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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1919

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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.

U.S Las Band Juarez el Paso Duat Clave Willy Cavalry Colvins Juarez Plain Iti Villa 82Nd Field Artillery San Lorenzo Juar

American Troops Cross Border to Shield Citizens in Chihuahua

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.

Juarez United States el Paso DeRosey Cabell Southern Department San Antonio International Bridge Francisco Gonzales 24Th Amercan Mexico Francisco Villa Villa Uns Rio Grande J. A. Ervin 24Th Infantry P2nd Artillery Ath 7Th Cavalry Ayussell Fromdee Ole Vii Worces Adele Roses Mills Brewin Juarez Plain U. S Juarez Race Track Erwin Thand Stanton Streets

Weather forecast for Kansas unsettled but fair next two days

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.

Kansas

Business Women Elect Hutchinson Bank Cashier Heads

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.

Hutchinson Bank Kansas Hutchinson Kans State Federation of Business and Professional Women of Kan M. E. Lovith Hetchinson Emily Muller Karenas City Clara Cooper Junction Ci Conemt View Porpy Warrener Wichita Ruth F. Leisbach Hays Nora Lewis Gulleyville Smith St. Louis

Start Conference Series on Christian Unity Today

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

Peter Ainslie Baltimore Plymouth Congregational Church Ainslie First Christian Church

FWO CARS GIXED After Night Collision at Eldridge House

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.

Gussie Gaskill Terry Gaskill E. P. Sisson Eldridge Gaskill Sisson Doctor Sisson

Fine Arts School Moves to New University Quarters

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.

School of Fine Arts Saurie Oldtrame Terneoge Street Thayer Arts Museum Brynwood Tost Schuel

Lawrence Plans Largest Fourth Celebrations for WWII Veterans

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.

Douglas County Lawrence Anl United States Forces Kansas Theo. Gardner Ga Ay Gus Gardner Ava Het Committees

High School Glee Club Reports Net From Spring Concert

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.

Board of Education Bowersone New Liberty Memorial High School F. H. Olney Rhode Island

Andrews Named Head of County Board in County

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.

AL A. Andrews Ite Tyra Res Tedas William R. Green Mr. Audrews Bins John Hoover Narrew Amlanss Pratinpl

County Officials Hold Up Appointments and Road Viewing

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.

Lawrence Tuvesda Fort-to-Fort Doulas Shawnee County Fort to-Fort

Dead and Dazed Air Victors Land and Triumph in Return

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.

London John Alcock Dail Mail Clifden Orarmore Arline WL Brown Alvoc Janew Wadah Crown Paar Art Mivet Ame Aml Triumph Ahie Dasteibat Caikrertiss Sant Venirs Smail Alvark Toa Captain Alcack Atlan Lieut. Brown Alcock Lieut Brown Ted England

Coffeyville Solves Own Gas Problem

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.

Coffeyville Kans Kansas Natural Gas Company Elk City Landon Gas Company Wilbur Booth Federal Court Minneapolis Minn Deichler Booth

Kansas Wheat Belt seeks 120000 harvest hands

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.

Kansas Tutchinson Kans U Ployment Service Aml Theft Department Kansas Wheat Belt Harvest Labor Conference Wheat Rrowers Harvey Eckert Larned Oklahoma Coorado Arkansas Missouri Iowa East

Class Day Highlights on University Program

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

University K. U Florence Butler Barney Miller Heyman Hangen Mrasep Chapel Joe Murray Journal-World France 110Th Ammunition Train Aluma KR. OU Lo'clack O Munini Aso McCook Field Greenhall Robinson Gymnasium Robinson Gymnasim Franklin Henry Giddings Columbia University New York City Evan Edwards J. C. McCandies Banc Partcmerts Snowhall Atumni Ulysses Grant Pierce Washington, D. C

State Legislature Ratifies Suffrage in Unanimous House Vote

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.

Kansas Ratifies Women Suffrage in Shortest Extra Session

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.

Topeka Kansas Allen Senate House Minnie Grinsteal Liberal Seward County Lambertson Frank L. Martin Hutchinson U. S S. C. Huffman W. P. Lambertson Secretary of State Aen United States

Fire and Oil Mixes Spark Chicken House Blaze

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.

Lyons Street Lewis Knight

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