German Peace Drive Edges Toward Fresh Front Action
German efforts on the Somme front show weather delays but no renewed heavy attacks as Allied lines hold. British raiding parties report a few prisoners and a rushed German machine gun post near Hebuterne. Paris cites heavy artillery north of Montdidier with raids in Champagne and Verdun yielding prisoners and two machine guns.
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Associated Press
Germany
Weardy
Somme
Amiens
London
Army
Hebuterne
Menin Rod
Passchendaele
Paris
Montdidier
War Office
Champagne
Verdun
No Collection Planned At Liberty Loan Meeting
J. D. Bowersock announced there will be no collection or solicitation for the Third Liberty Loan at tomorrow afternoons meeting in the Bowersock Theater. Dr. Leon M. Birkhead will speak as messenger of the Southwestern district committee. the event aims to explain the bonds and attract a large attendance.
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Bowersock Theater
J. D. Bowersdck
Douglas County
Southwestern District Committee
Leon M. Birkhead
City Urges Clean Up Week as Authority Orders Citywide Prep
Posters from the state fire marshal are posted citywide by the police to mark Clean-up Week proclaimed by Governor Cap designating April 15. Mayor Wo. Francisco orders all departments to ready city property by April 20 including streets and back yards. Milk Producers meet at the Chamber of Commerce Friday night to discuss conventions and milking machines. nonmembers invited.
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Capper
Francisco
Milk Producers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Hold Reading Contest At High School This Evening
A reading contest at the high school will feature prepared English sight readings for both boys and girls tomorrow night at 8:00. Prizes from the Perkins Fund include first 2.50 second 2 and third 2.40. Boy entrants include Vester Kendall Charles Sisson Paul O Leary Frank Rising Stanley Learned and Howard Fitch. Girl entrants include Elizabeth Bent Rachel Shale Helen Ruth Giambiner Margaret Armstrong Mildred Me Guffey and Beatrice Abrams. Judges named are Mrs AOC Terrill Mrs F M Hopkins and Mrs E S Weatherby.
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Perkins
Vester Kendall
Charles Sisson
Paul O'Leary
Frank Rising
Stanley Learned
Howard Fitch
Elizabeth Bent
Rachel
Shale
Helen Ruth Giambiner
Margaret Armstrong
Mildred
Guffey
Beatrice Abrams
Aoc. Terrill
F- M. Hopkins
E. S. Weatherby
Naval airman discharged after injuries from Portsmouth crash
The story notes Howard of the naval service, invalided after a plane crash at Portsmouth Navy Yard Virginia a month ago, returned to Lawrence and was discharged due to injuries. A second item mentions Ulrich Cemetery meeting.
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H Howard
Naval
Philips
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Lawrence
Bolsheviks Propose Army of 1.5 Million men
Moscow reports that M Podvoisky announced plans to raise a 1.5 million strong army with modern equipment. He called for enlistment of all generals and state objections to officers, as Moscow aims to arm the nation with officers retained. In Turkestan riots, 300 killed in Kokand with property losses, while Kiev sees intensified anti Jewish violence as Ukrainians capture the city.
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Moscow
Russia
M. Podvoisky
Associated Press
Turkestan
Kokand
Kiev
State Officers Here for Lawrence Christian Endeavor Meet
Six officers of the State Christian Endeavor Union will attend the district convention in Lawrence on April 13 and 14. R W Elliss of Concordia will preside the finance committee. Paul M Williams of Hutchinson will speak at the Sunday session. Raymond O Youmans of Kansas City is secretary. Rev M Lee Sorey of Lawrence will address after the conferences, and the Junior Endeavorers will stage a pageant. Election of officers will follow. A special executive committee meeting at Myers Hall plans a registration drive for all Lawrence Endeavorers.
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Lawrence
State Christian Endeavor Union
R. W.elliss
Concordia
Paul M. Williams
Hutehi
Raymond O. Youmans
Kansas City
Oval
M. Lee Sorey
Christian Church of
D- B. Whelan
Mildred Carter
Myers Hall
Kansas Varsity Loses K U Infielder To Navy
Veteran infielder Dutch Schoenfeldt of the Kansas varsity baseball team has enlisted in the Navy and will report to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. His departure weakens KU defense at second base as the regulars rely on him. The varsity and freshmen split a 2 to 0 in a three-inning scrimmage with Smith and Lonborg delivering key hits.
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K. LU
Navy
Schoenfeldt
K. U. Baseball Nine
Great Lakes
Spice
University of Kansas
Smith
Lonborg
Kitchen
Bunn Nor
Weltmer
Liberty Bond Workers Plan Meeting In Wakarusa Township
The Wakarusa Liberty Bond drive team calls a 2:30 Saturday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to organize volunteers. Leaders include J A S Wilson, Martin, Roger Williams, Mrs E Smith, Loma Walters, Oscar Cox, Ed Harve and invited school district women.
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Wakarusa
Co. of
Chamber of Commerce
J. A. S. -Wilson Martin
Roger, Williams
E. Smith
Lo MA Walters
Oscar Cox
Harve
Journal-Works
GF. Brown
D. L. Kirby
John Levett
Brackett
W. E. Koehring
Preaches First Sermon in Lawrence Pastorate
The Rev. M. Lee Sorey arrived in Lawrence to begin his pastorate at First Church. He preached Easter Sunday then led a year of work that saw 66 marriages, 294 baptisms and 257 sermons. The congregation raised over $5,000 and approved improvements estimated at about $4,000. He previously led churches in Emporia, Dodge City and Arkansas City and is now president of the ministers in Hutchinson.
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United, Brethren Church
F. A. Testerman
Washington
West Virginia
M. Lee Sorey
Lawrence
Antil
Emporia
Dodge City
Arkansas City
Hutchinson
Hutchinson News
Sorey
Marriag
Anuking
Paul
Terial
Hute
Shih Lettre Christian Chur
Fragmentary notice of church service and pastorate
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a reverend serving a church and delivering sermons. It references his pastorate term and a return to a later posting, with unclear details about family relocation and church movements.
Grant Township Woman Hold Evening Grange Meeting
In Grant township the Liberty The Woman's Grange met at the Burnett school district home of Mrs. Gurteds. Prof Cosblmer and Carl Rearick led as speakers. another meeting is planned for tomorrow evening at the Didnareki school as the group stays active.
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Grant Township
Ain Liberty
Czernin Addresses Wilson in London Speech
Austrian Foreign Minister count Czernin spoke directly to President Wilson in London amid Allied war talks. The speech addressed ongoing truces and military aims as eastern front events and Allied responses drew scrutiny from London observers.
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Count Czernin
Wilson
Minnegola Concert Planned at University Gym
A local orchestral group schedules a concert at the University gym Monday. Weather report notes unsettled conditions tonight with a forecast for today.
Potatoes Sell Price Updates Amid Farm Market Flurry
Agricultural officials urge gardeners to increase potato plantings as prices move to 1.36 per hundred and a 31.00 rate during Potato Week. Food administrator Innes appeals for broader participation and notes growers expect a robust season despite uncertain demand and weather.
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Colorado
Unclear OCR excerpt with scattered phrases
The readable text fragments reference dates and events in uncertain form. No coherent names, places, or organizations are extractable to form a substantive summary or identify a specific news item.
Patriotic Sermons From Two Pulpits
A fragmentary OCR item describes patriotic sermons to be given from two pulpits next Sunday. It mentions a special patriotic event and references speakers and attendance but lacks clear details on place or full identities.
Gorge Wo Math Ativan Camp Report
Fragmentary OCR text describes an incident at a camp where an officer recognizes an expert with a bayonet. The readable portion mentions Doniphan, work duties, and an officer in charge, but many words are garbled.
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Camp Reraer
Bates
Gorne
Doniphan
Lawrence To Close Businesses and Suspend Streetcar Service
Citizens prepare for a citywide show of support with a planned blackout of services. Streetcars will halt and stores close as a mass parade and Liberty defense display unfold along Massachusetts street and surrounding avenues. The event features Kansas State Guard, Kansas University cadets, and community leaders marching to honor national debt relief efforts and the Republic’s strength.
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Nd Army
Dans Conce
Kansas State Guiry
Haskell
Battale
Kanesas University
Talion
Lawrence
Pune Kansas University
Pau
Disperou
Paweesoeek
Liberty
Pagent
Alepict
Barkent
Arai
Republic
Skers
Taherty Leen
Ie Fhin
Bendy
Red Cross Enlists Women in Belgian Relief Work
In a wartime appeal the Red Cross seeks volunteers to assist Belgian soldiers and civilians. Women from various groups respond, aiding relief efforts and supporting hospital service, fundraising, and medical work through the organization.
Sanitary Corps Officer at Fort Oglethorpe Named
A fragment notes Albert Learned of Naw ip Sanitary Corps at Fort Oglethorpe and references a Lawrence boy, Worley Co. connections, and a city design for municipal work. It mentions Learned seeking a fort assignment and becoming First Lieutenant in the Sanitary Corps.
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Lawrences
Sanitary Corps
Ft. Oglethorpe
Worley Co
Pwnd
Jon
Alli Design
Andoa
Learned
Fort Oglethorpe
Sanitar
Governors Call for Drastic War Measures in Washington
Report notes state governors press for severe penalties to curb sabotage and enforce mobilization as Secretary Daniels urges Americanization. He cites actions to suppress German press and German language in schools and churches amid wartime fear of espionage and treason.
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Washington
United States
Chinse
Enil
Senate
Council
Nacanal
Tpedksen
baFayette Young
Patriotic ‘Society
Tewa
United F
Frortman
America
Sunday School Institute at Clinton opened by Douglas association
Douglas County Sunday School Association hosts a Sunday School Institute in Clinton on April 7 with morning sessions at 10 amid discussions led by county and elementary department officials. Dr Me. Me. to speak on Christian Mission, afternoon sessions cover school affairs, and a basket dinner precedes talks by Genevieve Chalkley and Mrs J W O Bryan.
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Clinton
Douglas County Sunday School Association
Sumley
Douglas Sunday School Association
Ram
Ptroon Sessons
Elock
Nuysfer
County Secure
Whelan
Superitendent
Dean Kelly
Media
China
Algiers
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