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
Harding plan may lead to new society of nations
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Restrepo
League of Nations
Geneva
Associated Press
Harding
Senor Restrepo
South America
South Amercan
United States
U. S
Colombia
North
Washington
Augustin Edwards
League of Nations Assembly
Carlos Aramago
Chile
Bolivia
Robberies Decrease After Mail Clerk Armings
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept
Tlow
Hays
Defense witnesses scrutinize Hopkin case against Topeka firm
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkin
The
Security Benefit Association
Topeka
Means
Russian Students Organize Paris Aid Drive
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Call for Hank Statements Washington Currency Call Seeks Bank Conditions
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Washington
Woman Claims Record Castor Bean Plant
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Hartenstine
Tennessee Street
American relief feeds starving Russian children in Petrograd
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Associated Press
Carlton Bowden
Phoenix
Gurteburg
Steils
Hamburg
Sunnties
Moscow
Riga
Moen
Khzan
Samayra
Volga
Ottawa clubs plan visit and fair entertainment
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Kiwanis
Rotary and
Commercial Clubs
Douglas County
Kiwanis Club
Ottawa
Woodland Park
A. P. Fey
Allen Callus Heads Topeka Conference on State Re trenchment
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Allen
N. A. Turner
A. J. Pillsbury
St. Louis
W. T. Carpenter
Massachusetts Street
Mr. Pillsbury
State of
Missouri
De Valera Won’t Conduct Parley Amid Negotiation Talks
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Sinn Fein
Eamonn de Valera
Arthur Griffith
de Valera
Mansion House
Griffith
Charles Burgess
Lloyd George
Desmond Fitzgerald
Mr. Lloyd George
Robert C. Barton
Inverness
Robbery Claim and Court Actions Report
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquan
Salvation Army
Thomas Smith
Smith
James Scott
Scott
Justice Clark
K U Y M C A Plans Fall Retreat for New Activities
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
E. F. Enel
Harold D. Smith
Warren M. Blodgett
E. H. Lindley
Se K. U
M.C. A
M. H. McKeen
Topeka
Rev. N. D. Gocring
Estes Park
Milton Cummings
Erwin ‘Stugard
Maurice Ingham
Arthur Wolf
Neal Newby
Lawson
Newby
Denver
Y. M
Erwin Stugard
Earl Endacott
Gus Lauterbach
Bascom Fearing
Lyle Campbell
Haskell
Fstes Park
Legion Plans Delegation To National Convention From Here
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kansas City
Legion
Lawrence Legionnairres
Lawrence
Theodore Chartier
Charlton
Merchants National Bank
Ap Lopion Jsmoker
Lelgoutes
Hutchinson
Board acknowledges dean name clearance for University of Kansas arts head
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Administration
H. L. Butler
University
Kansas City
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Board of Administration
H. J. Butler
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
Justice department orders move of Kansas district attorney office
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal District Pattorney For
Kansas
Kansas City
Topeka
Department Ofustice
United States Marshal
Williams
Dougherty
Woman saves 6000 dollars from bandit at home
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ontario
Geo. Allen
Salinan Leader J F Merrill Dies at 76 in Michigan
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soling
J. F. Merrill
Farmers National Bank
H. D. Lee
Battle Creek
Michigan
Mr. Merrill
New
Ruth Equals 54 Home Runs In 1929 Record Tie
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube” Ruth
Philadelphia
Babe” Ruth
New York Americans
Philadelphia Athletics
Greek steamship King Alexander crew shot by Prohibition agents
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eapt
King Alexander
Brooklyn
Port Trom
Frank J. Fitzpatrick
Auction for unemployed resumes in Boston crowds
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Commion
Viola Roche
Fall Semester Registration Enrollment Begins
Registration for the fall semester will start soon with enrollment procedures outlined. Students should prepare by checking deadlines and required documents to secure courses.
Old System Holds Placards Direct Students to Week One Events
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
George O. Aster
Marvin Hall
Fine Arts
Pharr
Law
Green Hall
East Ad
Fraser
Fraser Hall
Hinsie
Reguar
M. Robinson Eymnasim
Women’s Students Council
Aly University Party
Pall Churches
New Kansas University School of Religion Opens Next Week
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Kansas School of Education
Bulletin
Lindley
Helmew
University of Kansas
Albert Murthy
Westminister Hall
Man Kills 8-Foot Copperhead in Dooryard
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holloway
New Hampshire St
Hitchcock Seeks Continued Surtax Opposition to Excess Profits Tax
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Sect
Mellon
Open Air Trading Battle In New York Supreme Court
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broad Street
Supreme Court
Wall Street
Mosby Revolving Hammock Company Chartered in Baldwin
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Charter Board
Mosby Revolving Hammock Company
Baldwin
Woman seeks exhibit for new chicken breed at Kansas fair
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka Poultry Breeders’ Association
City cuts lighting contract costs with Kansas Electric
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Electric Light
Kansas Slegtric Utilities Company
Stevenson
Cleland
Kentucky
Distributing Re Company
Moland
Bowersock
Mr. Cleland
J. J. Bowersock
Lawrence
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Couley
Volta
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Allen Callus
Near East Relief Fund
William A. Biley
Rusian Caucasus
Armenia
Lloyd George New
London
Methodist
George H. Gustin
Tulsa
Okla
Sarah Evers
Middletown
Ohio
L. N. Menger
Katherine Greenleaf
Kansa
Bandit
Salinan
Merrill
Welch & Welch, Chiropractors
Boston Common
Elizabethtown
Saline
Franklin
Williamson
H. B. Ober
S. J. Hunter
Geneva Hunter
Colorado
W. A. Dill
University Department of Journalism
Craig
W. J. Dailey
Rebecca Dailey
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Milton Heath
Cambridge
Mase
Harvard
Surtax
Nebraskan
Farl Potter
University Heen
Colorado Springs
Potter S
University Law School
Kaw Valley Fuel Co
Will Pendleton
Mgr
Dr. Albright
Chiropractor
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