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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
Funston requests troops to patrol the entire border from El Paso to the Pacific, as the government seeks to mobilize state forces under the Moye plan. The move aims to strengthen border security and coordinate national defense efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
San Antonio reports General Funston requests rapid deployment of National Guardsmen to Mexican border from Texas to California. War Department asked for 26,500 cavalry horses and 15,000 artillery horses along with thousands of mules as preparations for potential border defense. Reports note units to move intact, prioritizing New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania troops, with entrainment orders expected by night.
Haskell cadets who are members of the Lawrence Companies of the Kansas National Guard would be affected by mobilization orders, according to H G Milligan in charge of the cadet corps. He doubts a general call could mobilize cadets as a body without re enlistment, though most would enlist. Some talked of forming a cadet volunteer company to offer service, but vacation absences hindered plans. Milligan, keen on tactics, expected strong Fort Harrison camp attendance, which the war department cancelled due to Mexican trouble.
Otto B. Guiler and Hill win papers to run in Lawrence districts as nonpartisan leaders in a broad movement. Both men are respected local business figures with long community ties and support from Republicans, Democrats, and former Progressives. The effort aims to bring capable representatives to state affairs without personal agendas, hoping to spark a countywide push for qualified lawmakers.
The Citizens Water Committee plans a 7 30 p m meeting at City Hall Rest Room to discuss campaign plans for the upcoming Thursday election. Active workers only will attend.
Washington reports a firm American note rejecting Carranza demands for withdrawal of U S troops. The note denounces Mexican government for hostile tone and insists troops remain in Mexican territory until bandits are captured. Mexican forces and mobilization near the border heighten tensions as both nations brace for possible conflict.
In Broynvgood Texas Mrs Wes Kuykendall, wife of a local lumberman, was slashed about the head and breast with a large butcher knife by Geronimo Lerma, a Mexican servant. She probably recovers but will lose an eye and be disfigured for life. Lerma escaped but posses pursued and believed to have tracked him near the bottoms. local posse threatened hanging if captured.
Report says three German attacks northwest of Hill No 321 were repulsed by French machine gun fire. German bombardment continued along the front near Vaux Chapitre and Chattancourt, according to the official statement.
A Kansas weather report notes rainfall last night totaling 6.3 inches and forecasts for tonight and Wednesday indicate scattered showers with little change in temperature.
Officers described a brief training session that lasted exactly twenty minutes at Fort Leavenworth yesterday morning before orders to move interrupted the class. Second Lieutenant Joe Murray said no initial orders were received, though Guard mobilization had been announced. The camp, led by Adjutant General Martin, was to be instructed by regular army officers and opened a week earlier than planned.
Capitol records recount Captain Joe Topham, once a paper carrier and erratic youth, now a four-year veteran and perhaps the youngest captain in the U S Army. At Fort Russell Wyoming he commands with the 24th Infantry, while family pride and past service shape his ascent.
A community banquet for soldier boys, organized by a committee led by J Sweeney, will be held in the new FP Hall dining room Thursday evening. The event, free for soldiers and $1 per plate for others, will feature a short program with local speakers offering cheer and support. The Merchants and Farmers Association calls on residents to attend and register with the association secretary.
Sed Carter, a noted Lawrence resident, is recovering rapidly at Social Service hospital after a Saturday morning self harm attempt. Dr. H. T. Jones reports Carter made a deep cut in his windpipe, failed to reach the jugular, and is healing with no complications expected barring surprises. He is expected to be discharged soon.
Lawrence election on March 14 declared illegal due to publication error, forcing a second vote on Thursday. Guardsmen remain, workers support the plant purchase at $175,000 with plans for $200,000 in improvements and an advisory engineering board to guide conversion to a modern water facility.
Coach Herman Olcott faces potential losses of four football candidates to the Mexican border draft. Woodward Hart Shinn and Ed Foster may enlist. Woodward is in Company H medical corps and Hart is a private in Company M. Woodward excelled as a freshman backfield standout. Hart praised as a skilled guard with real merit.
Yesterday set a record with 2916 tax payments totaling 6190 dollars at the office of County Treasurer L T Stevenson. Tax payments can be made without penalty today, but the limit is extended to July 1. after that date a 5 percent penalty will apply to all delinquent payments.
Daisy H. Prober of Lawrence reported the death of Daniel McBride formerly of Lawrence and long in Hobart Oklahoma. Funeral services were conducted at Hobart at the family home.
Mrs. Sundwall, wife of John Sundwall, is seriously ill at her daughter’s residence at 1227 Ohio Street. Mrs. Robert W. Morton is also mentioned in the text.
Baldwin plans a Fourth of July celebration with a real battle on the Mexican border replacing the expected sham fight. Joe W. C. Mark promotes the event and has booked the Knights and Ladies of Security band from Topeka, a Toledo contest winner, to perform in Baldwin. Two concerts are scheduled, one in the morning. A special train will run from Baldwin or Lawrence after the celebration.
A fire starting in the Lecompton meat market about 1:30 this morning spread to three buildings on either side, burning most structures between Lee’s hardware and Hartup’s shoe shop. Loss estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 dollars. post office fixtures saved. fire crews and volunteers aided, with no city water supply and limited equipment.
Friday orders from the adjutant general were received this morning. Companies report a Fort Riley readying for short preparation before leaving the fort.
Kansas National Guard units in Lawrence recruit for sixty to ninety men per company as they prepare for Fort Riley drill and possible Mexican border patrol duty. Recruiting offices open at 707 Massachusetts Street and Robinson Gym. University and town companies drill at the armory and North Park Gym, with exhibitions and dances planned before Friday departure.
J G Sullivan of 723 Arkansas street showing slight improvement a week after paralysis with no food intake since the attack and remains very weak at the home of his daughter Mrs A E Lowery.
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