27 May 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented lines reference debates, naval topics, and weather. mentions of Lisbon trip, Cannister journey, and various names blur into unreadable OCR. Core elements include a military context, politicians, and weather notes without clear events or dates.
Forecaster expects a cloudy period with possible showers this afternoon or tonight in the extreme east portion. Temperatures remain steady with little change and rainfall minimal. outlook covers tonight into Wednesday with light activity.
Reports from Washington and Paris detail reflections on religious discrimination in postwar states and the ongoing peace conference. The Paris session ratified actions aiming to shape economic policy, while various delegates and leaders weighed new proposals and national concerns.
A garbled report notes installation activity at Swetct Ae Dowerlock Mills with scattered references to local officials, dates, and forthcoming events. The fragmentary text mentions Peete and Dave Pease among others and hints at preparations and schedules for an upcoming stage in a neighborhood process.
Disjointed OCR text lists scattered names, places, and legal references. It hints at court actions, arrests, and testimonies involving multiple individuals and institutions, but unreadable lines obscure clear facts or outcomes. The piece resembles a patchwork court or public record fragment from a newspaper page.
Ward reports the June sixteenth date for the second installment of income taxes including war profits and excess profits taxes. Capt Segar notes the due date shift since June first falls on a Sunday. Taxpayers are urged to pay on or before June sixteen to avoid penalties and interest. Mrs. H Seetin spent the week with her daughter at Riverside.
House Ways and Means approves a favorable report on a new amendment to repeal the semi luxury tax. The committee's action signals potential floor consideration and broader tax policy shifts.
Secretary Planiers tells a House committee that a large naval buildup is unnecessary citing the Covenant League. The debate centers on ship construction plans and wartime financing proposals with Republicans signaling opposition to expansion and potential tax measures.
A university notices a scholarship program tied to a state board and faculty actions. The piece references Dr AW Chirke and others, with mentions of tuition waivers and free services for students, along with notes on differing opinions and expected academic outcomes.
Stampfer, editor of the Soci Vorwarts in Berlich, is named as one of the influential members of the German delegation to the peace congress.
Fragmentary text describes shipments and government expenditures in Pierce or neighboring counties. Mentions road or timber issues, tree shipments valued at 4540 dollars, and references to a superintendent, the Mortete Mort bligh, and county shipping costs. Specific names and places are garbled.
The city enacts ordinances to rate eateries for safety and sanitation. Inspections cover meat poultry fish vegetables and general cleanliness with penalties for violations and a statewide framework guiding enforcement and public disclosure.
A draft constitution outlines the creation of the New City Health Association. Key figures include Mrs Tra Cobh and Mrs Marecuer t Kkone guiding a temporary committee overseeing formation and next meeting plans.
A dispute over a right of way drives litigation and a planned court hearing. Citizens and local officials debate street access and settlement terms as engineers consider street clearance once a settlement is reached.
The Lawrence girl queen presided over the May Fete at the university, with senior girls chosen for the queen in secret. Torch Society and Black Maria members were highlighted, and music featured Arthur Nevins. Flight delays occurred due to engine trouble on a plane headed to an early departure.
Topeka May 2 Walter Wilson state bank commissioner announced the doors of the Kansas State Bank of Salina were closed and its affairs taken over by his office. Depositors are protected in full by the state bank guarantee law. The business will be taken over by the newly organized reserve state bank of Salina with Fred W. Knapp Walter L. Payne and Guy Helvering among organizers. The bank showed deposits around 63500 000 and loans and securities near 25 000 000, with investments tied to Texas and New Mexico.
Douglas County will proceed with Palora bridge repairs without Leavenworth County approval. Traffic halted for ten weeks after the 18 foot span washed out in Kansas Creek high water. A contract with Missouri Valley Bridge Company was approved to begin work immediately, with Douglas County covering costs and Leavenworth County sharing expenses if possible.
Mrs Aprty Hamlin died after long service in social work. Born in Meathland she came to America and spent about ten years aiding the sick and needy. Visitation and funeral details are listed with viewing at her home and services at Oak Pile Baptist Church.
Home Service division of the Keelersino reports Washington has approved travel pay differences for discharged Navy men. Sample application forms are being sent and will be duplicated locally. Lawrence men may obtain the correct forms at the Home Section offices in the Wat National Bank building, open daily 2 to 6 PM.
The Secretary of National Education and Supt KR outline the Smith Towner act changes. Supt M J Dears son of Kan travels with the group. Prof W H John from the university is involved. Sup R A Kent will speak at the Pittsburg State Normal commencement tonight. H B Ober made a business trip to Kansas City.
University investigators rounded up three female students during a raid led by Miss Alberta Corbin as escorts fled. The disciplinary committee held the cohort responsible for dancing during restricted nights, loosening penalties as identities remain undisclosed.
S J Crumbine of the Kansas state board of health announced at a city health meeting that Lawrence city water is now the best in Kansas. The claim follows weeks of tests on water treated by the new purification and softening plant operated under engineers Black and Veatch during thirty day maintenance tests prior to final acceptance.
Clyde Ward a Lawrence high school graduate and former Company H football player broke his leg in a friendly wrestling match at Brest France just before sailing for America. He returned to the United States two weeks late and is held at Fort Riley awaiting healing with a ten day furlough in Lawrence. He hopes to be discharged by July and resume play.
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