Colombia Opens Path to New League Amid Nations Push
Colombia signals readiness to join a new league as the Society of Nations forms, aiming to broaden regional sports engagement and elevate national representation in international competition.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
1
Colombia signals readiness to join a new league as the Society of Nations forms, aiming to broaden regional sports engagement and elevate national representation in international competition.
A. F. Restrepo head of Colombia’s League delegation says if President Harding creates a new society of nations Colombia would seek membership. He notes South American states may form a separate league and questions if public opinion would support two leagues, while Chile and Bolivia deny withdrawal from the assembly.
Washington reports lower postal robberies after arming mail clerks. Postmaster General Hays notes five month losses at 88,580 with 78,000 recovered, while prior year losses reached 6,300,000 with 3,200,000 recovered. Postal inspector crediting clerks' arms, Hays questions reform effect.
Witnesses for the defense were examined as the Attorney General Hopkin sues Security Benefit Association of Topeka to halt alleged excessive salaries. The trial enters its fourth day as court reconvenes after an adjournment. A ruling on possible early termination looms with a potential end tomorrow.
Russian students in Paris have organized to aid famine stricken provinces back home. They sent a message to American students urging support for feeding the hungry and caring for the weak and sick.
Washington Sept 2 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Tuesday September.
Mrs. Cora Hartenstine of 1802 Tennessee Street announces a new castor bean record with a stalk twelve and a half inches in base circumference and a top seed twelve feet above ground. Leaves reach over twelve feet.
Petrograd reports the first American food served to 200 Russian children who enjoyed pudding, cocoa, and rolls at the initial relief kitchen. Carlton Bowden leads further kitchen openings as relief supplies arrive from Hamburg. Moscow reports 18 cars of American fond have reached from Riga with 23 more on the way to feed Volga towns and support kitchens in Moen, Khazan, and Samara.
Plans for entertaining Ottawa Kiwanis Rotary and Commercial clubs visit to the Douglas county fair were discussed at the Kiwanis meeting. Ottawa will send about 150 representatives and Woodland Park will host the entertainment with A P Fey as committee chairman.
Governor Allen called a conference of all state departments boards commissions and institutions to discuss retrenchment in state expenditures. A near term date is to be announced after planning. A note on Near East Relief highlights broad endorsements from major agricultural publications in the U S. A J Pillsbury formerly with Missouri liabilities department visits W T Carpenter on South Massachusetts Street.
Sinn Fein circles report Eamonn De Valera may not lead talks with the British cabinet committee over the Irish question. Arthur Griffith appears to be the principal figure once negotiations begin, with Desmond Fitzgerald predicting no delay in replies to Lloyd George. Robert C. Barton stands ready to return from Inverness. In London the Methodist conference opens with a resolution hoping for success in British Irish negotiations.
Aquan reports a robbery at the Salvation Army hall with £7 stolen after a pocket book is slashed. Thomas Smith is detained after matching a suspect description and a $3 bill is found in his shoe. he awaits trial. Also, Justice Clark dismisses James Scott’s overcoat theft case after learning the item was bought from another man who has left town. George H Gustin and Sarah Evers wed in probate court. Lawrence bills due for gas, water and electricity. telephone bills due next week. Katherine Greenleaf travels to Kansas City.
Y M C A members and football men return to Lawrence for an all day fall retreat at Professor Enel's farm to map the year’s work. Harold D. Smith leads with Warren Blodgett as secretary, with talks by E H Lindley and M H McKeen and several campus leaders. Plans include fall financial campaigns freshman events and mixers.
American Legion members discussed sending 250 or more delegates to the national convention in Kansas City on October 31. A 450‑strong delegation would form a strong Lawrence contingent with a drum and bugle corps led by Theodore Chartier. To qualify for the special railroad rate, attendees must be Legion members, and a smoker to elect delegates to the state convention in Hutchinson is set for early October.
The state board of administration acknowledges receipt of a resolution clearing Dean H. L. Butler of the University and his department in the Kansas City stay. The letter expresses sincere appreciation for the confidence placed in the resolution and in Dean Butler and the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts.
Washington September 9 transfer of the office of the federal district attorney for Kansas from Kansas City Kansas to Topeka was ordered today by the department of justice. The change aims at efficiency and economics and keeps the district attorney in the same city as the United States marshal. The order followed a conference between District Attorney Williams of Kansas and Attorney General Dougherty.
In Windsor Ontario on September 9 Mrs. Allen faced a robber who held a pistol to her head. She knelt before a safe and opened it, taking out 6000 dollars. She then paid the bandit 900 dollars to flee in a car, escaping unharmed.
Prominent Salinan J F Merrill a director in Farmers National Bank and other H D Lee institutions died at Battle Creek Michigan at 5 AM He was 76 years old He is survived by a wife and two children Allen Will Represent Kansas Governor Allen of Kansas notified Brig Gen Howard S Borden he would join the Army and Navy Institute committee as honorary Kansas chairman for the state The institute aims to promote patriotism and loyal citizenship Mrs Madalyine Obenchain says she will hire separate defense for murder case tied to J Belton Kennedy death A thunderstorm with lightning wind hail and rain struck at 3 AM causing some uneasiness Welch and Welch chiropractors nearby
Ruth homered for the New York Americans to tie the world record with 54 home runs, accomplishing the mark in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Athletics. The star slugger had established 54 in September of the previous year.
Seven crew members of the Greek steamship King Alexander were shot and wounded at a Brooklyn dock during a federal raid. A midnight move to port to evade quota limits followed the gunfight in which more than 40 shots were exchanged. liquor valued at 50 000 dollars and drugs valued at 75 000 were seized. One crew officer, Frank J. Fitzpatrick, then died by self inflicted gunshot near the pier. Federal officers arrested the surviving crew for questioning as authorities sorted motive and actions following the raid.
Boston open air labor auction resumes with Miss Viola Roche presiding as auctioneer. Men stripped to waist bid for weekly labor, some achieving wages beyond a week, while crowds including women bid. Unemployed march from west-end to the Common drawing attention from noon crowds.
Registration for the fall semester will start soon with enrollment procedures outlined. Students should prepare by checking deadlines and required documents to secure courses.
University of Kansas enrollment expected near 4 300 for the first week as 3 000 to 4 000 students register. Registrars organize by alphabet sections with campus signs guiding to buildings for registration and program events. Activities include convocation, mixers, arts recitals, and student church services across Fraser hall Robinson gymnasium and other campus sites.
The University of Kansas introduces the Kansas School of Religion with six courses totaling fourteen semester hours. The program, led by Student pastors and instructors including Rev. Albert Murthy, aims to broaden religious education for church affiliated students though no degree credit is given toward a college degree. Chancellor Lindley welcomes the institution, noting its resemblance to similar schools at other state universities.
Tom Holloway of the 1900 block on New Hampshire Street reports killing an 8 foot copperhead in his yard last night while children played nearby. He notes a 3 foot copperhead is common in the area and fears the snake may have slithered from a passing alfalfa load.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska attacked proposed tax changes in Washington proposing to retain the excess profits tax and higher income surtaxes. He argued against retroactive repeal and urged graduated rates up to 64 percent on large incomes, saying vast capital gains accumulate wealth for a few and harm public policy.
Brokers defying indoor trading rules on Broad Street face a lawsuit by abutting property owners. Plaintiffs seek an injunction claiming the open air curb market harms property values exceeding 30 million dollars and disrupts Realty owners and public rights. About 300 brokers allegedly still trade outside, having formed an association.
The Kansas charter board granted a charter this week to the Mosby Revolving Hammock Company of Baldwin with capitalization listed at $00,000. The firm proposes a new hammock style for the market and calls it a clever invention.
A Lawrence woman writes Topeka Poultry Breeders association requesting a display of a new breed described as a cross between a dwarf ostrich and a main American chicken for the Kansas tree fair. Also notes movements of Farl Potter, Potter’s law study, a truck line contact, and Mrs. Heaston’s hospital return plans.
City commissioners report negotiating a lighting deal with Kansas Electric Utilities that reduces annual costs from about 18000 to around 12000. The plan includes 300 street lights and 32 alley lamps with price per kilowatt between 0.5 and 2.0 cents, depending on energy costs, and an all night lighting option. A 100 kilowatt emergency generator for the water plant is to be installed to safeguard supply and support peak load if needed.
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