26 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
1
Allied dispatch describes heavy German assaults on the western front with intense bombardment across the Chantonge and adjacent districts. Observers note ongoing artillery barrages and frequent bombing over key targets as troops clash along contested sectors.
Paris reports intensified bombardments and Allied repulses near Tahure and Maurepas on the Somme and Champagne fronts. German attacks on the Somme Verdun sectors were repelled with several aerial losses. Austrian and Serbian fronts see partial repulses and shifting positions as Bulgarians advance toward the Greek coast and Macedonian actions continue.
A letter from Mes Con Hoffmann describes a promotion to senior secretary in Germany and addresses rumors about German food shortages. The note notes John R. Mottram’s recent roles, including work in a Baigland prison and as a former University Yo2 official. The column also lists local social and family movements, noting Miss Mary Monroe’s mountain summer, Ruth and Rachel Dean’s Linwood trip, and students preparing for school.
Twelve men in the Lawrence Drum Corps rehearse in the courthouse basement and plan a Wednesday trip to Kansas City to march in the G. A. R. parade. A Merchants Association pledge of $2 for each member raise supports becoming a permanent group with a small fife section, committee members named to arrange details, and current corps members listed.
Readable fragments describe Field Artillery units tied to Lawrence and a battery establishment. The text outlines a military unit with potential historical ties to local organization and deployment details.
Lawrence moves to establish a battery of field artillery with city officials and the Merchants' Association backing. Adjutant General C2 To Martin will visit next Friday to discuss prospective members, and local petitions have secured required signers. The effort follows prior Kansas City area mobilizations and seeks an armory and gear to strengthen military readiness in Lawrence.
Judge Sart and Judge Simart join Lawrence residents at the Lone Star Grange venue for a community picnic with speeches, music, and staged events. Organizers expect pleasant weather and plan a daytime program featuring prominent speakers and partner comfort stations. Edward Tanner of Kansas City visits family this weekend.
The city hall rest room, nine years old, is a popular day and noon refuge for working women. Maintained by the Merchants Association since five years, it offers chairs and couches, light lunches, and seasonal soups. Matron Mary E. Poff oversees operations with Grace Port assisting. city supplies power and fans. The facility serves farmers’ wives, country visitors, and civic groups, with plans to enlarge and upgrade as needed.
About sixty veterans from Lawrence plan a special Union Pacific train Monday afternoon August 28 departing Salina to Kansas City for a parade next week. The trip will stop at intermediate points with reserved cars for old soldiers to travel separately from regular traffic. The Kansas corps and twelve organizations will join later, while Fraternal Air Union officers return from Cleveland.
The record shows fragmented weather data for Kansas with unsettled conditions, likely thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight in the southeast. Cooler tonight in the south portion, Sunday looks generally fair and slightly warmer in the north portion.
A large crowd will attend the unveiling of a bronze tablet at John Brown Memorial Park Osawatomie on August 3. The Kansas Department of the W A and Lawrence women will participate with a full program including drum corps parade readings addresses and musical performances with contests and prizes for local youths.
The Journal-World invites visitors to Lawrence for two big sales days next week. Stores open Wednesday with a free Yankee Robinson Show parade between 12 and Lovelock, plus free tickets to Woodland Park andWarnerly theater for afternoon programs. Thursday offers further deals and free admission to the Varsity theater with Journal-World tickets.
Rev E E Stauffer returned to Lawrence from Atchison this morning. He will preach at the Lutheran church services as usual Sunday.
Lawrence youths swam 4120 times over twelve weeks at the local Y M C A pool. The total reaches 5720 swims with men and boys combined, aided by free employment bureau services and a planned exhibition. Charles Gleason named associate secretary to start Sept. 1.
School announces summer work exams for students seeking credit. Students must report to Olney on the appointed date and time. exams will be held at the high school on a Saturday. Bids for county furnishing contracts were opened. decision on awards pending. The Robinson wall in Weaver hearing also addressed with little opposition expected.
Mr. Firdhoard Scott returned yesterday from a two month visit in Chicago with his sister Mrs J Fr Kine Matthew. M Stout also visited various places in Michigan and Wisconsin.
In Washington D. C. the threatened railway strike grows tenser as executives push a counter proposal to President Wilson's plan. Brotherhood leaders weigh government operation of midways as possible brake on the eight hour progress in Congress. Some call concessions final, others resist arbitration, while both sides hope negotiations can delay or avert a strike.
Enrollment begins with early registration options to avoid lines. Jessie Wyatt and Blanche Simons are first on the books. many details require forms and prior information. A hospital fee, advanced standing exams, and a large turnout are noted as key items for the new term.
The University Y M C A in Lawrence reports a high volume of student job inquiries as new KU students seek work to fund their education. The system lists waiters, dishwashers, clerks, stenographers, office workers, laundry routes, and garage helpers, with about 170 applicants noted.
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