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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
1
The report notes progress as Western forces engage St. Quentin directly, with tactical advances and measured gains reported by officials. The coordination between allied units stresses continued push to regain control and restore stability in the area.
British forces press from the west toward St Quentin with Haig reporting progress in Vermand and gains west of Camorra i and north of Moeuvres. German attempts to drive British positions near Gavrelle are repulsed as American artillery foils a raid on Lorraine front.
A Buick roadster driven by C P Davis failed to stop at an interurban crossing near Kent six miles east of town. The interurban struck the car, killing Mrs Nettie S Davis and Rerfert R Davis. Davis was injured and taken to hospital. a double funeral is set for tomorrow at 2:30 at the Methodist church officiated by Rev S S Klyne.
A fragmented passage notes an advertiser in the Journal- World boasting high paid readership. The text references Mraz Schrader and a day spent in Tapeka, signaling a promotional claim without full context.
In a historic move described as unprecedented in two millennia, Jewish fighting units have taken the field. The development marks a significant shift with potential regional implications as observers note heightened security and political responses from neighboring authorities.
British cavalry pushed along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine and occupied Acre and Bassa as Turkish resistance collapsed. Allied forces under Gen. Allenby struck at the strongest Turkish position, using three lines of trenches and heavy artillery to surprise and rout the defenders. Turkish reserves arrived from the Caucasus. Field Marshal Sanders and staff escaped capture by hours.
City officials report over 740 dollars collected and pursued delinquents from 1917. Sheriff Woodward collected most of last year’s delinquents, while 300-plus police court warrants are out for this year’s poll tax delinquents. Commissioner Holyfield paid his own poll tax, surprising the force amid drives to arrest those owing five dollar fines.
The popular musical comedy Oh, Boy will be staged at the Bowersock in Lawrence Friday evening October 4. The production features many pretty girls and is touted as one of the best touring shows this fall, the lone billed attraction for the month.
In a major strategic move, Allied forces retreat expands to about 100 miles. Command reports indicate the advancing enemy pressure triggered the widened disengagement, with supply lines stretched and lines of communication under strain.
London reports Serbian forces crossing the Vardar northeast of Monastir in contact with Bulgarians. Bulgarians burn villages and material stores while Serbians seize supplies. Prilep roads command, Drenska mountains reached. Commentators hail Balkan advance as a striking achievement amid earlier rumors of Bulgaria’s impenetrable front.
Paris dated dispatch reports many Bulgarian troops deserting while Anglo-Greek forces in the Dorian region link with Franco-Greek units to the west and press the retreating Bulgarians. Advances include reaching Smokvitsa and Gazhrli near Lake Dorian, about 10 miles up the Vagdar.
Chancellor Frank Strong announced new campus construction areas around the S A T Co bays are closed to the public. Only workers with permits may access, with special guards enforcing a 6 PM to 7 AM property line restriction.
Frank Hackharth is confined to his home with two broken ribs after a fall Friday from the roof of the new cantonment buildings at KK U.
Allied forces report progress across Palestine and Macedonia with captures and advances. Haifa and Acre ports seized, Jaffa corridor pushed. 25,000+ enemy captives anticipated. In Macedonia, Serbian and Italian units close on Prilep, Vardar front extended, Bulgarian retreat continued as German and Bulgarian lines crumble. Western front sees limited action with repulsed attacks near Vermand and gains near Le Callet and Ypres.
Water Superintendent Quinley told the city commission 175 hydrants are defective due to caps not seated properly and weak joints preventing hose connection. Twenty one hydrants in North Lawrence and around New Hampshire and Rhode Island streets were found bad but repaired. city orders speedier inspection and extra workers for winter prep.
Douglas County Fair opens tomorrow as the first free county fair in the county's history draws a large crowd. Parker Shows unloaded last night and more carloads remain, with limited space at Woodland Park. Exhibits are rushed. tractor day features farm implements and many stores close tomorrow afternoon.
Captain Dinsmoor reports Company B of the Fourth Regiment Kan Sas National Guard has been disarmed as obsolete training arms were reclaimed by their original Lawrence owners. The unit lacks rifles for drill while new recruits arrive, and Captain Dinsmoor asks local residents to loan any arms still in circulation to aid training until federal arms arrive.
Washington on September 24 Attorney General Gregory announced that unnatur al German women may not live in or enter zones within a half mile of camps or other prohibited military institutions after midnight October 5.
The mayor announces Wednesday afternoon September 25 as Lawrence day to mark the opening of Douglas County's first free fair. Citizens are urged to attend and make attendance a record breaker for a successful event.
Mayor George L. Kreeck told the city commission that several lots in North Lawrence listed on the county tax rolls have been repeatedly assessed yet remain underwater after the 1903 flood and are worthless to owners. Officials seek city permission to set a new Kansas river north line to drop these parcels from taxation. City Attorney Walter Thiele will study the legal aspects and report at the next meeting.
The city commission voted to pay taxes assessed on property deeded to the city for park purposes. The parcels total 551 dollars with 5.02 in penalties. The city will pay the county treasurer and later recoup the funds from tax distributions.
Lawrence schools will dismiss for a half day Friday to let students attend the Douglas County Free Fair designated as Education Day by fair directors. University, Lawrence schools and Haskell Institute plan a joint display with a university drill and an Indian progress pageant. Proceeds from a booth by the domestic science department and student volunteers will fund dental line projects and fair activities over the three days.
Showers to night cooler west and north central portion Wednesday partly cloudy and cooler west showers and cooler east portion.
President Albert Emmanuel announces temporary suspension of local service to North Lawrence due to interurban dispute with Kaw Valley & Western over joint track use. No transfer system will be set up, awaiting court decisions and Judge Smart’s ruling on use of property. Letter from interurban manager Taylor cited.
The Lawrence brick plant will convert to tile and silo tile production under new owners American Silo & Sapp. Payroll rises to about 1000 dollars weekly. 30 to 40 workers to be hired. Plant to produce half a million tiles annually as clay supply ranked high by city chemists. Conversion aims to meet national fuel goals. new manager to be appointed next week.
During the night session the city commission appointed A W C Howard and Fred F Coté as appraisers to determine and appraise the amount due for the North project.
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