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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
1
Allied forces push forward as occupation of German cities is announced. Fifteen cities have reportedly been carried out, signaling coordinated military progress and looming consolidation of Allied control in occupied areas.
German president Ebert protests forceful occupation as allied troops move into Düsseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort with French Belgian and British forces. Rhine flotilla assumes control while German officials warn against hostility and safeguard economic life. British reinforce troops as Berlin signals no German opposition.
Advices place Alexander Kerensky at Kronstadt directing a revolutionary offensive against Petrograd from the fortress base. German and Allied penalties discussed as cabinet members urge dignity and patience amid the entente crisis. Chancellor Ebert appeals Germans to meet foreign despotism with austere dignity and restraint.
March 8 dispatches report artillery on the city’s hills causing hundreds of deaths and many wounded. More than 100000 workers strike in Moscow while Bolshevik cavalry under General Budenny rush from southern Russia to crush insurgents. Reports claim disloyal Bolshevist infantry and steadfast Chinese mercenaries amid rumors of Lenin and Trotsky’s downfall.
In Topeka Kansas, two colored men robbed Farmers National Bank of St Marys about 11 am taking 5000 dollars. They fled by car but were caught within an hour a few miles west of Topeka by Sheriff Bob Miller and deputies after a rapid pursuit. Police recovered most of the money.
Unsettled and colder tonight with a difficult midweek forecast for Kansas. Temperatures show little data with yesterday's 7 pm reading and today’s low and a possible rainfall note. Widemann's Tea Room appears in the text with a street address fragment 33 53.
Chicago March 8 wage reductions of about 12.5 percent affect more than 100000 hourly paid packing industry workers nationwide. The new scale cuts lowest pay from 58 to 45 cents per hour, with time and a half after ten hours daily or 54 hours weekly, Sundays and holidays at double time, and a continued 40 hour minimum weekly guarantee.
Washington on March 8 Secretary Weeks stated the withdrawal of American forces from the Rhine is not under consideration. He said the cabinet meeting discussion did not place this question on the agenda after it was finished.
Berlin opened the racing season as thousands gathered at the track despite snow and cold. Wagers at the track on trotting races reached two million marks with another three million downtown. Officials said betting records for running races were eclipsed.
Topeka March 8 For the first time in years the house ways and means committee introduced appropriation bills for state educational institutions totaling more than the senate recommendations. House figures include University of Kansas 1 411 500 for 1921 22 and 1 371 500 for 1922 23 plus additions for a medical school building and grounds 135 000 and 100 000. Other items cover State Agricultural College 1 412 500 and 1 310 500, State normal at Emporia 320 500 and 306 500, Pittsburg manual training school 338 800 and 310 500, Ft Hays normal 171 1500 and 145 500, School for the blind 36 500 and 51 000, and School for the deaf 101 000 and 95 000.
A mid week meeting at the First Christian church invites the public to hear Ralph B Galloway superintendent of the churchs Sunday school speak at 745 pm on topics of live Sunday school interest The event welcomes members and guests. Harding Names Personal Physician Dr C E Sawyer of Marion Washington March 8 President Harding appoints Dr C E Sawyer as his personal physician and may nominate him for brigadier general in the army medical corps
Lincoln Nebraska March 8 Federal Judge T C Munger freed eighteen federal prisoners who were jailed under prohibition measures. The U S circuit court of appeals last week ruled those measures repealed by the Volstead act.
An overdraft of 30000 dollars ending the last fiscal year will be wiped out this year, announced by C. W. McKeen, chairman, after a careful district financial check. The board plans to enter the next fiscal year without floating indebtedness.
At the noon meeting today the Chamber of Commerce program covered a broad mix of subjects. Speakers discussed economic development, public improvements, and local business concerns, highlighting a varied agenda for the organization.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce met to back a $495,000 school bond measure. Superintendent Harry P. Smith urged rapid propaganda and speakers for every meeting before the April 5 city election, noting the prior $230,000 bonds sold only at sacrifice. The group also discussed tree trimming costs and referred the issue to the proper committee.
Light voter turnout was predicted for the city primary with 3 PM tallies showing low precinct participation. Reports cite a high of 93 votes in the first ward and 41 in another, totaling 437 across districts as residents awaited closing outcomes. George Savage pressed the city on alleged street and alley filling near New Hampshire and Pinckney, seeking investigation of grades and rights. City Commission met with routine business, approving February street lights, and city finances and merchandise invoices.
In Topeka on March 8 the senate debated Senator Colman's bill on the partial abolition of the Kansas primary election law during a long special order session. Widemann's Tea Room provided the setting for discussion.
Heavy weekend rains flood the Wakarusa River area near Lawrence and Douglas County. The Belvoir temporary bridge may be underwater. culverts failed along both sides of the creek. Lawrence streets flood. Massachusettes and Eleventh area shows water to courthouse yard. Police court reports reveal large February fines. Bankruptcy lecturer J G Slesaker to address law students March 17.
Mayor Kreech and City Attorney Thiele briefed Chamber of Commerce on Judge Clyde Reed of the Kansas Industrial Court ruling to test the legality of Citizens Light Heat and Power’s 50 cent service charge. He urged residents not to pay it, with instructions to deduct if already paid, as city officials seek court action and a prompt decision.
Investigation opened in the Kansan district court to determine if the recently imposed freight charge by the distributing company at Lawrence is justified. At request of cities and firms, related cases with other cities are indefinitely postponed.
Topeka reports two and a half inches of rain last night with more expected today. Heavy precipitation fell in Kaw valley and northeast Kansas, while towns like Junction City and Wichita saw only traces. Temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing tonight as the weather bureau notes a southward moving cold front. The Standard Oil company began building a filling station at Ninth and Indiana, with a street-use permit granted for material storage during construction.
The Douglas County fair board sets aside 200 for school district exhibits next fall. Prizes awarded by points across educational agricultural horticultural gammon and canned goods displays. Welch and Welch Chiropractors.
In Topeka the White anti-cigarette bill failed passage with 48 for and 39 against. The bill imposed penalties for smoking or possessing cigarettes, for selling or giving them away, and prohibited importation into the state.
Lawrence board heard exhaustive data from the Educational Council on teacher salaries. A minimum of 1000 and maximum 1850 dollars was proposed with bonuses for two years extra training and a 13 year service scale, while higher training suggested 1200 to 2250 dollars. Superintendent Smith signaled future salary recommendations based on qualifications and tenure. The matter was referred to the teachers and salaries committee. Easter vacation was approved, fundraising was rejected, and lighting system changes were referred to the buildings and grounds committee.
Prof Charles S Skilton presents his fourth Lenten organ recital at Fraser Hall on Wednesday at 4 30 PM. Soprano Miss Dora Helmick assists. Program includes Concert Fantasia Pavane Favorite and selections from The Creation Jocelyn Godard and Guilmant with Dreams from the Seventh Organ Sonata and Scherza from the Fifth Organ Sonata.
Danka, accused of attempting to pass an invalid check at Watkins National Bank, was detained at noon today after the bank identified the signature on a presented check. He claims to be a student but currently not enrolled. Gogorza concert postponed to April 2 due to artist illness. University will not host a substitute performance this week. Study Club at West Side plans March 15 fundraiser for Lawrence Memorial Hospital with readings by Virginia Neeley Nadine Cox Evile Denzer- An imper sonator Mrs. Catreen of Topeka set to perform readings.
Olney will address the Hi-Y meeting in the association building aimed at stirring support for the new high school proposition. A fire at Boston Confectionary was caused by a short circuit in wiring but resulted in little damage despite heavy rain.
Lawrence board of education prepared for an April election on a new 495000 bond issue to fund a new high school building. The plan would rescind the previously approved 220000 bond and seek an entirely new debt, arguing economy and better interest terms. A survey and expert study guided the decision, noting an auditorium and gymnasium as key needs.
The regular meeting at the M C 4 building covered federation plans to present the church movement to a citywide gathering in April. S. S. Weatherby read a paper as discussion focused on church cooperation and related matters. City commission hears rental status for Maple Grave cemetery land and building permit totals for 1920.
Commissioners last night reported a library balance of 368 dollars in the treasury. The library catalog lists 17,689 volumes, with 1,050 added last year and 344 by gift. Lost or discarded volumes in 1920 totaled 257. The free library circulation for 1920 was 51,210 versus 47,717 in 1919.
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