German Soldiers in Posnan Claim City Is German
German forces reportedly asserted Posnan as a German city in a contested area. The report notes local authorities disputed the claim amid ongoing tensions and military activity.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
1
German Polish clash sparks deadly riot in Posen
Berlin reports blamed by Polish readers for the Posen riot that left forty seven dead after German soldiers fired on crowds outside a square where Paderewski’s reception sparked counter demonstrations. Poles say Germans paraded with machine guns and sang Die Wacht am Rhein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Posen
Ignace Paderewski
Rhein
Dor‘ Inti
Yeichstag
Chemitago
Paderewski
Lemburg
Copenhagen
Symiay
Berlin
Berlin Tageblatt
Hich
Rumor of US rent for trenches denied by French official
Captain Andre Tardieu, head of the Franco American war matters commission, told the Associated Press that rumors the American army paid rent for trenches or reconquered ground are false. He cited consistent practice: relief units pass along equipment, requisition payments apply to private buildings, while hospitals and public establishments are provided gratis to American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Andre Tardieu
General Commission For
France
Kansas Tax Rebate System Details in Biennial Report
The Kansas Tax Commission reports the biennial rebate program to the legislature, noting rebates totaling 678.65 dollars annually across the years. The report outlines the rebate impact on overall tax payments and reflects changes in the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kah.dan
E Tax Commission
Prt
Kansas
Ford Hikes Wage Scale Another Dollar A Day
Detroit Jan 1 Ford Motor company announces a minimum wage of 6.00 a day, a 1.00 rise for about 28 000 workers nationwide. Henry Ford resigns as president, Edsel Ford elected to succeed him at 150 000 a year. Ford retains director role. Edsel leads expanding corporation. Henry cites time for tractor business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Henry Ford
Ford, Motor Company
Edsel Ford
Wdsel Bryant Ford
Deaths in Grand Army of the Republic Hit Multiyear Low
Six members of the Grand Army of the Republic died in the past year, the smallest number in Washington Post history, despite influenza losses. named are Liam Nadelhoffer Hiram Sterell Chris Armstrong J Frits L L Dobbs and David Frantz, with fifteen deaths last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Republic
S. J. Churchill
Adgutant
Washington Post
Liam Nadelhoffer
Hiram Sterell
Chris Armstrong
J. Frits
L. L. Dobbs
David Frantz
Washington ‘Post
Divide Em Up Surrendered German Subs Are Divvied
The Mail reports surrendered German submarines are being divided among the Allies. Fifteen go to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States. U boats handed to the United States are said to be crossing the Atlantic. The remaining 127 surrendered subs have no specified allotment method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Atlantic
Grim Reaper More Active Than Stork in 1918 Births Deaths
Lawrence city records show 1918 far deadlier than 1917 with 265 births and 246 births total. influenza and pneumonia caused 71 deaths in three months, 52 under 30, and 34 per cent over 60. stork less active than 1917 with 246 births versus 251 in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Camapaigna Ras
Stork
Open Letter Against Fair Gambling Devices in Kansas
William A. McKeever of the Kansas university child welfare department condemns vaudeville shows and gambling at county fairs urging all fair associations to seek subsidies from the legislature. He notes hundreds of children exposed to gimmicks and calls for suppression of the practices, warning of long-term harm to youths and urging reforms. Miss Mary Emily Warren returned from New York City after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
William A. McKeever
Child Welfare Department
University
McKeever
Richard Array
WM. A. McKeever
Mary Emily Warren
New York City
All Business and Schools Suspend Operations Today
All business is suspended today with only essential places and schools remaining open this afternoon as authorities limit activities amid an emergency.
Open House Receptions Boost Community Holiday Observance
Lawrence closes most businesses except essentials as Masons and churches host open houses this afternoon and evening. Negro residents celebrate a dual anniversary at St Luke's A M N church with townwide church participation. Open houses at Baptist and First Christian churches. Rev Ros Sanderson hosts guests. WY M C A hosts a teletry vhewhine match. Haskell hosts girls basketball double header with Eudora and local teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Masons
Temple
Baptist
el In
The
First Christian
Ross Sanderson
St. Luke’s A. M.N
Jamestown
Gi. N. Ds
M. HH
Jettz
T. D. Lee
John Adams
Massachusetts Street
Eleventh
M.C. A
Kansas Native Sons and Daughters Banquet Speakers
Topeka Jan 1 Governor Henry J Allen will speak at the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas banquet on Kansas Day January 29. Congressman-elect Homer Hoch of Marion is also slated to speak. Officers plan to amalgamate the two branches, native sons and native daughters, into a single organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Othet
Henry J.allen
Native Sons and Daughters of
Kansas
Kansas Day
Homer Hoch
Marign
Reachfug
Haig and Beatty to receive peerages in war honors
London reports in the Mail that Field Marshal Haig and Admiral Beatty will be elevated to the peerage in recognition of wartime services. Generals Horne Plumer Byng Renfrew Birdwood and Allenby are also named for peerages, with likely accompanying grants of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshall Haig
Fice
Beatty
Mail
Horne
Plumber
Byng
Renflinson
Birdwood
Allenby
Pyney
Troopship Northern Pacific Runs Aground Off Fire Island
News reports say the transport Northern Pacific with over 2400 U S military personnel returning from France ran aground about six hours after grounding in the near shore. Officials said no immediate danger and emergency crews moved wounded and ill to Solace and Mallory while others were transferred to cruisers, destroyers, and tugs awaiting salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northern Pacific
France
Fire Island
Long Island
U.S
Columbia
Des Moines
Gallory
Solace
Pacific
Navy
Tross
Army
Snow shovelers dispatched by city effort and YMCA help
The mayor and city commission authorized calls to recruit snow shovelers. University YMCA supplied all needed workers, and the police station handled calls to deploy them. Chief Monroe notes higher public interest in keeping walks clean, a grader already working on gutters, with a drainage drag likely for crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iPolice
University Y. M. C. A
Monroe
Wheat stocks surge as of December 1 1918 in vast federal survey
Washington reports a December 1 1918 survey of commercial stocks showing 319 434 832 bushels of wheat held by 10 669 firms including elevators warehouses and wholesale dealers, more than twice the level a year prior. Figures cover stocks reported and do not reflect national totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Chicago Board of Trade
Bradstreet
Fox
Department
Cai
Kansas State Teachers to Meet in Topeka January 17 18
Council of Administration plans annual meeting in Topeka January 17 and 18 with leaders from the University of Kansas and the School of Education as speakers. Chancellor Frank Strong and J Kelley among speakers discuss changes and organization of state education during wartime and coordination of public state institutions. Henry Alten to speak. attendees include university heads and educators. Also reports two trials continued involving Gib Snyder and Arthur Murphy in disorderly conduct cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Administration
Topeka
Frank Strong
University
J. Kelley
School of Education
K.U
Council of Administration of the
Kansas, State Teachers Association
Will Specia
Tony
St . Wilt Renaper
F.J. Kelley
Ame College
Henry Alten
Eral
Gib Snyder
Arthur Murphy
Quenting Same
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