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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1923
Page
1
Reports from Constantinople and Washington indicate no mediation over Smyrna, where foreign warships including the American destroyer Litchfield and the Hopkins may remain despite Turkish warnings. Commands clash with orders as officials debate legality and safety.
Ismet Pasha Turkish foreign minister arrived in Lausanne with the Turkish delegation en route to Angora. He said the Lausanne talks are not closed and that Turkey will not concede its legitimate rights. He stressed Turkey seeks pacific aims but insists on no abandonment of its position.
A Dodge sedan owned by William Docking was reported stolen last night to police headquarters. The incident is under investigation as police seek clues and the vehicle’s whereabouts.
Weather bulletin reports cloudy skies and early mist with a tight temperature range. Forecasters expect variable winds and cooler air, with no major storms in sight for the region tonight.
A hungry dog on the ice near Chicago's downtown district prompted Thomas Berg, a chauffeur for a local society, to risk his life to rescue the animal. Onlookers watched from the shore as the daring act unfolded yesterday on Lake Michigan.
Snow first of winter falls in multiple Kansas towns with reports of one inch in Salina and early morning accumulations in Goodland Clay Center Junction City and surrounding areas. Weather bureau predicts broad Missouri snow cover by nightfall as northern Kansas sees fresh moisture and cold air.
A Baker celebration planned for Monday evening February 12 at Baker University features a dramatized allegory of the school’s history and life. A committee of faculty alumni and students organizes scenes from pioneer settlers to student life with a finale uniting all elements under Baker We Love Thee.
Geneva Feb 10 Associated Press Umidr a decision taken today by the disarmament conference of the league of nations. the council will be asked to invite the United States government to present concrete proposals on international control of arms traffic and private arm manufacture. Students Can Learn Grades Registrar George O Foster announced students will have no chance to adjust grades by visiting the Registrar's office between 4 and 5 pm. grades will be issued only at that time. Two Killed in Plane Crash at Kelly Field Lieut Harry J Martin and Sergt Walter F Grodecki were killed when their plane crashed and burned during a rifle-target flight at Kelly Field. Kansas City Auto Show Opens Kansas City Feb 10 Over 350 car models and 75 different makes will be shown, with a new radio exhibit feature. County Commissioners Met The county commissioners met for the third session of the month.
Washington February 10 The British debt funding bill passed the house yesterday and was ordered reported favorably with minor amendments today by the senate finance committee by an 8 to 3 vote. Democrats voting against the report urged final action with a postponement until Senator Reed of Missouri returns to Washington. Republican leaders want immediate action on the senate calendar. A White House conference discussed amendments to steer the administration ship bill toward compromise, but no definite presidential opinion was stated.
Paris reports that German cabinet ministers will be barred from the Ruhr by French and Belgian forces. Premier Poincare and Foreign Minister Jaspar drafted a brief note, delivered to German embassies in Paris and Brussels, after a Brussels conference on Ruhr action. Degouthe remains in command, with an allied high commissioner to be appointed as suggested in Rome.
Cumberland BC Feb 10 Bodies of thirty two miners recovered from a holiday night explosion. Officials say one body remains trapped in the mine making the total thirty three. Funeral rites for fourteen white miners will be held tomorrow. Dublin modern political note declares continued struggle for independence with army mobilized. Republican chief of staff proclaims perseverance.
The Douglas County fruit grower group held its regular monthly gathering at the Chamber of Commerce with O G Whitney secretary of the state horticulture society in attendance. Bo P Smith, president of the local association, chaired the session and a basket dinner was served at noon.
The Boonville Friends Athletic Club edged a local opponent last night in a hard fought game. The team plans to face Independence High School tonight and then return to Lawrence tomorrow. Mrs Leeds obituary notes a domestic tragedy amid community reflections on selfishness and risk.
In Topeka, four women note Lawrence prices are lower for store purchases, crediting the Better Business Bureau. The next sale day will be set at Tuesday’s 7:20 PM meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building to discuss February sales and policy changes. Charles Decker, BIS president, says a few membership vacancies remain for local merchants.
Dawson February 10. Snow covers the torn No. 1 mine wreckage as rescuers from Phelps Dodge search for additional bodies. Forty-one dead confirmed and seventy-nine still trapped after Thursday’s explosion with 122 workers present. Recovery work continues with new shifts and repair crews in the shaft while spectators gather. Relatives remain hushed as hope fades for survivors.
Democratic leaders plan events on Washington's Birthday February 22 with Judge Cornell Hull chairing the noon Kansas Democratic Territorial Association gathering and Henry T. Rain headlining the Banquet of the Kansas Democratic Club. Governor Jonathan M. Davis will toast Kansas after-dinner, Mrs. Mamie Sharp speaks on World Peace, and Judge C R Douglass addresses Democrat Lawyers. Club officers include Hugh P. Farrelly ill presiding, George A. Allen Topeka organizer, Mrs J Bar Topeka treasurer, and R B Nye Newton leading the editorial group. The session blends shop talk with politics and votes follow the dinner.
The mayor, bankers, leading merchants, professional men and University faculty say a new hotel will spur town and campus prosperity. They urge accepting their viewpoint and suggest financing via daily savings from a Superior Chevrolet purchase.
Alexander Howat remains jailed in Cherokee county despite Governor Davis commuting his sentence for violation of the Kansas Industrial Court law. The $500 fine was reduced to one dollar, but court costs remain unpaid and Judge Frank W. Boss ordered detention until costs are settled.
Governor Jonathan Davis and Democratic lawmakers will attend a Douglas County Democratic dinner at 6 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Topeka Democrats will join the event nine representatives from Topeka will attend they will provide cars to Lawrence guests Tickets are available from the People's State Bank or from Jacob Badsky but demand will limit the supply.
Joe Howe of City Center was appointed by Governor Davis as assistant state business manager. Howe earlier served on the state board of control during the Hodges administration and was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the last election. He ran a Abilene newspaper and later worked in insurance in Clay Center. A Doerr of Larned offered to replace the late James A. Kimball as state manager.
The state supreme court reversed a lower court ruling in the case involving Shirt National Bank of Rockfort and L. L. Phillips. Phillips faced a $384 note dispute with Universal Talking Machine Co that went to Rockfort Bank, with failure to pay noted. The piece interjects a moral about repeatedly urging citizens to subscribe to a hotel fund, praising local boosterism.
Claude Scott of Wellington retired last night to spend the week with her husband and prepare for moving into a home at 1600 Rhode Island Street.
Fire at the Acoma Fraternity House 1225 Oread woke members before 5 AM as smoke filled rooms. Flames spread from basement to upper floors, mostly interior damage. Owner Mrs. E. L. Brown insured. fraternity property insured though member losses uncertain. A second alarm at 1015 Pennsylvania exposed no damage.
A post office mail truck driven by Jack Grimes hit a Santa Fe street car at Seventh Street morning about 6 30. No one injured. The street car was forced off tracks and needed jacking back. Grimes blamed poor observation but claimed he did not hear the car.
Unofficial reports from Lawrence hotel workers indicate rising confidence that the $50,000 hotel project bonus will be increased in coming days. Subscriptions recently total about $40,000 with many teams not yet reporting. Workers express near certainty of success as the drive continues, listing contributors and noting forthcoming updates in the Journal-World.
W F Harmon, seven miles north of Lawrence, in his eightieth year, installs a new electrical plant to light and pump water on his farm. He helped promote the rural telephone line and was among the first farmers to buy an automobile, known for driving one of the best horse teams in Lawrence days.
Articles valued at 2000 to 3000 dollars were stolen from Rowlands Book Store on West Fourteenth Street in the night. Twenty three dozen fountain pens, many expensive, plus silver trinkets, gold knives, a watch, charms, pearl beads and other small items were taken. A desk was forced open and stamps and two dollars in change taken. Police estimate pending. bloodhounds from Kansas City, Kansas followed scent to Santa Fe station where it was lost. Reports sent to Kansas City and Topeka.
Lawrence welcomed the first snow of the season starting after 9 o clock this morning. Snowfall is steady and sticky with frosty air keeping flakes from melting. Farmers value the moisture as soil beneath a dry layer remains moist and in fine condition for wheat, aiding a potential bumper crop.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Douglas district court verdict finding Sam Sweezer guilty of liquor law violations. He received a one year sentence in the state penitentiary after a May term conviction. Two more Sweezer cases are on the February district court docket.
District court will reopen Monday at 9 oclock with civil cases to be tried by jury. Monday docket includes Fred Gleed versus Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads and others. Gleed sues for 147.60 plus costs for hay destroyed by fire in Rock Island yards after shipment from Lecompton to Ottawa.Wilson and Ford sue Samuel R. Allen to stop interference with harvesting 18 acres of corn and seven of feterita, and seek costs. Kane sues L Watts for 35.65 for groceries and costs. Remainder of criminal cases not yet set.
Dr Louis Schapiro of the state health board spoke at the University of Kansas second annual school for city officials. He urged stronger measures to control 21 communicable diseases through epidemiology and contact tracing, immunization, medical inspections in schools, sanitation oversight, prenatal and infant conferences, venereal disease education and enforcement, and public health nursing follow ups.
Reiché Mihall, a 71-year-old Bavarian peasant in the Artberg mountains on the Austrian side of the Bavarian frontier, wrestled a full grown golden eagle from the roebuck it had just killed. He carried the bird alive to local fame as it fought to escape, hindered by snow on the ground.
Englah: Faculty to Meet The English Faculty of the University will meet at 4:80 o'clock Monday afternoon in room 213 Fraser Hall Harold Lloyd Gets License Los Angeles Feb 10 Harold Lloyd film comedian and Mildred Davis leading lady obtained a marriage license here today The optimist sees a fine new tire proof hotel in Lawrence and thousands of strangers coming and going each with a good word for the town The pessimist recognizes that he is giving sway some of his money and fails to see the possibilities of a feast Lawrence and a larger University
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