Artillery and machine assault across Somme front continues
French and British lines endure ongoing attacks and counterattacks along the British battle front near Albert and Hangard wood. German attempts to advance north and south of Albert falter under intense British artillery and machine gun fire. British forces repel a railway sector assault near Albert Amiens and hold the western edge of Hangard wood, taking a few prisoners as reports note planned large-scale action by German troops.
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France
Associated Press
Albert
Bucquot
Hangard
Amiens
Improve War Aims Ministerial Alliance Committee Formed
The Ministerial Alliance of Lawrence plans a stronger wartime program with a 20 to 25 member committee to advance church and moral aims. The group will meet tomorrow at 4 45 PM at the YMCA to begin work, with A D Weaver George Innes J Busch A Tolsén H J Winey and W C Simons among the business leaders named. The committee will seek cooperation from the Council of Defense and expects support.
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Lawrence
Ttve. M. C. A
A. D. Weaver
George Innes
J. Busch
A .Tolsén
H. JL. Winey
W. C. Simons
Council of Defense
Centennial Students Present Red Cross Quilt at Store
Centennial school with 19 pupils sent in a Red Cross quilt last week. It was placed on a shelf at Ecke's store in the windy weather. Every pupil has 2 Thrift Stamps and two pupils have Baby Bonds.
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Centennial
Red Cross
al Spley
Ecke
Pastors Exchange Sermons Pleases Two Congregations
The Baptist and Congregational churches exchanged pulpits yesterday morning with Rev. Frank Jennings and Rev. Ross W. Sanderson delivering patriotic sermons that pleased both congregations.
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Baptist and
Congregational Churches
Frank Jennings
Ross
W. ‘Sanderson
Potato Week Sparks Kansas Potatoes With Low Prices
Wichita reports Potato Week with widespread demand and retailer cooperation. Colorado white potatoes sold at 1.95 per hundred pounds in Wichita, russets at 1.85, retailers taking about ten cents margin. Pawnee county reports 72 cents a bushel, while Leavenworth notes wholesale prices around 1.15 per hundred pounds. Freight and local charges raise costs in outlying areas, but consumers see price reductions through the movement.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Colorado
Pawnee
Albright
Leaven“worth
Arg
Cavalry in the Thick of Somme Battle Efforts
Reports describe intense artillery fighting along the British front with cavalry playing a key role in filling gaps and covering retirements. Troopers ride tired but resolute as horsemen maneuver through open warfare to slow German advances while infantry regrouped.
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France
Associated Press
Scarpe
Somme
Garden Club Formed By School District No 63
School District No 63 organized a Garden Club with six members and growing interest. Officers include Willie Lemon as president and Cortiell as vice president, with more members expected to join.
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Willie Lemon
Ovresi¢ Cortiell
Piace
Nucleus Formed for Fourth Kansas Regiment Guards
Two Lawrence Company B and Company A will be mustered into the Kansas State Guards, replacing the National Guard as federal service shifts. Major J H L Dunkel leads muster, with plans to form the nucleus for a Fourth Kansas Infantry regiment as other state guard companies are recruited and drilled.
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At & O'vlack
Lawrence
Kansas State Guards
Kansas National Guard
J. H L. Dunkel
State Guard
Kansas Infantry
National Guard
National Guards
Schome
Dunkel
Olathe
Ottawa
Kansas City
Kansas
Wichita
Siay
Nere
Frank Nodds
Paul Dinsmoor
President consolidates two full cabinets amid war effort
Dispatch reports the president completing two full cabinet teams as war agencies coordinate on policies. The move signals closer executive alignment across defense and diplomacy channels.
War Cabinet Convenes Twice Weekly to Harmonize War Effort
Washington reports that two weekly conferences at the White House have streamlined war policy. President Wilson chairs a “war cabinet” on Wednesdays and a cabinet proper on Fridays, focusing on mobilizing industrial power, railroads, shipping, and food, while keeping political questions separate. Edward R. Stettinius may join, seen as a de facto director of munitions.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Secon
Bey
Shipping, War Industries and War Trade Board
Navy
Army
Daniels
War Frowell
War Cabinet
America
Edward R. Stettinius
Baruch
War Industries Board
Stettinius
Germany Prepares For Second Smash In Northern France
German offensives again threaten in northern France as Kaisers generals push to reduce the Arras salient. British lines hold stubbornly along the Somme and Scarpe fronts while Paris and London report heavy artillery actions and renewed pressure east of Amiens and north of Albert. Allied reserves pour in as the British attache notes improving Allied positions and Germany’s attempts to exploit gaps near Amiens, Vimy Ridge, and Chauny fade against determined defense.
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Associated Press
Germany
France
Paris
Waig
Somme
Viline-Sous-Corbie
Arres
Scarpe
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Albert
Amiens
Namrow
Ehr Montdidier
Amienes
Amiengs-Paris
Douglas County Draft Call Sets 27 Men Requirement
An official report from Topeka allocates 27 men from Douglas and neighboring Lawrence counties for the next draft increment. Douglas County will provide twenty nine men in the first increment of the second draft, with selection conducted per local boards and men notified via county clerks once official notices arrive. The increased quota reflects revised national totals, and calls may occur in April, with local boards compiling names from the first draft rolls.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Douglas County
Uiera
Post Office Notice on One Cent Magazine Transport
A formal notice received by Postmaster Charles Seewir states that only magazines bearing the official announcement will be transported to soldiers in camps and overseas for one cent. The order specifies wrapping and addressing requirements for military shipments.
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Charles Seewir
Postal Department
Allies Improve Position on Pi Cardy Battlefield
The war department reviews the military situation noting allies under General Foch are holding the German attack and operating efficiently. German plans are disrupted by stubborn Allied defense, forcing fresh troops to gain limited objectives, making the home front outlook uncertain. No mention of American troop movements to the front.
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Associated Press
Picardy
War Department
Foch
Two German Hatteries Silenced by Yankee Attacks
Two German raiding parties were repulsed by American and French forces along the front northwes t as U S infantry left trenches to pursue foes into their support trenches. Artillery fire followed, with American heavy guns silencing two enemy batteries.
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Air France
Northwes
Americain
Children Save War Stamps In School Contest
An ongoing school contest in Lawrence sees children invest in war savings stamps totaling 4,069 this month. Reports note Cordley and Quincy leading in enrollment ratios, with New York and Quincy strong overall as the drive boosts prize bonds for playgrounds and libraries.
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Laverence
Raymond Kent
Conte
Cordley
Quincy
Pineknew
New York
McAllaster
Dinekiney Cand
Livet Kanaga to England to meet arriving troops
Lieutenant Clint Kanaga of Lawrence will leave Camp Doniphan today to sail for England where he will serve as Debarkation Lieutenant at the port of arrival for American troops. He grew up in Lawrence and has long been connected with The Journal-World, first as a carrier and later as advertising manager.
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Doniphan
Clint Kanaga
Lawrence
Camp Doniphan
England
Kananza
Journal-World
Vnry
Lawrence Talk Brings Murder Suspect to Kansas
Lawrence police identify Harrison Satterfield as the man who confessed details about the Parsons murder of Mrs. Wick and her two children. He was captured in Harvey Illinois and turned over to Kansas authorities. The Wick killings occurred November 12 near Parsons and linked to an attempted lynching at Oswego. Satterfield, 25, from Booneville Arkansas, was employed with the Frisco railroad and the Rock Island.
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Harrison Satterfield
Wicks
Tarsons
Harvey
Illinois
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Lowden
Lawrence
Patchen
Satterfield
Union Pacific
Parsons
Harry Wick
Patckan
Kansas City
Tame
Natehen
Oswego
Mayor Elect George Kreeck to Outline Sanitation Plan
At the Lawrence Civic Improvement Association meeting tonight, Mayor-elect George L. Kreeck will speak as principal speaker. He will tell members and others present his plans for the city Sanitary department and how he aims to improve sanitary and health conditions in Lawrence.
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George Kreeck
Lawrence Civic Improvement Association
George L. Kreeck
Prn
Lawrence
Potatoes Offered at Discount in Lawrence This Week
Lawrence merchants cut potato prices this week to 1.20 a bushel to reduce surplus and aid flour use. Idaho and Nebraska spuds are sold in any quantity with varying grades. After the week ends prices likely return to 1.75 to 2.25 a bushel. last week 18 cars arrived in Kansas City selling at 1.00 a bushel.
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Lawrence
Idaho
Nebraska
Kansas City
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Kaiser
Hindenburg
Sarre Riga
of the Somme
J. H. Dunkel
Kansas ‘Regiment
Mr. Baily Waggoner
Kansas Weather Report
Altes
J Ftish
Pieremonde
Folembray
Chauny
Forest of Courcy
Douglas CO
Ouincy
Kanaga
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