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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
1
A report outlines the Names Principle guiding negotiations with Ireland, stating willingness to treat on the basis of consent of the governed. The article emphasizes the need for mutual recognition of rights and self determination in dialogue with Irish representatives.
Eamon De Valera replies to Lloyd George rejecting British peace proposals. Ireland will defend itself if attacked, insists on government by consent, and urges negotiations on principle rather than subordination. Dail Éireann unanimously backs rejection, calls for plenary talks if Britain accepts sovereign independence.
Dublin August 26 Associated Press reports De Valera responded to Premier Lloyd George regarding a proposal to borrow twenty million dollars. The exchange centers on Ireland's financial policy and Britain's wartime loan expectations.
In a public Dail Éireann session Mr De Valera declared Ireland’s stance on the Tris Settlement must remain uncharged. The Dail Fireann reelected De Valera and the cabinet. The body also approved loans of 500000 dollars for Ireland and twenty million dollars in America.
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George charging Eamonn De Valera with “playing with phrases” to imply a demand for Ireland’s recognition as a foreign power. He warns that extended note exchanges risk dangerous delays, but offers to meet De Valera and colleagues again while remaining open to concessions.
Topeka May 26 A receivership for Farmers State Bank of Spring Hill is likely after alleged embezzlement of about 50000 by cashier Erwin Williams. Foster Kansas bank commissioner and deputy Wright planned inspections. the bank did not open. Guaranty fund may cover 10000 20000 in deposits. Williams arrested. surplus 2000 deposits 156000 with about 100000 withdrawn last year. Bank stock held by 125 Johnson county farmers.
After nearly nine months hiding in a wall closet between two rooms Willie Wernsen and his brother were discovered by Lawrence patrolmen. Officers had searched repeatedly without success, then a hidden door behind a table revealed them. Wernsen was jailed to await vagrancy charges.
Mrs Caroline D Spangler instructor in the University English Department and her daughter Irma have returned to Lawrence from a summer study at Columbia University. Miss Irma will teach in a Kansas high school next year.
Union president stopped advance guard this afternoon as marching miners halted at Madison.
West Virginia clash over martial law eased as 600 miners were persuaded by Charles F Keeney and Fred Mooney to turn home. Keeney warned of federal action if march continued, while Brigadier General Bandholtz sought restraint and War Department waited for more information before troop deployment.
Lawrence Kiwanis members returned home from a three day district convention in Joplin where W E Kennard, local club secretary, was chosen district secretary. A cowboy themed welcome featured Kilwanis guests from Lawrence plus a Medicine Show with Doc Waukarusha and a quack delivering pep pills promising energy and Kiwanis spirit.
Kansas weather outlook shows generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with continued warmth. Cooler air moves in tonight across the northwestern and north central sections, bringing a slight drop in temperatures.
Topeka August 26 all railroads in Kansas filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce rates three cents a hundred pounds on grain shipments from Kansas to gulf points. J R Koontz Santa Fe general freight agent announced the move this afternoon. The cut is about 15 percent and will take effect on ten days notice.
Berlin reports the murder today of Mathias Erzberger, former vice chancellor and finance minister, near Offenberg Baden while he vacationed with Reichstag deputy Diez. He and Diez were confronted by two youths who shot Erzberger in the heart. Diez was wounded. It is noted the motive was not robbery and a Pan German circle had denounced Erzberger over political lines.
A brown book from August reveals a plan by alleged swindlers French and John Worthington to form a half billion dollar corporation. The scheme aimed to spread across the United States Canada and England with extensive tentacles into many sectors.
Divorce cases in the city increased notably, with numbers more than doubling from the previous year. Officials cite changing social patterns and filing rates as driving factors.
Lawrence stores reported strong crowds and brisk trade on Darlar Day with dry goods and women’s wear shops leading the gains. Men’s wear lagged as farmers spent time in fields while retailers like Carter’s China Store praised the day as a real bargain occasion for shoppers ready to buy wisely.
August 29 to September old period notes Howat's imprisonment sparks predictions of mine closures and longwall digging by district 14 miners. William Howe of the Kansas state federation of labor says the subtec would seize mines if Howat refuses bond, warning of high coal prices and possible legislative action.
The case filed in the Douglas county district court this morning involves the firm Nichols new Commonwealth Cas query company. The appeal from a justice court on a default judgment seeks $250 from the company.
Fragmentary notes describe a church registor in Nogh Lawrence and a trip overland to the east. It mentions Indiana Seymour and preaching nearby with uncertain names and places. Details are garbled and readers should consult the original for clarity.
Evangelist Linsheimé leads singing and Zahniser preaches as Woodland camp meeting opens with seekers felt. Bishop Sellew conducts first sessions, evangelistic meetings run daily at 8 pm with education talks by Prof C A Watson and others from McPherson and the University of Kansas.
County Attorney Baldwin Mitchell filed a complaint this morning by Mr and Mrs W W Summers prompting an arrest warrant and deportation to Lawrence for a woman in Oklahoma City. The coat worn at a December party is linked to the guest of Mr and Mrs Summers and police expect to reunite the woman with Lawrence. Sheriff Johns said an Oklahoma investigation would proceed tonight to confirm facts and secure the woman’s return if warranted.
Ten youngsters will attend a two day Hi Y outing from Lawrence planned for Saturday and Sunday. The event was announced this morning by a local secretary. A guest speaker, a University of Kansas graduate, is expected to address the boys at the camp.
Three warrants issued for the arrest of Bet McChesney, former cashier of a state bank at Salina. The complaints allege malfeasance and penalement. The bank was closed by state bank examiners in mid July, as reported by Attorney Norton.
Relatives of ZR-2 crew member Lieutenant Marcus Esterly, son and cousin of Dr. George Esterly Lawrence, Mrs C Eyolf t, stayed at the young officer’s father’s home in Ohio during her July vacation.
Charles Parker of West Oklahoma is visiting friends in Lawrence. The brief note records his travel and aligns with local social correspondence.
A thief entered the Greek museum at the University of Kansas late Wednesday night or Thursday morning and stole a considerable number of ancient Greek coins from an on display case. Officials have not yet determined the full extent of the loss and are investigating the incident.
Lawrence Chemical Fire Company helped quell a multi site blaze in De Soto yesterday afternoon. The Hunter storehouse, an old livery stable, and nearby buildings suffered fire damage as bucket brigades and the Lawrence fire department contained scattered blazes. A man injured by a falling safe, and many stocks ruined by frantic removal efforts, were reported as the town suffered considerable loss.
Ex husband Messenhimer and his wife Mrs White, now Andrew White’s spouse in Ottawa, were divorced with custody awarded to Mrs White. The boy aged 9 visited Lawrence. upon his return attempt his mother demanded his home. Andrew White arrived, confronted Messenhimer at a filling station, leaving with a black eye. A warrant was issued for assault. White and Mrs White remained in Lawrence consulting county attorney about retrieving the boy.
W G Hutson and children Virginia and William returned from Denver Colorado traveling overland. Mrs Hutson will stay in Denver until September 1 then return to Lawrence.
The Kansas state board of agriculture issued the monthly crop report estimating the current corn crop at 113,300,000 bushels with an average of 25.64 bushels per acre on 4,422,850 acres. The acreage marks the second smallest in forty years.
Tax base stands at 46 9 92 1 2 1 dollars with a levy plan totaling about 275 090 dollars. Several funds are itemized including emergency general, road funds, bridge, sinking, farm fund, and Patton bridge rebuilding. Individual levies are described to support bonds, interest, warrants, and local programs while the state and other entities receive portions of the overall assessment.
A Fraser Hall gathering in Fraser County drew a fair crowd for the final session of the rural teachers’ institute led by Douglas County Normal. Attendees discussed organizing county schools and electing new officers as sixty-one participated despite wet weather.
Dr Florette Barrows retired from her trip east at the start of the week after attending the National Osteopathic Convention in Cleveland Ohio. She travels home with her nephew Wendell Clin who will begin high school here next year.
Rex Whitcomb, 16, brother of John A Hess of Lawrence, was killed today in Vernon Indiana when struck by a truck. Telegraphic messages to Professor and Mrs Hess stated the teenager spent last winter in Lawrence and attended high school, where he would have ranked as a senior this year.
Campfire girls held a meeting to discuss fundraising and plans for a new coal yard project at the urban railway site, a proposal shelved earlier in the summer. Leland Draws returned from Govington Oklahoma after visiting relatives. Mrs J C Robinson and Mrs B Yiet Dunm were seen visiting a home. Bealer and Mixk Har e of Kansas City have returned from a mountain trip. Klyne family joined a group returning from an outing. Mrs T Cox and Miss Cox were in the city yesterday.
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