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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
1
Washington reports the rail road labor board remains the sole federal body to address the strike while President Harding stays in contact with actions. Chicago notes overall strike pressure linking coal and rail stoppages with potential plant closures, wage debates, and fuel shortages across industries.
Non union workers traveling to Denison and other cities were halted as troops were missing on guard. Three batteries of M N G artillery moved to Moberly Missouri to guard railroad shops. A Santa Fe train carrying non union workers was fired on in San Bernardino as a mob of 300 strikers and sympathizers tried to storm the train. one man was arrested. Deputy marshals replaced sheriffs in Cedar Rapids Town amid fear of outbreaks. Baltimore discussions began between strikers and Baltimore and Ohio officials led by Charles W Galloway to end the rail shop crafts strike.
May use shipyards New York July 25 The shipyard machine shops are being used to repair railroad rolling stock as part of the shop men strike. Reports say some repair contracts have been set and a general survey of shipyard plants is underway led by R H M Robinson of the Merchants Ship Building Corporation. Strike leaders warn workers will refuse cooperation while railroad spokesman John G Walker cites a three to one vote by Schenectady shop workers against striking on repair work and says other shops show similar temper. Representatives of 7000 signalmen on the Northeastern railroad and affiliated with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen have suspended the strike order pending further talks with rail officials.
Lawrence traffic officers began on weekends, then evenings, addressing crowding and confusion. Mayor George J. Kreeck says the program meets demand and may become permanent at the three busy corners as the public grows accustomed to them.
London reports the Prince of Wales will have limited public engagements for the next three months aside from a luncheon hosted by the City of London Corporation. He may attend a Royal and Ancient Golf Club event at St Andrews in late September, likely a highly anticipated fixture.
The Devglas County ex-service men political club meets tonight at 8 in the American Legion rooms to endorse a county and state ticket of selected candidates. Officers say they aim to choose a ticket serving ex-service men and the community. all ex-service men are urged to attend.
Partly cloudy and unsettled through tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Recorded temperatures show yesterday’s high around 89 and low 68 today with minimal variation.
Topeka July 24 The official call for the fourth annual Kansas department Legion convention was issued from State Commander Wilder S Metcalf and State Adjutant Frank E Samuels. The meeting at El Dorado September 11 12 and 13 will elect officers amend the state constitution elect delegates and alternates to the national convention and handle other business per the state constitution.
Local Rotarians report only four boys have registered for the upcoming Rotary boys camp, leaving space for sixteen. Registration remains open until Thursday with a cab providing sleeping and dining quarters ten miles from Lawrence. A $4 fee covers all camp expenses and Patrick will oversee athletics and activities.
Kansas City July 25 The Associated Press reports W L A Johnson general commissioner of the southwestern interstate coal association says immediate action will push resumption of coal mining across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas. Committees will confer with state governors on protecting lives and property and Missouri plans talks with Governor Wade. Wage talks with unions may occur but no date is set as operators press cooperation with President Harding to reopen mines.
Washington July 25 a resolution introduced by Senator Borah proposes a federal coal commission of three members appointed by the president to investigate the coal industry and advise Congress on nationalization or government regulation and control of coal.
Congressman E. C. Little and Mrs Little arrived in Lawrence and will stay overnight at the Eldridge house. They are visiting their son Donald a student in the university law school summer session.
Promotes daily savings with Superior Chevrolet offering deals and encouraging customers to bank the savings each day at the dealership.
Washington July 25 government moves to protect workers and ensure coal production under a new emergency control program. Hoover announced distribution and price restrictions with priority for coal cars and interstate routes. The Interstate Commerce Commission issued orders to direct routing and prioritize coal shipments to public utilities hospitals and government institutions during the crisis.
Dozens of telegrams sought to intercept a traveling box car prison believed to hold Francis Dennison a Chicago boy aged 14 as he joined friends in planning a world trip when a brakeman locked the car door and the train departed with him inside.
The Kansas Industrial Court minims wage at 10 a week and limits hours for women in mercantile houses, but Lawrence shops report no full time female worker earning less than that. Weaver’s employs women 49 hours weekly. Some gain more as buyers or department heads. Associated Industries seeks to block the order. case moves to Shawnee County court, possibly to the state supreme court if unresolved locally. Local merchants note reduced clothing prices offset higher wages. The wage order remains in effect pending court decision.
Union pledges received by the Memorial Corporation of the University amid a mail campaign. Donations include a contribution from Tidia and a $50 gift from Finch, a former student. Alfred G. Hlatamini, secretary, to return from vacation around August 1 as executives plan continued campaigning next fall.
Mrs. M. Brean of Kansas City Md suffered a broken arm Saturday evening when the car left a ditch on the fertile fort detour weet of town. The steering gear reportedly failed and a man drove with another woman as passenger. They returned to Kansas City by interurban after the arm was set by Dr. Anderson.
Lambertson, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, paused in Lawrence today between speaking dates in Ottawa last night and a stop in Jefferson county planned engagements. An uncle of the candidate, OT. P. Lambertson, lived in Lawrence until his death around 1884 and is buried at Oak Hill cemetery.
City commission hear protest on 2000 foot Fort to Fort road segment paving cost estimated at 40000 dollars with 40 percent paid by 9 property owners and one fifth by Union Pacific rail. annual payment option available. bids to advertise for several street paving projects and sewer tile purchase authorized. extension of water main requested and referred for study.
The Executive Committee seeks a secretary to fill Lawrence Wadworth’s post at YOMC. Wadworth resigns for a university position. replacement sought from prominent YOMC members and national reach. University and department officials assist, but vacancy remains as Walworth prepares to depart and survey work continues.
The Douglas county board of commissioners received the updated list of high school tuition students from County Superintendent OL Lane. Twelve new names were added to the previously published 219, bringing the total to 231 pupils across districts 74 32 8 4 15 41 and others.
Mrs O Anderson returned from Kansas City where she spent a week with her daughter Mrs Johnson.
To Avoid Coal Pantie Topeka July 2h an urgent plea to Kansas householders not to order their winter coal now was issued by John H Crawford of the industrial court. This is Crawford is first official communique in four years. He cites two reasons against ordering coal early: you likely won’t get it or not the domestic kind, and rising orders may disrupt supply for others.
Residents complain heavy trucks damage city streets near Haskell and University. City commissioners weigh restrictions and potential enforcement with motorcycle patrols to curb harming pavement as protests persist.
Mr and Mrs A D Weaver spend the summer at Sunflower Lodge Waterford Conn Ma Weaver sent the Journal World a New York Herald article praising Governor Allen for handling the Kansas strike The Weavers greet friends in Lawrence amid rain cool weather and salt air Mal Weave ro enjoys life with his wattles and chickens and Life one tha salt water
Five Lawrence Kansas high school boys followed harvest routes through Oklahoma and Kansas arriving for a short visit. They formed their own detective force, confronted a thief at a hotel, and retrieved stolen clothes rather than involving authorities. Four continued harvest work in the northwest. Darby returned to Lawrence.
Lawrence County Club members are advised the south entrance remains open. Glenn Charlton explains how to reach it via the fort to fort road, then north to Fourth Street, west on Fourth, and up Limekiln Hill to the club’s south entrance.
Capt and Mrs Hurthurt formerly in charge of the Salvation Army work in Lawrence will conduct the meeting Thursday night. A regular evangelistic meeting will be held.
Governor Henry Allen attacked William Allen White on the Kansas State Normal Auditorium platform accusing him of sympathies aiding railroad disruption. He criticized former Governor Stubbs and claimed White’s arrest underscored leadership in the anti-strike movement. The speech launched a fundraising drive for a memorial student union and stadium.
Yesterday a trial day in the life of Henry Williams, a colored man, ended with a plea of guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. He was arrested two weeks ago at the interurban station where three bottles of rye whiskey were found in his suitcase. Judge Means reserved sentence pending a review of Henry Williams past record, leading to an indeterminate term in the state penitentiary.
Y M C A office in Brasher says room supply is ample this term due to smaller summer student numbers. Hill residents report meal difficulties as University Commons and hill eateries close for four weeks. Some boarding clubs operate, others must walk downtown for meals.
Cheezman of Kansas City was sentenced to a term in the state reformatory on a charge of hissing and was taken to Hutchinson last night by Undersheriff Ralph Lawtone. He married Opal Kengees here last winter while already having a wife and child in Kansas City.
Mrs Duffee, register of deeds, is spending days on her husband’s farm during the threshing period. Mrs Clitate Tinckner, former deputy, takes Mrs Duffee’s place in the register of deeds office.
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