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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
1
City voters endorsed the board of education plan to issue 495000 in bonds for a new high school building with a 1735 majority. The bonds carried in seven of nine wards as high school students and other organizations mobilized volunteers to turn out the vote.
Students and staff filled the Bowersock theatre to celebrate the bond approval for a new Lawrence high school. Speakers, including Harry P. Smith and Marcus Huffman, praised the victory and its impact on the city, while the Girls Glee Club performed songs. A mass parade followed down Massachusetts street and no classes were held afterward.
Weather forecast for Kansas indicates rain in the west tonight changing to snow, with colder readings inland. Tonight’s temperatures fall near freezing in western and central areas. Thursday brings cloudy skies with continued cold in eastern and southern portions.
Former members of Company M 137th Infantry the University unit in the A E F invited to a reunion at Salina April 25. This will be the second reunion. the first was held here last spring. Company M Lawrence and Company M Salina merged when guards went into federal service.
Government dispatches identical mandate notes to Allied powers reinforcing policy aims. Officials confirm coordinated action across agencies and diplomatic channels as the memorandum goes to embassies and military attaches for rapid dissemination and uniform response.
Washington notes sent to Japan Great Britain France and Italy restate American rights arising from World War I and demand final approval over all mandates. The documents respond to Japan’s reply to the initial protest over Japanese control of former German islands north of the equator. Officials would not discuss specifics.
The Dean's honor list from the University of Kansas Lib Arts and Sciences lists forty six Lawrence students including Ruth Cady and William Draper. Also noted is the postponement of the Alexander Howat contempt trial in Pittsburg, and a Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association meeting at City Hall.
George L. Kreeck won a second term as mayor of Lawrence with 2,265 votes. Holliday received 1,434, with Kreeck carrying six of nine wards. In school board races C. S. Hesford, W A Pine and Irving Hill were elected. total votes cast reached 3,382.
The city voted on a salary raise for the commissioner of streets and public utilities. Total votes favored were 1,621 while 1,677 opposed. The measure carried in four of nine precincts and wards, but failed overall.
In a city election in Lawrence, 3,852 votes were cast from a total registration of 218. Precinct results are listed by ward and precinct with first and second precincts noted for each ward. The summary notes a large turnout despite the sparse registration figures.
Reports indicate BR. B. Creager of Texas, a personal friend of President Harding, is likely to be the next ambassador to Mexico. Details suggest appointment chatter from Washington sources as government posts rotate.
Secretary Wallace told the Chicago farmers that the department of agriculture should extend the same help in marketing crops as it does in production. He urged studies of improved marketing methods and understanding market needs to align production with consumption.
Reports describe five hours of delay as former Emperor Charles traveled toward Switzerland with protests by workers in Bruck an der Leitha. In Budapest crowds at Steinamunger station watched him depart, while Charles waved goodbye and urged "Au revoir." Officers and General Lehar accompanied him. a naval regent’s insignia was touched by a Major Nosdlopy during the tense scene. The piece also includes unrelated notes on corn gift drives coordinated by Douglas county farmers and local officials.
The Joint Committee on student affairs and the United Senate approved the revised constitution for the Women's Student Government association. A campus vote by women students and approval by the State Board of Administration remain before it takes effect. A mass meeting is scheduled Thursday to discuss the document before Friday's vote. Italian Factory Lockout at Turin prompts troop occupation of factories per Rome dispatch.
Dr. Sze the Chinese ambassador to the United States once attended a Washington high school. His young daughter Yin Chew Betty Sze is set to attend an American school when she grows big enough, reflecting a family plan for integration into U.S. education.
In Thayer the April 6 election swept in an all female town administration led by Mayor Mrs. Ali, a widowed mother of four, four other housewives and a telephone operator. The group won by a 4 to 1 margin, and all council members are women with strong community reputations.
The second performance of Sit tin Pretty the American Legion show drew a full house at the Bowersocket last night. A finish ed production entertained with the RB L cumsostly and the features skilfully woven into the play. A dance patoon by Pahl Friend drew applause as he appeared in an A W O L uniform. The show also notes the Legion post treasury growth from the presentation. Herrick Ambassador to France: Myron Herrick may accept appointment as American ambassador to France, to begin after formal nomination and early summer departure. Writ of habeas corpus denied for Ben Cravens serving Leavenworth for 1901 Oklahoma murder.
From London comes word that negotiations between unions and employers may lead to a quick settlement of the British industrial tie up. Officials report groundwork for a possible end to the strike, with talks centering on wage and policy concessions.
In Britain a widening coal dispute sees miners and the triple alliance of transport workers and railway men urging restraint while government mediation begins. Lloyd George invites both sides to resume talks as the transport federation votes to back miners and coordinate action with rail unions for further negotiations.
A handsome country home for former President Wilson is planned near Princeton New Jersey. Philadelphia architect has been at work on plans since last November, with details learned today. The project aims to provide a fitting residence reflecting his stature and status.
In Covington Georgia on April 6 testimony in the John S Williams murder case alleges Lind say Petersen and Willie Preyston two Black farm laborers were driven in a car to Yellow river bound and chained to rocks. Clyde Manning says the laborers were thrown into the river as Williams drove the car and his helper secured the pair. Manning and Charlie Chisholm say they tossed the men with chains and wires into the water after they refused to jump. Labor department witnesses later discussed wage conditions at the Williams plantation to show motive for the killings. The Newton county recoveries and the status of the other nine farm workers are noted as the Williams case moves to Jasper county.
Tra Clemens of Pittsburg Kansas, president of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators association, will address the University of Kansas tomorrow afternoon and speak at the Chamber of Commerce and Phi Beta Sigma Pi fraternity at 7 30 pm. He will discuss Kansas coal fields union activity industrial court law Governor Allens operation of mines coal prices and the labor situation during the war period as production manager for the fuel administration.
The Trinity Lutheran church campaign reports pledges totaling 29000 plus 2000 local collection and in kind, with 75 members yet to respond, many away from home. The drive also notes 5000 contributed to Midian College Fremont and 1200 for church and parsonage improvements, amid prior year expenses and a court appeal in a land possession dispute. N L Graham of Eustora visited Lawrence and Dr Albright is mentioned.
A mob of twenty to thirty men abducted Arthur Kalb, principal of Eudora grade schools, from his home last night. He was driven away southwest of town and released after a discussion among the group, with Kalb told to return home to Baldwin. Sheriff and deputies investigated. school officials concluded Kalb’s condition suggested overwork rather than violence, and he was turned over to his brothers for rest on a Baldwin farm.
Disjointed OCR fragment discusses election timing and claims about proving mankind exists. Mentions terms, creation of ability, and references to time and place without clear context or coherent facts. Contains several garbled terms and lacks identifiable people or organizations.
Eddy Brown the American violinist and Halina Bruzovna the Polish actress wed in a romance that began a month ago. The ceremony marked the culmination of their brief courtship in TAN.
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