Allies Face Most Critical War Stage Says British Leader
British Premier warns MPs that the Allies are at the war’s most critical phase urging unity and determination as campaign fronts intensify across Europe and the Pacific.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
1
Lloyd George warns of strain as German strength equals allied forces
London reports Premier Lloyd George says German combatant power on the western front matches the entente total. He declares Britain faces a critical period with possible heavy sacrifices as Germany prepares a stronger follow up attack. He notes recall of General Gough and outlines cabinet measures to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd- George
House’ of Commons
Somme
West Front
Europe
Ministry of Munitions
Lisoyd George
Gough
Fifth Army
Lloyd George
German American Alliance accused of aiding propaganda
Prof. E T Sperry of Syracuse University told a senate committee that members of the German American Alliance supported the embargo conference the neutrality league and other groups he linked to the Pan American League He said at a 1917 New York convention William Randolph Hearst proposed an international German Alliance to widen the alliance's reach though the plan was not carried out delegates later attended a Cambridge dedication at Hearst’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
German-American Alliance
United States
Germany
E. T.speery
Syracuse University
Senate
American Neutrality League
Pan-American League
National German-American Alliance
New York
Speery
William
Standolph Hearst
Sperry
Bad Weather Halts German Push Near Ypres and Arras
The German assault planned near Ypres and Arras stalled by unfavourable weather. No infantry moves reported, while artillery battles continue along the La Bassee to Armentieres line and around Montdidier and Noyon areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaBassee Canal
Armentieres
Ypres
Arras
Somme
Amiens
Villers-Bretonneux
Maricourt L'Abbe
Montdidier Salient
Noyon
What Your Liberty Bond Will Do to Help the Armies
Figures show how Liberty Bond purchases translate into military aid. A $50 bond buys trench knives and grenades, or medical instruments. a $100 bond funds clothing, feeds a soldier, or buys rifles and gear. two $100 bonds buy a horse or mule. three $100 bonds equip a soldier for France or buy a motorcycle. four $100 bonds buy bicycles for an infantry company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
France
Rumor of U S Plane Landing in England Stirs Talks
London reports a wild rumor of an American aircraft landing in England after a nonstop flight from New York with twelve passengers. Authorities say no basis exists, though the tale gains currency amid war chatter linked to Premier Lloyd George’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air London
England
New York
Lloyd George
Plan to Beautify University Campus Grounds at KU
Kansas City landscape lecturer Myer Hare presented plans for beautifying the University of Kansas campus. The south grounds will host a formal botanical garden with research plants, greenhouses, a fountain, and tree and shrub plantings along the slope near the Journalism Building. A winding road will lead to the greenhouses and new plantings will ease the building’s harsh outlines as Hare develops blueprints in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Ib Rhert Hare
Kansas City
K. U
Hare
Department of Botany
Myr Hare
Kansas Weather Report Tonight
Fragmentary weather note mentions Kansas conditions for tonight with unclear terms. No specific towns, temperatures, or forecasts are readable. The text appears garbled and lacks usable data.
England to Raise Conscription Age in New Bill
The British House of Commons debates a conscription bill amid WWI pressure. The measure would raise the age to 18 for military service and extend to spring 1867 as a fixed date. Ireland’s issue looms as Alfred Byrne rejects conscription in Ireland while the budget and Trish questionarise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Lloyd George
Alfred Byrne
Dublin
Grant Interurban Wins New Franchise on River South Side
The city grants the Interurban Railway a franchise to haul freight on its tracks along the south side of the river and to operate switch tracks for major shippers. Local north side service and transfer agreements are included, with rates equal to the street railway system. No protests were filed before approval by the city commission and the official publication announced the franchise terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Railway Company
Citier
Wasth
Cits Y Hecomes
UeeUy Commission
Aognowth
Dannal World
Pzchs
Tegres
Niseton
Leity
Ite
City water works extensions under scrutiny by commission
Report notes property owners complain about construction methods while ditching along the new water works extensions. Commissioner Cleland instructed to ensure ditches reach required depths and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleland
New York Alumni Plan Thirty-First University Dinner
The New York alumni of the University of Kansas plan their thirty-first annual dinner at the Hotel McAlpin in New York City on a date in April. Russell Whitman will be toastmaster, with speakers including Wallace Nation, professor of history, and Lewis Notine, on leave from Minnesota. The event draws alumni from across the country, with many returning to share in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
University of Kansas
McAlpin
New York City
Russel Whitman
New York Commeraf
Wor
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Whitman
York
Oncetoy
Frank Strong
Lawrence
San Francisco
Ruston
Ington
Philediolphia
Flint
Alice Houston
Wate Stephens
Furthor
Olomnoi
Neds
Roncon
Vernon
Herbert Hoo
Peleium
Andrw
Washington
Wallace
Natostine
Rerster
University of Minnnesota
Ik. U
Notine
Mingesita
Ostriggile
Baldwin Mitchell
Witchell
KK. C. School of Law
Woman Will Fill Unexpired City Treasurer Term
Ambiguous report indicates Adelaid stern to fill unexpired treasurer term in Lawrence city office. Major-elect George designation mentioned. commission details unclear as city officials prepare for the interim appointment and related decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaid Stern
Lawrence
George
Stoner Cteland
Treaarer
Why Amiens Was The Target In German Drive
The article argues Amiens is the strategic aim for the German push because it is the great railroad hub linking directly to Calais and Boulogne. Capturing Amiens would force the Allies to reroute through Havre and Dieppe, making Calais and Boulogne vulnerable and enabling a flank toward the Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Paris
Calais
Boulogne
Havre
Dieppe
Hindenburg
Bolougne
Ostend
Kansas state guards organize first 100 men in Lawrence
Major J H Dunkel swears in Company B with 75 men and 3 officers as the first unit to meet state law for a full hundred strong. Captain Paul Dinsmoor says the unit will recruit 25 more while Company A, led by Captain Frank Dodds, will muster as the second unit to support state authorities in Kemewood during foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
J. H. Dunkel
Kan State Guard
Paul Dinsmoor
Frank Dodds
Kansas Regiment
Keme
Tuitional Guard
Rt Tlt
Dodds
Elf National Guard
Dunkel
William V. Leckhart
Lock
Tslling
Federal
Cecopmment
Germans Seek to Hold Northern Russia in Allied Finland
A Reuters report cites Oscar Tokoi, ex Finland premier, arguing German backing keeps White Guard and Red Guards in Finland unstable. German forces aid Finnish rebels, press to disarm remaining ships, with Helsingin fall anticipated as Petrograd warns of strategic control near Arctic routes and European Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associa
Finland
Ufun
Imard Cance
Helsinefors
Reuter
Petrograd
KU Alumni List Seeks Kansas Women Grads 1909
The Kansas University alumni office requests names of Kansas women graduates from 1909. A Red Cross training camp for 1000 women will operate at Vassar this summer from June to September to prepare recruits for war service. Details will be shared at a Women’s City Club luncheon in Kansas City on April 10 with Dr. An Sophian speaking on field hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar Anvinus
Kansas
University of Kansas
K. Ute Vaseser
Vassar
Wamen’s City Club
Kansas City
An Sophian
France
Will
Gerthin Hat
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