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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1922
Page
1
President Harding plans to inform Congress and the country within days that the rail system will operate with full government protection and aid behind the rail executives. Negotiations continue, but officials say mediation has failed and a statement of facts may precede any legislative proposal.
Lee, president of the railroad trainmen, tells Topeka that armed guards may protect Santa Fe property and that sympathy strikes will not be tolerated. W K Etter, Santa Fe general manager, notes workers remain cool as coast line actions draw focus. Similar measures reportedly discussed for Santa Fe Western and Eastern divisions.
Twenty one boys including Kenneth Forney Eugene Daniels Corman Pennock Roger McDonald Lawrence Brooks Donald Wegnerence Fursman Clar ence Sneegas Don ald Dixon Boyd Lawrence Ray Prosser Carl Graeber Jim Ken Clarence Hoffman Fred Kest itton Rose Billie Carter Marshall Birch Harlan Birch Francis Mettnér Bud Kennedy join the Rotary Camp starting next Saturday at the Martin farm seven miles from Lawrence for a one week session. Camp leaders list needed gear such as blankets pillow swimsuit sweater stockings towels soap and a change of underwear and trousers. Boys should wear durable clothing to the camp opening Saturday.
Local fans favor western teams in the major leagues and hope for a world series played in the West. While supporters back the Yankees and Giants, strong sentiment favors a western club to capture the flag.
Virgil Briddle a University vocational student paid a total of 11 dollars in police court this morning for speeding on north Seventh street. He was with two young ladies in the car when arrested by Officer Silverhorn just after they left the city limits Sunday evening on the fort to fort highway.
The home of Dr. H. L. Chambers at 1416 Massachusetts Street was entered about 9 o'clock last night and $4 was stolen from a son. Chambers. Dr. and Mrs. Chambers are out of the city. nothing else was missing.
The Wilson party returns from a five day six hundred mile trip through central and northern Kansas. They visited eleven counties and passed through five river valleys including the Kaw Blue Republican Smoky and Solomon.
Loo Detour crews begin slab work on the Mud Creek bridge on the fort to fort road not yet paved with concrete pouring later in the week. Traffic likely diverted around the structure as work proceeds.
County treasurer Jon W. H. McKone and his family will begin a southern Minnesota trip by car tomorrow. He says he plans to spend much of the vacation fishing and relaxing away from his duties.
Weather notes show Kansas will stay fair and warmer with continued warm temperatures. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to remain dry with mild to warm highs and no significant precipitation anticipated.
Francis M. Curlee, president of the volunteer association of St Louis Democrats, announced that an independent candidate would enter the field against U. S. Senator James A. Reed, Democratic senatorial nominee, and R. R. Brewster, Republican nominee, to defeat Reed.
Washington August 15 Assoc leaders of the railroad labor board today publicized the rejection of President Harding final offer for a settlement of the national strike of shop craftsmen Yet attempts at mediation by direct dealings between railroad executives and the four brotherhoods heads continue The seven striking unions and their chairman B M Jewell will remain in Washington to see if consensus with executives can be reached The union letter says the president proposal failed to restore all striking workers to their former positions with full seniority and rights and calls the railroad managements intent to judge and convict workers who do not return to work
Scattered rock hit the pavement along the Sound 900 block on Stageline Street yesterday afternoon. Police were alerted but could not locate the wagon or the teamster. The driver apparently halted the leak after two blocks as the rock broke loose.
Topeka reports a Studebaker Six stolen with a warrant out for the driver. Lawrence officers were asked to detain the suspect if he arrives, and to notify Topeka police. A farmer harvesting along the Fort to Fort highway found an unexpected second crop: whisky bottles tossed in a field corner.
A marriage license was granted to Harry J. Hicks and Elsie M. Eider of Linwood this morning by Probate Judge L. H. Menger. The couple were married by Rev. Richgril of the Christian church.
A local note mentions preparations for the Final Methodist encampment at Woodland Park. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Myers and Verda Payne travel to Portland, Oregon, while others like Mrs. Jennie Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rook visit from McLouth.
Reports from Chicago and multiple Western hubs describe union leaders urging engineers to resume work or risk replacement, amid widespread walkouts on the Santa Fe and other lines. Transcontinental trains faced delays as crews stayed off duty. scattered agreements and returns to work followed negotiations.
Delegates from the first Methodist church high school league travel to Baldwin for the Epworth League institute. Five delegates and a leader join Mrs. Florence A. Speers in the Lawrence contingent as sessions run all week. Others from Lawrence church plan to attend later.
Woodland Park will not host baseball for the next two Sundays as religious services are in progress. The park management announced the cancellation this morning. The article also mentions a Democratic Committee meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at the Peoples State Bank on Saturday afternoon.
Railroads in Canada reduced semi monthly wages for shop workers by about 200000 dollars amid a threatened strike by 37000 workers. The action came before the board of conciliation could rule on the dispute.
Operators and miners at Cleveland ratified a partial settlement ending the soft coal strike as a joint conference approved the agreement. Telegraphed messages from Kansas City and St. Louis described district conferences and arbitration proposals shaping the broader settlement outlook. Officials predicted a nationwide adoption of terms despite limited Cleveland participation.
In Walls on August 15 Neil D. McCallant of Strong City won the Republican race for Chase County clerk over Charles Roniger of Elmdale by nine votes after an official count. John Mann Jr. was the third candidate in the contest.
County commissioners meet at the courthouse tomorrow to set the upcoming year’s tax levy and discuss holding down the levy. The group has previously signaled efforts to keep state and local burdens low as they plan the budget. Manhattan visitors Tovin Higrtig and his son are in Lawrence for several weeks.
The Linwood to Lawrence high power line is finished except for connecting switches, which have been ordered and should arrive soon. Once installed, power will supply Linwood from the Lawrence plant. Work continues on city streetcar tracks and the University line from Mississippi Street to block 100. The University plant may assist downtown this winter if needed.
Report says a sample jewelry case worth 4600 dollars vanished on Michirat Street a week ago. An insurance representative believes the finder will claim a 400 dollar reward soon, while witnesses recall a Ford coupe seen near the scene and backtracking travelers from Topeka.
Jacob Montfort files suit in Hn district court seeking 10000 damages against Georgie Sinclair Svatt Narding Samuel Rukes and Peter Rukes. He alleges defamation injuring his reputation and family, with infamy among neighbors. He asks 5000 dollars in special damages 5000 in general damages plus costs and further relief. Plaintiff’s office listed as Richland Kansas.
Aug 15. Local Democrats who support former President Wilson organized a Woodrow Wilson club in Kansas City and adopted a resolution reaffirming party platforms from the 1920 state and national conventions and renewing allegiance to Wilson’s principles and policies.
Judge Hugh Means notified the court that he was called to Garnett on business. Several matters set for hearing today were continued. R. W. Reynolds of McLouth was a Lawrence visitor yesterday.
Enn R A Kent of the University school of education rode the Santa Fe train from Los Angeles toward the east as the railroad plans a daily coast to coast service possibly run by railroad officials. Mrs Kent in Lawrence follows strike conditions in desert divisions where crews were stranded and the disruption continues.
Free admission on August 21 at the Bowersock theatre for five reels titled Flashes of Action. Eli Ferrell Dorsey of the American Legion invites the public to witness authentic war footage showing training camps, ocean battles, trench warfare, air and submarine actions, and the human cost of conflict.
Bartering returns with exchanges between Jamon Ruge Eden and Swiss creditors over railroad stock purchases and pay in oil and commodities while Czecho Slovakia settles via Swiss goods. Labor Day parade in Forenay, Lawrence set for October 1 with early start. turnout expected large from surrounding towns. Across global theaters there are about 47,000 motion picture theatres worldwide with the United States hosting roughly 20,400 venues.
City officials prioritize trimming the upcoming tax levy to fit the count budget. The levy must be certified to the county clerk by August 25 with the next meeting set for August 21. Officials expect a lower levy than last year and aim to reduce city expenses. A plan to replace worn Santa Fe track stairs on Tennessee street was discussed but not acted on. The meeting closed amid notes on the animal circus canceled for August 23 and the rail strike uncertainty.
Many high school students, both boys and girls, seek employment nearby in Lawrence. The crowd intends to work after school and on weekends to support schooling. Authorities say a plan is being formed with the high school to provide supervised work study options.
Grain service men refused to work at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul yard after armed guards were present in the round house. Officials said freight trains would be dropped while attempts would be made to continue passenger service.
Joss Wilson, arrested Friday by the sheriff on charges of drug addiction and possessing morphine, is scheduled to stand trial at 2 o clock next Thursday before Justice Julie Clark. A small morphine bottle was found in his salooner pocket. Bond set at 400 dollars.
Robert Cranm will coach all athletics at Lincoln High School in Lincoln Kansas and teach in the junior high. He has been attending the University youth school this summer and will assume duties at the start of the term.
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