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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World notes its publication details and delivery reminders while weaving in political commentary about Marshall, the long long London branch, Columbus discovery, and Hughes registering early for the November election. It critiques party leadership and freight costs with concise, pointed jabs.
The column surveys labor policy with eight hour work details and railroad costs, notes Britain and Germany borrowing for war, comments on Ambassador Gerard and peace prospects, and assesses Romania’s front as well as US college quirks and Hearst papers being accused of bias and manipulated cables.
The vice president indicated he will not let the campaign worry him, a stance that gives grounds for hope that November may not bring heavy times for Marshall.
Editorial discusses railroad unions and railroads' rejection of arbitration offered by President Wilson. It argues the unions refused any terms, criticizes their methods, and contends the country would suffer if a strike occurred, urging calm and arbitration over confrontation. It frames the public as outraged and cites the need for prudent leadership.
The piece notes the upcoming election a month away and split views on the hyphenated vote. President Wilson declares he would be shamed by votes from such supporters, while Hughes echoes Roosevelt on trimming hyphen related issues.
Twenty five years ago October 12 1841 the University of Kansas school of engineering arranged for all buildings to be lighted by electricity from an incandescent plant set for the school. Rev J A Motler arrived from Balda win. Thomas F Doran of Topeka visited the city yesterday. J A Rush joined the Law School after arrival. Jack Wever, an old student, was on the hill. Whitman and Lakin wore the new University colors from Topeka last Saturday and were well received.
A discussion on possible cabinet choices and loyalties among hyphenated Americans surfaces in the Atchison Globe. Voters are split between Hughes and Wilson, with many preferring the candidate they deem best for American interests amid European war tensions.
John Reid of Yonkers, now dead, is credited with introducing golf to the United States. He organized the St. Andrews Golf Society about 25 years ago, creating the first American golf club and inspiring the sport’s rapid growth. The piece notes golf’s rise alongside baseball, the vast course upkeep spend, clubhouses, jobs, and golf equipment manufacturing in a thriving industry.
Letter writer charges Senator Wadsworth and Kansas Republicans Campbell and Doolittle with voting against liberty for workers while condemning federal actions abroad. He cites past interventions in Mexico China and Nicaragua, arguing the nation has not been at war in those cases and questioning who guides party votes. He notes Doolittle’s Democrat ally and references Editor W. Wilcox.
The Washington Post adopted resolutions urging all city schools to display flags whenever possible. The measure notes years of flag donations by local associations and appeals for more flags while referencing legal requirements.
A Washington Post resolution urges public school boards to fly U S flags during sessions and to send copies to state and city officials for publication. Salvation Army banners and Brigadier John Smith visit Lawrence for a youth banner presentation, highlighting state and local recognition of youth work.
Visiting editor Bo L. Dulfus of the San Francisco Bulletin, a Stanford graduate of 1910, critiques coal costs and rail trusts while praising California. The piece blends editorials on price, energy, and politics with notes on Unitarian and Universalist church activities and a visit from Dr. Dele preaching in Lawrence.
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