18 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1919
Page
1
France proposes delaying the peace agreement until every detail is arranged before the major powers sign the treaty. Officials argue for comprehensive terms and coordinated assurances among involved states.
Paris reports that British and American officials push for rapid demobilization after peace is declared. Entente states argue for prompt property returns and machinery restitution, while others favor delaying strict boundaries talks until post treaty. Indemnities may be settled as lump sums within the peace framework.
Two men held for the Buhler bank robbery on February 3 with $43,000 in cash Liberty Bonds and stamps spent a few hours Saturday afternoon at the Douglas County jail en route to Reno County. Through Kansas City politician Frank Banarta and pawnbroker Morris Spicer they visited the sheriff. The arresting party planned to move them west.
St Louis reports the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a new war against women smoking. President Anna A Gordon says the health campaign will wage strong action against the injurious practice while continuing work for returned soldiers and child welfare. Other items note a marriage license in Kansas and travels of J B Lowell.
A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, former congressman and then alien property custodian, retained possession of German wealth in the United States to prevent its use by the Kaiser during the war.
Chamber of Commerce hears Prof. S J Hunter city forester on tree care and city ordinances requiring written permission before cutting or trimming. Resolution opposes German ownership and calls for laws to enforce the measure. New president J D Bowersock outlines committee chairs for civic and education efforts and memorial high school proposal.
University senate kept the $1.50 price limit for most parties while allowing the Junior Prom to charge $4.00 per couple. Greeks plan meetings and resolutions to demand more freedom in hosting parties and setting prices. Separately Maurice Foster died at Simmons Hospital after an accidental gunshot wound at the Lawrence YMCA. Lone bank robber collects $2000 in Herington, Kansas.
Faculty senate at the university approves a military training decision by an 89 to 26 vote. The ruling directs the officers' unit to implement the program on campus.
University of Kansas senate approves establishing ROTC units this school year by a 39 to 26 vote. Col. P F P Walker, former engineering dean, favored ROTC and may head it. Walker will return to Camp Dodge soon. Enrollment would be voluntary and ROTC would substitute for current physical education. Governor Henry J. Allen will speak to students after returning from Washington on artillery support issues.
Lawrence schools will be represented by Superintendent Kent at the National Society of Education meeting in Chicago, part of the National Educational Association convention February 24 to March 1. Kent will discuss high school teacher preparation as about 4,000 superintendents from across the country attend. Kent departs Wednesday for Chicago. Hi Club meets at the YMCA tonight with Boys Conference reports from Salina and a junior Y team basketball game against Eudora second five at 6 30.
Topeka Feb 18 The house of representatives voted 83 to 11 against the more daylight plan and passed a joint resolution urging Congress not to adopt daylight saving again this year The house also approved a bill for free dental examinations in all public schools In the upper house Senator Atonse introduced a bill to bar state officeholders from running for any new office except to succeed within their term
Sherman J. Whipple of Boston Massachusetts acted as counsel for the United States Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation during the war.
Senator Borah of Idaho asks to be excused from a White House dinner where President Wilson will discuss the League of Nations constitution with the foreign relations committee. He says he cannot support the league as it stands and will not remain silent on the subject. Secretary Tumulty wires the note to Wilson aboard the George Washington.
The city commission approved a lease of land at Locust and Bridge streets to Union Pacific Railway for twenty years at an annual rent of one dollar. The ground will support widening at the interurban turn to eastward to improve traffic safety. The lease plan includes a contract with the railway and the federal railway administration, with preparation costs estimated near 50 dollars by City Attorney Thiele.
Fire chief states that aerial ladder apparatus of the department is unsafe and demands immediate replacement or repair to restore fire protection capabilities.
Fire Chief William Reinisch warns the city of Lawrence that current ladder equipment, 33 years old, cannot reach upper floors at Haskell Institute, the university, or other buildings. He cites potential loss of life and argues an aerial ladder costs less in the long run than risking deaths.
A general science department was added to the intermediate school. W. C. Settle, a Warrensburg Normal School graduate, is in charge after seven years of teaching and a recent stint as YMCA secretary at Camp Funston. The course aims to explain natural phenomena like steam, dew, and frost with simple physical and chemical explanations.
Frank FP Walsh, former dato chairman, and William Tatt of Kansas City Missouri, emerged as national figures in wartime diplomacy and wartime relations committee work. Their roles connected to prominent legal and diplomatic circles, signaling influence in ongoing national efforts.
Only one candidate has filed nominating papers for the upcoming city spring election in Lawrence set for March 11. Registration books close February 28 and many voters may need to re register after the county vote. City officials named judges and clerks for each ward precinct for the primary.
Clyde C. Coen convicted of forgery Everett Albritton convicted of arson and Vivian Staton convicted of burglary will be taken to the state reformatory at Hutchinson today to begin serving their terms.
Washington February 18 Congress considers a wide inquiry into war conduct after Governor Allen presented charges that 35th division losses in the Argonne were needlessly sacrificed. Siegel pressed for action citing delays in allotments and widespread hardship for soldiers in uniform begging for funds.
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