Journal-World notes and political commentary in Kansas
A scanned Lawrence Journal-World issue from October 20, 1826 discusses subscription rates and masthead details, followed by editorials critiquing football weather forecasters, comparing golf and football decisions, and urging focus on national issues. It cites Ottawa University’s football upset history, Atchison Globe’s view on political smears, and the broader protection versus free trade debate ahead of elections. The piece mentions an alleged slush fund claim for an Illinois Senate independent candidate and references an investigating committee.
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Senate
Ilinois
International financiers urge tariff removal to aid Europe recovery
An international committee of financiers led by Americans and others argues Europe cannot recover from war unless the United States ends tariff barriers. The plea clashes with Republican backing for protective tariffs, while opponents warn free trade would lower living standards and worsen unemployment. The piece notes the debate mirrors earlier calls to cancel or scale war debts and questions the broader economic impact on the United States.
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Europe
United States
Curtis
U. S. Guyer
World
The Rock Road Home Kaiser Return Efforts Reported
Negotiations to bring the former Kaiser back from Holland to Germany proceed amid new obstacles. The settlement bill obligates Germany to compensate the Hohenzollern family with a substantial sum for former holdings, but Dutch consent and Allied forgiveness remain uncertain as Holland weighs its duties to the Allies before permitting a homecoming.
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Rocky Road Home
Holland
Germany
Hohenzoern
Kaiser Party
Wilhelm
Senate committee shifts toward Indiana after Illinois
After finishing with Illinois, the senate committee will move into Indiana. The opportunity there appears too good to neglect, suggesting a rapid broadened push into the next state.
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Senate
Indiana
Old Home Town Notes and Local Arrivals
Local column reports Nick C Johnson visiting Southern towns from the Post Office. Wm C Stevens arrives for a son’s visit in Kansas. Updates on J W Cooper’s illness and recovery prospects. Edward Hoag returns from Philadelphia and Washington. S McCullough moves from Western Union to Fort Scott. E G Blanchard to succeed him in Town and Wallace, Kansas.
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Nick C Johnson
Alls
Wm. C. Stevens
The
Kansas Spirit
Mifois
J. W. Cooper
Alcen
Columbus
Mr.Alden
É .K. Butler
North
Lawrence
Edward Hoag
Indian Office
Philadelphia
Washington
McCullough
Western Union Telegraph Office
Fort Scott
E.G. Blanchard
Town
Wallace
Kansas
Twenty Five Years Ago Social Season Opens at Hodder Home
Twenty five years ago the social season started with a large reception for University girls at Mrs. F. H. Hodder on Louisiana Street. About 300 young ladies attended as Mrs. Modder and others assisted in welcoming guests. Several faculty and society members hosted the event, while members of Siema Nu rented a home at 904 Louisiana Street as a winter chapter house. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair and Lawrence Stevens, son of Harry Stevens, was severely hurt.
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Ottawa
Sealy
Foster
Dniy Heman
F. H. Hodder
Louisiana Street
Modder
W.C. Spangler
G. Dunlap
G.B. Penny
Carrie Watson
Aiplin Cahill
Birmingham
Ala
R. Janney
Siema Nu Fraternity
Louisiana ‘Street
Hugh Blair
Lawrence Stevens
Harry Stevens
Sigel School Incident and Local Injuries Report
Yesterday at Sigel school a scholar named James Dicker fell ill at his residence. Polly Randall sprained her ankle Saturday and cannot use it. Several attendees travel to Kansas City for a golf match, including Dobson, Searls, Mitchell, Wilhelmi, H Jones, Sterling, Newson, and R C Maney.
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Sigel School
James. Dicker
E. B. Dicker
Polly Randall
Tor
Kansas City
Lawrence
Dobson
Jim Searls
Alex Mitchell
Max. Wilhelm
New York City’s Daily Life in a Snapshot
A vivid sketch of crowded subway scenes, street life, and city habits. Aboard the subway a man offers a seat to an old woman while a young man blushes, and an elderly crowd gathers in Central Park to play croquet with umbrellas in rain. The piece notes New York’s elbow room problem, cab fare woes for strangers, boxing shop displays, antenna innovations, and busy intersections with police aiding a distracted pedestrian.
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Iman
Park
New York
Study on Future of Medical School at University Campus
Reprint of Dr C F Nelson University of Kansas paper analyzes moving undergraduate medical work to the campus and expanding post graduate study at Rosedale. Nelson argues the undergraduate belongs on campus to keep students in touch with general thought, with Rosedale serving as a site for research and postgraduate review. He suggests a divided plan with two years on campus and two years at Rosedale, gradually concentrating undergraduate work on the campus as facilities shift. TODAY'S EVENTS include notable births, birthdays, and forthcoming political and civic events in Philadelphia Louisville and Owosso.
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C. F. Nelson
University
Nelson
Rosedale
Ja Manson
Isani
Separations NY Court Papers Reveal Suit Begun This Week
Court papers filed today reveal a suit begun last week involving Ladwip and Salm wife against Millicent Rogers, Henry H. Rok, for trial here next week. Two forfeiture bonds were posted in police court for wing and traffic violations, including Ay BL Corder who forfeited a $3 bond.
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New York
Corder
New Volume On School Business by H P Smith
A new eight volume series title on school administration by H P Smith, superintendent of Lawrence, analyzes unified versus dual administrative systems in city schools. It covers budget, finance, accounting, purchasing, payroll, property insurance, maintenance, and cost comparisons across city types with graphs and tables.
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H. P. Smith
Lawrence
Bureau of Publications
Teachers’ College of Colunthian University
New York City
Me. Smith
Ora
Smith
Four candidates for Kansas superintendent race in 1930s
Topeka dispatch lists four contenders for Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Carrie Carlisle, Ilda A. Beloof, George A. Allen Jr., and W. T. Markham vie to succeed Jess Miley. Carlisle is Cowley County superintendent. Beloof runs a house of ill repute. Allen is Lafayette school principal. Markham active in education.
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Topeka
Kansas
Cowley County
Miss Carlisle
Beloof
Wiehup
Chautauqua
Allen
Milex
Lafayette
Sin Toveka
Markham
Democratic Nomines
Electric Night Programs Fill Radio Night Schedule
Alphabetical city list of stations from WJZ WEAF and others outlines Electric Night programs across the United States. Entries include orchestras, recitals, and dance broadcasts with times noted for cities like Chicago Boston Los Angeles New York Detroit and Philadelphia among others.
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Cystey Sta
WSB
Usic
WHAF
Wiac
Boston
Buffalo
Congress Carnival
WMG
Chicago
Oswmaq Pa Webh
Sree Kessa
Progran
Wie
WLW
Cinginnati
Aconti
Clearwater
Cleveland
WEAG
Columbus
WEAF
KOA
Denver
Dinter Amscht
Philbreck
Detroi
DET OI
Detroit
Hartford
o—State Ousic
Nerrausic
Ierratcele
Hot Springs
Kansas City
School of the. Air
KHJ
Los Angeles
Zoellner
Harmony Girls
Rel
University
WHAS
Louisville
WMC
Memphis
WMBE
Miami Beach
Ian
WHAD
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
A. Moncton
Gist Tesz
Newark
Irenestray
Orel W York
Ight
Salos
Den
U. S. Army’ Band
Hali
WHR
New York
Dacce
Shia
Dannermusic _phGO
Garland
Hem
Lamplei
Orchestraoe i
Omaha
Pinner
Elphia
Adeiahi
WCAE
Tiburgh
William Penn
Autman'a Orchestra Sburgh
Vandeville
WRYVA
Richmond
KPO
San
SAN Franciscos422,3.700 Ka “11:00 10 :00L- Atysical Programs: Wey
Schenectady
Springfield
Sig
WIZ
Eeshington
Poverty of worldly wealth amid spiritual riches sermon notes
A fragmentary 1926 press piece recounts a sermon urging search of the Scriptures as the path to wisdom and salvation, contrasting earthly wealth with spiritual wealth. The audience hears about wealth from oil and mine ideas, with references to Jesus and faith. A Kansas City link appears amid advert lines for Red Rubber hot water bottles and face powder.
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Whaley
Divite Thin
Sresearch
Jesus
Kansas City
Tanizhé
Woman holds unique state office in history race
Miss Carlisle and Miss Belooi oppose a woman in the sole statewide post ever held, "Miss Berraing" Wunst er, a Republican who served two terms. The article notes VEds 4 Jnn. 1908 and mentions Christy Mathe son pitching 48 yardies as part of a late game recap with Al and the loss.
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Carlisle
Belooi
Miss Berraing
Wuns~ter
Christy [Mathe Son
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Zachariah George
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Queen Marie of
Hamburg
New Tran Atlantic
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American’ Road Builders’ Association
Michigan
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Dragon of the Klan
Owosso
Thompson
Ceci
Cockerill
Wentworth Military Academy
C. W. Nixon
Boonville
Nixon
Emil Turner
Turner
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United Press
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WBZ
WRC
Meter Orchestra
Olive Kling
KGO
CNRA
PWX
Burr
Artin
By, Claure Callan
Itansas
Avrhita
Kan
Yates Center
Ayer
Mars
the Merchant of Happiness
Baldwin City, Kans
Baldwin City
Douglas County
Baker University
Saga
Shawnee Investment Co
West 6Th St
Topeka, Kans
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