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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
1
In a concise wartime civic notice a local advocate urges a World War I veteran to focus on future welfare and civic rebuilding. The message stresses resilience, community support, and planning for postwar life amid social change and economic strain.
Major General William M. Wright spoke at the Lawrence Homecoming Fourth of July celebration at Woodland Park after a rain delay and travel hiccups. He praised the 35th and 89th Divisions, urged unity for future wars, and lauded Pershing’s decisions, concluding with a note he would travel on to Kansas City and Washington.
Great air fleet will escort B 34 units as American blimps and planes prepare to meet British forces off the Long Island coast in a coordinated air defense display.
Two American destroyers were ordered to assist the British dirigible R-34 over Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy, establishing audio contact and wireless liaison with stations as fuel dwindled. The note, signed by Commander Lansdowne, asked if destroyers could tow the airship if needed.
Hans indicates Germany's desire to begin work on the Peace Treaty at Paris. July 5 marks a step toward negotiations and potential settlement terms.
Lord Burnham is named as the latest candidate for British ambassador to the United States. The report appears in the London Daily and outlines his possible appointment and the political context behind the selection.
President Wilson speaks to soldiers and sailors aboard the U S S George Washington in a July Fourth address. He declares America’s fight for liberty expands globally while urging the nation to live up to its earned reputation. A Lacrosseate visit and naval movements follow as the world watches.
Grant Harrington, longtime university alumnus and secretary to George Hodges, was injured when his automobile veered off the road due to a defective tire and rolled over an embankment. He is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity at the University of Kanes and held an interest in the university chapter.
County board chair Alison Andrews says the western portion of the Douglas county Fort highway will wait until intermediate sections are finished. Section G for the west county line is due for completion by October 1920, with bids for grading and surfacing the other sections set for next year to finish the road west of Lawrence at the same time. Also, Miss Lucile Tibball returns from Kansas City after appendicitis surgery, with sister Miss Percy Tibball staying two weeks in Lawrence. Bank Call issued Washington July 6: The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for the condition fall na
A garbled OCR fragment notes a fine related to a target range and a memorandum. It references a national geir and Six Carne and mentions spending the day in a net range with further work planned.
Mrs Maud Brewster of Lawrence plans a duplex apartment in Herington area to be built of stone and stucco. The structure is expected to be completed by September. Brewster formerly lived in Herington.
London reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg declares responsibility for German main headquarters actions since August 1916 and for proclamations by Emperor William II. He asks President Ebert to inform allies and German people, arriving in Hanover after telegraphing the message. This marks the second German leader to assume such responsibility following Bethmann Hollweg.
Thousands gathered at Woodland Park for a Douglas County Homecoming Fourth of July celebration marked by a heavy afternoon downpour. The program opened with Theodore Gardner presenting Roughrider county medals to soldiers, followed by a Chamber luncheon. Judge C A Smart gave a patriotic address, General Wright spoke in the late afternoon, and extensive concessions fed crowds. rain curtailed evening events but did not dampen the celebration's memory.
After Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willard in three rounds, a chaotic finish and disputed round verdict sparked wagers and uproar. Willard, battered, rested in isolation while Dempsey contemplated future opponents as promoters search for a credible challenger and Carpentier or Beckett of England emerge as possible contenders.
A charter for a Douglas County American Legion post has been applied for and organizers seek a wide membership of ex soldiers. The county aims to enroll all veterans of the late war and invites interested men to contact Wilder S. Mottaff in Lawrence to join, with a membership fee of one dollar.
Heavy rain disrupted the soldiers and sailors welcome events. Vinland and Pleasant Grove failed to play for the county baseball title as the morning schedule was spoiled. The City all Stars and County all Stars tied 10 to 10 in the afternoon after rain halted play. Boxing and wrestling were also canceled. A greased pig escaped under the grand stand and was later recaptured by a boy.
Rural school pupils in Douglas county will receive diplomas at Lawrence on July 12. R A Kent, superintendent of Lawrence public schools, will deliver the address. County Superintendent C J Lane will finalize program details. A total of 138 rural graduates will participate.
Miss Grace Gaskill of 1603 Massachusetts Street will depart Monday for Montgomery to begin a Southern lecturing tour and oversee physical training for community councils in the state. The effort is under Alabama State Board of Education and the National YWCA in cooperation with local community work groups.
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