Stevenson Chosen for Clerk of Board and Finance Chief
Stevenson is selected as clerk of the board and may succeed E B Crone Meyer who resigned for state service as city finance commissioner.
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E. B. Cronemeyer
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
Board reorganized as Mitchell named president of board
U G Mitchell, now president after last night’s reorganization, succeeds W S Griesat. A L Carey elected vice president. I C Stevenson named clerk and purchasing agent at salary 101, a year. Kent becomes purchasing agent. McKeen joins the board. legal opinion sought on Stevenson holding dual posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G. Mitchell
Board of Education
W. S. Griesa
A. L. Carey
B. Cronemeyer
Kent
I. C. Stevenson
Stevenson
Co. W. McKeen
School Board Adopts Pay Raises and New Janitors
The board approved increases for Superintendent Kent to 2200 and clerk Mrs Himoe to 65 monthly for the coming year. The American Cement Plaster Co. will raise rental for the superintendent's office from 25 to 30 monthly starting September. Lawrence National Bank named school funds depository with proportional distribution by capital stock. Buildings committee empowered to rent overflow space for agriculture courses. Three new janitors were chosen by the board: Anly Walker at Cordley 60, William Lee at Woodlawn 70, A R McDuff at New York 70, joining a summer project to repair and ready buildings before opening day. Dr J F Brock spent the day in Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Himoe
F H. Olney
American Cement Plaster Company
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence
Board of Education
E. F. Crocker
Cordley
Anly Walker
Woodlawn
William Lee
New York
A. R. McDuff
Crocker
Woodlawn School
Weather Log Late Yesterday and Today
Fragmentary weather notes record yesterday temperatures around 14.80 and today showing mixed values. The garbled text mentions maximums, day parts, and unclear lines possibly indicating temperature readings and forecast cues.
City Holding Up Park Road Finishes as Engineers Question System
City commission ordered a $14 158 60 check to Kaw Paving and Construction Co of Topeka as final construction payment for the new water plant. Engineering fees remain unsettled with Black Veatch of Kansas City amid contractor-engineer disputes over extra costs and time overruns. The city plans cinder road improvements around South Park and adjacent streets with a cooperative program between property owners and the city, including curbing and paving to connect existing streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw Paving and Constructions Company
Topeka
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
Lawrence
City Commission
Tom Ventch
Thether Engineers
Bhick
Veutch
South Park
W. W. Cleland
Cleland
Holland Wheeler
Wheeler
Ity
Ris
County Commissioners See Topeka Road Making Demo
County Commissioners and County Clerk George Brune visited Topeka to view a road making machinery demonstration. A new road planer impressed officials for Douglas county as a solution to dirt road ridges and ruts after rains and harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
George Brune
Topeka
Douglas County
July death and birth report by city clerk
City Clerk Frank Brooks reports few July deaths with only eight total. All but one victim were 50 or older, including one five year old child. The month saw four births recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brooks
Knights of Columbus Convention Opens in Buffalo
The upcoming Knights of Columbus general convention in Buffalo is billed as the largest and most significant gathering in the group's history and will begin sessions today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Buffalo
Building permit chaos as Lawrence enforces new ordinance
A torn blank building permit copy in Topeka fire chief Reinisch’s possession triggers a dispute over who issued the form. The mayor, finance commissioner, and Topeka chief all deny responsibility as the new Lawrence ordinance takes effect. Without valid permits, builders may face arrests during the transition period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
W. F P. Reiniseh
tHanton
Reinisch
Ft Met
Toveka
Local Guardsmen Ordered to Big Camp at Fort Riley
Kansas National Guard rifle team practice at Fort Riley will conclude in August and a KNG team plus a civilian squad will travel to Caldwell New Jersey for the national match. About 70 to 80 guardsmen practice with federal support covering travel and expenses. Five Lawrence guardsmen and additional RCT units will join the Caldwell event. Corporal Henry Kline and several privates from Company BB and the Machine Gun company depart under Sergeant Major Samuel A. McKone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Kansas
Kansas National Guard
Caldwell
N. J
Thomas Martin
Funston
Lawrence
Ft. Riley
Henry Kline
First Glass J.P. Newman
William Wheeler
Company BB
Clarence Underwood
Samuel A. McKone
City Tackles Tractor Tracing On City Streets
City commission weighs ordinance to bar tractor and brand agent exhibitions on asphalt streets, after W W Cleland cites damage on Louisiana street. City attorney to study legality and bring proposal to next meeting. Fire department battles minor blaze near Santa Fe and Fourth street with no injuries. NC Bar Association opens annual convention in Greensboro with address by former US attorney general T W Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cleland
Louisiana
Cleland
Massachusetts
Santa Fe
Fourth Street
The
North Carolina Bar Association
Greenboro
United States
School Board Hires Builder After Monthslong Investigation
The school board approved hiring a builder after a monthslong investigation concluded last night. The action followed months of review and formal discussions by board members and school officials.
Ittner Selected as Architect for Lawrence Memorial High School
The Lawrence school board chose William B. Ittner of St. Louis as architect for the new memorial high school. After months of review of competing architects, the board authorized negotiations with Ittner, noting his larger fee but expected higher value. Construction may start next spring with Ittner's fee around SARO and the St. Louis builder’s style guiding the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ittner
St. Louis
Memorial High
Fort Lawrence
Spec Committee
Mr. Ittner
Calley
Beaver
Lawrence
Ttner
Cleveland High
Ittner
Turner
Government probes push down GO cent flour price
Kanens City dispatch Aug 6 reports government action intended to curb living costs appears to have driven wholesale flour down as much as 60 cents a barrel and flour cost drops. Stock men cite potential railroad strikes as a market influence while mill heads note government wheat purchases at guaranteed price ease prices for bakers who say bread costs remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanens City
Jargeo Mill
Fires and city alarm activity report for July
Fire Chief Wiliam F. Reinisch filed a July report noting four small fires, eight hundred twelve calls, nursing visits and maternity business as part of a city association briefing. The month saw minor alarm activity and a routine association meeting planned this evening. Old Indian- Fighter- Dead Nomneark Ohio Aug 6 Col John Quincy Adams dies at 76 after Civil War service and campaigns against Ceronoimo. General Pershing awards D S C to several A E F soldiers. Today marks the centenary of John Bidwell's birth, a California pioneer and 1892 prohibition candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Reinisch
Commission
Migelit
Nomneark
Ohio
John Quincey Adams
U. G
Culver Military Academy
Adams
Ceronimo
John Bidwell
California
Six Reasons Cited for High Cost of Living in Senate Memo
Senator Riddick introduces a resolution urging the President to use his powers to ease the High Cost of Living. The six causes cited include government waste, wartime hoarding of food and necessities, continued inflation under the Federal Reserve Act, bloated federal payrolls, and failure to enforce prohibitions restraining trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riddick
Republican
Montana
War Department
Water for Dobbin None for Autos Shifts City Policy
The city commission decided not to supply free water for radiator use by autos despite a service station applicant on Massachusetts street seeking "Free Water" for motorists. A meter will be installed to charge for water used, with Mayor Kreeck noting no precedent for free water amid existing free water for Pinckney park tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'd Dobbin
Massachusetts Street
W. W. Clelan
George L. Kreeck
Pinckney Park
Three Fires Reported Across County Fields
Three separate fires burned wheat and straw in distinct areas of the county this morning. The largest loss occurred at the farm of Harry Suften, with estimates around 1500 dollars. another blaze damaged as much as 60 acres of wheat near Lake View, with losses not yet tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennerdy
10 Fire Insurance Agency
Lake View
New City Police Officer Confirmed and Local Court Records
The city police chief announced W. P. Beaty’s permanent appointment after a six month probation period, citing prior credit for six months work. In the courthouse, Adna John Davis and Virginia Fay Scott wed by Probate Judge Lindley yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
City Commission
W. PD. Beaty
Beaty
Adna John Davis
Virginia
Fay Scott
Court House
Lindley
Chicago unions defy strike vote amid wage talks
Chicago dispatch reports Shopmen's Union secretary John D Saunders refused a grand lodge strike vote and said workers would stay off the job until wage demands and a fair Washington response are met. National issues push production goals as Palmer and Tumulty coordinate White House actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John D.saunders
The
Shopmen's Union
Grand Lodge
Saunders
Grand Lords
Washington
Hines
J. J. Forrester
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of
Palmer
Ito
Wilson
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
White Houses
League of Nations
H.C.L
Trumulty
Tumulty
H.C. S
Adinistration
Wise
Congress
White House
Walmer
Barnes
White
Federal Trade Commission
Labor Shortage Delays Fort to Fort Road Work
Labor shortage slows road construction as C C Clark Topeka has equipment ready at Mud Creek Serge but lacks enough workers. Cook O'Brien Kansas City plans to start next week if crews arrive. chamber reports more farm job applicants, hinting future relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort-To- Fort
C. C. Clark
Topeka
Mud Creek Serge
Grant Township
Cook & O’brien
Kansas City
Fort-To-Fort
Trans. Township
Chamber of Commerce Toay
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Griesat
W. McKeen
R. A. Kent
J. F. Brock
Baldwin
Coats
Germany
America
Ilamburg
City
Dinan
St.louis
Board
Dallar
Pershing
Thomas V. Sherp
Wichita
Kans
Wm. E. Tinsley
Senate
City Ambrosia
Polies
Dourkennes
Fin
Costa
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