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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
1
A controversial World Crisis issue from Lansing calls for broad support and a merchant push. The statement emphasizes feeding the populace and allowing sale of merchandise, signaling a mobilization for economic measures amid global strain.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing told the Inter Allied Press club in Paris that nations must continue to unite for liberty and that feeding Germany and allowing its products in foreign markets is key to avert Bolshevism. He said Germany suffered as punishment for war crimes, hunger and privation now mark its cities, and the archy was prevented by allied aid.
Paris March 12 Former Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch arrived from the Crimea and told the Associated Press that unless armed allied intervention in Russia begins at once the Prussian situation will become hopelessly desperate lasting years or decades to restore order and peace in eastern Europe He said allies should not fight for them but must keep order in territories wrested from Bolshevism by governments already fighting the Soviet.
Berlin reports through the Associated Press that Spartacans have opened negotiations for surrender to government forces. The information circulated this afternoon as talks started.
Charles Shaffstall, well known in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas as an automobile racer, died at his Coffeyville home on March 12 from pneumonia. He was 56.
The Owl society of the University junior class may face suspension after a disciplinary review over failing to submit a financial report for audit. A meeting with Chancellor Strong was announced for late today to seek understanding between faculty and the society.
Philadelphia judge urges respect for elected leaders and warns that disdain for authorities fuels Bolshevism. Judge John M Patterson says careless remarks about presidents and officials invite foreign influence, advising critics to leave or reform when officials prove corrupt.
March 12 Ossavatore Romane, Vatican semi official organ, outlines a proposed league of nations aligned to Holy See views. It calls for an arbitration tribunal to settle disputes, a pledged society of civilized nations including defeated powers, and an economic boycott against those refusing tribunal submission. The piece recalls the Pope’s 1917 appeal.
The First Baptist church will bid farewell to Rev. Frank Jennings who departs for Y M C A work in France after a six month leave. A Victory Reconstruction drive aims to raise $6,000,000 for postwar activities with all-day sessions, a banquet, and pledges requested during tomorrow’s meetings. The Victory team will tour cities including Lawrence as part of the effort.
Stamford Conn March 12 Homer S Gummings chairman of the national Democratic committee issued a formal statement accusing the senate of failing to pass many pending measures essential to American business and abdicating its functions by neglecting its duty to point out the president s supposed derelictions and defects in a peace treaty not before the senate for consideration
New York March 12 Mrs Betty Inch appears in the supreme court for a second hearing on extortion charges. A four foot board fence surrounds the witness stand to shield jurors from her ankles after a prior mistrial. Court attendants recall a prosecutor’s remark that she must not expose her ankles again or risk further action. The fence obscures all but her head and shoulders as she testifies.
Federal case targets thirty two defendants linked to the Bolshevik movement and Kerensky era. Judge Pollock presides with Fred Robertson leading the prosecution and George L. Vandeveer Fred Ui Steere directing defense. Prosecution aims to prove a close tie between the defendants and radical activities connected to Russian events and the Geneva strike influence.
A correction notes that Gen C W Babcock did not build Lawrence's first store but did establish the town's first bank and serve as surveyor general under Grant in 1868. The State Historical Society welcomed a newly presented oil portrait of the general.
In Topeka on March 12 the House adopted the fees and salaries report increasing wages for state employees and officials, sending the measure to the Senate for changes and conferees. Governor Allen named John H. Crawford state labor commissioner, and Alva Clapp was set to become state fish and game warden. Leaders warn time may push beyond March 19, extending adjournment.
Paris reports a recommendation by the peace conference commission on the international regime of waterways to open the Rhine to all nations without discrimination. It urges a Rhine commission similar to the Danube body, with Kiel canal freedoms for merchant and war vessels in peacetime, while fortification decisions remain to military control.
Paris reports that Britain asserts ownership of two German ocean cables cut early in the war and moved to Halifax and to the French, while American delegates press for legal title review at the peace conference. The United States contends the cables were unlawfully cut and linked, with neutral nations involved, challenging Britain's monopoly aims.
University manager W O Hamilton reports growing inquiries about the state high school basketball tournament to be hosted in Lawrence March 28 and 29. Schools from across the state will enter, including Syracuse with a girls team, promising fast competition to determine the state champion. University fraternal and sorority groups plan to entertain visiting teams and ensure a memorable event.
Topeka March bill abrogates state utilities commission power over franchise provisions. Senate action also sets member pay at 150 for this session and approves emergency measures on recordkeeping for discharged service members.
The Lawrence chapter of the Collegiate Alumnae association will furnish a room in the Cooperative house to be established at the University of Kansas next fall. The Pan-Hellenic association started the move last fall to provide affordable housing for university women attending school.
Lawrence police outwitted county Sheriff Woodward and deputies in an early morning pursuit of Harold Taylor, a Hutchinson reformatory escapee. Taylor, pursued along Santa Fe tracks, slipped back toward the city water plant before being cornered and jailed.
Captain Jackson, commander of the transport Tota, reported threats by British army troops aboard the vessel to sink it if not allowed to land and proceed to the U S by rail. The ship, which had embarked Canadian troops and sailed for New York on March 10, turned back to Halifax due to a New York strike. He said the ship carried no guns and was at the mercy of the soldiers.
The Grant township C P A annual meeting, postponed by bad weather, will be held tonight at the Midland hall. A big feed of cider doughnuts and other Year past staples will be served. Many members are in town and well known for a good time at past gatherings.
Stevenson and Maj Mason were nominated for commissioner of finance after a primary that saw 1750 votes cast. Stevenson led the field with 819, Mason 449, with six education board candidates advancing and Mrs Churchill topping the treasurer race with 1413 votes. The article notes low turnout and eligibility issues for voters previously displaced by registration gaps.
The Chamber of Commerce invites sport writers and university journalism department representatives to a luncheon next Tuesday noon. University journalists met yesterday and plan a small newspaper for the event. Details remain secret and papers are distributed at the luncheon. Talks will cover university activities to boost enrollment and how the Chamber can attract new students.
University admin board announces full credit for half credit courses taken by soldiers. Military excuses will be treated as complete units for determining student privileges, with re enrollment allowed on petition to credit prior work.
With 1,923 troops the steamship Iowan arrived in New York from St Nazaire. The unit eluded the 314th trench mortar battery and brought three officers and 128 men of the S0bh division. National guard troops from Kansas Missouri and Colorado assigned to Camp Dodge arrived.
The Douglas county board of commissioners meets in Grant towns district to survey and consider rights for a Fort-to-Fort Highway from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley. The board is expected to work all day. Lawrence girls receive honors at KU. Millie R. Evans elected YWCA president. Lillian Trell and Maria Bradley named officers.
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