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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
1
The first Republican House awaits President Harding's message as the new session begins. Lawmakers convene with the aim of shaping policy and addressing national concerns early in the term.
Washington April 11 The sixty seventh congress opens with Frederick H. Gillett reelected speaker over Claude Kitchen as the first session begins under a Republican administration. Nearly all 435 members attend. over 100 new Republicans arrive. Labor and railroad labor board issues appear in separate reports as Congress assembles for a broad reform agenda.
William E Hoffman curator at the university entomological museum received a Notonectids shipment from Grace Wiley of Cisco Texas. He plans comparisons with other regions and awaits a Hawaii shipment. Upcoming measures include a congressional reappointment bill, a coal information bill, packet control, cold storage, patent office reorganization, maternity aid, and wartime insurance reforms. Senate probes into rail finances and allied loans continue, with budget arbiter questions.
Washington April 11 The Supreme Court refused to review the conviction of William D Haywood and over seventy I W W members on charges of conspiring to obstruct war activities. The decision ends the effort to avert prison sentences and leaves presidential clemency as the last option. Sentences ranged from 1 to 20 years. many defendants remain free on bail with bonds around 400,000 pending appeals.
The University will be the first state institution to benefit from the recent multi million dollar building program. The State Board of Administration approves two new structures the power plant and an addition to the engineering building to be completed in the first year of the biennium. The Rosette hospital project starts immediately. The power plant is slated to cost 300000 dollars.
Thieves entered The Green Brothers Hardware last night and took guns ammunition and watches according to police. Vera Garvin Ferrier died yesterday in Manhattan. she was the daughter of A W Garvin of Midland. Funeral services will be announced later.
The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Limited data shows 7 p m yesterday, 7 am today, 2 pm today readings, and notable high and low temperature figures for yesterday and today.
Washington protesters challenge Richar F. Rind seating as eighth Kansas district representative. Representative Flood accuses Bird of exceeding campaign expenditure limits under federal law, citing a sworn statement showing over ten thousand dollars spent twice. The house adopts Mondell resolution seating Bird amid the dispute.
Former Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany died at Doorn Holland at six this morning after a heart attack. Former Emperor William and Prince Adalbert were at her side as funeral plans were set for Doorn and Potsdam with services scheduled for the coming days.
Scouts demonstrate gasoline treatment to combat dandelions in Southpark. Following the event, distribution of circulars begins to educate the public on dandelion eradication, as community interest grows amid changes from the prior week.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Red River boundary lies along the south bank as defined by the treaty with Spain, favoring Oklahoma in its dispute with Texas. The decision cites historical measures and officials’ actions during settlement, with future steps expected as a receiver handles related lands and government intercession.
J T L Worsies, a fuse pekan, has been appointed chief engineer of the Public Utility Commission. The announcement notes his 1907 work in New York on the water supply and main drainage systems, his role with the New York Public Service Commission, and later service in Philadelphia and Jersey projects including the League Island navy yard reconstruction.
At a noon board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Paul A. Dinsmoor was elected second vice president to fill the vacancy from Cr McKeen s resignation Phac Allen was promoted to fourth vice president May or Gov L KyecK noted three official weighing places in Lawrence Alabama Dickersons store the ice plant and the South Lawrence Lumber Company The finance committee was asked to review plans after the publicity committee said it had funds to carry out its tasks Also a bank cash heist in Kansas City involved Miss Mazel Swarth cashier of White Fawle Oil Refining Company who was robbed of 878 in cash and 50 in checks for deposit
A conference to list is a proposed twenty percent decree in wages affecting Santa Fe employees. It will be held here from April 1 to May 7, announced today. Dr Albright, Chiropractor.
Fragmentary text suggests France may take action against Germany, with discussion of possible measures and alliances. It hints at parliamentary votes, potential mobilization, and economic or political pressure, though specifics are unclear in the damaged source.
A dispute over a requested rate increase by the gas utility was heard in court. The Utilities Court considered evidence from the company and the public, ruling on whether the rate change should take effect. The decision touches on rates, service and the company’s obligations to customers.
The emergency livestock price rate issued by the public utilities commission was set aside today by the state supreme court. An original writ of mandamus compelled the railroad to comply, amid a sharp legal dispute over authority and enforcement in Topeka April.
Fort Worth Texas reports that hundreds of employees in Oklahoma Arkansas and Mexico will go armed while on duty. The measure comes in compliance with instructions from Washington and aims as a safeguard against robbers.
County commissioners affirmed advertising for bids on a Santa Fe highway project after a Saturday hearing. Debate centered on wage scales, bids, and the panel’s duty to proceed, with concerns about regional inequality between the county's north and south ends. The Attorney General was contacted for guidance as officials weigh next steps.
A toy cashier named James of Ottaway was sentenced to one year in national training services for theft involving paintings. The incident occurred on November 1 and involved the suspect returning paintings to the claimant. The court in Washington Louisiana presided over the case.
Readable fragments describe a bombing at a Dublin hotel with limited details. Names and precise circumstances are unclear, but the event is identified as a hotel bombing in Dublin. Further factual specifics are not available in the readable text.
The anniversary celebration notes Alfred De TOR and a dramatic club under Prof. Arthur MacMurray staging a performance titled The bre pea bares an teal. Students and staff attend, with Tyr at the podium and Phila lel present. Emerem 2 is named president as a recent election establishes leadership for the club.
Government committee and Frost urge both sides to review differences while Times warns against hasty action. Miners warn of possible strike. wage ax reductions debated as talks continue with board and employers.
Court records reveal a case involving Mrs. Suilie and an unidentified party, with unclear details due to damaged text. The fragment suggests a legal matter centered on a court proceeding and a potential dispute or accusation. Further readable facts are unavailable in the fragment.
Readable fragments describe a fire at a waste paper plant with smoke and containment concerns. The text references involvement by local services and notes potential damage and response actions. Names and exact locations remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
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