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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
1
Reported German divisions withdraw toward defensive positions as French and Allied forces push the advance toward a secure line along the Marne. The central question remains where the Crown Prince will attempt to organize a new stand and counter strategy.
German retreat north of the Marne accelerates as Soissons to Rheims line shifts eastward toward the Ourcq and Vesle rivers. Vandalism at Chateau Thierry reveals widespread destruction, while American forces halt a German Fourth Division counterattack in a stiff defensive stand.
Reports from London describe French forces advancing near Grand Rozoy and gaining high ground between Soissons and the Oureq. The fighting continued this afternoon as German troops retreated but offered strong resistance at several points along the eastern wing including Chambercy Villon-en-Tardenois and St. Qomme.
George B. Stewart, 57, a Union Pacific watchman at the bridge over the Delaware near Perry, was struck and killed by an east bound Rock Island train at 3 30 Saturday afternoon as he followed a west bound train that had just crossed the bridge. The body was found in the water below by the crew who stopped the train. Stewart leaves a wife two sons two daughters and three stepsons. The family had lived in Perry since March after moving from North Topeka. Funeral held in Topeka this morning. Alleged profiter discharged in Washington Frank J Godsol French citizen awaited in relation to motor truck contracts discharged by Justice Gould on habeas corpus. The French government noted an appeal and Godsol was released on a 50000 Liberty Bond bonus.</S>
Three youths escaped from the Boys Industrial School in Topeka by prying bars and escaping through a ventilator. Carl Moulton of Colorado Springs, James Dwyer of Kansas City Kansas, and Edgar Green alias Ballow, aged 15 to 18, fled the women's department roof. Green was recaptured, while the others were sent home after authorities coordinated with Colorado Springs and Kansas City officials. Willie Spletcher and Johnnie White, both 14–15, were detained briefly and returned home with $3.25 found.
London July 28 A general order from American headquarters requires officers and enlisted men on duty in England to wear the overseas cap. Hats issued for service are to be turned in at the quarantine depot as the regulation takes effect. The shift signals a period of standardized headgear for overseas duties. Funeral services were held for William T. Shiland aged 87 at H W Stevenson 721 Ohio Street with Rev E E Stauffer officiating. Burial will be at Sandwich TL.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to E. F. Spence of Vellaville and Glorena McElroy of Lenexa, and another was issued this morning to John T. Meyer of Omaha and Emmt Malmberg of Lone Star.
According to Merak French and Americans discovered a second German super gun emplacement at Manteuil Notre Dame. The site is described as five meters deep and fourteen meters wide.
July 2 reports the house and means committee weighing the 8 billion dollar revenue bill discussed raising passenger and freight railroad taxes and telephone message taxes but tentatively decided not to increase them. Oil pipeline rates export duties and other items were also reviewed with no agreement reached.
A report from Basle states that some American officers and others captured by the Germans are lodged near the railroad station at Manheim Baden on the Rhine. They are kept there to guard against Allied air raids.
The Citizens' Light Heat and Power Co cancels July gas rate hike to eighty cents per thousand and fifty cent meter fee after Judge Wilopr Booth of the federal court rules rates cannot rise without approval. Dodds says no decision yet on appealing, rates remain unchanged until further notice. If a new filing occurs, actions may follow by the commission.
A Better Baby Clinic arranged to meet at City Hall this morning under Dr Florence Brown Sherborn of the University in charge. The clinic teaches infant care including feeding and clothing with examinations by appointment through Mrs Mary E Poff, matron of the rest room, or at Social Service Hospital. Open to all Douglas county children. A divorce suit was filed Saturday in the district court by Elva L Skaags against William Oscar Skarus on grounds of extreme cruelty. Miss Mae Me Helland and Miss Frankes labia departed for Washington DC to take government positions.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler east portion. Temperatures rise after today with no rainfall. Data shows highs around 87 and lows near 71, reflecting a typical regional forecast and conditions.
Allied forces press Germans across the Aisne Marne front with the Ourcq crossing and town captures including Seringes et Nesles Sergy and Renche res. Fer en Tardenois is occupied as French and American units drive toward the Vesle and Ardre rivers amid stubborn German resistance.
Fifty-seven country school districts will send 205 students to Douglas county high schools next term. Oscar J. Lane, county superintendent, reports most will attend Lawrence high school with some entering Vinland Eudora Lecompton and Baldwin. About seventy of last year’s grade school graduates will join the freshman class this year.
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