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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1920

Page

1

Wiring Conduits to Be Recommended for Lawrence Schools

Lawrence officials led by Chief Reinisch Dr A W Clark and Ed Anderson plan a wiring inspection across junior high and high school facilities. Open wiring should be enclosed and two south side windows in the manual building to be converted into exits. Future inspections of other district buildings are set for Monday.

Lawrence Board of Education Reinisch A. W. Clark Ed Anderson

Weather Kansas Forecast Fair With Slight Cooling

Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures in the eastern and southern portions. Temperatures show a drop from 7 p.m. yesterday to 7 a.m. today across regions.

Kansas

Roads Fine for Walking Between Lawrence and Estes Park

Dean H. J. Butler reports roads between Lawrence and Estes Park, used by many University students during summer, are not traveled this year. He recounted a meeting with a tramp on the way to Lawrence who declined a ride after riding briefly in his car and choosing to walk the rest of the distance.

Lawrence Estes Park H. J. Butler Dean Butler Butley

Revolt Spreads in Italian Cities as Plants Seized

In Trieste heavy fighting erupts with artillery and machine guns as “Red Revolt” spreads. In Milan workers seized chemical plants after an order from the chamber of labor, raising Bolshevik symbols and claiming wage demands. Officials say it is a precautionary measure to protect workers’ needs.

Trieste Bar Milan Maly Wien Chamber of Labor Iinteen Metal

Chancellor's Evening Set By Chamber of Commerce

Next week's meeting of the Chenher of Commerce moves to 6:30 PM on Tuesday and becomes a supper event titled Chancellor's Evening. Dr Th H Lindley of the University of Kansas will be the guest with other university men expected to attend as the chamber plans to entertain University relays during fall and winter.

Chenher of Commerce Th. H. Lindley University of Kansas Chamber For Commerce

University thanks local press for housing support

Chancellor Lindley extends cordial thanks to the Journal-World, housing committee, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, and Lawrence citizens for housing students. He notes large enrollment will strain city facilities but believes cooperation will master the problem and credit Lawrence with aiding the university. Red Cross rest room construction at Woodland Park has begun despite weather delays, and park trees are being trimmed for the fair. Chas. F. Moss returns to court work after illness, looks well and plans to resume duties soon.

Journal-World Housing Committee Chamber of Commerce Totary Club Kiwanis Club Lawrence University E. H. Lindley Red Cross Woodland Park

Evans Wins National Amateur Golf Title Over Qui Tet

Charles Evans of Chicago defeated Frances Qui Tet of Boston seven and six to claim the national amateur golf championship. William Reynolds of Erie is visiting his mother and sisters in Palmer, while contact details appear in the local listing.

William Reynolds Erie Pennsylvania Sirsa.Gatherine Reynolda Mrsun J. Books

Early Registration Surges at Kansas University

Students flocked to Robinson Gymnasium as KU opened registration for the new semester. Gen O Foster predicted final totals exceed 1,000 this day, with more than 1,900 seen last year at close. Town streets buzzed with welcome banners as Lawrence welcomed law nine-month residents back.

Univerity Kansas Gen. O. Foster Tech Yuggu Rowinson Gym Oitgram Eper Ayas My. Foster Sint Robinson Feymnasium Foster Lawrence

Sour Owl to Publish Monday at University

The Sour Owl humor magazine at the University is set to publish Monday morning featuring snappy humor and cartoons. The crimson and blue cover depicts a wise owl with a smoldering cigarette and the issue centers on enrollment week with freshmen topics and editorials on current University matters.

Sour Owl The Journal-War

Population of Kansas Reaches 1 779 819 In 1920 Census

Topeka Sept 11 The 1920 Kansas population based on counts certified by county clerks stands at 1 779 819 up 20 026 or 1 14 percent from 1919 The 5 and 10 year growth rates are given in a state agriculture board report by J C Mohler secretary. Volstead Is Ruled Out In Minnesota Supreme Court Also notes a conspiracy to nominate corrections and a police report about a man stealing hosiery.

Topeka Kansas J. C. Mohler State Board of Agiculture Volstead St. Paul Minn QO. J. Krale Congress Minnesota Supreme Court A. J. Volstead

Opening Week Announcements At University of Kansas

Calendar lists convocation Fraser hall on Monday September 18 at 4 30 for pre enrollment. All class meetings on September 15 and 17 include general assemblies and addresses by Chancellor Lindley at Robinson gymnasium. University events include private musical recital in Fraser hall, all university priority informal, and various mixers at Myers hall. Churches welcome students, freshmen addresses begin September 21, and Women Students Congress events set for September 13 14.

Fraser Hall Robinson Gymnasium Chantellor Lindley MU Eletver Praser Hall Welork Tin Ray Evenine Robinson Eon Musium Myers Hall Lawrence Lindsey Fraser Momlay Mrover Hall

Convocation for Freshmen at University of Kansas

A pre enrollment convocation for all freshmen will be held Monday at 4 30 pm in Fraser hall to welcome new students Chancellor Lindley will speak and Dean Brandt Dr Corbin and cheerleader Sandy Vinson will outline enrollment social life and football game conduct A quartet will teach first year songs and cheers

University of Kansas Fraser Hall FE. H. Lindley J. G. Brandt Alberta Corbin Ihey Sandy” Vinson

Students Use Army Beds for KU Housing

After discussions with Adjutant General C. I. Martin and at the city hall housing committee meeting, T. J. Sweeney arranged for cots and blankets from local National Guard units to house men students arriving for the University of Kansas who have not secured rooms. Capt. Frank Jones and Warren Blodgett arranged the effort, and the cots and blankets were made available.

C. I. Martin T. J. Sweeney University of Kansas Frank Jones Warren Blodgett College Ym.cg

Local Property Buys Across Town and State

H Nolte from Wyoming buys Frank Whipple property at 1586 New Hampshire to reside there. Kesgerd Investment Co handles both Whipple and Tryenome deals. Tryenome site includes 2 seven room houses with 200 feet of ground at the cur ter of Nineteenth and New Hampshire. S A MecKone purchases AR 400 From a street residence, with Whitlocks moving to Osage City and wintering in Houston. Howat appeal in Topeka completes for UMWA president in contempt case. Emley Meems buys Meadows residence at 1400 New York and plans to reside in Lawrence again.

Whipple H. Nolte Wyoming School of Journalism Frank S. A. Mechkone M.S. Whitlock Froma Street S. A. MeKone Osage City Lawrence Houston Texas Emley Rays L. H. Emsey Kansas City J. F. Meadows New York Hosford Investment

Parole Sought for Arthur White After Beating Conviction

Judge G S Stewart said Arthur White, confined yesterday in city jail, would be conditionally paroled upon payment of his fine if proven guilty or upon a charge of beating his wife. This morning the proceedings were noted by court officials.

Arthur White G. S. Stewart

Tax collection action pursued by county treasurer

County treasurer W. TL McKone announced pursuing unpaid personal taxes, with the matter to be handed to the sheriff. A penalty and an election fee will be added to the tax back amount. Deputy treasurer Oscar Nuffer reported £1,055 unpaid in county districts, considered a small sum for the whole county.

W. TL McKone Oscar Nuffer

Robert Steele Named Republican County Commissioner Candidate

Robert Steele was unanimously chosen the Republican county commissioner candidate for the third district by the county central committee this afternoon. Governor Willis of Ohio is expected to visit Lawrence for an afternoon speaking event next week with Kansas Republicans arranging two morning meetings in Olathe and an evening gathering in Topeka. Dates are not fixed and the committee chair and secretary left the scheduling to the central committee.

Robert Steele County Central Committee Calvernor Willis Ohio Lawrence Dollas County Republican Central Kansas Olathe Topeia Willis Hosferd

Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Focuses on Stadium Plans

The board of directors met last night and reviewed routine business. Chairmen outlined completed work and future plans for the season while Dr. Phog Allen and Professor IaForce Bailey presented stadium promotion and construction proposals, which were approved.

Chamber of Commerce Bor Busine Phog” Allen IaForce Bailey

County Board Purchases Road Equipment in Kansas City Demo

Douglas County board of county commissioners bought a light road roller three wheel scrapers and six slip scrapers during a demonstration of road machinery in Kansas City yesterday.

Kansas City Board of County Commissioners Douglas County

Concert series is best ever at KU

Margaret Metznauer opens the course on October 12 as KU hosts a landmark concert series praised as the best yet with strong attendance and positive reviews.

K.U Margaret Metznauer

Lawrence University Concert Course Announces Finest Series Yet

Dean H L Butler of the School of Fine Arts announces the University Concert Course in Lawrence will offer eight events with top artists. Matzenauer opens October 12, followed by Jacobinou and Steele, Myrna Sharlow, Ignaz Friedman, Emilio de Gogorza, and the Flonzaley Quartet, closing with two May symphony concerts. Ticket prices remain steady despite rail-rate uncertainty. season passes go on sale by mail.

H. L. Butler School of Fine Arts Lawrence Margaret Matzenaver Frieda Hempel Mme, Matzenaver Metropolitan Opera Co New York Ico Dean Button Sascha Jacobinou Vielinist Olga Steele Hich Rank Myrna Sharlow Chicago Opera Co Simete Ignaz Friedman Friedman Europe South America Flo Emilio de‘Gogorza Gogorza Flonzaley String Quartet Owin Kansas Dean Butler Matzenauer

Rorsone Ads Warn Renting Rooms to Students

Renting rooms near the Tetons prompts notices to University YMCA chapters by gender. The move aims to prevent tenant annoyance and reduce student phone calls. The item adds that Germany has 2,000,000 women eligible to vote.

Rorsone Tetons University Y. M. C. A University Y. MC. A Germany

Foster Publishes Guide for New University Students

Registrar George O. Foster releases a pamphlet guiding new arrivals in Lawrence on housing, registration, class enrollment, and campus locations. Students must visit Robinson gymnasium for registration and enrollments, with sites assigned by field of study across campus. Special students and graduate students have specific prerequisites and offices to consult. Marriage license granted to Walter Peterson and Florence Cushingberry of Lawrence.

George O. Foster Lawrence Fraser Hall Myers Hall University Robinson Gymnasium Engineering Marvin Hall Pharmacy Chemistry Law Green Hall Medical Administration M. C.A Blake Hall A. T. Walker C. E. Lindley Walter Peterson Florence Cushingberry

Victory Medal for World War veterans offered by government

Uncle Sam provides a bronze Victory Medal with ribbon to every World War veteran. The government has spent over 1 609 000 dollars on the program. Each medal carries a bar indicating major engagements in which the solder participated.

Washington Uncle Sam Coniai A

Enrollment schedule outlines class by last name letters

Enrollment at 9 o clock in the university gym opens for students with last names starting with A to C on Tuesday and D to H on Wednesday. Separate entrances for freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors with registrar check at doors and a fixed sequence similar to last year aims to orderly processing.

Boost!son Gymnasium Envoltneak Mary-@iéann Mary-@iéann, president of the ‘Women’s Robinson Gymnasium Wail Jroom Tegesday Studi —Center Fineies

Douglas county stock judging team chosen for state fair

The Douglas county stock judging team was announced by county farm agent R. O. Smith. Members Gerald Roerts Lester Kalb and Raymond Pearson, all from the Black Ta neighborhood, will represent the county at the Topeka free state fair. They will be accompanied by Mr. Smith. State contest winners will go to Sioux City with the chance of a Chicago trip for final winners.

R. O. Smith Douglas County Fair Wintars Fair Lecompton Fair Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Douglas County Topeka Wan Gerald Roerts Lausrence Lester Kalb Raymond. Pearson Mr. Smith Sioux City Chiscago

Farmers plan Douglas county bureau activities meeting

The Douglas county farm bureau meeting planned for this afternoon with Farm Bureau head F A Dawley of Kansas State College in Manhattan and county farm agent R O Smith organizing the session. The board of county commissioners may secure a room for the bureau work.

F. A. Dawley Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan R. O. Smith Douglas County Douglas Cor Board of County Commissioners

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