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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1920

Page

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Howat Denounces Governor Allen at Crawford Jail Speech

Alexander Howat, speaking by permission of Crawford County Sheriff, denounced Governor Allen as a "skunk of a governor" before thousands of miners and their wives gathered in front of the jail. He attacked Judge Curran and the industrial relations system, declared the court unrecognizable, and praised the sheriff for allowing the address before holding a reception with supporters afterward.

Giard Alexander Howat Crawford County Allen Howat Ghowat Ree Corporation Ho Wat Hiss. “Howat Also Paid His Respects To Dudge Curran Crawford Pounty District Court Curren Steory Kansas

Convicted Newland Fined for Bad Checks in Burk Burnett

Newland W. H. Newland was fined $25 and sentenced to ninety days for passing checks drawn on a Burk Burnett bank with no funds. He claims to be a contractor for pipeline work in the district and that the bank has dealings with him though his account was overdrawn. The case was heard this morning before Justice John Clark.

W. H. Newland Newland Stay Bank Burk Burnett Texas John Clark

Revolt Expands in Guatemala City Standoff

Washington reports say Guatemalan opponents of President Estrada Cabrera have seized Guatemala City after street fighting. American citizens have been moved to safety to protect interests as the revolt unfolds.

Washington Guatemala Estrada Cabrera Telay State Department Harl Guatemala City Tian

Cleanup Week Begins in Linn Srence Ward One

Clean-up week started this morning in Linn Srence following a proclamation by Mayor George E Kreeck. Four teams work in the first ward hauling away accumulating rubbish from citizens premises as part of the annual effort.

Linnsrence George E Kreeck

Boy Struck By Car in Front of Methodist Church

Six year old Rey Banker son of Mr and Mrs C P L Banker 116 Ohio street was hit by a Ford Coupe while crossing near the Methodist church yesterday. Injuries not serious. Y M C A Board to Meet at noon tomorrow principal business resignation of Secretary Howard Boltz Temperatures 7 p m yesterday 47 a m today 2 p m today 3 Maximum yesterday Rainfall Revival Postponed Rev W J Smith will not preach at Free Methodist Church tonight as announced in Saturday's paper Announcement later as to meeting De Albright Chiropractors

Rey Banker C. PL. Banker Ohio Street Howard Boltz W. J. Smith Free Methodist Church

British note handed to France over occupation withdrawal

Paris reports a British note delivered to Premier Millerand stating that German troops must withdraw from the Basel region before Allied forces in Frankfurt and other occupied cities are pulled back. The exchange follows dispute over Franco British plans and possible Paris talks.

London Frankfurt Basel Paris Derby Peanes Milleram M. Millerand Millerand San Remo Prance Great Brilain Lloyd George France Great Frankfort

Elevated Car Falls as Trains Crash Near Trinity Church

A Ninth Avenue elevated train derailed near Trinity Church when two trains collided on a switch between Albany and Rector streets. A car fell to the street as flames erupted, with ambulances from five hospitals responding and over a dozen injured amid crowded morning passages for workers toward the financial district. Police kept crowds back from the scene.

New York Ninth Avenue Trinity Church Financial District Albany Reetor

Passion Play Lecture at Plymouth Church by Miss Guild

Miss Susan M. Guild of Emporial College presents an illustrated lecture on Oberammergau’s Passion Play at Plymouth Church Tuesday at 8 o clock. The talk uses 100 colored slides and includes official photographs from her Oberammergau visit. The event is hosted by Plymouth church with special guests the Ubors. Dublin Protest Strike urged by Irish trades union congress and Labour Party for Thursday nationwide action.

Plymouth Church Susan Guild Susan M

Centers of Strike Movement Shift to East and West

The Senate abandons a railroad strike investigation after White House assurances. New York east becomes the strike center as outlaw unions weaken in the West and grow uncertain along the eastern seaboard threatening paralysis of passenger and freight service. Central Railroad of New Jersey cancels passenger schedules. Pennsylvania system withdraws trains. Western unions reassess, while railroad managers refuse to bargain with outlaw groups.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Cummins Laber New York East Seaboard Central Railroad of New Jersey Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Brotherhood Unio Western Managers’ Association Brotherhoods

No Change in Kansas City Strike Situation

April 12 Kansas City reports show little change in the rail strike as switchmen walkout continues. Some roads move freight. five report complete tieups. Express embargo will be lifted late today with 140 pound perishable limits. Passenger service unaffected per W H Corbett. Kansas AG Richard J Hopkins arrived to resume investigation under industrial court law. Four strike leaders arrested. hearings set for June 7 with bonds $500 each. Names: W A Buck, A F Ithades, Crus FE Milan, E J McDonald.

Kansas City American Railway Express Company W. H. Corbett Richard J. Hopkins Kansas Topeka Wyandotte County W. A. Buck A. F. Ithades Crus FE. Milan E. J. McDonald

Gompers to Address Cleveland Trainmen Meeting

In Cleveland Ohio five local lodges of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will hold a closed meeting this afternoon. President Samuel Gompers of the AFL will speak, invited by W G Lee, noting his fifty years in labor leadership.

Cleveland Ohio Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen W. G. Lee Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Lee Gompers

Sonora Officials Form Republic Amid Mexican Revolt

Sonora state officials announce a republic amid ongoing revolt in Mexico. Local authorities seek stability and coordinate with regional factions to establish governance and public order.

Miners Protests and Sonora Sececion Rumors

Reports from Nogales and Sonora detail a planned secession by Sonora officials and alleged moves by Carranza to counter by deploying troops. Military planning unfolds as 13 additional states reportedly follow Sonora, while local committees organize a city survey with May enactments and staffing.

Fire Damaged Dwellings Cause Small Losses in City

A Saturday night blaze at Third and Alabama streets caused over 400 dollars damage to a house owned by Perkins Trust Company and occupied by Ike Hughes. The center and roof burned through before firefighters responded. A second fire Sunday at 94 Massachusetts street, Olson Brothers Plumbing, confined to the second floor occupied by Columbia Logging Company with minimal losses. The tuxi was not heavy. belts and a floor hole accounted for minor damages. City Beautiful committee to meet at city hall after mayoral session. chaired by Mrs J A Henley. Build with tile David Babb.

Massachusetts Street Third Alabama Streets Perkins Trust Company Ike Hughes Olson Brothers Plumbing Bulding Columbia William Reinisch

Seed Corn Arrives for Douglas County Contest Entrants

Seed corn for the Toys and I girls of Douglas County who signified their intention to enter the corn growth contest has arrived, according to an announcement by O. J. Lane county superintendent. Contestants may pick up the seed at the superintendent’s office.

Toys and I Girls Douglas County O. J. Lane

Revival Interest Grows at U H B Church

Revival services led by Evangelist Stark of Chicago continue this week with nightly meetings except tonight. The keen interest is seen as many persons already decide. The special song service starts promptly at 7 each evening.

U. H B Evangelist Stark Chicago

Emporia Population Surges in New Growth Report

Washington reports population data showing Emporia Kansas at 14,273 residents, an increase of 2,215 people or 44.5 percent. The figure highlights rapid growth in the city as part of the latest statistics released today.

Emporia Washington Kans

Ground Ready for the Tractor Meet

Heavy storm may cancel the tractor demonstration planned for Wednesday as R. Smith, county farm agent, notes. If weather clears, two acre plots will host each tractor with fuel supplied by a support truck at the Haskell Institute grounds in Lawrence. Signs guide attendees from the main gateway to the field while the Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence House rest room offer rest stops.

Lawrence House Chamber of Commerce Lawrence

Miners Ordered to Appear in Industrial Court

In Wittsburg Kansas on April 12 Judge A J Curran issued orders for twenty five miners and union officials to testify before the industrial court. Failure to appear may bring contempt proceedings. The judge extended an anti strike injunction for three weeks and blocked pay penalties against workers who testify.

Curran Mmdustrial Court Industrial Court

Young thieves confess bicycle theft in North Lawrence

James Scott aged 13 and Don Harding aged 14, both residents of North Lawrence, admitted to Chief James Monroe that they stole Percy Logan’s bicycle. They said they removed parts from the Harding bicycle, discarded the frame, and confessed before being sent to the juvenile court. Previously the same youths faced trouble for stealing marked rabbits from Prof. Frasmus Haworth.

James Scott Don Harding North Lawrence James Monroe Percy Logan Monroe Harding Frasmus Haworth

Paige Car Was Destroyed By Fire In New Hampshire Street

A Paige six cylinder automobile owned by the Frank Terrill Paige Agency at 7545 New Hampshire Street was completely destroyed by fire last night. A short circuit is reported to have started the blaze. The car carried insurance with the agency.

Intruder Found in Room at Agnes Heron Home

A young woman alarmed at 4 AM woke to a man peering from beneath her bed at 1125 Kentuetreet. He fled after screams. entry traced to a window. No items were stolen though a purse on the dresser was examined. Police were summoned and Welch & Welch advertised burglary protection.

Agnes Heron iKentuetreet

Democrats Rally For Wilson Ties In County Convention

About fifty Democrats gathered in the county courthouse to praise President Wilson and the league of nations while quarreling with the industrial court. Henderson Martin led talks defending the administration and attacking Republican opposition. Delegates were chosen to attend the Wichita state convention with plans to name alternates if needed.

Wilson League OF Nations Kansas Henderson Martin United States Citvil Harrisburg Lincoln Salina Sears William H Lawrence Michian Sars and Nichols Canning Company Iriquois Indian Federation New York Mexico Dinsmore Alter William 4. McKeever J. C. Ruppenthal William Banning Lone Star Stephen Shearer Eudora Albert Walters Lecompton D. L. Burton I. H. McGill Fred Nace Henry Albach Jacob Badsky Ellis Johnston Erna Corey Burt Brown Ed. Schmidt T. J

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