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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
1
Midleton reports a truce in Ireland set to begin Monday with Dublin involved. Conference action to King indicates official coordination and potential outline of terms.
London reports that a ceasefire in Ireland is to take effect as talks advance. Eamon de Valera and Prime Minister Lloyd George are expected to meet next week to discuss a formal conference with hopes for a permanent settlement.
Belfast July 19 The latest political development in Ireland drew a cold reception in the capital as critics accuse leaders of truckling to the murder gang and delaying progress toward peace.
Trish announces start of discussions in Dublin on July 9 with aims to foster atmosphere for peaceful talks. All military and police searches to stop, reinforce dispatch suspended, police to operate under metropolitan force from noon Monday.
Belfast News cites editor captions on the truce noting Downing Street delays and disquieting complications that unsettled loyal subjects and honorable men.
London reports a second day of Dublin talks led by De Valera with Lloyd George. Editors welcome the Irish truce and a move toward permanent peace, noting optimism and a rare appearance of Sir Nevil MacReady in Dublin in uniform amid peaceful streets.
Kansas Industrial Court continues its inquiry into coal prices with testimony from coal operators and selling corporations. It aims to fix average prices from the Pittsburg field and determine why consumer coal costs are up about 100 percent over mine prices. The Devereux murder trial features defense and state plans for further testimony as jurors may be seated tonight. President and Mrs. Harling plan a weekend cruise on the Potomac aboard the Mayflower with a small party.
In wartime dispatches a charge for gas on gunboats protecting American interests in Xican Waters appears disputed. The report notes official actions asserting necessity of support vessels for defense.
Reports from Mexico City and Vera Crux say the Tampico disturbances have subsided and Governor Tejada confirms the situation is tranquil. Officials cite no need for a Mexican naval guard and note limited damage while detailing talks with Plutarco Calles.
Lawrence notes indicate a supreme lodge meeting of the Frittorvial Aid Rain will be held next week in Detroit with delegates from the west and southwest. Officials including supreme president Dr V A Young and officers will report findings and discuss annual affairs and committee appointments.
Sisters Mrs J D Johnson age 64 and Mrs Steve Watson age 70 were killed last night in Elmdale when a freight engine struck them as they crossed the track. They did not see the train.
Forecast indicates fair conditions in Kansas with continued warmth into Sunday. Temperature readings note highs near 68 and varied timings across yesterday and today, reflecting stable mild conditions.
Applications for new automobile and truck licenses filed yesterday at the county treasurer’s office. Total fees paid amounted to 75.75 dollars.
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a memo ruling in a labor dispute involving Charles Wolff within Topeka. The decision addresses whether wages paid in a house are governed by industrial relations statutes and how constitutional provisions apply. A Wichita resident testified as part of the proceedings, with the commission seeking evidence to determine if a wage scale aligns with the industrial rate for the Wolf case.
A demure five year old girl from Tapela weighing thirty four pounds captivates onlookers as she learns to perform wheel moves and stunts with both hands and feet off the ground, turning in graceful circles under supervision.
County farm agent R O Smith cites efforts to collect farmer views on laws and conditions from Hise Nearmintter and Senator Arthur Capper Kansas. The data moves from local farm groups through state and national farm organizations to compile and summarize input for policy consideration.
Do's Bhela seeks to leave the 49 Craig hold up policy in place as part of an unclear 1831 arrangement. The note mentions a suspended action and ongoing questions about policy details and authority.
A brief note signals hesitancy toward new building law. Insurance rating groups refuse enlistment, casting doubt on enactment timelines as authorities weigh impacts and revise positions.
City officials in Topeka and Lawrence debated a proposed ordinance yesterday. Officials reported limited progress as insurance commissioner Frank L. Travis was absent and Lawrence officials pushed for a draft aligned with local needs and the inspection bureau findings.
Twenty three city superintendents are invited to a Chamber of Commerce meeting at the university to discuss education leadership. Names listed include Wilkeson, Reares, Bathlinseale, Oldenilien, Parrris, and others as potential participants. The event aims to address urban school governance and reform ideas.
The article reports boxer Jack Junson being released from Leavenworth after serving ten months of a one year sentence for violation. It notes his plan to avoid immediate return to the ring and to pursue attempts at regaining a championship.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled today on a trust arrangement involving Topeka property deeded to Martin Rh. Niece a professor at the University of Kansas Lawrence. The Douglas County decision affirmed the trustees’ duty to support the deceased’s parents under the terms, with minor modifications to the county court framing.
Saljra, Ailen Roe, and Genevieve Roe of New Cambria were alive this morning though two are in extremely grave condition. They reportedly were blinded by dust and drove their car into a Union Pacific train near New Cambria last evening. Trainmen said the car collided with the locomotive and a second car of the train.
State officials visit the station as oil inspectors Motter and colleagues arraign C. J. Goenour, H. J. Harage, and others for using faulty measuring devices to sell gasoline at less than stated. Investigators say several pumps and meters were miscalibrated, allowing under-measured fuel sales. The case centers on accuracy of gasoline measures and enforcement of metering laws.
A group of about seventy merchants in Lawrence will close shops by 6 pm on weekdays for a trial period through July and August. Several lines of business will not be affected and will remain open until 6 o clock to ease clerks workload during the hot days.
Reported in Pittsburgh and Chicago as extreme heat casts a deadly toll. New York and nearby beaches see crowds under stifling temperatures with policemen guarding streets overnight. Multiple fatalities cited in Chicago and New York with temperatures rising into the 90s.
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Unit Construction Co awarded the stadium contract to complete six memorial sections by November 24 ahead of the Missouri Kansas football game. Work will start late next week with excavation first, employing about fifty men, then carpenters, and later cement pouring as the schedule allows.
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