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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
1
Valfra makes a positive statement regarding Ireland's stance in the matter. The communication emphasizes constructive intent and seeks to reinforce confidence in Dublin's approach. No further details are provided in the available text.
Dublin August 17. Eamonn De Valera declares the Dail will not accept British terms calling for dominion status for Ireland. He says the proposal is not dominion status and highlights the North’s position, warning Ireland will not be fooled. Constabulary leave cancelled in Belfast.
Baltimore reports a new white smoke screen shown to Reserve Officers’ Training Camp members at Camp Meade. Major Earl T. Atkinson of Edgewood arsenal says the white candles outwork the black candles used in the war, offering greater obscuring power and smoke production without poisoning or toxic effects.
Detroit police pursue a link to seventy killings in the Italian colony since 1917 after a New York arrest of Partholow Fontana, a former Detroit barber. Fontana allegedly admitted ties to the murders and bombings, with five identified so far, and investigations span late 1920s to May of this year.
A Douglas county district court session led by Judge Hugh Means quieted titles in the Martha B Quinlan versus Robert Robertaille case and Walter Ashton Smith versus Ann Frances Balsor et al. where conveyance within five days was ordered. Other actions included dismissals and extended response times in cases involving H A Price versus Fr L Hanks and J A Kennedy versus J J Speck, with service and publication approved in several matters. A railroad funding bill received a favorable Senate committee report by the Interstate Commerce Committee, voting 7 to 2 against.
Douglas county fair directors debated state livestock rules for exhibits. J H Mercer outlined inspections and testing requirements. all cattle areas must be cleaned under official supervision and only cattle with recent tests may be shown. W Evans and Daugherty arranged exhibit tents and parking plans. a Brown Swiss herd from Fan ngonoxie is sought for a new class.
Judge L. H. Menger granted a marriage license in Douglas County probate court yesterday afternoon to August A. Weber of Junction City and Edna L. Hunzicker of Lawrence. Rev. N. D. Goehring was named as marrying clergyman.
Stadium workers were summoned to prevent storm damage from halting operations. Assistant Engineer Jones said drainage enabled resumed activity this morning as crews adapted with mule power and improvised techniques to move earth and clear a new ditch toward Marvin Grove Potter Lake drainage.
Statistics from sixteen countries including the United States show a wheat production around 2.943 billion bushels, about 7 million more than last year. The Agriculture Department released the estimate based on reports through August 15.
County Superintendent O J Lane will lead the county institute at Lawrence High School next week. Ellen S Nye BE S Stapley and Mary P Smith are regular instructors with special teachers Josie Tenderson and Nelle Kuhn. Nye heads the Whitney school in Minneapolis and Stanley, from Topeka, is a former city educator. Henderson, ex county superintendent, will discuss School Activities. Kuhn will speak on health subjects. A basket lunch and children's activities are planned on the K U campus Thursday with a school board conference and a movie. Enrollment occurs Monday morning before and during the morning session.
Weather has delayed Lawrence Twilight League games for ten days. If fields dry, Summer Session meets Wildcats in a postponed game. Haskell faces PFUA on Friday as presidents decide league fate after managers discuss continuing play.
Maj. Harold De Burdick announced at a Lawrence Rotary Club luncheon that plans are under discussion to bring a Kansas military school to the city. Details will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Junction next Tuesday. Also noted were brief remarks by Rev J S Stubblefield and Marion Rose, with Prof H Hungerfound and others, amid reports of a Fort Scott school superintendent and a recent Fort Scott event. In Morocco, sharp fighting continued near Meillila with casualties reported on both sides.
Douglas County committee notes progress toward the Near East Relief quota for Armenian orphans. Funds and clothing drives are organized through churches and Sunday schools to support care for 37 orphans at one year. Treasurers report remaining balances and pledges. a county chairman will be appointed to boost clothing contributions for Armenia’s needy children.
Victor Emanuel of the Kansas Electric Utilities company outlined a program for Lawrence streetcar improvements. The plan, devised with J. T. Skinner, includes repainting and reupholstering cars, track resurfacing with the city, welding rails to reduce unevenness, and replacing the old trolley south of Nineteenth Street with new wire.
Severe weather blocks the southern Kansas Santa Fe branch near Vinlands and Coal Creek bottoms with about 1000 feet of track covered by several inches of water. Waka rusa Creek rises sharply, while city electric wires suffer extensive outages and trees and branches are blown down, prompting repairs and danger warnings.
A severe storm north of Ottawa Kansas caused about seven inches of rain in places and flooding. A rail line near Vinland saw a quarter mile of track wash out and seven freight cars derail two and a half miles east of town. A mule died after contact with a live wire at Sixth and Massachusetts as crews cut the wire to prevent further harm. The nearby Marais des Cygnes river rose to fifteen feet with others cautious about rising creeks and flooded roads.
Kansas National Guardsmen tents on the Ft. Riley reservation were blown down by two wind storms late yesterday and last night. About thirty percent of the tents suffered damage. Many guardsmen slept in wet blankets as wind mills and wheat stacks fell, corn damaged, and rainfall for 24 hours ending at midnight reached 5.2 inches.
Unanimous board action directs the Educational Committee to discuss high school tuition with the Board of Education while pressing for state law remedies and maintaining the current $72 rate. A plan to repurpose the old social service building for restrooms is reviewed with Mayor Kreeck proposing possible room reassignment at City Hall or water office relocation.
Governor delays definite steps in the Kansas coal case awaiting Attorney General Hopkins return to Topeka. He notes several options under consideration including creating a state agency to regulate coal distribution and stabilize prices. Fire destroys Sehauke barn near Fucoma. Lawrence fire department responds to 3 pm blaze with visible flames.
A broken primary electric wire in North Lawrence last night, caused by wind during a storm, killed A Shaw as he stood near the Virth and Locus streets area. Line Foreman McGee and a passing motorist Milard Jones helped summon aid, but Shaw was fatally shocked when the live 2800 volt line snapped free. The incident underscores the danger of downed or exposed power lines during severe weather.
Justice John Marshall of the Kansas Supreme Court will be chief speaker at the Fourth Gum Jak picnic in Eudora tomorrow. The event draws attendees from neighborhoods around Eudora and will attract a large crowd from Lawrence.
A break in at the Williams residence on E H S Chin Street prompted Professor Williams to call the police after a thief attempted to breach a porch window door. The tin roof noises frightened the intruder who fled the scene as officers arrived.
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