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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
A petition was filed today in the state supreme court seeking a mandamus to halt a gas charge. The filing requests immediate relief and names the state court as the venue for central action.
Hearing before Kansas industrial court in Topeka tested legality of a 50 cent monthly service charge by Citizens Light Heat and Power Co. of Lawrence. Judge Clyde Reed ruled emphatically against the charge and shown financial detail of the firm including a $197,000 surplus, $70,000 depreciation fund, and salaries to J. J. Heim and K. D. Klemm. City officials and attorney general seek mandamus to force collection test. many customers already opting to pay only net gas bill.
Printers from Lawrence visited the Local Typographical Union last night and spoke on current business conditions and labor relations. A Kansas meeting in Topeka, forming an organization to resist a forty‑four hour week starting May 1, was reported. Jos. D. Gavit, elected representative to the international, spoke for the printers. Dr. V A Young, Supreme President of the Fraternal Union, voiced support and discussed how to address conditions. Talks also by Homer Talbot, B H Daie, and W C Simons.
Walter Peterson of 718 Walnut street was shot in the back last night and treated for a back wound. He told police that Clarence Smiley, recently banished from Lawrence, did the shooting but gave few details of the trouble.
The Weaver family enjoyed Florida oranges picked from their own grove and shipped by Mrs. Weaver during a delightful vacation. Gov. Hart signed the anti alien land bill prohibiting ownership or leasing of land by aliens ineligible to citizenship, effective immediately. Chinese immigration to San Salvador was barred under the alien law.
Fair conditions expected tonight with a likely rise in temperatures by Thursday. The report notes yesterday’s 1 PM high and today’s 1 AM and 2 PM readings, but details for maximum or minimum temperatures are incomplete.
In a decisive primary, voters selected a new candidate, reshaping local political balance. Election officials reported turnout meeting expectations as the field narrowed to the endorsed contender and rivals.
The Lawrence primary drew 1,170 votes with Holliday and Kreeck topping ballots. C B Hosford earned 222 votes, securing a sixth spot on the April 5 board of education ballot alongside Emma Barker Evans Lindley Pine and others.
Forty nurses from Leavenworth Olathe Kansas City Kans and Lawrence gathered for the district session in the Unitarian church last night Mayor Kreeck and Miss Sprague spoke Miss OBrien sang After a dinner the next session was set for the first Tuesday in June at Bonner Springs The district voted to favor moving the 1922 state meeting to Kansas City Kansas during the next gathering
Pope Benedict imposes red birettas on cardinals created March 7 as first sign of their supreme dignity. The red hat will be conferred publicly tomorrow. Cardinal Dennis Dougherty, dean of the group, thanked the Pope on behalf of the new cardinals. Found: a new constellation in The Rejuvenation of Aunt, Mary. Mrs. E A Trestorgy of Kansas City visits Mrs. W K Edgar. Mrs. T Z Earle and Miss Anna Earle spend the day in Topeka.
Dr. C. E. Sawyer is nominated by President Harding to be White House physician with brigadier general rank in the army medical service. He will investigate public health matters and be authorized to propose a concrete plan to coordinate government agencies for safeguarding the public welfare.
A report claims Pet Rodraud has fallen under revolutionary control amid rising tensions in the region. Details are unclear and could not be independently verified.
Soviet government forces reportedly recaptured fortresses Krepsnaya Gorkh and Systerbak and shelled Kronstadt while an assault on Kronstadt reportedly failed with heavy losses. Dispatches claim Petrograd fell to revolutionaries or to rebel forces as White Ruthenians declare independence in Minsk area.
The Kansas Senate adopts a rule limiting debate to five minutes per senator on each question, except the bill author may speak a second time for up to three minutes. The body moves toward a free kindergarten bill for first class cities based on guardian petition. A bill to legalize municipal ice plants is noted as likely to pass, with the attorney general backing. Hagler bill potential impact on newspaper legal notices. A local accident near Topeka leaves Mrs. George K. Young with a broken hip. son Ernest aids. Marriage license granted in Douglas County to Peter J. Neis and Dora G. Knake of Eudora.
The northeast district convention of Christian churches gathers in Lawrence with more than 200 delegates from 17 Kansas counties. Rev M Lee Sorey leads local arrangements at First Christian church, North Lawrence aids delegates, and lodging is provided. Mayor Kreeck opens on April 18 with sessions on church work Sunday School and missionary and youth activities.
The Lawrence Rotary club planned a program featuring business topics and speakers. Committee chair Rosenthal and several guests led discussions on Rotary in business, with presentations on school nutrition and local food supply issues. Chancellor E H Lindley was slated to speak, and the meeting aimed to focus on food supply discussions in Lawrence with a young woman as principal speaker.
Craig Kennedy reports a letter from the White House dated March 4 1921 expressing the President’s appreciation for the Kiwanis club’s telegrams and good wishes. In Lawrence Kansas the Unitarian Church announces a postponed meeting and a 3 PM Friday session due to date conflicts. Burnett recovering from appendectomy at Swedish hospital in Kansas City and Mrs Rose Smith travels to Cleveland to visit ill sister.
Citizens face the high school issue as a public forum at the Unitarian church next Sunday at 7 40 p m with two speakers. Superintendent H P Smith will cover financial aspects while Professor F P O Brien outlines building requirements for an adequate Lawrence high school curriculum.
Ardmore March 9 Mrs Jake L Hamon widow of the late millionaire and a politician marked for alleged murder Clara Smith Hamon goes on trial in Carter county district court tomorrow in Ardmore. She is subpoenaed as state witness. James C O Brian former Cook County assistant prosecutor arrived with Mrs Hamon and is her retained attorney. A conference with Oklahoma Attorney General S I Freeling could set his role in the prosecution.
In New York on March 9 three members of the Twenty third Infantry in the New York National Guard were wounded by a single bullet from a service rifle in the regimental armory. James Golder was struck, the bullet passed through him and scorched Daniel Bornedheim’s shoulder. it ricocheted and lightly wounded another man’s left hand. A fourth member was detained by police for investigation.
Lawrence high school draws a bye in the district tourney as Testerman and Stugard miss the trip with knee and tonsilitis issues. The team has two wins needed for state, Baldwin is the site, and student players Weatherby Line and Ulm fill in while others seek positions. The squad will be hosted at Sigma Phi Epsilon House in Ballwin before the tournament. Junior High PTA meets tomorrow at 2 30 pm with Boys Glee Club providing music and Supt Smith slated to speak.
The C P A lodge will provide a two supper at the Barker school house on Friday evening March 11 for members only. Mrs C T Royston traveled to Kansas City for a weeklong visit. Mrs Andrew White of Ottawa spent the day in Lawrence. Fifteen babies at clinic. Fifteen infants were brought to the mothers conference at City Hall under city health department direction. Nat Slohn of New York City, Welch Welch chiropractors, was in Lawrence on business yesterday.
Temperatures fell to 18 degrees in Latvia marking the coldest point in the state. S. D. Flora, Kansas meteorologist, says fruit buds likely escaped serious damage with impact limited to a small area.
Citizens in Düsseldorf respond with apathy to the presence of Allied troops as order appears stable and routine continues. Local officials report calm streets and unchanged daily life despite occupation.
Allied forces tightened control of Dueseldorf with a citywide closure of theatres and cinemas. General Deyoutte warned the measure may be massed in days as authorities consider further state of siege amid censorship and limited public response.
In Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort about 7000 French British and Belgian soldiers linger in public view yet locals go about routine life with no sign of labor upheaval. Essen sees a tense note though 4000 troops with four tanks and three river flotillas stand by unseen. President Ebert appeals for peaceful acceptance of occupation while German police stay lean.
J R Koontz assistant general traffic manager Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe will address students in Room 202 West Administration Building at 2 30 PM Thursday on Federal Control of Railroads and Their Present Status He will speak authoritatively for the roads and present their views on government operation of transportation lines Also Dunham cleared in county inquiry with no charges filed after check transaction investigation
Washington March 9 The attorney general holds the government lacks authority to prohibit manufacture and sale of liquors for non beverage purposes. The opinion declares no limit on nonbeverage use except what Congress prescribes and leaves the matter to physicians professional judgment. Commissioner Williams announced the opinion and said regulations will be drafted soon.
A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed forming an advertising club to aid merchants and the community. Proposals included an advertising room with trade journals, a contest for best ads, and collaboration with the journalism school. A minstrel show by law students, featuring known performers, is planned.
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