24 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports a Bolshevik seizure in Hungary sparks fear of a wider push toward Vienna. Berlin notes Bolshevik influence funded by Russian rubles, while diplomats weigh sending Polish troops to deter Bolshevik advances and stabilize the region amid peace talks.
Belakin or Kuhn the new foreign minister led a communist bid linked to Soviet support after a long stint in Russia. In Budapest streets remained calm yet animated with posters urging work as allied forces and Soviet troops offered protection and a proclamation from the food commissioner.
The first court martial for a Kansas Guardsman will convene at the local armory this evening. Private Drexel Boba of Company B faces desertion charges under regular Army regulations, with Captain Dinsmore acting as prosecuting officer and city Judge WHE det as judge advocate.
Captain Edmund G. Chamberlain of the United States Marine Corps pleads not guilty to charges of conduct unbecoming and falsehood. The case relates to alleged misconduct during a July visit to the British front and his involvement with German machines. The proceedings opened as he faced decking accusations and was later noted as being under investigation.
Announcement states Underwood and sons purchase a local bus business. Both firms will operate under the same name with no immediate changes. Transfer to new owners expected to complete later in the week. Mr Rusch declines to comment on future positions.
Report from Mescal Marek Americaa stating Martin Lope, second in command at Boquilla Del Maurguesote, was killed during last Wednesday’s battle. Ramon Vera was wounded and fled toward the Sierra De Los Agatos Mountains, as American Mormon contact confirms, while federal soldiers corroborate the attack. Also noted, Odd Fellows lodge grand tests gathering in Dallas today.
Five drivers and riders faced the police court for speeding with fines of five dollars and costs. John Hess did not appear. Most offenses occurred in North Lawrence on Sabbath afternoon. Hess and Norton Wenger raced motorcycles by the river. L D Simon Herbert Moon Chas Fowler and Wenger were fined.
Students rally in support as the high school seeks approval for a bond issue this week. The campaign centers on funding for facility upgrades and expansion to accommodate enrollment growth.
A city campaign promotes a new Liberty Memorial High School building. Posters and moving theater talks aim to educate voters while in person tours showcase current conditions. Fundraising events include a WPT carnival and a chapel meeting with principal remarks to urge support.
Washington March 24 The government predicts lower wheat prices under a revised price support program. Meek notes no misstatements about assurances from Mr Hanover regarding grain guarantees. The aim is to keep wheat affordable for consumers and stabilize other staple costs.
Troops from the American expeditionary force begin arriving in New York after service in France aboard steamships Matsonia and Antigone. The majority hail from National Guard units in Colorado Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico California Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. Texas appoints a woman deputy state labor commissioner.
A community drive urges residents to send old clothes via front porch for pickup. No garments are to be left outside. cleaners assure safety and plan a weeklong sweep to collect items. Local neighbors coordinate as weather and routes are confirmed.
Boy Scouts and mail carriers launch a clothing collection for war refugees through the Red Cross committee in Lawrence and Douglas County. Chairman Ed Sweeney urges residents to place usable garments on front porches and in boxes along routes for delivery to Red Cross headquarters and relief agencies.
A Saturday evening concert at the First Baptist Church in Lawrence drew a full crowd. Artists including Mae Warnes Shank and the Morning Sisters performed with Threach tine and other musicians, delivering a revival of New Kilison selections and a community singing finale.
Lawrence officials seek a home stop for the 137th Infantry on its way to demobilization at Camp Funston. A letter from Major General P C Harris toward War Department approval cites efforts to comply as the regiment sails. Senator Curtis and Congressman Lithwan express support to arrange the stop.
Kansas millers press demands for US grain intercession to stop out of state shipment and store grain in state. State agricultural committees condemn unscientific moves by CloSerin and urge mills to share crop supply to keep flour production local. A Wichita March report notes a recent $50,000 payment for wheat shipped under federal control.
Douglas County officials forwarded most of the county draft records to the War Department in Washington. The shipment included about 704 names of enlistees and 4404 men from region cantonments or camps. The move followed a June deadline and covered men with Company M and Battery B units plus other detachments.
Lawrence Presbyterians will participate in the nationwide campaign to raise about 8 000 dollars for the Presbyterian church. A church meeting will be held after an Easter service to outline the plan and seek benevolences as part of the drive. The pastor Rev KA Hieék will lead efforts, with exams and sessions noted as part of the church’s activities. In Copenhagen,Germany’s President Ebert stated no peace deal will include Danzig annexation by Poland.
Superintendent Quigley says city cannot deliver clean water until old Lawrence mains are cleaned. New 506000 plant near Indiana Street is tested with 16 inch main supply. full operation expected in about a week. Minor repairs on filters and lime feed fixed, old plant pumps available as backups during testing.
DeWitt filed a district court suit against Kansas City Raw Vale or Western Interurban Railroads seeking 10000 after a November fall near the interurban station entrance. He alleges a torn ligaments and tendons in the right foot and a stiff ankle, plus a severe spinal jar affecting movement and nervous system, with constant head pain. He cites eye effects and generalized suffering from the incident.
Inmates Frank Wilson Dimp Muzzyad and Artmann escaped from a Lawrence city jail last night by sawing through a corridor door bolt and kicking out the lower outer door section. Police believe they left Lawrence, though they had claimed it as home. Wilson and Muzzy were jailed for drunkenness, Artmann for stealing hides. A banner across Ninth and Massachusetts urged visitors to Visit Your Schools during Liberty High School Week.
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