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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
Warren G. Harding formally accepts the Republican nomination in Marion Ohio. Delegations from many states attend a noisy notification program at the McKinley flagpole site. He pledges Congress based peace and world harmony while criticizing the league covenant.
Chairman White of the Democratic National Committee announces August 7 as the notification day for Governor Cox's presidential candidacy. Roosevelt is set for August 9 as vice presidential nominee. Ceremonies will be at Trails End near Dayton and Roosevelt Home in Hyde Park. Cox plans to remain at Trails End composing his acceptance address until finished.
The funeral for Glenn Wilson, who died after a brief illness Monday, will be held tomorrow at noon at the First Methodist Church. Rev. James will conduct the service with pallbearers and the 110th Ammunition Train detachment acting as attendants.
Washington July 22 an increase of 20 percent in passenger fares and 50 percent in pullman charges was asked of the interstate commerce commission to cover part of a 600 million dollar award by the railroad labor board. Freight rates would rise 10 to 8 percent regionally with milk charges proportionally, to offset labor costs.
F. G. Boone was fined $15 in police court this month by Judge C. G. Stewart on a speeding charge. He paid the fine and was released from custody.
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the south, cooler in the northwest. A flight across Lake Michigan is noted with airplanes reaching the third leg of their trip at about 11:80 today.
The Prohibition party lines up its convention schedule awaiting word from William Jennings Bryan on accepting the nomination. The platform committee redrafts proposals to win Bryan's approval, focusing on foreign policy, agriculture, profiteering, and commerce. A world tribunal bank backed Versailles League plank is adopted as rest of platform is refined.
At the Lincoln Nebraska Prohibition convention W. J. Bryan was nominated as presidential candidate. Marie Brehm of Los Angeles discussed as running mate. Miss Brehm was chosen permanent chairman and Bryan was placed in nomination while delegates debated platform and national committee members were named for ratification.
About 25 Protestant ministers reportedly died of starvation in England last year. The National Clerical Union seeks a minimum living wage for clergy plus pensions for retires widows and orphans. Acting secretary Rev C H Lieyd Evans notes many clergy earn under 300 pounds yearly, and the union will seek public sympathy without strikes.
Prof Dinsmore Ailer head of the astronomy department announces weekly Wednesday evening sessions at the Kansas University observatory for the public to view the moon mountains the rings of Saturn Mars and the double star can be seen with two trips. Visitors should write to Professor Alter in advance.
Ninety babies were presented to the health clinic for babies being held at city hall this week up to 2 pm. Yesterday afternoon many arrived after 4 pm and Miss Nelle Kuhn of the Public Health Nursing association forecasts a record break for baby week this year.
In West Belfast the Falls area saw renewed rioting during the dinner hour. The post office was wrecked and police fired on rioters. A soldier and several civilians were wounded. two women and another person killed. Armoured patrols remained in affected areas as rain tempered clashes.
An editorial note discusses tenants and screening by landlords in Lawrence. A signed sign forbidding smoking and theatergoers appears at a youth house, signed by the proprietor, with a $9 rent reference. The piece suggests renters have limited oversight at home but face scrutiny in public listings.
Paris plans to take over all surface transportation next year as the Department of the Seine consolidates 117 street car and 44 autobus lines with 2,540 vehicles. Installments total nearly 40 million francs annually, with hopes to lower costs through bargaining. The city and department previously operated transit before franchises to private corporations created a sprawling but fragmented network. The two subway companies remain outside the deal.
Inquiries for rooms to Dr. Alberta Corbin's office are rising daily with about twenty five to third available. Some rooms are assigned to women but the supply remains short. Prospective students report cited rooms were already rented when applied. Dean Corbin says a downtown committee will seek a solution to the housing crunch. A note adds Minnis A. Ellis Hockland filed suit against Oscar T. Rockland for alleged improper conduct with women and seeks alimony and legal fees.
The missing car belonging to W. J. Thomas was reported stolen Tuesday evening from his garage on New Hampshire street. Deputy Sheriff Charles Crowder located the vehicle within two hours near Mitlands, recovering it promptly.
Professor E P Enge will leave tomorrow for Liberal Kansas to spend his vacation and be away from University duties for at least two weeks.
A L Wallace was arrested in Topeka and brought to Lawrence by Deputy Sheriff Charles Crowder on the charge of passing bad checks.
Prof. Dinsmore Alter heads a 20 inch reflecting telescope project to photograph the position of state asteroids. It will be the best in the state and ready in three to four months. He plans to gift it to the university observatory if funding for mounting is provided by the legislature. Mounting is estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars.
Paris reports gradual gain in France coal production. Mines damaged by invasion are being repaired and may reach 250 000 tons monthly by year end, about half of prewar output. Pumping and blasting difficulties slow progress. Belgian firms to assist reconstruction after failed talks with Germans.
The I W W and its officers face a statewide restraining order after a Butler county suit seeks to halt their activities in Kansas. Attorney General Hopkins says twenty five arrests of alleged LW W agents occurred during harvest season and that notices were posted statewide. The state plans to pursue a temporary injunction and presses charges that the group teaches violence and sabotage. Jack Johnson leaves Los Angeles in custody for Chicago Mann Act case.
Paris reports allies plan to aid Poland with troops if needed. A French led commission and a British mission head to Warsaw to arrange prompt succor. Washington says Warsaw must receive substantial help within a week to save the Polish capital from Bolshevik advance.
Topeka gears up for the Thirty-fifth Division reunion on September twenty six to twenty eight with housing plans citywide. American Legion and G A R halls become dormitories. state buildings may host overflow. The three day program includes trains met, escorted delegates, tours, drills, athletic contests, vaudeville, dances, banquets, boxing, and a chance to meet buddies. Roosevelt successor named as Thomas J Stellacy eyed for assistant secretary of the navy to follow Roosevelt upon retirement.
Lawrence Rotarians and Rotariannes gathered on the Haskell Institute campus for a farewell to Superintendent Kent and a welcome to Superintendent Smith. Delegates returning from the Atlantic City convention shared reports while Judge Huggins and Captain McKinnon spoke on the convention's programs. The event included a campus program focused on boys work and international friendship.
Chicago July 22 Union chiefs resume talks over a promised 600 million wage award. Eighteen railroad unions reportedly split seven favor acceptance seven favor a referendum with acceptance recommendations, two favor a referendum with recommendations, one rejects, one undecided. Privately a referendum seems the likely path.
Eighteen boys are enrolled for the boy scout summer camp near Lake View and expect to reach 25. All luggage must be at scout headquarters by 8 30 Monday. A portion will hike to the site and a preliminary squad goes out Saturday to pitch the mess tent and lay out the camp. Over seventy percent of scouts are working this summer, reducing camp numbers.
W H Wiggins living west of the city along the California road reports a fine peach crop. Varieties include large cling peaches with yellow flesh. Trees are loaded and the crop will be big, but scarcity of fruit will limit supply. A telegram from Will Hays to Virgil Hinshaw notes the Republican platform sub committees dropped the "law and order plank" as meaningless and did not present it to the convention.
A 191B Chevrolet owned by W J Thomas was stolen Tuesday night from his garage at 829 New Hampshire Street. The engine number is 52108. A reward of 850 is offered for its recovery. The car shows damage to the rear and running board. Mrs Cherie Finch returns tonight from Wichita trip. European travelers in India note the wild bee as more dangerous than the snake.
Voters rush to register as the books near closing tonight at 10 o clock. The city clerk announces registration continues until tomorrow noon to accommodate those who wish to join the rolls before the primaries. After close, no names can qualify for August 2.
In Pottawatomie County July 22 Geraldine O'Daniel aged 13 raised a prize winning Shorthorn heifer named Elsie. Her calf won first and second prizes totaling 55 dollars and two silver loving cups in a tri county contest funded by local bankers. Geraldine cared for the calf herself and entered the show as part of a broader boys and girls competition.
In Belleville Illinois and southern Illinois coal fields more than 15000 miners walk off jobs and idle amid a dispute with day workers and pumpmen over wage hikes from five dollars to higher pay.
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