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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
4
A local dispute over street light poles triggers racial tension headlines in the Star. The piece notes a history of complexion-related trouble and references stronger movements as officials steer toward calm, amid broader wartime and political commentary. It also mentions Spanish Revolution concerns, furs demand, and Mexican politics involving Carranza and Obregon.
American business men invited by Mexican revolutionists to develop resources may feel unreal and puzzled by the sudden turn in events. The revolutionary leadership has sprung a policy they cannot fully grasp at once, creating confusion for those invited to invest and participate.
The former crown prince of Germany has been given tax relief by residents of Holland where he lives. His native people have no such exemption, bearing the burden in peace as they did in war. The heir to the throne continues a cautious stance, avoiding risk as he did during the war.
Directors anticipate larger number of rooms for Students as housing of the increased attendance at the University is a concern. Town residents were ready to sacrifice convenience to accommodate young people seeking education in Lawrence.
Professor Charles Sanford Itten and the University School of Fine Arts publish three new Indian style piano compositions titled Ricka pop Sect Dane Sioux Flute Serene Winnelaga Re vel. Earlier works Old Deer Dance War Dance drew wide notice. Sophocles music by Shilton, for orchestra and women's chorus, remains unpublished.
Mrs WL J Buseh and Mrs LW Poller traveled to Topeka for the day. Bre We PL Mirch and Miss Mligabeth Muckie visited Topeka for church conference. Others, including Peery and Atchison residents, returned from travels while Eudy Carder spent the day in the city.
C. W. Smith displayed two hedge roots dug up in a tractor plowing demonstration yesterday afternoon. The stumps stood in a tested acre of ground as the driver operated the plow and pulled them out, roots and all, without hesitation.
Tarry Boyle paid a $1050 speeding fine in police court this morning while Warren Leverich settled a $6.50 fine for jay driving.
In order to clean the water mains on Mississippi Street from Leth to Sth, and on Tennessee Street from L0th to ILth, Wayne Street from Tennessee to Ohio, and other streets south and west, all water shut-offs affect blocks south of it street and west of Messour RR. Utilities advise residents on UL Heights and west of Kh Street to conserve as lines are cleared. Lead by Major Lewis A. Quigley.
Dairy expert W. E. Peterson plans to conduct dairy work in Douglas County upon request from RL QO. Smith the county agent. State agricultural college support will back the effort to study and stimulate cow testing and general herd improvement.
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