08 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
1
The governor announces a special session set for January 5 to consider legislation on strikes and the Kansas National Guard deficit. The session will address funding gaps and actions related to labor disputes and state security needs.
Governor Allen announced an extraordinary session to address industrial legislation and deficits in the National Guard fund. He suggested a possible special court to protect public rights above labor and capital as he met with Senator Price and W L Huggins to outline plans.
A weather bulletin from Kansas City reports a cell wave with light snow across the northwest, with temperatures falling toward zero tonight in Kansas and remaining few degrees above zero in Missouri Oklahoma and parts of Texas Panhandle. The cold spell is expected to persist several days with snow likely tonight and Tuesday and colder conditions in West and North Central regions.
National plants Ohio conference called off actions as talks failed to avert a strike. reports say mines and coal production could begin immediately if the strike ends and volunteers prepare to work in Oklahoma Arkansas and Montana.
Tavl Strickland, a first-year graduate from the school of architecture, was shot by Wichita police Friday night after wandering in his sleep and failing to heed officers. He died from the wound and his funeral was held in Wichita today. news of the death reached Lawrence through Dr. J. E. Meadows.
Officials brief the public on a new coal settlement proposal accepted by miners and leaders. Secrecy surrounds details as government aides shuttle statements and potential timing remains unsettled amid ongoing controversy.
The notice cites a planned rate schedule change and a public meeting at 2 o'clock to discuss the new rates. It lists a street date and urges attendees to be present for the discussion of fees and service terms.
The university will switch thirteen boilers to fuel oil to avoid closing if coal supplies fail. Superintendent Shea says an oil system will be installed at the power plant and a burner will be aimed to run tomorrow night. If oil arrives, burning will continue. coal will be saved and burners partly on to stretch stock. Federal fuel authorities could still order closure if supply becomes critical.
A church offering at United Brothern last Sunday morning totaled 114 dollars with additional pledges expected from absent members. The denomination aims for a total of 350000 dollars.
The notice urges advertisers to prepare and submit copy the day before publication to help conserve fuel and improve ad processing. It emphasizes cooperation with the Journal-World to ensure ads appear as requested and to optimize efficiency.
Report notes fewer trains on Lawrence roads due to coal shortage. Southern Kansas itineraries disrupted. Union Pacific and Santa Fe services reduced. Morning schedules cited, with trains canceled and local routes affected by shortages. A burglary and insurance note accompany the transportation disruption report.
By H W Bolts secretary of the Cite VY Moc A requests that any persons offering employment for boys contact the Y M C A. The organization notes a steady flow of boys seeking work and invites employers to step forward. The Y M C A luncheon schedule remains unchanged with the midday meeting set for tomorrow at 12:20. A business session will follow.
Mildred L. Auch files in district court seeking 65 dollars claimed due from SellPal district number for salary for one month. Mrs. Cry Wilbur returned to Del Soto this morning to resume her teaching.
Fire at a creamery follows an attempted burglary with empty acetylene tanks and damaged equipment. Reported by Harrington and others, the intruders aimed to breach a safe and caused a substantial blaze that destroyed the facility and several tanks.
A fragmentary report describes a youth council and its officials including names such as William Williams, Marvin J. Lesein, and Peterson. It notes strained lines of communication with other towns and a call for orderly detachment and cooperation as the region faces unsettled conditions and service concerns.
Lawrence schools remain closed as teachers and staff walk out over work conditions and pay. District officials have not set a reopening date and advise families to monitor announcements for updates.
Hi Y meetings will be held at the YMLC Tuesday evening. All members are urged to come.
A fragmented OCR note references a Lakefront office and a Petty cash detail linked to Averson County. It mentions collectors, names, and a hint of financial allocations or reimbursements, but the text is garbled. Key entities include Rex Scunt and Bey Men, though reliability is uncertain.
Mrs. Dre Chneman spent the day in Kansas City.
Mayor Kreece imposes a strict fuel crisis plan for Lawrence. All businesses close by 5 PM except safety lights, with 8:30 AM opening and early hours. theaters and pool halls limit to one open day weekly. Sunday services maintained, schools closed until further notice.
A kitchen fire at the Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity at 1333 Tenn. street caused 2150.00 in damage before local residents formed a line to extinguish it. The blaze, town origin, damaged walls, roof, and furniture via water. the house owned by E. Larke of 9253 Ohio Street. Reunion of Prairie Grove veterans postponed due to wet weather. An unrelated note mentions Holland opening apothecary to women in 1370.
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