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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces push at the center of the battle line seeking a breakthrough against German resistance. Redoubling efforts by American and French units aims to turn the tide amid heavy shelling and maneuvering on high-intensity front.
Reports from August 1 describe French American forces advancing along a 10 mile sector from Nesles to Chamery and near Sergy, with outflanking moves aimed at forcing German withdrawal. German machine gun and artillery fire intensifies as infantry engage in close combat around Seringes and Cierges.
Twenty three colored draftees marched to Union Pacific for Camp Funston as quota rose to twenty four. Parade escorted by G A R and bands, send off at the courthouse, lunch in Topeka, and a church dinner by the Negro Welfare League. Names of those who left today include Alfred L. Anderson Jr and Leroy Romea Young.
The document lists a sequence of individuals including Russell, Dixon, McGee, Thompson, Frye, Holloway, Cooper, Figgins, Porter, Conley, Hamilton, Woods, Hagan, Carson, Burnett, Young, Harding, McKinney and Burns. These names appear as part of a larger historical record or roster.
Lawrence girls enlistment drive for the United States Nurses Reserves under Surgeon General Gorgas aims to mobilize Kansas volunteers. Recruitment offices at the Stibbs Building, with a 90 number, encourage women over 18 to enroll in three training classes and be ready for assignments to nursing schools or active service.
Mrs Lizzie Kearns of 420 Alabama Street received a War Department telegram confirming that her son Thomas W. Kearns was severely wounded in action. A bricklayer by trade, he enlisted in May 1917 in the Second Engineers Company YD and is thirty years old.
Local police court fined Frenchy De Inique $300 and costs and sentenced him to ninety days in jail for violating the bone dry law after officers Smith Silverthorn and Hayter found liquor on his person. Ed Wilson, already jailed for drunkenness, aided the investigation leading to a warrant for De Inique. a Garfield street search yielded no further evidence.
Government employment agencies will limit recruitment to war industries while farms and railroads must find unskilled workers without federal help. A 500000 shortage in unskilled labor is reported, with final figures expected near 1000000 for war production and coal mining classified as wholly war work. Mrs. Joe Murray visited Kansas City today.
The Kaw Valley District Baptist Association opens its convention tonight at Ning Street Baptist Church moving from this morning. Mayor George L. Kretch, Rev. Adams of St. Luke's A M Church, and W. C. Brown will deliver the welcome. Rev. G. N. Jackson will preside and speakers outline the association’s agenda as delegates arrive.
Fragmentary weather note reports a labeling issue on all beverages with misprinted temperature indicators. The fragment mentions temperatures and beverages but lacks full details or locations to specify impacts or causation.
A Douglas County Red Cross report by executive secretary Roy E. Burt shows eight months receipts of 16096.39 with 3479. So far 7069.50 comes from membership dues and 5066.46 from donations. Most expenditures funded supplies for garments and hospital aids. shipments valued near 150000 were produced. The chapter urges monthly pledges to ensure steady support for national and local work.
The Postoffice Department has taken over U S telephone systems at midnight but no local changes yet. Kansas Telephone Co superintendent W A Nottorf says no orders have been received locally and operations continue as before. Postmaster C C Seewir awaits orders with no public plan announced for wire systems.
A bill introduced in the senate by Senator New of Indiana proposes centralizing aircraft production in a new executive department named the department of aeronautics. The secretary of aeronautics would control all matters of design purchase manufacture and production of aircraft and equipment for the army navy and marine corps.
In Alexandra Louisiana a Camp Geauregard enlisted man with 332 monthly pay saves 21 cents daily after deductions. He gives 15 to his mother 5 to Liberty Bond and 6.50 for insurance while Uncle Sam covers needs. The piece notes his plan to open a savings account.
Emperor William issues a proclamation claiming German and naval forces are united to win despite vast Allied superiority. He vows continued sacrifice, recalls colonial troops’ bravery, and urges national resolve to crush the enemy, asserting American arms cannot deter victory. The message stresses unity of army and homeland and faith in ultimate triumph.
Washington reports plans to enlarge the draft program by extending age limits. Secretary Baker said a war department bill will be introduced in congress next week to start debate. He did not confirm exact ages but indicated 19 to 40 had been discussed and rejected.
Washington reports a strong demand for one hundred million dollar black certificates of indebtedness, oversubscribed by 84.75 million, boosting total certificates outstanding as anticipation grows for the fourth liberty loan. The latest figures push the loan total to over 2.18 billion dollars.
London August 1 Parliament debated a vote of credit for 700 million pounds to fund the war. Exchequer Secretary Hiner Cranes stated the large sum reflected timing rather than new spending and hoped no further votes would be needed before year’s end.
Judge C A Smart presided in Lawrence and granted three divorces from the May term. Blanche Peltzie versus Abe Pei ends with defendant ordered to pay 12 dollars.
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