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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World outlines delivery details and staffing notes for September 1 1916. It recalls wartime and campaign sentiments with references to politicians and coinage debates as well as ongoing congressional sparring and public opinion in Kansas and nearby states.
Fragmentary text notes President Wilson being informed of a nomination at Shadow Lawn with unclear surrounding details and references to Charles F. Hughes and White House context.
The text notes railroad trainmen demand an eight hour day while other workers forecast the trainmen may feel deeply disappointed if they are not hired or kept fully employed, suggesting tension over work hours and job security.
A proposed 179 mile hike along the border drawn by Kansas on one side or the other prompts discussions on the route from both directions. Proponents note logistical and scenic benefits while opponents worry about safety and feasibility.
A brief report notes the birth of one healthy baby while five twins died within hours of birth, highlighting the contrast in outcomes and the country’s concern.
The text discusses steps to stop floods in Kaun, criticizes preparedness efforts, and questions the handling of railway labor issues. It points to arbitration being ignored, promises of inquiries into wage demands, and the public paying higher costs for rail service amid debates about National Guard actions and railway funding.
Bright prose notes the annual return to school with humor and nostalgia. It describes youngsters facing desks and lessons yet anticipates reunion with friends, new books, and the revival of school life as the term opens.
Dayton adopts a new city manager system led by M. Waite, Ohio’s highest paid public official at 12500 a year. Since his arrival the city improved water efficiency by about thirty percent, overhauled budgeting and accounting, enacted a first building code, and set up a municipal garbage plan. The 1915 budget plan balanced, and bond issues won broad public support, reflecting decisive reform and clearer communication with residents.
County schools opened today with forty percent of rural schools already in operation. Superintendent Hawley will confer with teachers at that time. Enrollment of freshmen in the high school is expected this morning.
Charles W. Kolins general manager of the Santa Fe eastern lines died at his Topeka home shortly after returning from Washington where he engaged in wagon to train service controversy. Funeral at First M. E. Church with Siloam Lodge in charge. burial at Topeka Cemetery. He was 62 and leaves a widow and three children.
The fragment notes a death linked to a changing term or label, mentioning an entity Nord or nearby term ne Suniier in an unclear context. Reads as incomplete historical snippet with ambiguous reference and no identifiable events or dates.
University of Kansas researchers Whitaker Gelehic Neal and Van Velgeraf reprint a pamphlet titled Flotation Experiments on a Joplin Tailings. The study, sourced from Metal and Cheaterist Magazine, aims to improve flotation oil carrier behavior and enhance mineral district exploitation in Missouri.
Special examinations will be held September 12 and 26 for male stenographers and typists. Two hundred appointments are to be made in the War Department. Salaries are expected to range from 900 to 1 000 dollars. Interested persons should visit the post office to see W H Mays, secretary of the civil service board.
Republican and Democratic central committees met Saturday afternoon to organize campaign work and handle routine matters. The Republican executive committee was appointed with members Charles Hl Nucker Mrs Maggie Woodwrurf and Ar Hoskinson. C i Hos ford and J We Lee named as congressional committeemen. Each precinct committeeman to appoint a woman adviser for women’s representation. Democrats outlined campaign plans and fund raising with subcommittees already appointed. Mrs and Mrs J R Holmes and rural Miss Hauct Burnett visited H Geiseman home at Williamstown Kansas.
A Kansas Supreme Court dispute centers on the Kan territory ordinance procedure for a water election. The Journal-World published the ordinance late, prompting a second election. lawyers argue the old law remains in force and the water bond issue proceeds per majority vote.
The article notes discussions with Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Bishop defending a position against Wood & Oakley of Chicago. It states the matter will be argued in the Supreme Court, with papers prepared, and describes the action as a necessary step after the cloud on the bar’s title.
Samuel O. fies brings extensive Kansas City and St. Louis paper experience to the Lawrence teaching staff. The administration announced Saturday the appointment of Mr Rice to the journalism department filling the vacancy left by Prof Merlethorpe who went to Washington to edit The Nation’s Business. Prof J N Flint will head the department during Thorpe’s absence as two classes will be assigned with Mr Rice teaching publicity work.
Labor Day baseball at Woodland Park features Kaihus and Gadies meeting YoMCL AL in a post season style clash. The game, scheduled for one o'clock, is billed as fast with both teams aiming to turn the previous series results in their favor. The Y M L C Achas have won earlier matchups, while K and L players assert a turnaround is near.
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