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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
Admiralty Details Sub Sinkings by Sea Planes and Dirigibles
The Admiralty reports ten German submarines destroyed by naval aircraft, eight by seaplanes and two by dirigibles. Read case summaries describe bombs hitting conning towers and hulls, subs sinking with oil patches and bubbles, and surface wreckage observed from airships and patrol planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Admiraltty
English Channel
Gardening meetings planned across Kansas towns this spring
The Kansas State Agricultural College extension division schedules a second series of gardening meetings focusing on cultural methods and insect control. Attendees include L. C. Williams, representing the extension division, visiting towns such as Washington, Wellington, Arkansas City, and others. City librarian reports steady book donations for soldiers overseas, with 176 collected this week and 68 pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kans
Department of Institutes’ and Extension Schools
Division of Extension
Kansas State Agricultural College
Washington
Wellington
Arkansas City
Council Grove
Emporia
Eureka
Be Escort for Sousa Talks at Liberty Bond Drive
Sousa bandsmen from the Great Lakes station will be met at Lawrence station by a battalion and escorted to the concert with military honors for the Third Liberty Bond sale. The event in South Park may move to Bowersock Theater if weather dictates, with attendance limits for the theater. A Hooverseck Theater speech urged unity against the Kaiser and praised American soldiers in the war effort. The Third Liberty Loan drive opened with a patriotic service and the singing of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Bowersock Theater
Sousa
Great Lakes
Lawrence
Dunkle
Bawerrock’ Theater
J. D. Bowersock
Leon J. Birkhead i
Hoverseck Theater
Douglas County
Gormar
America
Tor An
Sommer v
Montdirlier
Somme
Hans Landen
Landen
Ameren
Tas
Thole
Ayrit
Seeor
Vesterdesis Ag
Kansan Chiefs Enter Military and Naval Service
Everett Palmer editor in chief of the Daily Kansan has enlisted in the navy and left for home. Talm er, a Kansas junior from Jewell, is the second Kansan editor to enter active service this year, following Harley Holden. Henry Pegues, former editor, was commissioned a lieutenant at Fort Sill after officer school at Camp Doniphan. Pegues, KU graduate, also served on the Kansan board and held journalism honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Palmer
Daily
Kansan
Palmer
The
Talmer
University of Kansas
Jewell
Kansas
Harley Holden
Henry Pegues
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Camp Doniphan
Pegues
National Guard
Junction City
Hutchinson
Phi-Kappa Psi
Sigma Delta-Chi
Libertyoan Speakers At District School Meetings
Talks on Liberty Loans were delivered by four minute men at Pleasant Grove Bismarck Siegel and Number Six after school board elections. Speakers included Mrs Allie Carroll Prof M C Elmer Mrs J W O Bryan Holmer Talbot Miss Helen Backer Rev Frank Jennings Mrs T F Chalkley and Prof A C Terrill. A farm in Eudora township owned by C H Daugherty at 817 Tennessee sold for 15000 to Walter and Homer Gartenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyoan
Liberty Loan
Tom Harley
Pleasant Grove
Bismarck
Siegel
Allie Carroll
M. ¢. Elmer
J. W.o’bryan
Holmer Talbot
Helen Backer
Frank Jennings
T. F. Chalkley
A. C. Terrill
Eudora Township
C. H. Daugherty
Tennessee Street
Walter and
Homer Gartenburger
Readjustment in Camp Deniphan bars says Prov Dykstra
Miss Minnie Ramsey returns from visit with brothers Charles and Chay Ramsey. One serves in 110th Engineer hand and the other in 157th regiment medical detachment. She notes camp dust and monotony but asserts men are better fed and in good spirits. Bombard Paris resumes early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Deniphan
Prov
Dykstra
Minnie Ramsey
Charles
Chay Ramsey
110Th Engineer
157Th. Regiment Medical
Miss. Ramsey
No Credit Given For Early Enlistments Mobilization April Draft
Provost Marshal General Crowder announces the April call for the second draft totaling about 156000, slightly above the monthly quota of 800000 for the nine month period. Kansas reports 1865 men assigned under the first draft. 15 percent of this number to be called, with 53 negroes also drawn from Kansas in the same five day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Crowder
Washington
Crowder
Kansag Ca
Kan
Kansas
Charles $. Muirman
Sulgatant
Wis
Kang Sus
State Proud of Past Prepares for Future
Topeka marks the first anniversary of Americas entry into the war with a Liberty Bond drive and statewide campaigns. Governor, educators, and military leaders celebrate patriotism and progress as Kansas accelerates bond sales, crop production, and mining output to support the war effort in the second year of the Liberty Loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Phoussheut
Kansas
America
Campaigs
Tye
Abeta
Parton
Drascen
State Intendeyt of Education
Baby outfits for victims of Huns
Hundreds of tiny layettes were prepared to aid soldiers and volunteers in Lawrence. Contributions of money and material exceed £1000, with wool sweaters knitted by local hands. Mrs Hinesley leads the effort. workrooms at the Congregational church will open Monday and Thursday for making garments for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Hinesley
Journal- World
Kansas Weather Report Yesterday to Today
Weather notes show yesterday and today at 7 am reporting fair conditions continuing tonight and Sunday. Cooler air applies especially to the extreme east portion tonight.
Labor and wage protests in war era politics discussed
A fragment discusses labor unrest, wage demands, and patriotism during wartime. It notes strikes in the United States and the role of labor parties in England, with reference to parliamentary elections and the impact of cost of living on workers. The piece mentions increased strikes, discussions of wage increases, and political contest in England and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest
Auseri
Ketra
Parteacat
Woman's Forum
United States
Coun
England
Labor Party
Russia
Five Arrests in Callineville Mob Case Report
The report notes five participants linked to a Callineville mob case. Officials named Walt and others as suspects, with authorities preparing warrants and promising swift action. The scene involved tense encounters and ongoing inquiries as investigators seek corroboration and charges.
Liberty Loan Drive Boosts War Funding Across Nation
In April 1917 the United States began a nationwide Liberty Loan drive aiming to raise funds for World War I. Citizens pledged about 4.0 billion dollars as celebrations and patriotic displays filled cities. President Wilson toured major ports as American armies prepared to join France and other allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
Baltimore
France
Sion
Prize Awarded in Arts Exhibit at City School
The Art Prize of 80 tens awarded by the Phaedrasarter data Bocaire thrieine Arts department for an exhibit in Ka City yesterday. The drawing titled The Smithy by Toft Fraser wins the prize. The unpardonable sin in a small town is a woman stealing another woman's hired girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyafescer Data Bocaire Thrieine Arts Department
Tie Fine Acts Exhilet
Ka City
Toft Fraser
Women Engineers Training Boost at University Increases Demand
Dean G C Shaul of Ki UL School of Engineering notes rising interest among women in technical training and construction roles. Architectural fields attract many, while chemistry and chemical engineering offer openings suited to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worpn
Tennas Icrtectursl
G. C. Shaul
Ki UL School of Engineering
Bck
Battle Raging as Artillery Duel Near Somme Front
Reports describe a fierce artillery duel along the Ancre and Somme rivers as German efforts to inch closer to French positions continue. British lines south of the Somme endured heavy shelling and counterattacks with modest German gains.
End of Ra Sus Company Trial Clouds State Rents
A scrambled report notes the state Supreme Court ruling ending a Ra Sus Company trial context, with references to district courts, appeals, and tensions over jurisdiction and authority. The piece also recalls individuals linked to University and military affiliations, including mentions of Kevin, Teeviv, and Austin Bailey in a foggy array of names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil
Montgomer
Isiatte
Eas
Ettaet
Federal decision on Fort to Fort highway approved
Federal officers approve the Fort to Fort highway from Topeka through Douglas and Shawnee counties as a military necessity. Construction to be partly funded by the federal government, with cement priced at a fixed government rate. Douglas county seeks inspection by state highway engineer to preserve essential routes and mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Tougstus
Fe Eral
Fac
Doulas
Slavenee
Topeka
Dougas County
Siawnee County
Fort To Fort
Doug County
Fede
Fort High Ey
Mar
Douglas County Board of Comers
Thail
Douglas County
County
E Board
W. S.geary Wirt
Name change vote for Liberty district discussed at school meeting
Citizens at the Milly school meeting last night debated renaming their district to reflect themes of Liberty or Loyalty. The Third Liberty drive, led by the Douglas County committee, argued against Bismarck’s name, noting his life did not merit a district name. A $100 bond sale and a strong student program under Miss Nelle McLain accompanied readings and music, while Rev. E E Stauffer planned religious meetings at Camp Funston with guest musicians Edinah Hopkins and Katherine Basslee. The First Methodist Girls Glee Club, directed by Prof. W B Downing, was set to sing at 7 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Marek
Helannut
Homer
Douglas County Committee
Ufr
Liberty
Nelle McLain
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Leon M. Birkhead
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la O'Clock
UNITE
Satsas Tas
Loppeen
Mneazces
Hoth
Woawin
Cis
Kansas Weather Report
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Callineville
Gollinstibe
Avril
Mindisem
Tadiy
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Ureter Lowe
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Amerioa
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Haskel i
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HUNS
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Austin Bailey
New Jersey
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