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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
1
A statement notes that the colony crisis gains a temporary pass while civilized German lands will have a say on its future. The report reflects a period warning of involvement and potential decision by allied powers. It underscores a tentative delay pending broader consultation and policy alignment.
Paris scene around the colonial question moves toward compromise. Wilson insists no division of Germany’s colonies and opposes a league of nations that would guarantee title. Four great powers would administer Asiatic Turkey Africa remains under current occupiers.
Paris dispatch reports a new irritant at the peace conference called Gale by the French and Frenchitch elsewhere. It is a skin itch resembling the seven-year itch, encountered by soldiers home from the front and spreading through Paris.
Paris dispatches report the Peace Conference has received two replies to invitations for a conference at the Princess Islands. North Russia formally refuses to meet Bolsheviks while Admiral Kulshak's Omsk government gives a cautious, reserve response.
Washington January 31 The house military committee unanimously backed an army payroll baseline of 500000 men for the year starting next July. Committee members said the figure should reflect the expected average strength during the year.
The Douglas County board mopping up committee began work collecting subscriptions for the Jewish Armenian relief fund. Letters to county taxpayers brought in 310. yesterday only 78 was audited by Treasurer J J Meade. Several named contributors gave modest amounts including L H Griffith J P C Martin Beyer Miss Ildeliffe H S Cook Wallace W C T U Fred Bartz L A Maichel W O C F Lodeco No 4 Hobbs Postma J Metsker H W Bernhons J S Dill Clara F Hoover and others.
Five C O s spent Wednesday night in Lawrence County Jail before being transported to Fort Leavenworth. An armed guard accompanies them as they enter the disciplinary barracks. At Fort Riley they refused work or combat and face five to twenty five year terms, named are Tonie Platin Henry Lee Julee Crofton Fred Brake and William Surdgett.
Red Cross workers under the Kansas State Defense are organizing a voluntary registration of all returning soldiers and sailors. Dean F. W. Blackmay leads the effort, collecting names, units, foreign engagements, home towns, and discharge details on cards at the People’s Bank Building daily.
At Leavenworth Federal Prison in January 81, Cpl. Sedgwick Rice, commandant, ordered out the second battalion of the dock infantry, two thousand men, to bolster guards after several hundred prisoners in the military barracks refused to work. No disturbances beyond the work stoppage were reported.
Joe Rothberger of Eudora is jailed on a $400 bond for non support of his wife and child, alleged by his mother in law Mrs Dick Smith. He has served about a year with the army signal corps. Proceedings come as Canadian Pulp and Paper Association meets in Montreal to discuss reconstruction and returning soldiers employment.
Nearly 400 Masons and friends gathered at the Masonic temple for the closing banquet of the Scottish Rite session, the largest class in the order’s history. Dr. F L Loveland of Topeka spoke on Masonry and democracy before departing to catch a train. Funds were raised to furnish a new sorority house for the Masonic families at KU, and the midwinter reunion will fund a pipe organ for the Lawrence front.
Over a hundred local actors and actresses will perform A Day at Coney Isle at the Bowersock theater for the Social Service League. Miss Karolyn Stay ley will direct with rehearsals starting soon. The musical extravaganza features burlesque of American stage stars and islandside acts plus choruses like the Bathing Girls.
The War Labor Board orders Kansas City Railways to restore striking employees to duty under pre strike conditions and to diligently pursue approval for higher fares. The wage increases previously granted by the board remain contingent on this action.
Lawrence Highs prepare for a home game against Olathe on Haskell court at 7 PM amid a big rally in the high school chapel. Mayor Kreeck offered a silver cup for the district title. team captains Armin Woestemeyer and Emmett spoke as cheerleaders rallied the crowd.
Douglas county Red Cross chair Roy Burt announced that many who served 800 hours during the war were not included in the initial 62 Distinguished Service medal recommendations. A final awards meeting next Tuesday will add a supplemental list and a separate honor roll for business and professional volunteers, with nominations invited from eligible workers.
Haskell heads to Ottawa tonight with eight players as the Indians face Ottawa University five. Injuries plague MacLemore from the Warrensburg game and veteran center Davis hobbles with a knee strain from Manhattan. Coach Rudolph Uhlaub hopes the team’s fighting spirit prevails. Quigley called it the fastest game he’s seen this season. Traveling: Mavis center, MacLemore captain guard, Bates guard, Large Mirabel forwards, Skunkneck Eagle substitutes, Aut Kipp substitute center.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Co asks chambers of commerce to press Congress to return telegraph lines from government oversight. A telegram to Lawrence Chamber of Commerce via Secretary H. B. Sparks urges lawmakers to prevent rate hikes and government ownership by directing the lines back to private company control.
Lawrence police report three burglaries last night yielding 15 dollars. The Palace of Sweets at 041 Massachusetts Street saw a back window entry and a dollar taken. Von Williams confectionery at 1000 block Massachusetts Street was also entered and 6 dollars stolen. City Drug Store at 715 Massachusetts Street was entered through the Tour entrance but nothing was taken. Police note a failed entry at the Boston candy store next door and differing footprints suggest two suspects.
W. S. Hoadley was fined 514.90 after being tried for assault and battery. He caught a boy trying to steal from his store and treated him roughly. Father and daughter marry: Carl Wesley, 40, and Helen Wesley, 18, both of Tonganoxie, wed by the First Christian church minister. The father wed Elizabeth Heeps of Parsons. the daughter wed Frank Hovey of Tonganoxie.
Orville Burns paid a ten dollar and fifty cent fine after an officer observed him smoking a cigarette yesterday. Kansas law requires a person to be over 21 to smoke tobacco.
Two Williams name shoe shining parlors in Lawrence. William Poulos at 833 Massachusetts Street runs a parlor and Ernest Williams, a Black man, operates nearby. Ernest Williams was arrested after a clash at his shop and failed to appear in court. Locals advised by Lawrence Journal-World coverage commented.
Federal Railways Would Assist Farmers in Selling Crops The United States railroad administration begins a farm marketing bulletin service along rail lines in all states. Aim is to improve conditions for pure bred livestock and seed in territories served. AL Smith named supervisor of agriculture for Union Pacific in this state, with similar supervisors planned on other roads.
Dr. A. E. Winship editor of the Journal of Education spoke to a Lawrence High School teacher assembly urging broad funding for education. He cited wartime borrowing success and argued education rests on tax support while praising democratic access and rejecting Bolshevik fear in the United States.
The Lawrence public schools will hold classes tomorrow and on every other Saturday as part of a plan to recover influenza epidemic losses. Superintendent R A Kent confirms all schools including trade schools and the high school will participate. The State Board of Education ruled just before Christmas that time lost must be made up on Saturdays. Also noted is the upcoming West Coast Lumbermen's Association convention in Seattle addressing postwar labor lumber issues.
The Backshore Woman's Forum approved a set of resolutions during a recent Grand meeting, aligning with local civic goals and outlining positions on community issues. Members emphasized unity and proactive engagement with regional leaders.
The Women’s Forum of the University of Kansas adopted resolutions defending freedom of speech against partisan attacks. They asked Governor Allen and the state board of administration to ignore calls for Professor Hodder’s resignation after remarks about Col. Roosevelt. The group urged the governor and board to uphold constitutional rights and sent copies of the resolutions to officials.
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