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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
1
A leader identified as President Lewis states no wage reductions can be permitted for miners amid ongoing labor tensions. The report notes organized opposition and calls for firm resistance to any proposed pay cuts affecting mining workers.
Indianapolis Sept 20 John L Lewis president UMWA declared no wave reduction of coal miners and all union resources to oppose wage cuts The convention should test the Kansas Industrial Court Act and reaffirm nationalization of coal mines He urged a February reconvening to firm up wage demands and backed testing constitutional validity of the Kansas act.
Kansas City, Sept 20 Judge EL E Porterfield presiding over the juvenile court spanked four truancy delinquent boys with his low shoe after they refused to attend school. Asked about school they answered it was a good idea.
Kansas forecast indicates generally fair and cooler conditions tonight and Wednesday. Unsettled weather is expected in the western portion tonight, with a cast of unsettled conditions visible in the forecast.
Washington September 20 employment data from the labor department show increases in eight major sectors in August over July with declines in five. Iron and steel rose from 97 902 to 102 698, hosiery and underwear 26 739 to 28 200, men s ready made clothing 2 593 to 34 313, and boots and shoes 60 807 to 63 200. Automobile sector fell from 78 908 to 74 783 and bituminous coal mining slipped from 21 754 to 21 415.
C of C members hear C M Fassett former Spokane mayor now KU lecturer speak on Kansas history and city building. He notes hotel approaches to strangers and cites an Ohio chamber example. Glenn Charlton announces fair closing plans for tomorrow and Sweeney mentions Ottawa visit. New members C H Watson C Rodiams Terry Gaskill W A Dill Fassett elected. Phog Allen presides.
London dispatch says Sinn Fein proposed a cabinet level, unconditioned meeting with Sinn Fein delegates. The Irish leader's note to Lloyd George appeared conciliatory, while not clearly dropping the September 12 sovereignty claim. Lloyd George, meanwhile, contends with possible free talks or formal Irish allegiance to the crown.
New York police commissioner Richard E. Enright admitted on the witness stand before a legislative committee that he had received a gift of 12088 dollars from Ellan A. Ryan, a financier whom he had appointed as deputy police commissioner.
County offices at the courthouse will be closed tomorrow afternoon per an announced decision. The closure aligns with the ongoing Douglas County fair activities and affects standard governmental services during the stated hours.
Urgent preparations completed at Woodland park as gates open this afternoon. Costello shows provide four free acts daily while exhibits fill a packed fairground with cattle poultry dairy and farm product displays plus five schools Sunday school campfire girls and women’s building. Lawrence day tomorrow brings business closures and a Journal World picnic at 5 pm.
George L. Kreeck mayor proclaims September 21 and 23 as city holidays from 1 pm to 5 pm to let Law rence residents visit the harvest fair at Woodedland Park and renew ties with county neighbors during the 1921 event.
Governor Henry J Allen will speak at a university convocation opening Christian Association Week at the University of Kansas. Pledges for Y M C A and Y W C A support will follow, with workers visiting students Thursday and Friday to secure subscriptions and collect reasons from non-subscribers.
In The Hague on Sept 20 Queen Wilhelmina opened Parliament amid disorder. Demonstrators protested military service arrests, attempting to reach the royal carriage. Anti-militarist shouts flooded the Parliament hall and the throne speech was briefly drowned out.
Frank Hosford spent the May in Topeka according to the brief OCR note. The fragment mentions Topeka and the month May but offers no further detail.
Professor C G Dunlap resigns as head of the English department but will continue teaching. The department shifts to a committee basis with Prof. R D O Leary elected chairman. Chancellor Lindley praises Dunlaps leadership and supports the new plan already used successfully in other departments.
Indianapolis Sept. 20 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers urges legal proceedings to test the Kansas Industrial court law and asks broadened action on two Kansas strikes led by Alexander Howat for defying orders. He criticizes the law as a constitutional trespass and cites a 1606 Scottish parallel. He calls for union discipline and settlement to uphold wage agreements.
Assistance for the American submarine B-27, which sent a distress call Sunday night while en route from Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone to Guantanamo Bay Cuba, has been ordered by the navy department.
A curious ad prompts readers to consider whether a man refusing life insurance is denying the agent or his wife and children the protection, with a guidance line to phone 133 and “Leave it to Craig.”
Lawrence city commissioners approved a new lighting contract with Kansas Electric Utilities. The plan extends all night service, adds forty street lights, uses 250 candle power Mazda lamps, and costs $700 per year more than the old rate. The contract runs with the company franchise to April 8, 1929, with a possible renewal to 1932.
San Francisco records disclose District Attorney Mathew Brady stating four individuals discussed profiting from tampering with key witnesses in the Arbuckle prosecution. Named are Miss Joyce Clark Gabor Kingstone Reginald Morley and Mrs Morley. The group allegedly sought guidance from Milton Cohen and arranged communications to influence testimony before the grand jury.
Washington Sept 19 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes issued a warning that home brewing of intoxicating wine is forbidden while non intoxicating fruit juices may be made at home tax free by a family head registering with the collector. He noted confusion over a 200 gallon per year permit for fruit juices and clarified the distinction between intoxicating wine and non intoxicating juice.
Loyd Williams, a 15 year old student at the University, denies being an infant prodigy and says he simply plugged along to college early. He earned five hours advance credit and attended three terms of summer school to apply toward high school credit. His home is with Mr and Mrs G A Williams at 1300 Connecticut City. He has not chosen a major yet and is a product of Lawrence High.
Kaw Valley Potato show headed by R O Smith to be held in the Chamber of Commerce building Kansas City Kansas October 20 21 and 29 with ten exhibit places for early Ohios and Irish Cobblers. County agents act as chairmen with talks by northern state growers buyers and commission men and round table discussions on key problems.
In court Howard Patterson faced drunkenness charges while Horace Peterson was mistakenly listed. Judge Clark had meant to bond Peterson, not Patterson, causing a misdirected search. Patterson pleaded not guilty. bond for Peterson was returned as no charges existed.
The standing committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas met at Grace Cathedral in Topeka this afternoon to discuss matters affecting the diocese. Clerical members included Rev. James D P de Revers Kaye, Rev. R K Pooley, Rev. E H Edwards, and Rev. Cart Nau. Lay members listed were O D Hardcastle, FE Murphy, John Ames, and D W Nellis.
The state highway commission confirmed E. E. Truchlood as county engineer for Douglas County after earlier selection. The appointment authorizes him to start work, and he has now served a week in the role pending final confirmation.
Mayor Geo L. Kreeck led Lawrence officials in opposing a five percent rise in insurance rates and a proposed over ride of utility rates. He urged hiring extra counsel to block the telephone company and accused the firm of sabotaging its plant. The council discussed water mains, soft water, and a new plant pump while approving a permit for a ten stall garage project on New Hampshire Street.
A big smoker is planned for tomorrow night at the American Legion post rooms. Captain Mc Lean will bring boxers from the industrial school and fast bouts are expected. Delegates to the state Legions convention at Hutchinson will be elected at the meeting tomorrow. The smoker opens at o'clock.
The county C P A meeting will be held Thursday evening at the Chamber of Commerce rooms instead of Tuesday as previously published. Important business related to the tri state convention will likely come before the meeting. Officers urge a large attendance.
Detroit September 20 Chief Justice William Howard Taft is set to deliver the presidential address at the 29th biennial General Unitarian Conference meeting in Detroit on October 6. The event gathers Unitarian leaders and theologians from across the country with Taft appearing as a keynote speaker.
T H Miller of Indian River Orange and Truck Land Co advertises sales of 20 000 acres of orange and grapefruit land plus winter vegetables in Florida. He promises annual earnings of 5000 to 10000 dollars for a local hustling agent and invites seekers to meet at Hotel Eldridge.
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