26 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
1
The peace conference grows tense over the Italian crisis as delegates assess possible withdrawal. Italy’s ministers Sonnino and Saàndra plan Saturday departures, while Orlando’s Italian tour sparks demonstrations. Wilson and Orlando clash publicly over authority, with a potential breakthrough lost as the Italian train time nears departure.
Paris reports Rome's scene as Premier Orlando arrives and crowds chant against the Allies. Italian distress grows over London treaty terms while plans advance to receive German delegates next week. White House says Italian situation is clearing and Wilson endorsement broad.
The 332nd Infantry, the only American unit to fight on the Italian front, arrived to a rousing welcome in Cleve, Ohio, on April 26. The unit, composed of 78 officers and a strength of 35 men from Ohio and the western valley, was greeted by local residents and veterans.
Berlin newspapers echo President Wilson's Adriatic declarations. Boursen Zeitung calls his statement comprehensive and influential. Tagliche Rundschau suggests Italy may yield to its friends. Tageblatt urges an eleventh hour Wilson reprimand to force a total treaty revision toward the fourteen points.
King Albert received American Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels in a special audience and hosted a luncheon in his honor. Daniels attended a city hall reception, visited Waterloo battlefield Bruges and the Yser district before proceeding to the coast and on to England.
A Kansas frost caused no material damage per state meteorologist S D Flora as crops were not in sensitive stages. Alfalfa, wheat, oats spared. fruit lightly touched. In Ohio, fruit damage from cold was placed at 1.5 to 2 million dollars with wheat crops badly damaged by the recent freeze.
Ed Patton's Oh Shoot wins $850 prize and will be staged Monday by the university senior class at Bowerseck. Patton, a Rosedale medical student, created a satirical comedy where college girls rebel against a lecherous professor and seize dating power. Professor Mac Murray directs with a cast well worth seeing.
A wartime bond drive reports progress in Douglas county with about 454,000 pledged to the Victory Liberty Loan and daily booth sales boosting totals. The Tank Day schedule in Lawrence includes Topeka escorts, North College targets, and speeches by veterans Cameron Orr and Corporal Chester Parker as Lee Noftzger leads the train crew.
Washington April 26 The state of Kansas asks the Supreme Court to dismiss a suit challenging federal authority over interstate telephone tolls in a brief for Postmaster General Burleson. The government argues Congress and the president gave the Postmaster General sole power to regulate rates under the national takeover. Kansas officials seek expedited review and argue for May 5 arguments alongside a South Dakota case.
Riley s orchestra from Kansas City provided dancing at the Junior Prom last night. Soft colored lights and floral decorations transformed the gym into a festive room. Special features included toe-dances by Miss Rhea MacMurray of Kansas City and vocal solos by Miss Esther Burke and Mrs. Leon Hinkle. A three course luncheon was served at quartette tables downstairs.
Mayor George S. Kreeck requests the names and addresses of all persons who have a son or husband in the returning companies of the 35th Division. The inquiry aims to identify affected families and ensure proper acknowledgments and correspondence.
George H Ward of San Marcos Texas appears in a clipped OCR item with unclear text about his interests or actions. The readable fragment lacks dates, organizations, or concrete events to confirm the full purpose or outcome. Further context is needed to complete a factual summary.
The Dedication Class of the Scottish Rite in Lawrence held a closing banquet and program for the Ladies. Dr Wm L Burdick led as toastmaster with Col Harold D Burdick as class orator. The event honored David Passon who departs after years of service, and featured music by the K A orchestra and a pipe organ concert by Prof Carl A Preyer. Indian maidens in gala dress served at tables.
Chicago April 26 Bonds amounting to 16000 were posted for the release of William D Haywood general secretary and organizer of the IWW serving a Leavenworth sentence for espionage law violation The bond was secured by Archibald Sean a wealthy socialist financier allegedly backing the petition for mercy and release
Fraternal Aid Union reports bonds purchased in the current drive totaling over 45,000 dollars. Supreme officers bought 36,500 dollars in bonds, with supreme council officers and staff adding 7,000 dollars and plans to increase. The organization notes strong reserves from prior drives and leadership by Dr Young.
A crowded Douglas County court heard the preliminary in a hazing case against Wallace Shaw and Otto Hopfer at KU. Jose Cajucom, a Philippine Islands freshman, identified Shaw and Hopfer as his assailants and said Hopfer clipped his hair during the incident. The judge warned of moving the trial to a more private setting if disturbances continued.
Miss Mareverite Bullene, an army nurse in France for the past year, arrived in New York yesterday aboard the Frederick Wilhelm and plans to reach Lawrence soon. She is the daughter of Mrs. W. S. Metcalf and served with the L. E. F. in northern France near the front.
Mrs Crutchfield gives a social party this evening honoring her guest Miss Gardner of Hiawatha Kansas. The event reflects local hospitality and ties between families in the community.
Rogers directs center staff are preparing to hire 400 enumerators to begin in January for the United States census. The effort aims to count residents and gather demographic data for the decennial survey.
Mayor Kreeck announced the 110th Engineers would not stop in Lawrence as they head to Camp Funston. The band and many Lawrence soldiers from the 110th will serve as a personal bodyguard for Mayor Kreeck in the upcoming 35th Division parade, with overseas veterans invited to march at the head of the procession.
Two Fords collision at Ninth and Indiana streets at 12 40 am leaves Guy Barnes badly cut and cut glass in his hands after the windshields shattered. Witnesses say the Barnes car was speeding with the street lights out. Huddleston driving a westbound car reportedly had no lights. police promise prosecutions once details are learned.
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