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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1923
Page
9
Reports from Paris describe the Allied talks on German reparations during lunch breaks as delegates push for a settlement. British and German positions clash over a British plan, with Poincare resisting immediate acceptance and France seeking terms.
President Harding vetoed the Bursum bill which would raise Civil War and Mexican War veteran pensions. He called the proposed government expenditure seedless and criticized the bill's loose provisions for pensioning widows.
Mrs Irene Schellkopf reports jewelry valued at 500000 stolen after a New Year party. Host Barrett Carman, 30, held on accusation of acting in concert with two men who robbed Schellkopf in Carman’s sublet fifth floor apartment. Police say the apartment was prearranged. The Schellkopfs defend Carman as innocent.
A senate entry introduces a resolution by Robingon and others to authorize the President to appoint one or more American representatives to the renovations commission, subject to senate confirmation, revising Berlin treaty provisions to grant U S participation in Versailles era separations sections. Probate Judge Frank Bonds and Paul Studer of Topeka were married this afternoon by Judge Menger at his office.
Topeka reports a sixth week of mid winter drought across Kansas with wheat benefiting only from potential rain or snow. Western fields show little growth with moisture absent and soil blowing damage from winds. Livestock benefit from open weather but stock water is scarce, while eastern counties report mild conditions resembling early spring.
C G Anderson held for unpaid lodging bill at Lawrence House in October. Sheriff Hunter takes him to Manhattan for trial for failure to pay his bills and for passing a hired check. District court in Manhattan likely to hear case. He claimed to head Booster Sales Co and LOOSTINS company with plans to sell land quickly.
King Albert of Belgium and his son the Duke of Brabant visited President Millerand in Paris ahead of a cabinet meeting. A large crowd at the Elysee Palace greeted them with enthusiastic reception and military honors were rendered. In other news a University of Kentucky debate meet was called for 4:30 PM Thursday in the public speaking department office.
Officers for 1923 were installed at a Wiedemann's dinner meeting with Mrs. Emma Hadorn of Topeka presiding as installing officer. New president Mrs. O C LeSner and other officers were named along with a ceremonial bouquet and a musical reading by Mrs. Myrtle Beir. The group reported $130 in savings and $85.46 in general fund, noting the treasury began the year empty.
Professor Stokdyke and county farm agent H C Colglazier visit farms to treat seed for potatoes and guard soil against disease. They spoke to hop breeders, plan spring demonstrations, and advised Clifford Dine on potato seed treatment. Farms near Eudora were visited. Stokdyke departs for Manhattan tonight.
Edgar Frady, Chicago auto dealer, stands indicted for murder in the Miami Beach hotel killing of Dorothy Thompson Frady last winter. Defense to argue the wife was shot during a struggle for a pistol after alleged abuse and threats in Frady's suite. The trial follows her death and Frady’s bail history, with the case recalling a hospital stay in Chicago and prior bail of $50,000.
Three pupils were not expected to live and five more were in serious condition as Lanett school authorities opened an investigation into the blaze that destroyed the school late yesterday afternoon.
Three diamonds valued at about 32000 were mailed back to Mrs. Maude Brewster, a Lawrence dressmaker, after theft last February. The package, postmarked Lawrence, contained the diamonds in a chamois bag with no note. Postmaster and sheriff investigated, noting the sender unseen and no identifying marks. Brewster plans to place the rings for sale in Kansas City, insured for full value, as insurers dispute the loss.
Two men detained at the county jail for the theft of Mrs. Ada Snider's pocketbook were released after she failed to identify them. She said she saw two men near the alley between Ohio and Louisiana streets Saturday night as she returned home about 9 o'clock. One suspect was later taken to the city police court on possible vagrancy charges. The stolen pocketbook contained more than 40 dollars. Also noted is a meeting of the American Legion Eli Ferrell Dorsey post tonight at the post hall over Peoples State bank to finalize plans for an upcoming membership drive.
Jefferson City Jan 4 The Missouri House opened at noon with Secretary of State Charles Becker presiding. The Senate followed five minutes later with Lt Governor Hiram Lloyd chairing. Seventeen newly elected senators were sworn in by Justice J Y Blair. Painter was elected president pro tem Marrs secretary and Harold Chancellor assistant enrolling clerk. Enrolling reporter Frank Armstrong and Chaplain Rev Ben Hill chosen. Senator Frank Faris nominated floor leader amid strict party lines with teems of Democrats and Republicans.
Ambassador Harvey guests President Harding at the White House on his first Washington visit since his London posting. He offered no statement on the visit’s purpose but his presence may give officials closer access to background of Paris conference developments.
Claude Scott, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, received a telegram from Bryant C. Morris, director of the Hackenbury Hotel System Campaign in Lawrence, announcing his arrival with his niece to begin operations. A dinner meeting for six o clock on Friday has been set for the twenty six hotel executive committee members to review plans and start the campaign.
The Douglas County Teachers Association will meet at the county courthouse on Saturday January 13 at 10 80 a clock. The session aims to address school work problems with formal proceedings. About forty members attended the previous gathering. O J Lane has received flag and cigarette posters for distribution to districts, including the Flag Salute and American Creed and an illustration of cigarette effects on health. The agricultural appropriation bill totaling 58 991 585 was advanced by the house after Speaker lette rejected a motion to send it back for amendments including 360 060 for free seed distribution.
Burt Comer of Cullison and Pauline Van Gastel of Pittsburg Kansas obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge Menger yesterday. They plan to wed at the Grocational Church by Rev Ray Eusden. The report also notes a fire at Geo Butler's Hup car at 1000 Massa yesterday causing little damage. Grange Annual Dinner and installation announced for Friday at the Grange Hall. Albright chiropractor.
Des Moines firm Arthur H. Neumann & Co will build the University of Kansas library, awarded a 233000 dollar contract by the state board of administration. The bid was the lowest of six. Plumbing heating awarded to Salina Plumbing Co for about 14870. electrical bids rejected. Library to be ready in one year.
The American Legion hosts a smoker tonight with a short business meeting and initiation. Dave Owl of Haskell Institute provides two wrestling matches and one boxing match, while LE Brown adds two boxing matches from city schools. Talks by Yan Bruner, T J Sweeney and Henry Asher are planned. all ex-service members urged to attend. John Montgomery slightly improves after pneumonia, though remains critical per a telegraph report to his father.
The regular weekly mothers conference at the city hall will be held tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4. Infants may be brought to the conference for a free physical examination.
Recovering from an operation at Memorial hospital last week Union Pacific stock commission man M. V. Hill shows steady improvement.
Washington reports a push for larger federal buildings in 140 cities with costs over 40 million dollars. Secretary Mellon and Postmaster General Work presented estimates to Congress listing Hutchinson Kansas at 200000, Lawrence Kansas at 115000, Pittsburg Kansas at 115000, Columbia Missouri at 100000, Sedalia Missouri at 290000 as examples.
The 1922 weather in Lawrence was unusually warm with a long growing season. University of Kansas records show a mean annual temperature of 56.51 degrees, exceeded only in 1921 since 1868. All months except July ran above normal, November +8.34. 54 days reached 30 or higher, 21 in August. Christmas Day 48 is the highest for that date at the station.
Fargo North Dakota was chosen as the first demonstration city under the Commonwealth Fund demonstration program for child health. Mayor Krecek acknowledged a letter from Courtenay Dinwiddie praising Fargo’s readiness to undertake thorough health work and noting Lawrence was not chosen due to factors beyond the city’s control.
Dean Butler explains the University School of Fine Arts travels a western circuit. Chicago Society of Artists will exhibit 32 paintings in Lawrence next week. Exhibit value exceeds $50,000. expenses are shared among towns on circuit. no admission charged. Lawrence on two circuits, similar to Wichita, with participation from Topeka, Hutchinson and Manhattan.
The Douglas County Taxpayers League met at the county courthouse and endorsed most Kansas State Taxpayers Organization measures. W. F. Davis of Baldwin was elected chair, C. Gerstenberger re elected secretary. They backed farm bloc organization, Capper agriculture plan, and opposed ship subsidies. Three measures were held for today, with delegates to confer in Topeka ahead of a state meeting. Legislature debates abolition of the industrial court and other reforms. the state organization favored abolition of the highway commission and other cost cuts. County officials and representatives discussed tax dodgers, office consolidation, and university salary questions.
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