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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
1
The veteran Col Wilder S Metcalf, famed for developing Kansas militia and serving in the Spanish American War, failed to pass a medical examination required for sworn service in the federal army due to a slight defect in vision and hearing. His loss is described as a major blow to Kansas military leadership and preparedness.
Coloned Whider S Metcal a result the 1st Regiment of the BR N G is among the best militiamen in the nation. As soon as it was known he failed the test many messages were sent to the war department hoping his value to the regiment would be considered. Another soldier, RR Bwaeuf of Lawrence, failed and left his grocery business to serve. Captain Wagstail, sturdy but depleted after Fort Riley duty, and Captain TH Keause, Philippines veteran leading a machine gun company, also failed. Lawrence people trusted veterans of the Philippine war to aid the new recruits and mourn the losses to Lavawende and the unit.
Reports say the Pacific fleet, including the carrier San Diego and five other ships, is in the harbor at Marathin, with the remainder distributed along Mexican west coast ports. Admiral Winslow is aboard the San Diego. The transport Bus-200 with Americans is near Buffalo’s last port of found. Twilight League games postponed to Friday due to the Fourth.
Paris reports “General results excellent” for the second day of the Franco British offensive. French and British forces push toward new trenches near Meuse and Somme with gains at Herbecourt and Merbecourt, while German resistance tightens along Verdun. In Russia, Austro German troops advance east of the Styr as Russians counter and push near Kolomea. Russian torpedo boats sink enemy sailing vessels off the Black Sea coast.
A dust filled report from Columbus New Mexico July 3 recounts Eleventh Cavalry under Major Jenkins fighting to save their horses during a search for Carrizal survivors. With oats exhausted the men endured extreme heat and grit to push through, risking loss of mounts in a desert campaign.
A new drill chart invented by Prof. C. E. Biren of Haskell is to be marketed by School Record Publishing of Lawrence. Demonstrated at the Haskell summer conference, the chart aids pupils in handling figures and fractions, emphasizing calculation over rote learning and enabling varied combinations across grade levels.
Fort Riley Kansas July 3 The Kansas National Guard lost 425 men eight officers due to strict federal service physical tests as preparations begin for border entrainment The Second Kansas reaches Eagle Pass while the expedition returns from Mexico without bandit contact Pershing continues aerial reconnaissance at the border Meanwhile General Martin seeks reinstatement for eight rejected officers and inspection is ordered to form new state cavalry units
July 3 report announces the surrender of the remnant German garrison at La Boisselle. Berlin notes Russian attacks on Prince Leopold's eastern front with limited gains and retreat after heavy losses.
J. H. Mitchell, receiver, said there is nothing new for the company to do regarding the water situation. He noted that the recent election was carried out all right, implying stability in the process and no immediate changes for the firm.
Weather forecast reports generally fair conditions continuing. Warm tonight and Sunday expected with mild temperatures and no major precipitation anticipated.
Kansas City to Topeka interurban extension on the south route is expected to start this summer with construction by the Kansas City Kaw Valley and Western Railway. President Klemm predicts eight to ten months to completion and operation by spring 1917. He notes possible Topeka street railway compatibility and engineers surveying seven routes from Lawrence to Topeka.
Several Lawrence churches adopted resolutions yesterday opposing any devices at the Douglas County Fair that resemble gambling and urging county officers to enforce state gambling laws. The First Baptist Church of Lawrence condemned such devices and asked officials to ensure compliance with state law.
The Veterans Glee Club presented several numbers at a patriotic meeting led by Miss Nellie Reese Evans at the church. Participants included I. J. Gray C. H. Hoyt Prof. J. J. Todd BE. P. Munk and S. J. Church ill with Mr Gray singing a solo accompanied by his daughter Marian Gray. Frances Allen played a piano solo. The program was well received.
C. E. Birch departed yesterday for Santa Fe New Mexico and additional western locations to assist in the institutes.
Lawrence joins a quiet celebration with no large public displays this year. Most stores close and post office hours shift while picnics at Woodland Park and trips to nearby towns fill the day. Candidates speak at the park. golf and amusements at the country club. Baldwin City and Williamstown prepare for mammoth crowds despite fireworks regulation.
Williamstown readies for a historic celebration with a big crowd expected tomorrow. The fair includes 30 concessions and an aeroplane display, plus a sidewall tent wrestling show with 300 seats of both $1 and 50 cent tickets. A chicken pox scare in Perry was traced to a local case, and promoters report no impediments to the event.
Sylves Mathews colored who was jailed after pleading guilty to drunkenness in police court, escaped while cutting grass near city hall before noon. Officers searched then and suspected he boarded an early westbound train where he had worked as an engineer. no trace found by midafternoon.
Mrs Wedell who has been ill at 1046 Tennessee street showed slight improvement today. Mrs F M Cory and daughter Eugenia left for Garden City to visit Mrs L V Carr and will spend the rest of the summer there.
Lawrence observers describe six hours at the Fort Riley camp as 65 locals view the First Regiment in heat and equipment rollout. Recruits facing minor defects were rejected. rumors about border entrainment circulate alongside reports of typhoid inoculation and improved service gear.
Lawrence dispatched the largest delegation to militia camps with sixty five visitors. Kansas City Kansas and Topeka each sent about twenty, with a few from St Marys and Wamego. The supply company runs most camp work, starting before dawn and continuing until taps. Beside regular inspection.
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