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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
1
A headline reports mockery of the so called scrap of paper doctrine by German officials and calls the League of Nations a fantastic impracticable idea in wartime rhetoric.
Paris experiences an eighth long range bombardment with a shell in the city region. British and French troops push along the Luce and Avre rivers taking prisoners and equipment, while Premier Clemenceau tours the front unhurt. Newton D. Baker heads to the Italian front. British ship Carlisle Castle sunk, crew fate unknown.
Rioting in Quebec between rioters and the military left at least four civilians dead and several wounded. Soldiers faced snipers from rooftops as nighttime clashes continued. authorities vowed to restore order and protect innocent bystanders amid ongoing unrest.
Food Administrator Innes appeals Kansas farmers to market all wheat by May 1 or face requisition. About 2.5 million bushels from 1917, plus some 1916 remainder, are still in bins. He notes loyalty of pro-Germans and warns cases may be granted extra time if justified.
Lieutenant Caramaras and Captain Hodropoulos, recently arrives to Greece aboard a German submarine as agents of former King Constantine, were condemned to death by a court martial and executed. Their lawyer Conoupis received the same sentence. A sister of Caramaras was sentenced to life imprisonment and a peasant to eight years for harboring him.
C W White of the University faculty, on a several months long leave in Topeka, has answered the call of the union and gone to San Diego to work as a highly skilled machinist. J B Brubaker of Wichita, general attorney for Farmers’ and Bankers Life Insurance Co., stopped between trains in Lawrence yesterday.
Anna Reno, mother of Lieut Col W W Reno, returns to Lawrene after ten days with no official word on her son's disappearance at sea. It is feared he fell victim to German spies as no witness saw him go overboard around five o clock in the afternoon. Reno had served in France and was returning to America. Mrs Reno bears her loss bravely as an American patriot.
Congress approved the war finance corporation plan creating a 300 million dollar entity with authority to issue up to three billion dollars in bonds. Treasury Secretary and four others named as incorporators. In Detroit Fort Motor Company reports over 200 daily cases of a grip like illness affecting about 2,000 workers.
Milwaukee reports show heavy early voting as the wet and dry issue drives lines at polling places. Republican committee member Harry G. Hogan cites momentum for Lenroot while intercity results hint at statewide sentiment. Mrs. Derrington dies in Kansas City after active D A R work and local ties to Miss Sweeney and Mrs. Don Carlos.
Congress approves a twenty ruble penalty for alleged disloyal talk triggering caution among pro German groups amid wartime tensions. Officials urge restraint as political discourse faces scrutiny.
Senator Thomas of Colorado charged German agents are sabotaging U.S. gas mask production. He cited a factory where 2400 of 5,000 masks were defective after inspection and said such acts illustrate a wider German intrigue in the United States. The debate followed a push for harsher penalties on disloyal acts.
The Lawrence board of education approved a 20 percent salary hike for next school year to offset a 2 percent cost of living rise due to the war. Grade teachers receive 50 percent more than last year's scheduled increases, with high school pay rising to a maximum of 1500 dollars. Other cities have largely adopted similar measures in the past two years.
Two men are sought in Lawrence to serve as on call volunteers for the fire department. They will respond to fire alarms, earn 25 dollars monthly, and receive station quarters. Applicants should be young and active per the fire chief’s criteria.
Kansas communities including Kansas City and St Joseph held mayoral elections. Democratic candidates Joe James and Cyrus Crane faced Republican Clifton party contender Edwards while incumbents sought renomination. Voting focused on education reform names and local governance plans as residents cast ballots across multiple cities.
A Western wheat field meeting outlined plans for harvest pace and uniform standards. Officials proposed a daily rate of ten per day for harvesting and noted the need for coordinated effort across regions.
Fragmentary account describes a German offensive along the Seine river area with heavy artillery and attempts to reach the city of Arras and Wing Ridge on March 28. The attack made gains in places before being checked, with German forces pushing to positions near Keusiile-Vitasse before retreating under southward pressure.
Allied command announces a mixed force of American, French, and British troops coordinating operations. The arrangement emphasizes joint leadership, integrated logistics, and unified strategy across theaters. Officials stress continued cooperation and shared aims against common threats.
Fragmentary text describes high level talks in Paris with General Porshin and Secretary Baker about aiding the Allies. It mentions national aims, potential actions, and looming political pressures as nations debate response and restitution pathways.
A garbled list of names and terms appears, mentioning individuals such as Landy Ari and Wyran Odes, with scattered references to places and events. The text reads as a damaged classification item with no clear narrative or dates.
A vague notice states that no shipments will occur for two months due to rail and ocean transport delays, with later export expected. The fragment suggests corn and elms in transit as context, but details are unclear.
The article notes construction starting on a stucco church building in Williamstown and mentions bonds issued for a Mey school project. It outlines bonds on the market and a drainage plan extending five miles, with voters facing wet conditions during the period.
Fragmented OCR text references examinations starting in a region with names like Payne Kansaka and places such as Globe Ave. It mentions diet, phase of existence, and individuals like Todd Vronel and Veibosenats without clear context or coherent events.
Fragmentary text mentions saving to meet war costs and citizens in decline. Limited legibility prevents identifying people places or organizations.
Fragmented text shows educators discussing a campaign to promote home gardening and school involvement. Mentions of governors, bondholders, and domestic needs appear with references to financial concerns and public messaging, including placards and school-led efforts to place a proposition before the public.
Reports say fair weather helps candidates George L and W E Spalding to mobilize voters. Early vote tallies at 2:30 pm show turnout higher than the prior election with a close race expected and results to be posted by 7 pm as The Journal World tracks ward by ward figures and precinct tallies.
County official Tom Man says four cars are needed next Friday to transport speakers to every school district. One car will bring a speaker to each school before and after the annual school meetings, with speeches planned by Liberty Sons and other speakers.
A fragment notes an appointed delegate to a convention in Philadelphia aimed at promoting the League to Enforce Peace. The plan, led by former President Wilson, seeks to form a broad coalition to prevent war and advance international disarmament efforts. Also mentioned is women’s indoor baseball and other spring sports programs at the Union, plus visits by Mrs. Theo Poehler and Mrs. W. Hy Pendleton.
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