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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
1
Floods swept over San Antonio last night hitting the southern city hard. Residents reported rising water levels and immediate damage as emergency crews were deployed to flooded streets and affected neighborhoods. The full extent of the flooding remained under assessment with tram and road closures announced.
San Antonio reels from a deadly flood that swamped the downtown area and Mexican district. Troops from Fort Sam Houston and Red Cross aid rescue as eight inches of rain fall, 500 feared dead, millions in property damage, water and power cut off, streets and bridges severed, and hundreds homeless.
It is not believed there is further danger. Wires of commercial telegraph companies went down this forenoon and scores of people anxiously sought word that they were safe, coming to the San Antonio Light office to have messages sent over Associated Press wires which were working.
A severe rainstorm and tornado swept Austin and nearby areas late yesterday causing roughly 15000 in property damage and injuries to eight people, one seriously. The twister hit south Austin Creedmoor and possibly Elro, with most injuries from Creedmoor as lines were reported down and damage ongoing.
A tornado struck Avoca Nebraska and nearby areas late at night, with heavy property damage reported. A dispatch from Weeping Water cites two deaths near Sioux Falls and widespread destruction in Quis Hartford and East Sioux Falls, with telecommunications and roads severely disrupted.
Across the nation a network of severe weather disrupted life from the Canadian Northwest to the Gulf. Tornadoes ripped through South Dakota and Nebraska while a devastating flood struck the San Antonio area. At least two fatalities were confirmed in West Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with reports of a rising San Antonio death toll.
A tropical storm struck Trinidad causing harbor damage and shipping losses estimated at 150000 dollars. It was the worst storm in memory, traveling west northwest with deaths reported and flooding feared along the Colorado River area. A separate report notes San Antonio does not need aid, with life and property losses in Texas assessments. Auctioneers donate services for two dwellings and two forage buildings for a new high school site, with Cols H. W. Stone and O. D. Thomas volunteering to cry the sale.
Paris police known as agents will change their long-tailed double breasted uniform. The high collar and style slow pursuit in a 440 yard sprint. They test several designs and materials on officers to develop new models.
San Francisco police investigate the death of Miss Virginia Rappe after a party in Roscoe Arbuckle's hotel suite at the St Francis. Arbuckle is detained for questioning but will not be charged. doctors and a coroner assess circumstances amid sensational reports and statements from attendees.
A Chamber of Commerce gathering Tuesday noon will welcome President Bert Ober and other winter visitors to Lawrence. Secretary Harry Sparks notes the meeting will recap members’ observations, with University professors students and businessmen expected to attend. Schreiber's Novelty orchestra, a new student group, will perform marking its first Lawrence appearance.
Police identify the corpse unearthed under the garage of H A Church's home as Carl Asmus, an automobile salesman missing with Bernard Dougherty. Harvey W Church, arrested in Madison, is suspected of the murders. Dougherty, from Philadelphia, had come to Chicago with Asmus and were last seen at a Chicago bank.
Mexico City reports describe intolerable conditions in southern Lower California with three years of low rainfall and scarce pasture causing mass livestock deaths. Destitution worsened by a federal order banning foreign vessels from trading between Mexican ports.
A massive blast at Birkenhead near Liverpool sinks the former German submarine Deutschland. Three men killed and three others injured as the submarine, surrendered under the peace terms, is being dismantled when the explosion occurs in the engine room likely from an unknown cause, with fears of additional deaths.
Topeka general improvement bonds totaling 152,900 dollars were sold at par to a local trust company after eight bidders all offered par. Bids included deductions for attorneys fees and commissions. City officials note strong demand for tax free municipal bonds surpassing prior years.
Marion Kansas reports the Scully estate authorized a 20 percent cut in rental charges for its farms, affecting about 350 tenants in Marion county. Tenants, the estate’s largest group in Kansas, had demanded a 40 percent reduction, while the estate owns 55,900 acres in the county and 210,000 acres across Illinois Missouri Nebraska and Kansas. The estate owners reside in England.
A parade opening the American Legion convention in Kansas City on October 3 will feature one hundred bands from every state. Three awards totaling 1750 dollars will be presented, with entries already received from Massachusetts New York Ohio Oregon and Missouri.
Attorney General Hopkins' case accusing Security Benefit Association of Topeka of paying excessive salaries to officers was dismissed at 4 30 yesterday after lengthy arguments. The large company and its policyholders drew wide attention as defense responses and testimony dominated the week. Judge Means did not set a date for a decision but indicated a ruling would come within the next week.
Washington Sept 10 President Harding officially named four men to represent the United States at the international conference on limitation of armaments. The appointees are Charles B Hughes Elihu Root Henry Cabot Lodge and Oscar W Underwood. Root and Underwood are not yet formally tendered to the delegation but are expected to accept. Each of the five major powers will send four delegates with larger advisory commissions.
In Landen, English great estates crumble under heavy taxation and death duties as noble families divide and sell long held holdings. The Duke of Portland signals possible abandonment of Welbeck Abbey among his many residences, part of his vast 200000 acre estate in England.
Urbana reports a University of Illinois psychology expert recommends orange as the jersey color to stand out on the field. The change from the traditional blue aims to improve visibility against the backdrop of grandstands and turf.
Crowds gathered at Robinson Gymnasium as University of Kansas announces the start of fall registration. Chancellor Lindley will address all freshmen in Fraser Chapel, with the first university convocation set for Friday morning in Robinson Gymnasium at 10 30. Regular class work begins Thursday of next week.
A bogus advertising man named H. C. Wallis is traveling ahead of the A. G. Barnes circus, claiming to sell space inside and around the tent. He is said to charge five dollars and ten dollars for ads but fails to deliver goods. Wallis has no connection with the circus, according to warnings from multiple towns.
General Pershing was ordered by President Harding to proceed to France to present the Congressional Medal of Honor to the Unknown Soldier of the Republic. The announcement marks a ceremonial honor tied to World War I remembrance.
A Meelink Chamber of Commerce meeting approved the board of directors for the Kansas Military Academy project. Gov. Wyon Stubbs pledged 25 shares worth 2500 dollars, boosting the funding to cover the remaining amount. The board will manage finances and promote the venture, with open tours of Stubbs hall tomorrow afternoon to explain opportunities for the military school.
Examiner Woolfe of the United States Bureau of Naturalization examined records at the district court clerk's office. Thirty six petitions were filed, many by men with over thirty years in the country. Hearings set for November 7 could boost the county voting population as wives of successful petitioners also become citizens.
County Farm Agent KR Smith announced poultry culling exhibitions next week. On Thursday morning at the I P D Harris farm three miles south of Exvloya, Thursday afternoon at George Liston’s farm seven and a half miles south and half a mile west of Eudora, and Friday morning at the Wisen Martin place three miles west and one mile north of Breezedal. Smith aims to finish the culling exhibitions the following week if possible.
The University Daily Kansan, unofficial student newspaper, will resume issues Monday after the term break. Lloyd Ruppenthal serves as business manager with two assistants, and daily editions run next week ending with an eight page special edition on Wednesday.
Warsaw reports the Polish cabinet headed by Vincent Witos resigned today. Veterans of World War I from several states will gather in Philadelphia for the annual reunion of the Society of the Fifth Division.
The Dougar county fair at Woodland park September 20 to 25 plans four days of racing and exhibits focused on women and youth. Horse entries approach forty with nine to twelve horses per race, while the corn club and stock judging offer trips to Kansas State Agricultural College. Admission rules favor children and production exhibitors with premiums totaling $926 across 31 divisions.
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