22 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
1
County assessment was fixed at 23.7 mills last week. Officials say tax rates will reflect the new levy as the year progresses. Citizens are urged to review local tax notices for specifics and any changes to property bills.
Douglas county commissioners will meet to consider the budget and levy, aiming to certify the levy to the county clerk by August 28. They will discuss the bridge budget for next year with engineer Lloyd Duffee, seek ways to keep the levy near 3 percent, and compare with Atchison county’s 3.7 mills. City officials plan a Monday session to fix the city tax levy. In other news, N E Hanna of North Lawrence was injured when a gear wheel fell on him at the Lawrence Tie plant. his condition improved today.
President Wilson may travel to New York to greet General Pershing on his return from France next month. White House officials would not confirm plans to review the Pacific fleet in San Francisco or abandon a speaking tour to promote the peace treaty.
Cleveland August 22 The national labor party will hold its national convention in Chicago on Saturday November 22 with about 1500 to 2000 delegates from numerous labor organizations across the country in attendance Max Hayes chairman of the executive committee announced today.
The report notes yesterday evening at 7 pm and today at 2 pm with maximum and minimum temperatures recorded. Specific values are unreadable in the source.
Henry W Lynch of Monterey testifies before Senate and agricultural panels on the Kenyort bill to license and regulate the packing industry. He argues small packers favor small profits, big packers offer better prices to producers and lower costs to consumers, while banks fear financing stockmen due to industry uncertainty and lower markets. He condemns the legislation as destructive and calls for careful evaluation of packers as a market menace.
August 22 report from the peace conference says Arch Duke Joseph and the Hungarian government are expected to resign within days. The council plans no drastic action beyond instructions to the inter allied military commission in Budapest for delivery to the Hungarian government. It viewed Arch Duke Josephs government as unpopular and said it would not deal with it.
Nashville attorney Lee Douglas filed libels against about 18.2 million eggs valued at 500000 dollars seized by the government to be sold to the public. Proceeds after costs go to the owners. County commissioners plan a hearing on the proposed Golden Belt road route north of the Union Pacific line in Grant township to decide if federal funds can levy a share of the opening cost.
A first hand senate briefing recounts how Japan pressed for Shantung or aChina treaty linkage during wartime negotiations. Prof Williams notes President Wilson faced British French backing for Japan’s claims while seeking to avoid binding outcomes. The piece also notes a University summer session ending and a Ford car theft at an Eudora picnic.
A boy named Marley fell into a silo while painting a porch area near Rudora. He sustained injuries but is described as rarely hurt, as authorities and family respond to the accident. Mrs. Moda Pearson of Lawrence is noted in the surrounding context.
Lawrence and other Kansas towns advertise army school positions at Fort Leavenworth with rapid promotion. Open roles include rotary lithographic operator and various clerical posts with monthly pay from 18 to 51 dollars, and duties for sergeant major ranks. Lawrence station is on Massachusetts street.
Peter Kloekner, a leading Tchenich industrialist, told a Jeity hearing that Germany faces an economic catastrophe even if a 10,000 ton gas levy is cut by half. He warned production would cease, hurting railways and power plants.
Service on the Lawrence streets railway halted from 10 to 11 noon due to a water wheel failure at the power plant. After two hours the wheel was repaired and street cars resumed their usual schedule. Power and light for businesses and homes remained unaffected. Miss Alta Heim spends weekend in Topeka visiting Miss Carrie Mooney.
Planning groups from the Young People's Alliance and Sunday School report overlapping aims and seek closer cooperation to unify evangelical outreach. Officials say collaboration could streamline programs and strengthen community engagement across churches.
The quadrennial convention of the Young Peoples Association reports total contributions surpassing a quarter million dollars. Tents provided for visitors at the park are now feted accommodations as the program moves forward.
Masked robbers assaulted the First National Bank in Newton during daytime hours and escaped with about $20,000. Bank staff and witnesses described the trio fleeing the scene along the main street, abandoning some money and tying up one employee briefly before fleeing. Police investigated the motive and gathered clues from the damaged tellers’ area.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce calls for twenty autos to transport delegates for a Saturday afternoon tour. Secretary H. B. Sparks handles sign ups, requesting owners to telephone name and address and ensure cars are at the park by 4:30. Visitors arrive with friends and in their own vehicles. Cliff and Arto and Leon of Junction City visited. Paul Lendis of New York spent the day with his parents.
Maple Hill August 22 preliminary hearing over in Rufus King murder case. King held to October term on $18 003 bond not furnished. Ground around King livery stable to be investigated for more skeletons. Toy watch found amid excavation. Topeka dispatch notes potential more links in related disappearance case.
Gen Joseph T Dickman confirms troops will stay in Mexico as long as hot trails persist The campaign has killed five bandits with a possible sixth seen falling from a horse Aviators and Red Cross aid reach frontline units Missing aviators Waterhouse and Connelly are reportedly safe on the U S side of Lower California
Polish forces rout Bolshevik troops at Revong in Velhy nia near Dubno and advance north and south of the Pripet notes. Commanders Peiura Sachf and Derikine are named amid anti Bolshevik efforts in South Hus kil. Rebels retreat as Polish staff claims clear victories and captured forts Tats and Dubna.
Fragmented text mentions transit lines and shops, with references to a Pacific route and Lake Lines. No clear events or entities. Context suggests a report on transportation interruptions or company actions affecting workers.
A man named Bankee is arrested in connection with the wrecking of the Nevth Pean, as alleged by the district attorney. The charge claims the suspect directed a white face actor toward cashing a large solvent.
An interwoven report describes a community picnic linking Eudora and C P A with a parade setting. Local figures join in the festivities as residents enjoy goat displays, decorations, and a late afternoon gathering. The narrative mentions officers and a postwar university course, tying in civic participation and local pride.
A special meeting of the board of education was canceled for lack of a quorum. A new meeting is planned tonight to discuss hiring teachers. All city schools will open in September with the high school on the same day as the grade schools. Superintendent Kent suggested purchasing needed books ahead to ease the opening rush at banks and stores.
Washington reports American forces remaining in Germany after September 19 include the 5th Infantry 7th Machine gun battalion 2nd Battalion of the 6th Field Artillery 25th Signal Battalion 1st Supply Train 1st Mobile ordination repair shop Co A of the 1st Engineer field hospital No 13 and Ambulance Co No 26. The total strength is nearly 7000 officers and men with 3800 infantry 775 machine gun battalion 750 artillery and 250 engineers.
Postmaster C C Scewir ordered continuation of the surplus army provisions sale until Lawrence's allotment is used. Sale, halted last evening, resumes today with many items still available. J S Akers will take orders while supplies last. Ormond P Hill traveled to Kansas City today where he plans to remain until school resumes.
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