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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
1
In Germany a tense standoff unfolds as troops move against Spartacans amid martial unrest. The struggle centers on control of key districts with reports of troop deployments and evolving public sentiment.
Berlin heavy fighting continued amid artillery in streets as government troops push to recapture public buildings from Spartacans. Reports from Berlin and Munich describe casualties, a moving front, and a government claim of control while Bavaria threatens internment of arms.
Lawrence and university discharges from the S A T C are not respecting uniforms say officers. They may wear uniforms 120 days after discharge to secure civilian clothes, may wear army overcoats with civilian wear but not mix with other army parts. Some wear full dress minus the hat. Captain Hatch seeks guidance from Washington on uniform rules for discharged officers.
Lawrence Boy and John C. Russell arrived from Camp Funston discharge creating a Siberian expedition connection. Russell left Camp Fremont California after three months in transport service. On one trip he went to Siberia with infantry troops and after stopping in Manila and Honolulu brought back to the United States from those places suspected Germans.
Informal discussions in Paris proceed without Lloyd George as he remains in London for cabinet work. Wilson and Orland will lead a meeting with Japanese representatives and French ministers to set groundwork for the peace conference. Germany, Austria Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey will be addressed in order, with a league of nations outline and reparations ahead.
A petition led by Mayor George Kreeck urges Lawrence to build a Liberty Memorial High School funded by public taxes. It would honor local service members from World War I with names in bronze and provide a lasting civic and educational use rather than a statue in a park.
The Associated Journalists elected officers Luther Hangen of Wellington as president Helen Pester of Eureka as vice president Edgar L Hollis of Fredonia as treasurer Earline Allen of LaCygne as secretary and Harold Hail of Pratt as sergeant at arms The group with over 100 members decided on a Journalisms Jazz dance and planned lectures banquets and trips to the annual state editorial meeting in Topeka this spring
A marriage license was issued to Everett Hickleston and Blanche Hill. Judge Lindley performed the ceremony, with details noted in the official records.
A vast marine strike tied up New York harbor halting steamers lighters and coal barges. About 14000 to 15000 Longshoremen left work as leaders warned the wave could swell to 40000, threatening food and coal shortages citywide. Schools plan to resume as families adjust to the disruption.
Kansans in France enroll for college as demobilization opens study abroad options for military men. The American University Union lists registrants from Kansas including Lieutenants Ainsworth Bower and Green, Captains Bradley and Sproull, and many others, with about 159 foreign institutions supporting the program. New registrants at the Union range from 120 to 180 daily as it expands club rooms to aid returning service members.
Last night a robbery occurred at the Babcock home. Police say they know nothing more and Sheriff Woodward withholds details to avoid frightening the robber. Rumors say the Labook home was also robbed as the search continues with residents reluctant to disclose losses.
The Elks Chorus, organized from lodge members, will hold its first rehearsal Friday night at the Elks Club under Prof. Nevin who served as a major in the national army overseeing mass singing. General Metcalf, Dr A J Hults, and Henry Albach lead the chorus project to create a top balanced city ensemble.
W W Rowman secretary of the State Bankers Association of Topeki will be in the city this evening and address the Presbyterian Brotherhood at its supper at the Nebureh at 6 20. Members are urged to attend and hear Mr Bowman. Viewbars Supplant Gasoline Two big tractors shipped into Lawrence over the Union Pacific stalled on the inter urban car yesterday afternoon on snow and ice progress slow and they ran out of gasoline.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce votes unanimously to ask the state utilities commission to permit Kansas City Western Interurban to switch from hourly to one hour fifteen minute service between Lawrence and Kansas City. New timetable trims travel by ten minutes and offers later departures and earlier arrivals, with last car reaching 11 pm and extending service to Tanner Springs and Linwood.
Campaigning has heated up as a full junior and senior ticket emerges. Senior women issue an all women's ticket while men hold secret meetings to finalize theirs. Elections set for a week from today if eligibility lists reach the reg office by next Thursday. nominations due Monday at 6 PM to the president of the men’s student council.
Chancellor Strong announces the university budget request of 2,681,606 dollars to be laid before the legislature. The move underscores funding needs as university officials push for support amid fiscal deliberations.
Chancellor Frank Strong reveals a proposed 1919 20 university budget totaling 1 311 918 for general expenses and repairs with 840 163 yearly salaries and wages and 208 514 repairs. He cites higher prices for coal water and materials driving deficits and warns the university may face heating and power shortages without new funds.
Four directors were elected at the M C A election held at the building yesterday. J R Holmes and A D Weaver were reelected, while I Stevenson and C W McKeen were elected as new directors. George Innes was elected as trustee.
On January 9 an attack occurred in Prague with eight revolver shots aimed at Dr. Karl Kramarz the Czecho-Slovak premier. None of the bullets struck him yet the attempt is described as serious. Police are investigating the incident and security details remain tight.
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