17 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
A Mexican government report confirms that Huerta’s war minister was killed in battle while the chief died in the fighting. the event signals a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. The scattered reports describe the chaos and shifting command as rival forces clash near the capital.
Reports say General Aureliano Blanquet was killed near Chavaxtla while leading a small, poorly equipped rebel band. Vera Cruz authorities and New York sources dispute the death, noting Blanquet sent a cable claiming arrival at Huastecs Vera Cruz and urging mail to a listed address.
Des Moines April 17 The Iowa House closed its Rathbun case by censuring Gov. Harding for his involvement and criticizing Attorney General Havner. The body then approved a majority report finding Havner not guilty of misconduct while censuring his actions. A motion to substitute the minority report failed 49 to 53.
Grant Township resident McNamara elected treasurer of the Maple Grove Drainage District to fill the vacancy from D. Denman who resigned and moved away. The district has accomplished practical work in its short life. Bolsheviki claim victories across the western Russian front from Baltic to Black Sea in official dispatch.
Zurich April 17 Former German Princess Cecile seeks a divorce from Frederick William amid charges of cruelty and infidelity. Grand Duchess Anastasie claims Cecile faced pressure from the royal family and fled to avoid capture. In Ohio, Mrs. C N Sears dies at 83 in Chillicothe, leaving four sons and a daughter with extended kin and university ties.
Reports of executions in Budapest of Count Michael Karolyi and Arch Duke Joseph are denied. Vienna notes continued quiet and progress toward property nationalization. It cites only about twenty naturalized Americans and American wives of Hungarians in Hungary, with possible efforts to send funds there.
London learns of grave Turkish unrest with internal disorder, fearing Armenian massacres near Smyrna as brigands roam near Constantinople. British authorities report union and progress movement reorganizing secretly amid attacks and murders.
A Maundy Thursday ritual at the temple is open only to Scottish Rite Masons who have received at least the 18th degree. The Mystic banquet and extinguishing the lights start at 7 30 tonight with taper relighting Sunday afternoon at o o’clock for all Scottish Rite Masons and their families.
Kaw Valley Interurban fabricates a return to the old route after two or three cars used the inter-city viaduct linking Kansas City Missouri with the Kansas side. The plan to shorten the trip by fifteen to twenty minutes is now uncertain and schedules may not change.
Bavarian forces with artillery and mine throwers began a morning advance on Munich per the Tageblatt. It remains unclear if a decisive battle has occurred, with authorities awaiting sufficient reliable troops to surround the city.
Vienna reports that foreign families, especially American suitors, offer marriage to wealthy Austrian heiresses to safeguard fortunes from nationalization. The piece suggests such alliances are sought to preserve property amid upheaval.
The Elks lodge sold a $1,000 municipal bond to invest in a Victory bond and directed its funds to patriotic causes amid strong community support.
Paris April 17 Germany intends to present counter damage claims at Versailles. The Frankfurt Gazette reports German negotiators will ask payment for damages from aerial attacks occupation delays in peace talks and prolongation of Bolshevik and Spartacist unrest.
Douglas County districts compete for large American flags in the Victory Loan campaign. The two top schools by per capita bond subscriptions receive flags, with totals based on school population and all district residents eligible to buy bonds. J R Holmes promotes rural schools' participation to boost the drive.
Pittsburg Kansas April 117 Alex J Truier Howat president of the Kansas district United Mine Workers challenges Dr H A Garfield federal fuel administrator to direct affairs of their organization in this district The message replies to Garfield urging miners to return to work and appear before the labor board to submit complaints
Airplanes were used to quell disorders in Punjab. A passenger train was attacked and Gujranwala railway station wrecked as planes from Lahore bombed and machine-gunned the mob. Unrest lingers in Delhi and Lahore. officials urged calm and reopening of shops or face action.
In Milan on April 17 clashes between Socialists and anti Socialist groups killed four and wounded several. Avanti offices were wrecked amid the disturbances as workers in Milan Bologna Turin and Genoa began a 24 hour strike. An American scouting party near Archangel reported a Bolshevik patrol ambush yesterday wounding several enemies.
Lieutenants Otto and Parker and Mechanician Hornby, army fliers, reported safe in Nicaragua after the S-7 big plane could not depart from Blue Fields, Nicaragua, toward Havana due to engine trouble. They were prevented from starting for Havana and located in Nicaragua.
London papers debate the premier's Commons address with praise from Telegraph Express Graphic and Chronicle while Labour papers Lab or organ Herald argues pledges cannot all be kept. Some see reasons to withhold peace terms and caution on fulfillments. Lenine rule waning in Russia with efforts to reach moderates.
A chimney spark caused a small fire at 1229 Ohio Street yesterday around 3 25 PM. Mrs I L Garrett’s residence suffered about 60 dollars in damage. The house is owned by Mrs B Griffith. Firefighters used chemicals to douse the blue flame on the roof while the aerial truck from the city department helped tackle the blaze. The scene marked another run for the historic motor steamer relic now joined to the fire fleet.
Telegram from Omsk to official quarters here alleges 1800 people were killed at Ufa by Bolsheviki duties. The figure includes 400 women and is reported as part of the April events in London.
Maj P Wood announced plans to fly from Eastchurch to Lim erick this afternoon and, if weather holds, begin a trans Atlantic crossing tomorrow.
A government poultry exhibit with a life size backyard plant and a portable fence will be shown April 21 22 and 23. The show is in cooperation with Kansas State Agricultural College and the U S Department of Agriculture with Harry A Sibley directing arrangements and John Kilworth providing space at 819 Massachusetts Street.
T d Sweenes treasurer for Woodland Park Trust reports 15500 is in hand or ready on demand for the Woodland Park purchase. About 1500 more remains to be collected for the purchase and additional funds may cover repainting and repairing buildings. Public interest remains high and further contributions are expected.
The First Methodist church invites parishioners to a Friday night service starting at . o'clock with Holy Communion administered by Rev. S. St. Klyne, the church pastor.
A special detail centers on CH. Ed’s company as it assumes crucial duties regarding a machine gun project. Officials confirm the unit is assigned specific responsibilities essential to the program’s progress and security.
A machine gun company of the Kansas National Guard will unveil Victory Loan posters in Lawrence this afternoon at 4 30 o clock. The display includes five large posters and a small windshield sticker, with Christy a leading design titled Americans All. Nearly 400 posters will be placed in shop windows and on walls citywide, coordinated by Chairman Holmes.
University of Kansas plans a holiday in Lawrence as Company M returns from Camp Funston to be discharged. Chancellor Frank Strong announces the national guard unit will be in town within three to four weeks and the campus will greet the returning KU men with a band, families, and the "Rock Chalk" cheer. The university whistle will sound to signal the celebration and inform students of the parade event.
M. H. Read, principal of Holton High School, has been elected superintendent of Holton public schools. He accepted the post with a substantial salary increase over his current pay. Read has served as junior high principal and led the school garden campaign, organizing city garden projects tied to schools.
A Douglas County hog sale at the Fe yards market drew varied fortunes for local farmers. Channing Shop earned 2048 dollars from seventy hogs, while Mr. Shepherd and others did not fare as well. Dunning topped the market with the highest price per head ever paid at the stock yard, earning twenty dollars per hundred. Parcels to Africa and parcel post tests are also noted in the scattered text.
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