11 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
1
A clipped report claims the president discussed sending armies in a foreign crisis. The text notes skepticism about the quotation and presents it as alleged phrasing attributed to the president, with no corroboration from official records.
The White House released an official transcript of President Wilson's eighth plenary address at the Paris peace conference amid a dispute over quoted phrases. The document, prepared by official stenographer Fred A. Carlson, contrasts Wilsons words with a syndicated article and notes possible translation errors.
The Supreme Court today declined to review its June decision upholding the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act provisions. The ruling confirms prior support for nationwide prohibition policy.
Springfield report notes Governor Cox quoting Taft to dispute Senator Harding and to accuse Republican leaders of a conspiracy of silence. Cox cites Wilson Taft correspondence to frame the four causes of war and the four league cultures amid a tense political clash over the League of Nations.
The annual Douglas county Sunday school convention starts tomorrow at Lone Star and runs through Wednesday afternoon. Speakers include Dr James Naismith on youth work Mrs Julia Smith on adult work and Rev J K Young on teacher training with a divisional conference on Wednesday. A banquet tomorrow night will be a featured event followed by an address and a motion picture program.
Lake View club officials secured Sheriff Woodward to appoint J. K. Simons as deputy to deter trespassers on the grounds. Simons has been on duty for a week, notifying unauthorized visitors they are subject to a test and turn away from the property as guards work daily.
Former President Taft said Governor Cox supports Article Ten but will not back the league without it. He argued the Senate would reject the covenant if it includes Article Ten, while Harding favors a league with reservations or alternatives like a court of arbitration. Taft warned the Cox position blocks any League of Nations by current Democrats.
F C Allen attacked two University groups Black Mask and Pachacamac for proposing a rule to bar athletes from running for student offices during football season. He argued athletes already bear grueling schedules and that political campaigns disrupt practice and chalk talks critical to Saturday’s game.
London reports Terrence MacSwiney, Cork mayor, rested well at Brixton prison with condition unchanged from yesterday. The Irish Self Determination League released the bulletin noting the hunger strike nears two months as a major political protest. Separately, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Kiwanis committees met at noon to discuss roads, the thias amendment, advertising, and other items.
The Lawrence board of education will hold a meeting this evening in the board office at Seventh and New Hampshire streets. Miss Florence Founker of Manhattan spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sanker.
Chancellor E H Wfey told Cosmopolitan Club members at the University that foreign students at Kansas absorb the best the University offers and also share their best ideals. A2 mustcat program featured faculty talks and Fernando V Bermejo outlined club purposes. Army plane forced down over McCookfield due to a leaking radiator, landing at Bismarck Grove. an axle broke and mechanics later repaired it before the plane could depart.
In a brief, fragmentary note three women Mrs. V C Sheep Mrs P W Gibgon and Mrs J H Snapp accompanied Lawrence on a day described as a yes day. The readable text is sparse and lacks further context or locations.
Topeka October 11 Railroads operating in Kansas will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to overturn the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations ruling granting a 29 percent intrastate freight rate increase but denying a passenger fare rise to match federal interstate levels. Santa Fe solicitor WLR Smith said the action rests on prohibiting interstate intrastate discrimination and notes Kansas is the twentieth state to restrict full rate fixing power. Official notice of the decision was sent to carriers. the higher rates take effect October 21. The court had argued the federal commission erred in revenue computations to justify a six percent railroad return, finding no need for a passenger fare increase to sustain Kansas returns.
Plans call for a double header featuring Haskell against Hays Normal and the local high school versus Abilene at McCook Field in Lawrence. The turnout hinges on Rock Woodward Normal coach’s consent and the message sent to Hays Normal for sanction. Local fans, familiar with Woodward’s KU era, anticipate a strong crowd.
Week end marriage licenses issued by Judge C F Lindley in Doughis county probate court marked record activity. Numerous couples from Tulsa McLouth Lawrence Topeka Springfield and Fans City obtained licenses with various ministers officiating including Rev M D Guehving Rev J K Young Rev J S Kiyne and Rev S B Kinney.
Mme. Margaret Matzenauer, famed Met star, opens University Concert Course with songs and operatic arias at 8 20 PM. Fans arriving late must wait in the lobby as the first group performs. Louis Mestin, her renowned French accompanist, accompanies. Double streetcar service from Roun Corner ing Store at 7 20 PM.
Senator Harding arrived in Marion Ohio after a Midwest speaking trip and started a heavy agenda at his office before leaving for Tennessee. En route from Oklahoma City his special train ran on a fast schedule and reached Marion five hours earlier than planned.
Attorney General Palmer directs a government inquiry into coal profiteering by anthracite operators in the northeastern Pennsylvania field. Special assistant Fi Mowry Homes will lead the plan with evidence to be presented to a grand jury, aiming for indictments under the anti profiteering provisions of the Lever Act.
The 20th Kansas Regiment reunion marks the twenty first anniversary of its San Francisco landing after the Philippines campaign. R D Holland of Topeka chairs arrangements with past officers Wilder S Metcalf and Ed C Little in attendance. Lieutenant Governor Huffman, Brigadier General Martin, and Mrs Funston were invited to attend.
George Fowles, former University of Kansas student now president of the Kansas Alumni Association, writes a new tune titled The score fits been tierce over to Vhs. The composition aims to energize rooters with a chorus rivaling Rock Chalk and is expected to be popular among students and supporters.
Thieves attempting to steal a car from Co R Teters at 922 Mippi Street were deterred by noise. Police arrived at 1 55 AM, found the garage ajar, and the suspects fled toward a Ford. No car was taken. Insurance ad follows. Boy Scout meetings planned for tonight at local churches with reorganizational focus. Gustafson store plate glass window broken ten days ago replaced today. Mr and Mrs J Cor and two daughters of Clearwater Kansas included in note.
Cleveland pitchers Duster Mails and Bagby held Brooklyn to one run as Speaker sparked a sixth inning rally with a single and Burns doubled to plate the sole run. Grimes and Miller handled Brooklyn, while Smith and Miller worked for the Dodgers in a tight game at League Park on October 11.
A color man tells a police judge that his own brew has a strong kick claiming quality and authenticity amid courtroom questioning. The remark underscores social tensions and perceptions of brewed alcohol during the proceedings.
George Washington Long a colored parolee from the state penitentiary, known to police as Snowball, is to be taken to Lansing soon. Lawrence officers found eleven gallons of strong elder berry wine in his 900 block Fifteenth street home. He pleaded guilty to selling and was fined 200 dollars and jailed sixty days. He previously served ten years at Lansing for highway robbery and said he learned to read and write during that term.
Miss Esther Rogers aged 24 daughter of Samuel L Rogers director of the United States census bureau at Washington died in Garrettson hospital after being found at a boarding house suffering from poison. Police say circumstances indicated self poisoning and she had been troubled by nervous spells. She locked herself in her room after an evening walk.
Chamber of Commerce hosts general officers advisory board and force of the Fraternal Aid Union at a luncheon. A brief history noting formation thirty years ago and a report on general office business in Lawrence will be presented. About eighty five guests expected. event among the largest in months. Pittburg chorus prep for 1921 spring festival highlights Hiawatha Wedding Anthem. County commissioners continue routine business at court house.
County political activities begin with Republican gatherings led by Col. E. D. Little from Kansas. Speeches planned at the University of Ke and Clinton, with Curtis and Bett addressing later. Mrs. Wellman directs music and a colored orchestra with school chorus for campaign events.
October 12 observances include Columbus Day across the United States and in several nations. Lawrence announces Kansas Near East conference in Topeka with a luncheon. Charles Vickrey to discuss Armenian suffering. A student named Smith awaits sanitarium care after sheriff-assisted custody. Boiler inspection at the courthouse proceeds with state approval contingent on heating-plant attention.
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