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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
3
An Ex Santee Telegraph dispatch from Sagengen describes Spartacan rioting after a failed attempt to destroy ballot boxes. Fighting erupted in Whelmstrasse Hedemz Pstracse and near Hallesche Tor as Spartacans also tried to storm the Vorwacks office.
Second Lieut. Oscar P. May of the 356th Infantry, 89th Division, from Williamstown Kansas has been cited for extraordinary heroism near Bois de Mort Mare in France on September 12. He captured a threatening machine gun and led a night patrol under shell fire, and he is recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and the Belgian Cross for further acts of leadership under fire. He is well known in Law and has relatives in the area.
A fragmented aside contemplates the ethics of ends versus means as a narrator reflects on engineering details and moral pretenses. It cites Charles Dickens and hints at a dead path until a better end is found.
The University of Kansas seeks an appropriation to build an observatory costing about 5000 dollars. Major Alter notes the aging equipment and a frame observatory between Hinworth Hall and the barracks will house transit instruments and an equatorial telescope. The goal is precise timekeeping within a hundredth of a second and to replace Make Hall's tower clock with an accurate clock driven by improved transit methods.
Two standard clocks costing $500 require little upkeep and will be stored in the basement observatory. To prevent temperature interference the room is closed and the clocks use filled pendulums. Majer notes accuracy of the standard clocks to within two seconds versus about a minute for ordinary clocks, with one clock placed in vacuum to avoid air effects.
A church education advocate argues state universities should become centers for religion shaping the future. He says unity of purpose among churches, not organic unity, can strengthen religious practice across the state while a Chicago meeting of eighteen denominations discusses plans to advance Christianity. The piece cites concerns about German Kultur and tensions with Christ’s teachings.
The Hey Club at the YMCA plans an elaborate program of stunts and music with a 9 15 start after an exhibition basketball game between the YMCA senior team and Balorn High School freshmen. Details of the stunts remain secret as organizers prepare for the event.
A garbled note from a New York Evening Telegram quoting a defense of loyal supporters. It argues that honest family life remains unaffected while others must step aside, urging steady, discreet assistance and unity without disruption.
A damaged obituary notice laments the passing of Mr. Credit, calling him a loyal friend to customers and wishing him rest in peace. It oddly includes pay cash and references a pre-1751 legal year in England starting March 25. The fragmentary text suggests a historical notice with era-specific dating.
The body of Frank C Brown was taken to Paoka for burial with family procession present. Patrick Mulvihill died at home near Williamstown after a three month illness. funeral from the home to Kansas City Kansas and interment in St John’s Cemetery. Mulvihill, born in Ireland October 14 1837, settled in Wyandotte in 1870 and later near Williamstown. survived by wife, three sons and five daughters.
Aho Chinoshipanes i Tokin ma oeosth memoriate the horses that fell in the conflict. A ceremony by the Ruscling faction commemorates their loss with a solemn tribute and local participants attend.
The text describes Marie Adelaide's abdication as Grand Duchess of Luxemburg and a subsequent royal succession. It notes Luxemburgers threatening expulsion over loyalty to the Garmians, an election naming Princess Charlotte to the throne, and Charlotte's apparent willingness to assume the duties amid accompanying troubles.
The peace was arranged by military leaders during the Boer War, not by statesmen. Lord Kitchener brokered terms with Generals Smuts De La Rey De Wet and others, in a notable example of military diplomacy ending hostilities.
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