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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
1
Judge Reed allegedly released information causing customer dissatisfaction amid a gas company issue. The report cites claims of transparency concerns and possible regulatory scrutiny affecting service and public trust.
Industrial Court prepared to argue mandamus action to stop 50 cent service charge by Citizens Light Heat Power. Kansas Supreme Court set today as answer day for the gas company with arguments to be heard before the April decision day. The gas firm denied the charge in a general denial and referenced all rate litigation including Judge Reed's March 8 finding that the service charge bordered on larceny. Reed urged residents to withhold payment or deduct from next month’s bill. Industrial court counsel said they would seek to advance the hearing with City Attorney Thiele in Topeka.
Chicago state’s attorney Robert E. Crowe said two attorney staff worked to prepare the baseball throwing cases for resubmission to the grand jury after yesterday’s dismissal. He aims to seek indictments soon, noting less than two weeks remain before potential reinviction and a 18 month statute limit after the act.
Indianapolis March 18 United Mine Workers of America president John L. Lewis said the union would resist wage reductions for coal miners. The executive board approved the policy in session here and noted current contracts retain the wage scale until March 31 1922.
Eugene V. Debs has stopped plans to picket the White House to draw attention to his demand for release from the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Debs’ attorney Samuel Castleton announced a nationwide campaign will be undertaken to win his release.
Chicago March 18 Carl Wandere r was found guilty by a jury of the murder of the rat stranger shot to death in the alleged mock holdup. The penalty was fixed at death after a twenty nine minute deliberation hindered by Judge David's absence.
Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Saturday with probable showers in the eastern area and cooler conditions on Saturday. The report notes temperatures from yesterday evening and today morning, with a max and min values not fully listed in the available text.
Official returns received at national headquarters show 28 796 authorizing a strike and 887 voting no from eight cities. Unofficial tabulations at packing centers indicate a larger total, but figures here cover only official returns.
Ardmore Okla March 16 Freed of the murder charge for the shooting of Jake L Hamon Clara Smith Hamon left Ardmore planning a visit with her sister before proceeding to El Paso to join her seriously ill father The jury reached verdict on first ballot after a week long trial in 49 minutes The state had urged self defense as faulty and Clara Hamon received congratulations from attendees and supporters
Mail orders flow in for Sittin Pretty, the April 4 and 5 show produced by Eli Farrell Dorsey Post of the American Legion. Mahlon Weed leads the staging with ticket reservations opening March 30 at Round Corner Drug Store. The Kansas University Lawrence cast promises strong laughs, aiming for higher success than last year’s C est la Guerre. Orators meet in Topeka as six Kansas colleges compete in the annual intercollegiate contest. A national Americanization rally is planned at Madison Square Garden with leaders invited to speak, while a Colgate-Williams debate discusses federal control of coal mines.
Three leading institutions of the middle West the Universities of Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois will debate the subject resolved that the Government should at once recognize Soviet Russia Harvard Yale and Princeton Universities will engage in a triangular debate on the topic resolved that the employers of labor should abandon the open shop principle Welch Welch Chiropractors
Rights of N P 1 are affirmed calling for a hearing while Allen opposes the league but pledges to protect workers.
Kansas Governor I J Allen directed the attorney general to summon Marion officials to explain why non faction speakers were barred from a Wednesday Marion meeting. He praised fair treatment for league workers while denouncing Townleyism and seeking Legion support to enforce laws and protect free speech.
Lawrence ex service men witnessed boxing bouts staged by boys from the state industrial school at Topeka. Five bouts were held with a few upsets and a single elimns. Mrs Leon Hinkle performed for the Kiwanis guests. Mahlon Weed announced a musical comedy “Sittin’ Pretty” coming April. General Metcalf gave a pep talk.
EF A Stokivk and R O Smith began an experiment on Jack Parnell farm near Lake Jew to compare Nebraska seed potatoes with Minnesota seed. The test measures whether Nebraska seed matures one to two weeks earlier, saving freight and boosting profits for Douglas county potato growers. Results will be tabulated for farmers.
A chief gunners mate died March 18 off Guantanamo when he jumped from an observation balloon adrift from the battleship Florida during fleet maneuvers. The body was recovered and taken aboard the hospital ship Relief.
Ambassadors warn Germany over troop concentrations along the Upper Silesia frontier as the interallied plebiscite commission orders a telegraph and telephone blackout from Saturday to Monday. A Sunday vote will decide whether Poland or Germany governs the region, with press telegrams exempted but subject to regional approval. Wine and syrup sales are likely restricted during the period.
Orville Johnson Drew Two Years for Non-support of Wife and Children. With the sentencing of Clarence Smiley to not more than ten years in the state penitentiary at Lansing for felonious assault, and Orville Johnson to not more than two years for failure to support his wife and children. Sheriff Will Johns prepared to transport the men to Lansing for serving their terms. Smiley waived preliminary hearing and sought an immediate district court plea. Johnson was sentenced for support default. H E Jackson received a ten year forgery term. Ed Davis began serving time after parole revocation. Four prisoners were taken to Lansing today. Walsh announces intent to prove carriers lacked sincerity as labor leaders scrutinize railroad wage board proceedings in Chicago. Key labor principles outlined by Jowell include eight-hour day, overtime rates, shifts, health and safety protections, craft definitions, apprenticeships, and rights to organize without discrimination.
Topeka March 18 The new law authorizing memorials caused significant debate in the legislature with opposition from Saline County and Salina factions. The 1920 statute was struck down by the supreme court for constitutional reasons, but the 1921 act now requires a 25 percent petition and a general election majority to authorize memorials and funding, resolving the issue of erecting Kansas soldiers memorials after World War I.
Milwaukee inmates Pierce F Paul and Charlottee Franzen were each sentenced to three years on statutory charges after a parting kiss at Wau penitentiary. Paul, a self styled Spanish grandee, whispered goodbye and vowed to meet again as they separated to enter different buildings. Separately, intercollegiate debate season peaks with contests set among top colleges nationwide.
Fire destroyed the home of William Campbell five miles north of Pascience shortly before noon today. The blaze damaged the contents and spread to a nearby shed and straw stacks at the Busling place. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade, preventing further damage to adjacent property. insurance partially covers losses.
University of Kansas announces the annual May Fete will be held May 14. Miss Adelaide Steger, on the organizing committee, outlines an English village May Fete with an interpretive dance prelude and a second part depicting a village May festival. A cast of 160 is needed. Also noted is the 75th anniversary of the Mexican War’s informal start with a Matamoros action.
United States troops and immigration officers clashed with a Mexican fording party on the Rio Grande near El Paso from late last night into this morning. Three Americans were wounded including two soldiers and an inspector as gunfire exchanged across the river for over an hour. Authorities believe the fording party attempted smuggling liquor or drugs and were engaged by Mexican riflemen waiting in the brush.
Plymouth Congregational Church schedules noon hour meetings from Monday March 21 to Thursday March 24 with 12 30 start, each lasting 30 minutes. Themes reflect events in the Master’s life, with special music and soloists for each day, and a Friday 745 pm performance of Stainer's Crucifixion by a chorus choir conducted by W B Dalton.
AL Landis proposed a benefit concert to show appreciation for Rev. Frank Herron Smith missionary to the orient. The idea aims to honor his untiring community service and care in Lawrence, with Dean BP Walker invited to organize a meeting of church representatives to plan details.
Old and Mrs. Mollie Moser of the State Agricultural College will arrive in Douglas County Monday for farm bureau meetings. Topics include chick care and farm home problems. Meetings are set across Grant Township Vinland Grange west of Lecompton and Big Springs. Also notes Waseda University baseball team sails to the U S for games with American universities and Grover Cleveland’s 80th birth anniversary observed.
A man riding a travel worn horse asked the way to Ottawa on Massachusetts street this morning. Told it was thirty miles away he said it was a quite a little jog and trotted off, adding a dash of humor to the fifty year ago column.
The Lawrence Kiwanis club hosted fifty three Kansas City members for a city drive, a chicken dinner at the Chamber of Commerce, and musical entertainment led by Prof Downing and Prof Preyer. Mayor Kreeck welcomed guests as club members shared history, and Kansas City president Ricksecker and ex-president Chase gave speeches. Mrs Leona Hinkle sang with Hallie Thompson accompanying, as green carnations decorated the room.
Reports from Finland indicate Kronstadt fortress near Petrograd has fallen to Bolshevik forces in a dramatic assault led by Leon Trotsky the Russian Polish minister of war. Dispatches describe more than 60000 troops pummeling its defenses as the capital tightens grip on the revolution.
Chevrolet announces that salesman H D Hill will pull Baldwin Hit on high at 3 30 Sunday afternoon weather permitting. The event has drawn much interest among Chevrolet fans with speculation and expectation of a large attendance to witness the feat.
London reports a political crisis of major scale as A. Bonar Law retires from the cabinet. The resignation is seen to threaten coalition strength and complicate Lloyd George’s leadership, with forecasts of a strained future and possible retirement for Lloyd George if he cannot work with a successor. Local notes place New York City union figures near one million members across AFL and outside unions, with about 409 affiliated locals and roughly 1,000 local unions overall.
Lawrence high school defeated Haven high school 59 to 19 at the university to advance in the state girls basketball tournament. Lawson guards and Stevenson led scoring as Lawrence dominated the first half and continued the momentum in the second.
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