British Defeat German Attacks Near Somme and Amiens
London reports say German assaults on a wide front from Clermen court near Albert to Moyenneville were repulsed with few gains. The offensives aimed at Amiens and separating Anglo French forces, with renewed fighting on the Scarpe and Luce valleys and near Dernancourt, but Allied artillery held the line.
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London
Amiens
Luce
Ne Pee
Melveres
Clernancourt
Albert
Moyenneville
Somme
Evening Standard
Derniancourt
Beaumont-Hamel
Bricgary
Dernencourt
Austrian Papers Count Czernin Talks Opened With Wilson
Austrian parliamentary circles believe negotiations have begun between President Wilson and the Austro-Hungarian minister Czernin. A telegram from Nueste Nachrichten reports Czernin's speech created a strong impression and speculation of direct communication with the Allies.
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Witzerland
Wilson
Nueste Nachrichten
Chernin
Count Czernin
Ils
Norway's March Shipping Losses Plunge Norwegian Losses Reported
Norway reports 19 ships totaling 34 994 tons lost in March due to submarine warfare. 44 seamen died and 20 are missing. Total March losses bring wartime totals to 745 vessels and 1 101 815 tons valued at about 330 million dollars. Seamen killed reach 898 with 700 aboard missing vessels. Debating team to meet in April at Bagh School Auditorium Kansas City Discusses compulsory labor law.
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Norway
Sacha
H. S
Kansas City
Bagh School
Congress
First Military Execution at Camp Logan Near Houston
In Camp Logan Houston two condemned men John B Mann and Walter Infa were executed for the murder of Private Ralph M Foley guard at the camp. The death penalty followed a court martial and presidential approval. Foley died after being stabbed in the ear during rubbish cleanup.
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Houston
Tex
Logan
John B. Mann
Walter Po
Panyantry
Bevate
Ralph M. Foley
130Th Infantry
Wilson
Foley
German Born Man Hanged by Mob in Collinsville
Robert Prager a 45 year old German born coal miner was dragged from his city hall basement and hanged from a tree by a mob of about 350. Authorities planned to denounce the lynching and prevent further such acts. He had addressed miners on Socialism in Maryville and reportedly made remarks about President Wilson before fleeing to Collinsville.
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Collinsville
Til
Robert Prager
St. Louis
Maryville
Wilson
Somie
Prager
J. H. Siege
Washington
Gregory
Robertt
Germany
Upperclassmen Hampered By Own Cap Rule At KU
University of Kansas factions seek to enforce a cap rule for freshmen while upholding last year’s paddling ban. Students who refused to wear caps faced paddling repeal, with some urging blanket enforcement during fall sports and campus events.
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University of Kansas
K. U
Liberty Sunday Observed with Sermon and Songs
The note describes Liberty Sunday events at Kanwaka with patriotic sermon and songs. Attendees are urged to bring small flags to Sunday school in the morning. A reader recalls a deceased acquaintance sparked by a newspaper obituary.
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Ser As
Sousa Navy Band to Play Open Air Concert in South Park
John Phillip Sousa and his fifty piece navy band from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station will perform in Lawrence Sunday afternoon. They arrive at 3:50 p.m. from Topeka and begin at 4:15 p.m. The event may move to Rowersock Theater in bad weather with possible seating restrictions for children. The tour supports a loan drive and covers routes through Kansas City Joplin Oklahoma City Wichita and Camp Funston before continuing west.
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John’ Phillip Sousa
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Lawrence
South Park
Topeka
Rowersock Theater
J. D. Raversock
East
Powersock
Chicago
Great Band
Great Lakes Station
John Phillip Sousa
Oklahoma
Kansas
Federal Reserve District
W. A. Moffett
Kansas City
Aril & Joplin
U S Army Officers Insulted by Finns in Stockholm Hotel
American and British officers on a mission from Stockholm to Helsinki faced insults and threats from Finnish officers in a Vasa hotel. The incident occurred in a crowded restaurant where pass holders from General Mannerheim were present. the Finnish Foreign Minister sat nearby but offered no protest. The Swedish war correspondent reported no protection from officials.
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Stockholm
Mannerheim
White Guard
Vasa
Finland
Germany
Rhine
Buick Car Prices Incorrect in Advertisement Notice
A misprint in an advertisement caused Buick motor car prices to appear higher than actual. The notice, read last evening, shows prices listed as 8895 though typographical errors rendered the figures unclear. The correction clarifies the intended price.
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Buick
Buick Motor Car
High Prairie Holds Early Liberty Loan Meeting
High Prairie school district converted its annual meeting into a Third Liberty Loan event. About 65 attendees heard Homer Talbot and Helen Backer speak as $1,110 was subscribed locally. Subscriptions were paid on the spot with gifts from five to ten dollars, honoring families not represented.
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Liberty
Douglas County
Lawrence
High Prairie
H. H. Uldrich
Homer Talbot
Helen Backer
Douglass County Committee
Clinch
High Prairie School
Janmuak
Grace Gleason
Official figures confirm city election results
Unofficial counts gathered by newspapers were verified by canvassing boards. Officials announced the same election results this morning after a careful recount, noting Ward results and the next city actions to be taken at a meeting.
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Kreecke
Lawrence
Ganvassing Heans
Uien
Kreeck
Georg
Sion
Gat
Interstate Commerce to Investigate Railroad Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general inquiry into railroad freight rates on petroleum and products after noting wide differences in recent rate increases sought by railroads. The commission said an equitable adjustment appears possible through a broad investigation into the discrepancies and costs involved.
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Ronmerce Commission
Almost IAN accident not much damage after collision
A delivery wagon from Merchants Delivery collided with a Ford in front of the YMCA this morning around 10 30. The wagon hit the back of the car tearing a fender from the Ford and breaking the wagon tongue. Neither horse was injured.
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Ford
Y. M. GC
Flag Carried in Liberty Parade by Lawrence Guards
Lawrence battalion of state guards presented a flag for parade use after receiving confirmation from the Fraternal Aid Union. The flag appeared in Lawrence today during the Liberty parade. Also noted is a prize play Fifty Fifty by Harald Lytle to be staged at Bowersock Theater April 24, winner of a $50 prize from the Kansas Dramatic Club.
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Lawrence
State Guards
Iere
Ies
Libe “Er
Saris Dd Na
Dunklee
Fraternal Aid Union
Harald Lytle
Stuent
K. U
Will
Bowersock Theater
K. Dramatic Club
Fire devastates Kansas City warehouse district amid $2.5 million loss
A blaze arising near the Abernathy Furniture Co. warehouse in West Bottoms swept several blocks. The Ridenour Baker Co. new building stood while older structures burned. Insurance cited as covering most losses. detectives at police HQ pursue incendiary leads though no definite cause proven.
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Abernathy Furniture Company
West Bottoms
Amrit
Jelow
Josees
Arenty Nay
Ivinks
Abernathy Furniture Co
Santa Fo
St. Louis Avenues
Santa Fe ‘Ant
Ct. Louis
Mulberry Street
Hie Abernathy Furniture Co
Runi
Naw
Transformation of the American People in Wartime Talks
Speakers at a Chamber of Commerce gathering condemn surrender and urge total mobilization. The address cites solidarity with Canadian resolve and claims 12,009 Germans faced retreat and stayed, while urging readiness to deploy up to twenty million American born men if needed.
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Chamber of
Parsons
Mayor elect George Kreests to keynote civics meeting
George L. Kreests, the mayor elect and vice president of the Civics Association, will speak at the regular monthly gathering at the YMCA building Monday at 8 p.m. He has been crafting a city improvement policy to guide his upcoming administration.
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Civics Association
George L. Kreests
Me. Kreeck
City Orders Grocers and Butchers Closed All Sunday
Mayor W. J. Francisco enforces a Sunday closing edict for Lawrence grocers and butcher shops. Police will arrest any retailer found open, with a ban enforced to prevent sale of meat or produce on Sundays. The measure matches a long‑standing statute restricting Sunday commerce.
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Lawrence
W. J. Francisco
Spee
Francisco
Frocens
Hutehers
Aeiong
Themeelyes Ny
Mayer Francisco
Surat
University Plans Student Campaign April 6 Drive
The university readies a campaign among students and faculty starting April 6 to promote bond purchases and support for Liberty Loan bonds. Officials note strong interest, warn against shifting to taxable securities, and emphasize the urgency of funding through school led drives and a student employment committee.
German Loyalists Lose Faith in Ruler and World Order
A list of German citizens expressing loss of faith in a ruler and in world domination appears among war notes. The article notes many names from the German empire and mentions military casualties. Corporal Glen Otis of Company D, 3rd Infantry dies at his home in Columbus amid funeral plans not yet announced. Dr. B. Stouffer to lecture on the total solar eclipse at the University Club this evening.
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Raiser
Henry Klaas
Louis Schultz
Bruno Geller
William Trickel
Bernard Klaas
John Eno
Frank Eno
Erhard Raible
Henry A. Klaas
Philip Roser
G. T. Vork
German Empire
Glen Otis
Glen Ot's
Company of
Both Infantry
S. F. Horton
Ohio Street
Glen
Clarence Otis
Rhode Island Street
Martha R. Horton
EB. B. Stouffer
University Club
Wees
March 1 Liberty Parade in Lawrence under Mayor Elect Kreeck
About three thousand participants from the State Guard, Haskell and KU cadets march through Lawrence to the Liberty Loan rally at the opera house amid rain. Mayor-elect Kreeck leads, followed by city officials, university band, fire department, Grand Army of the Republic units, Scouts, school groups, and floats. Dr. Leon M. Birkhead speaks at the Liberty Loan event after the parade.
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Yence
Douglas County
Th Uth
Leon M. Birkhead
Tenth District Liberty Loan Committee
Cif
George i Krneck
Cleet
Cod
University
Grani Army
Lawrence
Stuars
Haskell
Lawrence Camp
Theol
Mobilization Orders Target First Second Draft Gunners
Washington reports mobilization plans for the second draft as 90 000 monthly targets with potential adjustments based on needs in France. Fifteen thousand already mobilizing, with calls possibly exceeding 500 000 this year if required to support army needs. Hog raisers in Douglas county plan a meeting to discuss production methods and county survey.
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Washington
France
Peshing
Douglas Co
Chamber of Commerce
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