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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1926
Page
1
London crowds amid a general strike as volunteers run skeleton transport systems. British trades councils report unity and a peaceful campaign with railways, buses, and underground services disrupted nationwide. Estimated daily economic loss soars, while government coordinates emergency services and food supplies.
London government announces the launch of a new paper called the British Gazette as a primarily authoritative news sheet. It will be distributed throughout London at one penny, with Churchill reportedly visiting the plant to finalize arrangements.
Five million workers idle in Britain as a general strike in sympathy with coal miners paralyzes railroads shipping and publishing. Railway, transport, seamen, printers, builders, and electricians walk out. London and other cities jammed with traffic. milk and other staples distributed. volunteer aid rises. banks open with limited trading. entertainment venues dark. workers vow protection for volunteers.
In a bystander role the U S government seeks to gauge how a general strike in England could impact the American economy. Britain remains a major customer and a business paralysis there could reverberate here. Officials reported little new information as the day began while labor headquarters stayed quiet.
American tourists in England fled the general strike as planes and ships filled. Airplanes operated to Paris and the channel, with Danish visitors ready to depart Farland. The liner Majestic planned to sail to New York tomorrow, while many travelers left yesterday and hotels were packed. Delayed passengers hope vessels clear on schedule.
York May 4 AP The gash steam ship companies say next sailings will proceed on schedule regardless of the strike in England Cunard Line International Mercantile Marine White Star Line and Royal Mail Steamer report all vessels now in port or en route to New York Passenger lists unchanged or augmented at Antwerp and other ports Shipping executives pledge steady operations amid labor action continued on page 2 column 8
In Ogden Utah May 4 A 17 year old junior William Lloyd Parker of the Oden high school cadet battalion died from a bayonet wound to the heart suffered during a drill drillmates Grobert Woods another junior participated Parker appeared uninjured at first and walked home later dying autopsy found heart pierced by the bayonet
In district court Judge Means faces jury shortages as the Hess case and Kerr theft case struggle to reach verdicts. Hess, charged with violating liquor laws, and Kerr, charged with grand larceny, saw jurors exhausted after delays while Sheriff Cummings drafted two jurors. Informants link Hess to liquor purchases at a Loyal cafe and a garage on Rhode Island street, with officer Brannan implicated in arranging transportation. Oren Zimmerman pleads guilty to involvement in the auto theft, now serving a penitentiary sentence.
A marble tournament at South Park kicks off Boys Week 1 with elimination rounds to crown a Lawrence marble king. Liberty Post of the American Legion sponsors. James Akright leads the event and prizes will be awarded with medal and school banner.
Rome May 4 The investigating magistrate ordered the release of John Adams Abbott a member of a prominent Boston family after a week in jail. The charge that he insulted Mussolini was unfounded. Abbott was arrested following a fight with a guide who pushed ahead of him to obtain a ticket.
The American Federation of Labor says British miners deserve a decent living and urges swift redress of grievances. President Green warns a general strike could obscure issues and threaten government authority while affirming commitment to collective bargaining and wage contract observance. United Mine Workers in Hazleton, PA, say no immediate action will be taken until full British strike information is received.
Defense for Violet Gibson sister of Lord Ashbourne plans to plead insanity and seek life confinement to an asylum after her April 7 attempt on Premier Mussolini. The defense includes renowned Italian jurist Enrico Ferri and may include a psyche study of Mussolini. Gib son has histories of confinement in mental asylums and prior suicide attempts. Hodges trial postponed due to crowded calendar. Alexander R. Hodges, former Kansas athlete, faces charges in New York general sessions.
May 4 1 AP reports a bank hold up in Philadelphia where a policeman was killed and another fatally injured in a pistol fight with five men trying to rob a bank runner. Four robbers were wounded or captured as they attempted to escape with funds from the bank’s main office.
Bayville youths assumed city duties at 9 am when Mayor Holliday transferred the keys to Fred Lawrence and other officials. Police Chief Barney and various boy scouts took roles in traffic, while departments appointed youths to offices including city attorney Clarend Hooffman and city engineer Thomas Lenahan. Numerous local firms hosted boys for Boys Week with a large volunteer presence. Tonight’s close features a baseball twilight league clash between Odd Fellows and Rotarians in South Park.
Managua reports say the Nicaraguan congress declared a state of war to quell a liberal uprising. The government authorized levies of 590000 against citizens to cover war expenses as rebel forces seized Bluefields and Rama. Government troops move toward the scene while a U S cruiser is ordered to protect American interests.
Wichita city officials and the Chamber of Commerce designate next week as Clean Up Week with Mayor Fred Fearing announcing the plan. About 150 boys will participate in a luncheon and officials discuss painting houses and garages as part of the cleanup effort. City Attorney Robert C. Foulston warns youths about the dangers of shortcutting success and stresses education and responsibility.
Wiehtta Kansas May 4 An all night school board session selected four men and a woman to sit on the new municipal university board to open next fall. Mayor Frank Nighswonger and other officials will oversee plans as Fairmount College may merge with Washington College to form the university. The board next moves to decide on opening and property valued at about 500000 for the institution.
Katsuyoshi Date of Tokyo has released an English Japanese Braille dictionary to aid the visually impaired in learning and pursuing higher education. The work marks a milestone as the first such text produced in Japan. The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow at 12:30 at its Building to discuss related matters. rent a fan douglas radio
A traveler from Kwangchow Wan reported seeing a steamer and airplane plunge into the sea after Capt. Joaquin Loriga Tabbada vanished Saturday while flying from Madrid to Manila. Capt. Shinga had departed Hanoi for Macao as search efforts span the Chinese coast near Hong Kong and Kwangtow Wan.
J Fadler, arrested in Baxter Springs by Sheriff Cummings, faces district court trial for the Lecompton Bank robbery case. He was bound over to district court and held under $4,000 bond. Witnesses testified that a suspect resembled the bank assailant. Multiple subpoenas issued for Carthage and Topeka witnesses. The trial centers on the August 38 1925 event near the Oklahoma line.
Ross the speaker Wisetnsiag Professor to give address at all university convocation at the University of Kansas Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The subject will be World Crises in Population. Professor Ross, with degrees from colleges in America and abroad, is a noted sociologist and author. He has taught widely and published several sociological works. Friday afternoon he will speak in the Central Administration building auditorium on Sociological Observations in place. Each address will be open to all. Special music featured.
The Board of Education adopted the school calendar for next year. Classes begin the second week in September due to heat and university dates. Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks are set, with other vacations including Washington's Birthday and Easter. The board approved four new teachers for next year and a leave of absence for a mathematics teacher.
Mrs. Itterington 1789 New York Street will preside at Ulestake Old Settlers Reunion in Kansas Village on Saturday. Invitations sent, some errors found in invitations. Transportation provided for those without transport. Call to inform if overlooked to ensure attendance.
Manila reports a long established silk export industry waning as Western markets recede. A new association with $250,000 capital and 130 acres of land aims to revive production, while earlier exports from the Philippines reached Europe as far back as 1820, signaling a historic pivot in silk trade dynamics.
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