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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
1
A troop train carrying soldiers from Belfast to Dublin struck a mine and was wrecked, resulting in fatalities. The incident disrupted military transport and prompted emergency response as investigators assess the blast’s impact and casualty figures.
A troop train from Belfast to Dublin was wrecked near Dundalk after a Sinn Fein mine exploded. Three soldiers and one train guard were killed with about twenty wounded. Two horses perished and authorities combated civilian shootings as two suspects were killed. Cork barracks were later bombed amid street clashes leaving one woman dead and several injured.
The British built air ship R-38, built for the United States, flew for the first time last night from Cardigan station at 7:53 p.m. and landed about 1.5 hours later after a flight over nearby counties. It carried forty eight persons including the crew, with two Americans aboard Commander L. H. Maxfield slated to captain the Atlantic flight and Brigadier A. Quum among other officers aboard.
June 24 Damascus bulletin says bandits tried to kill General Gouraud commander in chief of the French army in the east. He was traveling from Damascus toward Galilee in northern Palestine when the assault occurred. Bullet passed through his sleeve. he escaped unharmed.
Applications were filed yesterday at the office of County Treasurer W. H. McKne for new licenses covering sche ah automobiles, Autonf Report, right tracks and two motorcycles. Fees totalled 202.6. A marriage license was granted yesterday afternoon by Judge T. H. Menger in the Douglas county prelate court for Earl A. Harris of Fedora and Myrtle Sumner of Olathe.
Tonight and Saturday forecast shows fair conditions in western and central portions with showers in the extreme east. Temperatures mostly steady with little change. The report lists yesterday's temperature highs and today's low, plus rainfall inches, indicating minimal precipitation.
Governor Henry J. Allen spoke with railroad officials in Topeka listing farm product prices near top while general commodities run at 62 percent and freight rates at 168.4 percent of normal. He urged immediate reductions to aid farmers, saying the cuts could come within three months.
Former Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels asserts that a criticized move by Captain Stearns to form morale committees on ships would not erode naval discipline but strengthen it. He notes the committees include officers and enlisted men and operate with ship captain oversight to improve cooperation and morale aboard the Michigan and other vessels.
Gladys Marie Deacon of Boston became the Duchess of Marlborough in a brief civil ceremony at the British consulate this morning. The rite lasted three minutes and was performed by H. G. Mekai, the British consul. The first Duchess of Marlborough was Consuelo Vanderbilt who later obtained a divorce from the Duke.
Readers report a shortage of job opportunities for summer session students. Will Griffin states applications far exceed positions, leaving many unable to cover expenses as they seek work to enter the university.
Alumni drive in Topeka raised funds and support for a Memorial Idea campaign. Alfred G Hill announced strong turnout despite rain. total pledged neared 35,618 toward a 50,000 target. Chancellor Lindley and others attended the rally, auction nets 567 for the campaign. Washburn and Tecumseh participants active.
Washington 24. Necessity of rehabilitation of domestic industry with adjustment of transportation difficulties stressed by prominent middle western bankers at a conference with President Harding. Dinner guests for the president at the second conference of best financial minds. emphasis on relieving the present business low mood rather than foreign credits or exports.
Denver reports indicate a riot and deaths among four steel workers amid a strike tied to the African Federation and federal involvement. The inquiry focuses on government responsibility and gun issuing as a key issue while election of officers and equal rights are discussed at the federation session.
University officials report the student loan fund cannot meet rising requests as more than 200 notes exist from students yet to be repaid. Foster notes the fund has aided about 100 students this year, with loans ranging from 5 to 200 dollars and no borrower exceeding 200 dollars. The fund grows from university gifts and alumni support, but funds remain tight for the full term.
Twenty eight graduates from the University Jaws school took the state bar exam in Topeka and twenty three passed. Most newly minted attorneys plan immediate practice, with many joining existing firms and several considering independent offices. Names include Glen Banker Harford Blair Carper Lloyd Coltt Mrs Casimer Huxley John Etline Hamilton Fulton Clarence Garfill Haroll Goodwin John Montieth William Postin J C Stoper Fred Sttingfellue BR Walters Oscar Perkins Oliver M Dewey Schilledon Sir George Temple H I Neton C A Randall Albert Murphy.
May work until 10 1 p m on Saturdays from June 14 to September 15 under Kansas court of fatigue order. This governs work in industry since the industrial fine commission merged with the court last April. The order aims to ease schedules for female clerks in mercantile establishments during peak farming periods.
Washington June 24 reports a sale of 30,000 Osage reservation acres expected as the richest per capita in the world. The auction will affect Osage people in the area, with projections of high value and notable interest from investors. The text mentions Gustafson's and color blurbs, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Reports surfaced that Eamonn de Valera, Irish republican leader, was arrested near Dublin on a Wednesday night and held briefly before release. Sinn Fein authorities denied the arrest, and later confirmation showed his identity revealed after release the next afternoon.
Nicky Arnstein and four others were sentenced to two years in federal prison by Judge Siddons in the District of Columbia Supreme Court for conspiring to bring stolen securities from New York to Washington. Co-defendants include Isadore Cohn David W Sullivan Norman Bowles and Wilen Fasterday, all fined up to ten thousand dollars.
Dudley Buck, New York vocal teacher, spoke in Fraser Chapel last night as part of the K.G. school fine arts program. He lectured on voice production focusing on breathing, relaxation, and the need for simple development, warning teachers of the responsibility they bear and the risk of injuring pupils’ voices if basic protections are ignored.
Kansas miners face trial for alleged violations of the industrial court law with little excitement expected. A large crowd plans to travel by special interurban service from Pittsburg and other towns to Columbus. A Frontepad local union arranges a band, and organizers predict many miners will attend, with no work in coal fields during the trial and the court capacity limited to about 2,000 people.
A six man gang held at Six Corners camp near Fort Highway was spotted leaving with some loot. Sheriff Will Johns and Deputy Ralph Lawrence pursued and captured two identified as Owen Petrer and Eugene Bantson at North Lawrence Union Station. The duo were jailed as the rest of the gang and camp members returned to town to recover belongings.
May pool plans from Farm Bureaus in Ohio Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Georgia Alabama Maryland New York Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Minnesota Iowa Missouri and England aim to purchase West Virginia coal direct from mines. J B McLaughlin reports widespread pooling and direct buying with thousands of tons in hand and long labor estimates for surface production.
Constantinople June 24. Greeks rapidly shorten the Ismid front after withdrawal of a Greek division. Nationalists seize Adabazar and Sabanja northeast and southeast of Ismid without fighting.
Dr. F. K. Rogers pleads for immediate action in a case filed over selling liquor containing 51 percent alcohol at his 726 Massachusetts street office. The appeal was filed after the legal deadline, with Judge R. C. Manley weighing delay options and the possibility of a November term. Efforts focus on moving the matter before District Judge Hugh Means at the earliest date.
Fourteen sisters from two orders visit to study teaching at Kansas Catholic schools. Eight Ursuline nuns from Paola and six from St Mary’s Leavenworth attend the summer session to pursue degrees aiding their instruction in five Kansas Catholic schools.
Police in Lawrence conducted raids after tip offs about cigarette sales. A clerk bought cigarettes during the raid window, and only one of four places yielded contraband. Informants from Topeka aided officers, with courts set for next Tuesday. Road work near Lawrence described as promising by local officials.
Kansas agriculture officials announce the 1924- crop year projection of 112.914 million bushels, down 2.4 million from May but above the U S June 1 figure. Prospective yield anchored by 20 14980 acres, with declines in some counties from drought and floods, while overall area sown rose modestly in places.
A large crowd attended the Patter shows at Woodland Park as attractions drew thousands. The event proved financially successful with strong business across acts, and organizers expect a vigorous finish to the week.
Government officials hosted Rotarians at Hampton with invited guests and elaborate arrangements for an afternoon of entertainment. The event followed a schedule noted with a countdown to penalties and payments through July, while references to trophy trials and scientists appear in fragmented lines.
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