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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
1
A public notice states that BO WILSON has declared compliance with an order issued by the Attorney General. The item emphasizes official adherence to regulatory directive and mentions the governing authority involved.
Deputy Sheriff Crowder notes bright headlights common on new cars as dimmers are often not installed. County Attorney Wilson says prosecutions require filed complaints and he is not a detective. Sheriff Woodward adds city police handle Lawrence violations. country road glare falls under sheriff’s remit.
Berlin 18 The foreign affairs committee of the national assembly decided to nullify article 61 of the constitution that would give Austria representation in the German reichstag. Kurt Von Leisner, head of the German Versailles delegation, has been instructed to inform the Entente powers that the peace conference demands on article 61 will be complied with.
New York police and fire departments begin drive to form Central Union for city workers, aiming to join the American Federation of Labor. The plan seeks wage increases to offset rising living costs, with talks of raises as high as 65 percent.
The board of county commissioners will meet at the court house tomorrow to transact routine business. The regular September session has concluded and no major items are expected on the agenda.
The late commercial potato crop yield is 123,513 car loads, down over 22,000 from last year’s estimate, per today’s department of agriculture report.
The report notes yesterday afternoon temperatures in New York and surrounding area with conditions cloudy and mild. Market and city life were not affected significantly as residents prepared for the evening.
The Has kell Indians launch a drive with the Chamber of Commerce to sell 200 student combination tickets at five dollars. The tickets grant admission to twenty five Lawrence games and Lyceum Bureau lectures and musicales, encouraging local merchants to buy one or two tickets each.
County officials attend the Lecompton fair closing day as Governor Allen delivers an address and a large barbecue marks the event.
Mayor George L. Kreeck instructed police to stop garbage stealing and require proper credentials for all collectors. Dr. J. J. Kenner, hired to manage the garbage ordinance, issues permits and uses three tank wagons to haul waste to a hog farm, marking a new era of enclosed- tank collection.
Chicago news notes government canned goods flowed to packers wholesalers and retailers blocking post office deliveries. William Mulvihill, attorney for the city foods bureau, leads investigations into high living costs. About $145000 in food moved through the Chicago post office with only small orders delivered, says Postmaster W. Carlile.
Chicago Sept. 19 The anti liquor league of America will enter national politics to insist that next year’s party nominees pledge open support for strict enforcement of the prohibition amendment. Previously active by state, it will now engage in partisan politics nationwide.
Toneka reports a nine inch rainfall at Stockton with two to five inch totals across the Solomon River watershed. A flood moves down the Solomon Valley today and flood warnings are in effect for all towns along the river, per federal forecaster H. D. Flora.
A campaign to enroll Lawrence city school teachers in the State Teachers Association is underway. Meetings for the association will be held at Topeka Salina Wichita and Pittsburg.
An imported motorcycle squad drew nine speedsters for the first day, boosting city receipts by nearly $1090. The event highlighted a surge in local commerce with the new riders contributing to tax and toll collections.
A Lawrence motorcycle squad arrested nine University students and one non student for speeding. Fines totaled 15.50 per student except one paid 15.50. The effort aims to curb fast driving during the rush season with possible permanent cycling patrols.
City leaders urge residents to aid storm victims after deadly floods and property losses. Governor Hey Allen支持 mobilizes state assistance with swift collection at local banks and public centers.
Corps Christi endures martial law as city and county suspend normal order at noon. Relief crews race to clear debris from the storm and tidal flooding. Dead are buried as found, complicating identification. full toll and list pending within a week or two as officials coordinate with civilian and military authorities.
Weather delays a tourists visit to Lawrence Kansas with plans for a September tour from Baldwin. J P D Bowersock, Lawrence Chamber president, to host the event at Haskell Institute and address attendees.
Washington Sept 19 telegram from Senator Capper republican of Kansas urged President Wilson to appoint at least 15 delegates to a forthcoming conference on agriculture. He argued three delegates are inadequate for matters vital to farming and national welfare.
Dispatches from Minsk report Polish forces have severed railroad communications linking Kiev to Petrograd and are gaining momentum toward the Dniener Mohilev and Orsea sectors. The note adds that journalism has expanded dramatically in Janan over the past forty years.
Bulgarian pact delivered today with ayes casting for stronger allied weight. PSHQnatories noted to reinforce ties among coalition partners.
In a wartime session, delegates from 27 nations urged Bulgarians to accept terms while the U S indicated tentative support. The conference heard opening remarks from the chair and discussed stipulations, with the Intended pact facing German and Ottoman concerns and Balkan resistance shaping final concessions. The United States pledged signature to encourage observance of the Covenant by Bulgaria, as discussions over reparations and financial terms continued.
Chief Jim Monroe hosted a city hall booze party for department staff and newspaper men. Fifty five quarts were consumed, with bottles smashed as entertainment, while prohibition era recalls linger in the city’s vault and court cases loom.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a legal petition involving damages and a vehicular incident. It mentions a date around April 30 and references a police or court proceeding with incomplete names and actions. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse into concrete facts.
Senate postpones peace consideration for Gen Pershing during a daylong interruption. Only two of the league’s items were heard as the session adjourned with details unclear on whether the test will resume next week.
T Stevenson clerk of the board of education received a check for 154.55 from the president of the girls glee club at the high school. The funds were raised last year to aid the purchase of a grand piano for the new high school building.
A Presbyterian hospital committee meets at the Presbyterian church to discuss completing plans for a Lawrence hospital. Members visit sites and expect the hospital to fulfill a city need without rivaling existing facilities.
Lawrence police recovered a Chevrolet abandoned after a theft. Witnesses report evidence of heavy use found in a lane between Tennessee and Fort City. A reward funded by a local resident was offered for the vehicle’s return.
An airliner carrying five men departed Mineola New York en route to Washington on Capre's transcontinental flight. The craft began from Mills Wisconsin heading to Mineola, despite expectations no United States majors were aboard.
Disjointed text references improving a canal or axis near Alford and a bicycle incident. It touches on injury, a person named Leon, and a base near a residence. A speculative claim compares land flooding to the Pacific Ocean, noting only a seventh would be covered.
Chancellor Frank Strong addressed the opening convocation predicting 4000 to 4500 enrollees as 1200 new students arrived. He recounted career steps from St Joseph High School to Oregon and Kansas, praising faculty and urging the university to remain a strong public institution.
Announcement at 8:45 this morning said the execution of Pierre Lenoir, partner with Senator Humbert and others, for allegedly sending military intelligence to the enemy, was postponed. He was to face the firing squad at noon today.
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