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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
1
A Revenue Bureau probe is ordered to investigate irregularities under Governor Allen’s charge. The directive directs swift action and outlines oversight. Officials expect preliminary findings within weeks and promise transparency.
Governor Allen orders a sweeping investigation into the internal revenue bureau after charges of irregularities and large tax evasion. Blair plans hearings as Allen vows cooperation and cites former government employees aiding in tax reductions and alleged payoffs.
Chicago August 3 Joseph Stout a La Salle street broker was arrested on charges tied to John W Worthington and other alleged associates in a series of large mail robberies. He reportedly lost 30000 in the American Bankers Association wreck linked to Worthington in 1914 as authorities seek other alleged accomplices in Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Northwestern College Naperville’s men’s flee club led by Prof C Pir will present a concert Friday evening at 8 15 in Eudora high school auditorium The program features Jean classical music and the group plans sixty five towns in seven states this summer Max Klein loses his mother Head of Law School received word of Klein’s mother’s death in Glasco Kansas after a long illness.
Colorado Earl Potter, an instructor in journalism, outlines summer plans at the University and Colorado Springs, with a focus on teaching and scholarly work. The note mentions a return to law studies and a potential reallocation of duties this season.
In St Louis August 5 incomplete unofficial returns from yesterday’s special election indicate approval of a cash bonus for World War veterans and a proposal to call a constitutional convention. A plan to divert auto license fees to pay interest on 69 million dollars of road bonds is also under consideration. A constitutional change allowing women to hold all state offices appears doubtful pending full rural town results.
Severe Arkansas River flooding from a Royal Gorge cloudburst damaged Canon City Colorado. Homes and businesses were flooded, the railroad station inundated, and city water service cut off. Pueblo and surrounding hills reported high water dangers and washed out roads and bridges.
In Leavenworth county a special election rejected a two and a half mill levy for the Leavenworth and Tupike railroad by 3064 to 178. Jefferson county voters approved, but late returns show the levy likely to pass there as well, uniting the benefit district to favor the plan.
The annual event for colored residents in the county will be held at Moodland Park with a well arranged program. Professor Je King and William Nichols Allen lead the celebration as speakers, described as the silver tongued orator of their race. Weather or rain, the event proceeds per committee chair Mr. Alten.
The First Church hosts a vacation school at 7 o clock in the evening with handwork including hammock making sewing banner cutting basket work and rifin work. Parents and friends of enrolled children are invited to attend. Miss Gladys Kline of Tonganoxie had an appendectomy at Dr Jones hospital yesterday and is recovering satisfactorily.
John Skelton Williams testified before the Agricultural Committee alleging federal reserve banks forced member banks to post large collateral and pressed high interest rates. He cited a cotton bank charging 81 percent, with borrowings pushing rates to 87 percent during the cotton period, and claimed banks faced ruin from excessive charges. Williams challenged the board and defended his accusations amid protest from lawmakers.
Topeka Aug 3 Members of the Kansas state board of review the movie censors will not travel to California as guests of the Universal Film Co nor at the company's expense The chairman Thacher Harris said no Kansas cen sors will go and that other states including Alabama may send representatives but Kansas will stay at its office in Kansas City Kansas The board feared accusations of discrimination if some members went while others stayed and finally abandoned the plan for a group trip to the film company. W Jones is home from Mayo Clinic surgery.
WL G TL members report Pixie Doll, the child movie star, barred from performing due to child labor laws. Kansans will instead see other talent as the program proceeds with modified tickets and events. A kite flying contest and hidden tickets for a child search are announced with details from city officials.
The fragment outlines speculation on profits and harvest timing in a northern state region. It mentions Thomas G. Fited returning, Meithertin, and questions about whether a forecasted surplus or demand will impact supply and prices. The incomplete text references mummers, buying sites, and implied market activity.
City officials debate site for a rest room near 6th Street and a social services building. Proposals include exterior stucco, interior modernization, and new doors, plumbing, and utilities to improve access and convenience.
In an authoritative statement the reason for the Sinn Fein delay in replying to government peace proposals is the attempt to secure Ulster's adhesion before renewing negotiations with Premier Lloyd George. The aim is to present a united Ireland to the British premier.
Velvet hats and plush headpieces forecast as fashion’s next trend. A Chicago retailer and leading milliner announced at a national congress that these hats will redefine retail and street style this season.
Reports detail the assembly and training plan for three frontier regiments in Lawrence and nearby camps. Units prepare for special instruction and staged assembly, with planned afternoon drills and equipment checks. Personnel from MM Eunase and allied groups will participate in extended training and field exercises.
Fragments from a historical bulletin mention R Gl Wosking elected in 1908 and later duties at a state university. Other lines reference an I Gskiiva or Duke and a person named Thuansas, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases.
Federal authorities detained several notable New Yorkers after the seizure of a schooner cargo described as Tiquaran boards. The incident follows the vessel L. Marghaile sinking and involves crew members surrendered to authorities. Local progress and a county protest meeting are reported with Judge A. Ott to speak on Industrial Court topics. A Kansas City marriage license was issued for Charles A Warner and Mildred Blynnt.
County tax levy details provoke debate as officials address rising costs and resident concerns. Meeting notes show ongoing questions about assessment methods, budget impacts, and transparency needs for the community.
County officials discuss a proposed road levy and higher mill rate to fund repairs and current debts. County Clerk notes bond interest and a one million-plus fund need, with residents urged to weigh a potential increase. Law on motor vehicle revenues may influence available funds as commissioners prepare near term decisions.
Unclear text describes Lenigra tion officers pursuing a suspect linked to a bank and a person known to have ties to El Hago. The report notes prior communications with two former Chicago residents now in Mexico and mentions a headquarters used by the group.
Moscow authorities mobilize to repel advancing peasant formations amid tense border clashes. Official statements warn of strict measures as troops dig in and deploy defensive positions near key supply routes.
Reports from Russia describe famine districts in which villagers burn settlements as they search for food. Bolshevist ministers warn the situation is dire yet blame propaganda for exaggeration. Some regions claim relative stability, with crops resurfacing in the north and supplies arriving in cities like Helsinki via distant rivers.
Arran County fair directors convened to set committees and plan events for the fair next month. Ralph Acholui, Milley te, and others were named to organize grounds preparations while a kickoff meeting set for August 16.
A fragmented note from the Town Magazine mentions Kansas municipalities and names several local figures, including Juba G. Metsgeretark and Roban At the Wy unie cher oat the omar, indicating a periodical item about local governance.
A local report describes a market review with vendors from New York and swanky shops. Community leaders and farmers discuss dress goods, education, and a planned gathering at a farm near Pleasant Grove. A speaker lineup, baskets, and lunch are noted with an all-are-invited call and a ten o clock start.
Des Moines street cars will halt at midnight to be replaced by a complete bus network on all lines. An eight bus fleet and route adjustments are set as part of a federal authorization, with officials stating a temporary transition plan to speed service.
Unofficial AP report says American prisoners in Russia have begun to be released from confinement. Details on numbers timing and methods are unclear. The Bolshevik temation bureau provided the information with no further specifics available at this time.
Construction progress on the KU cafeteria facility proceeds with a ninety two foot wide concrete foundation and completion of the power plant structure. The project timeline and full scope are described as ongoing developments on campus.
State oil inspector Motter, en route from Topeka to his Clathe ren home, notes pumps now measure full amounts. He cites past suspicions of pump under-reading being corrected, with new meters proving reliable. The report also covers a weekly crop outlook highlighting corn in central and western counties nearing revival after Monday rain, amid state weather bureau notes.
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