Italy Seeks Neutrality Amid World War Pressures
Italian officials say Italy aims to exhaust peaceful options before entering the conflict, delaying war to gauge public will and bolster its military strength. Reports from Paris and Rome note a possible June clash between Allies and Austro-German forces, with Italy weighing entry as risks grow. General Pau arrives in Naples en route to Rome and Paris as talks on joint operations proceed.
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French Losses Enormous In Woevre District
French official reports state German attacks inflicted heavy losses in the Woevre region near the Moselle front. Fighting stretched from Combres north of Saint Mihiel to La Pretre vats and other woods, with French aviators forced to land and no reported gains. Weather hindered operations and no new developments were noted in Paris.
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Vienna hotel rules curb tourist trade in new order
A new hotel rule set in Vienna aims to limit tourist numbers. Hotels must hire napkins and enforce posted conduct warnings. Violators face penalties, and the decree extends to fashionable inns and listed establishments. The crackdown also mentions revised prices and enforcement across lodging houses. Miss Lena Bridwisén is noted in a personal item. a local pianist Wardell was reportedly near a funeral when a letter from a hospital box altered plans.
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Enders
May Spring Surprise Claims by Austria on Entente
Berlin reports say Austria may seek a peace with Russia to better defend against Italy. Viennese press hints at semi official talks and a possible impending Austrian pivot toward a triple entente, with cautious analysts warning of a potential surprise.
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Austrians Drop Bombs Kill and Wound Dozens in Podjaritan
A Havas dispatch reports Austrian aviators dropped bombs in the Podjaritan market in Montenegro yesterday. Twelve people, including women and children, were killed and eight others injured. Many buildings were destroyed as seven bombs were dropped.
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Montenegro
Havas Cetlinje
War Plages Few Out of Employment Amid War Strife
The article reports limited job losses in France as World War I continues. It quotes M Jouhan and Secretary Joulanis noting six million French workers, with one to two million in the army and others idle or redirected to munitions and machinery. It discusses the mixed impact on industry and commerce and hints at political shifts influencing labor and internationalism.
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Clean Up Flies Breeding Places and Kill Eggs Says Health Officer
Health officer Dr. Rudolph urges immediate action to control flies and mosquitoes. He warns flies spread disease such as typhoid, spoil household calm, and recommends screening, venting, sun, and prompt cleanup of trash and standing water. He stresses using good judgment and doing the work when most effective.
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Havana Man Files Passport Claims After Chess Title Defeat
In Havana Apt 8 daeks Tilingen seeks a U S passport claiming no felony convictions and pending charges while asserting future plans to travel from Cuba to England and France. He says he will return to the United States within three months and hints at links to moving picture interests in Europe.
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Immense War Losses Reported in Eight Months
A Socialist paper based tally claims 5,900,000 men killed and 83,000,000 in losses in the first eight months of the war. It predicts a long struggle and exhaustion of nations, with Russia likely to suffer least. L. E. Katherman arrived in Kansas City after a stay in Lawrence.
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Kansas Weather Note Reads Cloudy Day With Showers
A weather note reports cloudy skies and cool conditions for Kansas with likely showers tonight into the early morning. Forecasters expect unsettled weather after today with a chance of scattered rain overnight.
First April Shower Dampens Ground Early
The first April shower lasted about an hour and a half this morning, falling gently as clouds lingered. Rain wet the ground enough to aid pasture growth, pleasing farmers and promising better grazing and feed if warm weather continues.
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Riding Stunt Thrills as Lawrence Crowd Sees Master Horsemanship
Spectators witness a near spectacular display of horsemanship headlined by famed riders Lenny Mortis Henry Thint and Miss Way with Prof Gleason. The show features a half wild buffalo ride and the first horse Prat Gleason mounted, drawing cheers as the champion horseman Henry Morris is hailed.
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Burkine
Lawrence
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Wrens
Free Vaccination Drive By Health Officer
Dr Rudolph the health officer offers free vaccination to school children in Lawrence County amid smallpox concerns. He will vaccinate all children who come to his offices between four and five o clock, emphasizing vaccination as a sure epidemic prevention.
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Lawrence Ur
Germany
Elm pest control remedy gains support from Professor Hunter
The report notes a tree care method advised by Professor Hunter to combat elm pests. Examination of girdles on Lawrence elms reveals many dead moths within the bark coverings, suggesting the proposed moisaito method may be effective.
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Hunter
Local Scout Work Chief Plans Large Saturday Hike
Talk Boy Scout Larkwood assistant seal master of Baldwin Bay Stovts plans a major hike for Saturday with Secretary Bell. Lawrence today reports interest in Baldwin front work rising as four room house fitted annex near nasium hosts weekly meetings. Kansas City dispatch gives fragmented details.
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Dean Green to be Honored on Seventy-Third Birthday
James Woods Green founder of the University Esty School of Law, celebrated his seventy third birthday with a banquet planned by law students at the Eldridge House. Speakers include Justice Silas Porter and Robert Blair among lifelong friends, honoring a dean who established the law school in 1878 and remains beloved by about 2,500 students and alumni.
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Charles W. Santer
Topeka
Robert W. Blair
Union Pacific Railroad
Ofin Templin
Praser Hall
Eastern praise and mixed news from Kansas telegrams
A garbled telegram from EL A Ayres of New York praises Kansas on a capable boxer. Other items note business bank troubles, scouting and teaching activities for Boy Scouts, and local figures including T Jones and Dr We Jones involved in education and southeastern Kansas business interests.
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Free the Canal Belgians Do It Against the Germans
A telegram from the Belgian minister of war says Belgian troops have freed the western side of the Ypres Canal toward Piet Grajian. The enemy fled in disorder, leaving machine guns and ammunition. Lille artillery showed little activity.
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Board Sets Routine Monthly Session This Weekend
The board of administration will be in session on the Witomorrow and Saturday for a routine monthly meeting. No major items are on the agenda beyond standard business.
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Witomorrow
Austrian division in serious position amid Russian advance
The eastern wing of the Austrian army faces a severe attack with reduced main army support. Russians push from Beskid ranges toward Lapkow and Smolnik, threatening isolation of Austrian forces. Western lines hold at Chiemienor though supply routes to Heigary remain secure.
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Presbyterians Elect Officers At Antoel Meeting
The Antoel meeting of the Presbyterian Church elected elders George Fo Brown Te Tf Billir climes Naismith Ua J Brien Te dill a vaerney Fagete and trustees C Dodds W J Bann cartner Deneois F P L Ainelimin Ray T Tobnson. Reports outlined the year’s work in each department. Absent were Miss Cowgill and Miss Cowedlhef. County surveyor and commissioners Brune Hoover Keen will inspect county prisoners paying fines on county roads. four prisoners with arm covers work on the road between Kanwaka and Srall.
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Death of Mary S Langdon at 79 in local home
Mary S Langdon aged 79 died this morning at her home 732 Miabsma street. The funeral will be held from the twine tomorrow alto g atelock. Interment will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Marriage License Issued to George Ware and Nida Starkweather
Budge Lindley of the Probate Court issued a marriage license yesterday to George Ware and Nida Starkweather of Lawrence.
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Lawrence
City Commissioners Seek Improvements to Water Plant
The commission with the city engineer and attorney discusses extending water mains and adding hydrants to improve service. They plan to file with the Water Company receiver for court action, aiming for adequate town water and fire protection despite voters rejecting a 350000 bond for a new plant.
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Automobile Club Meeting in Lawrence Aims to Improve Roads
The Automobile Club of Lawrence schedules a Monday April 12 meeting at Perkins Building to elect officers and boost the good roads movement. Members seek wide town attendance to promote road upgrades and showcase Douglas County as visitors pass through on transcontinental routes via Lawrence. New officers will be chosen and enthusiasm for better highways emphasized.
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