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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
1
Reports from London say regular Italian troops entered Fiume city, as Premier Giolitti outlined terms for capitulation to avert a similar move by Jugoslav forces. D'Annunzio's followers reportedly wounded. shell fragments hit the palace, with troops advancing toward Ancona. Prisoners taken as they surrender after fierce fighting.
Washington reports Dan W. Sims, hired by the Department of Justice as a special prosecutor in federal indictments against real operators and miners in Indianapolis, resigned after differences with Attorney General Mabre over evidence to be used. He was summoned to a Senate committee meeting as Calder plans an executive session with Kenyon and Edge and Republican colleagues.
In a rough report the youth Vanee Wadhams recovered his sled after an incident where two or three young girls connected to his vehicle were involved. The sled was damaged and later found attached to a car before ownership was clarified. Wadhams retrieved his sled at 6:15 after a search.
Halcomb Gray, secretary of the state board of administration, announced plans to establish a new state hospital for drug addicts to be independent of existing state hospitals. He estimated 1,900 to 2,000 addicts in Kaneas and said the proposal will be submitted before the legislature.
In a house session Chairman McField of the banking committee proposed a constitutional amendment to bar the federal government, states, counties, and municipalities from issuing any tax exempt securities. The move seeks to curb tax advantages across government levels.
Countess Gebreina Markievicz, tried by court martial for conspiracy to organize a secret society, faced a sentence of two years at hard labor. The charge cites plotting from January to September 1920 to form a Sinn Fein auxiliary society and links to plans to murder officials and train with weapons.
December 31 deadline looms as late payments trigger penalties. County officials report heavy tax business, warning delays will slow processing and increase penalties. Deputy treasurer notes office overwhelmed by last day rush, stressing timely payment to avoid fines.
New York reports the murder of ex gangster known as Monk is solved after a police reveal he died in a motor accident last Sunday in his old stomping grounds. Investigators cite feud ties and recent underworld activity linking the death to former associates and wartime control.
Simmons Hospital, long run by Dr Cl A L Simmons, was sold this week to Mary Fowler who has directed it for twelve years. She intends to continue operating the facility on its existing successful lines.
Dean HW L Butler of the School of Fine Arts travels to Chicago for the Music Teachers Association meeting from December 28 to 31. He will also join the Presidents and Past Presidents gathering of the State Music Teachers Association during the same period.
December 28 report from Rio says an amendment to the electoral revision bill before the Chamber of Deputies aims to extend voting privileges to Brazilian women over 21 who can read. The measure targets literacy as a condition and reflects ongoing reforms in the country’s electoral laws.
Fort Scott Sorghum Syrup Co seeks to abrogate its contract with the local International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. The case, the first by employers under the industrial court act, tests open shop rights and union bargaining while the firm argues for flexibility during the busy season and to avoid unnecessary payroll costs. A ruling sets precedent on requiring full boiler staffing.
New York report shows hold-ups in the financial district diminishing from last year. Surety companies attribute the drop to ex-police and firemen hired as guards, protected transports, and aggressive prosecutions of dishonest workers, with substantial investments in detecting related crimes.
Independence Kansas reports E Denny sought on a 5000 dollar false pretenses charge did not return from Vancouver British Columbia. Sheriff Troutman says Denny is jailed in Vancouver unable to post 4000 bond amid extradition struggle. Croutman, en route home from Sale, notes national guard sent after Wharton killing unrest.
A planned thrift meeting in Lawrence was postponed after business houses closed Saturday and Sunday. Mayor George Kreeck and J J Meade attended at 5 PM, but organizers decided to delay deciding on launching a thrift campaign during the national thrift week.
A proposed post office basement reconfiguration may occur if the inspector’s recommendation to the treasury department is adopted. Plan includes lowering basement windows and constructing partitions to create a large parcels post room and smaller rooms for rural carrier handling.
An official notice invites women to take a January 1 examination for railway mail clerk positions. The announcement states that women will be employed at railway terminals, with Kansas City listed as the nearest terminal though exams will be held locally.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce outlines 1921 goals at noon meetings on January 4 and a January 6 session with Phi Sigma Delta at the Chamber rooms. A dinner for KU football men is planned for New Year’s Eve, with new members elected and reflections on farm bureau work and civic improvement efforts.
The Lafayette wireless station is informally turned over to the French government as the American government proposes free two way official messaging for an indefinite period. The plan would cover War Navy State and Commerce messages to and from France and dispatches from French representations to Washington, with Annapolis station in return offering similar free service. Private cable and wireless firms now handle this traffic.
Seth Fenton, president of the Douglas county farm bureau, and H. G. Van Neste, treasurer, arrived to aid the membership drive check in the county. P. W. Enn, state treasurer, has spent several days on the effort, and Enn, Fenton, Van Neste, and RO Smith, county farm agent, will review the lists together.
In San Francisco on December 22 two men are deaf and a third probably dying after drinking bootleg whiskey, police physicians announced today. The incident highlights the dangers of illicit liquor in the bay area.
The 2nd annual Akklesia of Chi Garoma Delta opened in Kansas City to run until Friday. The program included a report and an open session led by Chancellor E H Lindley of Kansas University on the role of Greek letter fraternities in universities.
A Rizal program by Filipinos at the ATI Presbyterian Church features University students from distant lands discussing Rizal's achievements and offering musical selections. Notable participants include Nakpil, Nolaseo, and Penaforte, with a Cebuano style orchestral lineup and guest honorary member Lawrence, formerly vice governor general.
Kansas City reports a well dressed man about 86 found stabbed to death at Ninety-eighth and Holmes streets. He was unidentified, spoke briefly, left a blood trail and tire tracks nearby, no weapon recovered, overcoat intact. Kiwanis club to meet Thursday night at 6 o'clock at the club rooms with B Filwin Lang in charge.
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a temporary stay halting Judge C A Smart of Douglas County from further action in the Richard J. Hopkins antitrust case against Pochter Mercantile officers. The order bars Smart from enforcing contempt citations against Hopkins and stops the return of seized papers, with actions to dismiss the suit also restrained. Hopkins appeals to the Supreme Court.
King Alfonso and Queen Ena of Spain visited London for two weeks, drawing crowds at Piccadilly hotels. Their son Prince Jaime remained for ear treatment, while the royal party attended many society events. The royals shopped heavily, purchasing cars, horses, and numerous toys and items for the royal household.
John H. Crawford state labor commissioner announced moves to seek a compulsory boiler inspection law and a licensing law for engineers. Investigators found the Ottawa boiler likely exploded from cold water poured into a hot almost dry boiler, killing one and injuring ten seriously.
Emma Cox and Fran tise Chahis faced indecent conduct charges, pleaded guilty after earlier not guilty pleas, and were fined 25 dollars each before release yesterday afternoon.
The Eudora Methodist church at Modora made a substantial contribution to the Near East relief fund. On Sunday the congregation collected a total of 300 dollars. Welch & Welch, Chiropractors.
A blaze damaged the mess room and several state rooms in the President's yacht Mayflower while tied at the navy yard. A board of inquiry was convened to determine the cause.
City commissioners spent an hour discussing fire hose purchasing and referred the matter to the finance chief and five commissioners for action. Bids from three manufacturers suggested price drops after year end, some guaranteed savings if prices fall within ninety days. The Texas & Kansas Oil Co proposal for an oiling station at Southpark corner was noted but no action taken. Licensing revenue for the period ending January 1 set a record high, and a street light was ordered near Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Finance and inspections reports were filed.
James B. Smith announces a 27 member delegation from 27 Willey states to urge a 100 million dollar annual appropriation for 10 years before the House Appropriations subcommittee. The group aims to fund major waterway improvements with broad district representation and support from business and farming groups.
Dewey Stanfey was taken into custody after presenting a $700 forged check drawn on his grandfather Diowertichi Stanley. Police say the 16 year old, living with his father on 1016 North Erie Street, forged his grandfather's signature to pay taxes and repay funds. He signed a contract promising to return home and earn money to cover the amount, then admitted to the forgery after questioning by officers at Farmers State Bank of Williamstown. Chief Fish reports the youth gave the alias Jack White and confessed to forging the cheque before being remanded with his father Lee Stanley of 516 North Van Buren Street.
Clipped, unclear text notes intensified enforcement in Real Man's Town with days of action aimed at alleged surly behavior. Details are fragmentary, but report references sweeping swoop operations by authorities over a period of days.
Federal agents from Chicago raided thirty five Hurley open saloons, arrested about seventy people, and seized liquor in a decisive December operation. The town, center of anti prohibition sentiment, saw no shots fired in the first hour amid bargain liquor sales and lingering regional defiance.
At 35 o'clock this morning the fire department responded to the post office at Seventh and New Hampshire, believed to be a fire but caused by no water in the boiler heating system. A chimney fire endangered Professor Goldsmith’s home at 1428 Tennessee Street, with the department called at 4 14.
Marion Ohio dispatch says Senator McCumber the sole Republican to back ratification urged President Harding to press ahead with a new association of nations outside the league, declaring the league statue dead as far as the United States is concerned.
Lawrence reports the death of Harvey R McIntire age 51 at a Kansas City hospital after fourteen weeks of treatment He was the son of Mrs Margaret Ellen McIntire of 24 Massachusetts Street Survived by widow a son Emery McIntire a KU student at Chicago medical school and daughter Leonn McIntire a Kansas City high school teacher Funeral services will be from 2902 Askew Avenue Kansas City Missouri Thursday afternoon
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