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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
1
A formal inauguration ceremony was held to install the new chancellor. Dignitaries attended as the university marked the transition with speeches, processions, and a reception. The event showcased the chair’s new leadership and future plans.
The University of Kansas celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Ernest Lindley as Chancellor with a 1000-strong procession in Fraser Hall and Robinson Gym, Governor Henry J. Allen presiding. Ex-Chancellor Frank Strong offered a review of past administrations and praised Lindley, while Allen warned against radical trends and stressed Americanism and academic freedom.
Edwin Markham, noted American poet, chosen as commencement speaker for the university ceremony. E. I. Withers reports a fatal street incident near the avenue, details pending. city officials investigate the ride incident and its victims.
Pueblo June 7 Associated Press report describes a fatal shooting near Grand Avenue and Seventh Street. E. Withers died from a shotgun wound. his seventeen year old son Wallis witnessed, claiming an outside shot caused the crash of two automobiles. State rangers and guards scoured guards and pistols as officials investigated the incident, while Col Pat Hebrocks and Capt O L Dennis weighed the likelihood of accidental discharge. Also noted are poet Edwin Markham’s life sketches and works, including The Man with a Hoe and The Children in Bondage.
Forecast for Kansas shows scattered showers likely with little change in temperature. Details mention tonight and Wednesday with probable showers and varying temperatures. notes on yesterday and today. Includes stray contact and advertisement fragments about insurance and a Dr Albright.
The University of Kansas holds its forty ninth commencement exercises in Robinson Gym at 10 15 AM with invocations, speeches by Edwin Markham, and a band performance. Degrees are conferred by the Chancellor and tickets control attendance. a university dinner follows at 1 00 PM on the first floor of the gym.
T J Sweeney of the local Red Cross reports a letter from St Louis divisional headquarters directing the chapter to receive clothing and money for Colorado flood sufferers. It states no appeal has been made yet and urges chapters not to issue appeals or spend funds until further word from headquarters.
Two petitions for divorces were filed in the Douglas county district court this morning. G. O. Brooks seeks a divorce from Minnie C. Brooks alleging abandonment. Minnie Johnson seeks a divorce from Clarence alleging extreme cruelty.
The June 7 argument before the Supreme Court focused on whether Judge Booth’s December order setting aside the 80 cent gas rate for Lawrence included the city. The Public Utilities Commission opposes removing the Lawrence service charge. Local names appear among recent social guests.
After a session with President Harding Representative Mondell of Wyoming said the Porter resolution to terminate the war would be called up in the house Thursday and voted on Friday. The statement positions a peace vote on a tight schedule.
Wister's parliament formed today in Belfast as forty unionist members took seats and began organizing the house of commons while nationalists and Sinn Fein members boycotted. Ceremony drew little public attention amid anticipation of June 22 state opening with King George expected. Heavy police preparation and arrests were reported around the event.
Governor W. Rt. Stubbs says his joint owned ranch with J. E. Stubbs near Fowler and between Pueblo and Lamar is flooded with houses sheds fences and 1,000 acres of crops washed away. Twenty Japs reported drowned and casualties stretch across the area as communication remains cut. Attorney general begins race and riot inquiry into a week old incident with $1.9 million in damages. Makonic Lodge holds special meeting June 9 for second degree work. A. Lange and W. H. Moys issue notice.
The German submarine U-97 was sunk this morning in Lake Michigan about thirty miles off Chicago. The United States steamer Wilmette fired the four guns, ending the submarine threat in the lake.
Reports from Pueblo indicate fifty five dead from Friday flood with forty two bodies at morgues and ten recovered. Airst train to Denver departs at 3 pm carrying evacuees. Red Cross mobilizes search and relief efforts, enumerating identified victims and listing ongoing burial delays due to impassable roads.
Flood waters receded slightly after cresting along the Arkansas River at Dodge City Kansas. Officials reported the river level at six and a half feet above normal this morning but down several inches since early today. Continued caution advised as water affects works and property in the area.
Professional beggars are banned from Newport News with police ordered to arrest anyone begging alias except certain residents unable to care for themselves. Authorities report a beggary organization profits shared with officers, while flood news from Colorado prompts relief funding proposals of 1 million dollars in Congress.
The inaugural luncheon followed the Rohingon Gymnasium ceremonies and was held at the Congregational parish house with Lindley presiding as toastmaster. Speakers included W. A. Jessup of Iowa, Moenkhaus of Indiana, Outland of Penn, Butcher of Kansas State Normal, Kleinsmid of Arizona, and Van der Van Clark of Clark University. Music featured Altyn Elliott and Philip Rearle, with Howard McKinzie as pianist.
Alumni met at Fraser Hall heard Thornton Cooke of Kansas City preside and invite questions about a new University movement. Chester Woodward outlined forthcoming Topeka campaign funds while H. E. Riggs described the Michigan Union. Other speakers included J. N. Van der Vries and R. J. Delano with Chancellor Lindley.
British detachments of the Royal Irish infantry, first to cross the line set by Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia, moved into Gleiwitz area and assumed control of Gross-Strehlitz. They will garrison and police the city as a British presence begins, meeting a Polish outpost at the station.
Three armed men raided the Merchants Tie and Goal Company offices around noon, escaping with 2870 dollars after forcing two employees to open the safe. Police forces were scattered as 1100 officers were elsewhere for a convention. In Washington, the House sent the naval appropriations bill to conference without naming conferees, deferring instruction on Borah's disarmament resolution.
The board session covered a Day's Organization plan for a highway celebration with dinner, picnic water, and an evening pavilion program. Invitations went to local figures including Charles Cuis and Avon Capper, with senators considered. The Knights of Pythias home project and bank information also featured, highlighting local civic activity.
Topeka officials and Kansas Minetsa faced a hearing described as an appeal from Crayfore district authority. Howat, president, urged action as lawyers argued for an injunction to halt proceedings amid dispute over jurisdiction and control.
In Cork last night a fierce clash on Mill Street left more than 10 Irish Republican forces captured. three Sina emery were killed and twelve wounded, casualty figures released by officials. Knights Plan schedules a meeting at Pythian hall in Lawrence Friday to discuss the proposed Pythian Home as both lodges push for a shared future. London reports rising strike tension with a conference set for Friday to assess the strike situation.
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