Topeka engineer named for Douglas Fort-to-Fort highway work
A. C. Lagerwall of Topeka was named resident engineer to supervise Douglas county Fort-to-Fort highway sections, following bidding for three road segments. Section C near Lawrence will be built by List & Gifford of Kansas City. grading for Sections E and I readvertised. cost increases over initial bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lagerwall
Topeka
Douglas County
Fort-to-Fort
Board of County Commissioners
List & Gifford
Kansas City
Lawrence
M. W. Watson
Douglas
County
Davidson Construction Company
Sherwin Kelly
Campus Road Improvements and Demolition Delays Highlight University Plans
A report details campus infrastructure work including widening the Mississippi Approach and second floor Administration wing completion. Delays in furniture and equipment, and a proposed cafeteria in Barracks No. 11 face funding and contract issues, with S A T C demobilization and rack reuses cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Halin
Sem University
Eines School
Re. Ee
Peer Eee University
Alamai ‘Association
Frank
Salvation Army Plans One Year Relief Fund in Lawrence
After August First the Salvation Army in Lawrence will receive 3,760 dollars to fund relief work and other activities. The money will be divided among branches to cover expenses for one year ending July 31, with no further tambourines or merchant collections and no requests for assistance during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
City of
Lawrence
Salvation Army of
Mexican government seizes oil lands drilling crews in Mexico
Washington reports that Mexican forces entered disputed drilling sites owned by American interests. Carranza ordered troops to halt drilling without permits, claiming government ownership of oil lands despite private claims. Officials note compliance would acknowledge Mexican ownership and orders to Tampico and Tuxpan troops were issued last May 16, with units sent to eject workers and disrupt camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Jaurez
Carranza
Mexico City
Petroleum Department
Mexicar Department
Tampico
Tuxpan
Italy and Germany in the Versailles Spirit
Italian papers note skeptical reactions to the peace talks in Versailles. They suggest the same 1914 regime persists, with France aiming to keep Germany disarmed while claiming democratic reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Rome
Sariruey
Epoetais
Versailles
Poche
Bauer, Erzberger
David and
Mueller
France
Germany
Sarre
Rescue attempt plotted for exiled prince in Germany
A Rotterdam report says Dutch queen and consort plan to back a counter revolution by sending a motor launch to rescue the former crown prince. The goal is to persuade him to lead military forces in Germany against Frederick Wilhelm and the plan faces London and German opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Geen
Frederick Wilhelm
London
J.r
Germany
Rotterdam
Law Faculty Member Resigns to Join New York Firm
Professor Edward D. Osborn of the university law school resigns to become an attorney for a New York corporation. Albert Harne, dean of Washburn College law, will join the university as professor teaching equity, corporations, and torts. Osborn joined the university in 1913 after coming from Washburn and has participated in Red Cross work while on war leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Osborn
School of Law
New York
Albert Harne
Law School
Washburn College
Osborn
Washburn
Protesters Not Representative Say Munich Post Editorial
In Berne the Munich Post editorial argues that protesting Huns do not reflect true German sentiment. It blames German acts for lost territory and asserts Germans will seek a tempered tone only when presented with facts. The article predicts victors will be strict and mercy scarce until truth changes public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Munich Post
Germany
Pave Edge Hill Road Fight Reaches City again
The Edge Hill Road paving issue returned to the city commission after a year and a half. Attorney John C. Emick for the Emory estate said plats and grading are complete and owners want pavement now to avoid further regrading. The commission urged a fresh petition due to prior negotiations clouding the old one, delaying bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge Hill Road
City Commission
John C. Emick
Emory
Mlight
Bryan Declines Camel Ride Protest at Methodist Convention
Columbus July 1 William J Bryan former secretary of state balks at ride on camel during prohibition protest at a Methodist convention. The notable civic figure refused the spectacle citing propriety and public stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Columbus
William J. Bryan
Soft Drink Law Needs Horse Sense in Temperature Tests
Chemists at the university warn that a proposed one half of one percent liquor law could misclassify beverages depending on temperature at testing. Warm drinks may exceed the limit and ruin sellers. cooled drinks may fall under the limit. Common fruit juices like cider and cherry juice could unknowingly violat e the law, leading to unintended arrests and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Alf
Bitsaalt
City Hall to Lose Building Inspector A. E. Blair
Unofficial word says A. E. Blair plans to move to Miami to work in an architect’s office. Blair held both city building inspector and milk inspector posts and was dismissed from the latter for inefficiency. Mayor Kreeck has not named a new milk inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Blair
Miami
Florida
Blair
City Commission
George L. Kreeck
Kreeck
University
Mr. Blais
Governors of Forty-Four States Issue Tuberculosis Proclamations
Dr. J J Littner announces a nationwide cattle disease effort begun by forty four states to inspect breeding cattle. Proclamations call for state by state cattle enterprise inspections to prevent tuberculosis from spreading in herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Littner
Tikit
Fourth of July in Lawrence Features Music Speeches and Athletic Events
General Wright will hurriedly travel from Topeka to participate in Lawrence's Fourth of July Day athletic program. The day includes a noon dance pavilion program at Wood Park with music by Dean Harold L, a medal presentation by Theodore Gardner, and speeches by Judge C A Smart and Maj Gen William M Wright. Afternoon events at Woodland Park feature base ball races track events tug of war boxing and wrestling, with parking arranged around the track to accommodate farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Thic Sanenba
Wood ‘Park
Harold L
Shagge
America
Douglas County Metals
Theodore Gardner
Republc
Suarts
C. A. Smart
Ottawa
Wm. M. Wright
General Wright
Topeka
Woodland Park
Atlantic Fleet to Meet the President in New York
Tentative plans outline President Wilson's New York welcome arrival with Admiral Wilson and White House officials noting a brief address. The president would not discuss the peace treaty, and no date is given for the factual meeting or extended remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekington
Wilson
New York
Vania
Lawrence Elks pledge to push Salvation Army drive to quota
Elks executive committee decides to continue the Doughnut Drive until the Salvation Army quota of 3750 is reached in Lawrence. Officials blame late supplies and public misunderstanding for falling short of the district’s 3000+ shortfall as merchants reduce contributions. organizers expect improved public awareness and effort by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Elks
Salvation Army
Elks Club
Bif
Wake
Army
W. A. Young
Sal
Kansas City
Window of Heroes Photographs of Overseas Men at Lawrence Studio
A Lawrence Studio display features photos of local men who served overseas. The collection includes numerous portraits, some colored, honoring Douglas County service members as part of the community’s Honor Roll efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Forest
Douglas County
City bans cap pistols and fireworks for Fourth
City officials state that Fourth of July restrictions prohibit firework sales and cap pistols. Fire Chief and City Attorney cite state law and city ordinance with no time to pass amending rules. Mayor unavailable. no pardon plan feasible before holiday.
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Csp
Thas
William F. Reinish
Walter G. Thiele
First Aid Course Added to Douglas County Teachers Institute
Superintendent C J Lane announced a first aid course for the Douglas County teachers institute. The Lawrence Public Health Nursing association will provide the instructor. After completion teachers will be qualified to teach first aid in their schools next year. The county institute runs August 11 to August 15.
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County Teachers Institute
Douglas’ County Teachers’ Institute
C. J. Lane
Avets
Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association
County Institute
Lawrence Country Club Fourth of July Golf Events
Members of Lawrence Country Club plan a full July Fourth program with events including a 9:30 a.m. Mixed Foursome, 11:00 a.m. Apple contest, 4:00 p.m. Swat contest, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:00 p.m. Ladies contest and 9:00 p.m. Dancing as part of the recreation lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Country Club
City Night Commission Approves North Lawrence Sewer Work
The city ordinance night commission ordered construction of a sewer in North Lawrence between Seventh Street and Elm Street and between Lincoln Street and Juey Bray. Holland Wheeler is appointed supervisor to draft the specifications for the project and the bids to be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nighi Commission
North Lawreace
Seventh Street
Elm. Street
Lincoln’ Street
Juey Bray
Holland Wheeler
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A. C. Lagerwell
Heen Tenner
Fall Sey
Fitnes
Arec
G'aw
Dont Trust
Paria
Cenfer
Han Usurper
Acta
Munich
Bryan
Bachrach
Atlantic
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