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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

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No Limit on Democratic Fund Says Gerard

Former ambassador J. W. Gerard testified at the senate campaign inquiry that the Democratic finance committee would accept any amount from a single donor, with a $2,000,000 total deemed sufficient for the national campaign. He said he aimed to raise about $2.9 million and noted receipts showing donations from Baruch, Doheny, Belmont, Wadard, and others, while stressing the need to avoid shocking the public.

Washington Democratic France Committee Democratic National Campaign J. W. Gerard Germany Senate Baruch National Finance Committee Gerare Kenyon Gerard Democratiz Tarich Rich Gerard Announnerd National Committee E. L. Doheny Kenyon Read Augusta Belmont Joseph T. Wadard Kenyar Read Spain

Parent-Teacher Meeting at Hetain High School Auditorium

A special meeting for high school students is planned tomorrow at 8 o clock in Hetain High School auditorium. Superintendent H. Smith will speak on the functions of a Parent-Teachers Association and members of the association and mothers council will discuss. Piano music by Arlo Holts. Attendance urged by parents. Major Sam G. Clarke to attend a Company A banquet in Coffeyville Kansas Sunday night.

High Schol H. ¥. Smith Parent-Techers’ Association Hich School Acsceinsion Mother's Council Arlo Holts Senak Coffeyville Sam G. Clarke 139Th Infantry Kansas Third Missouri

The Weather Kaneas Forecast Unsettled

The Kaneas forecast predicts unsettled weather with periods of rain and variable winds for today and Thursday. Expected temperatures remain mild with scattered showers possible across the region.

Kaneas

Grand Army in Parade at Indianapolis Encampment

The Grand Army of the Republic in Indianapolis for the annual encampment planned a parade with over 10,000 members taking part in the crown event of the week. The procession was set to start at 10 o'clock with a shorter route than in prior years and automobiles provided for those unable to march.

Indianapolis GAR

Shaw Fails to Appear at Lawrence Speaking Engagement

The absent Leslie M. Shaw, former U S secretary of the treasury under McKinley, was not in Lawrence for a court house speech. Thomas Urrles filled in, attacking Wilson era war policies and Versailles League provisions, drawing applause from the audience.

Testie Cretary The Treasury McKinley Lawrence Court House Shaw Thomas Urrles Woodrow Wilson League of Nations Harley Toll Ilson Wilson France Harley Shantung Appda Weailont Mytlowine Tom ‘Tarles Anator da Bartons

Bishop Carter Speaks Tonight at Republican Meeting

The Republican campaign meeting at the court house at 3 will feature Nishan R. A. Carter, newly appointed colored Methodist bishop, with W. G. Brown presiding and Rev. G. N. Jackson offering the invocation. Music by the audience and the Douglas County Patriotic association. Mrs. J. Mitchell reads the Declaration. Milton Sims and George Wyton reminisce. Emancipation anniversary adds significance.

Court House Nishan R. A. Carter W. GC. Brown Douglas County Republican Elith G. N. Jackson Douglas County Patriotic Association J. Heitchell Republican Club Milton Sims George Wyton

Socialist seats vacated as New York Assembly unseats three

In Albany five Socialist assembly members were again unseated amid a five hour debate. Oxford unseated August Cluenseny and Lewis Weddin, both Manhattan, along with Charles Ssicman of Kings for the second line, while Orr and DeWitt resigned rather than sit with what they called an American hiedy. The Assembly reversed earlier moves to remove Orr and DeWitt, who were ousted last spring.

Albany N.Y Assembly Eleewui Lowissaure Socializt Oxford August Cluenseny Manhattan The Socializt Delecation Lewis Weddin Charles Ssicman Kings Secon Line Samuel Orrand Samuel Dewitt Tie Tronx Claesens Waldman Solomon Orr DeWitt Iech

Saving the Gas Campaign Aims to Prevent Winter Shortage

Topeka reports a gas shortage threat this winter unless rapid action is taken. The Kansas Natural Gas Conservation Committee, appointed by the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations, will lead a state wide drive. Members include T. S. Strickler, chairman, C. I. Nemphries, J. O. Ripsey, and H. L. Montgomery, representing producing and distributing firms.

Topeka Kansas Natural Gas Conservation Committee Kansas Court of Industrial Relations T. S. ‘Strickler Industrial Court C. It Nemphries Hutchingon J. O. Ripsey Wichita H. L. Montgomery

Conference Growing At City Hall On Mothers In Organizing Health

In Lawrence the conference centers on mothers guiding public health at city hall. Sessions advise diet and general care of the well being of children amid rising interest in public health, with the fire prevention drive emphasized by experts. A burglary attempt at 711 Indiana Street was reported last night but not confirmed by police. Mrs Tattan of Sandine visits her parents for five weeks.

Public Realth Department City Hall Lawrence H. Cohn Indiana Steel

Twenty-Two Students Granted BA Degrees in Summer Session

Dean J G Brandt and the College at Ko U approved twenty two degrees for the Bachelor of Arts in a meeting last night. The registrar’s records list recipients including Adolph Bovse Mary Lou Lawrence Brunson Eureka Helen Louise Chambers TLaw Lenses Elvar Ducke Wichita Tloyd Fduxie Lilian Vir Topeka Edith Adelaide Frisbie Bounier Springs Ora Rimsass City Joseph Russe risen Garnett Moinard Gy enbacker Lauvr emnee Jeane Ruth burn Hines tiatona Marcus Albert Thai Lawrence fet en Hast Wiviita Orentys Hill Kansas City Mitchell Bintineton Rise Kansas City volds Tiialton Pern Schick Lawrence M Anne Stewart Kar George Finnett fi dprome Von Winifred Lawtener.

J. G. Brandt Ko U Desiree Adolph = Bovse Mary Loui- Lawrence Brunson Eureka Helen Louise Chambers Tlaw- Lenses Elvar Ducke Wichita Tloyd F Duxie Lilian Vir Winifred Lawtener

Saturday Big Day for DeMolay Boys in Lawrence

Kansas City DeMolay chapter initiates and institutes members in Lawrence at the Masonic Temple. A full day of ceremonies includes processions, a parade led by the Haskell band, a lunch, football game, and the formal installation of Lawrence chanter officers, ending with a concluding procession to the Interurban station.

Order of de- Mohiy Lawrence Masonic Temple Order of DeMolay Kansas City Royal Order DeMolay Temple Trierurhias Station Haskell Band Semple Haskell Lawrence Chanter Interaricn

Kansas City Officers Discover Stolen Silks in Transit

A Kansas City inquiry uncovered 824,200 worth of silks believed stolen en route. Officials found the packing box covers displaced and items rearranged, with wool and related goods noted missing or misplaced during transport. The incident prompts further investigation by local authorities.

C.F. Decker Kansas City Chicura Kansans

County COTA Refund On Auto Licenses

The secretary of state's office reports a COTA refund of 296105 dollars for auto license taxes. Douglas County treasurer notes the state plan refunds the county for license fees, with funds directed to the county's special road fund under 1919 act provisions.

County COT Recamar W. Li McKone Taday Douglas Ty Douglas County

Mac Swiney Enters Forty-First Hunger Strike Day

London reports Terence Mac Swiney Lord Mayor of Cork began his forty first day of hunger strike at Brixton prison with no change from yesterday. Prison physicians say the prisoner shows no clear appetite or nourishment acceptance or refusal.

London Terence Mac Swiney Cork Brixton Prison

Limerick Manufacturer Shot Dead in Dublin Hotel

A prominent Limerick businessman was shot dead this morning in his hotel apartment in central Dublin. Police report the assailants as alleged to be black and tan.

Limerick Dublin Lynch Old

Irotarians Rally for Haskell Victory Support

Rotary club of Haskell backs athletic program and Good Roads amendment plans. Meeting at Chamber of Commerce discussed proceeding with fundraising, road condition display buttons, and securing school support to retain the Lawrence Traves as secretary, with Evertt Bradley and Kendric noted in attendance.

Rotary Club Haskell Werkle Laneheon Comreais Tordac Board of Educative Lawrence Traves Good Reads Association Sted Stoexch Jon Dees City Lawrence Everett J. Bradley K. U Olyme Mes Hiy Brother Vf, Kendric The University School of Fine Arte Vis Vinlia Tole

Tyree Park to Host Board Fair With Free Parking

A local board announces a fair at Tyree Park to be held Tuesday through Thursday with free parking for all cars. Officials promise ample space and clear paths for safe entry and exit, aiming to ease traffic and accommodate drivers.

Board of Eturs Wondkwadlwik

Whoopins Cough Prevatent Topekiy Sept 22

Fragmented OCR notes report a disease outbreak with a pronounced cough, referencing multiple locations and dates around September 22. The text mentions tepid or unclear medical terms and pairing with a general alert about illness, suggesting a public health notice in early reporting.

Kmi

Smoky Containment Reported In Oetes Incident

A brief dispatch notes a smoky containment situation involving listed parties, with authorities responding and area precautions in effect. No further details on casualties or exact location are provided in the fragment.

Watson’s likely Senate seat for Georgia under Democrats

Tom Watson, former Populist presidential hopeful, appears headed for the U S Senate representing Georgia after a Democratic nomination in the Weent primary, defeating Smith and the Governor.

Atlanta Tom Watson Georgia United States Senate Watson Smith

Japanese in Tokyo Seek Bold Negotiations on Race and Rights

Japanese government plans vigorous pursuit of U S anti Japanese legislation negotiations and push for racial equality in the League as Tokyo and California labor groups urge harmonious cooperation. Police silenced Representative Kodama at a Y M C A meeting while denouncing American militarism amid tensions over naval expansion.

Tokio Associated Press Met League of Nations Hachi-Shimbun Diplomatic Advisory Council Adoptel California Kodama Che

Church Appointments At Brethren conference district leaders named

At the closing session of the Late Brethren conference in Topeka district officers were appointed including BE. E. MeAfferty as superintendent and OH. New yer named pastor at Lecompton. A fall list enumerates several ministers assigned to Big Springs Corning Coffeyville and other communities with numerous names such as J. W. Taylor H. W. issionaries to Wimmer in Africa and J. W. Benn.

S Rt Lev. Testerinaty Law- Pras Topeka BE. E. MeAfferty Appuigter Pigter Sayner Church N. H. Huff Porter OH. Newyer Lecompton CG. Cray Big Springs Poche “Pope I. Cc. Krieg A. ©. Tudor Corning Coffeyville G. H.bus Wol. Brown EL Rabbins T. Wecrus J. T. Ken Feuss Prink- Vireil Mesili Fort One Rats L. Montgomery Iov. Thompson Greeley J.D. Stevens Helton J. Mi. Minion S Vaughn

Ford Price Effect Spurred Early Car Sales in Lawrence

The Journal-World reports POSD sales agent Smith offered Paris Jordson vehicles with new prices boosting early purchases. The first sale went to J H Meare for a touring car before noon, with more units sold by 1 pm to G A Esterly Rh Manley Burdenkircher and others. Dealers noted Ford price cuts driving strong demand and market activity. Richard Wagstaff traveled to Kansas City on business.

CW. Smith Paris Jordson Lawrence Tedas Journal-Workd Mary Beore & Oeck J. H. Meare Mr. Smith G. A. Esterly Miller Manley Burdenkircher

Water power breakdown hits town lights and current

A failure at one Bowersock plant wheel reduced available electricity during a heavy load period as university activities begin. Lights were dim and motors labored, with repairs by noon expected. Superintendent J T Skinner notes the peak demand as houses fill.

Bowersock J. T. Skinner Electric Railway Merang

Meeting Called by University Endowment Association

A meeting of the University Endowment Association is set for October 2 in the Chancel office. Notices were sent to members including H. Lindley J. W. Glee Irving Hill William Allen White W.Y. Morgan Mrs. John Edwards Thornton Cooke Charles F. Scott J. H. Challis Clyde Miller Olin Temrlin William Herbert Carruth Frank Strene serves as president of the association.

Gerard Senatdy “Kenyon Kepublican Ohio Democratic Finance Committee Charles B. Alexander Allen Ryan John B. Stanchfiell Morgan J. O’brien Thomas L. Chadbourne William Church Osborn R. Thornton Wilson Frank M. Patterson Frank I. Crocker George Gordon Battle Daniel O University Endowment Association University H. Lindley J. W. Glee St. Louis Irving Hill Lawrence William Allen White Emporia W.Y. Morgan Hutchinson John Edwards Euneka Thornton Cooke Kansas City Charles F. Scott Iola J .H. Challis Atchison Clyde Miller Toneka Olin Temrlin The William Herbert Carruth Leland Stenford Universty de Frank Strene Univers Enrowment Association Liars

Freshman Chapel to Open Series at Fraser Chapel

Freshman chapel exercises begin tomorrow afternoon at 4 20. Chancellor E H Lindley will address new students on university expectations while Sandy Winsor and two cheerleaders prepare to teach war cries of the Jurhawkers.

Fraser Chapel E. H. Lindley Sandy Winsor Uie Ponte Jurhawkers

University sees 3276 registrations by noon today

Registrar reports 3276 registrations by noon with 50 added since Monday. Dean J G Brandt's office notes many late enrollments and numerous changes. Work has piled up requiring overtime to finish the records.

J. G. Brandt

Church Pictures Wed Readay Evening at First Christian

The second in a series of Wednesday evening pictures at the First Christian Church begins at 7:45 this evening. The feature is Clodhopper followed by a travel film about Nebraska and a comedy Dowstairs and Up. Admission is free and the public is invited.

First Christian Church Essin Borneo Dowstairs

Cherryvale Population and Miscellany Noted in Dispatch

Washington report states Cherryvale Kansas has 4 608 residents, up 204 or two percent. Other items note earthquake resistant Mexican walls three to six feet thick and a curious true Japanese etiquette about not using a fan near cut flowers. Oklahoma resident A W Scott visited Lawrence relatives Monday and Tuesday. Pisats with white blossoms appear in the write-up.

Mexico A. W. Scott Drumright Oklahoma Lawrence

Visitors Tour Kansas City Trade Trip Delayed in Lawrence

Kansas Kansas Chamber of Commerce tour of college towns faced delays as a caravan of thirty cars arrived late in Lawrence around 1:30 am. The group met by Sweeney and Russell, with a university welcome by Chancellor Lindley, and a campus demonstration planned at the University of Kansas Field. Despite enthusiasm, the stay was cut short and the program curtailed, leaving students returning home for supper.

Goodfell Kansas “Cats Kansas Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Eudora Sweeney Chamber of Commerce Entrent Committee Russell Haskell Universe of Lindley W. Bailey Visi Commercial Organization Ers Bithur J. Stanley Towse Viel Regre Kansas, Kansas Chamber of Comme Pians Hutchinson Balti Alfred G. Hill Alumni Association

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