21 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
1
A public figure repeats demand that the railroads accept his terms for settlement. The message underscores a firm stance and seeks a negotiated resolution amid ongoing transport tensions.
President Wilson pressured railroad executives to accept a settlement plan for the threatened strike and urged keeping trains running for national needs. He called the leaders to the White House for further talks as they consider arbitration and possible legislation to form an investigations board.
At an airdome service last evening a collection was taken for a portable organ for the soldiers at Fugle Pass. The fund still needed $7 to reach the $15 goal, with $8 raised. Citizens may leave donations at Peirce Music Store. the organ has been ordered and will be placed in Regimental Church for religious services.
Rev E E Stauffer of the Lutheran church spoke at the union service at the air dome. The sermon used a poem written by a penitentiary convict to illustrate the text. Music by Ednah Hopkins violinist Lone Crites soprano and Miss Weibel accompanist enhanced the evening. Dr N S Elderkin will speak at the air dome next Sunday.
County school boards plan a 10 45 a m meeting at the court house with Superintendent C Al Piney pushing for many members to attend. State Supt W D Ross could not attend earlier and Prof J A Coulter of Emporia will speak. timing aims to precede the new school year.
Burt Powell who suffered a paralytic stroke last week is reported much improved. Doctors say he must stay quiet for some time, but recovery appears almost certain. J W Miller of Lawrence visited the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Southern California products exhibit and attended lectures films and a concert as part of the daily program. The exhibit is described as the country’s largest and Miller hopes to attend the Panama Pacific International Exhibit in San Diego which will stay open year round.
Corpus Christi reports thirteen deaths from the storm that struck Monday night across south Texas counties. Nine crew members of the freighter Pilot Boy died when the vessel foundered near Aransas Pass. Mexican fatalities occurred at Katherine San Diego Sara tin La Porta. Damage is estimated at 2 million dollars, with wide destruction along 150 miles of the lower gulf coast from Corpus Christi to Brownsville and cotton fields inland.
Traf W C McNown of the University school of engineering begins a topographical survey of Bismarck Drainage district number 1 to determine benefits on nearly 1600 acres. The project, linked to Maple Grove and Haskell schemes, aims to start construction after rapid surveying with an estimated cost of $5000. Officers elected include W R Stiner as chairman and G B Wall as secretary.
The Midwest National Bank begins operations at Ninth and Grand Avenue, offering general banking with savings and women’s departments. Capitalized at 500000 dollars, stock sold at par. Directors include T J Sweeney of Lawrence, with Thornton Cooke as president and a history in local banking circles. A record deposit day is anticipated.
J R Woodward reports the death of his nephew N E Stevenson in Pueblo Colorado. He died Saturday and the funeral was held yesterday. Stevenson was born in Douglas County and had lived here for years.
James Lawrence recounts Quantrell’s 1863 raid on Lawrence as the first railroad meeting week in Millers hall preceded the assault. He describes guerilla fire, civilians fleeing, Paddock guiding escape to brush, and close calls as soldiers fired from the riverbank.
A man fired on others as he rode up to a group. The witness fled, jumped a fence, and hid in the brush until inspectors confirmed the assailants had left town.
The funeral for A Young was conducted yesterday afternoon at 704 Indiana Street by Rev. C. C. G. Brown of the First Baptist Church. It was a private service attended by family friends, with the body placed in the city mausoleum pending the completion of the Oak Hill mausoleum.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a suspension of lower coal rates from Haines mines to Kansas City on the Chicago and Alton line. The new rate drops from 1.90 to 1.25 per ton for slack coal, with opposition from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas railroads citing Illinois coal’s cheaper production.
The interurban company proposes an exclusive Lawrence express between Lawrence and Kansas City. The trip will take about one hour forty five minutes with no intermediate stops, starting from the Lawrence depot to the Third and Grand avenue freight depot in Kansas City. Freight policies and depot capabilities are described.
George Hunter aged 73, a long time resident of 1102 Mississippi Street, died yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at A. M. E. Church in North Lawrence with interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Otto Miles, missing from Lawrence for two weeks, sends a letter to his mother in Colorado stating he works for Portland Cement Co in Portland Colorado. Earlier reports speculated drowning and river searches near mills, then Denver was mentioned as a possibility. The note ends with a troubling line about his drinking as he ages.
Vice-governor H. S. Martin of the Philippine Islands praises Philippine governance and schooling. He notes expanding exports led by sugar and hemp products, emphasizes large public school attendance, and explains legislative changes that will allow natives to elect their senate. Martin plans to relocate to Lawrence with his family soon.
L L Schwope, longtime Rural Route 6 resident of Lawrence, has shipped his goods and livestock to a new Texas post office address near Ivanhoe Okla. Two sons accompanied the move. five other family members will depart by auto tomorrow, heading west to Dodge City then south. The relocation is prompted mainly by Mr Schwope's health.
A report to the Department notes money orders intended for Mexican women were misapplied. Postmasters are urged to add Senor, Senora, or Senorita for payees of that nationality to aid identification. Merchants should not cash orders for unknown or unreliable individuals. doing so is at their own risk. A.M. Dockery signs the advisory.
Mayor Francisco announced local service changes for the interurban line now used as a streetcar for North Lawrence patrons. Stops will be at Ninth Seventh Fifth and Second streets to aid short trips while tracks extend across the river. Officials say complaints were resolved and service will meet franchise provisions.
The Merchants' Association schedules a luncheon on August 29 and notes the mid day meeting will be skipped to boost attendance next week. Remodeling of the old commercial club quarters yields divided spaces for group meetings and separate facilities. John Cogan of Omaha will tour Kansas after September 15 lecturing on Better Business Methods, aiming to include Lawrence merchants.
U S Guyer who lost by one vote to E C Little for the Republican nomination in Kansas Second district withdrew his contest before Secretary of State Botkin and conceded Little’s nomination The case centered on alleged miscounts in thirty precincts and unregistered soldiers voting at the border The contest would have settled whether soldiers could vote in the primary by a state contest board consisting of Brewster Davis and Botkin
Berlin reports German forces extend offensive on the western Balkan front pushing southward in Greece. Bulgarians and Italians move into Saloniki area as Austrian and Turkish forces appear. Fierce fighting at Moglen yields casualties and prisoners.
The Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene in Bunn's Grove ended seventeen days of revival led by Rev. Mark Whitney of Newton. Attendance pleased the community, 37 conversions were reported, nine joining the church, and collections neared $400 with plans for next year.
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