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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
1
A fragmentary note attributes a recent utilities commission order to Mayor George Kreeck. The terse wording suggests scrutiny of franchise actions, with no full text available to confirm specifics or outcomes.
Mayor George L. Kreeck condemns a Kansas Public Utilities Commission order shifting oversight of Lawrence streetcar fares and repairs to Topeka. He notes gaps in the ruling, cites unsafe track conditions on Massachusetts Street, and argues city authority has been reduced to a mere formality while franchise terms may be ignored if not to corporate liking.
Lawrence newspaper item notes longtime resident Lawrence Lander, who spent 31 years at Innes' store, has returned from Oklahoma and may stay a year with his daughter Mrs. Chas. Teter. Lander says he wouldn’t do without the Journal-World, as it keeps him in touch with old friends.
Washington reports Secretary Baker approved British military arrest of James Spohr, an American citizen, and his wife, linked to the German spy network in Palestine. They are to be brought to the United States for trial. British commission acts under occupier common law. both accused of anti-British and anti-American propaganda.
J R Holmes, vice president of Citizens State Bank, was named chairman of the Fifth Liberty Loan committee in Douglas county replacing J D Bowersock who will be away in Lawrence during the Victory loan drive. Mrs J R Bechtel and Mrs T C Chalkley named heads of local women’s committees.
Washington reports set April 1 as the date packers were released from food administration supervision including margins of profit. Chicago traders await the text of the order and expect little impact, noting last year’s profits were already below the prior limits of 9 percent on capital and 21 percent on turnover.
Paris dispatch reports Wilson warning allied premiers that talks must yield results as reparation disputes persist under the new payment plan. Foch travels to Spa to negotiate Polish access to Danzig. German troop concentrations and rail defenses loom near Posen.
Influenza closures hit Douglas county with East Hopewell fourth to shut down and others under watch. Eight district schools report cases including Range Line Centennial No 10 Prairie City Collier Globe Waybright and Clinton though not all closures justified yet. Doctors suspect spread via shared drinking cups as two long-closed schools reopen last week.
Washington reports that for army purposes any beverage with 1.4 percent alcohol is deemed intoxicating. This rule defines permissible limits for soldiers and affects distribution and enforcement within military facilities and supply chains.
A compact column presenting brief exchanges with notable city figures about what the reporter failed to secure. It captures candid opinions and reflections in a terse, period-appropriate voice.
A collection of quoted opinions from residents including John Lawson J D Bowersock T J Sweeney Alberta Corbin Dr Ida H Hyde Professor A S Olin W A McKeever Billy Hutson Mayor George S Kreeck George O Foster Geo Strong Chief Reinisch Theo Pine Frank Dimmery Lizzie K Sheldon C C Collins Mrs George J Barker C B Hosford J H Cohn and W Simons. The remarks touch on taxation entertainment whiskey prohibition smoking fires safety politics and civic matters with mixed support and opposition.
Lt Eddy was arrested by Sheriff J R Woodward on arson charges and released on 700 bail. The fire at 1834 Barker Avenue occurred February 2 about 6 55 PM. Investigators found coal oil on the downstairs floor in three rooms. Insurance claimed totaled 1424 on the dwelling and 52562 on goods with 198.65 paid on the house.
An explosion at the DuPont de Nemours powder plant complex in Boyles Gap north of Birmingham, Alabama, destroyed a corning mill and a press mill. Several people were killed and many injured as fire swept the area, with ambulances rushing to the scene and authorities reporting the blaze beyond control.
Early afternoon voting shows 1184 ballots of 8795 registered, with light turnout and scattered opposition to the high school bond proposal. High school students campaigned via Win Newmark led Paul Revere efforts as polls close at 6 pm and returns due by 8 pm.
Lawrence and surrounding officials plan a reception for Thirty-Fifth Division soldiers marching through on their way to Camp Funston for discharge. Mayor Kreeck has liaised with War Department and Washington senators to secure a stop and a commemorative token for each returning soldier.
The Brotherhood of the Baptist church was entertained last evening at Chancellor Strong's residence with talks from W R Evens Ray Brewster and Prof A S Olin on the Victory drive and related matters. Paul Rankin presided. refreshments followed. In Kansas City Kansas April 1 the municipal election is set to draw a record vote with a straight labor ticket opposing the administration.
Thirty five Douglas county men were drawn for the May term jury to hear cases in the district court. Most jurors hail from Lawrence with several from Marion Willow Springs Lecompton and Eudora. Judge C A Smart expected to arrive Thursday to decide pending February term matters.
Figures from the university registrar show KU enrolls 3 431 students this semester up from 2 956 last June. Men rise by 835 to 2 393 while women fall 370 to 1 028. Last June 1 558 men and 1 398 women enrolled. Summer enrollments and class breakdowns not yet announced.
After months of back and forth among Leavenworth and Douglas county boards the county attorney and the state public utilities commission the Eudora Bridge repair cost estimate will be sent to the utilities commission for absolute approval or disapproval. If disapproved county attorneys will seek guidance on an approved plan and if not approved new contracts will be drawn and bid. The work aims to replace the bridge apron lost in the recent flood and both counties want the project to begin. The topeka attorney general agrees the utilities commission has jurisdiction over the plans.
Wm. Ege of the Barker school district reported thirteen hens stolen last week. The birds reappeared partly at a Lawrence dealer and partly at a nearby farm. The confessed thief promised reform and probation, with no prosecution.
A Central News dispatch from Bucharest says Entente forces are landing at Constanza on the Black Sea en route to Hungary. The report cites a Co agent and notes movement toward the Hungarian front.
After survey and months of study Mayor George L. Kreeck and Sanitation Superintendent Ed Anderson push private contractors to collect and dispose of garbage. Merchants are asked to sign a voluntary agreement paying 15 cents weekly per 25 feet front for city sanitation services with a trial start day and a potential citywide expansion after evaluation.
Four workers died when a bridge at Harriman near Bristol Pennsylvania collapsed under the weight of 50 to 75 men during the launching of the 8800 ton cargo carrier Waukau. Divers were searching the Delaware River as officials reported initial death estimates between five and twenty, with four bodies recovered by dawn. The coroner of Bucks County said no more than four drowned is believed.
London dispatch from Amsterdam says a serious raid occurred Monday at Frankfort on Main. The attackers struck the Nirigge prison area, released prisoners and set fire to a building, causing damage and alarm in the city.
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