18 May 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
Irish leaders are arrested by British authorities amid claims of a large German plot. The report notes alleged Irish involvement and British countermeasures, with emphasis on political tension and security actions surrounding the plot announcement.
Dublin and Belfast report a German plot tied to Sinn Fein with many arrests across Ireland. Proclamation issues treason charges, urging Irish volunteers to aid in quelling the conspiracy as authorities reveal involvement of notable Sinn Fein leaders and past Easter era connections.
The Liberty flag designated as the county emblem was officialy turned over to the Lawrence Post of the Grand Army of the Republic as custodians in a ceremony at the Red Cross Auction headquarters. A brass-capped staff and a rolling honor roll were presented, with the flag to be filed in county records. The flag measures 10 by 20 feet and the Kansas University band helped mark the event. Next Thursday Adjutant General Charles Huffman will address chamber members as Red Cross drive results for Douglas county are announced.
Trinity Episcopal church seeks a regular priest to replace Rev Evan Alexander Edwards, regimental chaplain of the 140th Infantry. Rev Paul Micou of New York will speak at the 11 o’clock service tomorrow, arriving from the fifty-ninth annual diocesan convention in Topeka. Micou has served as collegiate secretary and member of the international council of the Young Men’s Christian Senate.
Lawrences and other Kansas Natural Gas Company distributors filed intervening petitions in U S district court seeking a flat rate of one dollar per thousand feet for gas delivery. The move would lift rates from current levels, with St Joseph and Kansas City firms among those joining. The state plans to oppose while officials schedule meetings to discuss policy and notices.
County officials will hold a 2 o'clock Saturday session on May 25 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to fix definite maximum and minimum wages for harvest hands in Douglass county. County Agent T F Moore heads the harvest labor campaign and says local rates will align with eastern division guidelines from Topeka. Letters inviting township farmers and chamber heads are being mailed.
Mrs M F Hudson and Miss Nell Hudson went to Kansas City this morning to spend the day. The trip includes sightseeing and shopping with plans to return in the evening.
A terse aphorism noting that many men will head to France during house-cleaning periods and that both war and house cleaning are terrible. It underscores the harsh, daunting nature of conflict and domestic upheaval with stark, now-styled phrasing.
Some argue decency hinges on restraint and careful behavior, while others see it as a broader moral standard. The claim rests on interpreting caution as virtue, with debates over how actions define character and social conduct.
One of Atchison's most popular public speakers always ran down, and the event ended inside twenty minutes as attendees witnessed the rapid conclusion.
A massive explosion left about 100 people dead and many bodies found among ruins. Property damage is estimated at one million dollars as investigators comb through the wreckage for clues.
A series of blasts at the Aetna Chemical Company plant near Pittsburg Oakdale injures and kills with debris igniting. Fire rages as trains clear tracks and relief efforts rush doctors and supplies to Carnegie. Officials warn the death toll may rise over hours and days as crews assess the devastation.
Lawrence churches unite for a devotional service to open the Red Cross funds drive. The event features a thirty five verse choir program led by Harold L Batter of the University Fine Arts department, with pastors and local leaders taking part. The evening ends with the Star Spangled Banner as Kansas official Henry M Beardsley attends and Turner’s Great and Marvelous Anthem is performed.
Jacob Fretz Dead Words was received here today reporting the death of Jacob Friz en May 1a at Bosworth Missouri. The death occurred at the home of his daughter, whom he was visiting. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. He was a former resident of Lawrener.
Miss Neil Blurton spends the weekend in Kansas City while Mr and Mrs Charles Dirsch also visit the city today for a brief stay.
Police report a four month surge in automobile thefts with 91 cars recovered, including 12 from out of town. Total stolen value estimated at 76000 with 550 recovered, net profit to thieves about 22000. Chief of Police advocates stronger laws and buyer safeguards to curb theft.
Italian flag to fly from Post Office mast as anniversary of allied entry observed by executive order. Postmaster Seewir borrows flag from city if available. local craftsman Mr. Newmark fabricated flag 6 feet by 3 feet. The display aims to honor allied nations and mark the day with a public tribute.
A fragmentary note from OAL Rooat High School cites a May 20 game at Presbyterian Hall. Names appear garbled but indicate players from Washington Port No. Whage Cop and Pio: taardner S.CT Criss among likely scorers and attendees.
The fragment mentions a weather outlook with rising temperatures and a Sunday change, plus a note that Mr Harold Fiord and Miss Florence Arned visited Kansas City this morning. It also lists names Doyle and Gerald in a casual travel or social context and references a time label 3 p m.
Waeliniten May 18 reports a national Red Cross fundraising drive to support humanitarian relief and sustain troops. Officials urge broad participation, aiming to exceed quotas on day one, with attention to tax and wage considerations and support for farmers. The drive emphasizes that public donations reinforce American resolve and aid civilian and military efforts.
Incoherent OCR text fragments reference daycare street Mrs Popper Mal Batley and various unclear names and locations. Readable facts are limited. summarize readable items as a compact local notice card with focus on person and place names and any dates.
County officials announce a tentative list of men designated for the next quota. The document outlines which individuals are affected and references the process guiding allocations.
May figures show less than 150 workers in Class One still in county, with many sent away. The May draft registration listed numerous names as eligible for departure. local officials anticipate up to 100 more leaving the county in the coming weeks. The article notes volunteers and registrants from Fort Beniccin and surrounding areas, with a detailed list of names and districts affected.
A proposed city ordinance would regulate moving picture houses, pool halls, dances, and other public amusements. It calls for a welfare board and officer to enforce rules, with the ordinance likely to pass after tonight’s discussion at the Chamber. The plan enjoys broad support from unions, chamber, school board, Rotary, Parent Teachers, and welfare groups, and would empower the city to oversee local amusements more strictly than ever before.
An irregular OCR fragment notes a wind up sale for the Red Cross planned for today. It mentions Beene Of ther and Miny ager eh the Hellen hid net bobd tis teab. The text is garbled with illegible names and events, making precise details uncertain but indicating a fundraiser sale or auction context.
Miss Helen Cook Miss Sarah Sweet and Miss Nel De Hart are visiting Kansas City this weekend confirming social engagements and plans for the visit.
Relatives of Rank Crowder were alerted by a telegraphic notice that he had landed safely in France with the 110th Engineer or similar unit. Records show he later died after arrival in New York due to illness, and his body was to be held at Hoboken, New Jersey. The sequence suggests he may have died en route or shortly after reaching the Hoboken hospital.
Brady, former editor and publisher of the Salina Union, will deliver the Memorial Day address at Quenemo on May 30. He left Lawrence over three years ago for Arkansas, returned recently, and will visit local residents and reflect on his Kansas roots during the event.
Lawrence High School boys presented a Red Cross benefit minstrel event at De Sets last night drawing thirty attendees who traveled by motor car. Marine Band member Miller, newly enlisted, will perform horn and depart for Great Lakes naval station soon.
Mr. B. Re Abel traveled to Kansas City this morning for business matters.
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