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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
1
Senator Hitchcock, former chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, urges the exclusive approach with a single league, asserting that only one league aligns with national interests and unity. He argues against competing alliances and emphasizes streamlined governance and decisiveness.
Chicago March 26. Senator Hitchcock urged a world wide league of nations, insisting the plan upholds sovereignty by creating a non sovereign league. He warned a failure would mean costly taxes, universal rearmament, and a return to war. He denied monroe doctrine abandonment and asserted the league lacks sovereign powers.
University architecture department earns favorable notice in American Architect. In analytique class, four of seven Mentions awarded to the university. In project category, four of seventeen Mentions, including one in Equisse, after Beaux Arts Design Institute competition.
A large Liberty Memorial High School audience heard speakers led by Rep Tom Harley and lawyer Tom Hurley urge support for a new high school. They cited crowded facilities and urged voters to back April 1 bond measures, led by student enthusiasm and school officials stressing urgency.
Supt Kent Peddess and principal R A Kent announced a Friday pep meeting at Lawrence High School chapel to boost the team before the state basketball tournament opener versus Preston. A big parade was urged for Thursday afternoon as Lawrence supporters rally behind the squad.
Frank Jones, instructor at K U and former commander of Company M, has arrived at Newport News and awaits discharge. He previously led a replacement company in France and held a rest camp command before being relieved. Meanwhile, merchants’ pledge cards appear in Lawrence windows supporting the Liberty Memorial high school campaign, with a vote planned for April city election.
An amended ordinance allows Lawrence street railway to charge seven cents on local trips, but for six months the six cent fare remains in effect under state board control. The change, approved after city consent and state decision, transfers jurisdiction from city to state authorities and requires monthly financial reports.
German dispatches report the Prussian National Assembly has unanimously rejected the reintegration by Germany of Rhine territory, notably the Serre Basin. Protests are spreading across Germany, orchestrated by the government via Count Brockdorff-Rantzau, the foreign secretary, in what is called an enslaving peace.
Berlin March 26. Finance Minister Surdecum asked the Prussian assembly for a 10 million mark credit and warned Prussian state debt would total 6,000,000,000 marks by end May. He described the deficit at 2,400,1100,000 marks as unprecedented and termed it catastrophe.
Hershel Washington, president of the men’s student council, announces that any freshman who fails to wear a freshman cap at all times after April 1 will be disfranchised for the remainder of his university life. The council says it will block votes in school elections and enforce traditions, with law students pledging to monitor violations. corporal punishment is ruled out, but campus punishments remain possible.
Paris March 26 The league of nations commission was postponed to tonight to allow President Wilson and the four premiers to continue uninterrupted talks aimed at an all embracing peace treaty for Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria A plan for a single comprehensive treaty linking the four powers is under discussion with Italy's interests in Austria to be addressed and the United States not at war with Turkey or Bulgaria not hindering the plan.
Secretary for War Spencer Churchill describes recent French actions in Ukraine as disastrous. He notes French forces moved from the south, advanced inland from the coast, and faced fierce opposition from local populations amid Russian activity.
Cadet unit for coast artillery will train at Lawresce with new large guns. authorities announce expansion of military drill and coastal defense readiness amid campus demonstrations and regional security concerns.
Lieutenant Colonel Harold T. Burdick outlines plans for new reserve officer training units at the university. Enlistments are voluntary with no drills this summer. units of infantry cavalry engine company and ordnance are proposed. Camps to sea shore are not planned this summer. first summer camp is 1922 near coast artillery. attendance limited with limited drill and monthly allowances.
Fragmented notes describe interior work on the Seventh floor including new coat and ceilings. References name many figures and offices in Dr R. R L Barnes building with mentions of Verssnelitan Tifs and commons. unclear events and dates.
University plans psychological tests to guide students into suitable professions. The program aims to scientifically match talents with careers through a forthcoming trial at the university, overseen by the psychology department and a designated supervisor.
The Douglas county farm bureau faced possible dissolution as a new state law allowed counties to levy funds for farm bureaus. If not for the law, the county would have lost support and its agent would have faced unemployment. The uncertain bureau position prompted E. E. Ptacek to accept a new post, while wages and duties shift with the county commission's stance.
The Coblen Gazette was ordered suspended for three days by General Dickman due to criticism of allied actions related to Hungary. The article, by Dr Karl Mehrmann, marked the newspaper’s first offense amid wartime censorship and disciplinary measures.
Prince Lichnowsky is slated to become the German ambassador to the United States when relations resume. He previously served as ambassador to Great Britain before the war and was known for opposing the war party and favoring better ties with the Tatars, though observers note German plotting occurred behind his back.
Lawrence prepares for a state golf tournament bringing in top players from Newton Saline independent Coffeyville and Manhattan with Topeka defending last year’s title. Pro Ue. VL James heads a list of Lawrence champions and notable golfers aiming to win the loving cup and honors at the state tournament.
The Liberty Memorial Parade is set for tomorrow as part of a high school led bond issue campaign. Fifteen organizations will participate with student Noel aki among the organizers, banners and bands lined up for a citywide showcase near Ninth Street and Massachussetts Ave.
Colonel Frank Travis, commander of the 117th ammunition train, urged the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to push a peace treaty and bring soldiers home before discussing a league of nations. He praised the 35th and 42nd divisions, stressed care for veterans, and urged roadbuilding and self-reliance. The banquet drew a large crowd and highlighted wartime service by local volunteers from Lawrence.
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