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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
1
Forces at Camp Sherman are ready to move to Williamson amid preparations for deployment. Commanders say units stand ready to transit, with support elements positioning along planned routes and supply lines secured for transfer.
Reports from Chillicothe Williamson and Merrimac detail renewed fighting across the Tug river coal strike zone. Army orders call for troops on standby, state police trains to Merrimac, and rifle and machine gun fire across McCarr Matewan Sprigg and surrounding towns. Three killed, two wounded, multiple arrests as violence spreads after evictions and a long-running strike.
The graduating recital features pianist Miss Joanna Gleed assisted by contralto Miss Jene of Peabody. Fraser announces the event on Tuesday with details of time and venue.
Knute Ketels marked his 95th birthday with friends on his New Hampshire Street porch. Previously active at Bartles Seed Co, he enjoyed good health and weather as he recalled a life at sea and his published life story enjoyed by friends.
Emporia Kansas May 12 Miss Mary White daughter of William Allen White author and publisher of the Emporia Gazette died this morning from injuries of a fall while horseback riding late Thursday Her skull was fractured She did not regain consciousness Miss White age almost 17 was found unconscious by passersby near the road her horse grazing nearby Doctors from Kansas City diagnosed a skull fracture Miss White had ridden since childhood Survived by her parents a brother William Harvard student and many Lawrence friends and relatives including Lawrence residents
A half dozen Lawrence motor car owners appeared in police court this morning to explain why their cars were parked in the streets last night without lights. Judge Stewart warned that a second offense would draw a fine. Strict enforcement of the ordinance banning standing after night without lights has been instituted after several recent smash ups.
The University of Kansas women debaters achieved a double victory against the Aggie teams with a one decision here and a unanimous verdict in Manhattan. The affirmative team of Ruth Terry Edith Battersby and Florence Heaton won locally while Lois Ferguson Jessie Martindale and Gertrude Gardenhire led the negative team in Manhattan. Judges included F L Pinet.
William Jennings Bryan, famed orator and three-time presidential nominee, spoke to a large all University audience in Robinson Gymnasium. He urged students to value initiative and referendums, warned against money worship and Darwinism, and praised Jefferson and Lincoln while stressing democratic accountability and minority rights.
A brief note emphasizes hazards from children, matches, and mice triggering fires. It suggests adopting a 133 fire policy to improve safety and response. The item reads like a local cautionary notice urging precaution and policy updates.
London May 13. About two hundred destroyers twenty five battleships and fifty light cruisers have disappeared from the British naval list in recent months. The admiralty issued an explanatory announcement that the vessels were sold to British firms for breaking up. The statement counters reports Britain was selling war craft to South American governments for transfer to Japan.
Senate Interstate Commerce chairman Cummins warned in a Washington hearing that rail deficits must be covered by the national treasury unless revenues rise and costs fall. He cited the director general of the railroad administration estimating a 26 month loss of 1.2 billion dollars under government control.
Early morning patrols by armed citizens and officers swept Walker County eastern reaches for Huntsville state prison escapees. Twenty seven prisoners remain at large with thirteen recaptured. Veteran guard Leenders wounded but improving. Convicts now reported nearing Willis as manhunt tightens on three fronts.
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll mother of Grover Bergdoll told a house committee she buried 105090 dollars in gold obtained from the government in fall 1917. She refused to reveal the burial site but said it was not near Hagerstown and only she knew the location.
A 15 year old girl, Zelma Dunkins, was picked up in the Union Pacific yards last evening by police and turned over to county officers. Her home is in Kansas City Kansas and she has a habit of running away. Her mother was expected to come for her this afternoon.
Capt. C. E. Hurlburt notes two consecutive anniversaries bring luck as his birthday falls on Friday the thirteenth. Tomorrow he and Mrs. Hurlburt will mark their wedding anniversary in the unit’s community circle.
The forecast notes increasing cloudiness tonight with warmer conditions in the western portion. Saturday is expected to be somewhat unsettled and warmer, with temperatures tracked at 7 p.m. yesterday 7 a.m. today and 2 p.m. today alongside yesterday's maximum and last night's minimum.
Secretary Weeks announced Gen John J Pershing will become army chief of staff July 1 succeeding Gen Peyton C March His assistant will be Maj Gen James Harbord Pershing will direct training organize reserve and command troops in the field if needed He retains duties of the war staff now being organized and will head the peace time establishment
The Lawrence High School senior class presents The Irresistible Marmaduke a three act English comedy at Bowersock theatre next Monday night. Dorothy Clarke and Sam Weatherby lead with Weatherby in a double role. the memory mishap and mistaken identity drive the amusing plot as the best talent works five weeks on the production.
The High School Parent-Teacher Association meeting opened with two musical numbers by the Girls Glee Club sextette. Retiring president Dr. H. S. Chambers reviewed the year, noting ongoing work and a lack of a clear program. He said parents are unsure what children should be taught while teachers are ready with methods but lack a defined plan. It was suggested forming a fathers club to aid the mothers club. Officers elected for the coming year: President X. J. Kennedy, Vice President Mrs. W. C. Simons, Secretary Miss Martha Rayhill, Treasurer Mr. L. L. Phillips.
Walter Wulfkuhle reported his Ford touring car stolen last night from the vicinity of the Masonic temple. Police found no trace of the vehicle this morning.
Report by Underwood & Son details county wheat and car grain for Near East relief. Total value collected $339.11 with 891 bushels 54 pounds of corn and 114 bushels 85 pounds of wheat. List enumerates multiple contributors and gifts across pounds and locations including Lone Star, Lecompton Elevator, Sibleyville Elevator, Eudora Elevators, and individual donors such as F. H. Leonhard H Hellstrom L M Walters and more.
The Boy Scout council met at H. E. Kepler’s Kansas Telephone office and authorized summer camp plans. About seventy five members expect to attend across three camps in June and July, with a follow up meeting next Tuesday to review equipment and finalize arrangements.
May 13. Gov. H J Allen weighs two appointments to fill the state public utilities commission seat left by Fred S Jackson who will resign May 25 and Imri Zumwalt state printer who died Tuesday. Jackson to join Clifford Thorne in Chicago as a law partner. Four candidates for state printer succeed Zumwalt named: E E Kelly Toronto Republican publisher. A Q Miller Belleville telescope publisher. W G Greason Paola former Miami Republican publisher. Robert Van Gundy Hutchinson job printer.
Kansas Congressman Thindher, author of the measure, said the bill to regulate grain futures taxes 20 percent per bushel on puts and calls and related contracts. The house approved 269 to 69 and sent it to the senate, with an exception for legitimate hedging.
The final two speakers in a Delta Sigma Pi economics lecture series at the University will present May 17 and May 19. J. W. Dana of the Kansas City Gas Co will discuss Public Utilities on May 17, followed by H. R. Ennis of the Kansas City Real Estate Board on Big City Real Estate on May 19.
The University chapter of Delta Sigma Pi awards a gold key to the economics student graduating this year who has produced the best work in the department. The gesture is a yearly practice among chapters and is open to any economics student, male or female.
Ed Anderson city sanitary officer says sidewalk spitting remains a health menace and offense. He urges that a warning will end the practice and city ordinances prohibit it.
The preliminary hearing for Ethel Simpson charged with assault and battery on Marie Wright was postponed until next Friday at 2 PM and a jury was summoned. Lora Porter, charged by Simpson with assault and battery, pled guilty and was fined $20 plus costs.
Previously reported totaling 102.00 and 188.00. The University has already contributed more than 1200.00 to the China Relief Fund and makes an additional contribution of 84.00.
May 13 London Prime Minister Lloyd George blasts Polish insurgents in the House of Commons for violating the Versailles treaty. He warns that inaction endangers European peace and the global credit system. German forces in Upper Silesia amass on the Oder while Poles reinforce positions and prepare for imminent action. Reports say Polish insurgent Adelbert Korfantry has paused his offensive per General Lerand's orders.
Rev Frank Herron Smith and his family depart San Francisco aboard the Golden State on August 6 for a seven year mission in Japan. He has completed two prior seven year terms in the Far East. The Smiths will face health examinations, and the health of the children will be carefully reviewed before departure.
London May 13 The national union of railway men moved to back British miners by barring the handling of imported coal. The executive committee ordered members not to handle coal of any description loaded or previously handled by blackleg labor, signaling a broad strike measure amid fuel shortages.
The Lawrence W R C will present a flag during a short program Sunday morning at 10 35 at the Free Methodist Sunday school corner Twelfth and Connecticut streets Mrs Kate Endacott will sing and the public is invited Also noted is a health policy advertisement fragment tied to hospital services
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