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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
6
Prohibition era tale from Salina Kansas describes three men who sold fake whiskey by passing off sewer water as whiskey. Barrels tapped outside town yielded water and whiskey dyed to resemble the real product. Victims paid $1,100 for three barrels and seek the culprits.
In London Aug 30 Terence MacSweeney Cork hunger striker is reported as so ill that food would do no good, Brixton prison doctor says. His wife visited and found him conscious but unable to speak as his condition worsens with a changing prognosis for the next day.
In Topeka James Scott faces alleged manufacture charges after an affidavit by Annett Nicoll, former city bacteriologist, linked a seized home brew to excess yeast. The bottles exploded at the sheriff’s office while four bottles were analyzed on order of county attorney Hugh Fisher.
Police and firemen responded to a small riot at a Toledo tent rally led by Rev. Owens King, ex Catholic priest. The crowd surrounded the tent and a man identified as King was rescued amid a surrounding blaze.
Segge sugar sacks consign ed to Theo Poehler Mercantile in Lawrence were stolen from a car awaiting unloading in heritage yards. Thieves fled Friday night after breaking the car and removing the sacks. The vehicle was found and unloading began. Police report a theft at the site with no further details.
A misread Douglas County district session released Hott Brown on parole after his case involving his children. Acting attorney A C Wilson advised parole, Brown posted bond for child support totaling seven dollars and fifty cents. Lindley testified at the proceeding.
A long list of residents and visitors in Lawrence are reported as traveling on business or visiting relatives in nearby cities. Names include J. W. Lawson Linwood, W. E. Kennard Kansas City, Charles E. Sutton Colorado Springs, Fitzpatrick Quana Texas, Ruth Dean Kansas City, Miss Ada Cressman Hastings, and many others with destinations such as Noel Mo, Emporia, Beatrice Neb., Denver area, and Chicago.
C E Whitehead of the Topeka Capital visited Lawrence this morning. Mrs S N Stevens of Peabody spent the weekend with Professor and Mrs A G Mitchell. Frances and Janet Yocum traveled from Philadelphia after visiting Mrs Yocum's father M Newmark, planning stops at Chicago Niagara and Coney Island on their way home. Mrs Elmer Buchtel of Lamar Colorado and Mrs Oscar Mieth of Springdale Arkansas returned home after visiting their mother. Professor Schwegler returned from Chicago and will lecture in Leavenworth for the county teachers normal institute.
Deaths and funerals notice batch lists Violet May Dirk infant death with Clinton Cemetery service. James Rush dies at Hesper home with Vesper burial. Mrs Mary Edmondson 75 dies, service at 2 pm Tuesday and Oak Hill burial. Armstead Lee 62 dies, funeral Wednesday 2:30 pm from Warren Street Baptist Church. dairy officials visit Kaw Valley Creamery calling it state’s most sanitary. H J Penny moves into Donnelly home at Eleventh and Tennessee.
Dr J F Brock returns from vacation and resumes practice at 841 Mass. St. He reminds is the season to have eyes and glasses corrected and offers eye care services.
Topeka Kansas August 80 Kansas must harness streams and use water now wasted to stay competitive with western states says J H Mercer state livestock sanitary commissioner He plans to seek aid from Senators Curtis and Capper to win federal cooperation on irrigation and water power projects He notes vast government investment in Wyoming Montana Utah and Colorado and argues Kansas should dam streams to irrigate valleys and develop mountain water power with federal help.
Mary A Snyder filed for divorce from Henry Fdwant Snyder this morning in Douglas county district court. The couple married July 8, 1876. The petition alleges drunkenness cruelty and abandonment starting January 1910.
Students will enroll Aug 30 to Sept 6 with windows 9 a.m. and 1:36 p.m. Freshmen enroll Friday with afternoon sessions. those with different credit ranges enroll on Mon Tue Wed Thu. Advance credits require former records, private work must be examined, and requests for exams must be filed by Aug 30. The first assembly is Sept 6 at 8:25 a.m.
Liberty Bond holders who did not exchange the third issue for Permanent Bonds should convert at par. Fourth Loan notes may be exchanged for registered bonds of the same issue. Coupon bonds will be issued later. Watkins National Bank.
The Evangeli cal church hosts growing meetings with a full house especially in the evening. The morning focus on sins of omission and the Ten Commandments contrasts with evening talks on entrance to the Kingdom of God and conversion. Meetings continue through the week. Victory Land builds an extension with a tile floor balcony and music during meals.
Children aged five years six months to six years or turning six by September 6 may be examined for first grade. Parents seeking classification should bring children to the Manual Training Building Southeast Room Main Floor on Thursday and Friday September 2 and 3. Superintendent FP Smith issues the notice.
Kansas officials rule the national Prohibition party cannot place its state ticket on the November ballot in Kansas. Because it did not enter the state primary, the party loses recognition for the general election. Leaders seek to list presidential electors under an independent label requiring 2500 valid signatures.
The text notes that only three parties are officially recognized with ballots in Kansas this year the Republican Democratic and Socialist tickets.
Pleased with songs Lewis Spears has returned to Lawrence after several months at Bartlesville Oklahoma and is now associated with his brother.
George Spears performed as a singer on the Americanization day program held in Bartlesville. He entertained the audience with several selections, drawing praise for his performance.
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