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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
1
The fragment hints at a political plan involving a person or entity named Mew and a presidency, with unclear links to Hamilton. Lacking context, the readable item suggests an anyone may not answer until later, with surrounding punctuation suggesting an interrupted headline.
An open letter from Hamilton Hall urged President Hurling to reveal a plan for a European peace association. Officials declined comment and indicated the administration will keep the plan in indefinite status, stressing the need for definite peace and stable conditions before any disclosure.
Paris June 17 Hard Curzon, secretary of state for foreign affairs, arrived to confer with Prime Minister Briand on problems facing France and Great Britain. The visit signals a possible detente and focus on home politics, with Curzon to address Anglo French relations and continental issues.
Gaston Cunha, president of the council of the League of Nations, sent identical notes to the prime ministers of Great Britain France Italy and Japan urging that the United States approve any decision on mandates for the former German colonies. The notes were not communicated to the E government.
Greek forces prepare another offensive against Turkish nationalists, awaiting British decision on support. The plan aims to lash Turks from positions near Ushak to uphold King Constantine's prestige and protect territorial advances.
In Mexico City on June 17 the war effort shows a shrinkage as 1,200 soldiers both retired and active demand small land tracts for tiny farming. In Washington on June 17 Major General Peyton C. March, chief of staff, will retire from active service November 1, with General Pershing to succeed him on July 1 and take leave until retirement. Secretary Weeks announced today.
A concise weather note reports generally fair conditions for Kansas with a swarm of clouds tonight and into Saturday. Temperatures show 7 p.m. readings around 74, with today’s highs and lows indicated, and Welch Welch Chiropractic is referenced in the fragmentary text.
In June 17 proceedings Detectives hear Mary Davis Smari identify her husband Charles A Small as the man who calls his wives by the nickname Sweet Petunia. She asserts no divorces among them and names wife Angie Bellaza, formerly Miss Angie Bellaza, whom she learned as wife No. 3.
Countywide lodge groups unite for a major picnic at Woodland Park on August 3. Organizers led by D O Smith Win Newmark and others assign duties for ground work, entertainment by Lone Star and Pleasant Grove, and publicity.
In a divorce suit naming Mrs Anne J A Stillman, witnesses including Poulopsky and nurse Igan testified. Fred Beauvais allegedly directed telegraph readings about the birth of Guy Stillman and Dr H L Russell corroborated statements about paternity claims involving Fred Bernuvais.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss interpretation ability across languages and approval of licenses. It cites June license numbers for this year and last year, noting the total licenses issued and a comparison to prior year. Names and exact figures are garbled but indicate a trend of more licenses issued this June.
A planning meeting at the Chamber of Commerce outlined events for July 4 at Woodlams Park Lawrence. Speakers include Wweeney and Rev Mark Mohler with committees on publicity, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, American Legion, and refreshments. Military displays and athletic events feature major roles with coordination by local leaders.
Everett Trik tells Journal-World he will explode if his hat is knocked off again by low awnings along Setts Street. He jokes a halting ambulant driver missteps may occur, and warns he might lose his temper after another clip like that. He mocks locals for underestimating Lawrence residents height.
Officials file riot related charges connected to the Tulsa incident. Investigators pursue alleged involvement by several suspects as details emerge from the investigation. Court records indicate formal accusations are being prepared for the case.
Arrests followed a riot with sixty four indictments returned by a special jury. Deputies, led by Sea Warien McCullough, rounded up those accused as most were jailed by nightfall. Indictments charged Negroes in county jail and one man in McAllister state pen. Officials would not discuss details beyond noting indictments dated to the riot period.
A series of campaign events unfolds this week with meetings at the Elks Club and chamber of commerce. Kansas City director J Nichols to speak. 75 workers expected. dinners and lunches mark campaign milestones as Kiwanis welcomes Cleveland delegates for the June convention.
Baxter Springs Kansas June 18 four bandits held up 26 year old Guy Brields here on daybreak about two miles west of town and escaped with five sacks of mail. Shields saw the bandits speed west in a motor car. the Oklahoma Meteor train official delivered the sacks. None of the bank money was in the pouches. only a small quantity of stamps believed to have been taken. A posse scoured west of town. bank officials say the robbers missed about 13,300.
Reports to County Farm Agent Geo Smith describe harvest labor demand rising. Farmers offered wages and promised steady work, but many workers failed to receive contracted pay from Kansas City. Offices buzzed with job seekers as wage disputes and delays persisted, hindering full supply to meet the harvest.
In Michoacan two killed and four wounded as Soviet factions clash near Eta maro and Villa Quadglupe. Soviet elements in Chilchota attempt to seize municipal authority but federal troops quell the uprising amid Bolshevik activity. Also, Washington reports Secretary Weekes smoothes out air troubles with Major General Menees and Lt Gen Hipate amid a possible conference.
Lawrence board reviewed preliminary plans by architect William B. Ittner for a new high school. The modern building will house about 50 rooms for nearly 1200 pupils with gym seating, showers, a sky line change, and spaces for laboratories, arts, and student activities. Expected to begin contracts late spring or early summer. supervision by Superintendent E. D. Dugester and the board includes possible separate bids. Mrs Emma Serratt of Pierce City visits relatives on routes home from Colorado.
Grant Hornday, inspector for the federal reserve bank, was seriously injured in a Chicago and Northwestern wreck near Crawford Nebraska. He lies in Hot Springs South Dakota hospital with internal injuries and multiple bruises. His home is Piney Nebraska and he has long served in banking and railroad safety roles.
A federal meteorologist reported that northern and central Kansas saw a heavy rain storm last night with 8 D. Flora noting the heaviest downpour at 4.22 inches in Wheaton. Lawrence and Liberal registered the hottest temperatures in the United States on Thursday with a maximum near the day’s peak.
Dean F J Kelly, former summer session director, opened the first summer convocation in Prasc Chapel. He urged that the session be as profitable and comfortable as possible and noted the book Creative Chemistry by FL E Losson. He cited dynamite as an example of rapid change and urged continued creative learning. Prof W H Johnson announced Friday morning enrollments and planned music and good area for each convocation.
The street railway company received the hitment of trolley wire yesterday afternoon and began installing the new wire after delays. Service to North Lawrence is to resume. the line to be fully operational with cars running by tomorrow.
City notices urge drivers to observe white edge markings placed in the 800 block west side to guide parking angles and keep fire hydrants and streetcar stops clear. Police call for careful adherence to the painted zones, warning against driving across markings or parking against hydrants. Local residents Craig, Charles Graves, and Quinton Graves visit Topeka cousins Ralph and Alfred Graves.
Taxable property values across Brune and surrounding townships show a decline from the prior year, driven by depreciation in livestock and personal property. Willow Springs reports the largest loss, with over 200 thousand dollars in personal property downshift and city values totaling around 4.1 million.
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