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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
Authorities have launched charges targeting the leaders of Poehler Company over a price increase plan. The action seeks accountability for higher costs affecting consumers.
Information filed in district court charges F H Smithmeyer and George Kirchoff presidents and secretary of Pochler Mercantile with entering into price fixing with 45 Kansas and 38 Missouri wholesalers to push profits in sugar flour coffee tea dried fruits and other groceries. Bond set at 1000 each, they deny wrongdoing and claim no meetings discussed price fixing while attorney general says actions will continue under anti trust law.
Topeka May 12 Further investigation into charges of a price agreement among forty five wholesale grocery firms in Kansas and thirty eight in Missouri plus Theo Poehler Mercantile Co officials is under way by Attorney General St Hopkins. Witness John House of Lehmann Higginson Grocer Company of Wichita. Hopkins will not issue more warrants today. Testimony indicates sugar profit margins up to one hundred percent tied to the alleged agreement.
Allen B. Carlisle, a Chicago postal clerk, was sentenced by Judge Keneshaw M. Landis to thirty days in jail for stealing diamonds worth $1,000 from the mail. He said he sold stones to buy food for his family, earning $1,200 a year, a salary Landis deemed lower than that of a highway contractor’s secretary.
President Wilson vetoed the instant live executive and judicial bill citing a section that would place all government publications under congressional control. He called the provision a censorship that would encroach on executive functions.
Kansas weather today shows generally fair conditions in the east with unsettled and probable showers in the west portion tonight or Friday. Temperatures slowly rise Friday, especially in the northwest tonight. Yesterday's high 59, low 50, 7 am reading 45.
Washington reports an urgent need for coordinated action to relieve freight congestion on rails to prevent production cuts. Experts pin shortages on cars, personnel, and power, with strike disruptions at gateway points and longshoremen also slowing unloads. Rail officials say congestion stems from unload delays and strike effects easing as workers return.
Dublin May 15 nine teen police barracks were wiped out in widespread destruction by armed masked bands in Ireland last night. Five income tax and customs offices were raided and papers burned found in them.
May 12 in Washington the Republican peace resolution provision urging the President to open negotiations with Germany for a separate treaty was stricken out on motion by Senator Lodge. After removal, a final vote on the resolution was set for 4 oclock Saturday.
Organized labor in St Louis is collecting a fund to support a non partisan political campaign of the American Federation of Labor.
Entomologist Prof. M. G. Hungerford says June beetles in the grub stage feed on grasses and grains. Adults emerge in May and strip tree leaves at night during warm spells, but there is no significant danger to shade and fruit trees. Neighborhood residents report nightly defoliation near Lawrence, with beetles resettling by dawn.
In May 18 deliberations the Baptist convention adopted resolutions urging both major parties to endorse a strong enforcement plank against the prohibition policy and to refrain from nominating any presidential candidate not committed to it. President Wilson sent a letter calling the meeting timely as the nation faces a test of advancing Christian ideals and justice worldwide.
Washington May 13 Tulius H Haines wheat director asked government officials, congress readers, and trunk line railroad representatives to meet in Washington May 19 to discuss stabilizing the world grain market after the U S Grain Corporation ends June 1. A New York telegram cited danger of violence and strikes and called the situation menacing to grain handling and the country credit structure.
Delegates named from Indiana to the Republican national convention are set to back Major General Leonard Wood. The Indiana Big Four voted to instruct the four delegates at large for Wood once he has a fair chance, with a roll call approving suspending rules to proceed.
The department will not provide the prewar plan for a war against Germany to the Senate committee. J S McKean said the strategy mirrors other plans and could give a future foe information about Atlantic operations, so the defensive bands were released instead.
New York May 11 Debs federal convict No 2253 was nominated by acclamation for the presidency at the Socialist party national convention Seymour Stedman won the vice presidency over Kate Richards Oars of Kansas City, who is serving a penitentiary sentence for espionage act violation.
A 15-year-old boy in Cincinnati attempted to steal an elephant from a circus and flee with it. He was caught trying to climb aboard, admitted India tales had inspired the plan, and was placed in juvenile court custody before being returned to his Michigan-based parents.
Superintendent Raymond A Kent will deliver the commencement address for Lawrence High School's second largest graduating class. One hundred six names appear on the list of graduates. the ceremony, featuring class members as speakers and school musicians, will be held in the Bowersock Theatre. The program includes Ruth Cady Aileen Thomas Muriel Senor as speakers and performances by the orchestra girls glee club and boys quartette.
The Jayhawker annual from the University of Kansas will be ready for distribution the first of next week according to an announcement by the student managers. Bank publications will arrive in Lawrence tonight and be placed on display in two or three local business places.
Professor A. S. Olin of the University School of Education will deliver the commencement address at Parker High School Friday night. His talk, titled Facing the Future, will address graduates and the outlook ahead.
Mahlon Weed commander says important business will be addressed at the Fir Ferrell Dorsey Post meeting tonight and full attendance is urged.
Rotary Club general welfare committee led by George O. Foster plans a busy year with aims including two drinking fountains for Massachusetts Street two park or playgrounds and more library work and reading materials They advocate a high school building costing about half a million and lasting for decades A violin and piano duet by University of the Philippines students Vicente Agcaoile and Juan Nakpil was a highlight.
The Haskell band earned praise from President H Ober of the Chamber of Commerce Enlay as it toured on the friendship run Tuesday. Concerts in each town delighted residents and officials say the Indian musicians were a major attraction and drawing card for the Lawrence convoy under Director Nelson. Other towns await future performances by the Haskell bandmen.
In district court John Moody won a quiet title judgment against Sallie Mclean and others. John Tarpy prevailed against Joan Alexander with a $114.64 judgment for repairs to a merry-go-round. Edwin Lang’s case went to the jury, a Mary-o-rounel referenced. May 13 Sharon, Pa embargo note. Hulings plans a coal embargo against Canada in response to the pulp wood embargo. St. Louis reports show fewer murders and crimes since prohibition. Welch and Welch, chiropractors.
Rebels push toward Carranza as his army defends positions between San Marcos and Apizaco. Trevino moves to protect the president and the government treasure, about twenty seven million pesos, amid fierce fighting near Hacienda Tamariz on the National railroad north of San Marcos Puebla.
May 13 report shows Kansas Federation of Labor opposing a statewide third party for November. A Labor ticket will be nominated in third Congressional district with local county tickets planned. city tickets in cities within the district may follow. Freeman reelected president Hamlin secretary treasurer Wolff vice president. Near East Relief fund drive listed April contributions. A bicycle stolen from Salina high school area was recovered by police.
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