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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
1
The Irish Parliament weighs an official response while Sinn Fein executive committee convenes a separate meeting. Leaders discuss policy directions as government and party officials gather to review options and respond to current issues.
Members of the Irish parliament debate the British offer of dominion status as Sinn Fein executives meet in private sessions. A bishop’s message to Eamon de Valera prompts protracted consultations amid fears clergy action could affect how warfare resumes between republican forces and British troops.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce moves to exchange visits with Ottawa Ottawa Fair on September 7 and thanks the University School of Fine Arts dean H L Butler for backing. Chicago educator A Speer introduced at meeting by Supt H P Smith. visitors include Dr J C Tracy of Mound City and J S Stovey’s brother.
The forecast notes pleasant conditions across Kansas with fair skies tonight. Wednesday is expected to stay warm with only a slight cooling in the northeast portion.
Sheriff Jills freed Mike Ramos after Emmetsburg officers telegraphed an arrest. Iowa officials asked local officers to collect $4 alleged embezzled and release Ramos, who was held on the claim.
Nu-Fuel company asks city for a sixty day extension on its contract for a city garbage disposal plant. A location is secured, machinery partly purchased, but delays stem from a sick foreman. Construction was set to begin August 72 with a December 23 operation target and possible further extension. The city approves a fund to cover some collection costs, but disposal plant progress hinges on the city’s collection system readiness.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce approved a plan to locate a preparatory military academy in town. An executive committee and working teams were named to develop the project, with leaders like Dr. F. C. Allen and H. B. Peairs guiding the effort.
Anna Barnum was named head of the new cafeteria project at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She will help equip and open the plant for the fall term and comes from Cornell with prior management and teaching experience. Bernard Barnum will assist as her sister Rebecca Barnman joins as part of staff. The cafeteria frame near Showball is rising with renovation progressing toward opening. Washington reports secrecy in German US treaty talks, confirmed by officials. A small fire in coal bins along the Santa Fe tracks on Sixth Street was extinguished with no damage.
Oscar Withers ex-soldier, married three months, was arrested after a War Department reporting him killed. He told police he was warned insurers would pay if he claimed death, and the department notified his mother Mrs Sarah Brester in St Louis. He works as a sheet metal worker.
Earl Bailey, a farmer from the northern Cowles County area, was found dead last night with a jagged neck wound and other signs suggesting he was dragged beneath a barrow. His wife discovered the body upon returning from an all day visit.
The senate and house agreed to the conference report on the Capper Tincher bill to regulate future grain dealings. The measure now goes to the presidency for signature.
Report notes new API at 11 for Vor systems and hints at upcoming ARP efforts. Mentions more members of the spei organization being announced as part of the expansion.
The university released its next year faculty slate with engineering adding A. M. Ockerbird as assistant professor of civil engineering. Others include Paul S. Fox full time in civil engineering, Newell F. Wiedeman associate professor of architecture, John Bunn as half time industrial engineering instructor, and two women in physical education new hires Margaret Tete and Ruth Hoover. The extension division gains Albert W. Olmstead as secretary. multiple other appointments are noted along with a public welfare rank appointment for Olmstead.
Fifty children were entertained at the playground in south park yesterday. Miss Vanier Towne oversaw storytelling and James under the direction of Mice Nelle Buchanen will teach the children today. Ferry boats crossing San Francisco Bay carry nearly fifty million passengers yearly.
The Lawrence city council approved an ordinance fixing the city levy at 10.268 mills for the coming year. Combined with state county and school taxes, the total rate becomes 27.27 mills, yielding an estimated $156,335 for the year. The budget allocates funds across fire, improvement, lighting, road, and sinking funds, with adjustments to general and special funds and increased contributions to the hospital tax and city administration.
A British firm offers to sell Vienna 490000 ready made suits at value, a deal blocked by the Ministry of Trade. Vienna workers and tailors protest the ban, claiming native tailors charge high prices and that the import would benefit consumers and civil servants overseeing the cooperatives.
The Senate passed a deficiency appropriation totaling 43.5 million dollars for the Shipping Board for the current year. The bill eliminates restrictions on salaries for officers and counsel, widening payment authority.
The United States pilots load aboard the British built dirigible ZR-2 in England for a final test before Atlantic flight. Commanders Maxfield Maitland and Campbell supervise as the ship conducts initial circuits then heads west, with plans to reach Pulthan and moor at Ad ofelogk mast tonight.
Figures show the total unemployed in France at 47,566 with Paris and Seine accounting for 81,429 of the unemployed. The remaining 16,137 are spread across the provinces, marking a 0.2 percent population unemployment rate after the census.
The House adopted by 181 to 5 a resolution censuring Senator Reed of Missouri for remarks in the Senate referencing Representative Volstead. The measure, offered by Rep Newton of Minnesota, seeks expunging the remarks from the Congressional Record and accuses Reed of improper unparliamentary conduct. The item notes the aim to preserve House Senate relations.
Chicago reports an intercepted letter to Charles W French at a Loop hotel ties Z W Davis of Cleveland to the ring. Davis, president of Diamond Portland Cement, and partners Worthington French Owen Davis Hirschman face federal indictment. Davis protests being used as a dupe.
Douglas County Normal Institute enrollment at the Lawrence high school building rose to forty four yesterday and is expected to reach fifty by tonight. Teachers arriving from outside Longtas county are listed among yesterday’s enrollees including Florence Claxton Emma Olson Wilma Mayer Mary Norris Glatys Watterson Lela Newton Hazel Hamilton Margaret Wilson Eunice O Brien Grace Pleske Mildred Maloney Bonnie Snyder Anona Cain Jennie Johnson Mary Landon Grace Fordyce and many others from Vinland Perry Baldwin and Lawrence with dozens more names noted in the roster.
Report from the site notes the feevitom superstructure rising as sunny weather returns. A large steam powered concrete mixer is to pour, with Unit Construction Co employing workers rapidly. Some laborers leave early though, as five men handle heavy work and seem to be short on staying power.
Frank Hicks, a Duluth federal prohibition agent, and an unidentified man were killed in a violent clash with bootleggers near the Canadian border close to International Falls. Hicks was reportedly killed by a bootlegger who was then shot dead by agent George King.
Fos commissioner rules no statutory limit on rate but warns banks against bidding too high. State funds currently yield 3 to 4 1 8 percent as bids are reviewed. Net deposits slated for selection in September.
Washington reports state the United States will resist any Costa Rica driven occupation of disputed Coty region. American note reiterates readiness to prevent aggression and maintain order under Panama and foreign affairs. Reports also note House approval of anti-beer bill and local updates from Junction City and Manhattan.
Senator Harrison urged open sessions for the disarmament conference while Senator Lodge opposed, calling the move bad manners. The Senate passed a $200,000 conference expense amendment, with Borah supporting openness and Lodge deeming the amendment futile and uncivil. Wilson’s Paris trips and press censorship are noted alongside calls for public access to negotiations.
Routine session focused on reading and passing the city tax ordinance. A request for a street light at Ohio Street was referred to utilities for action. Utilities were directed to construct sidewalks not yet built and a remodel permit for 837 Massachusetts Street for Royal Shoe Stores of Kansas City with O. L. Newby as manager was granted, pending building permit approval.
Kansas City Missouri chamber delegates visit Lawrence this Saturday with a parade planned after arrival around 4 PM. A meeting will feature an address by Tom Harley and a suggested watermelon festival presentation to be staged at Ft Riley later in the week.
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