31 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
1
A terse note discusses proposed laws and possible measures to avert strikes, focusing on labor negotiations and governmental action. The item flags EMS concerns and potential emergency staffing implications while outlining legislative options and timelines.
Newspapers report that leaders hope Congress may delay action as negotiations between railroads and labor unions continue. Senate hearings near completion and President’s commission plan to study eight hour rules, while railroad heads warn of disruption if no accord by Monday.
President Wilson works to avert a nationwide rail strike by persuading Congress to pass measures by Saturday. He meets with leaders at the Capitol and then appeals to union rank and file, aiming to delay or halt action as legislative efforts continue.
The House managers advance a bill introduced by Representative Adamson and approved by President Wilson establishing an eight hour day, pro rata overtime pay, and a commission to study new conditions. It aims to pass quickly, but does not include compulsory investigations demanded by the president.
More than 80 000 troops may be moved in response to the strike. National guardsmen are expected to return to their home states for possible strike duty. General Funston rushed preparations to deploy troops within hours as several states fear civil unrest and damage. Charles A Brown, a Kansas City railway conductor, is involved in a suit related to the event.
Lawrence agents receive instruction from Santa Fe to handle all but perishable freight during a dispatched strike. Perishables arriving before 4 p.m. tomorrow will be accepted. after that, none will be. The plan aims to move one train daily for passengers mail and express while preserving health and subsistence needs of communities.
A large addition to storage at the mill will increase capacity by over 250 000 bushels, raising total capacity to about 1 000 000 bushels. Ten elevators, 104 feet high, were built south of existing structures and work progressed day and night to pour concrete and finish the top house. Delays from a possible none railroad strike could affect timing.
Heavy rains across southwestern Kansas and southeastern Colorado cause river rises and flooding. Two men drown in Butte Creek, streams rise, rural deliveries delay, and relief crews suspend work as farms report crops and pasture improving while irrigation ditches risk overflows.
The Eisenn Baptist Association plans six sessions at First Baptist Church starting Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. Rev O C Drawe will welcome visitors, with Rev Robert Gurdon of Topeka delivering the opening address. Other speakers include Rev T Wy Henshaw of Wamego and Dr K Price of Ottawa University. The program will cover women's work and various church topics.
Partial cloud and thunder showers expected this afternoon and tonight in extreme east portions. Cooler in west portions. Friday expected to be generally fair and slightly warmer.
The Grand Army of the Republic annual meeting in Kant City shows Pennsylvania leading leadership race figures with New York second and Ohio third. Total membership stands at 149,074 with 10,808 new members in the past year and 4,312 posts listed.
Commissioner Holyfield reports Wood and Oakley reversed stance on the 125 007 bond issue for Lawrence water plant. They contend no Kansas law allows municipal purchase of a public utility unless authorized by legislature, prompting review by the Kansas Supreme Court and possible re enactment of a new law.
Richard L Smyth is linked to a long dormant case about a blast and smoking embers in a historic, partially legible report. Readable fragments reference broad law, lawnde and public safety. The piece hints at a long awaited resolution or discovery after decades.
Richi Broad of Auburn New York revisits Lawrence recalling Quantrill’s 1863 raid. Buglers from Fifth Kansas Cavalry sheltered in the Sixth and Vermont street jail protecting comrades on the north bank and delaying guerrilla attacks near the Missouri border.
Members of the Lawrence drum corps led the Kansas City parade with a long line of marchers. Spectators crowded the streets as the group received hearty cheers and a loud whistle performance near Convention Hall. The Boy Scouts aided by distributing water and guiding crowds during the taxing march.
Lawrence merchants reported unusually strong business as shoppers flooded the streets and advertised bargains. Farmers led the rush, studying Journal World ads and buying heavily before and after the matinee show at Varsity theater where 275 people received free tickets. Rain later dampened sales but interest remained high as second bargain day began with renewed vigor. Mr. Jacob Lander returned from Oklahoma City and nearby trips. Abe Levy planned a Kansas City business trip.
Dispatches from Athens and London report rapid moves toward Greek involvement with King Constantine to meet the French minister while Russian and British envoys may follow. Reports cite Rumanian troop passages through Russia and Bulgarian gains checked by Serbian forces on the Macedonian front amid heavy fighting and casualties.
Dr. GW Jones has returned to Lawrence from his twenty first annual visit to the caster and northern hospitals for postgraduate work. He spent months each year in specialized study, aiding patient care and earning prominence in the west for low mortality in treatable diseases and goitre and blood disease research. The trips incur expense and time, but he believes they advance patient interests and physician confidence who refer cases to him.
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