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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Chicago remained quiet today as five state regiments patrolled the black belt amid lingering tensions. Rain and heavy policing limited gatherings while authorities reported dozens arrested for concealed weapons and sporadic clashes between white and Black residents.
The Reuter Schwartzs Organ company will move its Trenton Illinois plant to Lawrence yielding twenty five skilled workers plus many women and girls. The move follows Chamber of Commerce negotiations and a study of the Trenton plant and company reliability. The plant will add pipe organs to Lawrence products and one organ is already in use at the Lawrence Masonic Temple.
The article contrasts Working Girls of Lawrence planning two week vacations in home, countryside, and Lake Michigan with Kansas heat. Separately the Kaw river bridge at Eudora nears traffic readiness Saturday, as Douglas and Leavenworth counties coordinate to strengthen the structure and direct river current away from the north approach to prevent washouts.
Walter Rigdon announces the Fraternal Aid Union band will perform Friday evening at South Park. Program includes Old Glory March Skedden Waltz A Little Birch Canoe and You Murmuring of the Forest Serenade A Rose from Mexico and more featuring Merton Akers baritone solo.
Elk and Graeber teams split the extra series for third place in the sevenback event with Stevenson winning two of four games. Losers posted higher individual pin totals, and Hetzel Graeber teams set to clash in four games tonight. Wine tasters in professional duty rarely swallow wine, instead holding a sip and breathing through the nose.
County commissioners heard assurances from Don M. Buck of the Santa Fe that the railroad would cooperate in placing the Woodland Park drainage line under the Santa Fe tracks. The project includes widening crossings to meet state law, with Twelfth Street crossing prioritized for completion before fair week in September. Probate Judge Lindley issued a marriage license to Joseph W. Taylor and Carrie H. Richardson of Kansas City Missouri.
Everett Bishop, arrested at Baldwin, was transported to Butler Missouri by the county sheriff. He received a six month sentence in the Butler jail for beating a woman with a baseball bat. He initially refused extradition but decided to return without it. Early morning alarm from a Lawrence Produce Co car caused a fire department response, estimated damage around $10.
The county clears old hospital yard material and seeks a new storage site for cement and machinery as part of a plan to create Riverside park by next year. City aims to have the park ready for the first tourist traffic on the Port-to-Fort highway with gravel walks and shade trees planned.
Walter Monroe, a Lawrence Black man, is jailed in Topeka on charges related to a fatal car crash that killed Mrs. Sarah Donnelly during the recent celebration for Black soldiers. He drove a Ford runabout, operated without lights, and attempted to flee after assisting the victim. Shawnee County authorities seek to hold Monroe to decide on possible manslaughter charges.
Washington July 31 Representatives of six railroad shop unions in conference with railroad administration officials telegraphed to shop employees that no strike is pending and a final settlement of their demands is expected. The administration agreed to enter a national agreement on rules and working conditions. Two broad proposals were discussed including a national standard and a substantial wage increase to meet higher living costs.
Citizens may voice objections to the bridge and Calvert Building Program before the county commissioners in Lawrence Saturday. Engineers' cost estimates have been prepared and the commissioners will set the next year's tax levy to cover the approved bridge work.
Warren S. Stone and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers denounce profiteering by rent interests and demand higher wages only if living costs are reduced. Stone testifies to President Wilson that postwar wages buy less than before, citing dampening purchasing power and widespread unrest as living costs rise. Locat Edwin H. Lupton informs his parents he arrived in New York this week.
The government outlines a mail order sale of Army food stocks valued at $125,000,000. Readiness and distribution details accompany the plan as military officials announce an organized disposal to suppliers and members of the public.
Washington reports postmasters and rural carriers will sell surplus army food at cost to the public. A price list will be sent to 541,000 officials with orders paid on receipt and refunds if items are unavailable. Goods include canned vegetables corned beef bacon hashed beef roast beef and frozen meat and poultry.
County fair directors announce a 1919 school day at Woodland Park with city and county schools urged to exhibit. Premiums remain similar to last year and tractor day plans will feature farm machinery exhibits. Committee on concessions named and arrangements with Parker Carnival Company underway.
With Dean F. J. Kelly away on his retreat the summer session at the University is running without a director. Few new students have enrolled in recent weeks and the early six weeks covered all adjustments and checks, leaving only routine work.
Arrangements for a homecoming celebration in honor of Douglas County colored soldiers are to be formed at a meeting this evening in Judge John W. Clark’s office. A committee representing all colored organizations in Lawrence is coordinating the event, with August 20 likely as the celebration date. The Douglas colored men who do not plan to reenlist are expected to return home by then. County Treasurer John M. Newlin notes Douglas County license applications may exceed 2,400 this week, after 2,368 closed yesterday, with 20 "stone dealers" licenses and 33 motorcycle licenses issued. The item also mentions the first home grown melons on the Lawrence market.
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