Dean Walker Receives Reserve Commission
Dean Walker is awarded a reserve commission in the form of a second lieutenant while he served with the Army. The action formalizes his rank and status as a reserve officer.
28 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
Dean Walker is awarded a reserve commission in the form of a second lieutenant while he served with the Army. The action formalizes his rank and status as a reserve officer.
Dean T F Walker announces a new military engineering course opening this fall. It covers fortification construction road work and reconnaissance with both theory and practical field training in summer. Open to Reserve Officers Training Corps students and others seeking military engineering knowledge for future defense roles.
A National Negro Rights League delegation told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a peace treaty amendment is needed to guarantee racial equality in the United States. New York's A H Whaley warned of continued suffering unless better treatment is provided, while others urged a firm stance against compromise.
August 23 413 inches of rain had fallen by noon according to the weather bureau as a severe electrical storm with hard rainfall moved through Kansas City with expected continuation. Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible local thunder showers in the northeast, and warmer temperatures Friday. Rainfall measurements and temperatures from the day before are noted.
The Lawrence post of the American Legion named for Lieut Eli Porsey received a letter of thanks from the parents of Lieut Dorsey. The gesture acknowledges the legion's memory of Dorsey who died from wounds in the Argonne battle. Wamego Kansas references appear in the damaged text.
Dean Olin Templin urged the university to secure land south of the current tract to build a comprehensive athletic complex. He argued for space enough for ball diamonds, courts, and even a golf links, ideally 200 acres, to accommodate student sports and intercollegiate play. He warned delaying could miss the opportunity to acquire adjacent land for the project.
State department officials interpret recent moves as efforts by Luis Cabrera head of the Petroleum Bureau and others in the department of commerce to bring the Xi th Mexican Congress and the Supreme Court back in line with the Currí regime. Officials say Cabrera’s advice to the court appears intended to push conformity under a regime-aligned field.
The base postoffice committee reports a proposal to hire a fist in for ten and set minimum wages of 60 cents an hour for substitute employees. A post office department plan, led by Postmaster General Johnson, faces a potential deficit of 40,096,000 dollars, which critics say would unfairly burden the public. Retroactive measures are under discussion as Washington weighs directives.
County license office data show 44 motorcycle licenses issued by noon today versus 57 a year ago. Cars rose sharply with 2,652 licenses this year compared with 2,429 last year, a gain of 223. Dealers increased licenses as August totals show 98 last year and 21 for the prior year. President Wilson plans a September speaking tour starting in Columbus Ohio next Thursday with a Washington departure on Wednesday.
Eskridge Kansas August 28 The preliminary hearing of Rufus King charged with the murder of John Woody ten years ago was set for this afternoon. Witnesses including Dawson Woody father of John were sworn as the hearing opened. King was guarded by four officers and lynched by a mob in the Eskridge opera house after his wife Grace Wing and sister attended. Identified skeleton found at Maple Hill matched the slain man by teeth described by witnesses. State plans to proceed on murder charges and another count of killing a peddler against King.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a fatal air exhibit incident near Seutfield Bellevue St Ohio involving Moya Meienheimer Perrott and Chanfear Hareshd Lew. Text mentions air pump, tight fish, and military engineering context with references to West Front and overseas areas. The readable portion implies a death during an air exhibit or display event with military connections.
A west side medical college student, Mire Sa Katz, is reported as suffering and later dying after a suspected self destruction incident. Doctors say analysis has failed to reveal the cause or substance involved. Authorities continue to investigate the troubled moment and context.
Former Governor of Calera defends Puawhers amid renewed criticism of the Kenyon Bill. Senate committee hearings featured remarks on ownership in the picking industry and calls for reform, with witnesses stressing conflict between business ownership and competition.
Marriage licenses were issued by Probate Judge Tindley to John Stubeck and Millie Carter of Lawrence and to Roy Newton Cone of Lawrence and Payttts Lucinda Dunnett of Kansas City Missouri.
A fragment section praises inner peace over official recognition. James H. Gander of Bald win voices a preference for personal comfort over office duties and public accolades. The text meanders through names and roles, reflecting a ceremonial tone and thanks to county officials.
Final plans in preparation show Douglas County free fair set with tents and main buildings to house exhibits. Over twenty five residents of Lawrence plan to exhibit, including large agricultural displays and livestock entries. Local departments will demonstrate fair courses and youths from Lawrence will join transport to Kansas City for fair amusements and concessions setup.
The Far County Fair opens entries for bike races and a parade event. Lawrence County teams and local boys prepare to compete in a planned schedule set for September 5. Local committee members coordinate divisions and safety for the event.
Auction notes indicate hog prices fell with Delothon market quotes showing hogs selling around 17.00 and 18.00 per cwt. The day featured bids and bids on carcass sales as traders watched shifts in demand at the ring. The report mentions noted traders and a general downturn in hog values amid market activity.
Leases were filed as the court commenced in Wellsville with three actions, one touching the Baldwin City limits to the northwest. Cain of Wellsville is involved in the dispute and the panel includes a jury line as part of the process.
The article outlines the approach of ending vacation period while outlining the start of the new school term at L. H. S. Enrollment begins Monday with teachers planning special efforts to resume classes, noting changes due to wartime or health conditions and detailing registration and first-day procedures for students across grades.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions London and possible revolt themes with names like Dakkan and Alva but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts for a proper summary. Content is incomplete and cannot determine a clear event, date, or involved organizations.
The Seoul Supreme Court overturned earlier judgment against Rev El Mansfield of Mansfield Ohio, a missionary convicted of sheltering Korea amid the revolt. The ruling quashed initial verdicts and remanded the case for reconsideration, with sentences reduced and the appeal moving to further review.
Chancellor plans return from vacation amid questions about foreign policy and domestic reforms. Officials say measures will be announced soon, with emphasis on economic stability, national security, and legislative alignment.
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Prbf Chas A. Dean of Agriculture College chaired a committee that outlines a policy to manage work control. The fragment suggests efforts to set standards and oversight at the college level. Names include Chas A. Dean and reference to an Agriculture College.
A draft bill takes the measure to confer the rank of General on Kin the nermavens author and senior wartime choral leader. The proposal is sent to the Senate for final approval after House action.
States highway commission backs Grant County to reroute the Golden Belt to bypass two dangerous grade crossings. Union Pacific argues federal and state law limit roadwork costs. county officials predict a legal battle and statewide implications. The aim is to reduce fatal crossings while preserving railroad operations and traffic flow.
A garbled excerpt discusses exemption from state taxes and city ownership of vehicles. County official Tobe M. Newlin references an exemption claim affecting public records. The fragment mentions a secretary and university health nursing but remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.
Walter Rigden announces Fra ternal Aton band concert schedule for tomorrow with a mixed program including Mary Barr Evening Ty Barnhouse cornet and Walt Dyerrie Serenade. The event lists titles and performers with arrangements by Lamne and notes thirteen men from Lawrence council No 11 as guests at Topeka council's annual watermelon feed last night.
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