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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

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Clerical error annuls 1919 law on utilities measures

In Lima Potts Popeka January 27 a legislative clash over a proposed division of the Industrial Court is underway. An error in the original draft caused the 1919 law to be annulled, with officials noting the court is not overworked and can handle current cases. The legislature debates actions on utility measures as well as memorial buildings and public works funded under the act.

Popeka Guerreur Apen Avanur A. Stanley Wynnuntte Eenty Cepur Dros Avetoek Umunieintivier Kurisas Munich Tar Supreme Reurt House Jorm Senate

Legislative visitors tour university needs tour

Seventy seven members of the ware and means committee of the state legislature visit the University today. They are welcomed at noon with a luncheon prepared by the agents of the departments and will tour under the direction of Tindey to thoroughly investigate the university's needs.

Tventy Ware and Means Lewishiture

Weather Kansas Forecast Pair Tonight and Friday

A Kansas forecast notes a pair of days with mild warmth tonight and Friday. The text mentions light to moderate temperatures with a warmer feel later, though details are garbled and some words appear mis-typed.

Kansas

Gas Hearings Postponed In Topeka Area

Topeka March 27 hearing postponed on the industrial court issue fixing surcharges by gas distributors in Leavenworth Atchison Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City. New surcharge rises from 50 cents to 1.49 dollars per month plus the tariff price per thousand cubic feet to consumers.

Topeka Dan

Auto Collision Damages Big Car at Market Street

A serious crash at the corner of Market Street involved a big Cadillac and a delivery truck from Seider’s market. Readative was trapped in the wrecked Cadillac, freed with help, and treated for leg injuries at Dr A J Anderson’s office. The other car sustained damage estimated at about 1981,000 dollars.

Ober Seider Mesta Eelock Charles Thidetilfe Alvivine Marsuchttscits Rhiver Radelie Readetite Funk Tle A. J Anderson

Gideons Prepare Sunday Services in Hawrenes

Gideons plan a big Gideon day next Sunday with at least fifteen members from Kansas and nearby states speaking at churches in Hawrenes. Local churches are urged to arrange for a Gideon representative or contact J. Daniel of the YLA LC. The event follows successful meetings last Sunday led by T Grant and visits from Albion hospital staff and Welch chiropractic doctors.

Ramsad Galsa Poulry Laverence Gideon Hawrenes Hin Fron Kan Stats Wapens Mr. Griffin Minty J. Os. Daniels ALC

Kansas lawmakers map plan to redraw districts

Leisure talks in Wopeka focus on congressional reapportionment for Kansas. Debates center on moving Wyandotte from the Second to the First district and shifting Shawnee and Pottawatomie toward the Fifth, creating a western district and balancing seven seats in Washington. Discussions stress avoiding changes to major cities and the governor’s industrial court and road aid debates fade.

Wopeka Kansas United States Senate Washington Eidith Labhi Tialay Vaneyard Pottawatomie Eve Conwessman Industrial Court

World Almanac 1921 features 1920 census and conventions

The World Almanac for 1921 offers the 1920 Presidential results by state and for places with 5000 or more people, plus past census data. It includes biographies, tables, and listings on colleges, laws of 1920, and national conventions. Published by the New York World priced 64 cents postpaid.

America Dietiona Presidentia Republica New York World

State bill to bring all banks under guarantee law

Topeka January 202 As a result of the failure of the People state bank of Coffeyville with a loss of about £260,000 a bill will be introduced in the legislature Friday or Monday requiring all state banks to come under the guarantee law Representative Anupp of Coffeyville announced today he is drafting such a bill. The defunct bank was not guaranteed.

Topeka Bank Coffeyville Anupp Cofferville

Still Far Apart on Reparations In Paris Meeting

British officials remain divided with the French view on reparations during a Paris session. Britain urged restraint and warned against punitive terms while French representatives pressed for tougher conditions. The debate touched on Germany’s wartime penalties and the role of industrial experts in shaping any settlement.

Paris Aimlers Allien Payie Fawna Crone Pratt Douine Qonis Leghour Linge Gorge Great Britain Council United States Fisthiun Washington London Gerlin Geneve Spa

Petition filed for separation and child support

A plea was filed this morning in county court seeking Emma to divorce and obtain child support. The petition notes cruelty by the husband and requests a separation and support for the children.

Stadium Campaign Gains Momentum in Kansas City

Kansas City alumni drive a stadium fund as Mrs A Henley leads a $5,000 subscription push. A noon Chamber of Commerce meeting in Lawrence reports strong crowd support, with total subscriptions topping $370,000. Donations include $35,000 from A Henley and others from university and local groups.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce A. Flenhy Tua Co Ober Amd Phu Hlair Charlton Walfrord Charlton Connerve Ginal

Britain to Defer Debt Payment to United States

French political writer seeks extension to 1936, report notes British plan to defer debt payments to the United States. Ambassador to the United States British envoy arrived to report to officials on the matter.

Britain U. S Chalmers Pemanent Secte Linkeish Treasury United States Iitis Edi de Paris Iie Fir Auckhand Goidee United State Vrumie Guoain Uten Yaris Jan

Yes for Davages Edith Tiling Filed on Tatte Og

Fragmented report mentions Charles 1, chork at the Pouwlas county diss shret enurty this morning and references a wreck event north of lod and a store incident. Names and places appear garbled with no clear actions or outcomes to verify.

Edith Tiling Charles Pouwlas Ashi Thames Wreckinge Lod Petrier Stunk Peery

Marchan Proposal Sparks Michigan Industrial Reform Debates

A Michigan state measure emerging from the labor department seeks to reorganize state agencies. The bill, presented to the Kansas industrial court, aims to streamline governance and enhance state oversight. Governor and lawmakers discuss potential implications for industry and labor relations.

Wage reduction discussed by labor committee officials

Labor committee members from the American Federation travel to Chicago for a meeting to consider wage reductions for members in the leading sectors of the country. Pennsylvania Railroad official W. Ow. Atterbury and Lehigh Valley’s BL Leum, among others, expected to attend and present arguments about current rails rates and guaranteed protections.

Ciween Labor Committee Padfreideon Chae Pridzay Thie Sieo W. OW Atterbury Pennsylvania Railread Leumis Lehigh Valley Asd Bo Vilehh Dle Ni

Fanny's Wpgning and Newlyweds in New York

A fragmented poem note about Fanny Hurst and her idea of happy marriage. It cites Joseph Gousha and others, mentioning Fanny and her husband Ed, with Dawn and Josend trying the scheme, finding it failed, leaving them miserable and now flat-hunting in New York.

Joseph Gousha Hove Fanny Hurst Fanny Dawn Josend New York

Fragmentary Note on Infringement Claim in Harbin City

The readable text references a claim that RKO would infringe on Intel Japanese authorities in this city to build reless phutts at points in the. The fragment mentions Harbin and Tienstsin with unclear context and dates.

Wbghat Tienstsin Harbin Rko

Townwide rally stirs support for stadium appeal

A crowded meeting in Lawson heard an appeal to back a community project aimed at funding a new stadium. Speakers urged residents to contribute and support the plan, praising past efforts and stressing the benefits to local youth and the town’s future.

Sex Distinction Policy Sparks Senate Debate

The debate centers on a proposed sex distinction measure as opponents challenge the principle and potential party impact. Senators Dockine Taylor Bet support the bill with varying views on male and female roles, while Green of EIR County argues for self-protection rights for men and women.

Senate Dockine Taylor Bet Satelin Tareki Ian Bowdy Green Eir Snyder

Enrollment Split From Local High School Class

About eighty two pupils completed the first semester at Chumier High School. Only two of the group are set to enroll at Lenree High School, per a report from FL H. Olines 1. The remaining two students plan to enroll elsewhere.

Ail Hut L. HL 3 Pmpila Chumier High Schoal Lenee High School Fisu FL H. Olnes High Schoe

Opened Bid for Belvoir and Baldwin Bridge Projects

County commissioners met to review leftover business and address needed county affairs. A second session opened bids at noon for the Belvoir bridge and a second span west of Baldwin.

Ie of County Commission Belvoir Baldwin

Tomorrow Volunteers Day Raises Shared Fund Appeal

Tomorrow marks Volunteers Day with a call for un solicited supporters to contribute to the fund. Organizers urge participation from all community members to bolster ongoing efforts and projects.

Fire sweep forces workers from ten story building in Kansas City

More than twenty office workers escaped from smoke filled upper floors after a basement fire broke out in a drug store at Tenth and Main. Elevators were shut by smoke, and the fire was blamed on a short circuit in the basement stock room. initial reports said no injuries.

Kansas City Tenth and Main

Twenty Four Go On Trial For Matewan Battle Indictments

Twenty four men face trial in Williamson West Virginia over indictments for murder tied to the Matewan battle of May 19. Judge R D Bailey overruled defense motions to quash seven indictments on grounds a grand juror was not a West Virginia resident at the time.

Williamcon W. Va Matewan R. D. Bailey West Virginia

Arkansas Negro Burned by a Mob Near Nodena

Jan 27 reports from Nodena near the lynching scene say Henry Lowry a Black man killed O T Crag and a plant owner and his daughter. Lowry was tied to a log on the Mississippi bank and burned after a confession. In Mt Vernon Illinois Loren Williamson a garage partner in a $26000 theft has confessed and been arrested in connection with the January 14 robbery with Guy Kyle.

Lowry Mt. Vernon Ill Loren Williamson Guy Kyle Williamson

Editorial convention features papers on The Newspaper and Its Town

Lucile Cleveland and Alfred J Graves seniors in journalism will present papers at the state editorial association in Topeka on Saturday. The topic is The Newspaper and Its Town. The pair have gathered data for Kansas editors. A separate item notes a roughly $34,000,000 agricultural appropriation bill advancing to the Senate in Washington.

Lucile Cleveland Alfred J. Graves Department of ‘Journalism State Editorial Association Topeka Miss Cleveland Graves Kansas Washington Senate

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