Lawrence Pupils Exceed War Savings Goals in 1918 19
Lawrence city schools report 1199 pupils own War Savings and Thrift Stamps and Liberty Bonds totaling 19959 75. Kindergarten through senior grades show Cordley Pinckney New York and Central leaders with 100 percent active membership in War Savings Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Katherine Edie
War Savings Committee
Quincy and Pinckney
Fla
Edie
Pinckney
Central
Quincy
Cordley
New York
McAllaster
Cordsey
W S. S
Carter
Garrett
Pomckney
Bonwell
All Must Marry Bolshevik Council Plans Unmarried Women
London reports a Petrograd town council plan to assign husbands to unmarried women aged 18 to 45. Children from these unions would be educated under Soviet government control, with parents not retaining custody. A second dispatch notes Serbia’s war losses totaling 1.977 billion francs. A separate brief reports Topeka politics and a minor fire incident in Hester and Roberts Jewelry.
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London
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Topeka
Kan
S. N. Hawkes
Stockton
Richard J. Hopkins
Hawkes
Hopkins
Serbia
Paris
Belgrade
Temps
Temperature Report Notes Odd Readings Even Now
A weather note records temperatures at 7 p m yesterday and 2 p m today with a reading of 27.0 degrees. The data appears garbled but indicates a single temperature value around 27 degrees.
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Zeae
Toda
City case against C E Friend dismissed over ownership issue
The City of Lawrence case against C E Friend for failing to shovel snow from 400 feet of sidewalk in front of his lumber yard was dismissed after the prosecutor could not prove ownership of the yard. Friend pleaded not guilty and requested a trial. two other defendants were fined for sidewalk violations.
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C. E. Friend
C.E. Friend
City of
Lawrence
R. C. Manley
Friend
Massachusetts
Eleventh Streets
Monroe
Walter Thiele
Manley
Turks Remain Turks In Withdrawing Armies Committed Atrocities
Jan 4 report claims Turkish forces retreating from invaded Caucasus territories committed outrages on Armenians. An eye witness reports Armenians beaten and more than 60 bodies of women and children found. living were tortured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Caucasus
Wilson asks Congress for 100 million relief fund
President Wilson asked Congress to appropriate 100 million dollars for famine relief in Europe. The funds would primarily send food to western Russia, Poland, and Austria-Hungary, with the request transmitted via the State Department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Congress
State Department
Europe
Russia
Poland
Austria-Hungary
All Rescue Complete Aboard Northern Pacific Passengers Safely Ashore
All 200 wounded and the remaining passengers from the stranded Northern Pacific were being taken to hospital ships under clear skies and smooth seas. Submarine chasers and naval launches ferried the men to the Solace for treatment with the operation aimed to finish by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Fire Island
New York
Solace
Deaths in Archangel Campaign Reach 56 with Nine Killed
An official report from the American military attache in Russia, relayed by General March, lists 56 American deaths in Archangel up to November 25, nine of them in action. March says the Archangel front is under control and troops are adequately fed clothed for winter campaigning.
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Archangel
Washington
Francis
Russia
General March
March
Knitters Halt Red Cross Garment Production
Rev. Roy E. Burt announces that Douglas County Red Cross knitters will stop starting new garments and return all yarns next week. Unfinished pieces will be completed, and workers will refocus on clothing for European refugees, reporting to Red Cross HQ on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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Red Cross
Roy E. Burt
Douglas County
Europe
Seventeenth Year of Service for Trinity Pastor Stauffer
The Rev E Stauffer marks seventeen years as pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence in a service noting he is the city’s longest serving minister. He will preach on Look Forward with the Rev C F West of Hays City Lutheran as a local comparand. Miss Ruth Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Evans, left for Lawton Oklahoma to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Stauffer
Trinity Episcopal —Church
Lawrence
Trinity
Hays City Lutheran Church
Ruth Evans
J. C. Evans
Lawton
Oklahoma
Food Relief Plans Aimed At Europe After War
Herbert Hoover outlines Allied food relief for liberated and neutral European territories. He cites a $1.4 to $1.5 billion import need through July and German ships aiding transport. Hoover says funds to be raised by President Wilson with Congress. mission includes U S officers touring Germany and concerns about price rises.
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Paris
Herbert C. Hoover
Allied Food Relief
Europe
Associated Press
Hoover
Congress
Wilson
Germany
United States
Entente Nations
County Teachers Meet in Douglas County Court House
The first postholiday meeting of Douglas County teachers drew about forty attendees at the Court House. Dr. F J Kelly spoke on teaching problems, Miss Marcia Carter showcased Junior Red Grass work, and Esther Swanson explained the Teachers Pension law and its points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Court House
F. J. Kelly
University
Marcia Carter
Esther Swanson
Roy Burt
Red Cross
O. J. Lane
Church Bulletin Replaces Stereotyped Sermons With 100-Word Pieces
First Presbyterian Church plans a new weekly bulletin produced by Prof. W H Johnson featuring nearly 100 word sermons by lay members. Each edition will include service programs and a church business directory plus personal news items on the first page.
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First Presbyterian Church
W. H. Johnson
School of Education
Yanks Overseas to See Europe Before Returning Home
Secretary Baker indicated soldiers overseas will be allowed opportunities to visit Europe before returning home. In a letter to Rep Youngs of North Dakota he noted leaves would be granted to officers and enlisted men of units ordered home as practical, a policy urged by General Pershing.
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Europe
Washington
Baker
Youngs
North Dakota
Persitiag
Thun Ship Baden to be surrendered to Allies
London reports Germany will surrender its new battleship Baden at a British port within days under armistice terms. The 128000 ton vessel, completed late, has uncertain armament with reports of 16.5 or 17 inch guns, but details remain unreliable.
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Baden
London
Germany
Becan
Inter- Allied Naval Commission
Japs Withdraw with Small Siberian Force Maintained
Tokyo announces 24 900 Japanese troops will be pulled from Siberia and only the smallest forces kept there. Public opinion in London deplores the move, while Allied observers deem it a setback for alliance unity and coordination. A Tokio dispatch cites the war office statement issued December 27.
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Nieria
London
Siberia
Tokio
Japanese War Office
Japan
Jayhawkers Map Evening Practices for 1919 Basketball Season
Kansas basketball coach W O Hamilton plans nightly blackboard drills and on floor scrimmages as he rebuilds the team for the January 17 opening against the Yow Aggies at Ames. He adds a second string built from ex football men to sharpen the Varsity. Albert Hayter was arrested yesterday for disturbing the peace with a January 7 court date set.
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Jayhawker
Yow Aggies
Ames
W. O. Hamilton
W. Omar
Hamilton
John Bunn
M. Harmes
Wichita
Howard Miller
Chanute
Hamilt
Mathews
Ed Mason
Lawrence
Rov ‘Bennett
Iola
Marxen
Desmond
Lashley
Fredericks
Harmes
Miller
Albert Hayter
Visiting Vets Praise Lawrence Meeting for Veterinarians
Veterinarians at a Lawrence session learned of a state law assigning them responsibility for sick livestock care, with call duties upon diagnosis. The event highlighted harmony with farm agents, showcased modern veterinary methods, and elected Dr Gish as president and Dr Guilfoil as secretary treasurer. The gathering drew 110 attendees and featured extensive displays of serums and drugs.
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Lawrence
W. J. Guilfoil
Kansas City
Kan
Gish
Eldorado
Russell
Topeka
Chamber of Commerce
G. J. Gish
Elorado
Exeh
Kansas State Agricultural College
Were Real Heroes Sergeant Dunkley Praises Hospital Men
Sgt Frank Dunkley writes from France praising Lawrence hospital detachments for heroism in hot engagements. Lieut Boyce and Sgt Myers repeatedly aided wounded under fire, continuing work after multiple wounds until they could no longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunkley
Journal-World
France
Lawrence
Boyce
Myers
BE NO DIRECTORY LIST OF STUDENTS FOR START OF YEAR
Registrar George O Foster says Kansas University will not publish a student directory this year. Students had supplied directory information at enrollment in past years but the plan is dropped for the current year. Groups on the hill considered a directory but did not pursue the idea seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Foster
K. U
Lawrence Boy Cited for Heroic Action in War Firing
Tanner Bryant of the 60th Regiment, wounded October 27 under heavy machine gun fire, killed the enemy who killed his captain and was cited in general orders. His brother Lieut Claude Bryant is mustered out from Camp Grant. another Lawrence funeral notice follows for S. E. Lawrence at Friends Church Tonga noxie Kansas with service details.
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Tanner Bryant
Alex Bryant
Newport News
60Th Regiment of Infantry
Claude Bryant
Lawrence
Camp Grant
Marriage Licenses Granted to Grinoth and Kilgore
A marriage license was granted today to James T. Grinoth of Topeka and Alice Kilgore of Atchison. The note adds a moral reflection on leadership and self control.
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James T. Grinoth
Topeka
Alice Kilgore
Atchison
Interurban Line Protest Aims At Car Schedule Change
Kansas City interurban Kaw Valley & Western seeks state approval to shift to hourly and fifteen minute headways with one fewer car after 6 am to 7:15 pm. The plan, supported by petitions in Kansas City and Topeka, promises similar service with lower operating costs until spring.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas We Kaw Valley & Western
Lawrence
Kansas, Public Utilities Commission
Topeka
W. R. Taylor
Bonner Springs
Boner Springs
Kaye Valley Interurban
Ties Commission
Interurban
Tenth
Main
Public Utilities Commission
Taylor
Hutchinson
Wichi
Joplin
Pittsburg
Compan
Had No Time County Treasurer Laments Missed Tax Statements
County Treasurer I C Stevenson explains that sending tax statements was a courtesy not required. Flu outbreak kept office closed for a week, preventing statements from going out this fall. He says taxpayers must pay taxes regardless of receiving statements and notes the issue was communicated publicly for a month.
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I. C. Stevenson
Rural Carriers to Use French Motorcycles in U S Postal Service
Cleveland reports the United States plans to deploy 20 000 motorcycles from France for government service, likely for the post office in rural districts. Seven postoffice clerks are off duty sick, hindering operations as officials note staffing shortages and patience is urged. British deny an ultimatum claim regarding German Baltic forces.
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France
Cleveland
Unifi
Frank F. Weschler
War Service Committee of Motorcycle Industry
Motorcycle Trade Association
Postoffice De’partment
Haye
Fin
Frank Kingborge
Banks Brown
W. A
McKoney Cart Hunsinger
Willard Brown
Boyman
F. E. Edie
London
Mander
Baltic
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Hester & Roberts
the Weather’ Report
Knitters
U. S
Ocetyalion
Treves
Gelling
Allies
the Patriotic Association
Ninth Street
Colored Baptist Church
Hk. C
City Drugs Store
THUN
Coblenz
Associate Press
City Drug Store
William Omar
Flaxy
Jayhawkers
Lawrence High School
Haskell
Ieee
Uredy
Lawrence Boy
S. B. Lawrence
S. E. Lawrence
New Hampshire Street
Friends Church
Tonganoxie
Kansas
Hubbel Hill
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