Release of Six More Americans Delays Relief Measures
The report notes six additional Americans released, with mentions that further releases may follow. It highlights potential delays in relief efforts as a consequence of the ongoing releases.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
1
Americans still held in Russia offered exit option
Soviet envoy Maxim Litvinov and American Relief Administration head Warren L Brown said all bonafide Americans remaining in Russia would be allowed to leave if desired as six Americans freed and sent from Narva Estonia. Brown, in Riga, pressed for exit rights before famine relief negotiations proceed, while over 100 others were noted as still in Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latvia
Associated Press
Russia
Maxim Letvinoff
Warren L. Brown
Americans Relief Administration
Herbert Hoover
Riga
Esthonia
Reval
Maxim Litvinoff
Irector Brown
Uderstood
R. Brown
State Department
Evah E. Young
Prussia
M. Litvinoff
Theodore
Erotic Basso
England
Narva
Esthenia
Oenett Ki
West 12Th Stateet
Sin
Francisco
Docking Named Special Deputy at Salina Bank Receiver
William Docking, chairman of Merchants National Bank board, newly appointed special deputy in charge of the closed Pearles State Bank at Salina. His report covers bank capital, assets, and liabilities, with attention to receivership affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Docking
Adirman
Merchants National Bank
Hale
Pearles State ‘Bank
Salina
Docking
Pital
North Dakota U Called Prof Humble from Kansas Faculty
Professor H W Humble resigned from the University of Kansas last spring to join a law school faculty in a city. He received a call to North Dakota College earlier this week. The North Dakota offer is said to be higher than his KU salary, and Humble indicated possible plans to move to New York for a larger position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota U
H. W. Humble
University of Kansas
City
New York
University of Noth Dakota
Hum
K. U
Humble
North Dakota WY
Kansas Forecast Highlights Local Thunder and Clearance
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures tonight. Thunder showers are possible in the eastern portion this afternoon and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wheat Growers to In Incorporate in Wichita
Kansas Wheat Growers association plans to apply for a charter to incorporate to market wheat under the National plan. By September 1 pooled wheat should meet the target, enabling the state organization to form soon after. M. D. Kelly, secretary, says twenty directors will be chosen at a Hutchinson meeting on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas Wheat Growers Association
National Wheat Growers Association
M. D. Kelly
Hutchinson
Relief Denied as Court Lets Freight Rates Stand
Judge J H Cotteral of the United States district court refused to enjoin the new railroad freight rates set August 5. The temporary restraining orders from the Kansas Public Utilities Commission were dissolved. The decision preserves a rate victory viewed as saving millions for Kansas shippers, with urging to pursue interstate action. The McCord telegram cited as nonbinding interpretation, and the court urged seeking ICC input before further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fopeka
J. H. Cotteral
United States District Court
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Kansas Commission
Cotteral
Chaiman McCord
The
Intestate Commerce Commission
Reed
Federal Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCord
Interstate Commerce Cor
Bargain Push Aims at Public Buying Spree
George Kifchoff Jr of Poehler Mercantile says shoppers now seek economical common articles. Retailers no longer push forced sales and door deliveries, reflecting a shift to better quality and lower prices for many goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kifchoff, Jr
Poehler Mercantile Comie
Theft losses in Armour case reach fifty thousand dollars
Kamsas City Aug 10 Justus J N Baird assistant attorney of Wrandotte county Kans says Armour Co losses from theft amount to 50 000 based on Blaylocks admitted thefts. Baird cites eighty admitted thefts and four new complaints against Blaylock with Freynik and Trbovich to be tried on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamsas City
Armour & Co
Justus NJ Baird
Wrandotte County
Kans
Card
C. Gordon Blaylock
Armour’s
Blaylock
Baird
Frank Freynik
Nick Trbovich
Sheriff Warns on Speeding Along Fort-to-Fort Road
Sheriff Will Johns reports numerous complaints about speeding along the Fort-to-Fort hard surface road north of town. He notes motorcycle racing as the main source of disturbance and warns that speed laws will be strictly enforced if noise and danger persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johns
Fort-to-Fort
Country Club Entrance Grading Delayed by Weather
The grading of the new entrance to the Lawrence Country Club from the Fort Fort highway could not be completed due to weather. Road contractor J A Hallett reports the work will resume as soon as conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Country Club
Thhe Lawrence Country Club
Fort Ti Fort
J. A. Hallett
Dodds Arrival Highlights Colorado Fruit Prospects
Mr and Mrs E Dodds of Grand Junction Colorado arrived Monday evening by automobile to visit Mr Dodds brother F B Dodds. They have been away from Lawrence for several years and report fruit prospects in Colorado, especially fine.
Death of Douglas County District Clerk Charles Moss
Charles E. Moss, long serving Douglas County district clerk, died at 10 30 p m at the home of Robert Hastie 1224 Rhode Island street after years of ill health Crippled in childhood he had battled illness while continuing in office Moss had begun his fifth term in January and his deputies face questions about office continuity and appointments Judge Hugh Means will appoint a successor The office remained nominally open with staff including Miss Gertrude Standing and Orin L Isaacs assisting where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Moss
Douglas County District Court
Robert Hastie
Rhode Island Street
Moss
Kansas
Mrr. Mess
Moss Berran
Douglas County
Court House
Ai Douglas County District
Hugh Means
Els
Blogs
New Revenue Bill Cut Big for Tax Reform Plans
Washington voters hear President Harding backed tax revision. House Republicans outline a revenue bill aiming for 3 0750000000 dollars, trimming expenditures by about 520 million and preserving freight and passenger taxes on Pullman and express shipments. Corporate tax would rise to 15 percent with a $2000 exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
House, of Representatives
Treasury
Ways and Means
Mellon
White House
Gillette
Mondell
Wyoming
Fordney
Ways ‘and Means Committee
House
Avy and Agriculture Departments
Shipping Board
Bacrach
New Jersey
Robbery Report Near town in Jefferson County
John Averkamp employed by Joe Houge reports two men held him up twelve miles north of town around 9 60 clock while he walked to a house. A car and driver waited on the road. robbers fled after taking a ladies gold watch. Sheriff Will Johns and Deputy Lawrence investigated but found no trace due to telephone delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Averkamp
Joe Houge
Jefferson County
Will Johns
Johns
Depuy
Lawrence
Haverkamp
Saaveanio County
Executiv
Abraham
Lingals
Springfield
Texad
Tlinois
Shooting near Kinwin leaves Hiram Stockey dead
Aug 10 in Kinwin Kansas Hiram Stockey traveling with Jim Murphy was shot to death while overland. Murphy, from Atchison, is held in connection with the shooting as details are being gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan
Hiram Stockey
Jim Murphy
Kinwin
Murphy
Atchison
Kansi
Stockey
Congressional Recess Agreed For August 20 At White House
A recess beginning August 20 was agreed upon by President Harding and Senators Lodge and Curtis, contingent on House passage before that date of tax and agricultural credit bills. Mr and Mrs Will S Pitt left for Croes by Minn after a week with Mr and Mrs Herbert Vite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
la White House
Harding
Lodge
Curtis
Will S Pitt
Croesby, Minn
Herbert Vite
Kansas Wheat Crop Represents Sixth of Entire Yield of the Nation
Kansas farmers expect the wheat crop to reach 117,998,000 bushels from 9,516,000 acres at an average 12.4 bushels per acre. The estimate shows a drop of about 1.5 million bushels from last month, marking the lowest acreage yield since 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Ave
Kansa
Edward C. Paxton
Trop Partician
United States Department of Agriculture
iCorn
Giant Footless Creature Unearthed Near Helenwood Exhibit
In Scott County Tennessee near Helenwood on August 10 a buried 4 foot 4 inch tall female figure was found in the earth and presented for exhibition. Thousands view the find as it is displayed to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Kennestrunk
Helenwood
Scott
Governor seeks change of venue in embezzlement case
A dramatic Springfield standoff unfolds as Governor Small, facing embezzlement indictments, agrees to a change of venue proposal under conditions set by States Attorney Mortimer. Mortimer and Attorney General Brundage discuss the plan after late-night talks with the governor, who is held under bond and awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Aue
Mortimer
Small
Sanvamon
Meiser Yesteday
Brundage
Teen Small
Uwlamis
Sherif Messer
Oil roads please county officials trip to Johnson County
County officials traveled to Johnson County yesterday for oil road inspections and related planning. The trip yielded productive discussions and potential funding avenues to advance road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
County Officials Assess Oil Roads in Johnson County
A Douglas county board delegation toured Johnson county roads to study oiling results. They found Johnson oiled roads improved over dirt but too narrow and oil applied before grading. wider roads and better road-bed prep urged. Johnson case costs cited as about 800 dollars per mile first year, then 400 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
County Ee
Douglas County
Johnson County
Iolathe
Kansas City
Douglas County Board
A. L. Cox
Olathe
Sugar Creek
Standard Oil Company
Eudora
Feounty Line
Public Hearing Called On Street Lighting Contract
City officials and electric light company representatives plan a public hearing on the proposed street lighting contract. After Mr Cleland completes his study the date will be set. The contract aims to affect next year's light budget and city taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Company
Ithen Econtract
Tle
Cleland
Wight
Water representatives inspect to test fire safety measures
A state inspection bureau conducted tests on water systems today to assess fire safety adequacy. Previous tests a year or more ago were deemed satisfactory, but changes are being considered to satisfy insurance requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Inspection
Life honor. Crain, 4 ny al insurance is an affair of
Crain appeals to the public as the life insurance matter unfolds in New York. The inquiry centers on Crain’s handling of a policy and related negotiations. For readers, details show how the case touches insured parties and insurers in ongoing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crain
al Insurance
County PAL Meeting Discusses County Vicnne Bills
At a recent county PAL meeting held in Chamber offices last night, members approved all county vicnne bills. The session also covered other organizational affairs and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLP A
County Cpal
Chmberlof
Relief Plans for Soviet Russia Discussed by Harding Hoover
President Harding and Secretary Hoover reviewed American relief efforts in Soviet Russia. Hoover said relief work would start once prisoners in Petrograd and Moscow are released and others detained in interior regions are freed, with transport ready to move Americans out quickly from Petrograd and Moscow, though some detainees in remote areas could take up to a month to cross borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Relief Administration
Soviet Russia
Harding
Hoover
Petrograd
Moscow
Russia
Memphis Police Under Fire In $8,000 Ford Plant Robbery
In Memphis an armed assault on a Ford Motor Company employee at the plant entrance led to a running gunfight. Policeman Polk Carraway and Ford special agent Howard Gamble died, officer W C Harris wounded, as four masked robbers fled with $8,000. A sheriffs posse later killed one officer and wounded three others, mistaken for bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ford Motor Company
Polk FE. Carraway
Howard L. Gamble
Ford Company
W. C.harris
Gamble
E. E. McHenry
McHenry
Gambler
Carraway
Harris
Collierville
Sheriff's Deputies
Word Motor Company
Hay fever cures reach Mayor Kreeck in quirky remedies
Strange cures for hay fever circulate as Mayor Orge L. Kreeck tests various remedies. A red flannel shirt has been suggested but not purchased amid his busy schedule. Morning cool weather brings relief and the mayor says it could not be better if he had ordered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orge L. Kreeck
Kreeck
Skreeck
Ibeen
Rotary Picnic Called Off Due To Weather
Rotary luncheon moved to Chamber of Commerce rooms as rain shortened plans for a Fort Scott California summer camp update by Maj. Harald Burdick. Rev J D Botkin spoke on Rotary aims, with greetings from Pawhuska and remarks on university and peniteniary affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Flinner
Roger Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Harald Burdick
Fort Scott
California
Kansas University
Cotter Ice
J.D. Botkin
Kansas Penitentiary
Wis i
Botkin
Claude Whitlock
Pawhuska II
Pought
Pawhuska Club
Aobert Tudow
T. W. Martin
Defin Har- Hill
Butler
Schonli
Dean Kelly
Jin
Star
North Side Band Concert and Jubilee Singers Update
The weekly Fraternal Aid Union band concert is set for Friday night in North Lawrence at Nodlawn School Park. Also, the Jubilee Singers perform tonight at Chautauqua for local music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Fraternal Aid Union
North
Lawrence
Nodlawn School Park
Chautauqua
Enlarge the Faculty Payroll for College of Liberal Arts
The University of Kansas will expand its faculty size and payroll by about 47 500 dollars this year with new appointments and replacements across departments. Florence B. Child earns full professorship in home economics. Herbert Feis joins economics as associate professor, with geology and metallurgy adding staff. Chemistry gains new assistant professor Ruth Sterling and others. Hispanic Language adds Thomas A. Fitzgerald as assistant professor, along with assistants East and Oscar. Journal ism sees Will Dill return as assistant professor, while James C. Malin in history and Austin Baird in physics receive appointments. Additional instructors and lecturers span zoology, English, anatomy, pathology, astronomy, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callege of Liberal Art and Science
Tie University
Kansay
Thy
Incensis
Florence B
J. D
Harvard School For Business Administration
England
Herbert Feis
Cremith
Feis
Will Mathh
Edward D. Kinney
Edison Chemical Works
New Jersey
Assoc
Chess
Colu
Ruth Sterling
Phi
Ilinois
Chiles
Rober Coghill Les Chhx
Donald Hett R .Long
E. Mace
Ani Selma Gottlieb
Thomas A. Fitggerald
Jlulio
A. B
Din Chili
Oscar An
Dill
James C. Malin
Austin Baird
Herbert A. Harms
Park F Woodand
Dorrit Stimpdre
Nglish
Mary E. Larsen
D. Eher Jolly
Zo Englbrecht
A. Swenson
William
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Chance
Br. Albright
Chiropractor
Gleak
District Court
Forse
Colorado
Dovintg City
Bouglaus County District
Missbiai
Baldwin
Republican Ways and Means Committee
State’s
Illinois
Gaye
Memphis Police
Sheriff's Men
IM Hayor Kreeh
Weathe
Dean Brandt
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