16 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
1
A carrier pigeon arrives bearing a note from American forces stating the Teutons face a grave situation and that further advance is impossible. The message underscores the seriousness of the developing military stalemate and implications for HM Headquarters.
Reporters across the battle line say the great German offensive near Chateau Thierry and along the Marne has largely failed beyond minor local advances. German forces are under pressure east of Chateau Thierry and near Rheims as Allied counterattacks yield prisoners and retaken villages. The fight rages south of the Marne with French and American troops sustaining the defense as Berlin’s timetable falls behind and hopes of a breakthrough fade amid cautious optimism of continued resistance.
London reports German offensives caused little change. French line remains intact East of Rheims with heavy German losses after fierce fighting near Souain and Prunay. American troops defend against German advances near Rheims while British improve positions in Vilers Bretonneux sector. German raids along Albert area and north front show limited gains. A bombed American Red Cross hospital injures several including nurse Jane Jeffery. Tokyo notes a Japanese cabinet meeting amid possible intervention talks with the United States.
City commission approved paving and regrading of Bridge street toward the north end of the Kansas River bridge and ordered iron fencing along the fill and south bank of Elm street. Completion hinges on county action as 209 in damages was to be paid by the city for impacted property. County to guide with ordinance filing.
Jeremiah Longnecker of 836 Rhode Island tract lists thirteen siblings all alive and Republican. He also has thirteen children praised by his father. About eighty Longnecker family members attended a reunion at the old Miami County Ohio home years ago.
Generally fair weather expected tonight and tomorrow with little change in temperature. No significant shifts noted in the latest 24 hour report from 8 p m yesterday to 3 p m today.
A call invites young men to enroll for vocational training at Washington University. Applicants must have at least a high school education and show mechanical aptitude in areas like machine work or automobile work. Training mirrors programs at other sites, and the first wave includes students from the local area bound for Kansas and nearby states.
Washington July 1 The casualty list released today by the War Department includes 189 names with many listed as killed in action wounded in action missing in action or dying of wounds among Marines and Army personnel. Notable entries include Corp Bert Anes Corp Stan Wyhams and Pvt James Dougherty along with several others from Kansas Missouri and Ohio regions.
The Great Lakes Bulletin notes a new base will house special boat training and an imitation submarine for psychiatric unit tests led by Dr. Drew Luten and Captain Willis A. Moffet. An Atlantic Port report cites the Oosterdijix sinking after a collision with the San Jacinto on July 11.
A Kansas firemen meeting is planned here despite no tournament due to wartime precautions. Lawrence officials and local commerce leaders will organize the event with H. Cole and Morebacker leading arrangements for speakers and demonstrations to ensure safety and attendance.
Fragmented text reports the Red Cross Home Service Department being relocated to the Watkins Bank building. The note mentions offices and a banking site, with unclear surrounding details.
A man arrested for drunkenness was taken to a police car after a fall on the sidewalk. He died in custody and will be arraigned in policy court tomorrow morning. A Friday schedule includes a Quota event called their annual Old Settlers with eleven members attending. the program will be announced later.
The federal government claims power to regulate sale and manufacture of farm machinery under the Food Control Act. The Agriculture Department has sent price questionnaires to county farm agents to report prices of farm implements for the past five years. Farmers complain prices are high and urge equitable limits on machinery costs to raise crops.
A Warren Street Baptist church program arranged by the Negro Welfare League promises a fond evening for Negro soldiers. The event includes a reception and aid for clothing, with proceeds aiding relief efforts and community support.
The July report from the Bureau of Labor shows a three percent rise from April to May across the year end to May. Beef prices edged up while most vegetables declined, and cornmeal and canal park values also noted changes.
Amsterdam reports Baron von ae tinister notes that Germany and Austria-Hungary press territorial demands. He cites Febs and insists on revisiting Alsace Lorraine and Treist while warning against obstinacy in broad peace principles.
A Texas Ranger summary reports surrender after a clash last week with Collins of Lufkin and others turned over to authorities. The fragment notes ongoing pursuit and confinement actions following the incident.
The president signed the wire control bill giving authority to seize and operate telephone telegraph cable and radio facilities for the duration of the war. The move grants government power to manage critical communications during the conflict.
Citizens demand a 45 cent gas rate following a July 31, 1917 decision. Judge Booth presides as the ruling is requested to be set aside.
Lawrence is not named as a party to the action as cities plan legal steps to challenge current gas rates. Attorneys drafted a petition to Judge Booth seeking to set aside the 60 cent minimum and fix a rate not to exceed 45 cents and to potentially pursue legal remedies to force gas production or control by other entities. Mayor Kreeck notes the need to ensure gas supply if local plant operations are shifted or dismantled.
Representatives from thirty nine states attended the meeting of the State Bankers Association. T J Sweeney from Lawrence attended and praised the session. Wm Booth of Los Angeles was elected vice president with Mrs MacFarren of Topeka as 1st vice president and Geo W Rogers of Little Rock as 2nd vice president. L H Sisson of New York was named secretary and J R Boulton of Trenton treasurer.
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