24 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
1
European nations regard the United States as an arbiter on all questions, reflecting broad international trust.
President Wilson spoke at Mechanics Hall Boston on landing from France and urged testing American sentiment toward the league of nations. He said no nation at Paris doubts U S motives, praised global trust in the United States, and warned progress from the conference must be slow as all nations seek justice and liberty.
Conscientious objectors discharged from the army at Fort Leavenworth have returned the pay they received for non combatant service. About 100 had already sent back funds and remittances continued arriving. War department announced new commanders for Camp Funston and nearby posts including Major General Traub and Brigadier General Sage.
A deputy from the Internal Revenue Service will be in Lawrence March 1 to 15 to provide taxpayers with information and instructions on paying the ISLS income tax. He will operate from the Douglas County Courthouse building. Lawrence, the county seat, will host this representative of W. H. J. Pepperell. De S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the State Board of Health and at the University of Kansas Medical School, preached at the Baptist church yesterday morning urging a straightforward call for better health. Kansas ranks mid to lower among states in venereal disease cases reported among men drafted for military service.
Open session resumed this morning with judge C A J Nettie Palma presiding. Several civil actions heard including damages for a sidewalk injury and real estate distribution in Myrtle Martin v Will Hazen. Some cases dismissed. others decided for plaintiffs with various motions overruled or set for response within 20 days.
A plan to form a Student Interest Committee at the University was adopted by officers of the Men's Student Council and the Women's Student Government Association with faculty advisors. The committee will have ten students and ten faculty members, five student members from each council, to serve until spring elections. The Senate motion, seen as likely to pass, aims to improve student-faculty cooperation and reflect broad campus viewpoints.
Baker University athletic department issued invitations to Second District high schools for the tenth annual basketball tournament on March 7 and 8. Open to girls and boys, winners advance to the state championship at Kansas University on March 28. Last year 16 boys and 8 girls teams competed. Lawrence high school and Rosedale high school girls won district titles and are expected to defend them. Entries close Monday noon March 3. The rest of the copy notes unrelated items about a brewing crisis in Germany.
The Post Office Department in Washington D C announced that parcel post packages to Alsace and Lorraine will follow the same conditions as those to France. They will be accepted under identical rates conditions and classifications as packages sent to France.
A Havas dispatch from Warsaw reports typhus prevalent in Warsaw and across Poland, with Western Poland said to be affected most seriously. The telegraph note notes widespread illness during February from the Polish front.
British authorities insist on sovereign discretion over war policy and join American experts in pressing the question of how Britain should respond to the demand for sinking Hun war ships at sea. The exchange highlights Allied tension and strategic naval options amid ongoing hostilities.
Reports from Taris indicate disagreement between Italian and French officials as to the fate of German warships. A British American consensus favors sinking the 74 ships at Scapa Flow, while Italian claims of profit from breaking up ships face skepticism. The supreme war council may decide if consensus fails.
Lawrence residents rush to see a social service league home talent show at Bowersock Theater tonight and tomorrow. Tickets are selling fast with two performances nearly full while set sales and group line parties boost advance interest. The program features notable acts and novelty numbers, with a large chorus planned and a varied lineup by Staley director with local performers.
London February 24 The United Kingdom faces potential civil strife as Commons debates coal industry reforms. Premier Lloyd George announces a bill to create a commission to investigate conditions in the coal sector and seek a remedy to avert upheaval.
The house judiciary committee approved a wartime prohibition act measure to ban any beverage containing more than half a percent alcohol, effective July 1. A Marine named B. Flintom is stationed in America, with a brief note of ongoing assignments.
Kansas lawmakers, after weeks of preliminaries, plan a robust push. Bills target pensions for teachers, state marketing and publicity, and a broad sweep on labor and farm organizations. The session adds time to daily hours as field day for constitutional amendments looms.
Dr Cad calls for rapid federal action to preempt European powers in helium exploitation. He argues a fast act will secure resources, outline ownership, and prevent foreign control, urging swift bipartisan support and clear regulatory framework.
Kansas testimony reveals helium, once deemed nonessential, was sought for military use eleven years before war. Colonel Gilmore and Dr Canty discuss government aims to secure this gas from U S wells in Kansas and elsewhere, as foreign powers proved ignorant of the gas’s value for balloons and craft.
Rev Jackson, longtime pastor of Ninth Street Baptist Church, announces candidacy for the Board of Education. He notes nine years of church leadership and seven thousand dollars in improvements, urging white voters to support greater Negro representation on the board alongside existing members.
Lieutenant Bert Intelligence, once named the best intelligence officer in the service, rose from junior officer to lead his company at Chateau Thierry. Born to Mr and Mrs J in Abilene, he earned rapid promotions for bravery under fire during trench fighting. He died after sustaining severe wounds in battle.
Lawrence Rifle Club members await army supplied arms and ammunition along with target facilities as approved by the War Department. Secretary Samuel A. McKone announced the plan at the annual meeting, aiming to build a strong team for national competitions after a successful Camp Perry showing. Officers reelected include President John P. Clevenge and Secretary-Treasurer Samuel A. McKe.
Major reorganization moves city clerk water department to ground floor for public access while police court shifts to city commission room. New layouts partition the western bell to create space for the city surveyor sanitary officer and building inspector as work to finish at the new site hall.
The Women's Charity Federation of the Senate is raising funds to furnish rooms at the Carrie Nation Home in Kansas City. The Union has contributed about F000 for furniture and repairs. occupancy is expected once completion occurs.
A garbled text fragment notes postal guidance about using ordinary postage with special delivery. It mentions stamps, a stage, and Washington, with instructions from DL Cl. on securing expedited service and a reference to technical aspects of delivery.
The North Lawrence Christian church has seen increased attendance in recent weeks. Nellie Guiley serves effectively as superintendent, guiding services and activities to accommodate more congregants.
Kansas farmers warn the United States Employment Service faces sudden demise if Congress trims funding. J C Mohler and Maurice McAdliffe urge the House appropriations committee to preserve aid, citing the vital role in harvesting a record wheat crop and returning veterans to work. Minority report may push for extending service.
A pot of beans burning on the second floor at 84 Massachusetts street at 10 45 a clock nearly caused a spill for Fire Chief Reinisch and his car near Eighth and Massachusetts. He answered a still alarm, narrowly avoided a street car at the switch, swerved toward the curb but recovered and continued to 10 Massachusetts street. A separate note reports N Van der Vries stopping in Lawrence after attending a reconstruction congress at Omaha where groups urged return of public utilities to private management under government regulation. Also, fires in south Lawrence tied to a high power line broken by heavy snow, not defective wiring, with few such incidents generally.
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