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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
1
Reports from Tokyo and Yokohama describe massive casualties with estimates around 140000 deaths from earthquakes fires and tidal waves. Foreigners face looting and harsh conditions as authorities and American relief personnel respond by establishing aid facilities and removing import duties on building materials.
Cyrus E. Woods the American ambassador in Osaka endured a narrow escape during the earthquake. He was seated in the embassy when the ceiling above his chair cracked and began to fall. Lieut. Col. Charles Burnett rushed in and dragged Woods away moments before the collapse.
Washington reports continuing oversubscription to the Japanese relief unit of the American Red Cross with total funds reaching 35.468 million. John Barton Payne, Red Cross chairman, stressed that none of the Japanese relief money would be used for administrative expenses.
Dispatches tell of Mrs Weals at the embassy doorway as wind shifts and flames engulf the building, forcing her to flee through sparks. The fire reaches the Dutch legation while Americans escape or perform self sacrifice. Mrs Crane wife of Major William Crane Jr in the Yokohama language office jumps into hay and later swims a quarter mile through rough harbor waters to safety.
Topeka reports a week of dry weather rapid matured the corn crop with widespread denting and silking. Some southern counties finished gutting as dryness prevailed and frost risk remains low except in the northwest where ten days more warmth is needed. Wheat feeding and goat start noted in the east while farmers await Fly Free Days. Fall plowing passes the halfway mark across the state.
Chicago dispatch reports Ricard J. Ader former attorney serving part of a one year term in Leavenworth for promoting Consumers Packing remains missing after slipping past a penitentiary guard at his brother William F. Ader’s office. William says Edward likely fled to avoid reimprisonment rather than be handcuffed. The escape arose while authorities sought to attach $20,000 of a $60,000 fund Ader left in Central Trust.
Reports from Turin claim the Duke of Brabant may wed Princess Mafakia daughter of King Victor Emmanuel amid renewed chatter sparked by King Albert and Queen Elizabeths Italian visit at Castle Ratconigi. In Kansas Elmer Tucker of Cawker City arrives with family to settle in Lawrence near KU. Their daughter Sarah plans freshman year at the university while Lewis enters high school.
Rev Mr Baecker pastor of the Methodist church at Bushton spends a few days visiting friends and tending business. In his third year at Bushton the church is thriving. He hopes to return home to Lawrence and still owns his residence at 2315 Massachusetts Street.
Berlin awaits Chancellor Stresemann address as Germany hints at informal talks with all powers including France. Newspapers sense a shift while industrialists are needed for future negotiations to resolve the reparations deadlock. Paris signals France will not open talks while German policy resists. The French envoy to Germany reports a willingness to consider conciliatory German proposals once obstacles are removed.
Lawrence schools reported total enrollment of 2,14 yesterday the second day of term. First day enrollment stood at 2,619 with 679 in the high school and 612 in the junior high. Officials had projected a maximum first term high school enrollment of 675, a figure now likely to be surpassed as enrollment grows.
Mrs. W. H. McKone reported to Sheriff Will Johns that a large cordovan leather pocketbook valued at about 835 was taken from her unlocked front door area on 801 Mississippi Street yesterday afternoon. The purse contained only small change.
In Tronwood Michigan the iron range area saw snow flurries lasting about twenty minutes at noon as temperatures dropped. Duluth reported a brief snow flurry this morning marking the earliest snow in the city since weather records began in 1871.
The Memorial High School cafeteria opens today under the direction of Miss Helen Rose. Students may eat in the cafeteria or carry lunch from home, with no obligation to use the dining room.
Saidbury Ontario September 12 The busy little bee is credited with outdoing Luther Burbank in developing a plant that yields potatoes at the root and tomatoes on the vine. Specimens shown today had large well developed potatoes and tomatoes below normal size but well formed. The gardener grew potatoes on one side of his cottage and tomatoes on the other, crediting bees from a honey hive with grafting the pollen.
A Kansas City Times piece details an 19th century land inheritance tale involving A G Alrich of Lawrence and descendant links to Christopher Springer and Jacob Alrich. It describes heirs chasing vast Delaware land, a Sweden born founder, a Virginia trader, and a secretary of state finding no valid ring of heirs beyond Christopher Springer signing deeds under power of attorney.
George B Sheets and son Harry Shevis have bought Clark Bouldin's share in Sheets & Bouldin. The firm under George B Sheets and Son will reopen next week at 733 Massachusetts street. Remodeling completes this week with interior work and new display underway. Skeety, longtime Lawrence resident, and his son Harry bring extensive clothing experience to the revived business.
Lorin Watts pleaded guilty before Justice R C Manley to violating state prohibition law. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined 100 dollars. Watts was arrested by Sheriff Will Johns yesterday with a gallon of corn whisky in his possession.
Colulazier, county agent, spent the day at Baldwin at his office in the Pretties variety store. He will rent the office on Wednesday of each week for the convenience of farmers living near Baldwin who wish to talk over farming problems with him.
Probate Judge Phese seals the marriage of Clyde Gifford McKaig and Rosa Gertrude Chris from Paola Kansas, to be joined by Probate Judge Monger. Farrell C. Moyer of Blue Springs and Kathry n Lewis of Seattle Wash. complete the ceremony today.
Maurice P L Van Heghe of the University law school will address the Kiwanis club tomorrow at noon. The talk will take place at Wiedemann's, with members invited to attend.
The article reports unanimous support for a new Credit Guide by local merchants housed in the City Hall or bank building. It notes attempts to involve 100 or more businessmen, pledges from about fifty five, and aims to provide accurate credit data to help customers and merchants manage accounts with better ratings and closer margins.
The Union Pacific donated 25000 dollars to the Red Cross relief fund for Japan and pledged free hauling of famine and relief shipments upon request by authorized officers. Separate item notes a car crash on Twenty-Third Street where Dr. Anderson escaped injury when steering gear failed and the front axle was damaged. A Dresden unrest update reports quiet restored after a demonstration by unemployed workers. one death and three injuries were recorded among the rioters.
High school authorities plan to reorganize student clubs and organizations for the new year during the coming week. Ford touring is noted as a highlight of the schedule while Lawrence Buick Co. and Dr Welch and Welch are mentioned among local supporters.
Chinese parliament facing disorder, with 150 members short of the two thirds required for a vote. Yuan Tung is the only candidate mentioned as the session aims to proceed but lacks legal action due to quorum gaps.
A 14 year old, Anderson, was arrested after threatening letters were sent to prominent locals. One letter signed Plain New York's Away claimed to be a joke. A decoy package led to his capture. targets included Jb. Ky Latim Maury of the Drovers National Bank, Walker S., owner of the Kansas City Journal and Post, and R. A. Jong, a lumberman.
Salvation Army leaders in Lawrence plan an October drive from 1 to 22 under American Legion and Elks auspices. W W Cleland to supervise. goal set at 4000 with 1200 allocated to current quarters. Funds primarily fund maintenance of Salvation Army work in Lawrence. Lawrence delegates to state American Legion convention at Hays report a harmonious, profitable gathering and warm welcome. W R Stubbs to speak at Girard picnic and county Farmers Union meeting in Lawrence. Ed Anderson notes Topeka Fair visit and fitter family examinations involvement.
Frank McFarland of Washington assistant U S district attorney was elected department commander of the American Legion at the closing session of the state convention yesterday. George Tromjo of Dodge City was elected department vice commander with J Bracken of Beloit and Ray Campbell of Hutchinson chosen as national executive committeeman and alternate respectively. Paul Webb of Fort Scott won the state executive committee at large for two years and James Todd of Maple Hill for one year. Mrs Izabel Stevens of Neodesha elected state historian. Father Hoffman of Axtell named chaplain and Joseph Gaitskill of Girard sergeant-at-arms. Wichita band named official state Legion band for the national convention in San Francisco. $1 contributed to defray trip costs. Delegates to the national convention from Kansas listed by district.
The Fraternal Aid Union band will hold its weekly concert in South Park tomorrow at 8 pm. Dir Walter Rigdon presents a program including Marches and overtures such as French National Defile and The Postillion, with medleys and selections like Chimes of Normandy and The Conqueror. A Chevrolet sedan bargain for you is advertised by Lawrence Buick Co.
Rotarians voted to attend the Five Town picnic on September 20 at the road opening site linking Kansas City Topeka, in cooperation with Lawrence groups. Topeka Kansas City Leavenworth clubs may merge with local residents to craft one of the region’s largest gatherings. Regular luncheon will precede the event with a possible picnic dinner on the grounds. Members recalled summer travels and Rotary Colorado work to keep tourism attractive, plus camp ground charges to fund traveler facilities. Bert Dale and others reported trips to New York and Cambridge. Marcel Cohn received a floor lamp wedding gift.
Baldwin residents dispute the appointment of Maurice Markham as acting postmaster, arguing Daisy Horrell, the current assistant postmaster, should hold the position. A 1000-signature petition favored her, and critics note Markham benefited from S A T C points. Ralph W. Gilman cites petitions for removal as protests circulate ahead of Congress reconvening.
A census of Sunday school affiliation was conducted at Lawrence High School this morning. Students filled out cards with their church affiliation which will be forwarded by school authorities to the respective churches.
Enrollment at Lawrence High School remains underway today with officials expecting admission to extend through the end of the week.
In New York the Liberty bond listings show closing figures with fractions quoted in dollars and fractions. Prices cover Liberty Series securities including Ses cu 99.25 Liberty Ist 4% Liberty 2nd and Liberty 3rd with varied values. Government security prices are noted in the daily bond market digest.
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