Ireland Recognition Debate Sparks Meeting Plan
A demand to not recognize Ireland as free prompts a meeting on the basis proposed by de Refuse. Officials discuss recognition policy implications and potential actions amid mounting debate.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
1
A demand to not recognize Ireland as free prompts a meeting on the basis proposed by de Refuse. Officials discuss recognition policy implications and potential actions amid mounting debate.
Prime Minister Lloyd George declares that inviting Sinn Fein delegates as representatives of an independent state would recognize Ireland's severance from the Empire. He warns that such a move would permit treaties with the King or forceful action by foreign powers and makes a conference between Britain and an Irish sovereign delegation impossible.
Gairloch Sept 17 The receipt of Eamonn de Valera’s telegram urging negotiators to meet without conditions except those based on facts has opened up the chance that Lloyd George may answer before consulting his cabinet. The prime minister rested well at his vacation home and his return date to London remains undecided as cabinet plans depend on his progress. Sinn Fein acceptance of commonwealth membership is seen as a basis for talks.
Fragmentary weather note shows 7 p.m. temperatures and today figures for total, maximum and minimum values. Details incomplete for full forecast.
Six generations of the Cree family from The Pas Manitoba gather at Nelson House on September 17. Sarah Donkey, 112, is the common ancestor for Caroline Spence 90 John Donkey 70 Ina Spence 44 Sarah Donkey 22 and Jemima Donkey 2. The elder traveled 150 miles by canoe. her sight is fading but still in full possession of faculties.
University of Kansas reports about fifty students enrolled in its new School of Religion. Dr Arthur Braden, dean, notes the number will rise slightly, with six classes scheduled to meet Monday in Myers Hall and Westminster Hall. A denominational school here enjoys strong support from the administration. Other regional schools exist at Missouri, Texas, North Dakota, and Indiana.
Arrangements are finalized for a Kiwanis Rotary golf match at the Lawrence County Club to be played Sunday with matches lasting until 5 PM. Eighteen hole games feature Kiwanis players listed first. results announced after 5 o clock. Also notes on Zeppelin procurement and a Topeka economy conference are included.
The new Linwood High School building was dedicated last night in a formal ceremony attended by local officials and residents. Officials praised the modern facilities and planned use for community programs and student activities.
Chancellor Lindley praised Linwood’s new $150000 rural high school as the community’s best investment. The three story, fully lit building houses twenty classrooms, a combined gymnasium auditorium, office and rest rooms, and modern heating and electrical systems. About 600 to 700 attended the dedication with 170 more pupils enrolled districtwide, many from outside the district, while features include lunch accommodations, sliding panel closets, and cork-backed demonstration space.
The Linwood rural high school district No 5 in Leavenworth county celebrated its new building with a dedicatory program. Eph Voorhees, William Curry, and E H Lindley praised district organization, growth, and the building’s role in community spirit. The enrollment now stands at 70 with 28 new students, and 23 classrooms have become active in the substantial facility.
The description praises a striking rural high school structure noted for its robust block construction and substantial cement work. Its exterior suggests possible access to the basement or the upper floor. The building is described as one of the finest and most complete in the state, pleasing party, school board, and district residents.
Chicago Sept 17 extensive the work promoted by American women in foreign missions is shown in a report of activities of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church to be presented at the general executive committee meeting in Kan Oct 25 to Nov 1. The society supports 20 missionaries in India Burma Malaysia the Netherlands Indies Philippines China Korea Japan Africa Mesivo South America Maly Bulgaria and France. It backs boarding schools 1 458 day schools three college departments and nine English schools. It furnishes literature in nine languages besides Papiish Ik and cares for 209 909 patients in hospitals and dispensaries.
R OK McArtinney and Mrs TL Vis MoaArtney of Ashland Nebraska arrive in Lawrence this evening to visit Dr Fale wat Bumgardner. McCart ney is in his ninetieth year and was an early Grasshopper Falls settler who helped gather relief supplies in a wagon train for Lawrence after the Massacote riot and served five terms as Jefferson County superintendent. He is the only surviving charter member of the Kansas State Educational Association.
Leroy Young surrendered to the Douglas County sheriff this morning and is jailed. Iksaga Young was convicted in justice court of violating the prohibitory law, sentenced to thirty days and 100 fine costs, with an appeal to the November district term. Dr. F D Harvey had provided bond but withdrew it after an east end town escapade, leaving Young in custody.
A committee from the Federated Church in Ottawa visited Lawrence yesterday to inspect Reuter organs in local churches. Ottawa church is evaluating installing a Reuter organ.
Three unmasked robbers stopped a circus treasurer late at night in Vancouver Washington and escaped with 28600 to 30000 dollars in cash and drafts. The haul occurred while money was being moved from the circus grounds to the treasury car in a motor truck, according to Jose Condon the circus legal adjuster.
The Grand Jury plans to hear witnesses about alleged tampering and calls for doctors who treated Miss Virginia Rappe. Indictment delays followed Zeb Prevost’s altered statements as the case against Roscoe Arbuckle for manslaughter moves toward further scrutiny.
Prof Joseph J Weber has replaced J B Carter in the University school of education and opened a class in visual instruction. Seventeen students enrolled. Weber calls the course the common sense use of photography tools for school purposes and notes the class will develop the field cooperatively.
Morning enrollment at the university drew crowds to Robinson Gymnasium and the registrar's office. By early afternoon 3,301 students had registered with many still awaiting service in Fraser Hall.
The Dovens county fair bought rain insurance from Hartford Insurance. If 0.2 inch of rain falls between 8 AM and 6 PM, Hartford will pay the fair the difference between revenue and expenses. The University of Kansas weather station will determine rainfall if issues arise. Welch and Welch, Chiropractors.
Officials of near east relief say famine in ten southeastern Russian provinces could worsen to wholesale starvation by January without large scale grain purchases from Bulgaria and Constantinople. In Samara and Saratov provinces hunger has intensified with cholera and bread disease rising. 200 deaths reported in two weeks.
Retail prices for food climbed in August by about 3 percent from July across 51 cities. Potatoes led gains at 24 percent. eggs and pork chops rose around 13 percent. cheese cabbage and butter up about 13 and 10 percent respectively. other staples showed smaller increases.
Dozens of track horses have arrived early at Werodland Park for next week’s Poughs County Fair events. Daily workouts on the track build interest as spectators and contestants gather, with fast times anticipated in many races.
The Ford touring car belonging to E. C. Peterson of the Weaver store was stolen from his residence at 820 Vermont Street last night. The theft occurred after midnight and officers have been notified but no clue or recovery yet.
Request by American candidates for gambling concessions on Coronado Farfs off the coast of Lower California has been denied by the Department of Agriculture. The department states its policy opposes permits of such nature.
Sept 17 Kansas industrial relations will take no action for now regarding the 200 Veon miners strike in the Pittsburgh region, as stated by A Howat president of the Kansas Miners.
President Jardine and his party arrived in Hampton Roads aboard the Mayflower during the night and went ashore to Norfolk for a round of golf at the country club.
Members from Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Minnesota attended the Duluth gathering of the National Hay Fever Association. Resolutions urged weed destruction and legislation to aid sufferers.
In New York on September 17 a naval memorial service honored fifteen fallen Bluejackets and officers of the ZT-2 disaster. Secretary Denby attended with British attaches and bouquets from the president and cabinet as coffins draped in flags lined a mess hall altar. Full ceremony included Protestant and Catholic rites, taps, and firing salutes amid heavy rain and solemn parade.
The evapaien campaign calls for drives in thirty five towns and cities with four completed and one ongoing in Atchison. Major events include campaigns at Pt Scott September 27 Winfield and Arkansas City October 3 and Salina October 4. Chancellor Lindley will speak at openings in Winfield and Arkansas City. Memorial fund total reaches 615000. Professor Fassett will speak at a Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday noon in KU.
C G Coe purchased the stone store building at the corner of Fourteenth and Massachusetts. He has begun improvements and plans more extensive changes later. Insurance on the car was carried in the 153 agency. Dr Albright, Chiropractor.
A Kansas rate bureau orders a 5 percent rise on building rates and 2 percent on contents in Lawrence as penalty for the city not enacting four model ordinances. Officials say failure to adopt the measures prompts higher insurance costs despite promises to reduce rates. The bureau demands improved fire protection before penalties are lifted.
New York reports Bishop Manning forbids any Protestant Episcopal clergyman to wed Rev Dr Percy Grant of Ascension Church to Rita De Acosta Lying a wealthy parishioner twice divorced. Grant informed the bishop his plan and was told the marriage conflicts with church cannons. Grant’s vestry backs him. the bishop’s stance stands. Lydig divorces include early marriage at 19 and later to Major Lyg. One divorce cited as incompatibility. another allows remarriage per church cannons for innocent party.
Judge Hugh Means of the Douglas County district court expects to render a decision in the case of the state of Kansas ex rel Richard J Hopkins attorney general against the Security Benefit association. The petition seeks a restraining order to halt payments of certain funds. Evidence was heard last week. Judge Means has been holding court in Ottawa this week and will visit Garnett on Monday for an Anderson County district court sitting.
Thermopolis reports a mob of about fifteen men and youths disrupted the Maverick theatre shooting and burning a Fatty Arbuckle film. The theatre manager said the purity league president had urged removal earlier in the day. Miss Marc Alexander returns home after teaching at Solomon for the weekend.
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