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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
8
A Lawrence Kansas date 1920 newswire commentary discusses Senator Harding leading toward the presidency. The piece credits his campaign dignity and calls Bryan's ideas for reform ill-suited politics. It contrasts presidential and congressional power and notes potential gridlock after December 1.
American Legion members support the Red Cross Roll Call citing wartime benefits and the organization’s ongoing work in health and relief. Douglas County residents back the Red Cross as the campaign expands county wide with new city hospital and health initiatives. Prohibition discussed briefly with election outcomes noted in Scotland, reflecting broader public sentiment.
Close friends say T. J. Sweeney showed public spirit and spent much of his own money for Lawrence affairs. A Red Cross dinner speaker lauded his long record of service without seeking reward beyond town benefit. The piece notes Sweeney’s lasting impact from long ago days in Lawrence.
The text notes Mr. Bryan proposing that President Wilson resign could prompt discussion of a method to make government machinery immediately responsive to the public will, though it suggests limited support for broader changes. It references ongoing debate and context for such reforms.
Eight years since Mr. Wilson’s presidential election is noted. Rev. Thomas O Gorman marks his fifth year as Sioux Falls Catholic bishop. Guy Fawkes Day is observed in England. Central American congress postpones to December. Anthracite operators to respond to miners’ wage and eight hour demand. Engineers celebrate 40th anniversary of ASME in 42 U S cities. Midwest laymen evangelism conference opens in Chicago. National Live Stock Exchange calls a Chicago conference to save meat and livestock profits.
Key events span 1804 Jefferson re elected president to 1914 amendments on women's suffrage. Notable entries include 1854 Inkerman battle, 1858 Napoleon funeral, 1872 Susan B Anthony fined, 1887 Jenny Lind burial, 1916 IWW clash with citizen committee in Everett causing six deaths, and various state educational and suffrage milestones.
Dr. William C. Thompson of Ohio University is 65 today born Cambridge Ohio. Nicholas Longsworth congressman from the First Ohio district is 68 today born Cincinnati. Rt Rev J J Harty Omaha bishop is 67 today born St Louis. Rt Rev Irving Johnson Colorado bishop is 54 today born Hurson New York. Will N Here chairman of the Republican Committee is 41 today born Sullivan Indiana. Alfred J Walters Boston catcher is 27 today born San Francisco.
A year has passed since the U S Senate rejected the La Follette amendment to the peace treaty seen in New York. The vote reflected the ongoing debate over postwar policy and international engagement as lawmakers weighed future commitments.
The executive board of the Douglas county farm bureau will meet at the courthouse in Lawrence on Monday to take preliminary steps for the membership drive this winter. Attending are Karl Knaas, assistant county agent leader, and C. R. Weeks, superintendent of the Fort Hays branch agricultural experiment station who will speak on the planned meeting.
The Louisville police believe a suspect named Heke Kansas is connected to the murder of an Arkansas sheriff and suspected in multiple Kentucky bank robberies. Authorities seek clues to resolve robberies across twelve rural banks since the year’s start.
London November 5 British recognition of Mexico is expected after the United States. Miguel Cavarrubias former Mexican foreign minister who resigned in August returned to England on a mission for his government.
The Philathan Sunday school class of the Evangelical church plans a banquet at 6:30 this evening at Mrs J K Yours home. About twenty five members are expected and the class colors blue and white will be used in decorations.
Comic panel notes Everett True losing an umbrella and reacting with exaggerated outbursts. The caption hints at a chaotic moment as the umbrella goes missing and the character reacts with humor. No further context provided.
Paris readers saw President Miller appear on the streets without a guard. He walked from the Elysee to the Champs Elysees toward the Seine with no detectives in sight. The incident surprised old residents and contrasted with past presidents' security. Miller’s democratic conduct drew comment and boosted popularity.
President Wilson issues a proclamation revoking licenses of wholesale sugar dealers refiners exporters and importers marking the end of government control. The move clears the last stage of wartime regulation and restores private handling of sugar markets nationwide.
Official but incomplete returns show Republicans gaining five to eight seats in Missouri’s House races. About ten Republicans and two Democrats appear elected, with three districts remaining doubtful as Democratic candidates lead in two. A Gothenburg engineer reportedly invented a cheaper building material superior to brick, with a nail cost under a quarter of a mark and claimed heat and bearing advantages.
It is estimated that China has about 410 million tons of iron suitable for modern furnaces and a further 300 million tons that require preconditioning by native methods. Potential pig iron production could reach around 300,000 tons per year, though evidence is unclear and fragmented in the source text.
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