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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
4
The Republican candidate Senator Harding spoke on labor understanding, drawing from his years as an employer. He notes his newspaper office has never had a strike or even a threat, calling it a happy shop where workers and owner understand one another.
Maine authorizes female registration and voting for the upcoming state election, making Maine the first to benefit from the federal suffrage amendment. Hasty registration has surprised forecasts for turnout as opponents push to block equal suffrage, with November predicted to show broader national implications.
A Lawrence minister urged that “the man who is getting all he is worth is not worth much” during his Labor ees sermon Sunday, offering a thoughtful reflection for readers.
State auditors in Topeka show road and street paving as the public work where Kansas spends the most. Following good roads, bonds for building new schools represent the largest sums. The text lauds Kansas wealth from crops and promises it will be used to build a better state.
Federal employees conclude that reducing headcount could raise salaries for remaining staff and propose a survey to measure surplus positions. Such a survey, if honest, would be enlightening, though many workers would still rate their own roles as highly useful to the government.
University of Nebraska football coach says respect for his team is poor this year. Other Missouri Valley coaches should watch for further notices from Yor, Ne-
Fragments indicate renewed friction along the border involving Poles and Lithuanians as developments unfold. Readable bits show tensions rising amid unclear events and shifting alignments. Further details are not available in the surviving text.
Reportedly large defections of Soviet troops to Wrangel forces in South Russia could blunt any weekly Russian gains. The balance of advantage remains uncertain as observers weigh new Soviet movements and the effect on frontline strength.
A Labor Day parade in Kansas City yesterday drew attention for the lack of uniforms among participants as many wore whatever clothing they could obtain, highlighting informal attire in the event.
William Allen White contemplates political action outside the Republican party this year. He laments the party’s lack of internal friction and criticizes the party platform as complacent and ineffective. He argues that contentment brings decay and that vigorous struggle yields real progress.
The editorial argues the administration hides foreign policy from the Senate and Foreign Relations Committee, citing Senator Harding and Senator Tafting concern. It claims the President centralizes direction with dangerous implications, urging a Republican reversal and Senate transparency for decisive action.
The race for the Republican nomination for United States senator is between incumbent George H. Moses and Huntrey N. Spaulding, former State Food Administrator. Army navy and marine corps veterans who served in World War I are invited to a Detroit convention today to form a permanent national organization.
A Lawrence Republican item recalls the September 7, 1869 meeting at the district court room where Oliver Barber presided and Wm Crutchfield-led slate held votes for probate judge county attorney and a central committee. Nominations included Norton Hendry Hutchings with Hutchings unanimously chosen. Delegates from towns like Lawrence Wakarusa Grant Edora Palmyra Willow Springs Marion Clinton Kanwaka Lecompton gathered to elect the war central committee members.
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence, the Republican ticket for Douglas County offices was announced with Sam P. Moore as treasurer, John C. Moore for sheriff, Harry Dick for county clerk, James Brooks for recorder of deeds, O. C. LeSuer for county surveyor, W. Y. Leonard for coroner, and J. D. Bowersock for state senator. The ticket followed the recent primary under the Crawford county system. Also noted were the Kansas University Weekly’s first issue of the year and the Lawrence Daily World's eight page edition on September 7, 1895.
Independence Day in Brazil and the centenary birth of Nathaniel Wheeler are noted alongside the New York Cotton Exchange 50th anniversary exercises. John Coolidge turns fifteen as Harding plans a Chicago campaign visit. Texas sets state convention dates for ratification and platform adoption while Wisconsin and Washington hold primaries for state tickets and federal offices.
A brief list of notable dates: 1515 Elizabeth I born, died 1605. 1761 Lafayette forces trap Cornwallis in NC. 1833 Hannah More dies, born 1745. 1845 first Hebrew synagogue in St. Louis. 1770 Captain sinks off Finisterre. 1887 Malietoa of Samoa deposed. 1916 New York City surface transit strike halts motormen conductors.
Mario G Menocal president of Cuba marks his birthday aged 34 born in Netanzas province Mizzi Haios musical star born in Budapest 28 Mascagni composer of Cavalleria Rusticana born in Leghorn 57 Charles F Scott Kansas publisher and ex congressman born Allen County 66 John Coolidge eldest son of the President born Northampton Mass 14
A fragment reports an attack in Tobolsk, Siberia, with Bolshevists and British casualties mentioned. The text is garbled but indicates hostile action and deaths during a historical incident.
Muskogee Oklahoma September 6 Miss Alice Robertson once a post master and anti suffrage leader wields an active campaign as Republican candidate in Oklahoma second district. She led a four candidate primary field with a close margin over rivals and will face Democrat W W Lastings the incumbent for three terms. The district has leaned Democratic by four to six thousand votes in recent elections.
The Good Roads Amendment to the Constitution does not authorize bonds or any appropriation. It grants Kansans a right to receive state aid in road building through legislative action, without direct funding or debt.
Legislature decisions hinge on principles of public welfare. The proposed amendment caps state costs at one quarter of ten thousand per mile, with three million dollars state aid aiming to build about 500 miles annually. Kansas faces seven to nine million dollars yearly on roads and bridges, and tax burdens have pushed some into bankruptcy.
Chicago on September 6. W G Calderwood, campaign manager, said the Prohibition Party will keep federal prohibition laws at the forefront of its presidential bid. He outlined the party position in the current campaign as centered on enforcing prohibition nationwide.
The article notes that neither major party has taken a stand on prohibition, highlighting a political stalemate and the potential impact on upcoming elections. It discusses shifting public opinion and the strategic considerations facing candidates as they navigate the contentious issue.
Chicago dispatch reports Representatives of Chicago packers sent letters to stock raisers railroad officials and bankers in the middle and west inviting them to a conference on the nineteenth to discuss ways to increase livestock production. The letters seek input from banks packers buyers dealers and others and come amid talks with Federal Reserve Bank representatives to find a plan to protect the industry and halt abnormal shipments of valuable livestock.
Disjointed report from Nashville notes the Tennessee House addressing a lost certified copy and an attempt to rescind an oral agreement. The document references a route to the Secretary in Washington and actions by the Governor related to state records and federal funding.
Roberts announced he transmitted papers at the houses request. Opponents of suffrage hope certification of the house journals to the state department will aid their bid to have the U S Supreme Court overturn Tennessee's ratification. They expect sending the house action to Secretary Colby to make the record part of the evidence the courts will review.
Brutus Kk. Hamilton of Missouri tied with J. W. Merchant of San Francisco at 22 feet in the broad jump during a British American meet in London. Everett L. Bradley of Kansas followed with 21 feet 1114 inches.
Miss Mabel Adams returns from New York recounting travels through Greenwich Village and a visit to Sonia’s famous little shop. Kenneth is noted among the sights in Topeka on September 4.
Adams and his sister travel to York to visit Sonia, a young, gifted shopkeeper with bobbed black hair and blue eyes. The scene notes her business sense and artsy charm in a small village shop. Harry Kemp, formerly of Kansas, sits at a shabby table reading, unaware of nearby colleagues.
Santiago Sept 6 postal authorities announce an agreement to establish parcel post facilities between Chile and the United States. The arrangement takes effect upon ratification by the Chilean congress.
Leavenworth County Capper Poultry Club lists ten members led by Louise Holmes of Linwood. Members include Beth Becky Lillian Hughey Elen Hemphill Eileen Speer Schneider Orpha Jones Nellie Ford Hattie Tudhope and Vera Fairbairn of O Tonganoxie. Paulin Watkins of Loring also participates. Holmes serves as President.
London has an average population of 41 006 to each of its 119 square miles.
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