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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
1
Reporting from Paris, observers describe tense sessions over reparations as delegates push for concessions. British and French officials clash over terms while diplomats warn of near stalemate before a potential resumption of talks.
President Harding vetoed the Hursum Brill bill aiming to raise the cake of Tami Mexican wak vetat ans, calling the rise in government spending heedless. He objects to loose pension provisions for willows and endorses his veto with strong language.
Irene Schellkopf, wife of Buffalo jewelry maker P. Schellkopf, claims the half million theft occurred after a party. Police say Carman, a 20 year old artist, acted with two men to rob the Schellkopf residence on the fifth floor, subletting rooms for the plan. Mrs Schellkopf and Mr Schellkopf doubt Carman’s guilt.
The article notes Senate consideration of a proposed action regarding reparations and the Berlin treaty re stance with the United States. Probate Judge Frank Gunds and Man Studer of Tupeliny reported to Trove Judge Menger at his office this afternoon.
A Topeka weather bureau report notes six weeks of dry, mild weather in mid winter. Eastern and central Kansas wheat fared well, while western areas show poor moisture with sprouted plants dying from drought. Stock water shortages appear in several eastern counties.
C G Anderson, jailed in Lawrence County for unpaid lodging at the Lawrence House, was moved to Manhattan by Sheriff Hunter for trial on failure to pay bills. Emporia police seek him for unpaid bills and a bad check. District court in Manhattan may hear the case. He admitted belonging to Booster Sales Co and claimed to offer land sales nationwide.
King Albert of Belgium and the Duke of Brabant visited President Millerand in Paris before a cabinet meeting. The Elysee reception was enthusiastic with military honors bade him. Debating teams at the University will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the office of the public speaking department.
At Wiedemann's dinner meeting in Topeka 1923 Auxiliary officers were installed by state secretary Emma Hatorn. New president O C LeSner and officers include Daniels Lyons Creel Weed Smith Johns Fails. executive trio Ziesenis Mer win Read. Financial notes show $235 saved for special and general funds.
Professor Stokdyke and county farm agent H C Colglazier visit farms in the county to treat potato seed for disease control and soil health. They meet hog breeders at the county court and plan a spring demonstration on treated seed with expected potato growth results.
Edgar C. Frady a Chicago car dealer stands indicted for murder in the killing of Dorothy Thompson Frady at a Miami Beach hotel. Her sister testified to threats and abuse before the February 25 shooting amid a struggle over a pistol, with Frady later claiming illness and bail.
Three children were not expected to live and five more remained in serious condition after a fire at Lanets school burned the building late yesterday. Authorities opened an investigation early today to determine the cause.
Three diamonds valued at about $2000 were mailed back to Mrs. Maude Brewster of Lawrence after being stolen from her dressmaking shop last February. The package, sent from Lawrence, contained no identifying note and lay in the post office ten days before delivery. The return suggests the thief avoided disposal after fearing pursuit.
Two men held at the county jail were discharged after Ada Snider failed to identify them in a pocketbook theft on an alley near Ohio and Louisiana streets Saturday night. One suspect may face vagrancy charges in city court. The stolen bag contained more than 34 dollars.
In Jefferson City Missouri on January 3 the Missouri house opened under Secretary Charles Becker and Lt. Gov. Hiram Lloyd. Seventeen new senators were sworn in by J. Blair. W R Painter became president pro tem. R E Marrs and Harold Chancellor named secretary and assistant. Church member Rev Ben P Hill chosen chaplain. Senate caucus favored senator Frank Favis for leader amid party lines 19 Democrats 15 Republicans.
Colonel Harvey, guarding at the White House, visited Washington for the first time since leaving for his London post. No statement was issued on the visit’s purpose. His presence is seen as a possible link to administration officials amid arts conference developments.
Claude Scott, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, announced a Friday dinner meeting for the hotel committee at six. Bryant Morris, director of the hotel system camp, sent a telegram and will present plans for launching the hotel campaign. All committee members must attend at the Chamber building to begin work.
Teachers of the county gather at the county courthouse on San Janu V4 at 10 30 for a formal meeting to discuss school work issues. Nearly forty members attended the last meeting as the Schools has received a mum and cigarette posters from the state superintendent's office and sent them to district schools. The flap poster shows the Flag Salute and the American Creed while the cigarette poster illustrates the effects of smoking and physical coniction of a home ree?
Burt Comer of Cullison and Pauline Van Gastel of Pittsburg secured a marriage license yesterday from Probate Judge Menger. They plan to marry soon at the church.
The Neumann Company of Des Moines won the Kansas state library contract for 283 7, the lowest bid of six. They will also build Memorial high school in Lawrence and install plumbing and heating for 10 865. Other bids, bids rejected, and the legislature's 250000 appropriation are noted. Construction firms from Manhattan Topeka and Kansas City submitted bids, with Rand Construction Co. and others listed. Work is planned to begin within a year.
The American Legion hosts a smoker at its headquarters for ex service members with a business meeting and initiation. Dave Owl of Haskell Institute will present two wrestling matches and a boxing match, EL Brown adds two boxing bouts from city schools, and talks are planned by Van Bruner, T. J. Sweeney and Henry Asher. All All American Legion members are urged to attend with another ex service man.
John Montgomery editor of the Amoria Gazette and telegraph editor for Amporia, contracted pneumonia and was reported improving by his father Frank Montgomery. His fever is lower but his condition remains critical.
The regular mothers conference will be held at City Hall this afternoon from 2 to 4. Infants may be brought for a free examination during the event.
Union Pacific stock commission man M. Hill is steadily improving after an operation at Memorial hospital last week.
Washington reports a push for larger federal buildings in 140 cities to Congress. Secretary Mellon and Postmaster General Work cited costs over 40 million dollars with estimates including Hutchinson Kansas 200000 Lawrence Kansas 115008 Pittsburg Kansas 115000 Columbia Missouri 160000 Sedalia 29000.
University of Kansas records show 1922 in Lawrence was unusually warm, with all months except July above normal. The year’s mean temperature neared historic highs, Christmas day set a new high, rainfall and snowfall were below average, and wind days exceeded norms.
Lawrence lost out on designation as a Commonwealth Fund child health demonstration city. Fargo was selected for a complete program. Mayor Kreeck received a letter from Courtenay Dinwiddie praising Lawrence’s efforts and explaining the selection factors. Also noted: court-room floor carpeting planned and Hugh Dyer recovering from a broken collarbone.
Dean Butler explains how the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts ships Chicago art on a circuit to western towns. Next week Chicago Society of Artists shows 32 paintings in Lawrence with expressage and insurance prorated among towns. Lawrence participates on two circuits, pays costs, and plans to attract crowds without charging admission.
Douglas County Taxpayers League endorsed state reform measures at a meeting in Lawrence. W. F. Davis elected chairman and C. C. Gerstenberger secretary. They urged farm bloc formation, support for Senator Capper on agriculture, and opposition to a ship subsidy. Delegates would meet in Topeka to discuss unresolved items and possible abolition of the industrial court and state boards.
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