British Advance North of Vimy Ridge Drives Gains
London reports say British forces captured two key positions north of Vimy Ridge and crossed the Souches river while holding the ridge against fresh German attacks. French forces recaptured ground near Coucy and Saint Quentin as weather hindered operations. German counterattacks failed. Brazil contemplates breaking diplomatic ties with Germany amid ongoing war.
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Vimy Ridge
Lena
Souches River
Walg
Neville
Coucy la Ville
Quincy Bassee
Coucy Forest
Champagne
Iarix
Sapigneul
London
Rose Croix Degree and Scottish Rite Schedule Altered
The Rose Croix and Eighteenth degree events were rearranged after Dr. Burdick was called out of town. Tonight and tomorrow feature Knight Rose Croix and Prince of Libanus with a full slate of Communicated and Kadosh degrees, plus a Scottish Masons entertainment for all degrees and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Schwegler
W. J. Burdick
Prince of Libanus
Royal
Reception for Pastor Moves Community Affair in Lawrence
Ten years after Rev. O. C. Brown and wife arrived in Lawrence to lead the Baptist church a large reception is planned at the church tomorrow night. The event expects about four hundred attendees with ministers and community members invited. Brown will soon depart for Philadelphia to take a new post with the Baptist Publication Society’s adult Sunday School literature department.
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O. C. Brown
Lawrence
Emporia
Baptist Church
Brown
Pice Roy
Philadelphia
Mr. Brown
Deal
The
Baptist Publication Society
Rain Boosts Kansas Wheat Prospects as Campaign Planned
Kansas farmers grow hopeful after widespread rain renews winter wheat. A state conference of agricultural experts bankers and business leaders plans a push to increase acreages with a program to address labor and equipment needs. Dismissal of older high school boys as labor was discussed but not finalized.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Wheat Belt
Kansas Wheat Belt
Dodge City
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Capper
Mate Ter
Basters
Arricultural College
Bone Dry Violator and Perjury Case In Local Court
Bill Zimmerman drunkenly rode an interurban, refused to pay, and was jailed after police seized six pints of whiskey. County action under state bone dry law follows. George and Maggie Kirkman faced perjury charges with preliminary hearings set. bonds posted for release.
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Bill Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Ai Tisha
George Kirkman
Manicy
Maggie Kirkman
One Thousand Merchantmen Plan To Break Uboat Blockade
Washington reports a vast plan to build 1000 wooden merchant ships of 2000 tons each under Goethals supervision within a year to defeat the German submarine blockade. The Navy will take over Atlantic convoy patrols, with 80,000 workers needed and widespread private plant participation.
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Washington
Navy
S Department
United States Navy
Daniels
Benson
Wilson
Ameview
United States
Eqnda
Camipaign
Shipping Board
Ybor
Che Alliers
Washington, D. C
Puadntenlaut
Ned Wee
Tiber
Ontiet
W. Goethals
Germany
Kansas Weather Report
Partly cloudy tonight with rain expected in the extreme west portion and cooler conditions in the east. Frost is likely Friday morning, followed by a Friday with fair skies and warmer temperatures.
No Senior Banquet Planned By High School Juniors
Juniors cancel the annual Senior banquet to save on costs with a simple event planned tomorrow in the Manual Building. The senior social occasion has been a major annual event, now replaced by a modest gathering focused on conservation of funds.
Oil Land Leases Filed Between Vinland and Baldwin
Leases covering several hundred acres from Vinland to Baldwin were filed with the register of deeds. G. Wy McAllister arranged the leases signed to Sentinel Oil and Crystal Ming of Bartlesville Oklahoma. The property owner is listed as Fenton.
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Vinland
Baldwin
Office of Register of Deeds
G. Wy McAllister
Sentinel Oi
Cristiny Ming
Bartlesville
Okdhora
Rinegty
Vt Fenton
Do Gy
Daniels
Hal Frank Hear
Sy Nite
Kibert A. Phage
Win
Ay Quayle
al Fernie
Recruiting Guards to Peace Strength
Washington DC reports a plan to implement selective conscription to build peace strength in the National Guard and regular army. Army officials say 4000 recruits will be added within ten days after passage of the war resolution, with states considering increasing units to the 12 divisions authorized by the National Defense Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Army Department
National Guard
Ision
Sneha
Regia
National
Uwe
Witlee Teare
Connection Removal Sought by County Officials
Douglas County commissioners visited Palmyra township to consult Kansas Natural Gas officials about moving a road crossing connection currently in the road center. Travelers have regularly urged relocating the hazardous obstruction in the roadway.
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Douglas County
Palmyra Township
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Three Marriage Licenses Issued By Local Judge
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday by C. F. Lindley probate judge to Leon D. French of Ganges Michigan and Tracy Frances Norbury of Chicago Clarence Wowker of Canero Kansas and Maud Alcott of Wabunsee Kansas Charles Wright and Edna Kimball of Lawrence.
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C. EF. Lindley
Leon D. French
Ganges, Mich
Tracy Frances Norbury
Chicago
Clarence Wowker
Canero
Kansas
Maud Alcott
Wabunsee
Charles Wright
Edna Kimball
Lawrence
Help Settle Russia in War Aid Efforts
Washington reports the American government is directing efforts to aid the newly democratized Russian government to strengthen its position and pressure Germany. A large bond issue and loans are being considered to extend aid, with Charles R. Crane travelling to Russia as a key ally. France Britain and others will be aided, but Russia is the priority.
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Washington, D.C
Russia
Germany
Congress
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Wilson
France
Great Britain
Military Party Replaces School Prom For Seniors
Juniors at the high school cancel the May 4 Prom due to the war. Seniors will attend a military party tomorrow night with enlisted boys in uniform and Preparadness Dance attendees rejoining on the dance floor at the Glee Club concert.
Red Cross Society expands its work with new members
A committee of twenty women was appointed to train in bandage making for hospital use. Chancellor Strong will lead a Sunday night Plymouth Center meeting with Prof. Jander Vries. the drive includes a membership campaign across city divisions. New members listed and divisions named.
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Redemy Society
Tevinge
Atmys
Snciety
Watkins
Plyprumth
Ted Cres
le Pees
Ancellor
Rank Strong
Jander Vries
Dra Decker
Mie
Cael Catels
Rudulph
Asher
Red Cross
Patipand
Chairigine
Mas
Fraeot
Jack Whipple
Gibsen
Secon
Massache Ogi
C. Seewir
Mbps
Maude
West
Masoachusetts
Chaitin
Percy Barber
Mtoe Diet
Mase Chirenee Md
Bred Morris
Mra. Simons
Diei
Massachusetts
Morris
12Th
Museus
Clifford
Cy Sparr
T. G. Fitch
J. Kilworth
McCurdy
W. Cleland
Stauffer
Severith
Sthmm
Carman
Opsity
Hamilton
Esti
A. T. Weaver
C. Tucker
University
J. N. van der Vries
Nuen
Women's Forum organized at Fraser Hall
The Women's Forum, an association for university women to discuss current topics, organized yesterday afternoon in Fraser Hall. Prof. C. A. Dykstra spoke on America at War Why, tracing events leading to world conflict and U S entry. Officers named include Thyrsa Amos as permanent chair, Ruth Gardiner as scheduling chair, Esther Swenson as faculty member, and Estell Foster as student member. The group will meet Wednesdays at 4 30 in Fraser Hall.
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C. A. Dykstra
Women’s Forcs
Fraser Hall
Co. A! Dykstra
Department of Political Science
America
United States
Thyrsa Amos
Ruth Gardiner
Esther Swenson
Estell Foster
Relief work talk on French war orphans local talk
Miss Fell, a leader in French war relief, speaks Friday morning at FOL University questioning relief needs for French orphans. She has worked in Paris and toured the United States describing the movement and its aid goals. An estimated 60,000 to 80,000 children may receive help in coming years. The Radio Club at Lawrence plans a meeting tomorrow night in the Minamal buildings with speakers from Two Scotia and others.
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Reyculiar
Miss Fell
Paris
Mis Fell
United States
University Wudioners
Ecountrey
France
Historical Pageant Recalls Maynete Figures and Year
The pageant revisits Maynete history highlighting Yoeng Wome’s Christian era and Boolvesonen’s charged year, drawing names, events, and dates from archival records to illuminate early community life.
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Yoeng Wome
Christian
May Day Fete Returns at University Under YWCA
The annual May Fete at the university will be held on May Day under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association. After initial doubts due to war, the event was revived with the support of the directors and college departments. The fete funds support university activities and student aid, with performances from various departments and musical numbers planned.
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Orenud
Young Women's Christian Association of
University
Ebs
Ve Ava
Andy Fine
Words of High Praise for Company H in Kansas Guard Drill
Sergeant Ashworth praised Company H as the best drilled unit in Kansas and perhaps the nation. He noted 38 recruits present, with the company near 100 in total, while some Kansas units have as few as 28 enlisted men. Ashworth, a former regular army private and now lieutenant, addressed the inspection last night.
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Sergent
AL Avteworth
Ariey
Company 1
Comay
Kan
Kensits
United States
National Guard
Sergeant Ashworth
Kansas
Ashworth
Regular Army
Leslie Wallace Here Editor Tiller and Toller Addresses Students
Leslie Wallace, editor of the Lar ned Tiller and Yoller, arrived at the University to speak to journalism students today and tomorrow. He spoke to several classes and will lecture at 4:30 in the Medie building on Comparative Affection of Country and City Journalism. Wallace, a Kansan, has run the Tiller and oiler for about three years and previously edited the Kansas City Star Sunday edition.
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Tiller
Toller
Leslie Wallace
Larned
Yoller
University
Wallace
Medie
Kansan
Tiller and Oiler
Inla
Kansas City
Training Needed To Show Manhood In War Enlistment Week
Lawrence women discussed wartime roles at aFederation of Women’s Clubs session led by Mrs. J Re Rechtel. Dr Farnsmith urged letting youths join front line camps to reveal character while Naismith described camp life and urged home entertainment to curb vice. A plan for enlistment week, a Red Cross briefing, and committee appointments followed.
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Dr. Farnsmith
Lawrence
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lh. Naiswith
Rome
Naismith
Fional Federation of Woman's Clubs
New Olean
Pesarts
Eerdis
Wilde Cai
N. van der Vries
Federation
Red Cross
Min. Bechtel
Mrs Snow
City commission to discuss draft device for new water plant
A special city commission meeting is held at city hall to consider purchasing a forced draft device for the new water plant. The lowest bid from The Lean Forced Draft Company of Kansas City at 2075 dollars is expected to be approved. Deeds for Indiana street property to be turned over tonight. Remaining plant contract awards to be decided pending prior work. Attendees include Mrs J E Sproull and relatives visiting from Illinois and Kansas.
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Beard
Mit
Tlean Forced Draft Company
Kansas City
Indiana Street
Clty
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Souchez River
Laon
St. Quentin
Teast
Coucy
Quincy Posac
War Office
Berlin
Monehy
Rio Janeiro
Rose Croix
Burdick
Baptists
Mrs. Brown
Goethals
Kansas Weather Report
Wile
RED Cross Society
Plymouth Center
Strong
Women's Forum
Cof Lawrence
Senco Scotia
Tel Pathbertur
Chia Qegir
Doctor Naismith
J. N. Vander Vries
Snoee
City Commission
J. 8. Sproull
Young Gun
John Branson Sproull
Lacon, UL
J. B. Lamb
Dunlap, Kan
J. C. Sproull
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