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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Prices decline continuing on the Board of Trade as traders watch costs fall and a steadier market develops. Analysts note shifting sentiment and the potential for further downward pressure through the session.
May 21 reports show wholesalers facing department store refusals to buy until large price cuts. Stores in New York claim 15 to 50 percent reductions, with furs and other stock delayed purchases as firms demand concessions. Topeka and Emporia also report 20 to 33 percent cuts on men’s suits, skirts, and shoes, signaling broad retail price reductions.
The Republican peace resolution, adopted by the House finally, moves to the President. The House majority backed the Senate substitute over the original House resolution with a 228 to 129 vote, indicating a presidential veto could not be overridden.
Stockton Kansas May 21 the Federation of Women's clubs offer to pay 2 cents a pound for dandelions has been cancelled. The response ran 50 great that the fund available was soon exhausted.
The Jayhawkers annual for this year has arrived and will be ready for distribution to those who ordered Monday, announced by the managers of the publication today.
Partly cloudy and unsettled conditions expected tonight into Saturday with a warmer night. Forecast records show temperatures from early morning to afternoon with noted highs and lows, reflecting a typical Kansas weather pattern.
Chicago May 21. The testimony of a mysterious wealthy woman, said to be the state's key witness, may end the evidence against two African American defendants charged with luring Bertha Weibeck, a 17 year old white girl, to a cafe and to Mrs Emma Ross home. Bertha’s deathbed statement was read by Police Lieutenant Duffy.
In Portland Oregon on May 21 voters faced a main issue of league in both major parties. Republican presidential contenders included Wood Low den and Johnson with Poindexter withdrawing and Hoover urged to back pro league. Democratic ballot features only William G McAdoo for president.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced three swift steps to untangle freight snarls. Orders include forwarding traffic without routing reference, scrapping rules governing car service, and transferring 32 000 coal cars westbound and 20 000 box cars eastward to grain regions. Officials expect quick effects but warn full clearance will take longer.
Rome May 21 The League of Nations council met in the capital with Premier Nitti stressing the baptism of the league and Leon Bourgeois commenting on the council's decisions. Camp Funston Kansas May 21 A large building program commences at Funston to expand facilities for soldiers including six army farm buildings a swimming pool and three grandstands by the athletic field.
Report notes Lone Star was left off the list of visit points in the Friend leete Run story. It states Lone Star will be visited at Overbrook and reached in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs C R Schrader drove to Kansas City early today and spent the day.
University of Kansas plans a 2 PM May fete on the campus presented by the Women's Student Government. The historical pageant features Indians, settlers, gold seekers, Quantrill raid and university founding with music by the University band. Portrayed by students from Haskell Institute and other groups, with two films to be made.
Washington May 21 Senator Kenyon of Iowa named today chairman of the senate sub committee to begin next Monday an investigation of pre convention campaign expenditures and pledges by both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Other members include Senators Spencer Miss Sar and Edge N J Republicans and Pomerone Ohio and Reed Mo Democrats. Lumber Prices Lower Spokane May 21 Reductions of 10 to 30 percent in lumber prices effective February 24 last by a sales company controlling Northwest mills will continue until September 1 according to J N Tate assistant general manager of the company.
Chicago May 21 A party delegate race shows no candidate approaching the 728 needed for nomination with 587 uninstructed delegates and 242 yet to be elected. Attorney General Palmer leads among instructed delegates with 76 from Pennsylvania, followed by Governor Cox with 74 from Iowa.
Additional state troopers joining deputies and constabulary in Matewan West Virginia after the battle between private detectives and citizens left ten or more dead. Authorities expect no repeat of disorders though yesterday a Baldwin-Felts detective was ambushed near Lynn, three miles away.
Trial of Stella Hyman, Lincoln Center, charged with murder in the deaths of her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Edward Bunch, was interrupted as a three-doctor commission was appointed to examine her. Doctors reported she was mentally competent and the trial resumed with the state aiming to finish its case later today.
Ernest Seidel spent the day in Topeka handling business affairs and meetings.
Washington May 2 Assistant Attorney General Garvin says price reductions in wearing apparel are largely due to public withdrawal from the market and a Justice Department probe. He doubts merchants act purely from patriotism and cites three causes for the price clamor including loans from the Federal Reserve Board easing long term credit.
Kansas delegation boards a special train to New York for a May 28 noon arrival to hear Governor Len stone and Lane Gempers debate the Shuskrat disputes settlement. The trip includes a May 22 departure, lower berth travel, and stops in Detroit and Niagara Falls.
In May the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 4M Zir A loan of at least 124000 from an 80 million revolving fund to help railroads buy equipment for public transportation needs. Because cooperative distribution proved impracticable, the commission will allocate the 125,000,081 total for equipment based on each company’s share of the standard return relative to all railroads.
Brig. Gen. Frank Taylor U S Army, a veteran of the Civil Indian and Spanish American wars, died suddenly yesterday at his daughter's Seattle home. Born 78 years ago in Calais France to English parents, his death ends a long service record.
Warsaw reports suggest German forces assembling on the upper Silesia border amid rumors of 4000 security guards arriving by train to aid Bolshevik efforts. General Alexis A Bruiloff may command Bolshevik operations against Poland while Polish circles fear a Bolshevik westward push. London notes Soviet troops press Polish forces along the Prasin river front and seeks aid from the League of Nations.
AL COX, long time county treasurer and Republican activist, announces candidacy for the unexpired term on the Board of County Commissioners. He notes prior service and says primaries may see no opposition. the announcement follows his appointment to office about eighteen months ago.
A resolution by EH Dorsey Post of the American Legion asks the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools to arrange for public school pupils to attend the G A R meeting at the Methodist church Monday afternoon May 31. Rev R E Edwards stresses patriotism as the G A R mission while the Legion plans to attend the memorial sermon at the Episcopal church next Sunday in uniform. The smoker reports show about 880 members with a push to reach 400 more this week.
The Denver Drum Corps sought permission from Police Chief James Monroe for a parade in the city on June 1 at 4 30. The permit and a police escort were granted. The group includes 45 members with up to 150 Denver supporters expected to join the march from 4 10 to 5 41 in Lawrence.
Today marks the sixty fourth anniversary of the 1856 Lawrence raid led by Sheriff Jones and a pro slavery posse. They entered Lawrence on May 21 1856 burned the Free State Hotel and looted stores and the town’s two printing offices. The hotel had been owned by the New England Emigrant Aid Company.
Austin May 21. The Texas railroad commission announced a shortage of 2 cars to move a train causing spoiling at points in the Panhandle due to storage limits. Congestion of 2,600 carloads of grain was reported at Galveston. The commission said 2,000 ventilated cars for vegetables and watermelons from South Texas will be needed within two weeks. Mr and Mrs H Smithmeyer were noted.
W H H Piatt of Kansas City lauded the gospel of law and equality at a Lawrence Kiwanis gathering presenting the club charter. He praised Governor Allen of Kansas for upholding equality and warned against class domination and socialism. The program included a Kiwanis Rotary ball game to fund friendship runs and plans for a July 4 celebration.
Fire Chief Bill Reinisch won the Kiwanis attendance prize last night, a $1,000 life insurance policy provided by Craig Kennedy. His hazardous occupation limits the policy options available to him.
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