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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
2
A first workout of the season at the Indian School featured 30 to 40 aspiring players. They punted passed and circled the track as coaching began under Frank McDonald. Several lettermen have not yet reported but are expected this week.
Johnston of San Francisco defeated Ichixa Kumagae of Japan in three sets 6-2 6-4 6-2 in the first Davis Cup challenge match. Sam Tilden suffered a 5-7 4-6 defeat to Shimidza in the opening set and match. Athletics face Ottawa for two games after strong regional season.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George sent Eamonn de Valera's reply to Irish proposals to cabinet members for circulation. A cabinet meeting is called for Inverness next Wednesday to discuss the serious issues amid Sinn Fein delays in negotiating the latest terms. Dublin notes Sinn Fein leaders await the note's text and weigh accepting the prime minister's terms toward dominion status.
The Lawrence public schools announce Monday September sessions to organize activities. First grade accepts five and a half year olds who test as six or older. tests next week with press and school notice. Kindergarten schedules forenoon sessions in Quincy Cordley Pinkney Lincoln. afternoon at McAllaster New York Woodlawn. Parents with children aged five to six urged to enroll.
The Indian Office reports mill area unrest in Madras intensified by non cooperative propaganda on August 29. Police fired on the mob twice, six people were killed and twenty one wounded. Troops aided the police and order was restored without further clashes.
Dr Francisco of Kansas City landed in Scotland with his wife and son William David. They reported arriving at Brechin in good health and plan to spend Sunday and Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs W Nstiner before continuing to New York City Philadelphia and Boston.
Local notices report visits and returns of residents from Council Grove Falls City and Des Moines while school plans and staff changes are noted. Obituaries speak of Grandmother Wendorf burial in Leavenworth and Mrs Snellgrove’s death. Community events include picnics, church activities, and a vagrancy case in Adair with a $200 bond.
Max Klein the new high school football coach arrived in Lawrence to organize practice and select a class squad. With stadium work delaying use of the University of Kansas field the team eyes Cordley grounds for practice and plans September intersquad games and transfers to the regular squad as promising players emerge.
Hal Meredith purchased the Singer property this week for 750 dollars and moved in. Floyd Hawkins, who occupied the home, moved to Mrs. Ella Worswick’s house near the square. Mrs. David Mickey hosted her bridge club Tuesday afternoon on Liberty Street with refreshments served. Grandmother Odell lives to the north.
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