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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
1
London readers debate Britain’s 1919 Persia agreement as Bolsheviks seize Enzeli and British troops evacuate. The Times critiques government policy while fearing Bolshevik advance toward Teheran, noting weak forces on both sides and moral obligations tied to the treaty.
London May 20 official Soviet government dispatch reports Bolsheviks renew offensive along a 450 mile northern front against Poland. Polish retreat described as panicky at points with large prisoner captures and vast supplies. Bolshevik advances also claimed south of Kiev near Cherkassi and Dnieper while Kiev region remains steady.
Five candidates entered the race for departmental commander at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Hutchinson. W. A. Cormany of Fort Scott announced his candidacy as the fifth entrant. Representatives from Manhattan, Emporia and Winfield are on the ground pursuing next year’s encampment. The veterans’ parade is planned for tomorrow morning. Three women contenders for departmental president of the Woman’s Relief Corps were Mrs. Nellie Hardy of Kansas City Kansas, Ida K. Bailey of Lawrence, and Miss Ida Baker of Parsons.
Sheriff Woodward reports a vehicle taken from William Schultz on May 7 was recovered in Lonecke Arkansas. Two men arrested there, named R L Austin and L May, will be brought back for trial.
Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan joint child welfare work including two drinking fountains on Massachusetts Street at about seventy four dollars each. The clubs will also organize a Rotary baseball team to meet the Kiwanis, with activities led by Phog Allen and district conference preparations led by R. C. Manley and W. E. Spaulding. Rev. M. Ley Sorey outlined welfare projects tied to a university bureau while youth programs with Boy Scouts and film education were emphasized.
Mayor George L. Kreeck and Commissioner W. W. Cleland reported the bituminized macadam roads they inspected in Kansas City are in good condition after years of wear. They indicated Oak Hill cemetery driveways may be repaired using the same method and the matter will be discussed next week.
Judge Alten Parker Democratic candidate for President in 1904 will preside over the Allen Gompers debate in Carnegie Hall New York City on May 28 Governor Allen announced. Three coaches have been chartered to take Topeka and other Kansans to New York to hear the debate.
New York banks press importers and luxury dealers to curb non essential credits per Federal Reserve guidance. Department stores slash prices, clothing and shoe items see discounts up to seventy percent. Bankers plan a cooperative formula with the Fed to support deflation aims at a Dallas meeting. San Francisco stores also report deep discounts on women’s apparel amid ongoing shortage of staple goods.
Vice President Marshall delivered a keynote urging unity within the Democratic Party amid postwar unrest. He called for harsher penalties for profiteers, higher production to curb living costs, and ratification of the peace treaty. He criticized the Republican Congress and stressed enforcing Prohibition until legal changes are made.
The plan calls for adjusting taxes after trimming government spending to the minimum, aiming to relax the burden on the many and place it on those best able to bear it.
James Murphy is set to testify after John Davis described Bertha Wirbeck a Pawnee Rock Kansas girl who met Dorsey Chambliss at a Nevada resort. Davis testified Chambliss requested drinks and guided the girl to a cafe table. the girl later died after hospital care. Police assisted retrieval from the Ress home.
Washington May 20 A tin per cent divided tax retroactive to last March 24 was approved today by the house ways and means committee as part of the taxation scheme for financing soldier relief legislation. Adoption came by a single vote after a fierce committee fight that delayed the favorable report. The committee backed an 80 per cent retroactive war profits tax proposed by Democratic members on a strict party line.
Federal agents seek fifty one freight cars in railroad yards here for 2 060 000 pounds of sugar believed shifted on sidings for two weeks. District Attorney Chainese says no unloading has occurred.
A complaint raises concerns about small bars with sling shots and their harm to birds and people. Officials cite existing ordinances while noting incidents of injury and potential death from careless shots and eye damage.
Two persons killed in a disturbance at a West Virginia village last night amid strained tensions in a mining camp. Local authorities reported the deaths as the area sought calm after a violent clash.
In Matawan on May 2 a night clash left twelve dead as private detectives, citizens, and authorities fought. One hundred deputy sheriffs with rifles patrolled streets while West State police rushed toward Matewan to assist. By daybreak the town was calm but tense as authorities debated deployments and possible further action.
The state banking department reports Hanover Bank of Tranover Kansas reversed a shortage of about 100,000 dollars after examination. Officials said the bank required these adjustments and the matter was noted in Topeka on May 20.
Haskell Institute announces a summer camp for girls remaining during vacation. The program runs July to August with groups of thirty visiting for ten days to two weeks each. Mrs J R Bechtel and Elia Delorie of New York head the YWCA physical education efforts, with site hoped in Lake View.
Dean Templin indicates Japanese language courses may start next year if student demand exists. S J Goto, visiting medical student from Japan, advocates oriental studies and notes Japanese provides a solid base for Chinese, with about 75 percent shared roots.
The Lawrence Kiwanis club is set to receive its charter from international headquarters this evening. W. H. H. Piatt of Kansas City, a noted University alumnus and international officer, will present it at the Chamber of Commerce room’s weekly dinner ceremony.
Salina Kansas county commissioners after rejecting bids to curb costs decide to start 12 miles of Meridian highway work five miles north and seven miles south of Salina. Manhattan firm to build at 84580 dollars with 26433 for culverts. Contract covers preliminary construction stages.
In Douglas County Kansas the defendant known as Mouse Wallenstein walks free while Pete Evans the Everest Restaurant witness is confined in jail. Judge Manley placed Evans on bond for appearance. he later surrendered and awaits the district court term.
The Baptist church ladies secured a dinner contract for 509 plates plus helpers. Last year’s event was praised as the best of its kind. The group pledged three thousand dollars for a pipe organ and two thousand for the New World Movement, with about half raised.
The City YMCA today announced a new employment bureau serving the city and surrounding farming area. Acting secretary George Siler said anyone seeking work or odd jobs should contact the YMCA. Last year the bureau secured jobs for more than 250 boys and organized twilight harvest squads during harvest season.
Governor Allen issues a proclamation urging cities and towns to celebrate Memorial Day on May 30, with large city events on May 31. The state house will be closed all day May 31. A sugar price dip comes with continued supply difficulties from wholesalers. James C. Pin er and family of Fellows, California, visit Lawrence while Mr Pin er works with Santa Fe and coast Higes.
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