Reds Break Out Again at the German Capital
Spartacan party members suffer leadership deaths as unrest erupts in Berlin amid a fresh outbreak of revolt.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
1
Spartacan party members suffer leadership deaths as unrest erupts in Berlin amid a fresh outbreak of revolt.
Dispatch from Zurich reports revived Spartacist revolt in Berlin and provinces after the deaths of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Government vows violent measures as national elections near and bourgeois parties urge a Bolshevik answer. Berlin women lead campaign amid volatile political climate. An attempted escape during capture ends in shooting.
Berlin reports Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht killed after mob violence outside Hotel Eden. Luxemburg beaten, shot later in a street ambush. Liebknecht pursued and fatally shot while attempting escape. Authorities pledge investigation and punishment for any duty neglect.
Amsterdam reports the armistice with Germany extended by one month after German armistice commissioner Mathias Erzberger signed the extension at Treves. Paris confirms the extension by the negotiating commissioners, with Allied clauses on agricultural implements Russian prisoners of war naval conditions and restitution of looted material accepted.
Wisconsin legislature completes ratification of the national prohibition amendment. Minnesota follows with ratification after the house adopted the resolution that passed the senate yesterday. Both states announced on January 17 that the federal prohibition amendment is now approved.
Rev E E Stauffer chairman of Midland College board may become president pro tem at Midland College Atchison as Perry resigns He has not decided yet A committee plans possible consolidation with Freemont College Nebraska Lutheran demographics support move A Stauffer report due in spring with final decision next June by church group Involved local leaders including C J Eriksen of Lawrence participate in Midland College board discussions
Kansas State Federation of Women's Clubs aims to pass the Robinson Memorial bill to plant a tree for every soldier and raise $1,000. another measure would grant women property rights to half the family estate. The federation, led by Topeka figures, also backs anti smoking laws, child welfare education, more kindergartens, and nurse and elder care reforms.
More than 150 University of Kansas women visited Miss Duffield's office to secure jobs to fund their university costs. Many already work independently, with stenography the most common skill, others babysit or wait tables as positions open in Lawrence.
Major General Leonard Wood will address University of Kansas students and the public in Lawrence within a week or ten days. He will discuss his post tenth division duties and future command as he completes mustering out, with references to his service in France and ties to Theodore Roosevelt.
August H. Vogel of Milwaukee told the Wisconsin Manufacturers' association that when saloons disappear there must be meeting places with facilities for games and recreation. He proposed coffee houses as substitutes arguing that current social centers are too distant to solve the vanishing saloon issue.
Harley Scott was elected president by first year men yesterday at Lawrence. The vote highlighted the freshman class leadership and student government direction for the new term.
University of Kansas students elected class and school officers yesterday after a long postponement due to student army status. Elections used Australian ballot with race results for senior and junior tickets across multiple campuses and activities banners.
The French steamer Chaprio hit a floating mine in the straits of Messina and sank within minutes. About five hundred passengers, mostly Greeks, were drowned while another vessel rescued 150 survivors. The sinking occurred on January 17 in Rome time.
Ann Mae Pye, a 19 year old former servant, is in county jail awaiting arraignment on grand larceny charges after robbing the Babcock home on south Vermont street. Authorities say about 1000 dollars in valuables were taken, with many recovered from her belongings. A university man linked to the case left town after questioning. He may be implicated but denies involvement.
Wichita report cites Booth Tarkington predicting a Central Powers victory unless the US provides 30 million dollars. He argues Allies’ retreat at the Dardanelles prompts extermination campaigns against Armenians and other groups to clear land for German and Moslem colonization. He warns depopulated lands would empower the enemy.
The Lutheran Brotherhood convened at Trinity Church last night to review plans for the coming year. Refreshments were provided by the church ladies.
Sacramento Cal Jan 17 United States District Judge F H Rudkin sentenced 43 of 46 defendants in the I W W anti war conspiracy case to terms ranging from one to ten years in federal prison.
Paris January reports say the supreme council of the peace conference adjourned for a noon to 3 pm session. Wilson will sit beside Clemenceau as opening session planned with press admitted. Britain, US, and Italian correspondents push for open deliberations and a plan for reporting the talks.
Dispatches from Washington report the Treasury Department will name the next loan the Victory Loan. Flags issued in the drive would feature a prominent V rather than a vertical barn, with the V symbolizing victory and strength. The suggestion came in a November letter from J Bowersock of Douglas county to J Z Miller of the Tenth Federal Reserve, before the armistice.
The Douglas county chapter of the Ween Christida Temperance Union plans a large celebration at the First Methodist Church Monday. Mrs Grimstead of Liters will be principal speaker. she is a national temperance lecturer and the first Kansas woman legislator who voted for ratification. Professor Nevin to direct music and choir in program with pastors city officials and neighbors.
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