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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1923
Page
9
The French occupational authorities announce start of thorough mine seizures in the Ruhr, with German mine owners warned of confiscation and court martial if they resist. Ruhr magnates vow to resist deliveries while French control begins at dawn.
Cameron Beck, director of the New York Stock Exchange, will lecture Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the University building. Beck, a noted authority on tonal guidance and leadership, has traveled to speak in chambers of commerce cities. Lawrence is invited to attend as he discusses success factors from a career spanning many years with the New York stock market.
Delos Duty Williamson county states attorney opened for the Herrin riots trial asserting five defendants are guilty of murder by conspiracy beyond doubt. He said the victims were shot after surrendering and being disarmed and assured of safety.
Readable text notes general forecast for Mansas region. Tonight mostly fair with warmer conditions in eastern and southern portions. Temperatures recorded include 7 pm yesterday 7 am today 2 pm today with expected maximum and minimum values for today.
Chicago dated report shows 25 percent more cattle on feed in the eleven corn belt states on January 1, 1923, than a year earlier. The rise appears in both eastern and western groups of states. December 1 figures indicated a 27 percent gain since 1921 with the west up 80 percent and the east 20 percent.
Washington reports that British and American debt commissions have halted progress awaiting London consultations. No concrete recommendations to amend the funding law are anticipated. The British depart New York Saturday and a tentative agreement on terms seems weeks away.
From Harrison Arkansas reports indicate the situation was quiet this morning. Interest centered on a possible legislative investigation into labor trouble from the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad strike. A citizens committee announced it would issue a report with information gathered by questioning strikers.
A resolution by the Association of British Chambers of Commerce calls for a moratorium on German reparations for an agreed period, an immediate fixing of sum Germany can pay, and a form of international loan to Germany. The plan was approved today in London.
Tomorrow at city hall a free baby clinic welcomes any child under school age for a physical examination. The session begins at 2 o clock and runs through the afternoon for parents seeking routine health checks.
The American Legion post plans a ceremony tonight to initiate all new members not yet initiated as part of the ongoing campaign. The Legion Auxiliary held its regular semi monthly meeting last night as part of membership efforts led by Mrs. Sam Nelson, who recently visited her mother in Topeka and attended a Lotaris club meeting. Market Basket Every Friday.
Topeka January 17 with the soldier bonus measure nearing practical operation a state commission to administer distribution awaits companion bills on bonus fund depositories resident definitions and timing for postwar 1 a day pay. Frank Samuel says June 2 is a conservative distribution guess while the American Legion will assist. The house approved senate bill 28 for 3000 to furnish the governor mansion and 1500 for the contingent fund in a 97 to 0 vote. Fifteen new house bills include a plan to require voter approval for large municipal bonds and property sales and a 5 cent bounty on jack rabbits in Butler county.
The Peckham clothing store at 807 Massachusetts is sold to G. B. Williams, J. P. Williams and Grant Herod. They will take possession next week and reopen as the W and H store. Inventory will be taken this weekend. C. B. Williams also sold his 1021 Massachusetts grocery to join the clothing venture. Peckham plans no immediate changes beyond interior updates later in the year.
Work begins on clearing the southeast corner of New Hampshire street to make way for a new and modern laundry building in Lawrence. The structure at 908 Massachusetts street, owned by Van Bruner, will be replaced with a Superior Chevrolet facility, with completion expected by late spring.
New York January 17 The government will bottle all bulk liquors held in bond and guarantee their proof and quality to protect the public from poisonous whisky bought at drug stores on prescriptions. The decision was announced by Frank Bowler internal revenue collector for the second district of New York after orders from David H Blair internal revenue commissioner in Washington.
Washington reports drastic curtailments in denatured and industrial alcohol dealings as federal prohibition authorities revoke scores of dealer permits. A major alcohol plant lost its license and dozens of reissuance applications were denied after a conference with Acting Commissioner Jones and Bureau heads.
Paris January 17 Aambassadorial council ordered an expeditionary mission to Memel to establish a provisional interallied authority under French British and Italian control. The council seeks recognition from Lithuania of responsibility for the invasion and to acknowledge the new provisional administration.
Police identified an automobile found with about $9000 in cash and bonds as loot from a Cambridge Rangas bank robbery. Ralph Klopten, who admitted participation, was captured last night at a farmhouse ten miles from Pewhuska Oklahoma authorities announced today.
Several Lawrence educators appear on the Suule of Administration program in Topeka at the Baptist church tomorrow and Friday. Prof Walter R Smith leads the college station. Dean F J Kelly lectures on Problems in Scientific Study of College and University Administration.
Albert Faulkner of Arkansas City and head of Rotary Twelfth district spoke at the Wiedemann grill room today. He praised Rotary's personal life impact and urged support for a bill allowing major cities to buy farms for underprivileged boys to become useful citizens. Mrs Faulkner attended with Rotary Aids entertaining her at the country club.
The Lawrence Hi Y and Haskell M A will hold a first time joint service Sunday at 7 30 p m marking the start of several meetings to foster friendship among five Y M C A groups Roland Brown president of the Hi Y will lead the program with short talks from Hi Y members on club work at the high school a report on summer camps and several musical selections are planned a return meeting for Haskell students will be arranged for Sunday night.
Lawrence Building and Loan associations reelected all officers and directors at the annual stockholders meeting. Officers: Dr H L Reding president, George O Foster vice president, Charles H Fucker treasurer, D Coen Burn secretary. Directors: H Reding, ALff Boynton, George Foster, B S Weatherby, George W Hackman, Oren Stevenson, George Shawnee. Judge C E Lindley named attorney. Year’s business reported with an $82,000 loan increase.
Fire of undetermined origin raged at 3 am in St Joseph damaging the Light and Power building, street railway offices, and labor temple. By 4 am flames were controlled with damages estimated around 75000 dollars including offices storerooms fixtures and buildings. Enrollment slows at high school as students delay registrations and the real estate board to meet. A Topeka man found his Cadillac set to be stolen and returned after authorities located the car in Topeka.
Miss Edna McBride arrived home on Monday evening after spending the past seven months with relatives and friends in San Francisco, Cal.
The Ways and Means Committee of the Kansas legislature visited the University of Kansas in Lawrence to inspect facilities and discuss needs. About twenty one members, led by chair John A Parrell, attended with other representatives Morgan and Reeks from Douglas county. Chancellor Lindley opened convocation and the event included remarks from Hatcheld and performances by the University Women's Glee Club. The party dined with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and planned a future stop at Manhattan for the State Agricultural College.
Omaha January 17 U S Rohrer prohibition director for Nebraska seized at an express office a case of whiskey sent from St Louis to the Medical Supply Office in Omaha for the attending surgeon. He asked prohibition headquarters for guidance stating no instruction existed to ship whiskey between army hospitals. Major Addison Davis said such a shipment was unheard of and that whiskey was requisitioned as needed like medicines.
Fraternal Order of Eagles chapter 309 prepares a class of about thirty members for initiation in Topeka on January 29 with weekly practice meetings and committees guiding the process. Also a flood control bill would authorize 10 million dollars annually to advance Mississippi River plan. A brush fire on 430 Michigan Street prompted a quick department response and extinguishing efforts. Dr Albright, chiropractor.
Washington January 17 President Harding cancelled all engagements to stay in bed due to grippe. White House officials said the day was set aside as a precaution and his condition showed no serious developments.
Sheriff reports Robert Brandt a.k.a. several names including Count Van Arnim and Martin Braun has a long criminal record across the United States. Convicted for larceny and thefts of microscopes, medical books, and lab equipment, he was sentenced in Wisconsin in 1918 and previously held in Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania facilities. Authorities traced him after a taxi driver’s remark and a small card reading microsco. He claims German birth, French identity, and a medical education, but records show he worked as an orderly in hospitals and labs and used many aliases during a nationwide theft spree.
G. E. E. Lindquist, Hadkeil Institute religious director, will depart Monday on a three week trip to the Southwest and Pacific coast. He will inspect Indian schools in Santa Fe Albuquerque Phoenix and Riverside before returning to duties. F. H. Olney, Lawrence High principal, heads to Topeka for a Schoolmasters’ Eve banquet at 6:30 tonight, a gathering of principals and superintendents.
C. E. Birch will teach the first commercial law course at Lawrence High School this semester as part of the business program. It is a one semester class organized to expand the school’s curriculum. Drs Welch and Welch, chiropractors.
Governor Jonathan Davis urged a return to old Kansas ideals at Centenary Methodist in Lawrence during a Wallace W C T U event marking prohibition’s third anniversary. He cited constitutional preamble and Lincoln’s Gettysburg words, urged equal rights, law enforcement, and vigilance to preserve the nation and state laws.
The Lawrence high school could not meet classes today as history teacher Miss Irma Spangler was unable to attend. A substitute teacher from Co. J. Hileton in Chicago was assigned to cover the period, with the art furniture dealers holding an event nearby.
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