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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
1
London reports say Germans were driven back twelve miles at a point on the Riga front. Russians push a long front from the Gulf of Riga to Wall, over thirty miles, with gains along the coast halted for consolidation and reinforcements. Kastow?
Fragmentary report indicates Kaiser Wilhelm travels to the eastern theatre of war with the army chief of staff, signaling strategic changes and potential redeployment as forces realign on the front.
President expresses concern over a blacklist affecting American firms. Plans remain undecided as to how the U.S. will handle the issue. Senator Hoke Smith says resolution would come through withdrawal or abatement of the blacklist after discussions with the President.
Merchants will not hold Tuesday luncheons while Tomes as President Gatler and Vice President Ober are away on vacation. Repairs will be completed and furniture added in enlarged quarters. Cooler weather on return may allow fuller enjoyment of improvements for members.
High school in Vinland district receives land from W. El Barnes for a new facility. Site chosen at southeast corner of the parcel to ease access for students. Board to interview prospective teachers on Thursday while architect Thomas W. Williamson is hired. Bond issue of 4000 dollars to fund the project with annual interest detailed. financing arranged via the local bank.
Debates on the Army appropriation bill feature Senator Townsend alleging false pretenses in mobilizing the National Guard for Mexico. He urges that guards not in service be sent home as cuts in the bill raise retrenchment concerns amid evolving Mexican tensions.
Brother Hubert, a professor of astronomy at Christian Brothers College in St. Louis, reports four sunspots observed today. He predicts the solar disturbance may bring a thunderstorm tonight or tomorrow, noting a previous single sunspot seen ten days ago.
The senate judiciary committee recommended confirming John H. Clarke of Cleveland Ohio as associate justice to succeed former Justice Hughes on the saleme court.
A couple was arrested in Smithville on suspicion of involvement in the Jarbalo bank robbery where $1,282 was stolen on July 8. Pinkerton agents traced two suspects who had passed Bonner Springs, while questions grow over an earlier Linwood escape and a visit to bank cashier W. T. Martin. Insurance on the Linwood bank was adjusted without issue. three men who fled north from Linwood vanished. Senator Patterson, Colorado lawyer and former Rocky Mountain News owner, died at 77 after a long illness.
Still at Fort Riley Kansas officers lack definite knowledge of when they will leave. July 24 instructions issued to local United States recruiting station to accept qualifiers for the National Guard. Recruiting officers nationwide have not been instructed on departure timing. National Guard enlistments set for three years active and three in reserve with standard arms requirements and allowances. Tapeka Kans.
Several defendants faced penalties in a morning session. Gonza les and Vargas pleaded guilty to charges of in tarantenn and were fined sums plus costs. Cooper, Trooks, Terry, and Landrim pleaded out for indecent conduct with fines set. Two or three more cases were postponed to 4:30 pm. An interpreter assisted Mexican speakers as Bad Ritter facilitated communication.
Washington July 24 Officials report Great Britain will be asked for an early answer to the American note on mail seizures. Acting Secretary Polk will cable Ambassador Page to repeat the request while the memorandum awaits the President’s decision. Page and Sharp were instructed to notify British and French officers of receipt and press for a prompt full reply. In other items a Scotch Collie named Scott died last night from arsenic poisoning, a neighborhood pet.
Weather bulletin notes generally fair and continued warm conditions. Forecast calls for continued warmth tonight and Tuesday with no significant precipitation indicated.
A nationwide safety train tour comes to North Lawrence on Monday 21 offering working displays from the Navy, War, Interior and other agencies. Attendants will explain life saving, mine safety, signaling and railroad workings with models, demonstrations, and a canary to detect poisonous mine air. The free exhibit targets farmers, merchants, workers, housewives, teachers and students, promising practical safety lessons for all.
Health experts warn rats and mice surge in high heat increasing disease risk. slogans like "The Rat and the Mouse" echo calls to action as annual pest losses reach heavy figures. The hot season heightens the threat of spreading illness and highlights the need for control measures.
Indianapolis July 24 The beds James Whitcomb Riley the Indiana poet who died unexpectedly Saturday night at his home will lie in state at the Indiana state capitol from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today The casket was arranged to allow working people and children to view the body and Riley had been particularly close to workers and children.
Ruth G Spight widow of Albert Knight dies at nineteen after losing her infant daughter. She leaves a seven month old baby and a husband. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from their home with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.
Circulations circulate petitions urging enforcement of the milk ordinance. Several papers, each with space for fifty names, are in circulation. Estes Park trip planned for H W Bolts and Dr W R Gerril to attend Y M C A conference. Mrs Boltz and three sons visit her father in Town. Rev S H Gardner of Clinton Presbyterian to attend Estes Park conference. Glenn Swogger buys the Waverly Gazette and assumes charge this week. Univer Sworeer graduated last month. Jack Purel, age about 93, is very low and nearly helpless at his North Lawrence home.
Lawrence boy Allen Sterling, son of Prof M W Sterling, is appointed observer in the Carnegie Institute's department of terrestrial magnetism in Washington. He will travel Wednesday for a month of field service after leaving for Washington. The department surveys the entire world and the exact post remains unknown. Sterling earned an A Th from the University of Kansas. Other KU graduates Powers and Luke also join the same field service.
The Lawrence Street Naty cars are being re varnished two or three at a time. Summer cars with high steps will replace those out of service until refinishing is complete. Use of the summer cars will stop on regular runs once the others are back in service. Married in Probate Court Mr Lee Brinnick and Miss Mina Dent both of Tinswood Kans were married in probate court late Saturday night.
Florence Cline of Baldwin died yesterday after a long illness. She had been in Lawrence for special treatment before returning home last night where funeral services were to be held today.
The hill and Fraser hall undergo extensive repairs this summer to ease crowded class space. A store room in Fraser hall basement is being refurbished for classroom use, replacing former weights and measures space. The north tower and west tunnel from Fowler shops are also being upgraded to prevent cold weather class gaps and to improve access.
The city commission delves into the telephone merger strategy with manager Hemphill outlining key steps, expected impacts, and projected timelines. Officials emphasize fiscal prudence and service improvements while addressing public concerns.
Lawrence city commissioners reviewed a proposed merger between the Lawrence telephone companies. Kansas Telephone Company, led by Hemphill of Kansas City, plans to buy the properties and set rates after engineers submit five years of expenses and property valuations. Preliminary rates debated include 1.25 for a party line 1.75 for a residence line and 3.36 for a business line. Public hearing to follow once valuations and reports are prepared.
A report from the Smithsonian Institute indicates the 520,000,000 government nitrate plant, recently authorized by Congress, will be only a drop in the bucket for meeting military needs and ensuring an independent source of cheaper nitric acid for explosives and ammonia for farm fertilizers.
Regular interurban service to the south side of the river will begin Wednesday morning. The temporary bridge rails and floor boards are being finished, with the south office in place and the bridge spans nearly complete. A derrick car incident caused a close call, but no damage occurred. speed and safety measures will not affect the schedule. The project aims for full bridge completion and rail connection by September.
A Bern dispatch cites Emperor William addressing German wounded soldiers during a rear area visit on the Somme front. He laments not taking a more active trench role, wishing to strike at the enemy, but notes divine will keeps him in command of land and sea forces through heavy burdens of leadership.
New York July 24. Years ago the American Bible Society issued scriptures in khaki bindings for troops in the Philippines. It then produced an Agate Testament and Psalms bound similarly, matching the material of military uniforms. The small red-edged volumes have dark brown covers and offer portable solace for service members.
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