30 May 1919
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
1
AAD reports Nancy-4 will not finish the journey today though plans had seen a Memorial Day story unfold. Details remain unclear as the travel narrative continues with expectations shifted.
The U S Navy seaplane N C 4 left Lisbon bound for a port about 100 miles north, reporting partial progress and awaiting a suitable landing site after a non damaging touchdown. Wireless logs show tempo and replies from Lt. Cmdr Read as authorities seek the best port within 300 miles. Weather near Bay of Biscay was cloudy with clear English Channel conditions and the craft remained at about 2000 feet above sea level en route to Guéssant light.
The visit of the Bishop of Birmingham to the United States during the war era is recalled as American flags from New York and Washington were presented to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. The flags, from prominent American cities, were placed in the cathedral after ceremonies, with two Union flags denoting friendship. Also, the University of Kansas band plans a patriotic concert tonight on campus featuring a new Mey Canles piece and the 84th Division Match.
J B Lawrence, long a Kanass niws figure in Ellsworth, secures ownership of Lyons Republican. The Lawrence family gains substantial local paper property with Clark Conkling’s stewardship returning to capable hands. A Lyons consent sets the stage for continued publication under new editors and firm backing.
Lawrence reports an anti submarine flotilla planned by the Navy Department to tour the Mississippi River and tributaries. It will include the TV. 8 Isabel destroyer type K 3 submarine three sub chasers and five aging boats. The fleet will travel upriver with onboard footage and demonstrations of patrol methods and anti submarine warfare.
Irene Cutter of Lawrence, KU, won first in the Jayhawker Popular Beauty contest. Others placing included Geneva Kunkle second, Doris Rosser third, Charlotte Carne fourth, Edna Chain fifth, Dorothy Button sixth, with Vaulin Pullr and Ethel Wychoff also noted. Prize winners will get pages in the Jayhawker with photos. Votes had closed last January but were kept secret until the beauty ball at FLA Hall.
Twelve people received free typhoid inoculations at City Hall yesterday in Mayor George L. Kreeck s office. A three-person staff administered each dose in about two minutes with three injections required at seven day intervals. Inoculations will continue weekly on Thursdays from noon to 9 pm until further notice.
The annual Students' Day will be held at K U on June 6 in Fraser Chapel. A speaker from each school and from larger university departments may speak to air their grievances before the student body.
A fragment notes expectations of a large order for phosphorus and related goods described as one million in scale. Trade terms and substitutes like beads and sateen appear in tentative supply discussions amid market chatter.
The historic residence once housing the first governor of the state will undergo remodeling. The site, noted as the professor’s bungalow, will retain its landmark status while being converted for new use.
The old Robinson stone storehouse on University Hill, survivor of two Quantrill fires, is being torn down to make way for a modern cottage. Ex Congressman J D Rowersork and KU professor I L Risor acquire it to convert the ruins into a residence, as demand for homes eclipses history in Lawrence. The Brynwood collection nearby and Chancellor Strong’s residence also figure in the redevelopment, with Turner Hall previously cleared for a workers’ lodging project.
The National W C T U launches a $1,000,000 fund drive to Americanize foreign mothers amid rising support in Kansas and Lawrence. Mrs W R Stubbs contributes 108.00, Linzie K Robinson returns from Kiowa County as the first to go over the top, and local donors including Mrs W R Staube and several businessmen push toward the $800.90 target before the state convention in Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs C C Pickard and three daughters Dora Elizabeth and Jean depart for Melrose Montana where they will work for the Union Pacific railroad company Sam Pickard recently home from the aviation service plans to go to City where he will start a business
The Groves Registration Service marks wartime crosses to honor fallen U S soldiers in France. A woolen cross becomes a perpetual challenge to citizens to support democracy, secure peace, and sustain effort after war. Rev Karl Blackman cites Memorial Day as a call to action for national unity and workers to build a lasting peace.
The 353rd Regiment is due in Lawrence this afternoon with plans to pass through the city. Welcome duties are coordinated by a civic committee and the Red Cross canteen will support troops. trains may stop in Topeka as they proceed toward Kansas City.
Vittoria Orhands, Australian Premier, urged President Wilson for a conference on the Ad viatig settlement as Paris notes indicate the settlement is nearing final form. In Asia Minor near Smyrna Turkish troops offered little resistance as forces advanced. German delegates delivered two new notes to the secretariat and provided translations of counter proposals from yesterday.
A new variety of loose smut has been found in Douglas county wheat. It can blow from one stalk to another and injure grain for the next season. County farm agent E. H. Pateek says hot water treatment can smother this variety, and farmers should adapt this method rather than rely on stinking smut practices.
Newberry is the Republican senator elect from Michigan who won the contest against Hayes Ford for a congressional seat. He joins the Roosevelt cabinet as secretary of the navy, a former commander in the Navy.
Prof Arthur Nevin renowned composer and KU May Fete director has been asked to direct a Mother Goose production for a festival in Peterborough New Hampshire in late June. He will direct the chorus and orchestra and depart June 15 joining other Kansas figures in the MacDowell circle bound for the east. Will supervise entire production and may visit to gauge the festival and its Kansas participants.
Lawrence marks Memorial Day with veterans from Civil War and World War uniting in reverent observances at cemeteries and city events. Services begin at 10:30 with Grand Army rituals, university memorials, and a bridge tribute. most stores stay closed as citizens parade with flowers and participate in the day’s solemn program.
Professor M C Elmer associate professor of sociology resigns from Kansas University to accept a similar role at Minnesota University with a salary increase exceeding one thousand dollars. He will stay until the close of the summer session. Elmer is Northwestern College graduate and holds degrees from Illinois and Chicago universities. He lectured at Minnesota during the 1916 summer session.
On May 20 1919 Memorial Day honors the fallen from earlier wars and World War I at Arlington National Cemetery the U S Soldiers Home and other sites under G A R and Allied groups. The tomb of the unknowns at Arlington is decorated and the Maine mast memorial is honored. Vice President Marshall spoke at Battle Ground National Cemetery and Representative Campbell addressed the Soldiers Home exercises.
In Paris a full chorus of two hundred performers premiered Apotheose, a lyrical work by Francis Casadesus with words by Paul Deschanel, president of the chamber of deputies. Deschanel’s eloquent speech serves as the libretto, praised for its lyric quality and successful production.
Lawrence High Junior high school awarded 141 diplomas at First Presbyterian church. Over fifty earned credits in January and entered high school that month. Ninety one advanced today from the intermediate high school. Wesler Rising read the class prophecy. The Girls Glee Club and Miss Gladys Henry provided music. Rev. Evan Edwards delivered the commencement address. Sup. R A Kent presented the diplomas. Some students failed in one or more subjects and will not receive diplomas.
London reports graves of 1 562 American servicemen decorated today with flags and wreaths by army and navy officials and Knights of Columbus. Cemeteries in Islay Everton Winchester Paignton Glasgow and other places observed ceremonies for victims of the Otranto disaster influenza deaths and war losses.
The Reatz team claimed four victories in the seven-back tournament at the Elks Club last night. Scores listed include Sollee with 301 274 312 and 264 in four games, with opponents including the Hults.
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