03 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
1
Director General Hines urged a five year extension of government control over railways and warned without extension a government handover should wait out the 217 month limit. He proposed close supervision of a few large private lines to blend public benefit with private initiative.
Lawrence police halted a Bone Dry sweep arresting Pedro Ornandas and Satoramis for carrying concealed weapons and drinking alcohol. Trial set for Tuesday. M. Neal fined thirty days plus 105.50. Joe Lavelle and Demp Musby paid fines at Aldridge House corner.
London reports Ukrainian forces prepare to push into Rumania amid mobilization in the region. Warsaw news via Vienna notes Kiev fallen to Bolshevists and Petlura forces retreating to Vinnytsia with Kiev cut off, German troops present at Kovel to maintain order. In sports, the Francisco bowling team faces Stevenson, and Berger’s Edmondson squad meets in the Elks back-to-bowling tourney.
Fragmented weather item reports gas warfare status and temperatures with unreadable OCR. The readable bits note a reference to warfare gas continuing, temperatures for morning and afternoon, and partial measurements.
Senator Hale of Maine in a Washington address urged a prompt peace treaty and troop repatriation from Europe. He said he did not believe Wilsonian ideals reflected the majority of Americans and that the fighting man did not fight to make the world safe for democracy.
War Department authorizes immediate discharge for drafted or enlisted soldiers who prove sickness or family distress. Men may request discharge themselves or via relatives, with sufficient testimony. Those discharged receive travel allowances from Europe to embarkation port and from Hoboken to enlistment location.
The strike fever in the United Kingdom grows with London stations closed and a Belfast standstill as workers push for conference with employers. Seven thousand miners in Argyllshire join in sympathy, while Belfast public services suffer and unrest rises ahead of a Thursday miners meeting.
Eight United States soldiers died and 30 were injured when a troop train carrying valkirs from Chermont to Brest collided with a German locomotive at Montargis station near Paris. The dead and injured were taken to Baubeuche. The National American Woman Suffrage Association will hold its golden jubilee convention in St. Louis in the last week of April.
Kansas University honors two former students as aces in World War I aviation. Jesse Creech and Donald Harrison, both from Kansas City, earned aerial victories while serving in American forces. They were among the first American aviators sent to France for active combat, with Creech downing six German planes and Harrison five. Other KU alumni cited include Hudson, Wedson, and Norton, noted for early ace status and service training in the Royal Flying School.
A Saturday report lists contributions for the Jewish Armenian fund totaling 100 dollars and nine cents. Numerous donors are named with varied amounts from one to several dollars, including individuals such as Pollin, A Lawrence, Kilworth, Kennedy, A M Sturtevants, and others.
Lawrence students show strong interest in esthetic dancing under Mrs. Ann Crawford Dodds longtime teacher. Meanwhile North Lawrence Christian Church Sunday School has expanded from seventeen to eighty four members in three months after Rev. Thomas H. Popplewell arrived from Baxter Springs.
Manhattan Kansas February ii The American farmer should play safe by diversifying crops as a hedge against risk. Dean D Farrell of Kansas State Agricultural College advocates returning to sound practices and notes disruptions in crop rotation have forced shifts away from wheat, affecting meadows and pastures.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce holds a special meeting tonight at 7:10 at the chamber to elect officers for the coming year. The new directors include J.T. Rowersock W.T. Buseh Dean Ho Butler LH Cohn and others listed among the board members.
Two committees will attend the weekly Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting in Lawrence. Evangelical Association of America delegates led by Rev. DK Young will discuss hosting the national meeting at Woodland Park, replacing the usual state gathering. The plan involves moving events to other facilities and establishing a new district for Good Loads Boosters amid rising costs.
Douglas County district court opened this morning with cases including Gould and Newhouse on the docket. The State of Kansas prosecutes, with motions to dismiss in one forgery charge involving checks from an Oklahoma bank. Newhouse faces charges tied to a vehicular incident near Ninth and P streets, while a club night and a Burn's poem-themed gathering are noted in the record.
Unclear text outlines proposed strategy by the governor to push a constitutional convention. Legislative resistance or procedural barriers appear to threaten its success, with references to party lines and procedural hurdles.
Amid heated floor debates the Kansas House and Senate clash over a constitutional convention and two thirds vote requirements. Governors plans falter as appropriations rise and dispute over a new intermediate franchise bill draws attention.
The probate court issued licenses on Saturday to individuals listed including Marie Erds of the city and Lavern e, with names such as Nannie Gass and Harrold Bien among others. The session noted the proceedings and the issuance of licenses to several couples and individuals.
In Mhiew Court Toke, four young drivers were fined after police observed violations on the highway near West Seven Street. The report notes multiple speeding cases with penalties issued at noon.
A Topeka campaign meeting of Baptist ministers discussed a six million dollar denomination drive set for March. Kansas delegates from the Lawrence area joined pastors A S Olin Rev Frank Jennings and W C Simons, with Prof Olins chosen as state organizer. The census estimate anticipates five times as many women as men teaching in US schools.
In a letter dated December 26 from Altenahr Germany George E B Miner of Company AL RL OF describes fighting near St Mihiel and Seguin. He recounts American troops enduring a white Christmas and heavy actions over about two weeks captured by the 1st division and details of life at the front to his mother Mrs. Price of 1805 Kentucky Street.
A turbine breakdown at the Bowersock Plant left Lawrence in darkness Friday Saturday and Sunday nights. The Decal Power Company hired a repairman from Genesis to fix the turbine but delayed restoration of lights. City streets were unlit with no moonlight, and authorities warned residents the blackout could continue until repairs completed.
The longtime Lawrence pharmacist, Barber, retires and hands his store to his son. After training in Philadelphia, the son returns to Law rence to run the business under Barber Brothers partnership. The elder Barber plans travel but will remain in Lawrence. the son becomes the new proprietor.
Schools faced disruptions as influenza spread. Lawrence High School planned two days off while grade schools kept Saturday sessions. Officials noted five more days off may come in the spring term beginning mid February, with alternate Saturdays expected for remaining term. Attendance overall remained affected by the illness.
Northwest of Wisldwin Leased by No Werms NS. OAL Weems to oversee development of oil pipelines and cattle operations on about 200 acres near Rabdbwon. Weems to begin once Jon bins data is ready, with Jaton rane associated in the project and Tau m oye TAM eres Thotivatinn.
A fragmentary report alleges Abheich and Jean Rovid denied theft claims. The jury’s belief centered on accomplice testimony from the mother figure, with references to Mr Houtl lex and a vaner in the state scene. The text is incomplete and unreadable in parts.
Senator W. S. Metcalf introduces a measure in the Senate to establish an assistant county attorney in counties with 25 000 or more population and fix the salary at 75 dollars monthly. Douglas County falls under the provision, applying the law locally.
The Greek question dominated reports from Paris as Premier Venizelos presented Greece’s claims to the supreme council of the peace conference. Talks planned for tomorrow will continue with the Czecho-Slovak delegation also slated to be heard. A separate note described relief efforts and food supply arrangements for territories occupied by allied armies along the Rhine, with cooperation from the Red Cross and prisoners in Germany. Canadian Minister Doherty urged creation of an international house of representatives, arguing that prevention of war is a universal concern beyond governments. The discussion also touched on a single financial front for war indemnities and the broader aim to restrain sovereign states through people power.
Washington February 3 The food administrations main corporation to defend the wheat price is attacked by F Gates representing the Chicago Board of Trade before the house agricultural committee The pending bill would broaden grain commission powers and provide 1 250 000 for working capital Gates says the measure is vicious and would threaten business stability Also noted 126 chambermaids employed in a newly opened New York hotel.
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