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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

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Last Sessions of Convention Held Today

Christian Endeavorers meet for final sessions and will elect new officers this afternoon as the convention concludes.

Christian Endeavorers

State Society Adopts Budget for Three Year Endeavor Plan

The Kansas Christian Endeavor movement voted to implement a five thousand dollar budget over three years to fund a full time field secretary an office and expanded department financing. A Kansas Alumni association was formed as part of post war expansion with pledges toward the budget.

Big State Christian Endeavor State Association Plymouth Chuarch J.D. Zimmerman Daniel A. Poling Tulay A. McBride Emporia McBride William S. Jones Plymouth Congregational Church Douglas Huchanan First Presbyterian Church Kansas City Kansas J. W. Shell Junior Christian Endeavor Paul Moser Mildred Noland Lawrence Christian Endeavorers of Plymouth Poling Mexico South America Far East Church of Kansas Alumni Association J. K. Codding Kennas Christian Endeavor State Penitentiary

Navy Musician Recounts First Atlantic Convoy Experience

L. C. Lowell, chief musician aboard the U S S Chicago, describes leading the first American transports across the Atlantic during the present war and convoying supplies to NC-5 at Newfoundland. He plans to complete a four year enlistment as he prepares to rejoin his ship in New York after a visit with his parents.

Atlantic South American Newfoundland L. C. Lowell Chicago Lowell E. E. Lowell New York Navy Philadelphia South America B. E. Lowell C. E. Lowell Kansas City

Knox Resolution Out of Committee Hacked

Washington June 12 Senator Knox resolution to oppose the league of nations was reported in amended form by the senate foreign relations committee. The panel struck out a clause pledging U S action to remove threats to European peace. Senator Sterling introduced a rival measure on congress rights under section 10 of the covenant.

Washington Knox Senate Senate Foreign Relations Nottee Europe United States American Congress Sterling South Dakota Lodge McCumber North Dakota

Man Made Dances Debate at Kansas University

The Kansas University senate opens a hearing over charges by EK Haworth that J L Patterson misused disciplinary power amid a probe into whether men or women should control dances. Haworth argues for Men's Student Council primacy postwar. The disciplinary committee backs Patterson.

Senate of Kansas University Haworth Department of Zeology Frank Strong J. L. Patterson Senat Senate Charrel University Senate Patterson Women’s

Angles Forces Near Juarez in Mexican Conflict

June 12 An immense force under Gen. Felipe Angeles moves toward Juarez along the Rio Grande river bottom. Citizens flee as federal troops bustle, with Juarez commander Gen. Francisco Gonzales and Col. J. Gonzales Escobar coordinating. Over 1,000 troops are reported within four miles of Juarez awaiting night operations.

Juarez Feline Angeles Rio Grande Avendia Commercio Francisco Gonzales J. Gonzales Escobar Felipe Angeles Angeles

Huns Face Five Day Reply Window On Proposals

A summary of postwar diplomacy reports a five day deadline for a German reply to allied proposals. Key notes discuss a plebiscite in Silesia, Austrian reparations, recognition of the Omsk government, and plans for Col House to visit England while Sinn Fein inquiries proceed. Persia plans to demand indemnity at the Paris peace conference for war losses.

Varinanne Musk Silesia Karl Renner Sevtriance Diay South America Council of Four Kalschak Omsk England E. M. House Sinn Fein London Hlouse Wilson Geneva Berne Persia Paris

Ottawa University to Break Ground on New Science Hall

Ground will be broken this afternoon on the Ottawa University campus for a new science hall funded by a successful campaign. About eighty soldiers, many from overseas, in uniform, will take part. The annual commencement is tomorrow with Pr. D W Kurtz of McPherson College delivering the address.

Ric Ottawa Ottawa University Unive D. W. Kurtz McPherson College

Weimar Salutes Socialist Duty Amid Crisis

Fragmentary Wiener page notes hint at socialist stance with slogans about duty and saving a republic. The text references Weimar and political rhetoric but lacks clear date, speaker, or event details.

Aerial taxi plan to open near University

Brown and Stewart, university students, prepare to bring a Canadian training plane from Kansas City to Lawrence. They will operate an aerial taxi service from a field west of the engineering building, with plans for Kansas tours and exhibition flights to cover expenses.

Ten Brown Pershing Kansas City Municipal Aviation Board George Kreeck Lawrence Owill Butcher Farm University Trown Butcher Anxi Brown Mr. Brown P. F. Stewart Universit Stundent Kansas

Five hundred Tampa women form league to expose husbands

In Tampa on June 12 a group of five hundred women created the Woman's Protective League aimed at cleaning up vice. They plan a moral credit bureau to provide confidential reports on a husband's double life without the inquirer's name, with 70 investigators openly active and others in secret.

Tampa Fla Woman's Protective League Ivort Action The Inquirer League Aaa

Chamber of Commerce mails questionnaire on membership drive

Questionnaires accompany letters announcing a major membership campaign this month. Four questions ask citizens what the Chamber should first undertake for general good, how to improve opportunities in their line of work, how to advance local agricultural interests, and any additional activities for consideration.

Chamber of Commerce Lawrence

Kansas University Graduation Week Begins Friday

The KU commencement week opens Friday with a public Phi Beta Kappa lecture by William Herbert Carruth in Fraser chapel. Saturday features a pharmacy seniors luncheon, a faculty senior baseball game, and a Fine Arts commencement concert. Sunday the university band performs in South Park, followed by the baccalaureate in Robinson Gym and a sermon by Rev. Ulysses Grant Pierce on The Three-Fold Law of Service.

Kansas University William Herbert Carruth Wraser Chapel School of Pharmacy L. EB. Sayre McCook Field Fine Arts School Fraser Chapel University J. C. McCanles Southpark Robinson

Water taste blamed on medicated chlorine in Lawrence

City water officials say a tenth of two parts per million of chloride of lime gives the medicated taste. The pine system repairs raise contagion concerns and tests on low service pumps are planned after prior failures. An expert will inspect to locate and fix the problem.

Lawrence

Harvest to Begin Early Next Week in Dougla s County

County officials warn there will be a harvest rush as wheat readiness grows and storage space remains tight. A.A. Andrews reports 15 to 20 percent crop loss from recent rains and winds, with labor shortages after mowing and a dangerous storage shortage looming for the county’s two hundred plus wheat acres. Farmers brace for a belt of heavy threshing and a race to market while portable bins fill slowly and elevators face a rush.

Douglis A.A. Andrews Andrews F.C. Moh Her Hosford

Telegraphers Strike Expands Across Nation Quiet in Kansas City

Chicago June 12 officials say the strike by Commercial Telegraphers Union members is nearly over nationwide with 18 000 to 20 000 operators out yesterday and more expected. In Kansas City an estimated 200 telegraph workers will walk out tomorrow and plants will be picketed while managers report normal operations in many offices.

Chicago Commercial Teleaphers’ Union of America Today Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies S. J. Konenkamp Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Postal Western Union W. U. and Postal St. Louis Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies E. J Manion Railroad Telegraphers K. C Kansas City Biges Harry Hall Hall G. W. Brownson

Yankee Sinks After Collision With Italian Steamer

The United States Shipping Board steamer Yankee sank at 3 15 am off Fire Island after a collision with the Italian steamship Argentina. The Yankee crew were transferred to the Argentina and the ship was foundered after listing. The Yankee, built in Cleveland in 1918, was 2418 tons and engaged in coastwise trade sailing from Newport News on June 6.

New York Yankee United States Shipping Board Fire Island Argentina Cver Ping Board Cleveland Newport News

Power blackouts hit city as Kansas river rises

High water on the Kansas river cut power city wide causing Bowersock Mill to lack steam for aerators and engines. A turbine switch failure at 2:15 PM halted power for about thirty minutes. River gauge climbed to 14.7 feet by 2:20 PM, two inches above early morning level.

Kansas River Bowersock The Kansas Electric Utilities Company

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