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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
1
A former cabinet officer is found murdered as tensions rise over Germany's political stability. Officials fear the case could worsen a volatile situation as investigations proceed and public trust wanes.
Berlin dispatch says President Ebert issued a decree banning meetings and publications likely to incite sedition after the assassination of Matthias Erzberger. The cabinet weighs calling the Reichstag before September 27 as nationalist critics prepare to attack over the wartime treaty despite coalition support for ratification.
Washington reports an American, David I. Richards of Niles California, was killed last Friday near Chevela by natives. Consular advices from Salina Cruz received at the state department provided no further details of the incident.
In Los Angeles on August 29 Mrs Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur C Burch filed not guilty pleas in superior court on joint murder charges over J Bolton Kennedy. Trial set for November.
In Belfast during dinner hour today shooting and bombing hit north Queen Street and the New Lodge Road. Armoured cars were deployed to patrol the area. Two people were injured with bullet wounds treated at a hospital, including a man shot in the back.
Washington August 29. Charles W. Pugsley of Nebraska has been chosen by President Harding for the post of assistant secretary of agriculture to succeed Dr Elmer G Bail whose resignation becomes effective October 1 the White House announced today.
Dublin Aug 29 The Irish republican cabinet met at Mansion House early this morning but no formal session occurred. A reply to Prime Minister Lloyd George’s latest communication is not expected before Tuesday at the earliest and probably not until Wednesday.
Lawrence national guardsmen from Companies M H and D arrive by special Union Pacific train after two weeks of strenuous drill near Fort Riley. The 175 Lawrence men, plus Topeka, Atchison and Kansas City units, load equipment for armory storage as officers praise the encampment. Lieutenant C C Stewart presents Col Perry Me Hoisington a gift. Hoisington nears retirement.
Representatives for both sides attended a county board meeting Saturday night over the Eudora road dispute. Supporters of the north road from Eudora to the county line asked for a rehearing after the board canceled it as a county road and designated the south road. The commissioners referred the matter to the county attorney to confirm legality of the change, and no further action was taken.
John Ingle, 74, of Calhoun Mo and Margaret Harrod, 64 of Bonner Springs, obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge L H Menger in the courthouse. Ingle quipped his first wife died and second ran away, hoping this third union will endure. Also licensed were Charles Weber and Jessie Stebins of Kansas City Ma and Homer D Cobb of Maple Hill with Virgil M Fine of Williamstown.
Receivership application for the Uncle Sam oil company of Kansas City Kansas was dismissed by a federal court at Guthrie Oklahoma and a new filing was made in federal court here today in Topeka August 29.
A county meeting decides to push a legal test on nonresident tuition for Lawrence High School. Carol Mitler Elmer Pine and other rural pupils will enroll tomorrow without extra payment, supported by parents and attorneys. If denied, suit proceeds to the state supreme court at Topeka on Wednesday. A six member committee will select test participants and consult the county attorney, with a permanent group formed to pursue the issue.
Charles Eberhart former Douglas county resident now in Topeka visited Lawrence to recommend a detour for Section G of the fort to fort road just opened to traffic. He describes alternate routes north of the Fort to Fort road, crossing at Kanwaka store and paths through the western city limits to reach the hard surface road with minimal detour.
County treasurer W H McKone explains that taxpayers who settle by the required date remove the delinquent charge from records but cannot have their names removed from the published list. The list remains visible until the legal publication is complete, to inform readers.
Topeka dispatch reports no relief from extreme heat as Kansas remains the hottest state. Federal meteorologist S. D. Flora notes temperatures climb nationwide with 106 degrees recorded in Hutchinson and Macksville on Sunday.
Brickton police investigate a troubling incident as a fatal shooting during a local game raises fears of a possible sequel to previous murder. Witnesses described a tense moment when Chipty Allen fired at Charlie Thornton, who remains in critical condition.
A street corner craps game near New Jersey and Eighth streets ended when Charlie Thornton drew a knife on Chipty Allen. Allen shot at Thornton, wounding him in the neck. Allen was jailed and bonded for drunken shooting craps. Thornton was hospitalized at Dr J C Rudolph's with a potentially fatal wound. Police say Allen is a repeat offender.
Aug 29 report from Loan West Virginia says Captain Brockus and Sheriff Chafin patrol the Boone Legan county border after a Sunday morning skirmish with armed men. Four killed and about a dozen wounded suspected, details unclear. Washington says federal troops not sent unless state requests.
KU students embrace golfing trousers and knickerbockers for class wear this fall. Clothiers report rough tweed suits and light fabrics, with three and four button coats as the season’s feature. Strong color and sport styles replace wartime plainness, reflecting a move toward comfortable, economical student fashion.
Harry Dashiell filed for divorce from Bessie Dashiell in Douglas county district court this afternoon. Petition filed in L. L. Moss’s office alleges abandonment as the cause.
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce delegation toured Lawrence on a brief visit, urged adoption of good roads and consolidated rural schools to boost Kansas education and university access, praised Douglas County road work, and promoted broader cooperation with locals. The 23-car convoy, including leaders and welcoming officials, toured Lawrence amid a festive but short stay.
International Red Cross also arranges to send food supplies to Russia. In Riga, August 29. The first shipment of six hundred tons of rice and sugar for Moscow children arrived aboard a German vessel from Danzig. In Moscow, August 29, seven American relief administration workers, led by Philip Carroll, arrive to organize feeding efforts. The Red Cross signs an agreement with the Russian relief commission to conduct relief on similar terms to the American program.
HI Y members camped miles from Lawrence for a reconference and planned activities for the coming year. Attendees included W J McKeeen, state Yo AL C A secretary. L H Emmett. Principal Speer of Lawrence. Namets of M C AL, C OE, Plath. Sir ctor and Ro soe Brown, Hi Y president. Fifteen members attended and the first UWi Y meeting will be held the Tuesday after school opens.
The Douglas County W C T U annual convention is set for Wednesday at the Unitarian Church. Morning and afternoon programs include music devotional reports, addresses by Dean J. Kelly of Kansas University, and company with various society officers and committees.
Three local National Guard members did not return with the Lawrence contingents from Fort Riley yesterday. Capt. S. A. McKone and Sergeants Guy May and Norton Harrell, now at Camp Perry Ohio as part of the state rifle team, expect to return about September 20.
The body of Air Commander I E Maitland of the British flying force, who died in the ZR-2 disaster last week, was recovered from the dirigible wreck late this afternoon at Reeders Point or nearby, authorities reported.
Police court cleared a long docket while Judge C. C. Stewart was away at a National Guard encampment. Walter Gurntow was convicted of indecent exposure and fined 50 plus 12 costs after four witnesses testified. Several defendants faced light violations, with many warned to obey city ordinances.
Tomorrow at noon the Chamber will host a program led by Harry Smith city schools superintendent. Dean F Kelly of the University of Minnesota and Lawrence High School staff including Olney, Stear, Birch and John A James will participate.
J H Wohn returned to Lawrence this morning after weeks away at a Kentucky boys school reunion and a tour of eastern markets for fall goods. Mr and Mrs W T Dias and daughter left for Fl Zeno Oklahoma after visiting Lawrence and Michigan. Mr and Mrs S J Chirehill plan to return Wednesday from Denver. R T Woodward is in from La Junta for a month's vacation.
Nearly 700 insurgents killed in Malabar district south and east of Calicut, with several Europeans dead and many Hindus massacred. Indian troops moved southward to quell the uprising as British cavalry arrived from Bangalore and troops from Ernad district report refugees and looting. The violence stems from religious fanaticism and anti-European sentiment amid rising nationalist propaganda.
Commissioner H A Russell ruled that the Kansas public utilities commission has no authority over rates set by franchise agreements with second and third class cities before 1911. The decision affects hundreds of utility rate schedules statewide, including electric rates in about sixty northern central Kansas towns. The ruling, announced at Great Bend, upholds an opinion by Fred S Jackson, a former commissioner, and limits the commission's power to alter pre-1911 rates though it may later change rates for other cases.
Enrollment at the junior senior high schools occurs tomorrow at the two schools with seniors enrolled on Wednesday, juniors on Thursday, and sophomores on Thursday. Freshmen from last year who remain classified will enroll Friday. Students with last names A to K go in the afternoon, L to Z in the morning.
The Free Methodist camp meeting and Kansas conference session concluded at Woodland Park with Rev. D Zahniser preaching. About 9,000 to 10,000 meals were served. Rev. H Lindley is reappointed to the Lawrence charge. Rev. E C G Lidley resigns to lead Winfield church. Rev. B R Parks becomes district elder. Conference votes to hold camp meeting and sessions at Lawrence again next year.
A fragment reports Berlin auctioning off trained war dogs due to large numbers of wounded and disabled animals. The piece mentions veterinarians handling sales and a pricing note implying a low penny value for a pound of promise, with unclear references to individuals such as Craig.
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