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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

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Treaty would aid new Anglo American investigation effort

Terms laid for an Anglo American treaty to curb rum running along the U S coast. United States authorities would have right to search British ships within twelve miles suspected of smuggling liquor. US to affirm three mile territorial waters principle. British ships may carry liquor into U S waters. Also noted is ongoing inquiry into Sgt William Cunningham case and reviews of his conviction.

London Associated Press Lord Curzon Harvey Foreign United’ States United States

Rail unions report wide railroad wage demand patterns

Heads of railroad brotherhoods say several hundred railroads replied to the train service workers asking for higher pay. They note uniform proposals to drop time and one half overtime pay and other favorable rules, seen as delaying negotiations. Some contracts expire today. talks continue with many set to end December 1. Brotherhoods seek restoration of the 1920 wage scale plus about a 12 percent increase.

Cleveland Associated Press Transportation Brotherhoods Robertson Brotherhood

ASK S SPEEDWAY RECEIVER IN BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Kansas City wakes to a federal filing as the Kansas City Speedway Association faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition. Insolvency alleged. three creditors claim totals around 3500, prompting a receiver request.

Kansas City Kansas City Speedway Association

Temperature report fragment from yesterday and today

A fragmentary weather note records yesterday's high around 22 and a low about 2 today. It notes a morning temperature near 7 p m yesterday and a 4 today, but the data is incomplete and unclear.

Reading of deposition in Ku Klux Klan receivership case continued

In Atlanta a Fulton county hearing on October 1 continued the deposition of N N Furney cashier at the Imperial Palace in the suit brought by H N Ritterhouse of Philadelphia and others for a receiver for the Klan steps. Plaintiffs plan to read affidavits and depositions and defense to introduce affidavits. Furney testified about advances for expenses to field men and payment by instruction of Imperial Wizard HR W Evans.

Furney HR. W. Evans

Naturalization Day Focus In Douglas County Court

The November term opens Monday in district court with citizenship hearings and parole applications. Judge Mears will set cases, the Douglas county bar meets for proceedings, and jurors report Tuesday at 9 for jury duty. Criminal dockets unsettled. only twenty eight criminal suits listed this term.

Douglas County Bar Mears

KU Dean Stouffer to Represent at Drake Inaugural

The University of Kansas will send Dean B. F. Stouffer and his wife to Des Moines for Drake University president Daniel Morehouse’s inaugural ceremonies. Stouffer, a KU graduate, will depart from Lawrence tonight. In Ottawa, a bond issue of 250000 for a new junior high school was defeated 403 to 1, against.

University of Kansas Daniel Walter Morehouse Drake University Des Moines Dean FE B. Stouffer Graduate School K. U Dean Stouffer Stouffer Lawrence Des. Moines Ottawa Kan

Kansas Temperatures Hit Record Lows Across State

Topeka Kan October 31 temperatures in Kansas were the lowest for this date in the weather bureau record. The state low was 22 at Goodland with Topeka at 25, Concordia and St Joseph at 26, Kansas City 28, Wichita and Dodge City 30. Snow is forecast for southwest Kansas tonight and eastern counties expected 28 and northwest 25.

Topeka Kan Kansas Weather Bureau Goodland Concordige St. Joseph Kansas City Wichita Dodge City

Rhineland Seizure Triggers Republic Claim at Worms

British refusal to recognize a Rhineland separatist state grows as Munich reports patriotic groups backing Von Kahr and Hitler urge a purely Teutonic tutorship in Berlin. Saxony stabilizes under United Socialists. Berlin elites see reduced crisis risk as Socialists ponder coalition stay. Worms declares a republic amid occupations and worker strikes.

London Associated Press Great Britain France Belgium Rhineland Cologne Berlin Munich von Kahr Adolph Hitler Saxony Reichstagt Stresemann Worms

Rotary all nations program showcases foreign student talks

Ted Shultz led a Rotary Club program with foreign university students discussing US relations. Chi Chinese student urged economic ties with the United States as basis for friendship with China, while Solomon Ramalingam of India praised the US education system and democracy. Casila addressed race prejudice and welcome for foreign students. Guyana Filipino student performed a novel violin bow piece.

Tine Oith Rotary Club Rotary’ Club United States Ted Shultz Chi China America Solomon Ramalingam India Tadia Casila Guyana Soto

Banker Is Sentenced In Embezzlement Case

Hutchinson Kan Oct 1 Walter Grundy former president of the late Fourth State Bank was sentenced to a term of one to five years on two counts of embezzlement the sentences to run concurrently Grundy looted about 150000 from the bank which has since been reorganized under new capital and Grundy will be taken to Lansing tonight according to county attorney H F Brown

Hutchinson Kan Walter Grundy Fourth State Bank H.F. Brown Gail Peterson Servanta Brand C. H. Griffith Aera Grundy Lansing

Marriage License Granted To Sharp And Johnson

Lewis Sharp of Papékas and Eve Johnson of Lawrence, colored, secured a marriage license from Probate Judge Menger this afternoon.

Lewis Sharp Papékas Eve Johnson Lawrence Colored Menger

Weather halts farm activities in Kansas report says

Topeka Kan Oct 31 Over much of the state farmers have been able to work but two or three days in their fields during the past week because of wet grounds while in southeastern sections no field activities at all have been possible Wheat sowing is virtually finished except in scattered localities In eastern counties 20 to 50 percent had not finished when rains began and much of the remainder may not be seeded after In the east ground was too wet this week to permit stock in the wheat fields The crop has good to excellent stands and supplies fine fall pastures in the west Freezing temperatures were general on the 28th and 30th but no serious damage Corn husking is general where ground and weather allow Farmers are cutting rough feed crops a fourth alfalfa cut is underway in several sections and broom corn is being marketed Apple picking nears completion in commercial orchards of the northeast

Topeka Kan Weathay Bureau Souin

Inquiry Goes Ahead At University Over Misconduct

University authorities press ahead with an investigation started at K U Fast regarding misconduct by students who traveled to Nebraska on a special Lawrence to Lincoln train. A meeting of student leaders from all groups was held under Chancellor Lindley with three discussion panels. Five men reportedly turned in written confessions. names remain unknown. A recommendation urged full pardons for those who admitted misconduct, though no action was taken.

K. U Nebraska Lawrence Lincoln E. H. Lindley Lindley Stude

Oklahoma City payroll purge hits highway department

Acting Governor Br. E. Trapp refused October salary claims for 49 highway department employees after Fred Parkinson led an investigation. Twenty-nine other workers in the federal truck bureau had pay held pending legislative review, while 36 claims were approved and Lem Butler’s salary was disallowed. Parkinson noted the cutbacks and noted extra help status in records. Rummage sale by Presbyterian Ladies set for Logan Moore Lumber Co. Friday and Saturday with a Chevrolet One Ton Truck chassis listed at 650.00 and bicycle ride by Elanna.

Oklahoma City State Highway Department Br. E. Trapp Fred Parkinson Traps Trudk” Bureau Highway Department Parkinson Lem Butler J. C. Waller State Board of Equalization Highway

Heavy guard for Lloyd George arrives in New York

Hoboken N J October 3 Nearly half the Hoboken police force has been assigned to guard the Lackawanna railroad terminal tonight when David Lloyd George, formerly prime minister of Great Britain, arrives from Scranton Pa to deliver two addresses in New York. Chief McFeeley denied a report that the guard was due to threatening letters.

Hoboken N.J Lackawanna David Lloyd George Great Britain Scranton New York McFeeley

Stolen Tourer Recovered In Lawrence After Disassembly

A touring car owned by S. W. Hiser of Chanute was stolen and recovered by Lawrence police last Saturday. The chassis was found deserted in North Lawrence, and the body was sold to an East Ninth Street auto wrecking firm for 33 dollars. The thief remains at large as efforts to locate him continue. An anti theft group paid officers a 50 dollar reward.

W Hiser Chanute Lawrence North Lawrence Auto Wrecking Company East Ninth Street Hiser Henry Smith

Linwood to Host Community Fair at High School

Linwood plans a community fair at Linwood High School featuring local products exhibits including corn small grains vegetables poultry fruits and fancy work. Kansas State Agricultural College experts will speak morning and afternoon with programs at 11 am and 1 30 pm. Rural and grade schools compete for best displays. The annual DeSoto Linwood football game follows at 3 50 pm sponsored by the vocational agriculture department with H L Collins managing.

Linwood Linwood High School K.S. A.C Manhattan DeSoto Department of Vocational Agriculture H. L. Collins

Suit over Piggly Wiggly damages filed against NYSE

New York Oct. 81. A $100000 damages suit will be filed in the New York supreme court at Mineola against the New York Stock Exchange the Clearing House Corporation and several affiliates by Frank C Milton and Walter L Smith of Memphis Tenn connected with the recent corner in Piggly Wiggly stock Papers have been served on some defendants James E Bennett Company Clark Childs Company and A A Houseman Company for failing to deliver 500 shares bought March 20 before 2 15 p m March 21 per the alleged contract

New York Supreme Court Mineoa New York Stock Exchange Clearing House Corporation Frank C. Milton Walter L. Smith Memphis, Tenn Ofawing, Alley and Voorheis Stock Exchange James E. Bennett & Company Chicago Clark Childs & Company A. A. Houseman & Company

Dentists Hold Meeting in Kansas City Kansas

The First District Dental Society of Kansas opened its annual session in Kansas City Kansas with a banquet and lecture Monday night. Tuesday featured lectures and clinics. Officers elected include Dr P Rhodes president of Kansas City Kansas Dr W A Ciston vice president Topeka KS and Dr Li H Frink secretary treasurer Lawrence Kansas.

District Dental Society of Kansas Kansas City Kansas P. Rhodes W. A. Ciston Topeka Li H. Frink Lawrence

Patient Underwent Operation Charles Colbert Reportedly Fine

At Simmons Hospital yesterday Doctor M J Sadler operated on Charles Colbert of 1243 Delaware Street. He is getting along nicely today. His mother Mrs Anna McKierman of Brookfield Missouri and T F Bradley of Bonner Springs accompany him.

Charles Colbert Delaware Street Simmons Hospital M. J. Sadler Anna’ McKierman Brookfield Mo T. F. Bradley Bonner Springs

Dill to Address Kiwanians on Associated Press

W A Dill of the University department of journalism will speak at the Kiwanis club tomorrow at noon on the Associated Press. Dill has been connected with the Associated Press for some time. Dr. Adbright, the chiropractor, is mentioned in the text.

Dill W. A University Department of Journalism Kiwanis .Club Associated Press

Elks Elect Local Men to State Officers at Wellington

Two Lawrence men received state offices during the Elks convention in Wellington J H Cohn was elected first vice president and W H McKone was re elected secretary Both have long Elks service in Lawrence and statewide R K Hart Independence was named president T M McCoy Garden City second vice president A J Sergwick El Dedaro third vice president E B Roser Wellington treasurer Delegates from Lawrence lodge to the 1924 convention were W R B Craig Kennedy W W Cleland and J H Cahn

Lawrence The Elks Wellington J. H. Cohn W. H. McKone Lodge of the Elks J.H. Cohn McKone R. K. Hart Independence T. M. McCoy Garden City A. J. Sergwick el Dedaro E. B. Roser W. RB. Craig Kennedy W. W. Cleland J. H. Cahn Lawrence Lodge of Elks

Harmony meeting draws Kansas Democrats to Atchison

In Atchison Kansas prominent Kansas Democrats gathered for a Harmony meeting called by J J Wilson Moran state chairman. Early arrivals included John Barrett Frank Curry and Frank B E Whitney of Topeka. Sam Amidon national committeeman was due from Wichita. The day centered on milling with a banquet at Masonic Temple planned for tonight and Carl J Peterson state committee secretary and state bank commissioner expected this afternoon.

Atchison, Kas Get Kansas J. J. Wilson Moran John Barrett Frank Curry Frank BE Whitney Topeka Sam Amidon Wichita Masonic Temple Carl J. Peterson State Committee

MacLean named school director at Bellevue Vocational School

A job change report from Omaha and Topeka notes William P. MacLean of Topeka has assumed duties as school director at Bellevue Nebraska vocational training school, replacing J. R. Ryan who moves to the Veterans Bureau in St. Louis. MacLean, last August resignee as superintendent of the State Boys Industrial School near Topeka, was formerly physics director at Topeka High School and served in the military, rising to major with the 35th division. He commanded the Kansas American Legion department last year.

Omaha Neb William P. MacLean Topeka Kan Bellevue J. R. Ryan United States Veterans Bureau St. Louis W. P. MacLean State Boys’ Industrial School Topeka High School Kansas Department American Legion

Sunday law test case in Kansas City grocer suit

Kansas City Kansas file a case in Wyandotte county district court to challenge the Kansas Sunday closing law. J N Baird county attorney sues Daniel O Donnell grocer for remaining open and selling groceries on Sunday and for vending non necessities. About thirty cases pending in courts will be affected by the decision.

Kansas City Kan Kansas Wyandotte J.N. Baird Daniel O'Donnell Jin O'Donnell

45000 Bonus Claims Paid in Topeka Closing

Topeka Kan Oct 31 The bonus department closes this afternoon with 45900 checks mailed The last check is claim number 50762 The difference from 45900 to 50762 reflects claims held for bonus commission About 600 claims have been disallowed A total of 55700 claims approved for payment out of 64000 examined The number of claims received to date is 75300

Topeka Kan Bonus Department Carl R. White Bonus Commission White

Third Spud Show at Lawrence High School Exhibition

The Kansas Potato Show will be held at Lawrence High School November 7 to 9, with displays in the machinery laboratory. Judges will evaluate all potato varieties on opening day night, followed by talks on seed treatment marketing storage and disease control by speakers from Kansas City Topeka Edwardsville Perry Rossville and more. A boys and girls potato judging contest is planned for November 8 morning, and a banquet for growers will conclude the event that evening.

Kansas Latwrence High School Charles Speaker Kansas City Scott Kelsey, Jr Topeka George Grinter Edwardsville Sherman Bell Howard Good Perry James Terant Charles Oliver Rossville Tiffany

Bartels Returned to Wichita for Bad Check Trial

H G Bartels a 26 year old cigar store owner from Denoya Oklahoma was extradited to Wichita after two weeks to face charges of passing worthless checks. Bartels had resisted extradition claiming Wichita officers should not take him from Oklahoma but the Oklahoma attorney general ruled against him. He was brought back to Wichita today by deputy marshal J J Bradfield.

Wichita Kan H. G. Bartels Denoya Okla Bartels Florbnee Oklahoma J. C. Walton Oklahoma City J. J. Bradfield

Woman Held After Wife Shoots Husband in Arm

Mrs William B Craddock, a colored woman, was jailed Saturday night after shooting her husband in the right arm and attempting suicide. She remains confined with no charges filed yet. The husband is reported in serious condition from the wound.

William B. Craddock County

Leaves Shower After Night Freeze

Last night’s freezing weather sent autumn leaves showering down this morning. Sidewalks hid beneath a bright layer of catalpa leaves stripped by a light breeze, leaving trees bare.

Catalpa

Sour Ow Black Number to Debut at Thanksgiving Game

The Owl society at K. Uy plans Sour Ow a comic issue titled Black Number for Thanksgiving at the Kansas Nebraska football game. Also notes no baby clinic tomorrow due to Dr Eugene Sisson’s hand infection. Scotland defeated Ireland 1 0 in an inter league football game. Carrier Boy Wanted for south part of city apply Journal World.

The Owl Society K. Uy Eugene FP. Sisson Scotland Ireland London Carrier Boy Apply Journal-World

Lawrence Chorus Near 400 Mark in Third Rehearsal

Lawrence community chorus enrollment reached 8943 last night at the third rehearsal in the high school building. One week remains to recruit from nearby towns before Tuesday night’s cutoff for Messiah preparation. Dean Swarthout hopes for over 400 weekly attendees after enrollment closes.

Lawrence Community Chorus Donald M. Swarthout Kreeck Lawrence Agnes Husband

Grand Masters Meet In Washington For Potential National Lodge

Washington October 31 The Mason Grand Masters from several states convened for the first time to discuss forming a national supreme lodge of master Masons. They attend services in Alexandria Virginia for the George Washington memorial temple cornerstone laying, invited by Dr. Mark F Finley district of Columbia grand master. No action expected yet, but a later conference could formalize a national or international supreme lodge.

Washington Supreme Grand Lodge Alexandria George Wahhington Albe Lodge Masons

Bonus appeals filed in district court for former soldiers

Two more appeals to the Kansas compensation board have been filed in district court asking that bonuses be paid to former soldiers. Lee A. Crump, formerly of Eudora, now residing in Kansas, and Edgar Martin Jardon, formerly of Baldwin, appeal the board’s disallowance of their claims.

Kansas Compensation Board Lee A. Crump Eudora Kansas Edgar Martin Jardon Baldwin Tate Board

Boy Fatally Hurt in Emposia Car Wreck

Marvin Weselet a 11 year old boy fatally injured when an auto overturned after hitting a roll in the road. He died three hours after the crash. He rode with his brother and two neighbor boys returning from an entertainment at a school near Olpe Kansas on Oct 21.

Emposia Kan Marvin Weselet Olpe

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War Department Leavenworth William Cunningham Kelly Field Texas Weeks Cunningham Wm. Kealing Central Committee of Public Opinion Brooklyn Army Kealing Cunninghar Tgen W. J. Biddle Fort Sam Houston Speedway Sumner County M. D. Crittenden Sumner County Farm Bureau Crittenden Zev Rancocas Talpy Empire City Wallop Bracadale Bankers Investment Bankers’ Association Committee On Railroad Securities Kattas Atlanta Klan Drake Dean Mrs. Stouffer Republic Worm Rotary Presbyterian Logan Moore Lumber Chevrolet Elanna Lloyd George S. W. Hiser Rural High School N. Y. Stock Exchange Eleet J. H. Frink Dr. Adbright Atchison DR. Lawrence Coming F. B. Lawrence el Dogado Eldridge Hotel MLEAN Bellevue, Nebraska Kansas City, Kan U. S Newcastle-on-Tyne Curzon W. R. Craddock Drs. Welch & Welch Lawrence Chorus Supreme Grand Lodge of Master Masons
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