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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
1
War reports say German and Bulgarian forces advance on Romania with Russians and Bulgarians aiding. Romanian retreat described, fighting across Doubrudja with casualties and captured equipment. British and French actions near Guillemont and Somme noted with gains and heavy losses.
German commander praised Romanian fortifications and warned that Romania faces severe retaliation if it joins the war. Prince Leopold of Bavaria expressed confidence in Romania's defeat, aligning with other officers' views. Correspondents toured trench fortifications described as fortress-like and formidable.
Berlin reports that Professor Siebert, long based in the United States, was killed in air combat over the western front. The Belgian envoy the next day laid a bouquet of roses with the inscription honoring a foe defeated in the air.
Chicago, Sept. 5. Railroad employees outside the four brotherhoods prepare a campaign against the Adamson eight hour law. Tobt. T. Frazier, an employee of the Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, says he has signatures for a petition to Congress protesting the law. He plans to travel to Washington to present it, claiming the act affects 400,000 men and ignores 144 million other railroad workers.
In Chicago on September 1, prosecutors indicted alleged friends of E. R. Morrison, the bankrupt aging millionaire. They allegedly obtained large sums through various guises as his case moves through bankruptcy court. Judge Landis ordered all witnesses to appear. a central issue is a $50,000 check payable to James Ek Ward, Morrison's attorney.
London reports the Somme battle intensifies with French and British forces pressing against German lines along an eighteen mile front. German counterattacks fail with heavy losses on both sides as weather hampers operations. The British announce new guns at two points north of yesterday’s gain.
The county treasurer announced a sale of property for taxes conducted this morning at the treasurer’s office. After the sale, funds for redemption will be accepted only after record completion, with over $21,000 remaining to be collected and a $1,500 back tax check received Saturday.
Kansas National Guard units stationed at Eagle Pass are slated to move to San Antonio to replace Illinois regiments, with a possible march to Austin for maneuvers under General Greens twelfth division. Troops face rough border conditions and anticipate a autumn homeward move to Fort Riley, as packing and transport plans unfold.
The Kansas Lutheran Synod may convene in Lawrence October 7 to 20 hosted by Trinity Lutheran church. About 100 delegates are expected for three days with the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary societies meeting concurrently. Lawrence hosts provide lodging and breakfast under the Harvard plan.
J Maurice Pettit accused of killing his young wife fled a train near Michigan City Indiana not to escape officers but to end his life He told hospital officials he wanted to join his wife on her spiritual plane Gill Anderson of Indianapolis remains in serious condition after a racing crash at Sharonville Speedway He suffered a broken leg with no internal injuries report says
Fair conditions continue with cooler tonight and Wednesday. Mostly clear this afternoon with light winds. Temperatures around 80 this afternoon, cooling into the evening and overnight.
The annual meeting of city school teachers is set for Saturday September 9 at 10 o clock in the high school auditorium. The event provides a chance to meet R A Kent the new superintendent and will feature his opening address. The talk is described as a lecture rather than a departmental overview and should interest teachers. The public is invited.
The education board reports that using coal to heat city schools is costly. Officials weighed fuel options and the decision impacts annual operating budgets and school heating plans.
In a regular meeting at the Manual Training building the board weighed heating options as coal proves cheaper than gas with higher coal costs looming. A tuition collection dispute for $164 faced potential legal action, while several building improvements were approved and a substitute teacher was authorized after Miss Grace Hsith’s resignation.
The Senate adopted drastic amendments retaliating against the allied blacklist and British interference with American ships. Provisions authorize the President to withhold privileges from hostile nations and use force to prevent offending vessels from U S ports. Other changes empower denial of mail and communications to nations denying Americans full trade rights. The measures aim to curb foreign obstacles to U S commerce amid war tensions.
Congress debates the Webb bill to allow American firms to run collective selling agencies overseas. Opposition from both parties warns the measure could delay adjournment and create a foreign selling monopoly that blocks sales of American goods abroad.
The funeral for ten year old Nellie Dick killed yesterday morning will be held at Funk Chapel at noon. Her body will be taken to Williamstown for burial near the old homestead. Parents Mr and Mrs Louis Dick are former Williamstown residents.
Gold bars valued between 22,000,000 and 25,000,000 were deposited at the embassy by J P Morgan & Co. The gold originated in Canada and arrived at Halifax recently. Canada’s gold shipments to the United States now exceed 250,000,000 in this movement.
Jess Williams was released from the county holdover after no complaint was sworn out. He had been held on a charge of stealing junk from a dealer on Delaware Street and attempting to resell it. Williams claimed he found the boiler in the street while acting as a laboring man of good character.
Coroner's jury will hear evidence tomorrow to determine if Nellie Dick's death resulted from criminal negligence. The accident appears unavoidable and witnesses say the road wire had fallen only minutes earlier. The company was not notified about the downed wire.
The city commission approved taxing ordinances apportioning costs among benefited property owners for summer paving projects on Louisiana Street, Locust Street, and a west of Lou street alley, plus sanitary sewer work in University Place and near New Hampshire Street. A petition to grade and pave Elm Street North from Second to Seventh was discussed. An adjourned meeting is set for Friday afternoon to hear the report, aiming to complete work before cold weather. The session also approved a replat of a west Lawrence land parcel and moved bills from the Saturday meeting.
Santa Fe officials asked for a postponement of the three cent passenger day before the commission hearing to October 17 to allow time to present additional data. The MK. GU railroad was expected to file a report tomorrow, though this may also be delayed.
Bryan completes season on chautauqua circuit and heads for two week vacation before aiding President Wilson's campaign. He will hunt prairie chickens in western Nebraska and then visit his son in Arizona.
Washington D C Sept 3 bids opened by the navy department for 30 hydro aeroplanes for the aviation school at Pensacola Fla. Officials say they will be unable to award the contract for a week or more.
At a Merchants Association meeting in Lawrence, a plan was approved for University students to test the city water supply in cooperation with chemistry labs. Albert Emanuel of Dayton, Ohio’s Emanuel syndicate offered to donate an electric sign for Lawrence, to be installed at a station or on the new street railway, and a committee was formed to oversee water testing and sign erection.
Dwight H. Dilworth, a former University of Kansas student, was murdered Sunday night in Van Cortlandt Park, New York, while riding in an automobile with Miss Mary McNiff. Dilworth was shot three times. Mrs. Dilworth was visiting in Kansas City when the crime occurred, and his mother notes multiple family violent deaths.
Washington dispatches reply to entente allies asserting each submarine is governed by its own characteristics in wartime conduct. Dr. Thomas Winston returns from Chicago with sons and Mrs Mumford and Florence Wilson accompanying.
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