17 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
1
Water overflows and roads wash out as creeks flood in Douglas County. Property damage limited to farms and minor losses. river fishermen report disrupted access and telephone service outages between Jere and Topeka.
Heavy rains pushed the Kansas river to crest near 18 feet 6 inches at Lawrence with back waters flooding farmland and disrupting telephones and rail lines from Topeka to Leavenworth. Bridges were washed out and farms along the Kaw and Big Stranger Creek faced extensive inundation while towns like Bonner Springs and Linwood reported rising waters and isolated farms.
Former Emperor William completes his thousandth log sawed at Count Von Bentinck's castle in Amerongen Holland marking the milestone. Logs from the day are preserved with W-2 inscriptions and given to the Bentinck family and helpers. Lawyers estimate wages at about $30 for the entire ten week period at trade union rates.
Military leaders in Germany assume guiding control over government as Ebert's administration faces a firm grip from armed authorities. The shift signals significant influence of the armed forces over political directions during the period.
Berlin reports say a military monarchist reaction is rising under Ebert and Noske, with purport that republican leaders sign edicts to regain power. Dispatches claim troops use bribes and food provisions to recruit a “new Republican army,” while Spartacist actions are blamed on government troops and crushed suburbs. Correspon dents note growing bitterness and possible further trouble as the crisis deepens.
Minister Reinsch told the State Department in Pekin that there was quiet at Tien Tsun after last week's trouble between Africans and Japanese. He will send a full report by mail while the department directs immediate disclosure of all important facts.
In Bologna on March 17 Alfrede Cocchi charged with Ruth Kruger's New York murder had his trial postponed indefinitely due to a further investigation. Mr and Mrs E Coburn of Ames Iowa are visiting Prof and Mrs A MacMurray.
Veteran fisher W S Hoadley predicts Lake View’s fishing season will open soon with a large bass parade. He explains bass seek shallow streams before spawning, leading to an annual parade around the lake in spring. Observers may watch as bass move head to tail along the shoreline seeking a stream mouth to start a new brood. The event occurs each spring though timing varies, with locals planning to observe this year.
A government study on Spanish participation in global affairs has been submitted for cabinet review. It endorses Wilsonian proposals but awaits assurance on decrements and military limits. Officials seek clear guarantees on the Spanish coastline protectorates in Africa and regional stability. The aim is closer alignment with South American nations of common origin.
Dr J J Sippy, state health department epidemiologist, resigns after legislature fails to grant pay raise. He plans to move to Helena, Montana on May 1 for a position in the state'speal department with a higher salary of 1200 dollars more annually. The article notes related salary changes for deputy assessors becoming effective with St Patrick's Day.
Lawrence patrons witness the University Dramatic Club production Mrs Bumpstead Leigh at the Bower Block theater in aid of Armenian relief funds. Florence Butler leads a cast of eleven with Herman Fleming and Marguerite Adams in key roles. Curtain at 8:15 pm with seats at Rond Corner Drug Store.
Washington March 17 Federal Court held that Kansas Natural Gas Company and subsidiaries operate in inter state commerce. Court dissolved injunctions by Kansas Public Utilities Commission fixing rates and overturning municipal franchise rates in Missouri. Local distribution remains intra state after delivery. John M Landon as receiver argued rate was confiscatory. Kansas City Missouri and seven other cities use 60 percent of output with rest to Kansas towns.
Washington March 17 The Supreme Court granted Kansas permission to challenge Postmaster General Biurlesean's December rate changes under the zone system. The high court ordered a full hearing at the October term to determine the extent of federal authority over telephone tolls, a matter affecting all states and the Southwestern Bell region.
Lawrence dealers attend a special school in Chicago led by the National Retail Clothiers association. C P Radcliffe returns. H B Ober will visit later. The session, held as an experiment, is deemed highly successful and may become permanent. Ober, acting president of the Kansas Retail Clothiers association, joined a state presidents meeting with twenty one states represented.
March 17 report from Peking says Chinese government probes a Petrograd rumor of a 600 member Chinese working men’s organization aiming to foment revolution and establish Soviets in China. Authorities seek measures to curb such activity. Also notes Jem Mace’s famed boxing record of only two losses.
General Pershing said goodbye to the 42nd Rainbow Division near Remagen on the Rhine front. He praised the troops preparing to return home and wished them success in peaceful duties across the Atlantic. He presented medals including a Congressional Medal of Honor and several Distinguished Service Medals and Croix de Guerre to officers and men, with Corporal Sidney Manning singled out for the Medal of Honor action at Oureq.
Frank Jennings pastor of Baptist Church sails to New York for likely six to eight months in France with the YMCA to help educate soldiers. He is a graduate of Grinnell University and the theological school in Chicago. At services last night the Brotherhood led by Paul Rankine presided. An order to postmasters references a March 11, 1918 treasury decision waiving return information from disbursing officers serving sailors soldiers and civilian government employees.
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