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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
7
Six men, unable to find rooms in Junction City, slept in barns after a fruitless search for lodging. A resident found three men inside his stable bag tied to his horse, with the spokesman saying the other three had risen early because there was no room for all.
Fort Sill Oklahoma July 16 Frank Haley former state mine inspector who offered $500 to the mess fund of any Oklahoma National Guard regiment to serve through the war without promotion to sergeant failed his physical exams. Major Lipscomb chief surgeon recommended the First Oklahoma Infantry adopt Haley despite the defect in his eyes.
City health and appearance drive leads Mayor W J Francisco to require all weeds within Lawrence limits be cut now. If owners fail, the city will clear weeds at cost to the property holder. Also reports of local enlistments in Kansas National Guard units and a fragmented description of a Fairview event follow.
From Vienna reports say German and Bohemian members of both Austrian houses have jointly adopted a resolution urging peace within the country and coexistence with Czechs without abridging national self determination. The text rejects a separate Bohemian constitution, prompted by rising Czech unrest and growing sympathy against militarism in Germany.
Marve Steward of this city was disqualified from entering military training camps and later officer training due to his false teeth. Senate moves on administration food bill as leaders seek passage with Wilson's aims in view. New York Guards mobilize into Sixth Division. departure date for South Carolina camp undecided. In Arizona, evidence ties IWW activity to copper industry disruption. James Red Thompson linked to plans, deported and held in Prescott. North Platte seeks defense protection against a perceived IWW threat, urging state council of defense measures.
Major General Goethals postponed plans to commandeer private merchant ships and to contract for two government shipyards. He acted at the request of Shipping Board Chairman Denman, who wants to present the matter to the Emergency Fleet Corporation directors.
Johnstown Pennsylvania July 16 George K Kirkpatrick Tompkins Jr of Philadelphia co operator was arrested in connection with the death of Edward Humphries his wife and son yesterday on a country road near here and was formally charged with murder.
Washington July 16 Senator Chamberlain, in charge of the military committee, predicted quick Senate action on the $640 million aviation bill. The house approved the measure creating a fleet of 22,000 aircraft, with hearings to begin at once and passage anticipated before August 1 after the food control bill is finished. Local notes mention possible unrest from L W W.s in King county.
The Grace was sunk by a submarine torpedo near the coast. Three men were killed including an American, and two naval guards were wounded. Five others were injured by an explosion of petroleum cargo, with three of the injured being aliens. Hugh Donnelly and George Wilson are named among the wounded. All survivors have been landed.
The Oak Hill cemetery mausoleum was dedicated yesterday afternoon with Rev. B K Edwards officiating. D Rowersock spoke for crypt owners and Mayor Francisco for the city. Three internments have already been made in the mausoleum.
The Lone Star State Bank opened in a thriving city Saturday drawing about 500 people. A picnic was held after a large reception by bank officers. The bank, organized with forty four directors, has 10000 capital stock and 1000 surplus. Officers named: J M Flory president E E Luiz vice president W H Ulrich cashier.
The edges of a twister were felt in Lawrence yesterday afternoon as a storm moved northeast. It shattered several windows at R M Morrison's home on 944 Ohio Street and tore a stop from a tree in the yard, with a roaring wind that led many to fear a tornado was approaching.
Dr. Edmond R. Keith today notified by the War Department that he is appointed a lieutenant in the officers reserve medical department. He has accepted the appointment and has received no word on when he may be called to service.
Washington July 16 The burden of hastening the first drawing of men for the new national army rests on state and local authorities. The War Department has finished its work, but delays in organizing exemption boards and numbering draft cards have slowed progress. Officials hope to complete the process within a few days so the draft lottery can occur before week’s end.
Washington officials said drawing for army selective conscription could not occur before Saturday at the earliest due to incomplete exemption board organization. Many districts in several states have finished, but final reports remain uncertain. Charles Rosenquist spent yesterday with friends in Topeka.
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