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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas newspaper column discusses state bank commission reforms and the need to uncover organizational flaws that allow bank looting before patrons suffer losses. It calls for a governor appointed board to audit the department and implement fixes to protect depositors.
An alumnus at the university convocation raised the issue of whether the state board of administration can give each state school the attention it deserves under the current policy, without criticizing the board’s personnel or their good faith.
The Hanover State Bank collapse exposes potential weakness in the Bank Commissioner's system or examiner qualifications. The piece questions whether even capable examiners can prevent bank wrecks and notes ongoing illegal operations by the president. It references Abe Martin and Capper's Weekly as social quips and Horace Bottomley's critique of Uncle Sam, highlighting transatlantic views on governance and national pride.
Nathan Straus, aged 72, a retired millionaire philanthropist, states that true satisfaction comes from helping the world, not from money alone. He condemns the view that wealth equals happiness and warns that wealth chasing erodes humanitarian spirit, family bonds, religion, and public service.
The message from the Emporia Gazette reflects that true happiness cannot be bought. It centers on faith in God love of home and family contentment health work and play. It highlights the Golden Rule as the path to harmony and brotherhood among people.
Arnold Bennett, a highly paid British playwright and author, born today fifty years ago. John Kendrick Bangs, celebrated author and humorist, born Yonkers New York fifty eight years ago today. Shepherd Ivory Franz, president of the American Psychological Association, born Jersey City New Jersey sixty six years ago today. Dustin Farnum, popular actor and film star, born Hampton Beach New Hampshire forty four years ago today. Dr William Wistar Comfort, president of Haverford College, born Germantown Pennsylvania sixteen years ago today.
1819 Julia Ward Howe born in New York City and later died in Newport Rhode Island in 1910. 1840 violinist Nicolo Taganini died in Nice, born Genoa 1784. 1888 Transcaspian Railway opened to Samarcand. 1903 Lady Henry Somerset retired from the British Women’s Temperance Association. 1905 two day Sea of Japan battle as Admiral Togo’s fleet destroyed the Russian Baltic. 1918 Maj. Gen. Leonard Wong ordered to San Francisco to command Western Department. 1b-15 W.oth.
Fragmentary text presents a cryptic dialogue with phrases like this tien mine and the crowd in doubt. Veritas Nix appears as a refrain amid the garbled lines and stray fables. The piece reads like a fragmented poem or editorial pun.
A reader criticizes Census Bureau enumerators for inaccuracies in January data, noting some residents were hard to locate while others provided information through friends or relatives. The writer defends no one and emphasizes city pride and concerns over miscounting the population.
The article notes diverse observances today including the birth centenary of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, mistress of the Elysee prior to Montijo marriage, and other gatherings. The National Board of Fire Underwriters convenes in New York for its fourth annual meeting, while the International Law Association begins its twenty ninth conference in Portsmouth England. Monsignor Dimaria, Papal Delegate to Canada, joins dignitaries at Sandwich Ontario for L Assomption College jubilee.
Dean Olin Templin announced that studies for Japanese language are being offered at the university. Enrollment aims to attract enough students, including at least forty signups, to start the course.
A year ago today Winnipeg city council resolved a strike by municipal workers as a U S Naval airplane from Lisbon completed a transatlantic flight reflected in local news. Citizens received updates by mail and local soda water season activities were noted.
William C. Proctor of Cincinnati testified before a senate inquiry that he advanced 500000 dollars to Major General Leonard Wood's campaign fund. He said the sum exceeded all other contributions and noted spending of about 70 percent on publicity with the rest for speakers and headquarters across forty seven states. He cited an Ambrose Monet gift of 220000 and described organizing efforts for each primary date. Contributions to Attorney General Valmer's Democratic bid were also mentioned, with LL Carling of Virginia and McClure Duffey named among significant donors and other figures from Tempec and Covington referenced.
Lawrence optical firm Wrypick Eye Glasses and Patiney Tire Co. are listed together with the address 113 West Oth as part of a commercial directory snippet. The brief entry notes business names and location without additional details.
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