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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

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Cork City Ablaze in Cork Violence Wrecks Streets

Cork Ireland December 13 dispatches report massive fires tearing through Cork after suspected arson amid disorder. Police and military guard ruined streets including St Patrick's and George streets as looting occurs and several deaths are tallied amid battles near barracks and ambushes reported near Cloyne and Camlough.

Cork Nee Aciatel Press Morathan St. Patrick’s Street Upir Moariting St. Rit Luilr Cloyne Queenstown Camlough Armagh Newry Causty Langford Ireland Waski Tree London Treland Cies Tdolaney

Ambiguous reports on Saturday night fire linked to police attack

The article notes limited details on the Saturday night blaze and its suspected link to an assault on a lorry carrying police auxiliaries. Some papers doubt reports and propose explosives or martial law as possible causes, while others discuss potential excommunication actions related to crown forge incidents.

Dubi Tls Dante Cork

Solicitors for Farm Bureau Drive Listed by Counties

A fractured OCR item lists solicitors for a Farm Bureau drive across multiple counties. Names include J. Waulen erger Riley, H. G. Ba- Hich Leavenworth, J. F. tal Hourbon, W B. Tusc Harvey, C. W. Seif Leavenworth, O. A. Hal ban Berbody, W. Qearuis Teron, and Truxel spanning several towns and counties.

Reau J. Waulenerger Riley County H. G. Ba- Hich Leavenwerth J. F. Tal Tusc Harvey C. W. Seif St. Leavenworth Cokvoor Tirvey O. A. Halban Berbody W. Qearuis Teron Apadteton Tay Te “Ache Truxel Farton Ay County Mat Eaimiv

Casper Tribune Publisher Changes Sail Across the Plains

Caspar Daily Tribune and Wyoming Review publisher Thak Thak tB is reported to be in Lawrence for business, after a long Kansas stay since 1861. He started in newspapers in 1893 with the City Star and later worked for the Topeka State Journal. He is described as an experienced Western publisher with wide business interests.

Aspar Daily Tiv Tribune Wye Review Caspary Lawrence Jennett Sc St. Louis Kansas Niles of Linswoad City Y Star Topeka State Journal Caspar Milr Wear le Jourpe Nmy Caspar Tribune

Senior Class Meeting Set for Wednesday Lunch

KH CO-ORDINATION outlines a survey budget to streamline committee demands for the graduating class. Open members will attend a senior class meeting Wednesday at noon in Frazer Chanel, per class president John Buns. Seniors seek a consolidated assessment rather than multiple separate committee assessments.

Tessen Frazer Chanel John Buns Jazs

Debate Rush Over War Time Laws Repeal Seen

Washington December 13 The House curtailed a rule limiting debate on the Voluntary Annuity Notation resolution to repeal most wartime laws. Debate followed promptly as members argued the scope and impact.

Washington House

Weather Topeka December Snow and Rain Forecast

Topeka weather reports show varied precipitation across Kansas with 0.15 inches of mixed rain and snow by morning, then snow continuing. Forecaster Flora predicts clearer skies tonight but colder conditions, expecting a low around 25. Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday, with a drop in eastern and southern temperatures.

Topeka Kansas Fedgat Howse Topeka Flor East South

Topeka Telephones Seeks Rehearing On Lawrence Rates Case

In Topeka today the Kansas court of industrial relations announced a rehearing on the Kansas Telephone Company's plea for higher rates in Lawrence. The session will open December 25 and open the company to new evidence while the city of Lawrence may present further rebuttal. City attorney Thiele traveled to Topeka to contest the move and resist allowing new evidence.

Topeka Kansas Court of Industrial Relations Lawrence Kansas Telephone Waller GT le Tapyeka Tha Avi Thiele Liswrenge Phyeleate Ey Lee

TEACH AMERICANISM IN KC ENROLLS 144 FOR AMERICANIZATION

A total enrollment of 144 men and women for Americanization teaching has formed nine class groups in Kansas City. Sullivan will lead the extension division, noting most enrollees are Mexican, Jewish, Croatian, or Polish. Classes include five for men, two for women, and two for both genders, meeting two or three times weekly for a term of thirty weeks with monthly community activities.

Kansas City Acver PW. Sullivan Charee Tw University Sullivan Tae Chissis Sevion Pictures

Immigration Bill Passes House Despite Senate Threats

Washington December 12 the immigration bill to prohibit all immigration for one year was passed today by the House. The measure now goes to the Senate where its defeat is predicted by leaders. The vote was 293 for and 41 against with six present. The SeizeI amendments exempting brothers and sisters of aliens who have become American citizens were approved by 203 to 276.

Washington House Senate

Military control asked for Danzig by League Council

December 13 report from the League of Nations military committee recommends Polish military control of Danzig. If adopted it would align with a Polish demand that control of the port of Danzig be necessary for transporting food, routes, and raw materials. The council will also study best defenses for the town via a military commission per Viscount Ishii.

Geneva Danzig Poland Council of the League of Nations Tranzig Tolany Viscount Ishii Japan High Commission France Great ‘Britain Assembly of Committee On Admission of States

Kansas Chapter Phi Delta Delta Installed at KU Law School

Members of the James Woods Green Club at the University of Kansas Law School were installed this afternoon as the Kansas Chapter of the Phi Delta Delta national women’s legal fraternity. Miss Anita Veale of Los Angeles acted as grand installing officer and presided over the ceremony. A banquet followed at the Eldridge House.

K. K. Portias James Woods School of Law University Kansas Phi Delta Delta National Women’s Legal Fraternity Anita Veale Los Angeles Calif Eldridge

Runaway Street Car Disaster Kills Five in Lineans City

Five dead and twenty injured as a runaway street car crashes into barriers. Motorman C F Ferguson was guarded at Poet Lespeval while authorities investigated a faulty brake system. A steel bolt failure and air brake issues are among suspected causes. The accident halted traffic and prompted city officials to review safety measures.

Lineans City C. F. Ferguson Lespeval le Wits Caine Taostead Tepilex Mar Stresa Kivtiozas Java

Sunday School Report Shows Largest Attendance This Year

A Sunday School gathering reported strong participation with many youths present and a turnout described as the largest in the revival history. Attendance near a dozen or more classes was noted alongside reports from the teachers and student members on ongoing church work.

Tao Ender Shea Ota

Deputy Charged With Non-Support in Kansas Case

Deputy sheriff Merritt Wooly and Bronson Bransen faced charges related to non-support. They appeared before Justice of the Peace John Clark and were held under 3400 for preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon.

Merritt Wooly Sell Kansas Andish Bronson Bransen Pearce John Clark

Plan for international court adopted by League assembly

Geneva Dec 1 The plan for an international court submitted to the League of Nations assembly by the committee that studied the subject was unanimously adopted by the assembly today.

Geneva Associated Press Assembly of the League of Nations Assembly of Today

Wolf's Conviction Stands in Supreme Court Dismissal

Washington December 18 The conviction of David Lamar the welter of Wall Street and Henry T Martin for conspiring to stop transport of munitions to the allies will stand after the Supreme Court today dismissed the writ of error obtained by the defendants.

Wolf Washington New York David Lamar Welf Wall Street Henry T. Martin Supreme Court

Major Dickson to Lecture on War at KU Convention

Maj Thomas J Dickson senior combat chaplain with American troops on the western front will speak at a University of Kansas convention on Wednesday at 10 am. He has addressed audiences in New York Philadelphia and other cities and will share wartime experiences with the Chamber of Commerce and Rock Chalk meeting at noon.

Thomas J. Dickson Guy Giher America Sieteef Suldich Europe Jie Gomes Lawrence

Obscure World War Remembrance and Tunnel Plans

Fragmentary report describes vast tunnel work linking a city with a lakefront and railroad depots, with 62 miles of track and 1000 trucks needed. It notes a proposed obelisk to honor allied soldiers and mentions Danish, American, and other troops, plus memorial figures and ceremonial details amid wartime context.

Joop Elec Peru Huilt and Pigeke Sgnal &Tonigat Costas Adisnerel Washington Eee Demanck Prague Uwe Swamen Albert

President Wilson appeals for aid to hungry European children

President Wilson urged Americans to fund relief for about 300 800 children facing starvation in central Europe. Eight organizations joined in relief work through the relief council and federal groups. He suggested one year's aid could cost about thirty dollars per child, with the U S government and churches coordinating distributions and resources across the affected areas.

Washington Wilson Europe Thelief Council Itko Perenne Trey Sue

Grain import duties urged amid tariff talk

A fragmented note argues for import duties on processed grain items to shield the domestic market. It references tariff escalation and potential schedules, indicating formal steps are needed to adjust trade policy and protect agricultural sectors.

Government tax reduction proposal discussed in committee

A fragmented report notes a plan to lower taxes to relieve ordinary earning expenses, advocated by a member of the Ways and Means Committee. The text references Washington and a discussion on possible jail time and penalties, with unclear specifics and names obscured in the OCR.

Washington Tee

Baldwin's First Dance on Public Stage Event

A fragmented notice describes Baldwin hosting the first public dance on a night at the skating rink. The event featured a three piece American ensemble and involved local performers in an early stage appearance.

Batdwin Baldwin

Dormitory Drive Supports Women’s Council Efforts

Students and faculty debate a dormitory drive led by the Kan Council of Women. The plan aims to strengthen student governance, campus democracy, and senior spirit at the university, with clubs and groups backing the campaign through outreach and events.

Piesekerl Council of Women Cowes

Fire damages four cars in bracket street blaze

Chief Williams Reinisch of the fire department reports four cars suffered substantial damage in a blaze. Insurance agency 2153 notes coverage against fire losses. The fragmentary text also includes unrelated proverbs and historical anecdotes about The Great Plague and smoking.

Prac Williams ‘Reinisch

Diplomat Says Holland Slavia Ties Break Off

The Hague December 14 reports that relations between Holland and Jugoslavia have been broken off, a diplomat stated today. The move ends official ties and follows recent disputes between the two nations.

The Hague Holland Juga-Slavia

Three Killed in Auto Accident Near Lawrence

Kansas City resident Whitzel and his wife and daughter died when his car rammed a brick building column in Lawrence after a collision. The front seat victims were crushed as the structure collapsed. Mrs Whitzel and the daughter died at the scene. the son and another passenger survived. The dead were to be buried in Lawrence. the family matriarch and relatives were notified. Neal Whitzel, a naval recruiting officer, and Frank Whitzel, a KU alumnus and former journalist, were mentioned as relatives.

Whitzel Kansas City Lawrence Ae. Threr Ome Whrer Whitsel Kirkton University of Kansas France As City Ben Dan Morcan Busines Ogle Utah

Sharlow Concert at the University scheduled for tomorrow

A Sharlow concert at the university gymnasium tomorrow evening features soprano Sharlow with Granville at the piano. The program includes classics by Scarlatti Verdi Rachmaninoff and more, with the performance starting at 8:20.

Sharlow THE University Will Uni Gymnnasium Granville Shoat Vandel Ginstale Dal Ganeus A. Scarlatti Johnie Peethoven Verdi Berlioz Gailie Morkjes Gretchaninoff Cecil Burleigh Rachmaninoff MacDowell Mr. English

Warren health car visits La Kansas with exhibits

The Warren health exhibit car, led by Miss Edna Burck, tours Kansas towns including La and Pittsburg. It showcases health education on sanitation, nutrition, dental care, and contagious disease prevention with new displays and charts. It will be open 9 to 12 and 1 to 6, plus one extra hour tonight.

Warren 5S Board of Health Edna B University Kansas Ruth Bar James Barrow Barence Santa Fe Ata Dr. Crumbine State Health Department Baieee Com Itisamoria Warren Cramifine Crumbine China Kansas Pittsberg Miss Burch

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