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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1919
Page
1
Journal brief reports a proclaimed world revolution via the Hungarian Soviet, asserting joint action with Bavarians and collaboration with Russian and Hungarian soviets in a regional upheaval.
Reports from Munich and Berlin detail a Bavarian Soviet proclaiming the dictatorship of the proletariat, severing ties with old German imperialism, and promising a socialist community. Arrests extend to Justice Minister Landsberg, General Von Kleist, and other social democrats amid a growing regional upheaval.
Forty men serving sentences at Leavenworth federal prison faced deportation as undesirables. Twelve I W W members granted bail pending rehearing include Charles Ashleigh Ragnar Johnson Louis Parenti Francisco Leo Laukki John Avil Patterson Vladimir Lossieff Charles Rothfischer Francis Miller Siegfried Sternberg Clair L Dietrich. Dietrich studied at the Sorbonne after serving with the 3rd Field Artillery in France.
A Philadelphia inventor W. W. McFarlane unveils a wearable wireless system hidden in a tin dinner pail. The apparatus reportedly works over 50 yards, allowing a wife to monitor or send a kiss to her husband by radio when he is away.
The Lawrence board of education reviewed plans from about twelve architects for a new Liberty Memorial high school costing 230000 dollars. A committee will evaluate all proposals to avoid last minute changes during construction. Four architects have visited Lawrence to discuss designs with officials. Consideration was given to moving two houses from the high school site and possibly renting them now to sell later.
The city commission orders Louis Rockland and Albert Glathart to repair or tear down their Massachusetts Street structures within 30 days. The Glathart building houses a blacksmith shop while the Rocklund structure sits behind the Hiawatha cafe. If Mrs. Hattie Parsons address is found, she will receive a similar notice for her New York Street property deemed dangerous. Henry Parsons had previously received a similar notice before his death. subsequent letters to his wife were returned Addressee Unknown.
Last night at 10 o'clock smoke was reported from the Van Williams store at 1031 Massachusetts street. Fire crews arrived with an aerial truck but found no blaze and returned, chalking the alarm as false. The Reinisch company sits next door to the Williams shop.
Two delegates from every county Sunday school will meet in a convention today. Session runs 2 to 4 o clock at the City Y M C A building. Principal speakers are Dr S S Klyne and Charles A Cas ter. A private camp at 2 30 p m of Lee's army at Re House Virginia is noted.
South Park may see costly improvements funded by adjacent property owners. The plan, announced by Commissioner W W Cleland, calls for curbed driveways with a cinder coating like two years ago on the park's west side, to be built by owners with the city performing hauling and spreading. A paved option on the south side was suggested by General W S Metcalf, with county officials also seeking a paved north side near the courthouse. A joint city county meeting will review the proposal this week, with Cleland assigned to investigate.
J E O'Donnell was named in charge of the public school dental clinic by the Lawrence School Board. He will supervise free dental care for pupils for three half days weekly, aligning with a recent board rule to expand clinic work. Substitutes Ruth Anderson Gert Boyle and Wilma Arnett were placed on salary for extra duties.
The board approved net 25 000 dollars in bonds for Central School projects including 1250 Genta site work and a 4000 dollar bond issue. The Central site, first opened 1900, reflects a late eighties schoolhouse and was condemned. Governors from Mexican border states and W P Hobby of Texas met to discuss border conditions and finance.
Mayor Geo L Kreeck proclaims the week of April 1 1910 as Clean-Up Week to clean alleys yards and homes to prevent fires improve conditions and beautify Lawrence. The declaration is sworn with the mayoral signature on April 8.
Mrs. Anna Armstrong, widow of landowner William Armstrong, was found dead at her home at 2100 Louisiana street. Coroner says no violence. death appears natural. The Armstrongs were among the county’s wealthiest families, with historic land holdings including land later forming Has Kell reservation, and the site of the future high school. Funeral plans postponed awaiting Mr. Armstrong’s arrival in Loveland, Colorado.
A petition signed by Mrs. E. M Gilmore and others asked the city commission to build a new lateral sewer in the alley south of Lincoln street. The petition was referred to the streets and public works commissioner for consideration and may be discussed with other summer contract plans.
Frank W Woolworth founder of the 25 and 10 cent store died at Glen Cove L I at age 47. He built a vast empire in retail and the Woolworth Building in Manhattan became a landmark. Born April 13 1864 he started as a errand boy and rose to millionaire proprietor with stores in the United States Canada and England.
The Agriculture Department reports April 1 winter wheat conditions show 99.8 percent as the best on record with 49 million acres yielding an estimated 837 million bushels. Kansas and Oklahoma reach 101 and 100 respectively, Wisconsin shows 89, with overall favorable moisture and fewer winter kills. The total area planted tops 49 million acres, signaling the largest crop ever if weather cooperates.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announced a Birds Home Builders contest for city youths. Boys and girls will craft bird houses to be sold by the chamber with $10 prize money for the best models. Also discussed were freight gate increases by the Kaw Valley interurban and transportation committee actions.
William Zimmerman, a caller at Steve Ogden's home, was charged with carrying concealed weapons and drunkenness after reporting to the police with a four inch knife and a pint of whiskey. Officer McCreary arrested him. Police Judge C C Stewart fined him $35 and costs.
The young ladies of the Baptist church served as ushers yesterday evening guiding attendees at the event. They formed the church’s ushering team and greeted all comers with orderly conduct.
Fourth and Fifth block residents on Perry Street protested to the city commission against grading the street. They claim gardens up to the roadway line would lose ten to twenty five feet of cultivated plots. City Attorney Thiel says gardens cannot extend to the road and warns the city could face damages if accidents occur due to the narrow roadway.
City commissioners discussed funding for a Fort to Fort highway and debated routing via Seventh Street or Fourth Street. Commissioner Cleland questioned the benefit district share and the high costs of excavations on Seventh Street versus a line over Lime Kiln Hill.
Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg, measuring East Poland’s food and health needs, says relief has improved but remains far from enough. He warns 5,000,000 displaced across 10,000 square miles depend on allies for aid and urges monthly shipments.
Paris reports predict a signing meeting in fifteen to twenty days as the Allied conference under Wilson nears decisions on a tribunal and German surrender terms. The Four Nation Council meets amid tension as American delegates push to accelerate work at Versailles while noting Wilson may miss this afternoon’s sessions. A New York dispatch notes Wilson’s voyage date changes with the George Washington sailing April four in transit to Brest, arriving at the French fort P on April 17.
Tardaman Singh, high caste student, will be the chief speaker at a Trinity meeting of the Lutheran church brotherhood this evening. His topic is The Religions dia. Miss Florence Butler, dean of the School of Arts at the University, will perform in a French play Les Boulinard. New workers arrived at Reuter-Sek Organ Company factory for installation at the sonic temple. Easter service and Te Deum are planned.
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