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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
2
Reports from Vienna and Paris detail former Emperor Charles seeking passage to Spain or Switzerland after attempting a coup in Hungary. Allies warn that restoring the Hapsburgs would threaten peace, with Charles reportedly near the Austrian border and negotiations ongoing for his departure with safe conduct.
April reports say former Emperor Charles is not advancing on Budapest and is instead guarded at Steinamanger. The Swiss government allows temporary return but may decide on longer stay. Budapest experiences perfect order as troops move according to Swiss and Hungarian updates.
England's miners end a wage strike that halted coal production nationwide at midnight, with unions reporting workers returning to duty as talks continue on pay and conditions. Officials say production is resuming in many regions while negotiations proceed.
London reports a UK coal strike at midnight idle 1.2 million miners and risk of mine flooding. European buyers rush to American coal. New York imports surge as fuel price rises two shillings. Rail and transport union solidarity fears loom amid labor crisis. Government staff told to stand by for duty.
Paul E. Flagg and Henry McCarty announce a University club to mobilize eligible students to vote in Lawrence for George L. Kreeck in a mayoral re election. The drive includes personal calls or telephones to students who listed Lawrence and aims to promote bonds for a new memorial high school. A voters meeting is set for this afternoon in Green Hall.
The Northeast Kansas Medical society gathered in Lawrence for a spring meeting with strong turnout from town physicians and university faculty. Sessions at the University of Kansas and Elks club covered technical papers and open discussion and no officers were elected. Bank held up for $10,000 in Summit, Arkansas. Three masked bandits looted the Summit State bank at 10 am, fired twice at the cashier Fred Mandel, and escaped with $10,000.
Yesterday high and low temperatures noted with today’s readings at 2 PM and 7 PM. Includes maximums and minimums for yesterday and today.
Across Douglas county towns outside Lawrence voters will select mayors and council members for the coming year. Eudora and Baldwin show multiple candidates for mayor and council, Lecompton and De Soto list slates, Tonganoxie Perry and Perry offer varied races with police judge posts contested.
Reports from the American Legion detail high advance sales for the Legion production Sittin Pretty scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings. Top ticket buyers include T. J. Sweeney, George Innes, Mayor George L. Kreeck, H. B. Oher, A. D. Weaver, and W. J. Gill.
The War Department ordered 200 Thomas Morse type pursuit airplanes and 33 Martin bombers as part of the air service rehabilitation effort. The Morse planes were contracted to Boeing of Seattle for about 1.4 million dollars and the Martins from L W F Co of Garden City Long Island at about 22 thousand dollars each.
The K U baseball team and the Haskell Indians meet in a practice game at the Haskell diamond. Coach Lindsey notes players are missing but substitutes are expected to fill in for the Indians as season workouts begin.
In Poughkeepsie on April 1 Judge Joseph Morschauser granted temporary alimony of 7500 dollars a month to Mrs Anne Stillman, plus 35000 in counsel fees and 12500 for expenses, in the suit by James A Stillman of National City Bank of New York. The decision bars letters and a confessed note alleged in the banker's complaint, and notes recriminations amid adultery claims.
Charles H. Burke of Pierre named commissioner of Indian affairs. Local leaders praise the appointment as a solid choice with experience in Indian matters and lawmaking. Delegations from Kansas and New Mexico.
A Kansas City Power and Light Company is ordered to pay James Godfrey, 13, twenty thousand dollars after a tree-climbing accident caused an electric shock. The jury found the left side of his face permanently scarred and noted the facial muscle was bound by scar tissue.
Circulation of petitions for a recall election targeting state officials allied with the Nonpartisan League began today as the anti Nonpartisan League group at Devil's Lake vowed to push to November. The state executive committee sought a $150000 fund and announced curatorial control of the Courier-News by the party, declaring a fight to preserve independence against Wall Street grain gamblers and rail interests. A note from New York said Mary Preyer sails to Concepcion Chile tomorrow for a twenty one day voyage. Fraternity Mothers club will meet at the Sig Alph house on April 4 with Grace Steiner visiting. Mrs. Kennedy to Wichita, Mrs. Saunders to Kansas City for weekend.
Lawrence Mayor George L.Kreeck presented figures showing city tax growth lower than state and county rises. He noted 31 percent citywide tax increase over three years versus higher county and state increases, with city taxes rising 2.5 percent per year while labor costs more than doubled for workers and teams since 1918.
Twenty one people on the steamship Governor are missing after a collision with the West Hartland off Point Wilson Washington early today. The West Hartland docked in Seattle with survivors as authorities confirm 172 passengers and 124 crew on the Governor.
Washington April 1 tentative approval was given by the shipping board to a reduction in wages of seamen on American vessels on the Atlantic and gulf coasts. A conference between Chairman Benson and steamship owners’ representatives discussed a plan with hourly reductions, but the board only expressed general views and did not approve any specific proposals.
University officials and sorority fraternities pressured organizers and cancelled the planned Topeka subscription dance. House presidents voted the event inappropriate and urged women in organized houses to stay away while directors warned the party was unauthorized by the university. Men planned to return home via the Kyle Lori Leg in Topeka.
The body of Albert BL Tiveh, killed in action in France the day the armistice with Germany was signed, arrived in Lavdener Mis morning. Private Sohne of the Fil second Infantry, Camp Grant, accompanied the casket. A delegation from the Amer Legion and the deceased’s father met the procession at the station. The funeral, directed by the American Legion, will be held at the Christian church Sunday at 8 oclock with Chaplain Evan A. Fyrwards presiding.
Arthur Lonborg, formerly a basketball and baseball standout at the University, will coach McPherson College in Kansas. He joins as an assistant fresh from university coaching duties and is expected to help the team contend in the Kansas Conference standings. A Baptist Church music program follows later this week featuring quartet members John Ise, John R. Wahlsted, Miss Trene Praboly, Mrs. Frank Jennings and organist Mrs. Paul C. Rankin.
Letters from Lawrence residents urge voters to approve bonds for a new high school. Contributors from varied groups argue education funds benefit present and future students, noting the cost and impact on taxes and city welfare.
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