President Outlines Definite Plan for Settlement
A report notes the president has a definite plan to settle the committee dispute. It states the plan will be proposed tomorrow and aims to end the stalemate with clear steps and timelines.
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16 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
1
Mediation Seen as Step Toward Rail Strike Settlement
Reports from New York quote a brotherhood leader stating no arbitration will occur while President Wilson finalizes a settlement plan for the railroad strike. The plan, to be reviewed by a joint Senate committee and company reps, contemplates wage rules and an investigating commission. The outcome hinges on talks with four brotherhood chairmen who accepted a Washington meeting to discuss settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission
Saise
Federal Industratie Commission
Wilson
Four Brothers
Washington
Attempted Wreck of House in Kansas City spurs guard
In Kansas City a second attempt within six weeks partially wrecked the home of Be Williams in a white district. Williams, his wife, and a child were uninjured. one side of the house was blown out. A patrolman guarding the house briefly left to eat, and the explosion occurred moments after. Police report anonymous threats tying Williams to forced relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexra
Kansas City
Be Williams
Williams
Rin Besadey
Farner meeting dates set for September 1 and 14
The extension division of the state agricultural college lists dates for the Farmers Partners Institute meetings as September 1 and 14. The notices indicate group events with topics on agriculture, farm planning, and land management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farner
Bugsins
State
Aaricultural College
Institut
Theowlan
Russians Renew Carpathian Offensive Against Austrians
Russian forces push west of Vorokhta and Ardzemoy in the Carpathians after taking Jablenita, with Austrians retreating west. Reports say Donatelloff’s troops have captured thousands of men and several guns as the frontline steadies to protect the Russian left in the Stanislau-Halicz area toward Lemberg. Meanwhile Italian and French air raids and Austrian counterclaims fill dispatches from Berlin and Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jablenita
Hungary
Vorokhia
Ardzemoy
Petrograd
Stanislau-Halicz
Lemberg
Executive Committee Plans Next Year Summer Conference at Woodlawn Park
The closing of the summer conference drew about 400 attendees as four goodbye rings were formed on the park campus. Rev B R Wiener preached, altar calls were made, and debt payments were pledged as the executive committee led by Rev B H Wendland outlined plans for a larger next year convention. Lawrence was favored as the site with many expressing strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Park
Park
B. R
Wiener
B. H. Wenslland
Clerksdale
Missouri
Milton Erffinger
St. Joseph
Mis Couri
J. F. Houck
Newton
Kansas
Lawrence
Milks Dairy Ordinance Discussed by Dairy Men and Officials
Dairy men and others meet with the commissioner to discuss provisions of a proposed milk ordinance. The gathering focuses on rules governing dairy operations and enforcement parameters, outlining concerns and potential impacts on producers and consumers.
Milkmen Push for Enforced Milk Ordinance at City Hall
About thirty milkmen and citizens met with Commissioner Holyfield at City Hall to review the dairy ordinance. He cautioned that enforcement would cover retail sellers and urged improvements to the law. dairy men pledged compliance while discussing licenses, sampling, and contamination safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsfield
Holyfield
Lawrence
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Kansas weather report notes yesterday and today show generally fair conditions with light winds. Forecast calls for little temperature change through today and into tomorrow with no significant weather events expected.
Extends Across River As New Bridge Grows Forward
Workers place final steel for the last span of the new bridge across the river. Concrete for remaining spans set for September 1. Framework advances on the fast arc sections while Santa Fe track spans begin, shaping a major river crossing ahead of full travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Funeral of Stiner Schmidt in local burial
The funeral of Stiner Schmidt, who died by his own action in a Santa Fe hotel, was held yesterday afternoon at Dak Hil cemetery with Rev. E B Stauffer officiating. A man who had no relatives in this country, only a sister in Switzerland, was identified by Lerner of 419 East Thirty-third City, Mo. An effort will be made to notify the sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiner Schmidt
Santa Fe
Fumk
Lerner
Schmidt
Switzerland
Telegram changes Hughes speech date in Topeka
Topeka reports a telegram from William R Wilcox in charge of Charles E Hughes itinerary stating Hughes will now speak on September 1 instead of the prior date. The message redirecting the schedule yesterday was an error and corrects the date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
William R. Wilcox
Charles E Hughes
Republican Presigen
Gay
Capper
Hughes
Picnic Cup Drive Draws Big Salvation Army Crowd
A Salvation Army picnic expects a large turnout. Attendees are asked to bring drinking cups as organizers cannot supply enough. The event begins at 1 15 at the corner of Eighth and Massachusetts and proceeds to Wealand Park for a day of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Eighth and
Massachusetts
Wealland Park
Potter Lake Closes For Summer No Swimming Allowed
Potter Lake will be closed for the summer and swimming banned after today guarded to enforce the rule. No arrangements were made with local officials to use the lake during the final four weeks of term. Water quality remains acceptable despite low rainfall. Also noted are remarks on Kansas constitutional convention reports, visits by historic figures, and a Baptist preacher upcoming sermon plus local students attending Epworth League institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Lake
Uni Sity
Lawrence
John Shea
Plans to reorganize Kansas Natural Gas in receivership
Stockholders protective committee in Pittsburg announces plans to reorganize the Kansas Natural Gas Company to exit receivership. A new stock issue valued at 9 000 000 is to fund refinanced operations with 4 500 000 to be raised, expanding gas fields and pipelines in Kansas and Oklahoma to improve service and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kaneas Natural Gas Company
Kansas
Oklahoma
Independence
Kansas Natural Gas, Company
Cleari
Itavas
W. W. Splane
Union Natural Gas Corporation of Oil
Ois
M. L. Benedum
Rajedlunte Trees Oi Company
Pittsburgh
G. T. Bra ‘den
Theitahorta Natural Gas
Companan
T. Whitcomb
Ty Natural Ane Corylion
Pittsburch
Kan
Don Johns Sets Mile Record in Overland Park Races
Don Johns, brother of Will Fohies, set a new world mile record on an Indian motorcycle at Overland Park Denver, clocking 49 15 seconds on a circular dirt track. Terre pressed him early, but Johns maintained pace. He later faced a mishap in the 50 mile race, was thrown from his machine, suffered cuts and bruises, but returned to remove his bike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iland Park
Denver
Don Johns
Will Fohies
Oennile
t Don +behne
Soh Terre
Johns
Myrel Thine
PLEASE PASS THE PIANO and Put Plenty of Flute at Bach
Chicago August 16 In a University of Chicago lecture Rector Robert Stevens lists musical palate items with playful pairing of foods and beverages to instruments. He proposes Fort equivalents and bill of fare including water cello after dinner smoke Chopin trout Gilbert Sullivan and Vienna sounds with clarinet champagne and steak. He jokes about Irving Berlin All day sucker being prohibited by health department. Bach Gatmeal Jer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Stevens
University of Chicago
Stevens
Chopin
Gilbert Cand Sullivan
Irving Berlin
Health Department
Bach
Big Increase in Licenses for Automobiles in Five Weeks
Secretary of State announces a sharp rise in auto license applications. In the current five weeks of the fiscal year, registrations exceed the total for the previous year ending June 30, 1916. Mark Botkin credits newspaper publicity with much of the boost. Miss Cora Haze of Kansas City visits relatives in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Haze
Kansas City
Lawrence
Record Summer School closes with breezy session attendance
Summer school ends after four weeks at Mount Oread with a record 322 attendees in the breezy session, about 100 more than last year. Sixteen instructors were employed for the term and Dean I J Kelly pushed four weeks to let students pursue desired work. Registrar’s office remains busy through the summer with mail, inquiries, catalogs, grades, and soldier pay. Y M C A board met at noon to plan fall work, delegating tasks to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Kelly
Kansas Bankers Kill Federal Bill Threatening Branch Banks
Kansas bankers opposed a Senate amendment to a federal banking bill that would allow national banks to establish branch banks in large cities. A Kansas City meeting on August 7 issued strong protests, joined by bankers from other states, leading to an announcement that objectionable portions would be removed. The change aimed to prevent a shift to a nationwide network of large city branches, preserving local banking autonomy and business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Bankers Association
Senate
Congress
United States
Kansas City
Kansas
Congressman Glass
Conference Committee of Banks and Currency
Congr
Man Taggart
Lin Togne
Canada
Calgary
Sheriff Recovers Escapee After Break From Officer
A prisoner escaped from an officer in a Loa calnah rent area while traveling toward Kansas City. A search in Davis and nearby towns failed to locate him. The escape occurred at the Stone restaurant in Lawrence where he left, and authorities ongoingly traced his movements toward Kansas City. High view notes show continued efforts by local authorities and a summer absence for some officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopra
Bound Over to District Court in Bank Robberies
Ralph Evans Barney Ballew Mulky and Frank Matky were bound over to the October district court term on one count of first degree robbery for the Jarba lo and Linwood State bank holdups. Witnesses identified Evans but were unsure about Ballew and Mulky as the other participant. The hearing drew Kansas City detectives and a crowded courtroom with judges setting bonds at $1000 for Evans and $5000 each for the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Ralph Evans
Bammeren
Frank Matky
Linwood
District Court
Williar T. Wertiz
Yesans
Kansas City
Barney Ballew
Mulky
Linwood Bank
Evans
Hve
E T. W. Martin
Gushier
Lin‘wond
Imink
Distates
NO TOUR FOR WILSON DELIBERATIONS ON SPEAKING
After a conference with the Democratic campaign committee chairman Vance C. McCormick the president will make no broad stumping tour though he may accept speaking invitations at cities. Current engagements are Hodgenville Ky Sept 1 St Louis Sept 24 with possible Atlantic City Sept 8 and Boston Oct dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Democratic Campaign Committee
Vance C. Mec
Cormick
National Foe
McCormick
White House
Pacific
Hodgensville
St. Louis
Atlantic City
Boston
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