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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1921

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Rioters Driven From Eisleben Amid Renewed Attacks

Berlin reports say twenty rioters were killed as security police repulsed an attack on Eisleben city hall. Conflicting messages claim continued clashes at Hettstedt Mansfeld and Halle with efforts toward a general strike. Restored order announced as police secure Eisleben and surrounding areas.

Berlin Eisleben Heddstedt Mansfield Leuna Halle Saxony Associated Press Eisteben Hettstedt Paris Munich Foreign Office Breslau Onier Councils of Action Bitterfett Germany Oberroeblingen Prussian Saxony Oberrochlingen

Kansas Pioneer Colonel Baldwin Dies at 86 in Oswego

Oswego Kansas March 26 Colonel Elias B Baldwin a Kansas pioneer and civil war veteran died here early today aged 86. He helped settle the state and served in the Civil War, leaving a legacy in regional history. His passing marks the end of an era for the local community.

Kansas Oswego Kans Elias B. Baldwin

Weather Kansas Forecast Turns Wet Then Snowy

Kansas forecast shows likely rain tonight and Sunday with a switch to snow in western and central areas. Much colder air follows as winds shift to strong northwest in the west and central portions.

Kansas

Weather notes and a possible ministerial appointment

The text records yesterday’s low and today’s expected high around 66 degrees with a maximum of 57 and a 57 degree minimum. It also mentions Willa Cook of Sioux City and a probable appointment of a U S minister to Colombia.

Cook Sioux Faire Colombis

Indictments Against Eighteen Men in World Series Case

Chicago March 26 indictments naming eighteen men issued by the Cook County grand jury in the 1919 world series fixing probe. Three counts per indictment charge conspiracy to defraud obtaining money under false pretenses and conspiracy to do an illegal act. Bonds set at 3000 per indictment. Extradition begun with aims to bring defendants to trial immediately. Officials say Ferlek and Ben Franklin organized the scheme with Sullivan handling the matter and Atte acting as traveling agent.

Chicago Cook County Grand Jury Secant Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Carl Zork Ben Franklin St. Louis Ben’ Awd Louis Levi Des Moines Dayit Folier Robert F. Crowe States Crew Bit State Attorney's Office Cal Ferk Joseph J. Sullivan Abe Atte

Dog Attack Damages Sought After Boy Bitten

Henry H Asher Jr through his father sues Curtis Stone Fre Stone and Sadie Stone in Douglas County District Court over a dog bite on December 11 1920. The suit claims the 11 year old newspaper carrier lost earnings of 6.60 monthly and incurred 47 in medical bills plus 12 for veterinary watching. It seeks 1000 for permanent scars and disfigurement.

Henry HA. Asher, Jr Henry H. Asher Charles E. Moss Douglas County District Court Siamages Agaist Curtis Stone Fre Stone Sadie Stone Henry 11 Asher Ifer H. Asher, Jr Henry H. Asher, Jr Journal-World Henry Hasher, Jr Hey

Wilson Not Guilty In Ouster Suit Of State Banker

Topeka March 26 Walter E Wilson state banking commissioner was found not guilty of official misconduct in an ouster suit brought by the attorney general The supreme court upheld the findings of James M Challis Atchison supreme court commissioner who heard the evidence and reported not a scintilla of evidence to warrant ouster The decision notes Wilson had broad discretion in his duties and no evidence of willful misconduct or corrupt motive The 45 page opinion written by Judge Henry Mason was concurred by all court members and issued two weeks before Wilson’s term ends March 31 with Frank Foster to succeed him

Topeka Walter E. Wilson Supreme Court James M. Challis Atchison Wilson Frank Foster Fort Scott Henry F. Mason

Red Cross Aided Record Numbers of Ex-Service Men

St Louis March 26 assistance given to 11119 ex service men by the Southwestern Division of the Red Cross in February sets a monthly record. The division covers Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri and Kansas. Unemployment and financial stringency drove the rise. Orr notes many men did not seek aid when wages were higher to obtain hospitalization compensation and disability allowances.

St. Louis Red Cross Edward R. Orr Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Kansas Orr

Knights of Pythias Seek Eastern Kansas Home

Members of the Knights of Pythias in eastern Kansas discussed locating their home in the region during a Lawrence lodge gathering. Visitors from Gardner and Linwood attended along with others, as about fifty eastern Kansas lodges show strong interest ahead of the grand lodge meeting in Hutchinson next September.

Knights of Pythias Kansas Lawrence Lodge Gardner and Linwood Grand Lodge Hutchinson

Lafollette to be candidate again at 1922 election

Madison reports Senator Robert M Lafollette reaffirmed his opposition to Americas entry into World War I and to the war financing tax policy. He spoke before the peoples reconstruction league and said he would run again in 1922 on issues tied to the past war and the Irish question. A crowded assembly chamber applauded his stance.

Madison Wis America Congress Robert M. Lafollette Peoples’ Reconstruction League Assembly Chamber Wisconsin Lafollette

Wet and Cold Easter Forecast for Kansas

Topeka Kansas March 26 forecast by state meteorologist S D Flora says umbrellas rain coats and overcoats will replace Easter bonnets and spring suits tomorrow Central and western Kansas may see heavy snow while rain covers the eastern third of the state

Topeka Kant S. D. Flora Kansas

City Election Registration Reaches 5251 Voters After Primary

City registration climbs to 5261 electors after March 28 primary. A total of 2511 men and 2489 women are listed, with 625 new names added in the 15 days since books opened. Registration closed at 1 am last night as spring election prep continues.

Argentine decree bans immodest dress in churches

From Buenos Aires a March 2 report notes the ecclesiastic governor outlaws sermons and requires all women and girls to cover the breast shoulders and arms with opaque material after sunset March 27. Priests may not administer communion to any unmarried woman or child who appears at the altar bare shouldering.

Buenos Aires Argentine

Regret Death of Cardinal Gibbons

Baltimore March 26 Hundreds of messages of sympathy poured into the arch-episcopal residence over Cardinal Gibbons death. The Baltimore Hebrew Congregation extended official sympathy to the household and Catholic brethren. The Baltimore Federation of Churches adopted a resolution praising the cardinal for noble standards of Catholic dignity American citizenry and humane service and commending him to all men without creed.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons

Millionaire Bride to Move Into Palm Beach Home

Mrs. Thomas, formerly Mrs. Austin Townsend of New York, will enter a $500,000 Palm Beach home as Leonard M. Thomas’s wife. The couple’s marriage ties a millionaire diplomat to a high‑profile social debut in Florida.

Leonard M. Thomas Thomas Palm Beach Austin Townsend Yorkyara Leet

Interurban and Street Railway Plan Monday Service

Manager J J Skinner said regular street car service will start Monday to North Lawrence by noon. Wires are being strung and progress is rapid. He met with the interurban traffic director to arrange a joint schedule and a working agreement seems likely for mutual benefit.

North Lawrence J.J. Skinner Talay Skinner Interurban

Prisoner testifies in Roberts case at Jefferson City

J B Walker a prisoner testified at a preliminary hearing for Fred Roberts charged with driving the car used in the fatal attack on Florence Burton. Walker and Roberts were jailed in St Joseph where Walker claimed Roberts admitted driving the car and that the others, armed with rocks described as quamonils, acted in self defense.

Kansas City J. B. Walker Jefferson City Fred Roberts Florence Burton Walker Roberts Buchanan County St. Joseph Miss Burton Miss Barton

Twister Hits Marymount College Building at Salina

A small tornado in Salina Kansas blew down forty feet of the third story wall at Marymount College, a Sisters of St. Joseph project, causing about three thousand dollars in damage. Strong winds today threaten further collapse of the south wall as workers arrived.

Salina Kan Marymount College Sisters of St. Joseph

Prohibition Case Mirrors Jail and Fines in Douglas County

John A Hangar began a 30 day jail term in Douglas County Jail for violation of the prohibitory law, paired with a 200 dollar combined fine and costs. The liquor found in a car was forfeited, the supreme court ordered the car returned but upheld the jail sentence and fines. Laura Thornton Sonny Walker and Ole Vernsen faced U S Commissioner in Topeka. Thornton pled guilty to narcotic sales while Walker and Vernsen were bound over to the April grand jury.

John A. Hangar Douglas County Hangar Supreme Court Laura Thornton Sonny” Walker Ole Vernsen United States Topeka Thornton Walker Wernsen United States Grand Jury

Marriage Licenses Granted in Douglas County

A marriage license was issued by Judge L. H. Menger in Douglas county probate court to John H. White of Howe Nebraska and Hazel Reck ey of Kansas City Kansas. The ceremony will be led by Rev Frank Jennings of the Fi Baptist church this evening. Sunday School plans are noted for Midland with county volunteers including Mr and Mrs J Daniels Dr Will Gorrill C W Newby Mr and Mrs Oscar Nuffer. Williams bound over to district court on selling mortgaged property bond set at 600 dollars for May term. Special Sunday dinner in the Tea Room Wiedemanns Welch Welch Chiropractors.

L. H. Menger Douglas County John H. White Howe Nebraska Hazel Reckey Kansas City Kansas Frank Jennings Fi Baptist Church Midland County Sunday School J. §. Daniels Will Gorrill C. W. Newby Oscar Nuffer R. C. Manley Justice of the Peace Court Rank Williams District Court

Smith argues bonds needed to speed school building

Lawrence school superintendent Harry T. Smith says delaying a Liberty Memorial high school to accumulate funds via taxes would take seven to eight years, delaying occupancy by ten. He argues bonds let the district build now, spreading cost to the generation that uses the school and citing past tax funded projects as precedent.

Smith Lawrence Harry T. Smith Court House Liberty Memorial High School Sus

Kansas to Build 37 New Structures in State Plan

State Business Manager Tim Kimball announces a 3.5 million dollar program approving thirty seven new buildings plus armories and extensive remodeling for state educational, charitable and penal institutions. Most work under State Road Commission supervision, with first year funds available July 1 1921.

Kan P21 Tximes A. Kimball West Kansas State Road of Administration Busines Kaneas Kimball R. L. Gamble Arcitect

Husband Too Expensive Divorce Granted in Chicago

Helen J. Cobb filed for divorce, stating her husband Norvell A. Broker charged $3400 annually and demanded 200 dollars a month plus a 1000 dollar yearly bonus for living with him. Cobb, earning 12000 dollars yearly as a department store buyer, said the arrangement was excessive and the divorce was granted yesterday.

Chicago Helen J. Cobb Cobb Norvell A

Bergdoll Wants Out of Pen Doe Habeas Corpus Hearing

Junge Pollock reports that another Bergdoll seeks release from confinement through an application for a habeas corpus writ. The action centers on post conviction status and potential court review of imprisonment.

Junge Pollock

Bergdoll Habeas Corpus Action Heard in Kansas City

Erwin Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft evader and brother of noted fugitive Cleveland Bergdoll, faced a habeas corpus filing to win release from Leavenworth. Judge John C. Pollock heard Major Charles Creason testify that Bergdoll admitted mail notification for selective service. The hearing adjourned with Bergdoll returned to the military prison in handcuffs.

Kansas City Bergdoll Monster Cleveland Bergdoll Germany Leavenworth

Elftman Case to Jury in Bonner Springs Murder

The case of William Elftman charged with murder in the death of his wife at their Bonner Springs home was sent to the jury in Leavenworth. Judge Werdorff instructed on first degree murder and manslaughter. Defense attorney John O’Keefe urged verdicts of first degree or acquittal.

Leavenworth William Elftman Bonner Springs Werdorff Munner John O'Keefe

Injunction Granted To Block Rate Interference In Kansas

A Shawnee county district court issued a temporary injunction to stop the Kansas industrial court from meddling with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company rates. Cities named include Hutchinson Winfield Arkansas City and Topeka observers such as Atchison and Elevation. The notice also mentions Easter vacation greetings from Nelille Reece Evans and Mrs W R Evans on YWCA work in Omaha along with Mrs Walter Crouch visiting from Fitzsheroh Pa.

Topeka Kan Kansas Industrial Court Southwestern -Fell Telephone Company Shawnee County District Court Toda Atchison Ehistado Ivons Hutchinson Winfield Arkansas City

Austen Chamberlain Succeeds Bonar Law as Chancellor Leader

Austen Chamberlain becomes Unionist party leader in the House of Commons and succeeds Bonar Law as chancellor of the exchequer after Bonar Law resigns due to ill health. The change shifts leadership in Britain’s conservative government.

Austen Chamberlain Exchequer House of Commons

One-Armed Man Charged in Gustafson Jewelry Robbery

Officers allege Wingy Williams a one-armed Negro acted as lookout in the Gustafson jewelry store theft on Sept 24. Clarence Smiley is named as principal while Pearlie Vernsen Laura Thornton and Willie Leech provide corroborating stories about the robbery crew and disposal of goods in Kansas City.

Wingy” Williams Wil Johns Gustafson Clarence Smiley Pearlie Vernsen Laura Potts-Thornton Smiley Williams Rebbbery Laura Thornton Athe Wernsen Sete Kansas City Smil Williamson Willie Leech

Reward Offered for Arrest of Three in Langford Shooting

Topeka Kansas March 26 a reward of 100 is offered by Governor Allen for the arrest and conviction of the three men who shot 16 year old Harry Langford on a highway between Hutchinson and Nickerson. Langford was wounded while recovering a stolen car from an uncle. Also charged lumber theft by John Manning and Francisco Conterez Mexicans were arrested by Police Captain Henry Smith and held at the city jai with a load of lumber found ready to move.

Willie Leech Williams Wile Leech Johns Henry Smith Kansas City Gustafson Willian Smiley Lansing Walter Peterson Topeka Kan Harry Langford Hutchinson Nickerson Allen John Manning Francisco Conterez Kaw Valley Cit Jai Smith

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Leben Kamchatka Tokio Associated Japan Kamchatka Far Eastern Moscow Henry Asher, Jr Challis Report D. K Crom W. E. Perkins Caroline Perkins Burlington J. O. Kennedy William W.kilworth Tatoma Washington John L. Kilworth Secont North Side Barton Tase Twister Wiedemanns Welch & Welch, Chiropractors Step Guernsey Julius Burton New Jersey Street Dan Johnson Steve Miller Mr. Johnson U. P. Railway Dr. Albright Elftman Nelille Reece Evans Iz Mra. W. R. Evans YW. A Omaha Walter Crouch Fitzshoreh, Pa Soil Mes WL 2 Evans and Family Bonar Law Trab Gustafson Store Women's Stories Arrec Mens Harry Langford
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