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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
2
fragmented clipping reports a senator and foreign relations officials tangled in a leak probe. references to Ambassadors, State Department and investigations into communications, with names and places blurred across garbled lines.
Amid reports of a new bridge crossing plan, Anzoh Governor-elect Campbell faces pressure as incumbent refuses to cooperate. A formal demand prompts a power struggle with headquarters moved, while the Mapty Grove Drain Board reviews drainage and an appropriation for the Robinson estate ditch project.
The report outlines a Kansas Jayhawks team opening tryouts at Trobinsan gym with probable lineup names like Gibbyns, Uhr, Nelson, Lytle, Wilkan, Woodward. Coach Hamilton praises early practice, notes holiday absences and former stars aiding drills.
Washington January 2 The annual appropriation bill reports to the house carry provisions to increase postage on newspapers magazines and other periodicals. A scale would raise third class rates and require carriers salaries fees and post office costs. Publishers protest the move saying it hits publications earning over 3000 dollars yearly and a substitute would postpone the rise for a year. A plan ties certain publications to third class mail with higher rates. The bill also contemplates a $3 000 monthly postal pay and a government fund to cover post office property losses. An anti gambling provision would impose a 1000 dollar fine or two years in prison.
Washington reports a new corrupt practices bill limiting national party contributions to 1.4 dollars per capita and individual gifts to 50.00, with corporations banned. The measure, revised from Senator Owen’s proposal, moves to Senate committee and aims for expedited passage. Also notes wheat price spikes in Chicago and a looming big naval bill with House committee action planned.
Superintendent TR releases a study on Lawrence city teachers pay, comparing salaries with other occupations and city living costs. The report argues wages must attract best candidates, noting that teacher pay lags or matches peers and highlighting implications for recruitment and living expenses. The document outlines salary principles and the need to balance compensation with local economic factors.
Private Richard Dison of the Eighth Ohio Infantry was sentenced to camp confinement for one month and to forty two thirds of his pay for three months by the Seventh Provisional Division court. He drafted the Round Robin protesting camp conditions, signed by 400 soldiers, following Private Lappy's pneumonia death in custody. Benefield, a former resident, died of pneumonia in Los Angeles on Christmas Day and was buried in California. Recruits rise and other notes from Kansas and California military posts complete the dispatch.
Weather report fragment notes yesterday’s venue unclear and a fair night ahead. Temperature is expected to shift modestly as conditions forecast for today show shifting winds and mild changes, with no significant precipitation indicated.
The Baptist Church invites members to a picnic supper at 6 oclock in the dining room, baskets welcome with church kitchen providing food. After supper a business session will review annual reports and elect officers and committees for 1917.
A fragmentary note describes a local standard school in District 83 near Brown's Grove, mentioning Miss Tillie and a cooperative effort. It lists several numbered entities such as No. 88 and No. 20 amid unclear text about carpenters and bottles.
The Laings church held its annual business meeting to review finances and plan forward. Trustees and officers were listed, with discussion of a sinking fund from a bond issue, building and loan stock investments, and monthly instalments of one dollar. Ladies provided a supper and a program followed, with the minister acting as toastmaster and chair rather than a traditional ceremony.
Golfers crowded the links yesterday as calendar constraints prevented early season play. The course in good condition, with many players hoping for delays to the new year. Weather remained favorable for golf, and participation surged despite scheduling conflicts.
Lawrence school board accepts General Wider S. Motoreu s resignation after nearly twenty years of service. E R Stauffer elected to fill vacancy. Board plans tuition reforms for sending students and considers a program for retarded pupils with a special meeting Wednesday. A legal action on S164 remains. Portable buildings discussed for North side retarded school with bids ranging 700 to 1300 dollars.
The University of Kansas alumni association of Chicago plans its first annual banquet on January 3. A letter from secretary Humes Hoyt confirms the event and notes Chicago hosts many graduates. The Chicago group has not previously organized such a large alumni gathering, unlike other schools.
The first meeting of the city commission for LOLF was delayed until later in the forenoon to review the status of city funds. The attorney and commissioners prepared to get the usual work underway, awaiting a clearer plan and direction.
Superintendent R A Kent sent a letter to parents asking their views on shortening the school day. A two question inquiry has been presented to the board and residents are urged to reply promptly. The letter asks whether to extend or reduce daily hours and whether to keep the current length if changed.
A postoffice man named Brown was shot and injured while hunting near a ravine at dusk. He was taken to Lawrence for treatment, with eye swelling and temple wounds feared to threaten sight but later improving. Other party members sustained superficial injuries. one companion reported a recoil from a shot during a brush-backed chase.
A chaotic note lists a city meeting on Thursday at Stubbs Building with officers named including C. Simons and district chairs. It mentions a list of appointees for various districts and names several residents and streets, culminating in a filed divorce suit for Mamie A Wisefield against John W. Wisefield alleging addiction and neglect.
A fragmented Topeka item appears from January with unclear names and dates. Readable words suggest a local regiment ban or order affecting a small group, but specifics are missing. The brief hints at governance or military action in Topeka during January.
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