06 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
1
The Senate launches an inquiry into how copies of a peace pact reached the New Yorker. It seeks to identify sources, trace distribution, and determine if security was breached during diplomacy talks. Interest centers on government channels and possible leaks.
Senate adopts Hitchcock resolution to investigate how copies of the German peace treaty reached New York. Kellogg substitute withdrawn at Lodge’s request. Also votes 69 to 1 for hearing Irish delegates at Paris led by E De Valera. House committee backs repeal of daylight saving on last Sunday in October. Johnson seeks treaty copy from state department.
The annual Student Day program at Kansas University opened this morning in Fraser Chapel on Mt. Oread. Seven speakers from various schools addressed the student body, focusing on the world war question and critiquing faculty and state institutions.
In Kiel Germany on June 6 workers at the docks volunteered to work eight hours instead of seven amid a wave of shorter shifts. The unusual move attracted special articles in newspapers of the period.
Kansas poet Willard Wattles instructor in English at Kansas University has new poems in this month’s publications. The Pilots Love The Movies A Song for Israfel She One appear in current issues. Contem porary Verse for May includes An Indian Love Song, reprinted in the Star. Whispers honors British dead in World War, written for the Fuller sisters of England at the MacDowell colony in Peterborough New Hampshire.
Keep Merchant Marine Here New York, June 6. Directors of the American International Corporation, a major stockholder in the International Mercantile Marine Company, said they instructed their executives to vote against the proposed sale to a British syndicate of the British assets of the Mercantile Marine company.
A nitro glycerine wagon exploded ten miles west of Fort Worth this morning, killing the driver and a passenger. The wagon was owned by an oil company.
Mrs. D W McMurray and Mrs. Harry Williams arrived this morning from Kansas City to be the guests of Mrs. E D Kingman.
The article provides a brief weather recital noting conditions at 7 p m yesterday and 2 pm today. It mentions no specific locations or measurements beyond these timestamps and a general forecast summary.
In Paris hope rises that the allied rejoinder to German counter proposals will be ready for Monday. Germany may notify if the discussion on terms has closed within three to five days, with a final decision possible by June 11. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau will go to Berlin for talks, then return if signing is chosen. otherwise Berlin will notify the conference. The Four Council reportedly rejects a fixed reparations sum, likely around 25 billion dollars, with Clemenceau opposing only. Austrian talks at St Germain resume, with Dr Renner returning after meetings. Austrian President Seitz warns terms cannot be enforced without danger to the signer.
University students failed to support the honor system with about 10 votes cast, far short of the 1 650 needed to make it law after three election days. Miss Lilla Hammat led the process, noting little student interest while some blamed nonparticipants. Chancellor Frank Strong remained hopeful the campaign could resume next fall.
June 6 report states Western Union Telegraph Co. workers who joined the telegraphers union will not be rehired if they strike. Carlton, company president, announced the Postmaster General has turned control to the company to run operations as it sees fit, amid union tensions.
The Public Health Association met in city hall and organized on a permanent basis with Warren Henley as president. Other officers include Kim Mitchell as vice president Margaret Perkins recording secretary Mrs J Gordon Gibb ery comtending secretary and William Docking treasurer. A board of twenty seven directors is planned with staggered terms.
Bolsheviks recaptured Sarapul on the Kama River southwest of Perm, a key town seized by Kolchak’s forces in the spring advance. A Bolshevik wireless message claims the Reds are pressing their advance in the region.
In a busy Kansas golf tournament, Elsa Barteldes of Lawrence captured the women's state championship with a 63 for nine holes, while W. L Felix of Topeka and Pat Campbell of Topeka reached the final rounds in the amateur division. Topeka teams dominated the event, winning the mixed foursome and team matches earlier in the meet. Lawrence and Wichita players also earned several flight titles, with MacMurray of Lawrence taking the Victory Flight and Barteldes securing the women's crown.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce launches a patriotic membership drive led by Fred Bowers to broaden the active base. The goal is to recruit desirable citizens who will contribute to community progress and support a representative, modern chamber without personal gain incentives.
Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma lead zinc fields reorganized for efficiency under a single head office at Joplin Chamber of Commerce. R C Moore head of state geology survey at Kansas University will supervise with H A Buehler and C W Shannon. A C Terrill to oversee Kansas work. Cherokee County funds $3000 for geological survey participation.
Lawrence welcomed over 200 visiting Shriners from Leavenworth and Kansas City for Abdallah Shrine events. A parade through downtown featured Arab costumes, tractors, clowns, and a long rope line guiding about 75 novices led to Robinson Gym for ceremonies. The day included a luncheon at the Scottish Rite temple, a 2 to 6 pm session, and a 7 pm banquet, with special train service arranged for departure.
Berlin reports say photograph copies of the German peace terms will be sent to every US senator and representative. Wilson defends the treaty as fully conforming to his fourteen points. Coblenz posters for the Rhineland republic were refused for display by American officers. Admiral Kolchak's reply to allied proposals is received as satisfactory. Italian Premier Osindo absent as Adriatic issue looms.
Winnipeg authorities halted all parades and ordered crowds off streets in a formal proclamation issued this morning. Mayor Charles F. Gray announced the measure to curb public gatherings and maintain order in the city.
A letter sent to Pittsburgh Mayor F W Babcock from Nancy France, delayed eight months, was returned unknown by local post. The Bastille Day gift note, praising two flags, could not be located in the city directory. Paris embassy readdressed and forwarded the message, arriving recently.
Kansas Natural Gas case returns to trial after U S Supreme Court remand. Hearing before Judge Booth in Minneapolis set for June 7. Key issues include fixing the rate at the cities gates for gas used by distributors and disputing the 80 cent rate for consumers.
More than 1,500 civilians are now employed at Camp Funston in Junction City Kansas, with a similar number of soldiers discharged. The civilian payroll exceeds $100,000 monthly as additional men are hired to fill staff roles vacated by soldiers enlisting for the war.
Direct evidence for the plaintiff in the Henry Ford libel case against the Chicago Tribune was completed today in Mount Clemens Michigan. The defense presentation was begun and expected to take about a month.
C W Nelson spent the day in Kansas City attending meetings and handling business tasks. He met with local officials and discussed upcoming projects and collaborations.
Mayor GEO L. KREFECK calls Lawrence residents to donate on Saturday June 7 for Convention Tag Day. The effort aims to defray expenses of hosting conventions in the city and promote Lawrence as a good venue with proper conduct. Young ladies will distribute tags on the streets.
Jose V. Cajurom a Filipino student and freshman at Kansas University faced charges of mistreatment after failing to wear his freshman can was tried in November term but received only a reprimand from the Men's Student Council at its last meeting Ca zecom and three other students were brought before the council for not wearing the freshman armband One freshman G F Rose of Moredate was disfranchised for one semester Cajucom brought charges against two university students alleging intent to kill and robbery but the May term trial ended in a hung jury He had been taken to a city remockey where his hair was clipped and his trousers renewed returning to Lawrence minus his trousers
Mayor George L. Kreeck issued a proclamation urging Lawrence residents to contribute to a first annual convention tag day. Female volunteers will sell tags to fund convention expenses with proceeds aiding next week's three day Christian Endeavor state convention in the city. The Chamber of Commerce backs the effort as strong city advertisement and aims to attract major gatherings.
Haskell ends home season and sends fourteen baseball players and about as many track athletes to Chilocco Oklahoma for a three day meet June 16 to 18. The first annual athletic banquet at Curtis hall will unite baseball football basketball and track squads with 65 athletes expected and honors awarded.
Washington June 6 An Interstate Commerce Committee vote advances legislation to repeal the federal control over telegraph and telephone companies even as Postmaster General Burleson says his order did not restore private operation. The committee amends the bill to extend telephone toll rates 90 days post turnback and schedules a Senate floor action next week.
Mayor George L. Kreck issued a city edict requiring dog owners in Lawrence to chain or muzzle their pets or face shooting. The measure follows numerous reports of dogs roaming and biting residents. several have been shot after warnings. The mayor cited the city ordinance allowing action in emergencies.
The University School of Fine Arts reports over thirty-five applicants for music supervisors from Kansas high schools this spring. Named placements include Gladys Nelson El Dorado Kansas Helen Rowles Wamego Kansas Be arice Jones Lawton Oklahoma Marie Pinnick Kinsley Kansas Luella Plarcb Rosedale Kansas Lena Pittinger Eureka Kansas Ava Bair Linwood Kansas Marie Sperry Yale Oklahoma Elizabeth Gaddis Protection Kansas.
Fort Leavenworth army service schools to open September 1 with 200 top officers from regular establishment as instructors and students drawn from those who served in France. Maj. Gen. Charles Muir named commandant to start a preliminary instructor corps. Col. W. A. Shunk leads recruiting efforts in Syracuse, N Y.
The Rev. E. A. Bleck, pastor of the local Presbyterian church, will travel to Storm Lake Iowa today to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon at Buena Vista College commencement exercises. Stanton Olinger the former Westminster House leader is the college president at Storm Lake.
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