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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
3
In Lawrence Kansas a 1921 news digest discusses President Harding’s messages becoming less literary, anticipated highway costs, and county decisions on road funding. It notes white collar workers aiding British mines, possible strike fears, and social upheaval. Also mentions mail bandits and protective measures by authorities amid public concern.
The state public utilities commission hears a notable proposal from Russell telephone officials to reduce monthly charges by ten cents. Meanwhile Greek leaders face royalist backlash as Venizelos may plan a return journey, with Greece’s campaign against the Turks scrutinized for modern warfare missteps and leadership concerns.
Column reprint from the Republican Daily Journal recalling past events in Lawrence. Brief notes summarize historical happenings and notable local details from five decades ago.
April U1 4341 Abilene voters approve a twenty thousand dollar school house project. The east mail delayed after a bridge washout between Lawrence and Wyandotte. Temperatures swing from near 100 in heat to below 40. Perryville Kansas Pacific town becomes a third class city with municipal officers elected led by Mayor Stark of the temperance ticket.
The Lawrence Daily World reports the final debate between Kansas University students to select representatives for a contest with Nebraska University. Judges chose B. B. McCall, Arthur MacMurray, and U.S. Guyer as the three best speakers to represent Kansas.
A nationwide observance titled Be Kind to Animals Week begins today. The Sixty-seventh Congress convenes an extra session at the call of President Harding, and the U S Supreme Court reconvenes after Easter recess. The National League of Women Voters holds its second annual conference in Cleveland this week, with Viviani of France as guest in New York. An African meeting at Carnegie Hall is planned for the evening, while North Carolina State College students face a grand jury in Raleigh on charges of violating state statutes. The District of Columbia Supreme Court rules on foray and holdings involving Chicago packing companies as divestment proceeds.
A Saturday marriage license was issued to John C. Smith and Thelma M. Gynne in Lawrence. The column covers weather notes, city plans on a Nu-Fuel garbage plant proposal, road work between Reno and Tonganoxie, farm bureau meetings, court actions, real estate transfers, and various local notices and ads.
The second annual convention of the National League of Women Voters opens in Cleveland with about 1,560 delegates from 48 states. The league claims two million members and is touted as the era’s major gathering for women since enfranchisement. Also reports Washburn College seeks a Quill Club charter. KU chapter exists. three YMCA men discuss Estes Park slide lecture at Haskell. and brief notes on oil in Britain, sulphite fuel production, and Japan’s pumice stone used in lightweight concrete.
Seventeen counties will be represented at the Northeast Kansas district convention opening Wednesday at the First Christian church in Lawrence and running through Friday. Rev. M. Lee Sorey of Lawrence presides. The program features Bible study, district reports, and sessions led by church leaders from Topeka, Ottawa, Atchison, Leavenworth, and others, with a fellowship luncheon and evening services.
A Kansas City program lists Mrs Lula Barnhart and Miss Nora E Siler in city music events with a luncheon conference led by Miss Alma Evelyn Moore at 5 00 and a song service with Mrs B E Stover at 7 30 in Leavenworth. The United Christian Missionary Society led by R A Shall appears at 7 50 and Mrs M T Chance State President presents an illustrated missionary address at 8 45 followed by a 9 10 announcements and ad. Singers Dixon highlighted for old machines trade value.
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