Artillery Opens Fire South of Juarez. Cavalry Pursues
The report states U S artillery opened fire on Las Band south of Juarez at 11 oclock this morning. The second brigade was seen eight miles to the south of the city as cavalry pursued the action.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
1
The report states U S artillery opened fire on Las Band south of Juarez at 11 oclock this morning. The second brigade was seen eight miles to the south of the city as cavalry pursued the action.
United States forces crossed into Mexican territory to halt cross border fire near Juarez and El Paso. The advance followed battles around San Lorenzo and the Juarez race track, with U.S. infantry and cavalry engaging Villa forces and taking prisoners while authorities ordered withdrawal later that day.
Unsettled conditions give way to generally fair skies tonight and Tuesday in Kansas. Temperatures are expected to rise, with warmer readings than today and light winds shaping the outlook.
The State Federation of Business and Professional Women of Kan. elected their first corps of officials at delegates meetings. Elected were Mrs. M. E. Lovith of Hutchinson, bank cashier, president. Miss Emily Muller Kansas City, first vice president. Miss Clara Cooper Junction City, second vice president. Miss Porpy Warrener Wichita, treasurer. Miss Ruth F. Leisbach Hays, recording secretary. Mrs. Nora Lewis Gulleyville, auditor. Wichita hosts the 1920 state convention. A Kansas delegation led by President Smith will attend the national convention at St. Louis July 14-18.
Dr Peter Ainslie of Baltimore Md conducts a series of Christian unity conferences here The Plymouth Congregational church hosts a 10 am session for men and a 2 30 pm meeting for city women The First Christian church hosts an address on Christian Unity at 7 30 pm today
Gussie Gaskill daughter of Terry Gaskill collided with Dr. E P Sisson’s car in front of the Eldridge House Saturday night. Minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries. The report notes insurance as a prudent precaution.
The entire Fine Arts student body relocates from the old frame building on Terneoge Street to the Central Building of the New Administration Building. The department will have fifteen studies and ten practice rooms with new music and art exhibits on the top floor, open to the public from afternoon until evening.
The Chamber of Commerce and local officials organize a July Fourth program in Lawrence to honor Douglas County World War I veterans with engraved two star medals. Theo Gardner will present the awards in a day featuring speeches, a luncheon, free refreshments, games, and later civic addresses. Committees coordinate speaker arrangements and entertainments to ensure a memorable celebration for servicemen in uniform.
The High School Glee Club posted totals of 280.65 in receipts and 76.10 in expenses with a net of 165.55. The largest cost was Bowerstone Theater rental. Funds will buy a grand piano for Liberty Memorial High School. Rhode Island women gain voting rights July 1 with first registration for the presidential election.
A. Andrews was chosen to fill the vacancy on the Dose bus county board after the death of William R. Green. Andrews, one of the tyra res, will serve as chair for the remainder of the year. John Hoover and narrew’s will help select a new county commissioner, with final filing to occur in the coming days.
County officials insist all contracts warrants and money pass through the board chairman for approval delaying actions until a chairman is appointed. The two counties plan a joint highway view from Grover along the county line toward the Fort-to-Fort route with Douglas and Shawnee commissioners to view the ten mile construction. About twelve people seek the county commissioner vacancy and a 400-name business petition favors A A Hicks. The two commissioners and county clerk will decide the appointment. Commencement week at Princeton University closes the item.
In a perilous voyage the Vickers Vimy flown by Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown reached Clifden after crossing the coast. They endured a rough landing and near miss with a damaged aircraft propeller, received thanks from crowds, and distributed photos to admirers before deciding against further flying.
Coffeyville Kansas learns an 8 inch main will be laid by the Kansas Natural Gas company to connect Coffeyville with the Elk City gas field seven and a half miles away. Receiver Landon authorized to construct the line by Judge Wilbur Booth of the federal court in Minneapolis. Mayor Deichler says work will start soon and be finished before cold weather. Booth set deadlines for briefs and answers to conflicts raised at the hearing.
Western Kansas aims to recruit 120000 harvest workers in the wheat belt to meet a large labor need. The Kansas Wheat Belt Harvest Labor conference plans an aggressive ad campaign in multiple states, offering 50 cents an hour. Harvey Eckert of Larned chairs the effort.
Graduation week actions center on Robinson Gymnasium with class day events Including breakfast on campus Alumni address by Captain Joe Murray and a concert by the KR OU band The senior and alumni balls follow in Greenhall and Robinson gymnasium Tomorrow features graduation exercises at 1100 in Robinson with about 946 seniors earning diplomas Franklin Giddings of Columbia University to give commencement address The annual university dinner is at 5 o'clock with departments forming by class after the Snow Hall area readied for attendees
The legislature passed suffrage legislation without opposition in the House, introduced by the first woman member, marking a pivotal step in voting rights. The measure now awaits any required steps for final enactment.
The 1919 Kansas legislature unanimously ratified the national woman suffrage amendment during an extra session, the shortest in state history. Only two bills were considered, the suffrage measure and an expense bill, with swift adjournment after the vote.
A man spraying a chicken house with coal oil while smoking started a fire at the 320 Lyons street coop. Firefighters arrived at 6:40 last night and extinguished the small blaze with about $15 in damage. Owner Lewis Knight held the property. A local motto notes insurance only protects the owner from loss.
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