05 May 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1919
Page
1
Status of Italy listed among five great powers under discussion as Allied peace terms are set to be presented to Hungarian delegates Thursday morning. The article notes ongoing diplomacy and the broader postwar order shaping Europe.
Paris May A report from the peace talks notes Italy's status as a great power hinges on her participation. If Italy stays out, the treaty would shift final authority among four powers and bar Italy from colonial dispositions. Texts prepared for printers in two forms include or omit Italy, with France expected to present the pact to German Foreign Minister von Brockdorff-Rantzau at Versailles.
May 5 Belgian government to sign the peace treaty discussed at a crown council last night. Hymans outlined the terms as favorable to Belgium and urged Allied focus on economic restoration and Belgium's needs. The council urged initiating talks with Holland on Scheldt freedom and eastern Belgium waterways.
J Cohn proprietor of the Fair in Lawrence returns from ten days at Excelsior Springs said to have renewed health. He plans to rejoin local residents as his son Sergeant Ryn Cohn attends a university in Beance and will be away for several months.
Lawrence National Guardsmen of Company B Fourth Kansas National Guard will receive pay for drills attended in the first quarter of 1919. Captain Dinsmore announced payment would start around 7 PM tomorrow and continue at the drill tonight, with rolls recessed to ensure men receive funds Wednesday night.
A oil grader serving Grant township was unloaded from a train today, a 7000 pound machine with a twelve foot blade to repair roads. The device, to be pulled by a traction engine, aims to keep Grant roads in repair. M. O. Gordon, driving Ira Johnson’s car, was fined for no license tag and failed to appear in police court, with a rescheduled appearance set. Johnson claimed his tag was lost and that a license application was filed.
Fragmentary weather note reports yesterday’s conditions and today’s 3 PM forecast. Details are unreadable in the OCR, but the item appears to record temperature or precipitation in a local weather brief.
Reporting from Lawrence, soldiers of the Third Kansas and Fourth Missouri regiments move toward Camp Funston for demobilization. The trip recalls harsh Argentinian battles, with stories of brave survivors like Sgt Victor Seagraves, awarded posthumous honors, and Grover Miller among the returning men. Local reactions praise the regiment’s endurance and vow that the unit will fight again if needed.
Berlin reports that German correspondents describe the peace talks at Versailles with caution while Schnermann of the German Grotte criticizes the French handling of the delegation. He writes that the so called freedom of movement granted to the Germans is restricted and burdensome.
Allies repulsed Bolshevik gunboat attacks on the Dvina River at Tulgas aided by American British and Russian forces. Artillery fire continued from river forts with no allied casualties reported. In honor or cue, soldiers Olson Brothers decorated their window with stars and portraits. Sergeant Croce of the 110th fled, and Little Ton Ken died at Camp Logan Texas while en route to France.
Experts from the bureau of mines say gelatine explosive used in the attempted May Day outrages appears to be American made and may be traceable to the producing firm via chemical formula. Meanwhile church mothers’ meeting at Dr. Garrill’s home and brief social notes fill remaining city items.
News item reports Jess Willard’s oversized sparring gloves go missing after Glenn Eastman trades $6 for them from Ira Johnson. Eastman claims no fault, police advised county attorney inquiry to locate when and where the gloves changed hands, while Johnson says a small boy sold them.
Judge C A Smart sustained the demurrer in the case of C Mulbright against Poaches county board, granting twenty days to amend. Trial opened in district court with cattle condemned as tubercular by state livestock officials and county board members aiding appraisal. The herd was appraised at 10000 with 1 percent to owner. later slaughtered in Kansas City, dispute over 50 percent of unpraised value led to failure to pay. Judge ruled no legal appraisal had been made and that the board chair and livestock commissioner must perform the appraisal. The Eddy arson case was continued to this afternoon. docket activity delayed by Judge Smart’s late arrival.
Frieda Hempel, famed Metropolitan Opera soprano, has been engaged by Dean Harold K. Butler for a fall concert in Lawrence, Kansas, in October or early November. Her recent Messiah Week in Lindborg drew large crowds and high praise for her voice and charm. The plan aims to launch an expensive concert series for the university and Eastern Kansas, signaling strong local support. Rev. Owen C. Brown, former First Baptist pastor, will preach in Lawrence on the first Sunday in June upon returning from the Northern Baptist convention in Denver. Grant Township residents have subscribed their Victory loan quota, ensuring one Victory bond per person living there.
Boy Scout patrols raised 2990 in Victory Liberty loan bonds on opening day boosting Douglas county to about 66000 toward a 810700 quota. Honor Day saw 8600 in bonds from four banks for 43 local heroes. Scouting groups will canvass city afternoons and Saturday all day, with about seventy scouts participating across wards.
Newton J Fluke, long noted as a premier organ and piano salesman in Douglas County, died at home in Newton. He leaves a wife, two daughters, two sons, and a brother, with a funeral planned in Kansas City. He had been a leading figure in Lawrence and surrounding counties for thirty years.
County commissioners report difficulty finding men for necessary bridge work on country roads. Second district commissioner Al Andrews says no surplus labor evident and spring effort to hire has been harder than last year. Remaining projects await workers and wage talks are not yet a factor. Miss Frieda Bruckmiller, a university student, spent the weekend in Kansas City with her parents at 4316 Genessee.
Six I W W members held in Douglas county jail for conspiring against the United States government spend days harmonizing, forming a rival trio Wallace Burns Fuel, while Bud Puel faces Tirewater possession charges. The trio includes Wallace, Burns, and Fuel. all are described as Black inmates. The jail music scene pits the I W W sextet against the Wallace Burns Fuel trio in a growing, nonviolent showdown.
Fire at Rockaway Beach naval air station damages seaplanes NC-1 and NC-4, starting from an electric spark during fuel filling. Commander Towers said the blaze was accidental and the launch toward Newfoundland for the first leg of the trans Atlantic flight would proceed tomorrow if conditions permit, with NC-4 likely and NC-1 possibly excluded. Both wings burned, as workmen fought the flames until extinguished.
J R Holmes, chairman of the Victory loan drive, is an officer of Citizens Bank and Citizens State Bank. The banks backed him to the limit, selling more than quota and agreeing to take additional bonds for county honor roll boys. The Citizens Bank led Lawrence by 160 percent on the fourth loan and aims higher.
Frank T Frye first class carpenter’s mate returns from New York after discharge from the navy following eleven months of real service. Much time was spent at a base in England. He brings home war relics. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Fry of 411 Indiana Street.
Mayor George L. Kreeck orders citywide jubilation for the arrival of the 130th Field Artillery and 137th Infantry in Lawrence. Officials appoint cheerleaders to marshal crowds along the route from the bridge to South Park, with whistles bells and voices to greet the troops as 1,400 men are expected to pass through by Thursday noon.
Pictures for Linwood keep fit slides will be shown tonight under H W Boltz supervision at the city Y M C A rector. The same pictures were shown in North Lawrence Saturday. Clinton Baldwin and Vin will be visited before the campaign and exhibition of the slides is completed in Douglas county. Dr J H Anderson has taken over the practice of Dr Albert and will continue the teopathy practice at 1101 Mass.
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