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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
1
A report notes Russ Nerstern's involvement in an American famine relief program cited as an AIP project. The item outlines aims to aid underserved regions and bolster aid donations through coordinated efforts with local agencies.
Hoover offers immediate US relief aid to Russia with an American relief administration led by Herbert Hoover. The plan requires Soviet proper administration including free movement for relief officials and rapid release of American prisoners, with negotiations and transport hubs at Riga Danzig and Reval to move supplies quickly.
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered time markers and phrases like yesterday and today. The text lacks clear events or names, offering only partial cues of a schedule or timetable without verifiable details.
Ill for a week with sunstroke and weakened strength, 60 year old Mercer and his wife seek financial aid at Lawrence tourist camp. Mayor Kreeck issued an appeal for small contributions to be left at the Journal-World to help cover diet and care while the couple tries to recover. Mrs. Mercer can work and wishes to find a job in the meantime.
London July 30 The British press leads with a sensational claim of a royal repudiation to lament statements attributed to King George in a US interview by Lord Northcliffe. Denials from King George and Northcliffe appear, while papers discuss constitutional limits and the Belfast parliament opening.
Amarillo dispatch July 30 reports six men charged with unlawful assembly and flogging near Matador Texas pleaded guilty and were fined 82 each. Matador Evening News notes L Burden, allegedly seventh member, was killed when Adams opened fire from inside the house. Adams remains on bond as investigators probe the affair. Motley County officers said the group aimed to flog Adams but fled after Burden was shot.
Plans discussed by Jess Umbarger Al Ciapp and Lawrence Iren in Manhattan to wire market bulletins to local farm stores via amateur wireless. Guy May to listen Omaha reports adjust receiver for new frequency. Checks planned for a month to determine farmer use and demand for county wide wireless market news.
Aurora Tit July 20 Gov Len i Smil, who has announced a return to Capital, said he will resume tours to address state issues amid indictments. He plans trips, with Kane Cooke and Wilenun, and will spend Sunday at his home in Krakakee.
Associated Press reports Turkish nationalists suffered about 5,000 killed or wounded and 8,000 taken prisoner in fighting with Greeks in Asia Minor. Turkish forces have also lost fifty cannons and other key war materiel, according to the latest Turkish quarters available.
A mail robbery near Pittsburgh led to a heist at a local bank where a registered tan limited bag was seized. Police report unclear motive and ongoing investigation as officers review surveillance and witness accounts.
On July 30 bandits attacked a moving Pennsylvania train near Duikbureh ten miles west of Pittsburgh. A mail clerk was shot and wounded as robbers searched the mail car and forced workers to surrender valuables including foreign registered mail. The thieves then dropped a sack of mail and fled.
A Baltimore correspondent reports the Soviet authorities released Mrs. Harrison, an American woman once held as a prisoner, through U. S. Senator Joseph I. France of Maryland who was visiting the Soviet Union. The release occurred as France pursued conditions there and he noted no official messages from the Soviet government.
The Peoples State Bank of Salina faced revised losses totaling about $190 000, down from first estimates. Frank E H Foster, the state bank commissioner, supervised the closure with special agent Docking of Lawrence handling the case.
Regions on tour in Kansas and New York plan to join an American Legion relief effort. The party, leaving Kansas City tonight, sails for New York then France in August to aid French yeanke. Former Governor W R Stubbs invited by Judge Clyde Read to join the delegation, but has not decided.
Topeka reports 1921 tax plans promise a larger state levy and total valuation lower than 1920. Tax Commissioner T Howe notes about 3 million more in taxes than 1920, with 1919 highest prior year. Facts show declines in wheat corn oats, and increased appropriations for 1923 while Kansas receives 5 million in annual state revenues from various sources.
Southern California will host a bankers convention from October 8 to 9 featuring a program of motion pictures and cultural tours. An illustrated talk will describe how production pictures are made, with a visit to a Mexican style street scene followed by a Spanish barbecue. The event includes moonlight tours to Monte Carlo style setups, Catalina Island outings, glass-bottom boat rides, submarine garden visits, golf, banquets, and theater nights. An estimated 1,500 delegates from banks are expected to attend.
Newspapersmen covering games at the BC stadium will gain a more comfortable, well-equipped press box. It will feature telegraph and telephone connections, with the box lockable from inside. The west side location avoids sun glare and minimizes wiring distance to town depot.
Mrs. William B. Stine, wife of Purdue University president, survived eight days on a perilous ledge after a fall from a peak. A search party traced her cries and resilient endurance kept her alive by drinking meltwater from mountain snow as rescuers finally reached her.
An OCR fragment describes Legionnaires and a faulty report including names and times. It mentions an arrival at 2:15 by Union Pacific train and services planned for an afternoon with church and parade arrangements amid unclear spellings and dates.
Fragmentary obituary notes the return of Charles T Miller from active service and references funeral rites. It mentions Perry, the Horry Legion honor guard, and Mrs. Guy Peshock welcoming him home after a five week wait.
Fragmented text reports that the University pool in Lawrence opens to all, with Jessie Martindale noted as a swimming instructor. It mentions women and children using the pool, activity levels, and a schedule with specific open hours and water management. A separate item references a preliminary hearing for Sam Sw eilger charged with prohibition law violations.
Unclear text indicates Townsend and Louise O’Brien were found at daybreak near a store at Fort Worden. Other details are garbled, mentioning home hall and a small gun in the area. The fragment references locations and people but lacks coherent events or dates.
In a tense effort to locate a fourteen year old girl missing since July 4 near Saint Joseph Missouri, deputies traced a letter claiming she was taken toward Lawrence. A family with four daughters and a father mother were connected, and searches extended to camps near Lake View and Woodland Park, yet no sign of the girl or the abductors was found. The case remains active with authorities pursuing leads and checking possible sightings.
Fans have been installed in six large ter tary di units in Lawrence post office work rooms improving air circulation during hot weather. Doorways and many windows are screened, and the woolworks and jigromwork near the baling area have been repainted, greatly enhancing the post office’s appearance.
Kellman drove effort and detours to Lawrence yesterday report that detours increased driving distance significantly between Lewr de and Ty peka and will raise travel time and fuel use for the trip.
Dublin oblique report suggests the Irish parliament will convene next Thursday or Friday. Meanwhile in Topeka Gov. Ablen offered two hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties involved in the murder of Clarench Roundtree near Pratt.
Lawrence merchants plan Friday and Saturday promos to accompany the Chautauqua opening featuring Judge Landis. He will speak at 10:30 AM, drawing attendance for a day of entertainment and shopping. Local stores promise strong values and visitors from the region.
Alfred G. Hill, secretary of the Alumni association, previews a forthcoming memorial booklet. The issue will preview the university memorials including the stadium union building and Greek memorial, with special features for the Memorial drive. The Alumni Association publishes The Gunplate Magazine and will serialize parts in the next issue.
Union service tomorrow evening in South Park will feature Rev N D tod ay sermon ring of the Trim ech with Claw Gee singing a solo. Mayor George Th Kreeck joked about Frank Brooks and Peirce catching fish before a dining invitation. A Shown trip to Omaha Blairs Neb will occupy a family during a mid August vacation. Chautauqua boost planned for next Sunday with first Christian church rally. Tax levy discussion planned at Monday school meeting. Police patrol policy noted with local contacts.
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