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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
1
Washington officials and industry leaders prepare for possible mail disruptions as railroad strike actions threaten interstate service. President Harding reportedly favors emergency drafts only if needed, while Chicago and Indianapolis groups arrange air and legal avenues to maintain mail flows during the labor unrest.
International president Timothy Healy announced a nationwide strike by 000 stationary firemen engineers and oilers on U S roads effective Monday July 17 at 8 am. The walkout follows a recent referendum and includes sympathies from road crews and shop crafts. An injunction restrains strikers from interfering with Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf trains in Guthrie Oklahoma.
City sanitary officer Ed Anderson reports state rules require a sugar spoon with every sugar bowl in restaurants. He will continue inspections to ensure compliance, warning proprietors and staff that neglect of this dining etiquette is more than a breach of manners.
Missouri state troops entrained at Sedalia under sealed orders for Poplar Bluff to relieve St Louis forces and prepare for summer encampment in Nevada. National Guard units, 250 strong, arrived in Poplar Bluff guarding Missouri Pacific property amid reports of planned strikes and potential violence.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday. Warmer in southern portions Saturday. Temperatures show maximum yesterday and today’s minima around 65 degrees.
Reports from Topeka state on strike by deputy marshals refusing lodging at several hotels and rooming houses after visits by a striker committee. Governor Allen and U S District Attorney Al F Williams say an investigation will proceed under the industrial court law if warranted. In Parsons National Guardsmen on strike duty visited a barber shop and restaurant and signs ordered removed. General Martin warned stores using discriminatory practices will be closed.
Gov H J Allen in Topeka warns that union officials who post strike notices for the railroads and stationary engineers firemen and oilers will be prosecuted under the industrial court act. He vows protection for workers if the strike proceeds and enforces penalties against those posting notices in Kansas. The local federation officers are under bond to appear for posting the July 1 strike notice.
A company report lists 1,825 men at work in the Santa Fe shops in Topeka on July 14, up 52 from yesterday. Ten departments operate at full force and officials note many applicants are strikers from other division points, while Topeka strikers move between divisions.
Nonunion coal operators convene with Secretary Hoover in Washington to seek ways to curb small operators from exceeding recently set price limits. Hoover says potential measures exist but no drastic enforcement due to lacking laws. Mention of Chevrolet Sedan and Coupe appears as fragment.
Washington July 14 President Harding considers that he has power as chief executive to operate coal mines in an emergency but officials have not stated if such an emergency exists A spokesman noted impeachment would be the only way to authorise drastic actions and a risk to serve national welfare was implied
Subscriptions for the Memorial Campaign reached over 1800 during an early session at the University convocation. John Porto, campaign representative, said the drive would continue into next week to reach as many summer students as possible. Several donors contributed large amounts including 500 from TH Kaine, a 1918 graduate in Seattleville, and 100 each from Guy Chapman Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Bailey.
On July 14 Gustave Toulvet, an anarchist known to police, fired multiple shots at Prefect Naudin. Authorities say President Milier was the intended target, though none hit. Toulvet told police he did not seek killing, only a demonstration to draw world attention to the proletariat.
Final examinations in the university law school were held today across all classes. The summer session begins Monday with many students enrolling in the second session this afternoon and continuing tomorrow. Enrollments proceed in Green Hall and residents risk late enrollment if not signed in by tomorrow noon. The two five watch sessions replace a six and four schedule, with finals Friday and the four weeks term starting the following Monday. The first inauguration featuring soldiers from various states was that of President William Henry Harrison. Drs Welch & Welch The Chiropractors.
A Buick carrying tourists overturned near a bridge four miles west of Lawn. The top collapsed and saved the riders from injury, marking the fourth accident at the same embankment in county. No injuries reported. belts summoned from Lawrence for recovery.
Reported work on a aluminum and steel wire electric line between Lawrence and Linwood extended beyond city limits. Workers pause during safe stringing as weather cooperates. Poles up to halfway to Linwood, university car service resumed, and streetcar track changes affect local routes.
Potatoes digging has resumed in the Kaw Valley though heavy walls and flood remnants slowed work. Dealers say rains did not significantly affect overall county yield though some fields were damaged by water.
Illinois will pursue justice for the slain non union workers in the Herrin area massacre near Herrin Illinois despite time and effort. Attorney General Edward J Bruninger stated the government will continue until those responsible are brought to justice. J L Lewis and other United Mine Workers leaders are set to recommend actions to support the government plan to end the coal strike.
Willard Marsh a two year old paroled Topeka resident tried to kill himself yesterday evening near Walnut street North Lawrence. He cut his throat wrists and removed his clothes throwing them in the river before being found by nets Mehoud. He was taken to the county jail and later to be returned to the state hospital after officials were notified.
A Republican dispatch reports the capture of a Free State post at Kinlough and another at Riverstown in County Leitrim with prisoners and firearms. It claims lopsided losses for the Free State and notes an Army Council formation in Dublin amid intensified censorship and expected movements in southwestern Ireland.
The Hague conferees will not hold further joint talks with Soviet representatives until new proposals are submitted. Non Russian delegates will meet separately and plan a plenary session to adjourn likely next Wednesday. Manchester returns from Detroit library association meeting.
Twenty nine infants were brought to city hall for periodic physical examinations during a mothers conference. Four babies came from outside Lawrence. the event marked a first for some attendees and highlighted community health efforts.
Weather records show Lawrence received 1.28 inches Sunday night to Monday, 0.86 inches on Tuesday, and 1.25 inches on Wednesday in a three day period. The rainfall, while not the heaviest locally, could endanger flood levels in vulnerable areas.
Two University graduates Annette Ashton and Leon Becker will depart Seattle September 1 for Peking China where Becker will serve as business manager of the University of Peking The couple plan a Bates Park Colorado wedding next month Becker formerly held university posts and world mission work Ashton is active in local college circles and Alpha Delta Pi The report notes Peking University is a major Orient college under church supervision and one of the largest in the region
Two traveling salesmen were seized by unidentified men from a Texas and Mississippi railroad line. One was forced to return to his employer, the other released by armed guards. Police say strike breakers are suspected. the situation remains quiet.
Secretary Hughes answered Hamilton Holt of the Woodrow Wilson Democracy cult no prospect for government sharing in maintaining the permanent court of international justice until a provision allows the American government an appropriate voice in electing the court's judges without League membership.
Work begins on the University women’s dormitory on the North College hill block between Ohio and Indiana streets three blocks from campus. The project uses about $190000 state funds, with completion expected May 1 1928 and full readiness for the fall semester. The dormitory will house about 150 students and five staff, easing housing for University women.
Henry Williams was arrested near the urban station yesterday morning by Officer Charley Cathourn with tin quart bottles and a half pint of white whiskey on his person. He was turned over to county authorities and had previously been convicted eight months ago, serving time and paroled without paying the fine.
A chaotic note from Atlantic City outlines plotting for Elks events with a busy schedule from Sunday through Monday plans in Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. City officials report registration closes July 21 at city hall and say turnout remains light with few unregistered voters.
Police found merchandise from the Pochler Company to Kansas along the Union Pacific right of way yesterday. A merchandise car was broken into Wednesday according to Union Pacific officials, marking a second car robbery in a short time.
John S Lovett secretary of the Michigan Manufacturers association visited Lawrence on his way in Detroit after a vacation with his mother near Ottawa He is a University student former K U football player and ex Chicago Tribune staffer.
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