Allied Armies Halt German Assaults Near Amiens
Allied and French British forces repelled a German push near Hangard New Santerre and Montdidier, recapturing Hangard and holding Grivesnes. British and Franco British counter attacks turned the tide, with Allied lines reported stronger and ready for renewed offensives toward Amiens as German momentum stalls.
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Associated Press
Germany
France
Amiens
Montdidier Salient
Luce
Avre
Hangard-New-Santerre
City Water Plant Passes State Board Health Check
A state board representative found the Lawrence city water plant clean after inspecting sanitary conditions. Analyses from March 18 to 21 showed bacteriological counts under 100, indicating water that is pure and wholesome. The reports suggest the city water is more pure than the standard.
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City Water Plant
City Water
State Board
State Board of Health
Lawrence
City Water Works
Herb Dunmire
Dunmire
New Schedule Causes Real Comedy of Errors
Clerks, churchgoers, and merchants faced a one hour time shift after clocks were advanced on Saturday night. Some churches delayed. others began at dawn an hour early. Eyewitnesses note workers started early. the public remains hopeful the mixups fade soon.
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Echler Feu Company
Aged man injured in street collision near Kansas River bridge
An 80 year old man, W. B. Painter, was badly bruised when the automobile he rode in with his daughter Mrs. Wm Mohler was struck by Ike Miller's car at the south end of the Kansas River bridge. Painter was taken to Rhode Island street hospital for treatment as doctors assessed his injuries. Weather figures note cooler conditions today through Tuesday.
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W. BR. Painter
Wm. Mohler
Ike Miller
Kansas River Bridge
Stiller
Mohler
Boerner
Painter
Anniversary War Rally in Lawrence Appeals to Patriotism
An article notes an anniversary celebration tied to the Third Liberty Loan and a declaration of national resolve. It calls for public eager participation, urging citizens to support the war effort, attend the April events, and stand with soldiers. LD. Bowersock of Douglas County Committee signs.
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Amerivs
America
Lawrence
Fedeval Reserve Committee
Leo Birkhead
Wass
Utadeen
Birkhead
Liberty Day events planned for next Friday crowds
The article outlines Liberty Day activities in Douglas County with meetings to boost war bonds and support for the home front. It notes a Friday afternoon gathering at Thayer Theatre, remarks by Federal Reserve representatives, and a countywide campaign opening Monday with plans for community meetings across towns.
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Ted
Gariarey
Dee Teele
Thayersech
Sean & Tirkhousd
Federal Reserve
Bowersock
Dr. Birkhead
United States
Cis
Ani
Douglas County
Unfavorable Campaign Climate Amid Aggressive Germany Conflict
The brief notes a tense political primary with both candidates claiming strength and warnings against German aggression. Voter sentiment appears divided as weather and campaign fatigue shape the week, with emphasis on turnout and a looming declaration.
British Seek Local Gain As Somme Front Holds
Across the Somme front British forces press a local offensive near Feuchy Copse east of Arras while maintaining the line south of the Somme. German assaults are repelled as engineers from American ranks join in the defense, pushing back enemy efforts at key positions.
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Associated Press
France
Somme
Feu¢hy Copse
Enat
Arras
Sorine
Walsat
fLassigny
Trebuterne
L Arras
Jordaux
Cambria
Armain
John Thralls and Bead Honor Masonic Tom
Fragmentary notice mentions John Thralls and Bead honoring a Masonic event at Grae Tel benders. Unclear details due to garbled OCR text.
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John Thralls
Merrow
Tom Uth
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Lawrence Secygr
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