Planned to Blow Up Prison Walls at Leavenworth
Inmates at Leavenworth plotted to blow up prison walls using hazardous devices. Public safety officials report involvement of the Colts in reviewing the incident and safeguarding surrounding areas.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1921
Page
1
Plot Discovered At Leavenworth Prison Inmates In Solitary
Warden Warren Biddle disclosed a thwarted plan to blow part of the Leavenworth prison wall or gate. Seven prisoners identified as leaders are in solitary confinement after guards found eleven homemade grenades, a revolver, and an explosive formula in a carpenter shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Federal Penitentiary
W. S. Biddle
Fred Zerbst
William Yighman
Biddle
Remembering Lawrence in a Philadelphia ad agency note
In a letter to N W Ayer Philadelphia official Amos Stote recalls Lawrence memories from his boyhood days in the town. He mentions delivering the Lawrence Journal and sharing nostalgia for William Allen White who was then a cub reporter aiding his university expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Ayer Advertising Agency
Philadelphia
W. M. Hekking
University School of Fine Sorts
Amos Stote
Lawrence
Thewrence Journal
William Allen White
Porter Leaves Presidency of University Men’s Council
John Porter, elected last spring as president of the University men’s student council, will not serve this year. Porter has returned to Topeka and will leave Wednesday for Philadelphia to begin work at the University of Pennsylvania medical school. Ed White becomes head of the council as first vice president, with Everett Bradley succeeding White as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Porter
Porter
Topeka
Philadephia
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Ed. White
Everett Bradley
White
Federal committee seeks Dean Sayre as foods expert
The federal committee on definitions and standards will use Dean L. B. Sayre from the University School of Pharmacy as a consultant on foods, drugs and dietetics. He will attend meetings this fall in Chicago on September 21, Washington on October 17, and St. Louis on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Sayer
University School of Pharmacy
Federal Committee On Definitions and Standards
Dean Sayre
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Auto stolen in Olathe city after phone report
An automobile was stolen at Olathe yesterday evening per a sheriff telephone message to the police department. Officers searched last night but did not locate the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Hi-Y Meets Tomorrow
The Hi-Y regular meeting is set for tomorrow evening in the association building. Members are urged to attend and hear the planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Y
Association
Weather Outlook for Kansas Tuesday Brightens East Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with possible scattered thunder showers in the eastern portion this afternoon or tonight. Cooler in the western portion Tuesday. Temperatures show a max near 79 and a prior high around 77, with variable readings throughout the day and no precipitation indicated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Eeeeeeenee
Near East Belife Relief Effort Organized in Lawrence
In Lawrence and Douglas county the Near East Belife bundle relief proceeds under Mrs. J R Bechtel. Sunday schools join to gather clothing for starving Near East sections. Mayor George L Kreeck leads the effort. clothing may be left at City Hall for swift bundling and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Belife
Lawrence
Douglas County
J. R. Bechtel
Near East
George L. Kreeck
Arbuckle Indictment Delayed Amid Liquor Smuggling Probe
Federal indictment linked to Roscoe Arbuckle's party is delayed as special assistant Robert McCormack says startling developments may reveal a Mexico to Los Angeles liquor smuggling system. Mrs Arbuckle arrives to aid in defense as attorneys deny interviews and assert Arbuckle's innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Robert H. McCormack
United States Attorney General
Mexico
Los Angeles
McCormack
Arbuckle
Minta Durfee
San
Bombing Plot Foiled by Chicago Police
Fourteen hundred sticks of dynamite and 100 sticks of TNT were seized after police captured five dynamiters in the act of bombing a shoe repair shop. Richard Burke, 23, was wounded when he hurled a bomb during the siege. Michael Hughes, chief detective, shot him as others surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Burke
Wis
Burke
Davie Krenan
Burker
Michael Hughes
Balloon lands in Wales in Bennett race
The first balloon to depart Brussels in the James Gordon Bennett international race, the Banshee piloted by Aeronaut Baldwin, reported a landing near Sarman in Barmarth en, Wales, after taking off from Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
London
Associated Press
Brussels
Aeronaut
Baldwin
Sarman
Barmarthen
Rush No 6 School Building
Sunday work on the new No 6 school house was necessary to ret it ready for the opening of the school term today. The work has been crowded ever since, construction began, and the building has been finished in record time. The new school house is one of the most complete and modern in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 6
Nurse Mrs. Robert Seamans Recovers From Knee Injury
A city public health department nurse, Mrs. Robert Seamans, fell and injured her knee last week. Her condition improved and she was able to sit up yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Seamans
Public Health Department
Douglas County Building and Loan Ad Offers Monthly Rate
The note invites readers to beat a 6 percent interest rate compounded monthly, advertising an installment share plan at the Douglas County Building and Loan Association located one door south of the Perkins Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
South Perkins
Admiral Sims Defends Merchant Marine Views in Letter
Rear Admiral William S Sims replies to a charge from Senator Glass of Virginia stating he did not claim the United States should not build a merchant marine. Sims says his remarks, made under shipping law restrictions, showed it would be very difficult to develop a merchant marine commensurate with U S needs while stressing the must have merchant shipping for naval operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glass
Virginia
London
United States
Williams
Sims
National Merchant Marine Association
Senate
the Marine Association
Lawrence to Stage One Night Stand of Sothern and Marlowe
Lawrence will host Sothern and Marlowe for a one night stand season at the Bowersock Theatre. R C Rankin announces the tour will stop in Lawrence with Hamlet Twelfth Night The Taming of the Shrew and The Merchant of Venice. They plan revival decor for Venice. Rankin notes few road shows this year due to high wages and rail costs. about a dozen engagements canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bowersock
Rankin
Lawrence
Sell at the fair for en silage cutter and grain drills
Sales notice from C. W. Smith of the Ford Agency advertising one silage cutter and three grain drills for sale at the fair with all items new and up-to-date and inviting buyers to meet at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Smith
Ford Agency
German Treaty Nearing Senate Consideration
Washington Sept. 19 The treaty with Germany is expected to be submitted to the Senate by President Harding soon after Congress reconvenes on Wednesday A brief message may accompany the submission but White House officials said the President is unlikely to appear before the Senate to urge ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Senate
Harding
Congress
White House
Beaten Revolver Barrage In Car Near Dr Phillips Home
Dr Carl Phillips returned home to start his car when a revolver barrage from across the street fired at the moving vehicle. He sped away as three more shots rang out, all missing. Neighbors later recalled the scare followed by the burglaries in the area, with a light laugh at the close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Phillips
Kansas City
Dr. Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
A. K. Meyer
Tojeka
Phillips
Mr. Meyer
De Valera May Call Dail Again
London reports that Eamonn de Valera telegraphed Lloyd George asking if his September 7 letter was a demand or an invitation to a conference. De Valera says Sinn Fein never sought to press conditions for the conference. Dublin notes a new Dail session may be called to discuss Lloyd George’s latest notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd George
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Associated Press
Dail Eireann
Southern Ireland
Ireland
Dail
Plan a Hotel Tax in Washington Senate Bill
Washington Sept. 17. The senate finance committee adopted an amendment to the house tax bill imposing a ten percent hotel tax on transient single rooms above five dollars and on double rooms above eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unce
Senate Finance Committee
Dramatic Club Tryouts Announced at University
Professor Arthur Mac Murray stated that University dramatic club tryouts will start in about three weeks. They will be open to all students regularly enrolled at the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
University Dramatic Club
Arthur MacMurray
Finishing Touches At County Fair Under Way
Preparations for the Douglas county fair at Woodland Park proceed despite unsettled weather. Exhibits arriving, racing program set to open Wednesday on Lawrence Day with four daily carnival acts. Friday designated School Day with large student participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Woodland Park
Carnival Company
Lawrence
Carnival “Company
Haskell Institute
Atchison Launches Kansas War Memorial Drive
The Kansas stadium union in Atchison reports a $5300 subscription as the fifth Kansas town to join the drive for the University war memorial. Begun a week ago, the campaign faced rain and impassable roads hindering alumni visits. Chancellor E H Lindley spoke at a banquet opening the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Stadium Union
Atchison
Kansas Town
University War Memorial
E. H. Lindley
Christian Endeavorers Set Lawrence District Convention Dates
Plans were outlined for the Eastern District Kansas Christian Endeavor Union convention to be held in Lawrence from November 18 to 20. Notable speakers include Haines Reichel, with possible remarks by Bishop Wise. Delegates from Topeka, Kansas City, and Lawrence are expected to participate. LaVerne Pratt leads a committee handling legal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Christian Endeavor Union
Lawrence
First Presbyterian Church
Haines Reichel
Pennsylvania State Union
Bishop Wise
Topeka
J. B. Gonzales
Kansas State Union
Madilene Carter
Kansas
Othr
C. E. Work
Shawnee
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Douglas
Johnson
Osage
Franklin
Miami
Coffey
Anderson
Lynn
Kansas City
LaVerne Pratt
Elmer Brune
Bethel
Cornelia, Ring
Frankie van Hart
State Union
Miller
Ring
Case of Oluthe
County C P A Meeting at Chamber Tonight
County C P A holds a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Tuesday evening September 22 to discuss local affairs and planned actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County C. P. A
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County Building and Loan Ad
A vintage offer from Douglas County Building and Loan Association inviting savings in installment shares with 6 percent interest compounded monthly. Call or visit 704 Mass St to discuss options and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Mass
Burglars Hit City Homes. Jewelry and Silverware Stolen
Police report two Lawrence residences were entered last week. C B Strong of 447 Ohio Street lost diamond earrings and watches after intruders forced a front window. a 325 reward was offered for Green of 1045 Connecticut Street property. A third incident ended with a failed purse snatch as a man described as Mexican rushed Jess Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Strong
Ohio Street
Kansas City
Topeka
R. T. Green
Connecticut Street
Green
Jess Brooks
Lawrence
Brooks
Stock Judging At County Fair In Douglas County
Douglas county vocational high school boys will judge livestock and grain at Woodland Park fair this Wednesday afternoon. The top judging will win a trip to Manhattan during farm and home week at Kansas State Agricultural College, prize donated by the fair organization. On Thursday at 1:30 p.m. the boys corn club members will show skill in selecting the best corn, with eligibility for those who have grown an acre and exhibited at the fair. The Douglas county farm bureau prize is a trip to Manhattan for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Woodland Park
Manhattan
Kansas State Agricultural College
Corn Club
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Nesbit Causes Four Arrests Over Disorderly Conduct
Evelyn Nesbit, widow of Harry Thaw, today prompted the arrest of four men on charges of disorderly conduct. She accused them of entering the hallway outside her apartment, one man seizing her by the shoulders and making an insulting remark. She fled to the street shouting for help as the men fled in a taxicab. The quartet later returned and met two police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry SK. Thaw
Auto Bandit Robs Campbell Baking Messenger in Kansas City
A lone bandit held up A. A. Stgard, a messenger for Campbell Baking Co., in Kansas City in the south side business district shortly before noon. He escaped with $600 in cash and $200 in checks, the property of the company, fleeing in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. A. Stgard
Campbell Baking Co
South Side
Grain Victory Hopes Rise in Regulatory Fight
Topeka Sept 17 Clyde M Reel chairman of the Kansas Public Utilities Commission expresses confidence the eastern states will win their case before the Interstate Commerce Commission for lower hay and grain rates. He expects a decision about October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Clyde M. Reel
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ile
Heavy Rainfall Near Midland Deluge Floods Roads Areas
Two inches of rain drenched the Buck Creek to Midland area last night and similar rainfall again this morning. Water covers parts of farms and the road between the towns is about a foot deep in several spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Buck Creek
Rankins Return From Visit To Floyd Rankins
Mrs Ray Rankin of Clay Center and Mrs C W Rankin of Wakefield returned home today after several days visit with Mr and Mrs Floyd Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rankin
Clay Center
C. W. Rankin
Wakefield
Sevral
Floyd Rankin
Burglary Noted as Most Common Serious Crime
Of all serious crimes burglary is the most common. Fane 133 and leave it to Craig when you insure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Celebration at Wilnersdorff disrupted by radicals
A Tannenburg battle anniversary celebration at Wilnersdorff was broken up by socialists and communists who overpowered nationalists and compelled the band to play revolutionary airs. The radicals forced the band to Bernau where a bust of ex Emperor William and imperial banners were burned in the market place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilnersdorff
Tannenburg
East Prussia
Bernau
William
Big C P A Convention Arranged for October
Delegates from Kansas Nebraska and Missouri prepare for a tri state C P A convention to be held October 10 and 11 in Eck's hall Lawrence. Sheriff Will Johns chairs the executive committee which named committees for receptions registration entertainment parade and banquet proposals for the banquet due by noon Thursday. The parade will be a horseback event in the morning with about 500 representatives expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Will Johns
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Eck’s
Lawrence
Will Johns
Fact
Klein
M. Gemtry
H. C. Metsker
Win Newmark
Geo. Howell
W. G. Flory
Wm. Ewing
Ll. M. Walters
Baldwin Mitchell
J. FE. Dolisi
Elmer Ousdahl
Geo. J. Broers
Jo Rothrock
A. L. Holcom
O. B. Lindell
C. A. Richards
Wm. Wright
Eminyo
Clark Bouldin
Chris, Sehaake
Robert Manley
FP. Smith
University glee club to field forty performers
Dean N. J. Butler announced the University glee club will have forty members with twelve first tenors eight second tenors eight first basses and twelve second basses. The group will stage spring and fall concerts and make weekend trips to Kansas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University Glee Club
N. J. Butler
Glee Club
Kansas
Dean Butler
Conditions in India More Serious Than Believed
London officials say India’s situation is more serious than first thought. Malabar coast troops face rebels and rough terrain. Two thousand rebels near Calicut threaten action. another band seeks to join them. Officials believe insurgents can be starved out if main roads stay secured and key areas garrisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Malabar
Calicut
Nations Commission report backs Washington naval disarmament path
The final report of the nations commission on disarmament suggests the Washington conference offers a better route than the league to achieve naval disarmament. The commission contends common agreement among the great powers may best accomplish this goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geneva
Associated Press
Degree of Nations Commission On
League
Time extended for women’s county fair exhibits
Mrs. Maude Gibb announced today that the entry deadline for the fine arts exhibit at the county fair has been extended to Tuesday noon. She urged women of the city and county to bring exhibits of every kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gibb
Make More Room in P. D. Basement Post Office Plan
The Treasury Department cannot secure funds for a new post office addition so will subdivide the basement to house Rural Carriers and Parcel Post divisions. Postmaster C. S. Finch cites crowded facilities, noting receipts rose from 36000 to 104000 and mail volume surged. Contractors are invited to view the building and bid on improvements per specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World Today
Post Office
Treasury Department
Congress
Post Office Department
Lawrence
C. S. Finch
Street Car Fire Aftermath at City Intersection
A street car caught fire yesterday evening at Eleventh and Massachusetts streets. Firemen extinguished it with no losses. The alarm was received at 7 48. A still alarm at 9 40 reported a burning light pole in the alley at Vermont and Ninth streets. No damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh
Massachusetts
Vermont
Ninth Streets
Manhattan Bank Closed by State Banking Authority
The Citizens State Bank of Manhattan Kansas was ordered closed by the state bank commissioner and placed under a state bank examiner. It holds 50 000 in capital and deposits over 500 000. Misappropriation of funds and unsafe oil investments cited with potential 100 percent assessment. stockholders may reopen after Sept 23 meeting chaired by J H Sandell. Frank H Foster now in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kans
Citizens State Bank of Manhattan
State Bank
Topeka
State Banking Department
J. H. Sandell
State Bank Commission
Frank H. Foster
Sandell
Liberty
Pratt
Foster
Mothers Conference Tomorrow at City Hall
The regular weekly mothers conference will be held tomorrow afternoon at the city hall in the public health department office. Mothers are invited to bring children under school age for thorough physical examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Department
The New Filling Station Opens at City Corner
Welch and Welch advertise chiropractic services while Christy and McPheeters open a filling station at the th and Ark corner. Mr and Mrs de Drescher spent Sunday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch & Welch
Mrs
de Drescher
Sie City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Biddle
Journal
Medical School
R. H. McCormack
Senator Glass
Admiral
Sothern and
Marlowe
New Note
Fair Grounds
Christian Endeavorers
BIG C.P. A
Berea
Pr. Albright
Chiropractor
P. D
Manhattan Bank
Citizens State Bank
Commissioner Foster
Welch & Welch, Chiropractors
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