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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
1
German forces rally on a broad front near Chateau Theirby as Allied pressure mounts. Field reports indicate counterattacks repelled with gains reported by bridges and supply lines, signaling ongoing struggle across the sector. The clash involves infantry and armor units executing coordinated operations amid challenging terrain.
Allied forces including American infantry and French artillery moved to secure Vaux two miles west of Chateau Thierry and surrounding heights. About 275 Germans were captured with 5 officers, plus French prisoners, as the line advanced along the Marne sector. British troops on the Picardy front also fought to hold high ground near Rouxcourt and Albert.
Secretary Daniels praised the crew of the U S ship William Rockefeller for standing by their guns until the ship was down after being torpedoed on March 18. Letters were sent to retired and active servicemen including Myron E. Huston John Robert Moore Hartwell Ga Ladislaus Kasper Sam Mimms Jr T Arthus Mulligan Wm E Burch and Wm Schroeder detailing ammunition delivery and actions aboard.
Lieutenant Roy Stockwell writes home amid German advances. He describes civilians fleeing with scant possessions while troops move through ruined villages. He reports fear, but finds resolve in the fight, noting Germans use machine guns and bayonets against noncombatants as they advance.
Rome reports fresh Austrian assaults against Italian positions on the Asiago plateau were repelled. Italian fire inflicted severe losses and captured more than 2,000 prisoners, 51 machine guns, 4 guns, 15 trench mortars, and thousands of rifles in the Asiago operation.
Chicago July 2 federal managers for railroad regions were announced by Regional Director Hale Holden. W B Storey becomes general manager of ALT S F Co P J E Gorman assumes federal manager duties for C P Co A C M Kittle takes Illinois Central post E B Calvin joins Union Pacific in Omaha. At Topeka July 2 draft registration volunteers sought for army engineering corps mechanics and tradesmen urged to apply by July 48.
Postmaster General Burleson says government could run wire systems as part of federal postal service if kept efficient like the mail. Cabinet officers support Aswell resolution to take over telegraph, tele phone, cable and radio, while Congress discussions shift jurisdiction to the military committee. Daniels and Burleson urge permanent government ownership under federal control if run efficiently.
Topeka July 2 Fifty five counties in Kansas report War Savings Stamps subscriptions totaling eighteen million eight hundred fifty four thousand dollars. State Director P W Goebel estimates Kansas pledged eighty six to ninety percent of its thirty seven million quota. Over half the counties have surpassed their targets with Cowley first over the top and twelve counties reporting full quotas including Decatur Washington Cheyenne McPherson Anderson Chase Wabaunsee Ottawa Phillips Comanche Shawnee and Chautauqua.
The post office will close money order and stamp windows all day and keep general delivery and rural carrier windows open only from 8 to 10 A M. There will be no city or rural carrier deliveries on their routes. The office will deliver all special delivery perishable packages and outcoins mails dispatched as usual.
London reports the Abend Zeitung Augsburg details the central powers approved German solution for Poland. Frontiers set by German high command, Poland limited to 90 000 troops, economic terms favor central powers for 30 years, free publication of papers by allied nations, German schools in localities with German children, and an elective monarchy to be written into a constitution with central power approval.
The quarterly church meeting will be held tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. A deacon vacancy from Mr. J. F. Wilder's death will be filled and the finance committee will report. Work across all departments will be reviewed for the past quarter, with Prof. A S Ol n presiding.
Lawrence boys possess letters from King George of England sent to American soldiers then shipped home to relatives. Private Edw S Grygsby of the 130th Field Artillery and Private Harry Martin, a regiment mail orderly, are named. The King’s note at Windsor Castle praises US troops and calls for courage as the Allied forces fight for freedom.
Reported today a second marine corps casualty list shows two died of wounds and one wounded. Privates Warne Austin Burrton Kansas and Mont Bennett Poiteau Oklahoma listed among those rated in action. Lieut Clint Raga with the expeditionary force in France received letters Sunday. Washington news notes the Senate adopted King of Utah’s resolution annulling the charter of the national German American alliance, sent to the House. Clarence Kiser reportedly arrived overseas.
The Lawrence city commission deferred a public stance on the proposed fare increases by the Interurban company. Citizens must file petitions by next Monday to present arguments to the state Public Utilities Commission, with several towns planning to counter-propose lower rates and ticket issuances.
The Belgian steamer Chilier of 2966 gross tons was sunk about 1400 miles off the Atlantic coast by a German submarine. Twenty five survivors were rescued on June 27 by a sailing vessel after first information reached the Navy Department late last night.
The Country Club schedules a full day of golf with a handicap tournament and evening driving, approaching, and putting contests plus dancing. Mrs. Altice to provide meals by advance reservations. the event aims to engage members in a day of competition and social activities.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported a five month decline in operating income for 123 large railroads, down 108.196.00 to 196,836.00, with total revenue 1,390,620 higher than last year but expenses rising. May showed partial recovery from blizzards and embargoes, with income nearly matching prior year figures.
Wichita Kan July 2 The Food Administration announced a twenty five pound sugar limit for canning to curb hoarding. After the initial twenty five pounds households must seek county or township permission for more and can only keep a week’s supply except for canning. Excess sugar should be sold back to grocers or to neighbors to avoid hoarding rules.
Two colored programs promise a festive sixth annual field day at Pinckney park with lemonade and ice cream stands and a motion picture show in the evening. The Knight Templars drill team from Mount Bread commandery No. 14 will celebrate at Hulls store east of Lawrence, with special car service and patriotic speeches. Baseball games and other amusements are planned all day.
Washington July 2 The army casualty list today named four Kansans among the total casualties. Emory Baird North Topeka killed in action Chas Wheatley Bunker Hill died of wounds Charles Raffington Hutchinson Morris Thomas Edgar Springs Mo wounded severely Hugh Funk Fisheral Kans wounded degree undetermined Paul Beech Green Ridge Mo Missing In Action Marine corps list includes miss Treath of Mrs Roberts Mrs Nellie A Roberts longtime resident of 1415 Mass street died suddenly at her Scotah home Funeral set for Thursday then Lawren ce interment beside husband Oak Hill Roy Roberts former Journal World staffer now Washington correspondent for Kansas City Star J D Kennard in Topeka sold Cox land Marshall county and Mrs Lavina Dow property 1305 Vermont street yesterday
Lawrence to hold five Fourth of July celebrations with no fireworks. Woodland park hosts main event by state guards and Chamber of Commerce with Captain Joseph G. Waters of Topeka as speaker. Haskell Band, merry-go-round, boxing, races, and athletic events featured. Proceeds aid the guards. admission free. events at Woodmen-Royal Neenee, Brown's Grove, and Pinckney Park venues.
Chief James H Monroe led a raid on a Sunday craps game at Overland headquarters arresting six of the players. A seventh man eluded capture. Two dice-players were high men and the rest color. Monroe, with Officer Doran, entered the building after receiving a complaint about a telephone incident. They were taken to the city jail awaiting a preliminary hearing this morning and trial Saturday morning.
Washington July 2 A huge cotton crop is in prospect this year with a projection of 15 3 000 equivalent 500 pound bales by the agriculture department. If realized it would be the third largest on record. Crop condition on June 25 stood at 85.5 percent, 3.5 points above May 25 and 6 percent above the ten year average, bringing the season’s average close to the 1913 record.
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