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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
1
In Broken Bow, a brief report outlines trial proceedings today in Chester involving a doctor and key figures. The update notes the case focus, court handling, and expected testimonies without sensational detail.
Witnesses recount Denzel Chester's alleged self harm attempts in jail after Broken Bow capture. Sheriff Talbot testifies bloodied restraints found, Dr Talbot notes possible old injury. Guard Beasley describes Chester’s sudden vanishing from a train and lack of force used, defense claims officers beat him.
Topeka May 27 telephone and telegraph service were generally restored after heavy wind and rain damaged lines. Repair crews worked through the night in many areas. The rain was badly needed as crops were reported to be suffering from moisture shortage.
The electric light company warns that loose wires threaten injury if touched. A storm last night felled wires and twisted lines, with telegraph and power strands possibly touching. J. T. Skinner calls it the worst storm on wires since 1911 as crews repair damage and restore lighting. streetcars resume service on all lines this afternoon.
Hutchinson May 27 Indictments returned by a special grand jury in Reno county charging Pittsburg Paving Brick company Coffeyville Vitrified Brick and Tile company Buffalo Brick company and several individuals with a conspiracy to control paving brick prices and use in road construction Townsley Oswald and others allegedly received one to three cents per brick for deliveries Also notes statements from Will Townsley editor of the Great Bend Tribune and Coffeyville Brick company secretary E R Dick denying links or bribe connections to Reno county road work.
The fifth annual Vinland High School commencement filled the auditorium Monday evening with 11 graduates. Dean Charles Fordyce of the University of Nebraska spoke, with Grace Fordyce present as a niece among the graduates. Others included Margaret Wilson Dorothy Liston Eunice O’Brien Eva Stevens Pearl Morton Elbert Southard Homer Reusch Ray Nichols John Henrie, some planning college or future work. Principal W L French announced travels and future plans as attendees reflected on the class. Traveling as Panenger Omaha May 2%7 Eddie Rickenbacker left Omaha at 1:15 p m today in a mail service airplane piloted by W C Hopson.
A late evening storm with greenish clouds driven by southwest winds toppled big trees and damaged structures along the Wakarusa. A silo and a hay barn were destroyed near the county farm. Telegraph and telephone lines were disrupted citywide with eight fire alarms due to live wires and downed branches. Midland saw unroofed freight cars and a telephone pole toppled, briefly severing wire service.
Fire Chief Reinisch says pleasure cars hinder home creation, noting high material costs and ongoing building permit activity in Lawrence. Wilbur Pine, H Cantrell, and J P Viets plan new homes or garages at Sixth and Elm, with several permits issued for repairs and additions amid a June building boom.
Mayor Geo L Kreeck proclaims Memorial Day a city holiday in Lawrence Kansas for May 30 or the observed day urges business closings, calls on citizens to wear red poppies, observe with prayer and floral tributes, and honors fallen soldiers from blue gray and khaki.
Kansas State College engineer H B Walker visited Douglas County at the invitation of the farm bureau to review drainage and sanitation issues. Projects noted include tile drainage on the D C Asher farm, deflection ditch near Pleasant Grove, sidehill seep work on the Bowman farm, and barn lot drainage at W R Stiner. Belvoir project under way with plans to survey again.
The K U Rooming House Association met at Myers Hall to standardize men's rooming house rules. Rates range from 30 dollars for a large room to 12 dollars for a small, with higher costs for coal gas taxes and rent likely next year. Leases will be for one semester with half a month’s rent in advance. Rules require landlady discipline, no nagging, furnished two person rooms, hot water daily, 60 watt lighting, weekly cleaning, 70 degree occupancy, and a quiet study period starting at 8 o'clock. Gambling is forbidden and appeals may be made to the rooming house committee.
Clarence Bailey reports the Uncle Jimmy Memorial quota of 2500 dollars is not fully subscribed. Several hundred dollars remain, accepted from any student or faculty member. Daniel Chester French will sculpt Uncle Jimmy's statue, matching the Stadium Union payment plan for pledges.
The body of Corporal Frank B. Hicks of the 358th Infantry killed in France will arrive at Linwood Saturday. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the 3I. E. church. Hicks entered the St Mihiel assault on September 12, 1918 and died September 16. His father, Charles Hicks Sr., serves in the legislature from Leavenworth County.
Belfast May 27 James Craig premier designate Ulster polls nearly 30 000 votes record in Ulster Eamonn DeValera Irish republican leader surpassed with over 16 000 votes Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein founder elected in joint Fermanagh Tyrone seat held last November in Mount Joy prison Dublin Annapolis graduates Lloyd Maise son of Percy Maise Ottawa to graduate with honors only cadet appointed by Congressman Taggart S V meet Sons of Veterans to convene Saturday night at Aldrich printing shop to organize Decoration Day efforts
The Topeka federal court will hear the Kilworth versus Citizens Light Heat and Power injunction on May 30. Judge Hugh Means will preside as the case seeks to stop disconnection of Lawrence gas service during the final service charge decision. City officials filed their answer. the gas company seeks to restrain the utilities commission and city from interfering with its business amid rate questions, including a dispute over executive pay.
New York May 27 Enrico Caruso and entourage aboard the Presidente Wilson en route to Italy for rest after illness. The tenor has five suites aboard, including a nursery for his daughter Gloria, with a private cook and staff on board. Also reported storm disruption at Nazarene camp meeting in Bumm's grove, tents damaged, meetings continuing with a five piece orchestra.
The American Legion Auxiliary sells poppies made by French war orphans and widows to aid them. Proceeds are donated to the workers, not kept by the local group. The sale continues tonight and tomorrow with vendors at autos in front of picture shows and on main corners. The poppies honor American soldiers who died overseas.
The forty seventh annual Lawrence High School commencement occurs tonight at 8:15 in Bowersock Theatre. Superintendent Harry P. Smith will address the senior class as 103 graduates receive diplomas, one of the largest classes in the school. The program features the High School Orchestra, a guest invocation, performances by the Girls Glee Club, and the presentation of diplomas by Irving Hill, president of the Board of Education.
Iva Knight won $250 in a civil suit against Curtis, Buchheim and associates in a mail hauling contract. The case claimed damages from a wagon collision with a girl at the north end of a bridge, originally seeking $10,000. The verdict was delivered shortly before 6 PM. Also noted is a May 27 budget bill update, with the House approving the conference report for a federal budget system, now sent to the President.
Kiwanis club members offered a humorous look at the downsides of various professions during a noon meeting led by C. C. Carl. The list included complaints from printers, ministers, bankers, photographers, real estate, lawyers, store clerks, and farmers among others, highlighting common trials such as deliveries, debts, bad breaks, and difficult customers.
Philadelphia May 27. The United States sequestered a Bergdoll family real estate and cash holdings valued about $3 million in four locations and banks, held by Emma C Bergdoll for Grover Bergdoll an escaped draft evader and deserter. Colonel Miller announced the seizure under the Trading with the Enemy Act following Bergdoll’s testimony to Congress. The action targets Grover’s estates including Bergdoll Castle and Grover Bergdoll Brewing company, aiming to cut off funds from the United States and leave Grover to his resources in Germany.
Six youths, four killed, after a Burlington passenger train strike sends their car tumbling down a hillside road near Aurora. The three boys and one girl died at once. the car driver was badly hurt and another passenger escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred early after leaving a school dance, with the automobile flung far up the track.
United States arms stockpiled after World War I to supply the army until production reaches full capacity, per ordnance officials at Rock Island arsenal. A new fifty hundredths machine gun capable of penetrating armor was announced by Major Lee O. W., highlighting U S readiness for potential conflict. Special services at Kanwaka church planned with a full day program led by Rev. F M Testerman. France authorizes immediate unrestricted wheat imports.
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