28 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
1
Senator Lodge warns Americans against further delay of peace as peace delegates are said to be wasting time on the pact. He urges swift action and renewed urgency in negotiations.
In Washington, senators debate the league of nations charter amid sharp partisan lines. Senator Lodge urges fundamental revision to prevent disputes, while Senator Hitchcock defends U S self defense and cautions against restricting sovereignty.
The Federal Reserve Board bars foreign exchange transactions with Russia in a move to curb Bolshevik financing. Britain’s authorities take similar steps as part of a broader crackdown on funding and propaganda streams.
Washington reports the 17.50 per hundredweight hog minimum set to expire at midnight will be extended until President Wilson rules on pork embargoes affecting neutrals and others. Frank S. Snyder of the meat division may scrap the policy if embargoes are lifted. a March price may be set, with action possibly not until Monday.
Secretary Tumulty issued a White House statement denying that President Wilson told the congressional foreign affairs committee that Ireland would have no voice in the peace conference. He refused to discuss what Wilson may have said about the Irish issue.
President Wilson and former President Taft will speak together on the League of Nations in New York before Wilson sails to France. Taft telegraphed his acceptance from Nashville and emphasized a non partisan aim. Abram I. Elkus noted broad public interest and seat requests from states east of the Mississippi.
Magdeburg lies cut off as a rail strike spreads after a Spartacan led procession seized the roundhouse and halted locomotives. Unemployed workers join a political strike seeking soviet rule while postal and telegraph workers are urged to stay at their posts unless forced away.
Washington on February 28 Director General Ines with President Wilson approval said railroads would not be relinquished from government control until there is a chance to see if a constructive broadenevent program of legislation can be adopted within a reasonable time.
Paris Feb 28 Andre Tardieu French delegate says there is no longer any question of continuing the Brinkipo conference. He says Bolsheviks failed to comply with entente conditions for a cease fire and that allies consider two methods to restore order in Russia and are examining available means to pursue this aim.
A third blizzard cripples Kansas with heavy wind and snow as mercury drops. Businesses halt nationwide as travel freezes and officials issue closing advisories.
The third winter blizzard of the season paralyzed railroads and streetcar lines from Kansas City to Lawrence. Temperatures plunged toward zero as 40 mile per hour winds and heavy snow piled drifts three feet high, delaying trains by hours and stranding students. Local roads became impassable with deep mud and slick conditions across the region.
Judge Smart rapidly finishes civil docket in district court. The court sets aside Edwin Featherstone and Mary Snider deed and contract and divides Featherstone property among William Featherstone's living children. Separately the Dunham versus Kelly money suit was decided for possession.
Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce members told the Ways and Means Committee they oppose moving Rosedale hospital. Dr Crumbine noted the RE IV department of medicine supports staying with 145 medical students and 35 nurses. A proposed Tenth street viaduct would connect the hospital with Union Depot and improve patient access.
Mayor and city commissioners present a golden oak desk to Police Chief James Monroy for the new police department office on City Hall’s second floor. The item is described as the desk that could be called by name in jest.
State authority warns that taxpayers avoiding dues will face stiffer penalties and stricter enforcement under a recently enacted measure. Officials stress compliance and outline expected penalties for late or unpaid assessments.
Samuel T. Howe explains the February law shifts penalties for unpaid taxes. Property not assessed may be taxed for five years past, with each year doubled, raising bills for many owners. Exceptions apply when the owner has a mortgage or legal representation handles the estate.
Minnie J. Grinstead of Liber a is Kansas first woman state representative. A former Evangelical Baptist minister, she joined W C T U and rose to national membership. She will lecture Sunday morning in Eudora at 11 and in the First Baptist Church here that evening on What Next.
New York reporters note a harbor workers strike of about 16,000 to 16,600 anticipated to start at 2 PM tomorrow. The action follows dissatisfaction with wage handling and leadership decisions at the union level.
BE NO HOLIDAY Even High School Will Hold Classes Tomorrow to Make up for Flu. Lawrence public schools including the high school will hold school Saturday as part of make up work for time lost during the influenza epidemic. High school will add five Saturdays and finish make up work while shifting the term later.
The City Water Department has relocated to the first floor of City Hall, occupying spaces formerly the city restroom and the old jail area. The repapered and refloored offices include a meter room for testing meters and a combined setup to handle all water company work in one building.
Amadeo Fabricl, a Mexican, was found guilty of selling liquor to two Haskell Italian students and sentenced to 30 days in county jail with a $100 fine. The case notes a public incident near 780 New Jersey street where a student allegedly harassed a girl, prompting authorities to pursue further action.
J A Fund Treasurer J J Meade announces that despite a final closing, Douglas County subscriptions increased by 79.94 dollars after his morning report. The county still fell short of its quota by about 2000 dollars, but many subscribers gave extra hoping others would follow and Douglas County could claim a clear record for all war aid.
Riot violence spreads to Bavaria with Spartacan troops marching on the Munich parliament seeking a Soviet Bavaria. Government forces repulse Spartacan actions in Hamborn and the Ruhr region, seizing 116 prisoners after clashes that leave fatalities.
Webb, early Fabian member and noted writer on socialism and labor, outlines plans for a labor parliament in England. He has served on royal commissions and is a professor of public administration at the University of London.
The city primary on March 11 draws few candidates as only five petitions filed. Two nominees for the board of education emerge, with I C Steven in the race for city finance commissioner adding interest. About 2,000 voters may be ineligible due to registration rules, and the registration desk at City Hall remains open until 10 tonight to help voters get qualified.
In Topeka the lower house overwhelmingly adopted resolutions urging two constitutional amendments one on state highway building and the other on reclas sification of administration measures. The actions are first proposed under Governor A platform yet to achieve a third majority vote. Washington reports Representative Mann refused floor leadership under any circumstances. Tulsa bank robbery yields 1500 cash and 3000 bonds. Italians acclaim Wilson via cable on League of Nations. Norwood train crash fatality reported.
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