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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
1
Omaha report says strike is irrevocably lost and shop crafts union members urged to return to work with promise of full pension rights by September 15. Chicago notes a policy committee meeting could signal early settlements with some roads.
John J. Wall of the Federated shop crafts says a Chicago meeting Monday will discuss means and terms of a general settlement. President Johnston of the machinists returns to Washington and keeps aloof. Local B&O shop crafts officials share belief that a settlement is imminent. Wall also chairs Cincinnati sheet metal workers for the railroad division.
Washington reports quote Attorney General Daugherty affirming the department of justice will press its injunction case amid attacks on constitutional rights. Secret talks of settlement with individual railroads loom as the Chicago policy committee of the shop crafts union meets. Freight volume rose to 890,038 cars the week ending August 26, up 34,619 from the prior week, per the association of railway executives.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor pledges support for impeaching Attorney General Daugherty and Federal Judge Withers on over the rail injunction. He cannot attend tonight’s Central Labor Council meeting but will send a representative and vows federation cooperation with the strikers’ council actions. In another item Irene Getter is elected president of the high school student council with Leonard O’Bryan as vice president Moynie as secretary and Alfonso Sluss as treasurer.
The Senate approved the house anti profiteering measure and sent it to conference. The vote was 40 to 7 in favor.
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions with continued warmth tonight and Friday. Overnight temperatures remain mild after a day with near record highs.
James P Noonan president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Charles T Ford sue in the District of Columbia to halt enforcement of the Chicago blanket injunction. They claim no unlawful acts were committed and seek to block Gordon Snyder from enforcing the injunction in DC.
Temperature reached 106 degrees in Phillinsburg marking the highest for the United States that day and setting September records in the state. Topeka posted the warmest September 7 on record at 98 degrees. A south wind with a 20 mile breeze offered partial relief while Wyoming and Montana reported cooler conditions.
Fred E. Stimpson, who had been ill at Simmons hospital, has been moved to the home of his son Edwin V. Stimpson at 926 Indiana street.
Salina Aug 22 I A Whittemore of Salina is named to be an honor guest of the Rock Island railroad at the celebration of its founding in Chicago October 10. Only the oldest employees now living are eligible for the honor roll at the fete. Whittemore has been retired on pension for several years. Dr Florence Barrows osteopathic physician.
Courthouse officials say zoning of benefit districts along the Fort to Fort road will begin after completion and government acceptance. Property taxes will vary by zone from $6 to $5 per thousand of valuation, with hearings set after zones and boundaries are published.
El Dorado will host the state American Legion convention September 11 to 15. Tio alternate delegates Clyde Corp and Tommy Wagner replaced regular delegates Guy Pettit and Walter McClain, with six delegates instructed to back Capt W McLean for state commander. Captain McLean, WWII veteran and head of the Boys’ Industrial School at Papeta, was honored by the Lawrence post.
Ernest W. Krause of Enders, the Democratic nominee for county treasurer, filed a resignation with the county clerk yesterday and will not appear on the ballot. Health concerns were cited by Jacob Radsky, chairman of the Democratic central committee, who said Krause had been in bad health and felt unable to endure the campaign. The county central committee will meet at 2 pm Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to elect a replacement candidate.
The county clerk records 2300 dollars in bonds issued by India School District No. 55 to fund outstanding indebtedness as of March 1921. The bonds carry 5 percent and fund district obligations. Also noted is the Odd Fellows Parade in October featuring decorated bicycles with prizes including a first prize bicycle.
Fraulein W Atterbery and Mary W. Sisene, both of Littwood, were issued licenses and married today by Probate Judge J. H. Menger.
Topeka September 7 A G Wells vice president of the Santa Fe railroad company says a strike settlement with the American Federation of Labor is now impossible. He claims the AFL willing ness to settle on individual railroads shows leaders realize the shopmen's cause is lost.
The Lawrence Kiwanis club will lead the district convention parade in Topeka tomorrow evening with the Haskell band and students. About twenty Lawrence cars will depart at various times, gathering at Fifth and Kansas Avenue by 7 p.m. for formation. Leo Smith organized arrangements while Ed Schmidt and Billy Underwood prepared the club float.
About a dozen automobiles departed for Ottawa this morning on the fellowship tour for the Purty Rose event. Others left at various times, with a car convoy leaving Commerce rooms at nine o clock. Residents reported a poor fair this year and amusement at the Amber horse races.
The Fair Board leads a drive for merchants to close shops each afternoon during the latter part of the Douglas County Fair. The Chamber of Commerce backs the effort and many merchants have pledged half-day closings for the event.
Mr and Mrs Copeland and children Migs Shipley and William of LaCynene were guests of Ab and Mrs Straffon returning from Yellowstone Park. A tin unmarked car overturned north of Denver but all escaped injury. William Copeland aged? sustained minor injuries. Shirley Copeland studies at the University.
Labor Day saw the installation of the Chanute De Molay and Neodesha Neodesha Kansas for Masonic youth. About 35 boys aged 16 to 21 became charter members as Chanute De Molay initiated candidates. Parade joined the Labor Day celebration.
A Milford Connecticut letter reports the sudden death of S. Hester's brother's wife. The couple had just returned from a Maine vacation when an unexpected heart trouble struck, ending her life this week.
The special grand jury investigating the Herrin massacre will not return indictments against mob members who were not armed or who did not incite the killing of nineteen Lester strip mine workers on June 22. Assistant Attorney General Middlekuth announced the decision as jury members welcome the testimony of those men.
Unusually hot September drives Lawrence, Kansas, schools to shorter sessions. High and junior high begin at 8:15 and end at 12:15 with all seven periods in the morning. elementary schools dismiss at 11:00 and later in the afternoon. Senior high enrollment reaches 788 as department heads are named and curricula are refined.
Two young lovers faced a denial of marriage when the bride elect claimed she was 17 and the groom 40. Judge L. H. Menger advised obtaining parental consent. The couple left to seek parental consent and promised to return, but did not reappear by morning.
FY M Tidrow just back from a ten day vacation in Nemahy county Nebraska shows a Kodak photo of himself by a corn stalk four feet tall? Sixteen feet long the stalk measures. Tidrow says the cornfield belongs to his brother in law and that yields were expected to be 74 bushels per acre without rain and 40 with rain.
In St Paul Minnesota on September 7 Judge John L. Rounds presided over ownership of a woolly French poodle. Mrs Ushott and Mrs Branson gave conflicting claims as the court ordered both to stand apart. The judge held the dog in dispute and ruled the animal to Mrs Ushott as testimony concluded.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will consider relocating to the Yom A building at their Monday meeting. The proposal will be referred to the majority at the regular luncheon of the entire body Tuesday.
A bond election to authorize 10 000 in bonds for completing the Baldwin high school will be held in Baldwin tomorrow. Dr. Albright, a local chiropractor, is noted in the fragment.
Ruthland Vermont reports Lt Belvin W. Maynard known as the flying parson was killed today in a Ruthland fair flight accident. Lt Charles Waar of Ticonderoga New York and Charles Minott of New York City as mechanic also died. The plane fell from about 3000 feet.
More than 5,000 expected for the state convention of the Odd Fellows lodge in Lawrence October 9 to 12. Housing is the urgent need as about 3,000 rooms are required for delegates and visitors. Local clubs and civic groups plan to assist, aiming to host thousands while ensuring meals and parade plans.
Cleveland officials including Mayi Kohler are developing signs to explain city improvements. Signs will describe construction needs and purposes, outline street blockades and project timelines, and keep residents and visitors informed about city actions and progress.
George N. Watson departs after fourteen years at the university to establish his own biology and chemistry venture in Independence. He will operate two laboratories in Tampealente and at the West Side hospital area, plus a third in a commercial bank building, focusing on commercial laboratory work.
Fresh decorations captivate the hall after summer break. Interior work features light buff walls with darker borders and frieze, ornate ceiling framing the stage, and oak stained wainscoting. The hall is booked for sororities and fraternities, with the Odd Fellows convention in October, and a public dance opening the season with Holveehl’s Orchestra.
The Fidelity National Bank of Nausas City won the $295,000 Lawrence school district bond issue at 1 3 1 2 percent interest after eleven bids were received. The serial bonds run two to twenty years with an average life of 16.5 years and total about $420,000. bids varied by bond type and maturity across multiple bidders in Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Chicago firms.
French British and Italian envoys report the Greek government would withdraw from A Minor at once if an armistice is agreed. They propose talks between Athens and Ankara at Yarindja to seal the arrangement.
Hannah Mitchell, a seasoned writer, addressed the high school Press Club at its first meeting of the year and shared valuable pointers on newspaper publication. Earlier, Bliss Mitchell was a Budget Staff member during high school. Bradley Judy, a Press Club student, spoke about city issues. The City Commission plans to meet tonight at City Hall to discuss a taxing ordinance funding Seventh Street in North Lawrence.
Fragmentary report mentions a hydroplane journey with names such as Torton Prince and Heith. It also references travels from New York to Rio Janeiro and a docking or arrival in Cuba with unclear context. A Miss Lara Brown from Ottawa is described stealing the day with Mrs. Dud Rankin, amid mentions of Superior Chevrolet and daily bank activity.
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