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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
1
President Harding calls for nation wide actions to safeguard agriculture. He urges legislative and regulatory measures to protect farming, feed supply, and rural communities as part of a broader economic plan.
Senate candidate outlines plan to make the nation self sustaining and boost farmers. Proposes greater farmer representation in government, cooperative marketing, world market studies for price stabilization, restraint on price fixing, and long term farm credit. Calls for railroad efficiency, tariff revisions, and exploration of price control only in national crisis. Emphasizes abundant food, export potential, and fair conditions, while warning against overreliance on arbitrary policy.
Nott, principal of the Qvead training school, has word from Topeka authorities that books and supplies are available for service men who wish to complete their high school work. Mr. Nutt will be glad to give information to anyone inquiring.
Rains of from half an inch to nearly 2.34 inches were reported across most of Kansas last night by the federal weather bureau. Emporia received 2.7 inches while Garden City reported no rain. Forecaster S. D. Flora warned continued rain could delay corn ripening and urged dry sunny weather, with Kansas generally fair and cooler conditions forecast for tonight and Thursday.
In Chicago on September 8 Judge Samuel H. Trude advised John and Francis Ebron to meet at the courthouse and walk out arm in arm after tests. The couple, with a history of two divorces, three marriages, and ten separations, followed the judge’s guidance and left the court arm in arm after a weeklong continuation.
In Chicago, Sept. 8, Dudley Blossom testified before a senate committee that Cleveland’s quota of 490000 was part of a statewide 400000 goal. He said paid national agent A Protman helped direct fundraising and that forty six man teams were organized to canvass prospects from a 60 name list and cards showing expected contributions. He noted $74000 pledged by Labor Day and ongoing efforts.
District Attorney Charles F. Cline announced that information on presidential campaign expenditures has been submitted by Governor Cox's representative FE H Moore. Cline said he is not yet ready to decide on possible action and noted the perjury question raised during the senate hearing.
London reports Terence McSwiney, lord mayor of Cork, has entered the twenty seventh day of his hunger strike started August 12 after arrest by British authorities in Cork. In Brixton prison he is described as slightly brighter yet very weak and exhausted, with a fairly good night reported.
Ardmore Oklahoma September 7 a half million dollars will be paid to Indians in the old Chicksaw nation this summer Col S A Mills of the Indian department says each enrolled person will receive a one hundred dollar check under the distribution plan details indicate broad disbursement across the nation this summer as rolls determine eligibility
A meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce has been called by President H B Ober for Friday evening at 7 30 and for two hours at least this fall.
Reports from the Florence region and across 51 cities describe severe destruction after an earthquake. Buildings collapsed in towns near Carrara, Lucca, and Modena, with entire families buried and staff lost in the post office ruins. The disaster stretches along the Etrurian coast and Appenines, with fears the death toll will rise.
A city hall meeting for all housing committee members is set for 7:30 this evening to conclude summer efforts and prepare a final report. University city authorities and business groups are expected to attend to aid in closing the housing drive.
Dean P F Walker reports shifts in the KU School of Engineering faculty after a trip through Oklahoma. F H Sibley leaves. Walker assumes his duties. Ralph Soo Tait joins as instructor. H A Dent becomes associated professor. A H Jewell replaces C A Haskins. M J Vawter and John Bunn join as assistants. Hood and Gee handle Troz duties.
The hospital staff for the year is set under Dr. FE Smith. A Faris will be technician. Miss Ethel Peacock, graduate of Christ's Hospital Toneka, will be head nurse. Miss Alice Zwick, Bell Memorial graduate, and Miss Tda Sisco, Stormont graduate, will serve as assistant nurses.
Chicago September 7 reports a bizarre cement article list from Portland Cement Association noting false horse teeth along with concrete potato peelers and pipe organs being produced for practical use.
Richard Jackman and Tex La Grone were to arrive in Lawrence this afternoon in a new Nebraska Airplane Corporation craft. An ex army aviator pilot will join them as soon as it lands. Jackman plans a hangar on his land a mile west of the university, with inconclusive talk of the Country Club site.
Metal workers who occupied factories across Italy face opposition from technical and administrative staff hampering operations. Engineers' association refuses to join workers, leaving the situation largely unchanged. In Leghorn railway workers handed raw materials to the strikers, while Gambary steel works occupiers resumed normal activity without conflict.
Hearings conducted by Justice John W. Clark on suspects tied to a sugar theft from a carload consignment at Poehler Mercantile Co. Accused Brennan, Duke Carter, Jank Simpson, and Fred Simpcor bound over to November term with $400 bonds. Thornton released after posting $565. Police recovered the sugar over the past ten days.
Topeka Kans Sept n o the nmnge to attacks on the Kansas Industrial Court made yesterday by Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor Governor H J Allen today issued a statement declaring Every action on the part of the court hings been both just and bene ficial to labor unions Mr Gompers and other radical readers are adtounted in their attack by the knowledge that they will lose their jobs if the law succeeds.
Alfred Whitman a Lawrence resident and former schoolmate of Louisa May Alcott is identified as the original inspiration for the "Laurie" character in Little Women. The Bowersock screening this evening revisits the connection between Lawrence and the famous tale.
The Willys-Knight car owned by Wm Harper was reported missing this morning. The sheriff's office received the report and authorities believe the vehicle may have been driven away by someone intending to return it, delaying return to the garage.
The Kiwanis Club will meet tomorrow evening at 6 30 at the Elks club rooms. Ed Schmidt will lead a fun session as he is in charge of the program.
The regular monthly meeting of the Public Health Nursing Association will be held at City Hall Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. The event invites members and concerned citizens to attend and discuss health matters.
A thief entered the city YMCA football players room on Hamilton Field yesterday afternoon during practice and took valuables totaling over 109 dollars. Police investigated but found no clues as players feared after the theft of a 50 dollar watch from Dee Mifflin and a 385 dollar watch from Lawrence Woodruff among other money and small items.
A Chamber of Commerce board committee of H B Ober T J Sweeney George Kreeck X F Kennedy and W C Simons was formed to press Union Pacific officials for details to designate the exact connecting link between the Fort to Fort highway and the crossing point. The road remains in a frightful condition and the city will consider waving streets to enable a viaduct or subway crossing a railroad.
The Rotary club urged citywide review of suspected profiteering affecting University students. The general committee will investigate with University cooperation. A housing committee meeting also planned to curb room solicitation and proposed placards for students signaling drivers during school opening week.
Fred Nightengale remains in Simmons hospital a week after being struck by lightning while working in the Schaake potato patch east of town. He has shown only partial consciousness since the accident and his condition shows little change.
Clyde Taylor charged with stealing sacks from Underwood and Son had his hearing postponed today. Modest Foster facing a similar charge in juvenile court saw his hearing set this morning but witnesses could not be obtained to proceed.
Lawrence schools report a total enrollment of 2 180 for the district with 1 111 in trade schools and 372 in junior high. The high school reached a new Tuesday record of 97 late arrivals amid congestion and over thirty students per class in some rooms. Principal F H Olney notes potential loss of accreditation if overcrowding persists and transfers continue for Pinckney Quincy and New York first grade.
A city milk report shows a decline in overall milk quality in August from July readings. Comparison of 25 July specimens to 39 August specimens reveals smaller shares in Grades A,B,C and a higher share in the poorest Grade D, per A W Clark, Superintendent of Public Health.
Baltimore dispatch reports six civilian Edgewood arsenal workers dead from poisoned alcohol with Nelson Louis of Rochester, N. Y. among the latest, and two others still in serious condition.
County commissioners met in session to transact routine business for September. They approved bills for today and yesterday and have more work to complete.
Charles Johnson was arrested on embezzling $13 from Miner Roberts and pleaded guilty in justice court yesterday afternoon. He was fined $95 plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail.
Prohibition officers report discovery of a thirty five gallon moonshine still in Louisville Kentucky's business district.
In Manchester New Hampshire on September 8 Senator Geo H Moses the League of Nations opponent and a supporter of woman suffrage was renominated by the Republicans in yesterday's primary by about 12000 over Huntley N Spaulding former state head administrator The total vote reached around 45000 roughly double the state primary average with returns at hand today
The Lawrence city commission heard the first protest on record against billboards on New York Street between Sixth and Seventh, signed by W. E. Bryant and others, requesting removal for giving travelers a bad impression. A sewer district petition between Eleventh and Twelfth, from Delaware to Oregon streets, was referred to public utilities. Fire Chief Reinisch reported four August alarms, two false, with $275 building loss. 19 building permits valued at $19,408. The new street flusher arrived and was unloaded.
Eli Dorsey Post of the American Legion will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the Legion Hall to elect officers for the coming year and hear reports from delegates who attended the state convention in Pittsburg. The reopened Legion rooms will serve as headquarters for ex-service men, and a library started with donations from Lawrence residents has opened. Several school year activities are planned.
William Jackson, arrested in St Joseph for driving a stolen Cole car to Lawrence, has been released by Missouri authorities. The car was recovered by Deputy Sheriff Charles Crowder. Officials say Lawrence owner Day arranged the trip and the insurance policy holder was notified. Sheriff Woodward retains the car and will pursue federal determination on theft and any offense. Jackson, a former Lawrence resident, is well known locally.
Geo. C. Wetzel deputy clerk remains unable to work as illness keeps him weak and in pain. He shows slow progress and expects a return to duty at some later time.
Judge C F E Lindley today granted several marriage licenses in Douglas County Probate Court. Herbert R Green of Willard weds Clara B Lambette of Roseville, and Jesse Fraker weds Irene Smith, both couples from Eudora.
Three top students from the University of Kansas School of Engineering were highlighted among the school's best. John Bundit remains as an instructor here while Ruble moves to Wisconsin and G. F. No joins the 1920 football squad.
The University of Kansas alumni board announced Alfred G Hill class of 1917 will become secretary to expand alumni service and support for the university. Hill, from Washington DC, previously wrote for the United Press and Philadelphia Public Ledger and served in the army before returning to Kansas. He will begin this week with field work organizing alumni and promoting university needs.
Rio De Janeiro Sept 7 federal and municipal measures move to ease housing shortage. A bill in the Chamber of Deputies proposes a special bond issue to fund housing relief. A municipal council bill provides tax exemptions for workers' houses built within two years.
The Million Dollar Band will visit Lawrence under the Eli Dorsey Post American Legion, announced by Julius Marks. The first concert is Sept 30 at Robinson Gymnasium with a possible second at Haskell Institute. The band, formed at war start by Harold Bachman, is attached to the 116th engineers and praised by General Hunter Liggett. Robert Bruce, a former Haskell student, is a cornetist in the ensemble, joined by Sodahl, Frances Wat soprano, and Graydon Lower.
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