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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
2
A telegram from Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen indicates consent to present Wood as a Republican presidential candidate at the Chicago convention. The note confirms Allen’s approval and describes arrangements for public announcement and related pre-convention events.
A damaged report notes a controversial sequence involving Carranga’s space plans and warnings from officials. It references a surgeon’s statement about a death by author/action, signed by former Premio lanca and seven other officials, and mentions Gonzales and Lugo in a commission to investigate Carranza’s matter.
New York papers concede a victory to Allen after the Allen-Gompers debate at Madison Square Garden. Reporters note a remarkable audience and strong demonstrations. Kansas Governor Au dience and Governor’s remarks cited, with praise for Allen's logic and persuasive appeal.
Nic Bondi of Cireaga resides with Mr and Mrs C H Wainville and is connected with W C Simons and family. Bondi’s movement includes time at the Training Station and an entertaining dinner at the country club hosted by Mr and Mrs U Cohn, reflecting social ties in the community.
A planned Kansas versus Missouri University tease game was disrupted by rain. The event, previously set for yesterday, did not proceed as scheduled, leaving organizers and fans awaiting rescheduling details.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a probe or decree about Kansas profiteers. Names like Topela, Botha, Hackney appear in garbled form. The article hints at legal or constitutional questions and a pursuit or inquiry, but specifics are unclear due to damage.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a Republican campaign with scattered words like Johnson, party, Wes Tats, and Van. The text is incomprehensible and yields few usable names or concrete actions beyond a political context and a list of unclear individuals and places.
Fragmented text describes an attack along northern seviers with unclear details. Mentions a death, a river, and sacks, but information is severely garbled and fact extraction is limited.
A court session in Leavenworth district hears charges against a vile offender named Nathre. The defendant, moved from another district, faces a parole revocation hearing and potential imprisonment if probation terms are violated.
Fragmentary relicsof a 19th century account describe a pioneer movement into Todgeman county in 1874 near Vermin and Dakota Myraml Str. The note mentions Lawrence Ma Mrs Fider and Settler's Reunion on June 2. Journal-Workdoffs review memories of early experiences and arrivals in the area.
Ony Welch and Welch Chiropractors advertise a clinic at noon offering chiropractic care. The fragment references a time and two practitioners, suggesting a local advertisement or notice.
The article outlines appointed committees to organize the Fourth of July celebration. It notes organizers will handle all details from program planning to entertainment, with named participants and various local groups like the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and notable residents listed among organizers.
The article notes the growth of affairs hindering gopher extermination and outlines plans for a four county concerted drive against the pest this fall after alfalfa harvest. Despite gas abolition and rising seasonal work, significant efforts are under way in Delas County to curb gopher activity.
Mr and Mrs George Benson travel from Leavenworth to spend a weekend with Mrs Benson s cousin Mrs GW Smith and Mr Smith.
Rexmend A. argues in a public address that a shrinking pool of teachers and rising demands threaten U S education. He cites declining teacher retention, increased training needs, and broader social changes as warning signs. He warns that without local action and reform, schools face serious long term consequences for student outcomes and national competitiveness.
On Wilbraham Academy in Massachusetts Dr F I ment of chem at the university spoke on the fiftieth anniversary of the 1879 graduation of Dr Bathe and his class. Twenty three boys completed their prep for college and about one third are still living. Bailey on the trip. After the June 14 commencement address, they will likely travel to their summer home at Northport Michigan.
Lawrence High School held its annual commencement at the Bowersock Theater with 113 graduates receiving diplomas. Speakers discussed vocational guidance, expansion needs, and Americanism, while the school showcased music and a comprehensive program led by Principal Mitchell.
An account recalls the third annual junior high school promotion held yesterday in the Presbyterian church. Captain Burdick urged preparation and deeds over promises, sharing his Lawrence turning point at age fourteen and the value of two anchors, good resolutions and good deeds, illustrated by ships at Manila enduring storms.
A national committee official said decisions on contest rulings will govern points in the forthcoming races. Clarence Miller of CPOLAry arrived with filings in Washington. The committees expect rulings on contests in Missouri and Georgia and Mississippi districts, with the southern states showing expected disputes.
The May 24 census reports show declines and gains in several counties and towns. Atehiten Kansas records a 12.0 percent drop, while LED shows a 5.9 percent decrease. Pa, ema and Vidit list smaller changes, with gains around 3.7 percent in areas noted.
The Douglas County board of commissioners will open bids next Tuesday at 11 o clock in a special meeting regarding the purchase of the county improvement bond issue.
A Merchants Bureau gathering, part of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, convened last night at the Chamber rooms. The report also references 122 Agency for insurance.
Scott Bailey of the Fair Clothing Store in Lawrence says three men J W Odell from Louisville Charles Lewis of Kansas and Glenn Still of Kansas were seen in Lawrence at 10 35 pm Wednesday and linked to the Thursday morning theft Oakland light six touring car was also identified The police expect a confession from Odell who claims jail escapes and knowledge of many things If Odell confesses authorities believe they can recover all stolen goods from the Fair Store.
Miss Marie Dean announced results of a posture examination of 694 Lawrence school children. 143 were round shouldered, 130 with protruding abdomens, 67 with winged scapula, 45 right shoulder bow, 45 forward head, 42 around back, 31 hollow back, 16 left shoulder low. 248 were declared to have good postures. Average best expansion was 3.47 inches.
A new Hupmobile bought three weeks ago by J. L. Hanks of Lawrence burned yesterday just north of Baldwin. The fire started in the rear hub area and is believed caused by defective wiring. Adjustments and settlement with Charlton Insurance were arranged today for Mr. Hanks.
A Topeka Chamber of Commerce committee arrived in Lawrence at 2 10 this afternoon to inspect the Lawrence water plant. The visit was postponed from a May 26 schedule. The note mentions Dr. Albright for chiropractic care.
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