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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
1
A Chicago disturbance yesterday resulted in two Black individuals fatally hurt and fifty White people injured before police restored order. Officials confirm control has been reestablished and investigations underway.
Chicago police battled a race riot rooted at 29th street bath area as a crossing incident sparked white and black clashes. Two negroes died and about fifty injured while mobs attacked riders and patrolmen. near 31st and State Street the disruption spread through the colored district and along the South Side.
Delegates from ten states representing more than 2,000,000 organized workers will meet in Cleveland after Labor Day to organize the American Labor Party. The convention may nominate a national ticket in 1920 and consider a plank urging repeal of the federal prohibition amendment. Delegates from Wisconsin Pennsylvania Illinois Connecticut Massachusetts Washington Oregon Montana New York and Ohio are expected.
Potter Lake pool faces a partial summer shutdown as cool weather and Kaw Beach draw bathers away. Guards note water levels drop about 1.5 feet and attendance fades. If enough students volunteer, the gym pool might stay open weekly for an hour, but no university guards will be provided.
Army recruitment train departs Camp Funston Kansas and will show in Lawrence at 10 00 a m July 31 for four hours. The convoy includes thirteen Liberty trucks and support vehicles with a 24 piece band. Officers Capt Alan R Blackburn Lt Col Fred L Lemmon Lt Col James T Peatrozs will speak. Objective recruit youths and display Army education and training under Earn While You Learn.
A Douglas County farmer, T N Shirar, reports harvesting and threshing cost 52 cents per bushel. He notes additional costs such as interest and taxes on land and machinery, depreciation, preparing ground, seed, planting, and marketing would further reduce the net from the market price.
Admiral Rodman leads the new Pacific Coast fleet toward the western coast to form the strongest naval force in Pacific waters, signaling a major expansion of U S naval power and strategic reach along the coast.
Five of thirteen districts report $1,221 pledged toward a $3,850 goal as councils prepare for the fall campaign. Budget allocates $3,845 for winter work with D C F Henry as executive head in Lawrence. Leaders expect all quotas to be met after summer break and more districts to organize councils for the program.
A lighted meter reader tours Lawrence cellars revealing secrets of cluttered homes. Some basements hold empty bottles and odd storage while others are tidy enough for living. Shrieks, heat, and a glimpse of private life mingle with readings as the gas man inches through unusual rooms and basketballs of cobwebs.
Toledo July 28 The Willys-Overland Company abandons its six month old profit sharing scheme but workers who stayed at work during the labor disorders are promised a first company profit. About 8 000 workers who demanded a forty five hour week forfeited the fifty fifty share. two killed and several injured in rioting. Armed guards and court actions followed. Company says conditions are now normal.
Lawrence directors and city business men unite behind a September county fair to be held September 3 4 and 5 with premium lists prepared and proceeds to benefit the general fair fund. Attractions being explored include a Parker Carnival option and airman flights with a Woodland Park landing. Educational displays will be organized by Supt Kent and local schools and institutes, with sports events directed by Boltz Crum and Henry. Questionnaires from local business leaders provided valuable suggestions to be implemented.
Philadelphia reports warn that home brewed root beer may contain dangerous alcohol levels. Professor Charles H. La Wall of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy says samples showed rising alcohol content from five to ten days, reaching as high as 1.77 percent, due to natural fermentation.
In Topeka, July 28, 42 Kansas counties have petitions approved by the State Highway Commission for federal aid road funding. More than 1,200 miles and 48.6 million in highway improvements are represented, with 841 miles and 28.6 million already awarded. Only 56 miles of hard surface are under construction as counties push for continued petitions to secure future funds.
Dr F H Bel of Baldwin led a ten man fishing party at Galena Missouri to retrieve the first catch when a deputy game warden arrived and “arrested” him. His friends found his fishing license in a pocket after a wild chase, the episode hilariously recalling a snort of sport among strangers.
Douglas county officials say a state plan to bar smokers from teaching will not impact rural schools. Supt. O J Lane notes only three men teachers in the county this year and believes two do not smoke. The remaining new hire is not addicted, he states.
A tractor and plowing demonstration on the Porter Bond farm near Lone Star on Friday drew a large local crowd. Neighbors and residents observed as the implement and methods were showcased, highlighting farming techniques and community interest in rural activities.
County farm agent Ermmest Ptacek resumes duties after a week at home in Emporia healing from blood infection caused by a chigger bite. He underwent treatment and is reportedly in good spirits as he resumes field duties.
The Public Health Nursing Association reports two of two hundred babies examined at city hall last week were 100 percent perfect. Both are girls, Esther Marie Hanson and Nora Nelle Harris, with others labeled O K but slightly underweight or imperfect in minor details.
Union Pacific eastbound freight No. 154 derailed near Perry destroying a short track section. Trains rerouted via Santa Fe for the duration of repairs with no injuries reported. The Hautauqua at Lone Star opened July 24 and will continue in session.
ALS. Eliot of the Hudson Overland company warns that demand for motor cars will far exceed supply this season. He notes the condition affects Hudson Overland Essex and nearly all makes. Buyers should place orders early to ensure delivery.
Leavenworth prison inmates resumed work after a week in hot cells and a restricted diet. About 1300 troops from Fort Riley Camp Dodge and Camp Grant guarded the 2500 prisoners as Col. Sedgewick Rice supervised the return to labor on the prison farms and inside the walls. Earlier, prisoners refused to work, seeking amnesty and better conditions while a general court martial was ordered by Secretary Baker.
Topeka July 28 The State Board of Administration member W N Mason said the board would oppose dividing the University of Kansas athletics business manager and chief coach roles. Chancellor Frank Strong proposed separating the two positions, recommending Allie Carroll for business manager and Leon A McCarty for head coach. No action has been taken, Mason estimates rejection chances at about ten to one.
In Douglas county two hundred motor car owners have not applied for new license tags. By Saturday night the tally stood at 2,306 from owners, 21 from dealers, and 31 from motorcrele owners. No date is set for enforcement yet, but police remind tagless drivers they are violating the law and should obtain tags promptly.
Wait and Wilson, a new Lawrence realty firm, opens in the Perkins Building. S F Wait and J L Wilson bring long experience as land men from Blue Mound and plan branch offices in Blue Mound and other Kansas towns. They aim to move families to Lawrence before school starts and establish permanent residence.
Washington July 28 plans completed by naval engineers and approved by Secretary Daniels call for one of the largest hangars at the Esaca Hurts New Jersey site. Construction will begin immediately to house the dirigible the navy plans to purchase abroad and bring to the United States next spring.
Miss Jessie Ackerman, noted writer, is believed to hold the world record for a woman traveler. She has traveled 800,000 miles and visited thirty countries.
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