Congress O.Make Up Loss Card Questions Prize Bet
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
1
The note reads like a fragmented headline about a congressional loss and a prize bet on a ship. It lacks clear names, places, or dates and does not specify an event or outcome.
Washington reports revised estimates show a last fiscal year deficit of 380 million dollars in government steel shipping operations, with 300 million sought for current funding. Chairman Lasker warns the treasury and auditors misled Congress, asserts Admiral Benson had no link to the misrepresentation, and notes 204 million loss from operations while 160 million funded new ships.
Miss Harrietta Mitchell reports a new secretary will arrive in Lawrence around September 1 to succeed Miss Kailstyh Gunn. Risk previously graduated from the University of Chicago in 1917 and worked at Westinghouse labs aiding social services in Pittsburgh MA. She is attending the New York training school for secretaries. Ora Lee Rifk applied for citizenship. John Young of 1023 Ohio Street filed for naturalization born in England arrived 1914 and in U S since 1915. K U memorial campaign in Hutchinson faces hot weather delay but will continue until the goal is met.
County Superintendent O. J. Lane delivered seven thousand dollars in bonds to Farmers State Bank as purchasers for the Bis marck school building project. The event marked the last issue of the summer session papers.
Representative Martin B Madden Republican of Illinois was elected chairman of the House Appropriations Committee today succeeding Representative Good of Iowa who resigned. Weather notes show temperatures for yesterday and today with rainfall data and department line appears garbled.
Frank Saring, 16, of Brooklyn, is recovering after a knife accidentally pierced his heart while at a factory. The 11 inch blade slipped while he was cutting rope, entering the heart muscles. Surgeons at a hospital opened the chest and sewed four stitches in the heart and three in the surrounding tissue.
Senate report highlights turmoil at a naval academy with allegations surrounding Dan Iels and Franklin Roosevelt figures. Officials investigate leadership lapses and improper conduct prompting policy reviews.
Senate subcommittee reports that Clergymen and the Providence Journal proved the Newport wartime scandal among enlisted men at the training station. It accuses Daniels and Roosevelt of improper use of naval personnel to obtain evidence for dismissals, while Roosevelt disputes the findings.
In Austin Minnesota on July 19 efforts resumed to post 525.10 bail for Ransome J Thomson former comptroller of the George A Hormel company charged with misappropriating 10000 dollars from the internal affairs. No former associates appeared with bail money.
Indengadence Kansas July 14 The bodies of Mrs William Wood her father John Penniss and her two children Henry and Robert aged 5 and 2 were recovered after a cloudburst swept Cedar Creek where the family camped Mrs Pennills body had not been found Henry the sole survivor escaped with his children then saw a wall of water carry away his wife and her parents three miles north of Cedarvale another couple is believed drowned Henry Wood a smeller employee at Bartlesville was en route to Blackwell Oklahoma with his family rail lines washed and twenty five Santa cars washed from the line
Reports indicate a stalemate in Irish matters with both sides showing aloofness amid discussions. The situation hints at a possible deadlock as tensions rise over ongoing political discussions and policy directions.
Dublin reports unrest as Ulster premier Sir James Craig asserts that Ulster rights cannot be compromised while Lloyd George and De Valera push for self determination. Belfast reaction mixes cautious optimism with fear of rupture as negotiations continue without a final settlement.
The annual government expenditure report shows total outlays at 40,000,080,000, a drop from the prior year. Debt service fell to 9,182,027,170 while interest on the public debt declined to 999,000,000, and federal railroad control payments dropped about 300,000,000. The War Department led all departments with 3,101,000,000 in outlays.
Mares A. Low, 78, prominent railroad builder and noted midwestern attorney, died at his Topeka home after months of illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon.
Dr. Lindley argues cooperative houses at the University of Kansas offer the best housing solution for next year. Faculty and students praise cooperative living for safety, reasonable returns, and affordable, quality housing for female students and staff.
Specimens from South America are being received by the KK G school of pharmacy from Dr. C E Mulford a former student of Dean I E Sayre. An exploration party led by Mulford gathers new herbs and remedies from the upper Amazon region to aid studies. The Americans travel via Mollendo Peru and the western Andes toward the headwaters of the Root River Jearline toward the Amazon country.
A number of county teachers certificates were issued yesterday by the county superintendent following examinations held July 2. Five third grade certificates were issued to Ruth Anthony Lawrence, Fether Hrecheiser Eudora, Mrs Elizabeth Tuttle Blue Mound and De Wilson Lake View. Others receiving certificates include Lestat Fisher Warden Arthur Vinland Anne Hamnic Eudora Alana Kanzig East Honewell and Gladys Reeves Lawrence.
The condition of NM Newmark remains serious and now thought best to send for his daughter Mrs. Frank Yocum of Philadelphia. Mrs. Yocum and her daughters Frances and Janet will arrive in Lawrence tomorrow morning.
Secretary Linna Bressette of the state welfare board will address the Chamber of Commerce next week. She will discuss other industrial workers of Kansas and their working conditions.
Lawrence officials announced a contract with the John Francis Carnival Company for the county fair this fall. O J Lane cited the firm as a first class entertainment, comparable to Paterson Klein shows, with nine main shows thirty fronts and four rides set to operate throughout the fair.
A café meeting during the summer session heard that many workers delayed donations in the drive. Merle Prunty, secretary and chair, noted few subscriptions, while Prof. W Hamat Lorjeanization spoke of aiming past seven thousand dollars as the drive continues.
The scene reports growing demands for engineering-oriented athletes and rising coaching offers. McPhersons and regional colleges see a surge, with Dutch Lemberswil and Frank Ck Manthuille among those cited as prominent figures. Ernest Bilaylydes of Arkansas City and Tad Atchison schools also feature in the coaching dynamics. George Vary reportedly has multiple coaching offers under consideration.
A granite block weighing 600 pounds fell from a building site causing the death of a worker and injuring two others. The incident occurred as a crane or hoisting operation dislodged the heavy stone onto the street. Names and exact roles are unclear due to damaged text. The second term of the U S Law School opened with lower enrollment and notes on impending university resignations.
Beekeepers of Douglas County gather Friday at the Chamber of Commerce rooms under the Douglas County firm bureau for a program led by Prof Merrill. Topics include honey value, inspection, and bee health with speakers Gen Th T t and A Huff. Local officials note Kansas honey is a strong regional product.
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll of Philadelphia tells a House committee she delivered $5,000 to Major Bruce Campbell at Governor's Island to aid her son Grovey Bergdoll's escape. Campbell denies receiving any money and claims the funds were passed to higher ups in Washington and New York.
Washington reports the House stripped asphalt from the dutiable to the free list in the Fordney tariff bill with a 123 to 36 vote. On Longworth’s motion Republicans approved a 66 to 5 increase in the duty on citric acid from 10 to 12 cents per pound, claimed to protect California lemon growers from Italian competition.
A Pennsylvania business family faces a ransom threat after a kidnap attempt aimed at Randolph. letters demanding 50 000 dollars were received, prompting alarm as the wife reacted with hysteria. The notes, mailed from Sharau, resemble a pattern linked to local affluent households.
Announcement notes mixed views on locating the K. UL veaieserve between Snow Hail and the gymnasium. Proponents praise the area as a fine lawn used for outdoor plays and a central campus beauty spot, while opponents argue a different site could host the cafeteria without spoiling the view.
The Kay Mipeithe company works in a gas field northeast of Lawrence and aims to supply the Kansay Natural Gas Company by August 2. Youngstown company plans to resume field filling September 1. Local gas production interests report progress and upcoming efforts.
Chamber of Commerce luncheon reports progress on a second cooperative rooming house for university women students with pledges to finish funding. Dr Alberta Corbin notes housing and faculty quarter shortages as enrollment rises, urging expansion to avoid student exodus. Merle Prunty cites parental concerns and praises cooperative housing for safety and supervision at higher education institutions. George Kirchoff, George Kivehaff, and others discuss Credit Convention findings and industry appetite amid regional economic lull.
University announces seventeen departments will operate during the final four weeks of summer session with new instructors joining the regular faculty. Enrollment for the second term opens midweek with pre enrollment available at the director's office.
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