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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
1
Relations between Ireland and England revert to old status as talks resume. Officials signal a return to prior arrangements while seeking fresh terms. Diplomatic channels remain open with emphasis on stability and precedent.
Relations between England and Ireland halt as Eamon de Valera’s note asserts sovereign rights and delegates only from an independent state may confer. Lloyd George cancels Irish envoys invitation and both sides seek to avoid renewed warfare while weighing plebiscite options and Ulster separation concerns.
Northern Whig and Free Man's Journal criticize Premier Lloyd George for canceling the Inverness conference on Ireland. Both claim conciliation failed and urge immediate action to break Sinn Fein dominance, arguing sovereignty does not mean disassociation within the empire.
Postmaster 8 Finch, a sportsman versed in hunting laws, says under federal law and the treaty with Canada the duck shooting season runs September 16 to December. He notes many ducks arrive early this year due to bad northern weather.
San Francisco reports District Attorney Mathew Braily says Roscoe Arbuckle will face trial within about three weeks on charges connected to the death of Miss Virginia Rappe. Braily emphasizes readiness for prosecution and notes possible murder or manslaughter paths. Assistant U.S. Attorney Camarillo claims witnesses implicated Arbuckle in moving a large quantity of whiskey in his car en route to a party.
Lloyd Ware manager of Vaisnygon Buweissek theaters went to Kansas City to bar the Ar buckle film The Traveling Salesman after high cost and California developments. Mayor Krueck noted that current efforts to show Arbuckle films in Lawrence would be prohibited under present circumstances.
The Kansas University incoming list includes sons and daughters of state officers and legislators. Notable enrollments: Arthur Gates son of State Senator R C Gates. Miss Clara R Gates. Marion Paul son of Senator J F Paul. Jack Thompson son of Senator Charles W Thompson. Carl A Gray son of Senator John M Gray. Walter Wilson Jr son of former Senator Walter Wilson. Miss Margaret Matter daughter of Harve Matter. Miss Katherine Greenleaf and Harold Greenleaf of Jesse W Greenleaf. Elwin Alice and Gerald Penny children of Harve Penny. Donald Little son of Congressman F C Little. Ewart C Garvin son of Representative Robert Garvin.
Neal Gaumer charged with issuing two bad checks has a preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday at 2 PM in Justice John Clark's court. Bond for appearance is $800 and Gaumer remains jailed.
A Kansas weather note indicates possible local thunder showers this afternoon or tonight, followed by fair conditions Saturday. Cooler air is expected in the south and east portions.
Chancellor B H Lindley spoke at the KU convocation in Robinson Gym urging freshmen to face reality and balance dreams with effort. He contrasted passive and active minds, warned against excuses, and urged wide knowledge and social ties among the living and dead. The event featured devotional exercises and violin selections, ending with a loud Rock Chalk from a packed gym.
Topeka Kansas Sept 16 With the addition today of Richard J Hopkins attorney Hens egal and Rousseau Bureh of the Kansas supreme court the list of known candidates to succeed J C Pollock if he is appointed to succeed the late W C Hook grew by seven Other potential successors mentioned include N Tincher Medicine Lodge representative in Congress W S Lillestine attorney Wichita Fred B Stanley Wichita former national Republican committeeman Lee Bond Leavenworth US commissioner and judge George A Whitcomb Shawnee county district court
Prime Minister Loyd George rested at Gairloch and plans an early return to London to consult colleagues on Eamon de Valera's statement. Public opinion in England largely supports the Premier as negotiations continue.
Sellards and sisters Miss May Sellards of Lawrence and Mrs J R Pierson of Kansas City return home at noon from a six weeks motor trip covering 4200 miles including Yellowstone and tours through Utah and Colorado.
The Douglas County Medical Association met with the Medical Society at the Chamber of Commerce rooms last night. They conducted routine business and made arrangements for the annual Baldwin meeting.
University of Alaska history department reports Prof. David G. Patterson missing from classes after becoming stranded on a sandbar in the Yukon River in Alaska. A telegram to department head Af Hodder states Patterson will resume lectures on September 21, with the message sent from Cordova, Alaska.
The 1886 sale of two houses on New Hampshire street between Pourteenth and Witteentin streets realized 1 886 dollars. No. 1 sold for 1 000 with six rooms bath electricity and furnace and finished in hardwood. No. 2 brought 2 000 after opening at 1 000 and rapid bidding plus 190 more. Garages sold for 80 and 106. Purchasers were Abs. K L Dyce Abe Wolfgan and W W Gill. Removal required by November 1.
Mrs. Maule Gib directing the women’s department clarifies that all entries in the women’s department exhibits are free. She says an incorrect impression has circulated that a fee is required for entries, but there is no charge.
Gov. Small and Vernon Curtis filed petitions for a change of venue from Sangamon County alleging Judge E S Smith is biased. They face indictment on embezzlement and running a confidence game. In Atchison memorial drive a $1000 gift from James W Orr and a $500 gift from James M Challiss supported the university stadium student union memorial.
Will paint county farm buildings white on the exterior and provide an interior suite akin to a court horse facility. The building name will be gilded to improve visibility from the highway.
The Senate finance committee today backed repeal of the 1 percent income surtax on net income from 5 000 to 6 000 dollars and cut several brackets up to a 32 percent maximum. A note mentions a monthly life policy continuing to pay after an oil well ceases to function.
G L Brown, superintendent of Dougind county fair poultry, announces new divisions to pair first time exhibitors with peers rather than professionals. Coops may be provided if notified by Sunday night, telephone 627, as premiums are listed for rabbit breeders and plans for uniform canning of poultry exhibit are discussed.
County commissioners urged by State Highway Engineer to enforce a law requiring hedges to four feet within fifty yards of railroad grade crossings and corners. Violations lead to notices to landowners, fines, and tax roll costs. fences higher than four feet near roads also targeted.
F E Marey, graduate of the University School of Engineering class of 1910, visited with Mrs Marey and daughter Helen May. He presented Chancellor Lindley a $1000 check for the stadium union memorial fund. Marey, now head of Marey Mills in Los Angeles with Salt Lake City offices, is among the university’s most enthusiastic alumni.
Secretary O J Lane reports 84 horse entries for next week as American Trotting Association checks the list. Woodland park stalls will overflow with cattle displays, a larger Hasskel exhibit, expanded women’s divisions, and free acts with season tickets on sale tomorrow.
The University of Kansas art display won the school section sweepstakes at the Topeka State Fair earning $30. From Lawrence include several works by Mrs. Gildys Nelson Smith class of 1918, with pieces titled Flying Kites Hus eo Twie Vieht East Rock New Flaven In the Garden Fudiles at the Fair and a portrait. Her studio is in Minneapolis.
University Co- Op House Association nears full endowment as F F Marcy of Los Angeles contributes 500 with condition of 1500 more to be subscribed. M A Barber and John Ise, both KU alumni, add 500 each. Funds expected to complete within days.
The eighteenth annual convention of the second district of the Woman's Relief Corps met at the court house with 45 out of town delegates from Kansas City Bonner Springs Osawatomie Iola Paola Baldwin and Olathe. Department president Mrs Ida Heacock Baker attended and inspected No 9 Corps. A reception and campfire preceded a program of invocations readings speeches and salutes. Elections were held this afternoon and No 9 hosted meals and entertainments for visiting delegates.
George O. Foster, treasurer, reports the fund has loaned about $15,000 to students with little cash left. J. L. Mele of Meade Cycle Company in Chicago donated $4,000 last year. notes were sent to Meade. Foster says more donors could let the university extend loans at five to six percent, seen as a sound investment for supporters.
County farm superintendent Sizer warns farmers against sowing old wheat for seed after poor germination and stands. He recounts experience of two bushels per acre yielding a marginal stand. Washington talks on Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power project possible Ford involvement. Funeral held for Private Vernie Tawellon with American Legion service.
Reverend Mrs. Lienard of the Nazarene Church of Lawrence will deliver a sermon at Clinton Sunday September 18 at 3 o'clock.
A strike of about 30 miners employed by Spencer Newlands Coal at two Mullberry shaft mines in Pittsburg Kansas began today. The action follows a pay dispute over a blacksmith job and comes as Howat leaves for the United Mine Workers international convention in Indianapolis. If no settlement by Monday, roughly 300 more men at the company’s strip pits may be called out.
Ten members of an American farmer party who set out to form a farm colony in the Pampa del Sacramento Valley in northern Peru have abandoned the project. Five have returned to Lima due to hardships and unfavorable conditions on the Amazon slope. J. B. Schoenfelt of Okmulgee Oklahoma led the group.
Miss M Madeline Southard president of the International Association of Women Preachers spoke at Chicago on September 15 asserting that male dominance in ministry is fading. She cited the Methodist Episcopal general conference license for women to preach and noted women from various churches supported the view. Her home is Winfield, Illinois.
The Little Minister is a new alumni office device that records KU marriages. A rubber stamp labeled Married To prints the couple on alumni cards, aiding address updates and reducing office work for the alumni secretary and Florine Shoemaker.
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