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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
4
An adventure tale follows a group who left London with little money and no authority, crashing miles from the finish in a borrowed plane. The chronicler names Mecktosh as the young man, while reports from the Easter War era note Bolshevik claims and Polish retaliation via wireless messages from Moscow.
Industry leaders from western coal regions met in Kansas City to adopt a new wage scale with only one vote against it. Howat protested, but signed under pressure. The gathering aimed to steady winter production for plants and households amid patchy improvements and shared optimism for cooler, steadier demand.
A study of wartime finance questioned by Governor Cox sparks a heated stump speech citing a supposed fifteen million dollar fund to influence elections and push Republican gains. Critics challenge the figure as imaginary while Democratic leaders press for larger sums as proof of disbursement patterns.
The piece ponders how travel shifts from rail to road and air alters daily life. It notes more people move and explore beyond their counties while questioning whether fundamental human traits have changed. It calls the future to reveal how the gasoline era transformed society.
Gatlin plans her first novel to be published this winter after years of short stories. She sought quiet work at her mother’s country home teaching cooking and housekeeping while writing. Her editor encouraged her world view, and critics praise her lively portrayal of American life.
The item notes the one hundredth anniversary of Benjamin H. Tat Yohe's death and celebrates birthdays and milestones including Lori Halebery. It mentions President Wilson's travel and a 1620 voyage, while James M. Cox is slated for a political address in Lansing Michigan as railroad executives meet to discuss labor issues and rate changes.
Fragmentary notices reference poetess and horticulturist Ton Ws ANNIVERSARIES, died Newburyport in 1833, and novelist Saint Anne Jewett who died in 1409 at South Berwick. Also mentions Rachel Miles debut at Mitropolitan Theater York and Pacification of Ghent centennial events with Panamanian-era figures.
Confinal Me Threst for the President began sailing from PSCL Cinemyarters. Dra. Welch & Welch, 927 Mass.
A historical note recalls intense 19th century Kansas political clashes around Lawrence featuring Sidney Clarke as a congress candidate. Meetings at Frazer hall, presided by Colonel Blood, with Judge S O Thacher and Judge S A Rig, plus speeches by Milt Reynolds. The era shows crowded streets and strong party tension.
The text reports scattered items from Sigel and nearby Lawrence including university bookstore hours extended, local speeches by Simpron and others, state appraisers for a Thacher project, and church moving notes. It notes a Sigel grave incident and mentions local residents Gowly Gowly and Dr. ALS with furled attitude and complaints about barrels blocking walkways.
Weather lingers wet as Imrrels price affects tourism in Lawrence. Store window displays prepare for fall visitors while cleaning up Titwns and summer work stacks. Democratic county committee to meet next Wednesday at the city courthouse. Barkinjs drug store features new test case pipes. Thompson Photo Studio at 615 Mass.
Today marks birthdays of Lord Liaisbury once Lord High Chancellor born in London 93 years ago and Rodolphe of the Cafunit Company aged today. Also celebrated are Richt. Hon. Sir George Foster, a mining and Bruns executive, with regard to his birthplace and current roles.
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