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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
1
Government report details a mass burning in Sirohi where seven people died and ten were wounded as villagers executed a traditional burning to protest tax demands. Sepoys enforcing collection faced resistance as Charays carried out the rite, wounding soldiers and failing to rescue the woman atop the lit ny.
Judge W L Huggins of the Kansas industry court urged good Americans to trust the courts and their jurisdiction. A statewide demonstration on June 27 was called amid a contempt charge facing Alexander Hywat, president of the Kansas miners, during a court proceeding led by Judge E Freeman.
A chaotic mix of items reports a $1,000 robbery attempt at an ice company in Kansas City, a deserter from the U S Navy named Albert Ruben Gentry picked up by police, rising water levels in the North Canadian River near Oklahoma City, and a government payment of $34 178 35 for hard face road construction. County officials meet June 26 to review routine business and reschedule sessions.
Fragmentary weather item mentions Kansas forecast with Tuesday mention. Details are unreadable but indicates regionwide forecast for upcoming day. No clear entities or numbers available.
Salina Kansas June 12 The America Defense League with headquarters here organized to push active Nonpartisan League efforts in Kansas. An announcement stated the Nonpartisan League in Kansas has ceased active work and is losing groups in the state.
Reported clashes in Raber involve four women detained as authorities pursue an underlined crime plot. Investigators outline conflicting points and ongoing investigations, with no immediate arrests confirmed.
In Lakewood, police linked twelve persons to the Raber murder inquiry. Armiria Colavito, 32, admitted hiring four assailants for 5000 dollars to kill Raber using silent weapons, and was charged with first degree murder based on a prior admission and involvement in the plan.
Real estate deals include John Hutt home at 15373 Tennessee sold to Phi Kappa Fraternity. 1541 Tennessee property bought by Alpha Chi Omya. Other sales list Nellie Bryant residence 746 Mississippi to Elsie Steed, Sarah Joinson place 829 Ohio to A Spray, Diack property 720 Mupers to R C Nance who will remodel residence.
Governor Shoup and city officials sent out an appeal on behalf of Pueblo asking for state relief funds and quick action. The message stressed Pueblo's dire need, limited local resources, and the urgency of subscriptions to support relief efforts. Wheat cutting progresses in Kaw Valley area as first county harvest begins amid favorable conditions. Birth announcement from Mr and Mrs Roy Irwin of Pittsburgh reports a son born on June 12.
The Fraternal Aid Union expands into North Dakota as representatives report strong growth in new insurance during May. Twenty one states were reached this month with Texas posting over 100000 in new policies and Central states noting substantial growth. The organization emphasizes stable rates based on mortis and a solid business foundation.
A church meeting in South Park last evening drew the largest audience in three years with every special seat filled and many attendees on the grass and street. Rev M Lee Sorey and Rev S Klyne delivered sermons, with Rev Frank Jennings and Rev Hoblitzell offering scripture and benediction.
Rear Admiral William S. Sims said he had not received Secretary Denby’s cable canceling his leave and ordering him to report in Washington. He left his hotel for social events and plans no public engagements before departing England. A second message allegedly dispatched to prompt his delayed reply, and Sims stated his response arrived within an hour of receipt. Admiral and Mrs. Sims were invited to dine with the U S ambassador and wife that evening.
Thomas W. Lamont, chairman of the American Committee for China Famine Fund, announces that the group will close its work after receiving a cable from Peking. Relief efforts are concluded as harvests are expected and local committees are instructed to wind down.
Archibald McKeever 91, early Kansas resident and former Topeka citizen, died at his son Prof W A McKeever’s home in Lawrence while visiting. He came to Kansas in 1857, lived in Hoyt, then Jefferson and Topeka, moved eight years ago to Oklahoma City. Survived by six sons in Kansas and Oklahoma, funeral held and burial at Valley Falls.
Editor Adrian Rey announces the Summer Kansan will debut early tomorrow, then publish twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the first six weeks. No afternoon classes or district distribution. one carrier will deliver to the business section.
A lengthy tabulation to Congress shows profits of grain elevators in city and county systems. The commission lists ten companies across cities including St. Louis Minneapolis and Duluth with rates of return on invested capital and notes the high and low groups in the industry. The report highlights substantial profits within the sector and details the structure of the elevator firms.
On George Harvey's Trail Washington June 13 Senator ar rison Democrat Mississippi introduced a resolution asking President Harding to inform the Senate whether there is as much reason and justification for reprimand or recall of Ambassador George W. Harvey for his Pilgrim Day speech of May 1 1921 as for the reprimand or recall of Admiral William Sims for his speech of June 7 1921.
Rioting in Belfast on June 13 adds four victims to the weekend toll. Gunfire erupts on York Street and Cashnir Road as combatants fire through windows and skylights. Armored cars attempt to enter the danger zone while a Sinn Fein member leaves a widow and three children.
Four applicants sat the Fraser Yall exam under Carl Klooz. Marie M. Banning Helen E. Layport H D Rothrock all of Lawrence and S S Dillon of Lent Star were examined. The state tests are offered twice yearly to qualify for state positions.
Water in the Arkansas River at Hutchinson rises with lowlands flooded. Rail lines washed out upstream at Yaggy and Nickerson, limiting trains westward. Local residents monitor impact as river overflows and nearby highways see water across crossings. Also reports social notes on graduates and a Cuban president death.
An opening sermon by Dr. Baleh of Baker University set Haskell’s commencement events in motion yesterday afternoon. Chancellor Lough delivered a planned speech but was unable to attend, while the alumni banquet followed and preparations continue for today’s 2:30 p.m. commencement in the Haskell gymnasium.
The Douglas County probate court granted marriage licenses in early June. Notable pairs include Hewpert and Gress of Lecompton with Frank Jennings as minister, and Virail Nichols of Lawrence to Bradley of Perry.
Independence June 13 The i Oi & Gas Co. today announced a 25 cent cut in crude oil bringing the new price to $1.25 a barrel. The move follows a similar cut by another company a week earlier amid restricted market conditions.
Superintendent H B Peakrs invites all to tomorrow afternoon's commencement exercises at Haskell Institute in the gymnasium. Officials expect increased seating to accommodate attendees from Lawipede and nearby communities. Community members are asked to decorate streets with school colors and US flags for the event.
Chancellor Lindley named Professor W. J. Baumgartner as organization secretary for the Kansas Memorial Corporation. Baumgartner, called father of the stadium union effort, will aid local campaigns through the summer, then resume teaching in September under the executive committee supervision. He will also work with Alfred G. Hill to organize campaign supporters.
Court orders in Muglas County District Court modify previous judgments. Mary Guthrie and Marion Guthrie ordered to pay $5 weekly for midinter nee and $50 attorney fees. In Shafer v Shafer, plaintiff offered $25 suit money to clerk and $1 weekly maintenance.
The House resumed debate on the war with Germany and Austria under a final vote rule set for 2:30 pm. More than fifty members were assigned speaking times as the peace measure faced expected adoption. In Vermont, former diplomat Henry Cite died at his St Johnsbury home.
Wisconsin governor condemns a proposed prohibition measure that would ban private home brewing and deem such liquor a public nuisance. The bill includes penalties and allows private citizens to sue to abate the nuisance, reflecting concerns over fermentation products containing alcohol.
Enrollment for the summer session topped 900 with a little over 910 students at 2 o'clock today as faculty count svt 84 professors retained for summer teaching. Johnson, director, says the total may surpass the earlier summer record of 16 attendees, with 71 instructors from the university and 13 from other institutions.
Police reported a disturbance at the Combs hotel where a man was restrained by an officer after a shouted complaint from a second floor room. A small bottle of alcohol was found on the man, who later appeared in court and was fined $200 for prior trouble.
A fragmented notice notes writer and English professor Mr. Johnson of Vassar College as associate professor and co editor of a major publication. He was asked to speak with author William Allenehi about a literary piece titled The Ankes Fineestora. The text includes garbled street references and stray expletives.
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