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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
1
Chairman Fordney states the new administration tax bill will cut the annual tax bill by 790 million dollars. For the present fiscal year the reduction is about 200 million, with effects from 1922 onward including repeal of excess profits tax and lower surtax rates for individuals.
Fred Zeisenheim, a student at the O legie Institute of Technology medy school, was shot yesterday while attempting to intervene between MecKinley Hart and John Butler on school grounds. Butler was passing through when the altercation began. Zeisenheim was wounded while trying to stop the quarrel. Butler showed signs of distress and was taken to the police station. doctors were summoned to assess his mental state.
In St Louis August 15 golf officials prepare for the September 17 to 22 national amateur event. Players will stay mainly at the Country Club with adjacent clubs offering housing. A motor transportation system will run continuously and Stewart G Stickney will host a summer garden for golfers.
Milwaukee dentist Dr Henry L Banzhat urged the National Dental Association to back cooperative clinics as a solution to low price dental care for workingmen. In Washington the Senate approved a recess from August 24 to September 7 by a 58 to 18 vote.
The first national convention of the Legion auxiliary will be held in Kansas City from October 31 to November 2, alongside the third annual Legion convention. The auxiliary has departments in about 30 states with around 170,000 women in 3,400 units, and a national headquarters or distinctive name may be chosen.
The Kansas Rhodes scholarship process seeks one U.S. male citizen age 18 to 24 who has completed a year's study in college. Applications must be filed by October 22, with the appointment announced December 13. The scholar will study at Oxford for up to three years with a stipend of 350 pounds per year.
Workmen digging footings for the Kansas University stadium on McCook field uncover eight feet deep a football shoe and other relics. The dig reveals strata beneath the field and hints at old football days as more relics may be found. In Topeka, over 6,000 delegates attend the Knights of Pythias grand lodge sessions in the state house with supreme court rooms in use.
Dublin August 16 Eamonn De Valera republican leader reiterated Ireland's claim to separation from Great Britain and said the only government recognized was Dail Eireann. He warned British terms were unacceptable and promised a private session to consider a reply to Premier Lloyd George. The Dail opened with oath and prayers as De Valera announced forthcoming accounts of negotiations and departmental overviews.
London and Belfast report troops on leave in Aldershot and Farnborough told to return by telegrams to their regiments. Authorities say officers and men abroad on holiday recalled as a precaution against surprise with no further significance.
Washington reports the administration tax revision bill to raise revenue by about 3.06 billion dollars over two years, with a plan to cut the next year’s tax burden by roughly 600 million. The Ways and Means Committee aims to push the measure Wednesday and secure a vote by Saturday, detailing changes including exemptions and rate adjustments across corporate, individual, and specific consumer taxes.
The Interstate Commerce Committee refused to call William G. McAdoo, former director general of railroads, to testify on the administration's refinancing bill. Senator Pittman moved the question, but the motion was defeated 7 to 3 with Pittman, Stanley, La Follette supporting.
Madrid Aug reports Spanish troops under Gen Niwa attack Moorish tribesmen three weeks after a severe assault. The official statement says Sidi Ifni post fell and Melilla’s entrance was secured as gunboat Mauvila engaged Moorish flanks and broke resistance amid Moroccan offensive setbacks.
Aug 16 news from Indianapolis notes Alex Flowat head of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers of America is not before the international executive board. Secretary-Treasurer Waul Green said the board is weighing rifts between miners and operators in Kansas as Hew4 is called to Indianapolis for a closed session set to continue through tomorrow.
Secretary of Labor Davis told the Senate that best available estimates place 5,735,000 persons unemployed in the United States. The figure was in response to a resolution seeking current jobless data.
In Los Angeles on August 16 authorities reported both sides in the Arthur C. Burch and Mrs. Madgalyn Obenchain fatal shooting case aimed to clear up key questions. Ralph Obenchain, a Chicago attorney and former husband of the accused, said the investigation should reveal who fired the shot and clarify the crime’s mystery. An anticipated step included the shopowner EF. M. Rosenthal attempting to identify Burch as the man who allegedly sold a gun five ways before the shooting.
Police arrest Alfred English and R W Herod in Kansas City on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Northeast High School students. Herod, a former Lawrence boy, operated a book store near the high school and previously worked at two local book and stationery shops after World War I service.
City commission met to review routine matters including the finance commissioner's report on a semi annual telephone company statement. Licht Heat and Paw Co sent a twenty five dollar tribute with report referred to the finance commissioner. Treasurer's July report referred to finance commissioner. Mr Cleland Chas Puckett gained permission to connect a sewer in the south part of the city for fifty dollars.
A dog attacked postmaster T. P. Eberhart in a local event this afternoon. The dog owned by Andrew Caldwell was taken to Dr. McCleranl for observation after the incident reported by Chief M. Fisher of the police department. Eberhart suffered torn trouser legs and minor scratches.
A fragmentary notice describes a large purchase project at Vienna Avenue 16 4, noting an estate farmed along in Australia. It mentions a plan valued near 50 RADON and references potential industrial, court, and government discussions with figures including Doctor Albright.
The noon Chamber of Commerce meeting featured an all nation program with representatives from China, the Philippines, Hawaii and Egypt. Students from the University of Kansas gave short talks, with music by Ray Gafney and Mr. McKenzie and readings in Indian costume.
Aug 16 report that Attorney General Daugherty requests the resignation of Otto Wood U S Marshal for Kansas with no successor named. The Justice Department says a change in the office is expedient as a federal investigation and political reactions surface around the action involving the Kansas post.
A tense council session on the proposed tax levy reveals ongoing debate over figures and year to year changes. Officials hope to adjust the levy to ease the burden while maintaining essential services, with final numbers expected within the week. Meanwhile, notices list postmaster eligibility exams for Clay Center and nearby towns, and Dallas reports four Pellagra related deaths amid a recent surge in cases.
In Junction City Kansas about 20000? pin ders gathered as frame buildings on the Ft Riley reservation were added to sale orders. Early estimates indicate the Camp Funston sale section could fetch around a quarter of a million dollars in proceeds.
About 1,000 persons attended the sacred concert at Woodland Park as part of the Kansas Evangelical summer conference. Rev B J Hobbs estimated the turnout and noted the chorus led by Rev R T Draeschner will continue under a Free Methodist camp meeting plan starting Friday.
Police hunt a young Black man believed to be Frank Reed for passing a forged 86 check at T. P. Wright grocery on Jersey Street. The man bought lunch meat cheese and matches for 5.70 in change and endorsed a name on the check. Officers pursue on reports from L. M. Walters and store staff while unrelated county notices mention bridge repair and road work delayed by rain.
Lieut. James Treran, a pilot, and A S Vali, a photographer, were arrested here yesterday for flying over Davenport within 2000 feet of the business district. It is the first arrest in the city for alleged traffic law violation. An insurance actor and other details appear in the fragmented report.
City commission moves to redraw rules targeting fruit and melon peddlers from Kansas City and curb hawking on key downtown blocks. A separate draft would set taxi and truck license fees and mandatory vehicle tags, with bids sought for city paving and street work in North Lawrence and nearby blocks.
Judge Utterhick dismissed habeas corpus actions seeking the surrender of a man believed to be Ambrose Small, Toronto theatre owner missing since 1919. The Des Moines suspect is John Daugherty, a legless former train accident victim confined since 1919. detectives and reporters traced possible links to the Small case.
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