18 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1919
Page
1
Miners deny any knowledge of a plan attributed to Allen. A Pittsburg district official says the plan is not sponsored by the miners union heads.
Pittsburg Kansas November 18 miners and operators in Crawford and Cherokee counties under state court receivership face extended talks in Washington over a wage rise and future control. Governor Allen’s plan to take over mines is rejected by district official Dorby and attorney Cattery. Negotiations continue as operators seek cost passes and potential federal control loom amid price protests.
A sale of the livestock and personal property of W. J. Day at his farm a quarter mile south of No. 6 schoolhouse. The auction begins at 1 o clock for 20 and includes milch cows young stock pigs horses hay ensilage and a quantity of farm implements and household goods. O. D. Thomas will act as clerk for the sale.
Nurses from all training hospitals in the state gather to take the late res examination for eligibility. The three years of training qualify candidates and the exam schedule runs through tomorrow under the state board of examiner officials.
The Haskell Indians face Phillips University of Enid Oklahoma in a high stakes game at noon. Phillips, having defeated Oklahoma University and other Southwest teams, enters with an undefeated record this season. Coach Saunders has kept injured players behind, while Haskell aims to rebound after a Friday defeat by Texas A&M. one remaining game is scheduled at Cincinnati on November 27 against St. Xavier.
Fourth Kansas National Guard will undergo a federal inspection tonight at the National Guard armory. Lt. Colonel Lockett will lead the review for Company B with Captain Sam McKone as officer in charge. Guardsmen have polished equipment, memorized rifles and orders, and plan a banquet at the G A R Hall after the event.
Rollie Bean, a cook, was asked to assist in transporting six prisoners from Emporia to Lansing. Deputy Sheriff Crowder boarded the moving train to aid after one man escaped by leaping from the carriage. The cook and two officers from the State Reformatory then took charge of the remaining prisoners.
Church members weigh whether to buy nine new pipes now or delay, with discussion to align with special midweek prayer meeting at the Baptist church. November 6 special meetings also to receive attention as part of the agenda.
Lawrence city officials will fly the K U flag on Thanksgiving with a large University banner to be shown from the city hall flagstaff as Kansas and Missouri battle on McCook field gridiron.
Taxi drivers insist the proposed ordinance should require specialization in mathematics. They argue precise fares and routing depend on calcualtions and demand clearer rules to prevent disputes with riders and medallion agents.
City commissioners debated a new taxi ordinance tying fares to distance with a 40 cent minimum for one mile or less and 50 cents up to one and a half miles. The plan adds multipliers for multiple riders and sets 50 cents during midnight to 4 am party hours to keep the party night business viable.
The University awarded degrees to ninety Black graduates led by Dr. B. K. Bruce the first to finish regular college in 1885. Notables include Sherman Harvey, practicing law in the Philippines, and James A. Scott, Phi Beta Kappa, honors on the freshman roll, Hattie Elizabeth Lewis prizes, K. U. English fellowship, and Harvard scholarship. A dance is listed for F. A. U. Hall on Wednesday November 19 by Neil & Saunders.
H E Kepler elected president and chair of the executive board as Lawrence forms a Boy Scout council at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. M L So vey named vice president, J Sweeney treasurer, with other officers and temporary leadership chosen to organize the council for expanded scout work. Attendees included church and university leaders, local officials, and war service workers.
West Salem Ohio reports Mr. Sarai Haverstock dead and two men and another woman seriously ill after eating poisoned butter at a dinner hosted by an elderly woman in Pritury. Doctors offer slim hopes for the men and the woman has a fair chance of recovery.
Solar eclipse to be seen in St Louis on November 22 with two minutes before 9 o clock as the sun darkens by about two thirds according to Rev. Martin S. Brennan prominent local astronomer.
Mrs Katherine Hure Hume died yesterday at her home in Leavengarth. Funeral services will be held from Stull Church at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Stull Cemetery.
Rob Timmons town Rotarians expect governor Timmon to visit Wichita Wednesday for a Rotary Luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. Lawrence Rotarians are gathering a round up, and any man seen outside the sides that day faces branding for life. Berger and Riling teams clash on Elks alleys with high scores of 489 and 424. Pierson and Hetzel teams split seven dar d series, Hetzel posting 417 high and Pierson 216. Tonight Elks lanes host Strong Salverson and Phillips Peterson in a tenpin and seven back series.
F W Hosford county treasurer reports 2932 automobile license applications this year despite strikes and material shortages. Thirty one hundred five total licenses issued including 26 dealer licenses and 57 motorcycle licenses.
Elizabeth Blake Guy widow of Richard Guy died October 30 in Oakland California at age 98. She lived in Lawrence from 1870 to 1874 occupying the home now on the Cosley property south of the Baptist Church. She was aunt to Hannah Oliver and Charles H. Tucker and eldest sister in a large family.
Amid Brown County vote canvassing on a new courthouse the room was hit by a ceiling collapse. A heavy plaster fall of about 200 pounds created dust clouds as officials rushed out, shortly after the tally showed the proposition failed by ten votes.
Chicago November 18 The Director General of Rail Roads Hines and seven regional directors meet to decide on a nationwide freight embargo to conserve coal. A Co M and S P L R embargo since last Saturday could be expanded with Hines approval. The plan includes a 40 percent cut in passenger service and closing non essential industries risking 15 000 000 workers.
A Lawrence Kiwanis club is being formed with a target of fifty members and temporary leadership at a luncheon at the Elks Club. Geo Selig, Kiwanis field representative, leads the drive to establish the Lawrence unit before nearby Kansas City.
Lawrence hunters left for Albert Walter's home near Lecompton to attend the annual hunt. The event lasts the day and forces miles around to seek cover as the party pursues game.
University officials led by Chancellor Frank Strong await word on coal releases. If unavailable the university will cut activities and events, turn off campus lights at 11 pm, and potentially close heating plants to conserve fuel and avoid pipe freezes.
Tickets for the Missouri Kansas football game on Thanksgiving Day at McCook Field are ready for distribution. Phog Alter announced at the University that applicants who have not enclosed twelve cents should call at the athletic office in Robinson Gymnasium to claim theirs, as tickets will be held only three days for original owners. Some good seats in the west bleachers remain unsold.
Rev B A spoke before Bowersock Mills workers at a meeting of the Industrial Y M C A under supervision of C E Heriry. The gathering took place today at 12 35.
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