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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
1
Kansas harvest data show wheat promising overall with 193,718,000 bushels forecast from 93 percent condition, but eastern counties face poorer fills and lodging. Corn planted area down about 30 percent to 4.296 million acres. oats above five year average, and a note on glass brick construction appears.
The airship B-34 left Roosevelt Field Mineola last night and headed east toward Scotland after a brief New York visit. Thousands packed Broadway to glimpse the giant craft as it rose to about 800 feet and sped southwest before turning toward home with weather and wind shaping the westward plan.
Ten Kansas soldiers and Mrs. H. E. Don Carlos of Lawrence gathered at Grenoble France on June 12. Lieut Sproull joined the group. a letter to Gov. Henry J. Allen notes a missed guest at the banquet and praises the university students and Don Carlos as director of M. A. women in the area.
The Douglas county board named D B Hunnicutt as commissioner of the poor to succeed William Mesenheimer. He was chosen from three applicants after prior postponements, with duties expected to begin at the end of the week.
Gen Wilder S Metcalf received the charter yesterday from the national headquarters for Post No 1 of the American Legion in Douglas County. Plans aim to organize more posts across the county and select delegates to the first national convention in November. Post No 1 has thirty seven charter members.
A one acre wheat crop on Paul W. Brine’s farm was burned early this week. Sparks from a passing train are blamed for the loss. The 123 Agency settled the claim and Brine received just over $61 for the crop.
Salary schedules for Douglas county country schools rise as average pay shifts. Five teachers have $100 plus monthly, about a dozen near $99 to $100, most at $70 to $80, with a few at $60s. Two rural high schools exist at Madora and Vinland, plus parts in Overbrook and Centropolis districts.
Director Walter Rigdon announced the Fraternal Aid Union band will perform Friday evening in Central park after a one week break due to Woodland park celebrations. The program includes March Gloria Losey Egyptian Serenade My Cure Love Gamecnik Overture The Golden Sceptre Laurendesu Waltz Kisses Kiotic Airs One step Howdy Sam Fox selection from The Grass Widow The Stars and Stripes Forever and 1861-65.
A seismograph at Yere University captured an earthquake yesterday afternoon with primary, secondary, and main waves logged at 1 24 43, 1 26 48, and 1 81 3. The needle reached just over one eighth inch. end of record at 2 o clock. Estimated distance 1520 miles with uncertain direction, likely location in southern Mexico.
City agencies pursue federal rent allowance program details amid unclear eligibility. Officials cite potential impact on housing costs and resident support services, with planning sessions underway to align local policy with federal guidelines.
A special City Commission session is planned for this afternoon to form a benefit district and arrange funding for paveing Edge Hill Road and Oak Hill Cemetery slopes. Engineer Holland Wheeler will oversee preliminary surveys while the city hones how Edge Hill road ownership will be handled for the project.
Federal officials and the Agriculture Department investigate reports of fish falling from clouds near Washington. Scientist Professor Florik leads the inquiry into whether atmospheric conditions lifted fish from the sea and dropped them inland, with officials noting higher air pressures at altitude could explain the phenomenon.
Building Inspector A. Fr. Blair claims a city salary proposal of 125 dollars monthly plus 3 dollars per month after January 1st 119, with expenses, formed part of officials restoration papers presented to the city commission. The mayor and all commissioners deny knowledge of any such schedule and say Blair’s resignation was not due to a promised increase. The commission accepts Blair’s resignation by unanimous consent.
A report to the city commission by William F. Reinisch flags a veteran ladder wagon hauled to fires behind a Hick fire department truck as unsafe and near disintegration. Major Kreeck and commissioners promised immediate review to fix the issue or allow purchase of a replacement upgraded unit.
Mayor George L. Kreeck backs a new statute modeled on Topeka and Manhattan ordinances requiring city permits before construction or remodeling. The measure aims to curb unrecorded work, protect property owners, and enable accurate statistics and removal permits to track moves within the city.
County treasurer records 1 572 license applications on file with about 1 000 cars unaccounted for. Officials note a shrinking daily intake and fewer mailed applications while some owners delay to secure higher numbers. Also, Tennies Johnson of Maine Street recovering from a July Fourth foot wound treated by Dr. G W Jones after a grandstand fall at Woodland Park.
President Wilson proposes a two-thirds majority to adopt any senate reservations in ratifying the peace treaty with Germany. He argues the league of nations is a practical necessity and that the covenant simplified framing the rest of the treaty while guiding postwar oversight. He and other conferees see the league as essential to maintaining rights and liberty worldwide.
Ten of twenty one cases tried in the city police court last month involved speeding. The report shows one drunk and one vagrancy case. Total fines and costs $338 with $282.61 collected. balance to good behavior. Street department cost $1123, including cleaning Massachusetts Street for $171.50 and repairs elsewhere. June hired teams cost $864.39 and extra outside labor $228.82.
A local Salvation Army unit reported two tires lost or stolen from a car Monday. The owner is unsure whether the tires were taken or simply misplaced. The issue was resolved by the 133 Agency restoring or replacing the tires.
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