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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
The governor of Illinois faces immediate trial after formal charges accuse him of fraud and embezzlement. The case highlights alleged financial misconduct at state level and prompts calls for accountability.
Springfield July 21 Governor Gary Small and Lieutenant Governor Fred E Sterling face indictments for conspiring to defraud the state of 2 000 000 and embezzling 700 000 with Vernon S Curtis of Grant Park Illinois named in the same indictments Bonds set at 150 000 for Small and Sterling Curtis 100 000 Small intends to resist arrest and claim executive immunity while the grand jury urged legislative action to safeguard public funds and probe official delinquency The report accuses the Grant Park bank loans to Chicago packers and state fund handling of improper loans and balances during Small and Sterling years
Generally fair weather continues tonight and Friday with little temperature change. A weather bulletin notes calm conditions through the period, with no significant cooling or warming expected and mild overnight readings.
Representative Patman of Cass county presented to Governor Ness a petition with forty nine signatures from house members urging the Texas legislature in special session to submit a bill prescribing penalties for men who disguise themselves to inflict punishment on persons without any legal complaint filed. He said the Governor did not commit to any action.
Three inmates Warren Kearns James Thompson and Bert Francis crawled through a skylight to escape the city jail after midnight The trio had been serving short terms for varying offenses including disturbing the peace unlawful co habitation and violation of the bone dry law Skinny Wilson stayed behind after being released from custody to finish the jail sweeping task and later gained liberty for refusing to depart The escape involved prying bars and possible visitor help with two prisoners AWOL recently
The Japanese cabinet plans to join the Washington talks with a program avoiding discussion of sovereign rights while seeking to debate Shantung and Yap issues, argued to have been settled by the Paris peace conference. Viscount Uchida, questioned by peers, affirmed that Shantung and Siberia were not slated for discussion despite popular belief.
Paris reports an international appeal urging nations to organize immediate aid for billions of Russians suffering famine in the Volga region and southwest, where disease spreads and the government lacks resources. leaders warn Europe faces a grave crisis if relief is delayed. Washington reports deny compensatory duties on textiles and leather products as Republicans and Democrats form a coalition to block the measure. Mrs Henry Warbinton and daughters Louise and Esther visit Lawrence with Welch & Welch Chiropractors.
London July 21 The talks between Lloyd George and De Valera fail to yield a concrete peace basis. Proposals from Lloyd George, supported by his cabinet, are less than ten articles and may form the nucleus for negotiations, with De Valera and his aides returning to Dublin to comment after further talks.
Authorities at the University of Kansas deny receiving viscera from Edith Plowman of Ottawa. The Ottawa woman, said to have died from poison, had parts of her body sent for analysis. A commission of Ottawa physicians adjudged her Friday and she was taken into custody after arrival from Kansas City. Relatives in Kansas had claimed she tried to kill herself.
Chicago Trust Company was closed this morning by state bank examiners after an immediate examination of its books. Officials said the move is routine and that there was no known shortage, with the process expected to take three or four days.
July 21 the state supreme court granted an alternative writ directing Judge D. P. Fuller of Cowley County District Court to dissolve his injunction against Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. to prevent a rate increase in Arkansas City and Winfield. The case will be heard on its merits October 3. Auto license collections totaled 353.50 for 72 cars, two trucks, two motorcycles, and one motorcycle dealer license. A marriage license was issued for Elmer W. Hicks of Kansas City Kansas and Vers Pecans in Kansas City, with Rev. Frank Je Ings presiding.
William Docking of Lawrence is appointed deputy commissioner to reorganize the People's State bank of Salina. He says the effort will take about sixty days and involves a thorough asset analysis and rechartering plan. News reports had incorrectly claimed Docking disposed of his Lawrence banking interests. He will oversee visits to Salina during the process.
Sheriff Will Johns recovered a car stolen from W Hillon of Lone Star after a hold up at Twenty Third and Louisiana streets Saturday night. The county treasurer of Nebraska City reported seeing a man and woman leave the vehicle under unclear circumstances and took possession, locating its owner. Dillon was notified and plans to travel to Nebraska City tonight.
An evening program at Pinckney Park includes the Fraternal Aid Union band concert and the presentation of a new hospital clock for Lawrer Memorial Hospital. Mrs. H. B. Asher will present and R. Rankin will accept on behalf of the hospital. The band will perform marches and waltzes including Avalon, Danube Waves, and Your Baby's Army. Also noted is a separate report from Duluth about a strike break back to a 48 hour week with 50 painters returning to work.
Roye Millen, 29, became trapped in an abandoned cistern near a business area just outside Kansas City. Rescued early today he was in a hazed, starved, delirious state and admitted to hospital after being pulled from the cistern following an accident last Saturday while en route home.
Four people died in a house fire declared a death by own action pact. Ren Die in Jarding Two, women and two children perished in the blaze.
July 21 Cleveland reports a boarding house blaze left five people dead including Mrs Eliza Moste nan, 70, and her daughter Tillie 37, plus two children Helen Stanker vich and Felix Stahkovich. Police say the elderly woman and her daughter, described as wealthy and eccentric, died by arson suicide as the fire consumed the bed.
Washington reports the three year embargo provision, the first contested schedule in the Fordney tariff bill, was rejected in the House by 409 to 193. An amendment freeing crude and fuel oil was adopted moments later without a roll call. The Ways and Means Committee’s framing of the bill was overturned on all three contested items.
Inspectors of the American relief administration report 1,300,000 Polish children fed by the European children's fund amid homeless families living in soldiers dugouts near the eastern frontier. Potatoes and cooked rats sustain winters as peasants return along the old frontier line. Balkan minister Shat Jugoslavia shot by Bosnian artist, arrest follows in Belgrade. Reductions in railroad executive salaries and notable achievements by Miss Ann Rak and Miss Charl Ormond Williams are also noted amid a broad July 21 dispatch.
A brief note reports on a British group named Franc cooperating with an independent coalition. The item highlights British political alignment and cross party collaboration amidst evolving postwar alliances.
French official circles reported shock at Britain’s reply on sending allied troops to Upper Silesia as tensions rose with Anglo French relations described as critical. Briand had urged prompt reinforcement, citing need to secure the region amid mixed signals from Oppeln reports.
Six western states will join Kansas public health ties firm in urging reductions. Clyde M. Reed, chair, announced after returning from a Chicago conference yesterday.
Dodge City reports the Arkansas River flooding across western areas as high water and washed abutments from the last flood. Heavy rains in Colorado and early week storms pushed level higher, with authorities warning of renewed rises and continuing danger to lowlands and property along the river. Sheriff in Shawnee County sought two men wanted for mortgage-related theft, as crews monitored washouts and flood impacts around Topeka.
A merger unites Pawnee Power and Water Co of Larned with Ion Light and Power of Abilene into a 13 million dollar corporation. The new utility will distribute electricity to over 1,000 communities across 26 Kansas counties and fund an irrigation project covering more than 2,000 acres in western Kansas. Officials cite insufficient funds to complete large construction projects as the motive for the consolidation.
Professors report a four week term will begin Friday afternoon with exams tomorrow, and seventeen departments will operate during the next term. Late enrollment is anticipated as students arrive to select courses, with priority on avoiding repetition of offerings.
A fragmented report from Minnicapolia cites Dr Walter Lichtenstein of First National Bank of Chicago arguing that America should aid and develop domestic business but not neglect foreign trade. He warns five percent of county business in foreign trade can still cost success, urging a balanced policy alongside national self-reliance. Dr Kilbourne of the state health board lectured in Lawrence on transmissible diseases with film demonstrations to University of Rangas students. A. B. Simpson appointed county inspector of scales and weights for Douglas county on Prof. Stimpson’s recommendation, with deputy duties in Leavenworth and Jefferson counties. The Ostfriesland was bombed and sunk by 000 bombs in Norfolk, Virginia, with casualty notes following.
The Detroit convention produced a historic report by President Vijay Fraternal Aid Union, stressing stable rates and clear leadership. President Young praised administration, noting a strong financial showing and harmony across departments amid broader fraternal insurance progress.
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