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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

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Harding's Western Trip and Kansas City Visit

President Harding and Mrs. Harding toured Kansas City during a twelve hour stop on their western trip. Governor Hyde and Governor Davis joined the party en route to Hutchinson for tomorrow's speech on transportation. The visit included a motor tour, a public reception, and a briefing at the Muehlebach hotel with local officials and civic groups in attendance.

Kansas City Associated Press Harding Pacific Coast Alaska St. Louis Missouri Missouri River Hyde Epen Davis Kansas Hutchinson Union Station Muehlebach’ Hotel

New York Brokers Expelled After Failing to Appear

The Consolidated Stock Exchange expelled P G Stamm of P G Stamm & Co after he failed to attend a board appearance to answer questions about alleged fictitious trades. Stamm & Co said they offered resignations thrice, citing unfavorable publicity and plans to continue business in bonds and investment securities.

New York Consolidated Stock Exchange Today P. G. Stamm P. G. Stamm & Co

Diverse student body at KU summer session

University of Kansas summer session enrolls 1395 students from thirteen states and seven foreign countries. Missouri leads state representation with 196 students, followed by Oklahoma and Iowa. Foreign students hail from China, Japan, India, Egypt, the Philippines, Cuba, and Ontario. About 36 percent list Lawrence as permanent address. Kansas City Missouri is next with 146 and Kansas City Kansas with 71.

University of Kansas Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Tennessee Iowa Texas New Mexico Illinois Colorado Nebraska Ohio Massachusetts Florida China Japan India Egypt Philippine Islands Cuba Ontario Lawrence Kansas City Kan

Girl Charged With Theft in Prohibition Office

Kathrine Mauser, a stenographer in A R Harrison’s prohibition division, was arrested in Chicago on theft of government records linked to an extortion probe. A male instigator is sought. Mauser, formerly Indianapolis district attorney secretary, denies knowledge of missing files or the extortion plot.

Chicago Katherine Mauser A. R. Harrison Prohibition United States Indianapolis

Unseasonable Cold Grips Three States Amid Heat Wave

Chicago report says approximately three states saw cold yesterday while much of the country sweltered. Forecasters warn some regions may improve while others face continued heat. The heat wave caused numerous prostrations and scores of deaths.

Chicago United States

Klan Plans New York Parade Despite Mayor Hylan Threats

The Ku Klux Klan announces a New York parade in full regalia defying Mayor Hylan and police action. A East Islip meeting reportedly initiated over 1,000 candidates with an estimated 25,000 in attendance. Another injunction halts the Kee ritual secrecy release by Klan leaders in Atlanta.

New York Ku Klux Klan Hylan King Kleage Johnson New York State East Islip Long Island Wizard Emperor Atlanta William J. Simmons Knights of Kamelia J. O. Humphries H. W. Evans

Weaver Suit Opens In District Court Over Alienation Claims

The trial of a $25,000 damage suit for alienation of affections brought by O. O. Weaver against J. A. Winchell began in district court this morning. Minnie Weaver is named as the wife involved, with damages sought from Winchell. Deliberations continued in the Brokmann-Lawson case, with jurors out at 3 p.m. and the Weaver-Winchell jury excused to report tomorrow morning. Edgar M. Purdy seeks action against Western Union Telegraph and Union Pacific Railroad, with a trial possible tomorrow morning.

O. O. Weaver J. A. Winchell Winchell Minnie Weaver Brokmann-Lawson Weaver-Winchell Brokmann- Lawson Judge Means Edgar M. Purdy Western Union Telegraph Union Pacific Railroad

Etna Calmer as Eruption Slows But Threat Persists

Etna remains dangerous with lava flows and rocks threatening nearby towns. After a period of violent activity, the eruption shows signs of easing though renewed danger persists for the volcanic region.

Catania Haly Mount Etna

Hadley Chosen Chancellor of Washington University

Frederick A. Hall resigns as chancellor after three year tenure. Former Missouri governor Fler obert S. Hadley accepts the position and will assume duties at Washington University in St. Louis.

St. Louis Frederick A. Hall Washington University Flerobert S. Hadley Missouri Hall

Road weather bulletins available from chamber office

The Chamber of Commerce now receives highway weather service bulletins from Kansas City and Topeka about road conditions on major national highways including the National Old Trails and Santa Fe Trail. The information may be obtained daily by calling the chamber office.

Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Topeka U. P. Highway K. C Fort Scott

Farewell Luncheon For Kelly Butler and Kent at C of C

A farewell luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce will honor Deans R A Went F J Kelly and H I Butler of the University of Kansas who are leaving this fall. Each dean will give a short talk. The event closes the season with speakers. summer lunches to follow by Know Your City committee and local industries.

R. A. Went F. J. Kelly H. I. Butler Chamber of Commerce K. U Kelly Kent Butler Chamber

Farmers Meeting On Cow Testing Plans In Eudora

County farmers will meet tonight at 8 in the town hall Eudora with dairy expert W Williams from Manhattan to discuss forming a cow testing association. He will also be at the county agent’s office tomorrow at 3 PM to continue talks on the testing group.

Eudora W. M. Williams Manhattan Williams

British ships defy day rule with liquor in sealed cargo

Two British steamers the Baltic and Berengaria docked in New York with liquor for their return voyage under British seals defying American dry rules. Officials anticipated seizures by Washington, while captains claimed no authority warned them. Authorities said Baltic would be seized, Berengaria seen as under British seal with liquor up to the three mile limit.

New York Baltic Berengaria Treasury Department Customs House Washington Associated Press Treasury London

Joe Ulm Injured in Mill Roller Press Accident

Joseph Ulm of the Lawrence Paper Mill suffered severe cuts and bruises to both arms when they were caught in a roller press yesterday afternoon. Dr. H T Randle believes no bones were broken. He was taken to McConnell hospital and is confined today, with recovery expected after several days off work.

Joseph Ulm Lawrence H. T. Randle Ulm McConnell Hospital Tle

Diamond Baton Found in Vedensky Cathedral

In Petrograd on June 20 the marble nave of the Vedensky Cathedral revealed a marshal's baton of solid gold adorned with ten diamonds and emeralds. The artifact, valued at 2 million dollars, is thought to be the baton presented by Czar Alexander II to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolayevich in 1878.

Petrograd Vedensky Cathedral Alexander EH Nikolai Nikolaievitch

Pit yields search for missing mother and children

Advertisements sought information on a mother and her two children missing two years ago have led to discovery. Their bodies were recovered from an abandoned pit at Siddomndley near Glossop between Sheffield and Manchester.

Sheffield Eng Simmondley Glossop Milway Here Manchester

Leviathan Sets Speed Record Aboard Steamship

The reconditioned Leviathan returning to New York on her trial cruise today set a new steamship speed record of 28.04 knots per hour, surpassing the previous record of 27.5 knots held by the Mauritania.

Associated Press New York

Isaacs Begins Practice in Weaver-Winchell Suit

Orin L. Isaacs former deputy clerk of the district court assisted C A Smart attorney for the defendant in the Weaver Winchell case in district court today Isaacs has never been admitted to the bar and is participating in a lawsuit for the first time.

Isaacs Orin L. Isaacs C. A. Smart Weaver-Winchell

Lloyd George Accepts Adjudicator Post at Royal Welsh Eisteddfod

Former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George has accepted an invitation to serve as adjudicator at the Royal Welsh National Eisteddfod in Pontypool Wales on June 20 1924.

Local residents visit MacLowth for a friend reunion

Mr and Mrs Elis Johnston with Mrs Diana Peters and Mrs Harriett Johnson traveled to MacLowth last night and spent time with old friends, renewing acquaintance and sharing memories.

Elis Johnston Diana Peters Harriett Johnson MacLowth Beirs

Elks Bowling Scores and Upcoming Matchups Report

Teter led the bowling with 295 and 261 and 261 series while Elliot posted 801 with 290 295 295. High series by Teter 231 and Gustafson 223. Hetkel and Edmondson scheduled to bowl seven back tonight.

Elliot Teter Gustafson Hetkel Edmondson

Frank Benedict Visits Parents in New York City

Insurance engineer Frank Benedict of New York City, connected with Sinclair Oil, is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F M Benedict.

Frank Benedict New York City The Sinclair Oil Company Mrs F. M. Benedict

Mr and Mrs Finton Attend Tri State Laundry Men Convention

Mr. and Mrs. Kitt Finton attend the three day Tri State Laundry Men convention in Kansas City where they will hear President Harding speak this evening.

Mrs Win Newmark Heads West for California Visit

Mrs Win Newmark departed last night to spend several weeks in California visiting relatives and enjoying a period away from home.

Win Newmark California

Soviet Seizure of Four American Schooners Reported

Coast guard cutter Bear moves from Nome toward East Cape as four American schooners including the Iskum of Tacoma are seized by Soviet authorities for alleged trading regulation violations. Telegram from Secretary Hughes to General Ashton confirms the claim.

Tacoma Wash Coast Guard Bear Nome East Cape Siberia Iskum J. M. Ashton Hughes

Juniors Host Lemonade Day at South Park

Miss Kathleen Davis, playground supervisor, and the junior town officials served lemonade to fifty nine children yesterday at South Park. Each child brought a lemon and a nickel, five hours of play scheduled, with picnics planned and free streetcar rides arranged for Woodland park next Thursday afternoon.

South Park Kathleen Davis Park New York Miss Davis North Lawrence Woodland Park Peirce Music Company

Knight in Kansas City Held Tied to Carr Bank Robbery

James A. Knight, sought by Douglas county officers for selling mortgaged property liquor and wife desertion, was held in Kansas City for identification by St. Joseph police who suspected him in the Carr Missouri bank robbery. He was arrested Friday and county officers planned transfer to Lawrence if identified, with further moves to St Joseph if confirmed.

James A. Knight Kansas City Douglas County St. Joseph Knight Carr, Mo Lawrence

Beer replaces sake as Japan's national drink

Beer is rapidly replacing sake as the national drink of Japan. Output of sake distilleries stays steady while beer brewing shows a marked rise from 21 288 koku ten years ago to 765 027 koku last year. Sake remains for ceremonial use but beer is more popular.

Tokio Associated Press Japan

Schultz and companions tour Leavenworth military prison

Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Schultz with Mrs. H. H. Miller, Mrs. Theodore Schoenlein, and Mrs. A. W. Lamb spent the day in Leavenworth visiting the military prison and the soldiers' home. They traveled in Mr. Schultz’s car.

G. R. Schultz H. H. Miller Theodore Schoenlein A. W. Lamb Leavenworth Mr. Schultz

Missionary Program at Nazarene Church in North Lawrence

A missionary program will be held at the Nazarene church in North Lawrence next Sunday evening beginning at 7 p m. Everyone is invited.

Nazarene North Lawrence

Mrs. Simons and son visit Kansas City guests

Mrs. W. C. Simons and her son John are spending several days in Kansas City as guests of Mrs. Simons' parents Mr. and Mrs. John Reineke and Miss Blanche Reinecke.

W. C. Simons John Kansas City

Topeka Couple Granted Marriage License

Francis E. Owen and Hazel Goodrich of Topeka were granted a marriage license yesterday afternoon by Probate Judge Menger.

Francis E. Owen Hazel Goodrich Topeka Menger

Miss Thelma Penn Leaves For St Louis Visit

Miss Thelma Penn, who has been visiting Miss Leola Harshfield, departed Tuesday for St Louis Missouri to visit her aunt Mrs Pat Collins.

Thelma Penn Leola Harshfield St. Louis Mos Pat Collins

Toronto Kansas Principal Visits His Mother

Frank Godding principal of the schools in Toronto Kansas visits his mother Mrs Susan Godding at 919 Illinois street. The trip highlights family connections during a quiet day in late summer.

Frank Godding Toronto Kan Susan Godding

Ulrichs Attend Harding Speech in Kansas City

Mr and Mrs A G Ulrich drove to Kansas City this afternoon to hear President Warren G Harding speak and participate in the public event.

A.G. Ulrich Kansas City President Harding

Rotary views boys as nation’s future asset at St Louis convention

Everett Hill outlined Rotary International’s focus on training boys to value service above self, saying boys are history and civilization at the source. Frank D. Slutz and Eddie Guest spoke on cultivating youth loyalty, ideals, and public responsibility through boy oriented programs.

St. Louis Associated Press Rotary International Everett Hill International Boys’ Work Committee Frank D. Slutz Dayton Ohio Tddie Guest Detroit Slutz Rotary Stutz

Wreck in Tunnel Delays Coal Train Near Spruce Creek

Rescue crews rushed to Spruce Creek Pennsylvania after twenty freight cars carrying coal coke and iron ore wrecked in a tunnel on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The tunnel caught fire and filled with gas and smoke requiring mine rescue techniques. No casualty count was yet available.

Altoona Pittsburgh United States Bureau of Mines Spruce Creek Pennsylvania Railroad

Missouri into Wheat as Harvest Begins in Central Region

Jefferson City Missouri June 22 Wheat cutting has started on a large scale in central Missouri with some fields still ripening. Farmers work from sunup to dusk to complete harvesting plans as hot dry days aid ripening and drying of wet spots, state board of agriculture secretary Jewell Mayes reports.

Jefferson City Missouri Jewell Mayes State Board of Agriculture Ma. Mayes

Otis Named Missouri Public Service Chairman

Governor Hyde announced Merrill E. Otis of St. Joseph as chairman of the Missouri public service commission on his arrival by train. Otis, chief assistant to the attorney general at Jefferson City, succeeds the late John A. Kurtz of Kansas City.

Missouri P. V. C Kansas City Merrill E. Otis St. Joseph Missouri Public Service Commission Hyde Otis Jefferson City John A. Kurtz

Harding Speech to be Heard Over Kansas City Radio

President Harding delivers a Kansas City address at 8 tonight to be broadcast in South Park by loud speaker arranged by L. Ek Mein itz. The plan brings his remarks to park attendees via a radio style transmission.

Harding President Harding Kansas City South Park L. Ek. Meinitz Park

Liberty Bonds Closing Prices From Treasury Auction

The record lists Liberty bonds and U.S. Treasury 4 1-4s at varied yields with prices around 4 1-4 and values near 99.27. Entries include Liberty 1st 4 1-4s Liberty 2nd 4 1-4s Liberty 3rd 4 1-4s Liberty 4th 4 1-4s and 000 U.S. Treasury 4 1-4s at 99.27.

Liberty Bonds Liberty U.S. Treasury

Eastern Hello Girls Plan Strike

Boston, June 22. The wage scale committee of the joint district council of the telephone operators' department of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers orders a strike of New England operators at 7 a.m. next Tuesday. The action aims to win a wage increase and a seven hour day.

Boston New England Joint District Council of the Telephone Operators’ Department The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Radio car plans to broadcast President Harding speech in Lawrence

The Taylor Sloan party arrived in Lawrence and pitched a balloon silk tent in the tourist camp. They plan to broadcast the President's address from a high powered Grebe radio on their car in Central Park at eight this evening. Mayor Kreeck will host if absent, with I C Stevenson handling duties. The party includes Mildred Taylor and Blanding Sloan. they carry a letter of introduction signed by several mayors. They leave for Topeka tomorrow.

Taylor Sloan Lawrence George i. Kreeck President Harding Central Park Kansas City I. C. Stevenson A. B. Carter Peter Taylor Grand Stand Mr. Taylor Taylor Mildred Taylor Blanding Sloan John F. Hylan New York City Kreeck Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Topekaomorrow

Pledges Still Coming in for Memorial Campaign

Drafts for the Memorial campaign arrive from Paris Belgium Canton China and one KU former student. Total Memorial fund pledges reach 922000 with a spring increase of 35000 and unpaid pledges 604460.30. Debtedness on Stadium and expenses cut to 36000 with goal to clear by fall and begin Student Union building construction.

Paris Belgium University of Kansas Canton China Memorial Corporation Board of Directors Lawrence

British sportsmanship slur shocks Hagen voyage

New York reports Walter Hagen arriving on the Berengaria from England. He accuses British golfers of poor sportsmanship and says he will never again compete in a British tournament.

New York Walter Hagen England

Salvation Army Hosts Young People Anniversary Entertainment

The local Salvation Army corps presents an 8 o clock Saturday night show at the corps headquarters 729 Vermont to celebrate the young people anniversary with music songs and dialogue performed by the corps youth. Dra Welch Welch the chiropractors.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Corps Vermont

Harvesters In Great Demand Across Douglas County

Douglas County wheat farmers face a shortage of harvest hands as daily calls pour in. County agent H. G. Colglazier seeks workers via Kansas City and Lawrence, with Haskell Institute already maxed out. Pay remains around 3 dollars a day, harvest underway across the county as some grain nears loss while quality stays high.

Douglas County Anne H. G. Colglazier Lawrence

Blue sky case postponement for Short and Bathurst

The preliminary hearing for FE. J. Short and T. Bathurst of Kansas City on blue sky law violations is rescheduled to July 3 at 2 p.m. in the courthouse. Short's bond is renewed at 2000 dollars. They sold 50 shares of Bathurst Manufacturing Company stock to Dr. C. R. Albright on April 21, 1921 without filing company information with the state bank commissioner. The company failed soon after, with Lawrence residents reportedly financially involved. Bathurst is to appear for the hearing when summoned.

FE. J. Short T. Bathurst Kansas City Kansas Court House Justice Court Short Bathurst C. R. Albright Bathurst Manufacturing Company Lawrence

Prizes Planned for Fourth of July Bicycle Races

Under Hovey Hanna guidance the Lawrence youth bicycle races at Woodland Park race track on July Fourth promise rich prizes including two $19 watches and sport gear. Four events cover five miles two miles one mile and half mile with age classes up to eighteen. Registration can be made at Hanna’s bicycle shop.

Lawrence Woodland Park Hovey Hanna

Amrine Out of Office as Lansing Warden Succeeds

Topeka news reports Gov J M Davis announced Milton R Amrine will be succeeded July 1 by August Anderson of Salina as warden of the state penitentiary at Lansing.

Dunkley Files Citizenship Papers At District Clerk Office

John Thomas Dunkley of 741 Missouri Street has filed applications for first papers of citizenship at the district clerk's office. He arrived in the United States from Northampton England in 1884.

John Thomas Dunkley Missouri Street Dunkley United States Northhampton England

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