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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1921

Page

2

Coal field delegates open United Mine Workers convention

Delegates from U S and Canadian coal fields assembled in Indianapolis for the United Mine Workers biennial convention. President Lewis expected to present reports with action recommendations while consideration of key issues like wages unemployment foreign labor and mine nationalization may be deferred until late in the week.

Aindianapolis Canada United Orders of America Lewis

Will Protect Russia At Disarmament and Far Eastern Talks

Washington dispatch says the State Department conveyed assurances that legitimate Russian interests will be guarded at the disarmament and Far Eastern conferences. The message was sent to the authorities at Chita in response to a request for Russian representatives to be admitted to the conference.

Washington State Department Far Eastern Chita

Plans Human Auction At Public Library Steps

New York on September 19 Urbain Ledoux announced that one unemployed woman and twenty five men asked to sell their services at an auction planned on the public library steps tonight. He warned police and labor leaders that force would fail and that song would be the only effective weapon for service members, who face a dire plight.

New York Urbain Ledoux P Public Library Olice Iiid

Copper Discovery in Shetland Sparks Mining Plans

London reports a significant copper find in Shetland with rich lodes and initial estimates of half a million tons of ore. Experts begin laying down mining plant and expected start of mining next month.

London Shetland

Police Court Grist and Bond News

Dick Bryant was fined ten dollars in police court this morning for speeding and running with his cutout open. The trial of James Dixon on a charge of disturbing the peace proceeded on Saturday morning. Dixon was released on bond.

Dick Bryant James Dixon Dixon

Farm House Robbed Near Lawrence Reported

The farm home of Mr Wheaton six miles southeast of Lawrence was robbed Sunday night in the presence of the family. Sheriff J. Johns received the information this morning. Some dishes and other household articles were taken.

He H. Asher Leaves for Maryville on Business Trip

He H. Asher departed this morning on a business trip to Maryville, Ohio. He is expected to visit several meetings with local partners and return by the end of the week.

Maryville, O

Rumors Denied on Danish King Visit to U S

Copenhagen reports rumor that King Christian of Denmark would visit the United States as an official guest is unfounded. Influential Danes and Americans in Copenhagen believed a royal trip could deepen ties and show Denmark’s gratitude for America’s aid in regaining Slesvig from Germany, but no plans exist.

Christian Denmark Copenhagen Christian of Denmark United States America Slesvig Germany

Alligators Reported Found in Shanghai

Shanghai authorities note the first recorded alligators seized during July and early August. The initial specimen measured six feet, retrieved from the Whangpoo river by Chinese on a cargo junk, with a second at four feet four inches.

Shanghai Whangpoo

Kansas News Notes Highlights From Across The State

A Kansas roundup notes fake ten dollar bills circulating in Coffeyville during Montgomery County fair influx. Great Bend hosts a dinner for teachers and business college staff to foster cooperation. Leavenworth reports book shortages amid back-to-school demand. Wichita prepares for the Pifnak ers golden jubilee meeting and notes families camping in tents. Fort Leavenworth bases motor repair shops for a 200 man plant. Hays Normal School reports a 35 percent enrollment rise as teaching careers regain appeal. Mrs. Frank Strong visits Kansas City.

Coffeyville Montgomery County

Jayhawker Coach Tests Players in New Positions

Coach Clark experiments with versatility as players shift roles during daily scrimmage on a soft field. Weatherman labels not used. (Note: replace with accurate entity-rich summary per source.)

Clark

Legion Posts Form Nine Team Football League in Coffeyville

Seven American Legion posts in Kansas and two in Oklahoma organize a nine‑game football schedule this season with Armistice and Thanksgiving Day finales. Delegates from Sedan Independence Bartlesville Tulsa Parsons Chanute Neodesha Caney Coffeyville plan practice sessions and pennant‑contending lineups, with local workouts on Catholic School grounds.

Coffeyville Kan American Legion Oklahoma Sedan Independence Bartlesville Tulsa Parsons Chanute Neodesha Caney

Coffeyville Post Names Captain and Plans Schedules

Harold McGugin elected business manager for the team and handling negotiations with rival squads. Froggy Brigham named captain from Coffeyville post squad. Bill Murray, last year’s captain, expected back from La Junta Colorado to compete in back field.

Harold McGugin

Big Prize List at Kansas Golf Meet

The Southeastern Kansas Golf Association will hold its annual tourney in Parsons from September 24 to 27 with prizes totaling 600 dollars in cups and cash. At least seventy five entries are expected. A featured event September 25 pairs William and David Jolly with William Garre and Ed Dudley for a 100 dollar purse.

Parsons Kan Southeastern Kansas Golf Association William David Jolly Independence Charute William Garre Ed Dudley Pittsburg Association Parsons Club

Freshman Team Growth Under Lindsey Plan

Lindsey says the freshman football squad will include about forty five players this season, aiming to build depth for the program. The statement describes a sizable freshman group expected to rise to varsity readiness as the season progresses.

Freshmen Practice Set After Suit Check

Adrian Lindsey, freshman coach, announced this morning that best men from the eighty have reported. Practice likely starts Wednesday. This afternoon will be spent checking suits and a field west of the varsity practice area has been secured for first year men.

Adrian Lindsey

Prep for Pittsburg game as Haskell Indians practice

Haskell Indians begin final week of prep for Friday game with Pittsburg Normal in Pittsburg. The team held signal practice last night and will likely scrimmage tonight continuing the week with signal drills to sharpen attacks for the upcoming clash.

Haskell Indians Pittsburg Normals Pittsburg Braves Redskins

Sports Notes Highlights From Early Fall Events

The Midget Smith-Jack Sharkey bout is set for Aurora on Sept 22. An interstate golf championship unfolds in Boise from Sept 24. Midnight lawn tennis parties thrive in the Shetland Islands during late June and early July’s perpetual daylight. The Duke of York has joined the Jockey Club. Captain Webb’s 1875 English Channel swim remains the first successful crossing in 21 hours 45 minutes. Ohio State will play three East games this season against Syracuse Columbia and West Virginia. Tex Richard books three eight round and one fifteen round bout for Madison Square Garden season opener Sept 23. The next PGA Championship at Wood Country Club is the week of Sept 26. Western Conference football season action commences.

Aurora Boise Idaho Shetland Islands Duke of York King George Jockey ‘Club English Channel Capt Webb Ohio State University Syracuse Columbia West Virginia Madison Square Garden Tex Richard Professional Golfers’ Association Inwood Country Club

Contests Schedule for Nov 19 Highlighted by Big Ten Games

Illinois vs Ohio State in Columbus, Minnesota facing Michigan at Ann Arbor, Purdue up against Indians, plus Chester hosting England’s first horse race site.历史 notes recount Roy McCormick buying estate Ringside in Surrey and a new automatic lawn tennis server.

Illinois Ohio State Columbus Minnesota Michigan Ann Arbor Purdue Chester England John L. Sullivan Roy McCormick America Surrey Ngland Ireland Boston Annapolis

Freshmen Football Call Goes Out at K U Practice

The general call for likely freshmen football players was sent by postcard today. The men will report for practice tomorrow as coach Patsy urges players to eat what they like and what agrees.

Patsy

Brick De Bernardi Emerges as Centerpiece for E. C. A. C.

Dr. Forrest C. Allen hails Brick De Bernardi as the perfect basketball player and plans for him to lead at center. Described as long and rangy, he played center on the E. C. A. C. squad last spring with Dutch Lonborg. Also skilled in baseball, Brick starred in center field for Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, for two years.

Forrest C. Allen Brick” de Bernardi de Benardi Lonborg Westminister College Fulton, Mo

Kiwanis Lunch Meeting Set at Fair Grounds Thursday

Kiwanis club members will meet at the fair grounds Thursday at noon to carry out their county fair boosting program and hold the weekly luncheon. The Presbyterian church ladies will furnish the luncheon in the building north of the pavilion.

Kiwanis Club the Presbyterian Church

Lawrence leaves for Omaha Nebraska today

FLB. Lawrence, who has been spending a few days here, departed this day for Omaha Nebraska. David Babb spent the day in Kansas City.

Flb Lawrence Omuaha Nebraska David Babb Kansas City

Seattle Murder Trial Opens Over Bride Disappearance

Seattle on September 20 James Mahoney aged 38 goes on trial for murder in superior court for the disappearance of his 67 year old bride on April 16 and the recovery of a mutilated elderly woman’s body from a Lake Union trunk on August 8. The state asserts a $200000 property motive. The defense initially questioned insanity but Mahoney pleaded not guilty and stood mute. Trial is expected to last about two weeks.

Seattle James Mahoney Superior Court Lake Union Mahoney

Two Bound Over In Douglas County Courts

Lora Porter charged with criminal assault and Nel Gaumer charged with uttering fraudulent checks were bound over to the November term of the Douglas county district court to stand trial. Both defendants were remanded to jail for failure to furnish required bonds.

Lora Porter Nel Gaumer Douglas County District Court

J S Henderson Heads to Parker Kansas on Business

J S Henderson traveled to Parker Kansas today to conduct business activities.

J. S. Henderson Parker Kansas

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