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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
4
Lawrence manufacturers praising Henry Ford for advocating fair fuel prices at the mines expect higher coal costs this winter. They anticipate supply issues due to a coal strike and warn households may face unfamiliar prices as demand rises and furnace use increases. Local workers await further price details.
The coming campaign features William Jennings Bryan campaigning for Senator Hitchcock after long hostility over liquor. Bryan now calls liquor a dead issue, marking a sharp shift in the Nebraska political scene and highlighting how personal rivalries bend in the electoral arena.
The United Kingdom shut the U S consulate in Newcastle after alleging coercive tactics by the consul who refused to visa English passports for travelers aiming to enter the country unless they agreed to ride on Shipping Board vessels. American tourists report further pressure in London hotels where tips and guest lists draw notices, though the government has not intervened.
In light of rising dynamite use in the rail strike conflict, observers urge the government to avoid rigid neutrality and consider a more defined position. The remark highlights growing pressure on authorities amid escalating tensions and potential actions affecting transportation and labor relations.
The world war's end leaves Europe wary of fresh fighting as entente rivalries flare near Austria and Soviet Russia dreams of joint action with Germany. Financial strains and manpower shortages prevail, yet militaristic moves continue on several fronts.
The piece notes German views on Rapallo era cooperation with Russia and warns an invasion could escalate. It cites Americans on the Rhine, paid $230 million for troops and contemplates bringing U.S. forces home to avoid entanglement in further European conflicts.
Figures compiled in New York show millions of savings lost by individuals engaging in wildcat speculation. The drive to obtain something for nothing seems deeply embedded in human nature, and no amount of legislation will guard against people who feel compelled to take such risk.
Persistent clouds threaten rain over Lawrence for weeks delaying the first home football game until October. Locals fear worse weather may cancel the opener despite efforts to clear the forecast.
George Gavan Duffy, grandson of Sir Gavin Duffy, rose from London legal work defending Sir Roger Casement to lead Ireland’s republican movement. His ties with De Valera propelled him to ambassador to Paris and he emerged in talks with Lloyd George. He signed the Treaty of London establishing the Free State.
Eminent representatives from many countries assemble in Brussels today for an international architectural congress. The Radio Digest makes its debut in New York City. Ontario enacts the Adolescent School Act requiring part time attendance up to age 18. University of Chicago holds 126th convocation awarding over 500 degrees. Montréal Board of Trade begins transcontinental tour with British MPs as guests. Veterans of the Eighty-Eighth Division host annual reunion at Fort Snelling with General Sir Julian Byne as guest. New York opens a 2 million bushel grain elevator at Gowanus Bay with state officials attending.
Plymouth Congregational Church at 925 Vermont hosts a Labor Sunday message by Mr Eusden with a morning service at 11 and a 10 o'clock church school. Miss Riggs sing two numbers, youth meetings led by Karl Bratton, and a 6:30 Young People's meeting. Corner 10th and Kentucky Sts hosts Chas Richard's church with 9:30 Sunday school, 11 o'clock sermon on Christian Radiance, junior and senior endeavors, and a series on Christian Religion continuing with midweek prayer and a business meeting. St Pauls Evangelical Church at 835 Illinois has no services Sunday, with a Mission Festival planned Sept 10 at Woodland Park. pastor Frank Jennings and assistant Forest Witcraft. St Luke A M E Church at 6th and New York features Sunday school, layman's meeting at 11, Christian endeavour, and 8 o'clock sermon with notes on annual conference year ending Sept 20.
United Brethren Church at Seventeenth and Vermont lists Sunday school 10 a.m. with B E Day and Miss Lee as superintendents, preaching at 11 a.m. Junior and Senior BE groups meet, with special music in the evening. First Presbyterian at Vermont and 9th Sts invites all members to return after summer vacation for regular services led by ee A Bleck. First Methodist Episcopal at Tenth and Vermont notes Sunday school 9 45 a.m. and morning worship 11 a.m. with speaker Dr S S Klyne. Evening service 8 p.m. features “When Mountains Break In to Song.” Pastor Klyne returns from vacation to lead both services. fall attendance expected to rise. program complete for the day.
First Evangelical Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m morning service at 11 a m and a special evangelistic service at 7 p m leading to three weeks of nightly meetings starting Sept 10 under FE L Weatherwax. Union Park meetings closed. Evangelistic services will continue nightly for three weeks. Minnie A Beers leads 7 p m at Free Methodist Church with sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m. Christian Science services at 1 a m and Sunday school at 1y a m. Reading Room hours 2–5 each afternoon except Sundays and holidays. Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church on Elm St with church school at 10 a m and Epworth League at 7 p m. pastor William L Morris to preach at 11 a m.
Extensive preparations are under way to welcome ministers and visitors at Trinity Church. Rector Fioan A Edwards and curate Sumner Walters urge assistance. Sunday School at 10 am followed by Holy Communion and sermon at 11 am. Friends' Church led by Rev. John Howard holds worship at 11 am with a sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm.
Chicago reports evangelist Paul Rader says applicants flood missionary posts in dangerous fields. He notes Afghanistan and the Amazon jungles deter few, with savages blocking entry, meager salaries and no firearms or living expenses, yet twenty applicants compete per opening.
Kirt Williams reported to police that his automobile parked in front of Bullock print shop was stolen. No trace found and officers in Kansas City and Topeka were notified of the theft. Floor and Wall finishes, Barber's Drug Store.
Ethel Carew fears Loutrelle Barney Lou trelle has vanished after traveling to Resurrection Rock with Indian Asa Redbird. They explore a haunted French era room, find signs of recent activity, ashes from burned cloth, and unknown motives as the case links to Kincheloe and her grandfather Lucas Cullen.
Ted and Ned build a boat to fish for pond lilies and sell fish to pay for target rifles. Uncle Ben guides them as they learn drafting, caulking, and rowing while sharing a playful joke about their improvised craft. The tale ends with the boys earning enough to buy rifles and planning more adventures.
A Sunday school convention of the southwest district of the Douglas county association will meet at Clinton next Sunday September 3. Forenoon and afternoon sessions are listed with a praise service at 10 a.m. led by Rev. My Gardner and a Sunday School Lesson by Prof. H. K. Ebright. Washington Creek Sunday school provides music at 11, basket dinner at noon, song service at 1:30, divisional conference at 2 and a business session at 2:45. The program highlights open parliament and participation by all Sunday school workers plus a note for ex-service men to register.
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