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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
2
Town notes public interest in revival of a plank for a new hotel and preparations for a campaign to obtain what Lawrence so badly needs. The project should not be delayed until the hotel is built.
President Harding vetoes the soldiers bonus bill while expressing sympathy for its goals. Opponents include big business interests and fears of pauperization. Supporters view adjusted compensation as simple justice, enabling veterans to become solvent citizens and reduce past inequalities. The piece also notes Wilhelm II seeking remarriage and the Hohenzollern family resisting a match while the ex-kaiser pursues influence at Doorn.
The text discusses Britain's longstanding Near East strategy aimed at blocking Russia from Mediterranean access to India. It notes cabinet awareness of possible military action and mixed British press reactions as Britain seeks to maintain influence in India and secure the eastern routes.
A political note argues World War I action in the Dardanelles draws Australia and New Zealand into a broader empire effort. It claims Anzacs may be sent to rough shores and hints that such battles would defend a substantial part of the British empire, while noting soldiers resent being called by English labels.
Claude L Scott begins work as Lawrence Chamber of Commerce secretary with plans to unite members and boost civic cooperation. His approach emphasizes teamwork, aiming to extend the organization's impact in coming months. The piece also notes global diplomacy context with the Jugoslav and Allied policies and pressures in the Near East.
The article warns of potential lighting before many days in the neutral zone of the Dardanelles, drawing a historical parallel to the last war which began on Belgium's neutral ground, underscoring the unstable regional situation.
A jumbled OCR page fragment threads miscellaneous lines about men and horses autos and folly lives and marriages a dog tells wealth a burglar in Detroit cake and flattery taxi jokes oil drilling and immigration draft exemption among scattered phrases reflecting a chaotic historical page.
A Kansas news column reports Harry and Will Dick face liquor sale charges for August and September and continuous sales since January. It notes Dick Bros lack federal liquor handling license and urges Harry Dick to resign as a state legislature candidate, praising the Journal-World for supporting resignation. A Republican and White Ribboner signs the plea.
Dr. L Clark Seelye ages eighty five today a pioneer in American education. He served as Smith College first president from opening fifty years ago until 1914 when he retired as president emeritus. A Bethel Connecticut native he earned an A M from Union College and studied at Andover Seminary before teaching rhetoric and English at Amherst.
Today's anniversaries mark John Home's birth two hundred years, the U S frigate Constitution's one hundred twenty fifth launch, Michigan University’s opening, Italy's national holiday for Rome's 1870 entry, and the Paoli Massacre observance near West Chester. Archbishop Bernard will be enthroned in Ottawa as archbishop, while Connecticut Democrats hold a state convention in Hartford to choose a ticket and platform.
Lord Strathclyde, aged 69, has voluntarily relinquished a £3730 per year pension granted seven years ago after retiring as Lord Advocate for Scotland. He cites weak health and inability to partake in House of Lords duties, a move seen as rare in Britain’s pension system for senior officials.
Griffin Coal Co advertises phone 88 urging customers to see them before buying. Electric Hair Curler sold at City Drug, highlighting local retail activity in Leavenworth and Cherokee.
An old clipping advertises Fountain Pens available through a gear selection at Guy Drug. It notes Leavenworth lump coal on track and promotes Derby Grain Co with a contact by phone 370 for prices and items.
Atlanta dispatch reports on Southern political campaigns touching Prohibition Muscle Shoals soldiers' bonus and the Ku Klux Klan. Tennessee primaries intensify as McKellar, Fitzhugh and Hull figures shape the postwar party lines. Alabama races center on Muscle Shoals and railroad utility ties amid Senate and governor contests.
Gothenburg reports Sweden awarded the contract to the Radio Corporation of America for equipping a new powerful radio station 40 miles south of Gothenburg. Despite a lower bid from Telefunken, RCA won on better payment terms. Equipment cost $442,500 with one third cash, balance from future receipts, no interest. Total station cost about $1,300,000.
Girard Kansas September 19 a post office department order halted the Haldemann Julius Publishing Company from its trip to Shakespeare birth cave contest. The firm was allowed to dispose of about 7 000 000 volumes intended for the contest but such disposal must occur without the contest feature.
The aC of F Rinpordae Mh attendance ree ers oat the College cet mipora were broken as enrollment passed the 360 mark. Officials estimate total enrollment will reach 460, signaling growing demand for college courses and programs.
The eleventh annual South West Water Works Association meeting will run September 25 to 28 in Hot Springs Arkansas. Attendees from Arkansas Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas are expected. Speakers include J O Henpin Growler LA Joseph Z Hawley Fort Worth TX and Earle W Hodges Little Rock AR with J P Christy Jonesburg AR presiding. The program features speakers on water works topics and social events such as receptions and balls for delegates.
Trac Temple Isarc Lamphilt born near Millerstown Butler County Tenn moved from Indiana to PennsylvanIa. He served in Company G ith Pennsylvania Cavalry including Antietam and the casualties at Stonewall Jackson battle. He later married Rebekah Rhehart in 1872 and lived on a farm near Stony Point before moving to Lawrence. Five children survive. death occurred September 17 at age 77.
Notice summarizes a local school notice about upcoming classes and enrollment. It names Alexander Seey Vos and Griffin Cyal Co and provides contact for parents to call about program details and pre-enrollment guidance.
The case centers on Miss Frances Cleveland Birkhead's $100,000 suit alleging seduction breach of promise and related damages by Mississippi Governor Lee M. Russell. The suit, filed in Hinds county and later moved to federal court, accuses Russell of betrayal during her Capitol duties and instigating a Memphis operation resulting in permanent injury. Two courts, state and federal, are poised to hear the matter with filings and investigations tying to anti trust and insurance lobby claims and prior impeachment considerations.
Roy Brown and George Laker were taken to the county jail last night on charges of possessing hostile liquor. Brown was waiting on New Jersey street while Laker was caught between New York and New Jersey streets. Two bottles of corn whiskey were seized. Sheriff believes they have been taking orders for liquor and returning with supplies.
A chaotic report shows Endora man fined this morning by justice court at 4. Charges include misdeeds with freight car actions and alleged theft. References mention Cherokee Deep Shaft Lump Coal, GC FE Matthews Leasher and Coal Co, and Nunnallys Chocolates.
In a Yearst’s International Magazine article Vicente Blases Ibanez reflects on his European tour. He argues that despite many diplomatic conferences Europe seems driven by fear of war and still lacks true collective resolve.
A speaker warns that nations pursue peace on their own terms with special provisions for each interest. He notes as many truths as there are interests and argues such peace will fail. He likens conference talks to desert gang riders who discuss yet keep revolvers ready, leading to inevitable flare ups.
Senior engineers at the university voted to wear large hats again this year and ordered the cowboy bits. The road project begun last year by the senior engineering class, led by B. F. L. Treat, president of the school, was reconfirmed in Marvin Hall after a brief convocation yesterday morning.
The Bolsheviki reportedly opened warehouses to trade luxury goods including furs valued around 1 million dollars. Goods were sent to a Leipzig entry to be exchanged for machinery for the leather industry. Feather factories pause after the revolution as efforts resume. Red Book for Fascist metal sale planned at Cityprain Store Saturday 23. Coal on track in Leavenworth. Derby Crath advertises various products.
At the Green Brothers hardware booth a dynamo setup draws crowds. A hidden boy in the base triggers a crackling radio voice that calls their names, while the source remains unseen, adding mystery to the display.
An advertisement extols Lydianne Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound claiming it repairs women’s nerves backache and despondency linked to independence. The piece urges women to regain vitality and joy, citing testimonials of old women revived by the product and noting coal and stove supply references in the surrounding ad copy.
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