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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
4
A Tuesday September 6 1027 issue notes a new song sung unto the Lord as travelers and readers reflect on distant shores and the hope of peace. The World Company reports on filers around the globe enjoying a night and a day of travel and waiting for further news of a likely conflict.
The piece notes Mayor Walker’s Italian praise abroad and hints at possible shifts toward greater New York City autonomy from federal rules. It mentions the Italian reaction, Mussolini’s stance, and contrasts with ongoing federal immigration discussions. Also referenced are George Marble’s Fort Scott Tribune tenure and Chicago’s easing school-political tensions amid revived movie theater activity.
The league assembly at Geneva is urged to address rum running and the general problem of protecting people from alcoholism. Speakers say Europe faces alcohol issues and that smuggling across frontiers requires coordinated action to curb liquor flows and protect the young. Delegates from Poland Finland and Sweden present a proposal for central liquor action.
The passage argues that US prohibition aims are praiseworthy and that other nations should support the American liquor movement instead of profiting from rum running. It notes no criticism of the British fleet’s actions against Chinese pirates and praises the British freedom of the seas as not conflicting with other governments’ interests.
Julius H. Barnes, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, reviews Mussolini’s popular government and contrasts its claimed achievements with American practice. He cites health, wages, inflation, and governance as examples while urging self restraint and democracy in the United States.
Louise Wiedemann argues against a proposed freight line through Lawrence. She cites crossing the historic bridge and passing the Eldridge hotel and business district, fearing noise, property devaluation, and disruption to homes and churches on Seventeenth Street. She appeals to civic pride and ethical principles from K U, urging preservation of residents’ rights.
The narrative recounts abolitionist Joseph Gardner and his family in Kansas Territory near Lone Star, with a June 9 1850 raid by pro slavery marauders. A gun battle ensues, a rider named Simpson is shot, and assailants attempt to burn the house, amid drought and frontier violence. The account links to the Underground Railroad and local anti slavery sentiment in 1850s Kansas.
The State University term begins with enrollment nearly double last year’s opening. Over 100 students hail from outside Douglas County with many from 30 Kansas counties and some from Missouri. Weekly board costs range from 3.75 to 4.00 dollars.
Senator and Mrs A Henley return from the Northern Lakes and Warren Henley sails from Texas. Eu dora residents W G Hill move to Lawrence to a Ver Mont cottage. Murray Hill to University and Miss Jessie Arter to Kansas City for china painting. Nellie Penchard returns from Chicago, Elma Van Fleet heads to Joplin for teaching. Rachel Pugh visits Independence for three weeks. R E Melvin back from western Kansas hunting, fishing. Arthur H Curtis KU football coach elect to arrive to prep season. Frances Albert hired to teach Farmland school. Indiana street 1100 block residents press paving delay amid good weather.
John B. Kendrick senator from Wyoming reaches his seventieth birthday. A cattle rancher based in Sheridan he has long watched federal policy affecting stockgrowers. Born in Texas he lived in Colorado before settling in Wyoming where he served in the state legislature and as governor.
A dramatic excerpt shows Menelaus and the gatekeeper Eteoneus discussing Helen, Charitas, and a forbidden liaison. Tension rises over a young couple’s romance and a potential child amid household scandal and moral scrutiny in a tense household dynamic. The scene leads into more conflict with Hermione’s reaction to frank talk on sexuality.
Daily oil output rose 18 403 barrels to 2 525 558 barrels per day for the week ending September 3, per the Oil and Gas Journal. SeminoIe Oklahoma production topped 450 000 barrels daily, California gained about 6 000 barrels, and West Texas fields added over 5 000 barrels daily.
The intoxtacting liquor act became effective today ending eleven years of prohibition in New Brunswick. Nineteen government liquor stores under the Provincial Liquor Control board were ready for business at nine o’clock this morning. No permits were required for purchasing liquor. Rural schools opened today except Bir Springs and Rock Creek as the Big fair proceeds.
Arrests for drunkenness were made last night involving Giuntaye Errieson at 832 New Hampshire Street and Arch Hur Cules at Puritan Hotel. The report notes nearby repairs at Ai Creek and ongoing work on springs before pupils resume their work. Folek and Borer advertise vulcanizing and battery work at 19th and Massachusetts.
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