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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1922
Page
1
Associated Press reports rail workers from 30 000 to 125 members at New York Central and other lines joined or threatened walkouts. Peace talks stall as leaders seek to protect seniority and rights, with Grable pushing to keep maintenance of way workers from crossing picket lines.
St Louis July 17 Federal Judge Trizher declared he will impose jail and penitentiary sentences rather than fines on strikers who violate federal court injunctions. He said penalties will depend on the seriousness of the offenses. Springfield Associated Press road shops by strikers 5
Four railroad companies including the Wabash Illinois Central Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and Alton were hit with preliminary injunctions by Federal Judge Fitzhenry restraining strikers. Cincinnati reports cancellation notices at the Big Four freight houses as E M Coffin the manager said actions would be taken once feasible. Patrolling artillery from Missouri state forces arrived at Chaffee to guard reopened Frisco shop and additional troops departed Poplar Bluff after seven shots were fired with no culprit identified.
About 25,000 maintenance of way workers struck without president Grable’s authorization. J C Smock said officers may outlaw the action. Grable, in Detroit after conferring with President Harding, said union will not expel strikers immediately but will interview them to persuade a return to work while awaiting national decision. Pietroit July 17 Associated Press.
Chicago July 17 postmaster Arthur C. Tauder announced after meetings with airplane operators that all available planes would be used for mail service if rail strikes curtail operations.
More men resign to a strike order at Parsons on July 17 1850 as Katy stationary firemen and oilers walk out. The absence of this labor halts new plants at the round house and locomotive shops, disrupting operations and delaying work.
Practical life saving demonstrations directed by Captain Raacke of the life saving division of the American Red Cross will be held at the University on Saturday July 29. Dr. Allen notes the event aims to stimulate swimming interest and reduce fatalities. Medals and diplomas will be awarded to those who perform creditably in the tests on July 23.
At 9 30 this morning train No 3 on the Seaboard Air Line derailed one mile south of Ca Ga after hitting a broken rail. Five coaches overturned leaving two cars on the track. A negro dining car cook was killed and several passengers injured.
Western Oils announced a 25 cent reduction in the price of central west grades of refined products at its Findlay operation, signaling lower fuel costs for customers in the region.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures in southern and extreme east portions. Conditions show variable winds and temperature readings at 7 p.m. yesterday 7 a.m. today and 1 p.m. today with noted maximum and minimum values.
The Civil Service Commission held an examination at Lawrence last Saturday, July 15 for the Linwood postmaster position. No one showed at Lawrence, but candidates may have gone to Leavenworth. A prior exam produced only one applicant and no appointment. Sam Kappes remains postmaster though his term ended six months ago.
Daniel Goode 40, farmer of Bear Atlanta Kansas, killed his wife with a club then drowned his two relatives including his wife's mother before taking his own life with a rifle. Neighbor reports wife escaped to warn others. Police found Goode dead with a gunshot wound. two bodies recovered from a creek.
Workmen repair the streetcar line near Mud Creek crossing of Interurban and Union Pacific tracks as Kansas Electric Power forecasts completion in two weeks weather permitting. Transformers for the Bridge and Kim substation arrived. poles set between Towrance and Linwood. Streetcar repairs between Breezedale and Haskell near courthouse wrap up. rebuilt cars with new motors and trucks to be deployed once arrivals complete.
Norton advertising manager of others returned this morning from a visit to Chicago and Kalamazoo Michigan. In Chicago he attended the convention of the I P B M A and obtained ideas on new window displays. He visited manufacturers of lines carried by his firm. Mrs Norton accompanied him and will stay longer in Kalamazoo with her family.
Seventy new shop employees of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and seven city policemen were poisoned after eating food served to strike breakers. Health officials dispatched dozens to inspect all railroad yard meals to prevent a recurrence.
Reports from Washington Wheeling Steubenville and Wellsburg detail a deadly coal mine conflict. Officials say federal protection may reopen mines and deploy troops. Sheriff Duval and others are casualties while more than two dozen are wounded as clashes erupt near Clifton and Jetland mines.
Mrs L M Gensman wife of Oklahoma congressman from the sixth district visited Lawrence on Saturday to see friends. A former University of Oklahoma student she earned her LL B in 1908 and was en route from Washington to Lawton. Dr Albright Chiropractor.
A specified program to end coal and rail strikes was discussed at the White House conference with President Harding Governor Sprout Senator Pepper and Attorney General Alter of Pennsylvania. No announcements were made on the proposals under consideration.
O. J. Lane county superintendent of schools received a request from the United States Bureau of Naturalization to conduct an citizenship class for aliens awaiting final papers. The course uses the Citizenship Test book and, upon passing examinations, graduates receive certificates in an Americanization program. Further details available from Lane.
The memorial drive raises funds for a million dollar memorial. John Parker says the campaign continues beyond this week as remaining students are urged to contribute. Pledges arrive from FLD Gilmore in Guanajuato Mexico and Ht Scheffer in Turallup Washington, plus Maggie Not of Harper Kansas.
Washington reports a proposal to outfit wireless telephone links for art-safers and mine rescue. The idea suggests equipping trains and field stations with apparatus to broadcast warnings and safety instructions to multiple mining regions, tying into regional rescue efforts.
The reparations commission was officially notified that Germany has deposited million-fold marks in fiscal banks to meet her July 15 reparations deadline.
Kansas highways largely back to ideal conditions as of today per the weather bureau. Only Lawrence reports rough roads with a single point listed. Commuters head to Count the new Chevrolets tonight as city combatants meet at halftime.
A fragmented report states county taxes collected up to June 2 total 244 in caxes with a shortfall against anticipated Mullion year revenue. Delinquents and cancellations widen the gap, while the grand total up to June reflects ongoing efforts to redeem delinquent taxes and close the levy.
The Kansas department of the Legion announced a statewide bonus campaign to inform voters in Bouwhis County and nearby areas about a forthcoming referendum. Three Legimaires will explain the measure, answer questions, and provide cost and benefit details while a postcard will promote the Hanns bill and its features.
A current Atchison item says Kansas Electric Power Company acquired the Atchison Railway Light and Power Company. Victor Emanuel, NY financier and head of Kansas Electric Power, leads a survey by engineers of Atchison property. Minanutis control Ran sis Electric power, with a Lawrence branch and plants in Emporia Parsons and others in Kansas.
July 12 report details tractors expected to be provided by the American Friends Service Committee to Russian famine areas. Quaker groups will plow communal plots for fall crops, with at least two weeks’ work per stoppage, prioritizing remote districts with high death rates and low rail access. Animosity and garbled lines appear. also notes about law enforcement and a sheriff requested by the Aicher & Dalton company regarding a road near Lawrence to prevent traffic on a new slabbed route.
The Mohler horseshoe pitching club fell to Jne Ulm's West Enders in an afternoon match at Tourist Park. The Mohlers, once lucky, hope to regain prestige after repairs to their home track at the Tartan Church complex.
The non Russian subcommission on property agreed this afternoon to meet the Russian delegation tomorrow and discuss possible restitution or compensation for confiscated property.
A large list of horse entries and owner names is shown for the two and four starting heats with purses of 400 dollars each. The manuscript provides names of horses and owners, scattered across towns and states, illustrating a bustling regional harness racing card.
A fragmented account of rural Britain during economic hardship notes that some former paupers buy cars and invest in diverse crops. It highlights a farmer who retired with a large fortune after diversifying into fruit and other produce, inspiring others to follow despite skepticism about agricultural policy and payoffs.
Merchants in Lawrence report strong turnout and higher sales on Friday and Saturday advertised in the Lawrence Shopping News. Many first-time visitors traveled from nearby areas, with store figures up and expectations of continued cooperative promotions growing.
Bituminous operators representatives from the principal producing districts were in Washington for a vital meeting today to form their response to President Harding's offer of arbitration to settle the existing strike.
A young child of Mr and Mrs William Bankel of Vermont fell from a second story window at about eight o clock in the evening and sustained injuries. The child was taken to Jones Hospital for treatment of a broken limb and possible head injuries.
A report describes an intrusion at 920 Maine Street where items including clothing were stolen after a break in noted last night. The text also mentions crude oil price movements in Pittsburgh with a 25 cent change and daily savings promotions around Chevrolet offerings.
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