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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
2
The EZERT troops advance as German Spartacans face a renewed siege. Commanders report shifting fronts and increased pressure as the campaign intensifies across German territory, with reports of advancing units and strategic positions claimed by authorities.
Berlin battles flare in January chaos as government troops and Spartacans clash. Reports cite artillery in the capital, casualties rising, Reichstag and Brandenburg gate areas under control of opposition. Munich Bavarian officials threaten internment with arms if Berlin turmoil continues. Boundaries blur as Ebert government claims mastery while other cities report rioting.
Officers in Lawrence and at the university report discharged S A T C men failing to respect uniforms. Soldiers may keep uniforms 120 days post discharge to seek civilian clothes, but mixing army gear with civilian attire is forbidden. Some wear complete uniforms minus the hat, violating military etiquette and government rulings. Captain Hatch seeks guidance from Washington on uniform rules.
John Russell arrived yesterday from Camp Funston where he received his discharge from the medical corps He had been mustered out from Camp Fremont California his base station for three months while in transport service During a trip he went to Siberia with infantry troops and on return stopped at Manila and Honolulu bringing back German suspects who were interned
Paris January 1 Associated Press report that President Wilson’s talks with the premiers of Great Britain France and Italy were delayed and likely to start next week Lloyd George remains in London and Premier Orlando may return to Rome for parliamentary matters Today Stephen Pichon will host an informal meeting with Wilson Orlando Japanese representatives without Lloyd George British officials likely to attend The French cabinet meets to nominate delegates and resolve plans for a peace conference Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey will be addressed in turn with a program aiming to form a league of nations and set up independent states while arranging war damages and treaties
Local petitioners from Lawrence submit requests urging the erection of a memorial for Liberty Memorial High School. They advocate honoring contributions and preserving memory within the community.
Petition signed by twenty five leading Lawrence taxpayers urges a living memorial for World War I heroes. Proposed plan converts the memorial into a Liberty Memorial High School to honor soldiers and teach democracy, with a public building funded by taxes and housing the names and deeds of local servicemen. Mayor Geo Kreeck supports the concept at the City Commission meeting, emphasizing utility and community value over a static monument.
The Associated Journalists elected officers for the year and outlined a busy schedule. President Luther Hangen led the meeting in the journalism building as plans included a "Journalism Jazz" dance, guest speakers, and several banquets. Over 100 members are active, with potential delegates to the state editorial meeting in Topeka this spring.
A marriage license was issued today to Everett Hiddleston and Blanche Hill. Judge Lindley performed the ceremony.
About 15 000 harbor workers struck at 6 am in New York causing ferries lighters and coal barges to halt. Government threatened harbor operation, but union leaders say conflict with boat owners over an eight hour day remains unresolved. War Labor Board failed to settle the dispute, risking a broader spread of 40 000 Longshoremen and freight handlers out of work. Milk supply already strained by a dairy strike, now worsened by the stoppage. Locals Laura and Milfred Tay to return from California.
Kansas men in the military service enroll in European study through The American University Union. New registrants at the Union study center pay 120 to 150 a day, with over 20,000 college men registered from America to date. The University of Kansas has donated 250 to support the Union, and KU men listed include Lieuts Ainsworth Brash Porter Decker Etter Green Griesa Hughes Harrington Jones Kabler Kelley Leland Todd Lynn Naismith Rafferty Hassell Small Sproull Schuler Swee Wrickly Woodard Bonebrake Campbell Fitch Herriot Hughes Moore Lynch Sch sch Welch Worrati and others.
Representatives from Lutheran Congregational Baptist Christian United Brethren and Centenary Methodist churches met at the YMCA to form a permanent committee promoting boys work. Plans were set to start Sunday school basketball leagues on Saturday with Fancin F. Price in charge of YMCA boys work.
A robbery occurred last night at the Babcock home. Police say they know nothing of it while Sheriff Woodward withholds details. Residents in the south part of the city report soldiers roaming about and chatter grows about the motive and amount taken.
The Elks chorus will hold its first rehearsal Friday night at the Elks club under Prof. Nevin who is a former army major and mass singing director. General Wilder S Metcalf Dr A Y Hults and Henry Albach lead the new musical society's organization as it aims to be one of the best balanced choirs in the city.
W. W. Bowman, secretary of the State Bankers' Association of Topeka, will speak at the Presbyterian Brotherhood supper at the church at 6 30 this evening. All church members are urged to attend and hear him.
Two large tractors shipped into Lawrence via the Union Pacific halted the 4 30 inter urban car for an hour yesterday afternoon on a snow and ice covered bridge. The machines stalled and ran out of gasoline, forcing workers to use crow bars to remove them from the tracks so the car could pass.
Lawrence chamber votes unanimously to back Kansas City Kaw Valley Interurban’s plan to shift to hour and a quarter service. The change cuts running time to 7:45 pm arrival in Kansas City, allows 11:45 pm departures, and 1:19 am return to Lawrence, with late buses extending to Bonner Springs and Linwood. Freight service remains unaffected.
The KU campus hears a complete junior and senior ticket with all women leading the seniors and men opposing. Nominations for the men’s council close Monday at 6 pm while eligibility lists are due from the registrar by next Thursday. Election timing hinges on those lists, with a possible shift to Tuesday if delayed. Freshman and sophomore tickets are awaited.
The Kansas University budget outlines appropriations of 1 311 918 for 1929 20 and 1 369 688 for 1919 20 covering general expenses repairs and building needs. Chancellor Frank Strong cites wage increases and higher costs as driving the request including 47 300 for the library and 83 742 for apparatus and supplies. A deficit of about 17 000 is noted from coal cost rises and a 650 deficit from wage rate increases.
Four directors were elected at the YMCA election held at the building yesterday. J. Holmes and A. D. Weaver were reelected to succeed themselves, while C. C. Stevenson and C. W. McKeen are new directors. George Innes was elected trustee.
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