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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
4
The University summer session will be a center of interest this year due to a master school to be conducted by Dudley Buck of New York. Keriff Johns and his office force recently removed firearms from the county and demonstrated their intention to improve security with better shooting in their duties.
The French government seeks Harding’s influence to secure U S entry into a modified league of nations and has opened talks with Washington. The originator of the league may not recognize much of his work in any future international body Harding would join. Reds deported from the United States are said active in Russia’s latest revolution. If successful, exiled radicals may adopt pro American institutions. The county farm bureau plans broader focus on farm household problems and aiding farm swomen, aiming to strengthen its overall support.
Allied forces monitor the March 20 vote in Upper Silesia to decide whether the region joins Germany or Poland. German protests warn of possible strikes that could halt production and strain Allied occupation costs, though the population would bear the heaviest burden from a general shutdown.
A proposed law would require buyers to register firearms and allow authorities to inspect, while prohibiting storefront display of guns for sale. Critics argue such laws disarm law abiding citizens without deterring criminals, a debate echoed in legislative chambers.
The text argues that law enforcement officers should maintain records of firearm purchases, especially revolvers and pistols, as a means to curb illegal activity. It stresses the need for traceability and accountability in handling gun transactions.
Both sides claim progress toward resolution with mutual concessions allowing continued service until a final decision on a potential service charge. Patrons argue current rates meet company needs and will present their case in all courts involved.
Both chambers show a rare split on higher education funding. Conference bills reveal a half million dollar gap, with the lower house pushing for larger appropriations, a reversal of long standing Senate deference to school requests. The paper notes the House appears to sense the schools' true needs.
Publication on March 11 1856 notes the charter and city ordinances enacted by the Legislature in February. A Baptist society resolution favors the prohibitory liquor law as key to temperance, while immigration begins to rise with several wagon trains passing through town. Missouri River navigation is established as Quincy high school closes its winter term with praise for Edwards and staff and a push to improve the city school system continuing free access to education.
A party of over four hundred Swedes will board the Kansas Pacific road today bound for Ellsworth. They bring many household goods and stock and expect to settle in the Ellsworth area. The arrival is welcomed as a strong addition to the new state’s population.
March 11 1896 in Lawrence Mr and Mrs Byron P B Power depart on the Union Pacific train heading to Walled Lake Michigan their home after wintering with Jacob Kilworthy on South Massachusetts Street Bicycles cost twenty five cents an hour in Lawrence Snowflakes filled the forenoon An addition will be built to the Lawrence National Bank to provide more store room The permit was granted by the city clerk yesterday R Wopkins future Kansas attorney general traveled from Lawrence to the Wichita convention as a delegate for the University Republican club for a column and a half interview by the Wichita Eagle
In Topeka on March 11 the house committee of the whole recommended a bill to appropriate 10000 for repairing the governor mansion and preparing it as a home for the governor and family. The mansion, appraised at 85600, may face trouble finding a buyer. repairs include heating and interior decorations. Former occupant was Gov George H Hodges in 1913-14. Both houses agree on 423500 for the Boys Industrial School in Topeka for the biennium, with 21000 to erect a new...
A report details bills on state improvements including a new superintendent’s cottage at 6000 and a boys’ home at 125000, salary hikes for the adjutant general and staff, a real estate board bill, and debates on the White anti cigarette law and inheritance tax. The session notes disputed votes and party dynamics as measures advance or fail.
Local laundry advertises cleaning of overcoats to remove gums and dirt and return them as clean as new. Lawrence team Laundry. Phone 382.
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