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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
One policeman was fatally wounded during a Chicago battle with a bandit who robbed a mail train. The incident involved an exchange of gunfire and disrupted mail delivery. Police are investigating and pursuing suspects.
Chicago police killed the train robber after a two hour siege following a $100000 currency heist from a mail car. The bandit, thought to be Horace Walton of St Joseph Missouri, dropped a satchel of currency during the shootout, and officers recovered twenty five bundles of $5000 each along with other notes.
Paul Gilmer, a Topeka Scout executive, received an invitation this morning to bring a team of scouts to Topeka for a scouting and athletics contest on May 22. The invitation will probably be accepted.
The Prince of Wales, visiting the canal area, danced six times with Carolyn Granberry at a ball in her honor. He watched her dance, requested an introduction, and insisted on the six dances, marking a memorable evening for the guest.
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate Naval Investigating Committee that Rear Admiral Sims made baseless charges about Navy delays prolonging the war. He said the accusation was reckless and compared the reasoning to Baron Munchausen. The president approved the address and message delivery.
Indianapolis May 13 A resolution by the Marion county House wives League calls for members to abstain from candies soft drinks ice cream and other sugar luxuries starting May 15 until a surplus is created and prices drop The appeal goes to women statewide and nationally to join the effort against high living costs and profiteering.
Florida Supreme Court denies a writ to remove Daniel T. Gerow as chairman of the Republican State Executive Committee. It holds that since the GOP polled under 5 percent of the total vote in the last election, the party is recognized under Florida law.
The German cabinet agreed after full ministerial talks that Germany will not send representatives to Spa or Brussels conferences unless French troops are withdrawn from the main district by May 15. In Ohio counties, the assessment for Grant El lora Palmyra Marion and Lawrence townships is complete and being tabulated by deputies in Georg Brune's office.
Charles Crowder left for Topeka to obtain extradition papers from the governor for presentation in Nevada. Will Snee remains held in Reno on a charge of desertion awaiting transfer.
A marriage license was issued yesterday by Probate Judge GB Lingdley to Lawrence and Nellie McKeaney of Topeka. The notice records the official act and the names of both spouses.
Weather forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with showers on Saturday and in the western and south central portions tonight. It also indicates a slight rise in temperatures tonight and provides yesterday and today’s temperature readings at 7 p.m., 1 a.m., and 2 p.m.
Rebels press north of San Marcos Puebla as Carranza loyalists attempt to break rebel lines. British consul W A Body is in Carranza camp prompting international interest. French and British warships patrol the area while US vessels anchor offshore. Matamoros surrender talks underway across the border. Carranza reportedly seeks safe exit as revolutionary forces close in.
May 14 reports state grocers must not require extra commodities with each pound of sugar as ordered by Attorney General Palmer to the local justice department. Also May 14 Independence notes Elk City Bank robbed. bond theft valued in thousands not detected until morning. Colonel Hugh Means elected grand senior warden in Salina session of Knights Templar.
Made C of C head Chicago Joseph H DeFrees a Chicagoan was elected president of the U S Chamber of Commerce at a recent convention in Atlantic City. He was formerly president of the Association of Commerce.
Indianapolis May 14 Indiana will send ten delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago next month instructed for General Wood four instructed for Senator Hiram Johnson and 16 uninstructed This followed the state convention which also elected four delegates at large and adopted a platform The only contest was a resolution instructing the Big Four to support General Wood as long as there is a fair chance for him to get the presidential nomination Hoover testified before the Senate labor committee declaring the principle of open shop and opposing legal coercion in settling labor disputes He said there should be no commission to join such a union and noted the Kansas Industrial Law could bring limited benefits but may not succeed
In Washington on May 14 Senator Reed Democrat Missouri attacked the President's league of nations position during the Senate debate on the fence measure. He urged defeat of the President's treaty policy and argued that the President's speech to Congress implied commitments to a league of nations.
One man is dead and two others are in the city hospital after a drink orgy in Indianapolis. Police believe the men drank a liquid containing wool alcohol. Several other residents in the southern city may have drunk some of the liquor but have not been identified.
Captain B A Long, senior officer of the Blackhawk destroyer squadron, will move the unit to Key West then proceed to Mexican guard duty after talks with Secretary Daniels and Admiral Bullard, chief of naval operations.
Professor William F F Higgins longtime University of Kansas School of Law faculty member and former Kansas State Bar Association president died suddenly in Colorado Springs after recent health decline A 1918 Kansas Bar presidency and work on the law faculty marked his career He is survived by his wife and three children Funeral services set for Sunday at the First Methodist Church conducted by Rev S S Klyne
Owing to W H Pratt's absence from Kansas City the Lawrence Kiwanis club meeting became a business session. Committee reports were heard and club business addressed. The charter will be presented at the next meeting scheduled for next Thursday evening.
A gas explosion under a chemistry desk in the Chemistry building caused doors to blow off and about fifty dollars in damage to desks and apparatus. Professor F B Davis attributed the blast to a leak under the desk ignited by students' gas lights. a bottle of alcohol burst from heat. No injuries reported. about fifty students nearby helped extinguish the fire.
Judge William E. Hutchinson secretary of the state board of examiners for admission to the bar will lecture in the Little Theatre Green Hall at the University next Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon Judge West of the Kansas supreme court will lecture in the Little Theatre. Both talks are for the special benefit of law students though open to all.
Washington May 14 Reports from the United States Bureau of Markets show a five percent cut in potato acreage and a 29 percent drop in bean plantings for the season. High seed prices and labor shortages are blamed for the potato reduction while weak bean markets shrink bean cultivation.
The American Legion was invited by T. J. Sweeney chair of the Cham ber of Commerce entertainment committee to assist in planning the July Fourth event. Sweeney and the Legion commander will confer on plans soon.
The Douglas County Fair Association board will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in May at 2 o clock. Department superintendents will also attend.
A delegation led by Seymour Stedman of Chicago urged Attorney General Palmer to grant immediate amnesty and pardon for all prisoners convicted on political speeches writings and labor union activities citing European decrees. The May 11 Washington appeal targets actions against political expression and union activity.
May 14 measures to enact army and navy pay bills completed with conference report adopted by the House and Senate. The bill now goes to the President. Prof H P Cady of the University chemistry department will lecture on liquid air this evening at Prospect Avenue Congregational church in Kansas City.
London rumors say the government may call a general election to clarify Irish policy amid pressure between accepting civil war implications in Ireland or tolerating an Irish republic. No confirmation from well informed circles. The reports describe two possible approaches the government faces with no firm evidence.
About half a million dollars in public school construction in Wichita will be delayed as contractors refuse to recognize the building trades council. The council insists contracts be with it rather than with separate labor unions. The note adds Garfield was a Senator-elect when nominated for the Presidency.
Manuel M Prieto was arrested in St Louis with 30000 in currency hidden on his person. Officials say the case foils a plan to supply arms and ammunition to Oregon revolutionists in Mexico. Prieto reportedly studied in the East and was once mayor of Juarez and a trusted ally of Villa.
Haskell cadet D Company won the competitive drill judged by U S Army infantry inspector Captain Keller. William Davis led B Company to sabre prizes while all students joined in races relays and games with a first army battle ball. A rifle drill and parade closed the day with music from the Haskell band under N S Nelson.
Keith Clevenger, Kansas Farmers Union secretary, is appointed secretary of the newly formed Kansas State Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made by Harry J. Fox of Wichita, who heads the organization. Clevenger is a veteran Kansas newspaper man, formerly editor of the Osawatomie Graphic and later with the Salina Union.
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