Han Troops Defy Allied Demands Over Armistice Terms
Han forces refuse to vacate Polang defying Allied generals as they reject terms of an armistice.
22 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
Han forces refuse to vacate Polang defying Allied generals as they reject terms of an armistice.
Severe unrest surges through Europe with Ukrainian forces resuming attacks on Lemberg to seize the city before inter allied forces arrive. A Hungarian communist revolt erupts in Budapest led by Germans and Russians, with clashes at key rail and media sites as government troops move to quell the uprising. Spartacists in Bottrop clash with authorities as death toll rises and civilian guards resist surrender amid street fighting.
President Wilson enjoyed a lively night aboard the George Washington liner in the Old Salt theatre with bluejackets and troops crowding the lower decks. The cruiser North Carolina relays wireless updates as the carrier stays in touch until shore stations connect. Reston visit plans hinge on weather and air arrangements.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau somewhat fatigued and not revising policy after examination by Dr Quatra. Former War Minister Alexandre Millerand visits, noting Clemenceau overexerted yesterday yet remains generally satisfactory. He rested well and endured many visits, though doctors worry about his age and a back injury.
The house approved a wheat guarantee measure by 617 to 1, authorizing the president to buy 1918 and 1919 crop wheat at government guaranteed prices and sell at market prices. It includes a billion dollar appropriation and two key amendments extending the act to June 1, 1920 and broadening import restrictions to guard against loss.
Brooks Berlin arrives at Camp Funston after transfer from Camp Merritt. Bevan, wounded in action on September 26 in France, has been home four months. A member of the 10th engineers Company A in Topeka, he enlisted two years ago and expects discharge soon per his mother Mrs J N Lumberger. 612 West Seventeenth Street.
Washington February 22 The War Department released a statistical review showing that 74 813 officers have resigned or been discharged to date and 1 164 518 enlisted men released. Orders to February 20 plan demobilization of about 14 000 more, 249 000 of whom are back from overseas.
President Wilson, returning from a trance, will travel to Washington by special train and sign the $6,000,000,000 war revenue appropriation bill upon arrival. Secretary Tumulty carries the engrossed copy to present at the hotel signing.
Washington February 22 draft dodgers are being classified by the Department of Justice and Provost Marshal General Crowder to separate those who violated accidentally from willful evaders. Disputed cases will be dismissed while willful evaders face prosecution despite the end of hostilities and further draft calls.
A W Webster of Baldwin, likely among the oldest in the state, died yesterday at his home in Fath. He was 104, having celebrated his birthday on February 13. He had lived with his kin since his wife’s death a few years ago and retained his faculties until three years ago. Baldwin reports another centenarian earlier this year, Mr Gillilame.
The Rev EB A Bleek has just returned from Storm Lake where he led revival services and will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Union services follow Sunday night at the Congregational church with Bleck repeating his sermon on Christ and the Succian Leader. Breid of Glencoe, Iowa files suit against her mother Emma M Bebisson in 188.
The Jewish Armenian campaign in Douglas county shows progress but remains $2,212.65 short of the $10,500 quota as of today. Subscriptions totaling $88.78 were added since the last report, with contributions from Winland Grange No , Gideon Breithaupt, J H Flory, C T Horgnton, Acacia lodge No 9, Mrs H C Smith, D M Melvin, Lena Melvin, S Spotts and others, with work continuing until the state chairman orders a halt.
The Supreme War Council has outlined the main details of a military treaty that Marshal Foch will present to Germany. It envisions a permanent armistice with German forces reduced to five to ten divisions and complete demobilization of navy and air forces, plus dismantling of frontier fortifications and Helgoland and the Kiel Canal. Britain seeks destruction of seized warships, while France opposes that plan amid council debate.
City leaders hear a proposal from Rev. K P Loose of Wisconsin at a mayoral luncheon about a Salvation Army building in Lawrence. Attendees weigh the cost and timing while expressing hope residents will raise funds if the plan is pursued. Also noted is C J Tucker owning one of Joy N Darling’s four original etchings titled The Long Long Trail, commemorating Theodore Roosevelt's death, on display briefly at the University window.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Munich plunged toward civil war as 10,800 suburban workers march and mobs plunder shops while Spartacists seize transit hubs. Auer dies of wounds. Eisner blamed by some, Prince Joachim remains in Munich amid gunfire and closures. Authorities fear broader upheaval across Bavaria.
Premptory orders issued for arrest of all violators of city traffic rules. Chief Monroe and officers warn that sidewalks must be shovelled within twelve hours after snowfall, with violators arrested as in the past. Donald McArthur fined 10.50 for crossing improperly near Merchants Bank. William Ott fined 0.50 for failing to reach the proper place at Eighth and Massachusetts. Trane as Aneree, Feb. 38- Excitement grows over Health Sunday observing changes in Munich and across the United States.
A Kansas veterans group formed to keep the state wide soldiers sailors and marines organization from becoming political. Eight officers were named to run the new board with Brig Gen Wilder S Metcalf chairing the meeting and eight members listed from Topeka Lawrence Columbus Wichita Manhattan Blue Rapids and Joha. The plan is to launch the movement while awaiting more overseas soldiers before formalizing the body.
Notice warns of a check artist active around Lawrence who bilked merchants last month. About fifty chambers of commerce and commercial clubs in Kansas and neighboring states received the warning from H. B. Sparks, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce secretary, and Sheriff J. R. Woodward sent about 100 similar notices. A $1000 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of a man identified as K. B. Hunt, 40 to 50 years old, of medium height and build. He cashed small checks totaling about $25 and deposited $70 in January to be used in purchases to facilitate a February 7 daytime and evening scheme with accomplices posing as farmers traveling in a wagon or vehicle. Hunt’s confederate is said to play the farmer while making minor purchases and paying with Hunt’s checks. The incident suggests an organized ring targeting Lawrence merchants.
Berlin reports the national ministry of economic demobilization estimates about five million German men are unemployed. Officials say the war’s aftermath reduced men’s desire to work and this factor should not be underestimated.
In Topeka on Washington's Birthday eve four to five statewide Democratic leaders will attend the Kanseo Democratic club banquet and meeting. United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois will be the principal speaker, with Amidon of Wichita and Thomas V. HallyToneka addressing on themes of patriotism. John H. Atwood and Hale of Lairesse will also speak. officers for the coming year will be chosen after the banquet.
Memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Chapel for Jeon A. Searl of New York City who died February 3. He is the son of Reuben R. Searl and family of Lawrence. Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse include Mark Har and Mabel Lamb of Pewrence and William Furt Hinesley of Lawrence with Genevieve Whitney of Kansas City Mo. Mrs H L Kane has been ill but improving though still unable to go out.
In the Nations League, Senator Reed of Missouri denounces the League of Nations constitution, raising sharp criticism of its structure and authority amid partisan debate. The remarks signal growing tensions over international cooperation versus national sovereignty in the era's diplomacy.
In Washington February 22 Democratic Senator Reed storms against the proposed league of nations accusing it of ceding sovereignty to European monarchs and Asiatic despots. He warns America would be outvoted on key issues while Bolshevik danger lurks in the league. Former President Taft’s league stance is humorously assailed by Republican Sherman as Reed cites a Taft letter amid sharp crossfire.
More than one hundred volunteers assist in producing the musical comedy A Day at Coney Island at Bowersock theatre with a 4 30 cast and eighty chorus, led by Carolyn Staley. University of Kansas students and Lawrence locals fill principal and chorus roles in a three act program featuring Hawaiians, Japanese scenes, and a Hippodrome influenced finale. The show opens Monday night and repeats Tuesday, promising a standout campus style performance.
Treasury figures show Fourth Liberty subscriptions reached 6 993 073 250 with the total loan campaign closing near 6 989 000 000. In the Kansas City district the raised amount stood at 295 951 000. Caillaux gains leave from prison as charges of espionage loom in Paris amid unsettled information.
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