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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1923

Page

1

Germans Bitter Against French In Global View By Hill Talk

Dr. A. Ross Hill spoke before the Chamber of Commerce on European affairs. He described Greek and Turk traits, refugee Red Cross work in Asia Minor, and German feelings toward the United States and France. He assessed Czecho-Slovakia as strongest new republic and noted Poland's trepidations and the Little Entente.

A. Ross Hill Near East American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Europe Lund Hill Asia Minor Red Cross Germany United States Poland Greater Serbia Bulgaria

Railroad official urges cooperation to ease car shortage

G. C. Brophy superintendent of Union Pacific spoke at the Chamber of Commerce this noon emphasizing cooperation among shipping users to load and unload cars quickly to prevent a car shortage in the country.

G. C. Brophy Union Pacific Railroad Chamber of Commerce

Mrs A D Weaver Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs A D Weaver underwent an appendicitis operation at Research hospital in Kansas City this morning. Dr. Ernest Robinson performed the procedure.

A. D. Weaver Research Hospital Kansas City Ernest Robinson

Kansas Forecasts Unsettled Wet Tonight West Warm Up Later

Readable forecast notes unsettled cooler weather with possible thunderstorms and frost in eastern areas. Western regions expect Wednesday fair and warmer in the northwest. Temperatures show yesterday’s highs around 75 and tonight’s around 64, with today’s minimum near 18.

Kansas

European Labor Day Celebrations Across Capitals

May Day observances spread through Europe with parades and protests as workers highlight grievances and economic role. Germany plans Ruhr resistance actions while England faces opposition voices in Parliament and Paris unions vote long strikes amid limited transit cuts. Italy marks Rome's birthday April 21, easing interruptions.

London Associated Press Europe Ruhr England House of Commons Paris Italy Rome Bachavaria Germany

Packer Merger Hearing In Kansas City May First

Fifty percent of Kansas City livestock market receipts go to stockers and feeders, secretary Fred Waters testifies at USDA hearing on the Armour Morris merger. Waters says the rest go to slaughter. Hearings led by Chester Morrill head of the Packers and Stockyards Bureau.

Kansas City Fred Waters Drumm-Standish Commission Company United States Department of Agriculture Armour and Morris Packings Waters Chester I. Morrill Packers and Stockyards Bureau Department , of Agriculture

Krupp Director Arrest in Ruhr Shootings

Dr. Gustav Krupp Von Bohlen und Halbach, president of the Krupp works in Essen, was arrested by French authorities over the March 31 Krupp plant clash that killed fourteen Germans and wounded thirty troops. He and three directors face charges for endangering occupying troops by blowing sirens allegedly inciting workers to attack. Von Bohlen is to be tried with others at Werden on May 4.

Essen Associated Press Gustav Krupp von Bohlen Und Halbach Krupp Works Krupp Degoutte Ruhr Dr. Krupp von ‘Bohlen Werden

Insurance checks issued after Woodlawn School fire loss

A1,112 check for contents insurance was received by Mrs. Whit Churchill treasurer of the board of education today. Building insurance covering an estimated 10,839.32 was prorated among 71 Lawrence insurance companies. Seventy-one proofs of loss were filed and a majority of the checks have been received.

Woodlawn Whit. Churchill Board of Education Lawrence Insurance

Communists killed in Milan clash with militia

Two communists were killed and several wounded in Milan as they tried to block railroad workers from resuming duties. The incident occurred during a confrontation with a national militia force.

Milan Rome Associated Press

Vocal Instructor Leib Dies in Joplin

Professor William H Leib a renowned vocal instructor died at his suburban home in Joplin Missouri after a brief illness from heart disease. He was a well known figure in local music circles and taught at several area colleges.

Joplin Max William H. Leib Sheart

Ships Bone Dry For Time Being

Washington May 1 definite indications were given by Chairman Lasker of the shipping board after a conference with President Harding that government owned ships would be kept bone dry for some time at least. They could legally carry liquor on the high seas under a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Washington Lasker The Shipping Board Harding Supreme Court

Europe Getting Feet on Ground in Postwar Europe

Alfred Ross Hill former president of the University of Missouri and Red Cross executive spoke on Conditions in Europe at a Kansas convocation. He described postwar Europe from Vienna to Prague noting rising education, medical demand and national pride while detailing his travels and encounters with leaders and students.

Alfred Ross Hill University of Missouri American Red Cross Robinson Gymnasium Hill Europe Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hill Poland St. George’s Hotel Vienna Austria Priga Russia Baltic Czecho-Slovakia Prague University of Kansas Dr. Lindley University of Nebraska Dy, Strong

Stock Tour Tuesday for Douglas County breeders

Livestock breeders in Douglas County are invited to a county tour sponsored by the Douglas County Livestock Improvement Association next Tuesday. Attendees meet at L. M. Walters farm east of Lawrence to view breeding methods, housing, and pasture use, then visit R. C. Jackman’s large hog operation near Eudora for lunch. The afternoon includes southern county farms, with return late in the day. Interest centers on hog raising and fall purebred sale entries at Woodland Park.

WIL Douglas ‘County Woodland Park

Senator Dolly Guest At Topeka Chamber Luncheon

Topeka Senator J. N. Dolly attended a Chamber of Commerce luncheon today joining local business leaders for discussions. The event highlighted regional economic plans and civic projects.

J. N. Dolly Topeka Chamber of Commerce

New German Offer on War Indemnity

Berlin reports Germany’s new reparations program calls for a flat thirty billion gold marks payment, a 99 year non aggression pact with Rhine powers, and a Franco German entente. The plan awaits final approval and is being presented to allied governments and Washington.

Berlin Associated Press Germany Washington Cuno Lord Curzon

Opposition to rail merger heard at interstate commission

John G. Lonsdale of St. Louis argues the plan to group railroads into nineteen large systems violates the transportation act and Congress intent for free competition. He cites growth of the southwest from competition and says consolidation would hinder development.

St. Louis Interstate Commerce Commission John G. Lonsdale National Bank of Commerce of Denver and Rio Grande Little Rock, Hot Springs South West

Hylan Urges Harding Sugar Restriction Request

New York May 1. Mayor Hylan telegraphed President Harding urging public backing for sugar use restrictions until prices stabilize. Women leaders in the buyers strike movement discussed a national sugar administration and rationing as part of the campaign.

New York Hylan Harding Davis Kansas

Potato Show Booklet Plans Tied to Kaw Valley

C A Stokdyke a Manhattan potato specialist will be here Thursday to prepare a booklet for the Kaw Valley potato show in Lawrence next fall. The booklet will list premiums for all potato classes and a thousand pamphlets will be distributed during a county potato tour on May 23.

C. A. Stokdyke Manhattan Kaw Valley Lawrence

Counsel Withdraws From AF of L Shop Craft Case

Counsel for the railroad employees department of the American Federation of Labor withdrew from the defense against the injunction proceedings by Attorney General Daugherty. The case was set to come before Federal Judge Wilkerson tomorrow in Chicago in May.

Chicago Associated Press American Federation of Labor Daugherty Wilkerson

Body of River Victim Recovered in Independence

In Independence Kansas the body of Harold Ewers a ex service man who drowned Sunday afternoon in the Elk River was recovered after a 27 hour search. He vanished after diving into the dam currents while swimming with friends.

Independence Kans Harold Ewers Elk River

Man Recovers After Serious Operation at McConnell Hospital

A resident underwent surgery at McConnell Hospital yesterday on 1324 Pennsylvania Street. Today he is reported to be better, overcoming the serious procedure.

Geerge Newcomb Pennsylvania Street

President backs sugar boycott as price protest

President Harding supports using reduced sugar consumption as a legitimate response to price complaints. The White House stated the move aligns with citizen protest efforts across the country to boycott sugar.

Sailor Knut Ketels Pioneer of Lawrence Dies at 96

Lawrence remembers Knut Ketels aged 96 who died Sunday. Born in Schleswig on the Eider he sailed from age 12 and served over three quarters of a century. He kept a memoir, voyaged to South America, returned to raise a family in the United States, and remained active in bowling until late life. He leaves four children thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Knut Ketels Lawrence Schleswig Eider Ketels South America Valparaiso Foreign Port Foreign Germany Clinton F. W. Barteldes J.C. Uhrlaub Carl Ketels Ester Ketels Mr. Ketels

Stage Set for University Athletic Carnival Tonight

The big athletic carnival at Robinson Gymnasium in the University opens at 7 55 with Kane vs an over ture. World champion Ed Lewis and manager Billy Sandow arrive from Kansas City at 5 48 and Lewis will referee the bout between Bobby Roscoe and James Marks of Briscoe Okla. Proceeds go to the Chamber of Commerce to aid hotel campaign expenses. Dr F C Allen and G B Patrick organized the varied program with skits dances and burlesque stunts.

Robinson Gymnasium University Kane Ed “Strangler” Lewis Billy Sandow Lawrence Santa Fe Kansas City Lewis Bobby Roscoe James Marks Briscoe Okla Chamber of Commerce F. C. Allen University G. B. Patrick Department of Physical Education

Chiropractor Firm Welch and Welch Practice Details

Fragmentary text references a chiropractic firm Welch and Welch with doctors noted in unclear context. No clear event date location or outcomes are readable. Further readable specifics are required to craft a precise summary.

Ledger Brief Mentions Cial Vents

A damaged ledger fragment notes cial vents in a heavy entry. The readable items imply an inventory or cost line but lack full context, leaving the specific product or event unclear while preserving the identified terms.

Bonus application blanks distributed to former soldiers

The county clerk's office began distributing bonus application blanks at 1 PM with E. C. Bussing supervising. Legion and county bonus board will assist veterans at American Legion HQ tonight and every night with typewriters notaries, and help in filing affidavits.

Legion Hall Court House E. C. Bussing County Bonus Board Bussing American Legion Punty Bonus Board Legion Topeka Bonus Board State Office The County Clerk’s Sam Clarke Kansas

Moore Promoted to Special Assistant State Treasurer

S. P. Moore, long in the Topeka state treasurer’s office, gains the title of special assistant and heads all disbursements. He previously led the bond department during a recent audit that sealed eight staff records and took three days to review. The inspection found orderly records and penny‑balanced accounts.

S. P. Moore State Treasurer Topeka State Treasurer’s Office Moore

Haiti Fire Towed From Pier After Midstream Blaze

The 4,000 ton steamer Haiti, an oil burner, was towed into midstream from her pier this afternoon after flames were discovered in her fire room. No injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

N. Y Haiti

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Wo men Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a regular meeting tonight at the American Post hall. The notice emphasizes community service and ongoing programs for veterans and families.

Hoover says women on right track to curb food prices

Secretary Hoover praises organized female boycotts as a means to control the price of food commodities. He says the method relies on spontaneous consumer control and urges public support for such actions.

Hoover Washington

City approves paving and curb plans for edge of city

City commission passes resolution to curb and pave the road west of the University campus extending from Eleventh to a point west of the Engineering building. County approval needed as land lies outside city limits. additional plans include sewer appraisal, resurfacing requests, and street paving for Fourth Street and Twenty First Street projects.

University Missouri Street Eleventh Engineering Morgan Place Lawrence Resowe Geneva Eighteenth Street Barker New Hampshire Street Twenty-First Street Massachusetts Street Ohio Eleventh’ Street Twelfth Street Cleland Fourth Street Indiana Street Michigan Street Fourteenth and I. C. Stevenson

Wichita Convention Opens With 2000 Delegates Expected

Wichita prepares for a three day Kansas Sunday School Association convention with over 2000 delegates and up to 1500 host homes. Ministers form welfare committee and speakers include Dr Walter Scott Athearn from Boston and Dr F W May of Kansas City University.

Wichita Kan Kansas State Sunday School Association Walter Scott Athearn School For Religious Education Boston Mass Scott F. W. May Kansas City University May United Brethren Church In Kansas

Rural church work group meets with bishops in Wichita

Representatives from the Methodist Episcopal rural work department join the board of bishops in a semi annual conference in Wichita starting May 1. The preliminary session covers four key farm issues including population shifts, tenant farming, harvest laborers, and minister training and staffing.

Wichita Department of Rural Work Methodist Episcopal Church Board of Bishops United States

Theatre Changes Hands in Lawrence Ownership Shift

Lidyd L Ware Clarence J Topping of Lawrence and Norwin H Gibbons of Los Angeles have bought a controlling interest in the Bowersock theatre building from Mrs M G Bowersock. Ware and associates take full management of all theatre attractions while the owners retain road shows and other non picture events.

Ware Gibbons Bowersock Theatre Topping Bowersock Opera House J. D. Bowersock

Emporia State to Tangle With Pittsburg in Dual Track Meet

Emporia Kansas May 1 The Kanss State Teachers College track squad, touted as the best in years, meets Pittsburg State Teachers' College in a dual meet at Pittsburg this afternoon. Emporia boosted by an 88 to 56 drubbing of Southwestern College, but will miss McKnown and Williams who compete in Drake relays. The Yellowjackets two mile relay team, champions at KK U relays, will run the mile relay at Pittsburg.

Emporia Kan Associated Press Kansas State Teachers’ College Pittsburg State Teachers’ College Pittsburg Pittsburg Teachers Weede Southwestern College Hargiss McKnown Williams dash _ star Yellowjackets

Hod carriers strike in Kansas City over wage demands

Several hundred hod carriers and building laborers went on strike in Kansas City today after contractors refused wage increases. While the exact number is unavailable, contractors say the strike has not halted work on the larger buildings under construction.

Kansas City

Dawes Becomes Comptroller of Currency Washington

Henry M. Dawes of Chicago today assumed the office of comptroller of the currency while D. R. Crissinger of Ohio retires to serve as governor of the federal reserve board, a position he had been confirmed for by the Senate in the last session.

Washington Henry M. Dawes Chicago D. R. Crissinger Ohio Federal Reserve Board Senate

Custer Massacre Survivor Found by Pension Bureau

The Pension Bureau reports another survivor of the Custer Massacre identified as Shwh-shee-ahsh, a Crown Indian living on the Crow reservation in Montana. He receives a pension for Indian campaigns of 1876 and 1877 after a recent case review. He escaped by blending with Sioux and Cheyennes.

Washington A. P Pension Bureau Crow Montana

Chamber members chosen to sell tickets for lawrence hotel drive carnival

Fifteen Chamber of Commerce members were selected to handle ticket sales for the athletic carnival at Robinson Gymnasium tonight at 8 o clock. The event aims to raise funds to offset expenses from the drive for a new hotel in Lawrence. The program is promised to be worth the time of all residents.

Chamber of Commerce Robinson Gymnasium Lawrence

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AL Ross Hill Labor OF Packer Dr. Albright John J. Lonsdale West Journal-World White House Knut _Ketels Robinson Gym Drs Welch & Welch Chiropractora Eeah University Heights Ware, Topping ,and Bowersock Gee Dawes Custer
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