Germans Drive Back Mines Near Lens Front
British and French offensives widen across the western front from the North Sea to the Swiss border. Haig reports advances northwest of Lens and the fall of Villeret while French gains are noted near Alsace and the Oise region. Reinforcements and heavy bombardment characterize the sustained clash along the line. The Mesopotamia front sees British forces reposition after repelling a Turkish advance toward Jebel Hau.
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North Sea
London
Reuters
France
Loos
Lens
Seissons
Arras
Vimy
Villeret
St. Quentin
Monchy
Lagnicourt
Newerman
Taris
Alsace
War Office
Oise
Alsace Lorraine
Champagne
Soissons
Rheims
Arkansas appeal from Kansas man praises state and governor
A. W. Logan, state organizer for the Fraternal Aid Union in Arkansas, tells the Journal World he would make Arkansas his home. He praises Arkansas progress, patriotism, and governor Charles H. Brough, noting strong new business growth and civic effort boosting the state’s prospects. Logan lauds southern people as progressive and intelligent.
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Kansas
Arkansas
A. W. Logan
Journal World
Logan
United States
Charles H. Brough
Property in Danger in Mexico as German Influence Grows
Reports from Washington indicate German activities in Mexico spreading anti United States and anti entente propaganda. Foreign bank funds are said to be at risk while German agents suppress favorable material. Universale publication halted and publishers face military tribunal for disapproved issues. Germans and the German legation are described as dominating Mexican affairs with bankers entwined in finance.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Universale
En Rente
Mexico City
Missouri Miners Return To Work After Conference
Missouri district of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association says work resumed today in all mines after a weeklong shutdown. About eight to nine thousand men were idle since the March 28 walkout at Big Creek Mining's Kirksville shafts, pending mediatory talks.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
W. A. Dalinson
Big Creek Mining Company
Kirksville
Johnson
Students Withdraw From School to Join War Effort
A surge of withdrawals hits the College as 35 students depart by noon to enlist or aid farming amid labor shortages. Additional withdrawals are expected as more join military organizations or return home to boost agriculture, with many delaying until calls are clearer. Capper sends a congratulatory message to Russia's provisional government, pledging support for liberty and democracy across Europe.
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Mer Rush Tor
Olin Templin
Maine
Lahore
Panjveecrs
School of Engineer
Ling
Capper
Russia
Topeka
Kans
Iti
Trnver
ML Svott
Council of the
Kansas
Europe
President Wilson urges total war effort for democracy
President Wilson appeals to all Americans to serve and mobilize for war needs. Senate backs his proclamation calling nations to supply ships coal rails and materials, urging clergy publishers and advertisers to wide publish. The plea stresses national sacrifice beyond fighting to sustain allied forces and home front.
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Washington D. C
Senate Today
Owen
Wilson
Washington, D.C
Europe
England
France
Italy
Russia
Woodrow Welson
Gunboat Interned by Turkish Fort in World War I
London reports an American gunboat interned by Turkey as a belligerent war vessel not leaving port within the required time. Washington notes the action follows requests for the Scorpion to depart Turkish waters for the Arctic or Pack Sea while Turkey cites Russian dominance of that sea as a reason to object. Some crew members reportedly evacuated via Austria to Switzerland amid the diplomatic standoff.
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Washington
London
Turkey
Russia
Germany
Dardanelles
Austria
Switzerland
Flying Belgian Flag Mistaken as German Flag
Police investigated a report of a flag over 615 West Eighth Street that was thought to be German. A passerby telephoned, but officers learned the flag was Belgian, raised with an American flag by a resident who once lived in Belgium. The piece ends with a moral remark about commandments.
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West Eighth Street
Unsettled Kansas Weather Ahead With Showers Likely
Unsettled weather expected tonight and Tuesday in Kansas with probable showers and cooler conditions. Local forecast notes possible precipitation and a drop in temperatures as the system moves through the region.
Bryn Mayr Students Mobilize for War Service
In Philadelphia on April 16 Bryn Mayr students answered a National League for Woman's Service invitation to aid the nation in wartime. The call urged practical work such as cooking driving milk handling and dairy tasks, urging students to apply their skills to support the war effort with better effort and efficiency.
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Philadelphia
National League For Woman’s Service
Bryn Mayr
Chain Letter Sparks Doubt Over Global Wealth Plan
Postal authorities question the reliability of a New York chain letter proposing a four cent contribution to an anesthetics fund for allied hospitals. Recipients are urged to send funds and write four letters to four friends, who repeat the process. No references are provided and a request to list the last forty recipients could be mistaken for references.
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New York
Girls Aid Red Cross Benefit Concert
Red Cross fund drive in Liverence features a second High School Girls Glee Club concert at Bowersock theater tomorrow night. Revenue supports the Red Cross, with committees meeting to organize surgical, first aid, and other activities. Local leaders and visitors spoke on Red Cross work, and several new members were listed. Police reported a plain drunk case and a separate disorderly conduct fine in the same morning docket.
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Red Cross
Liverence
Bowersock Theater
Red Cross Fund
Nike
Chanbers
Frank Strong
Jon. van der Vries
Plemouth Center
Red Cross Societies
Tee
Tianvienne
Bob LeCollins
Jordin
Betty Bayne
G. Les
G. Goldsmith
Brown
Hie "Williams
the Curfman
WLIT
Mscate
A. W. Slys
W. White
Hood
Charles
Welker
Raith Clark
M. Frill
Helen M. Olmstead
Edna Walters
J. A. Young
BK. DD
Erid Shimmons
Frank Kevins
George Bailey
Fonia
J. Dd. Barton
E. A. i Matyi
Kansas City
Bill White
Addressed Managers Convention Address by W C Fox in Omaha
W C Fox manager of the Western Union Telegraph office spoke on resourcefulness at the district managers Association convention in Omaha Nebraska and urged its cultivation in business and the telegraph trade. President Wilson met with Wi J Bryan at the White House for a morning conference before his office duties. A chimney fire on W126 Tennessee prompted department response with no reported loss.
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W. C. Fox
Western Union Telegraph Office
Omaha
Nebraska
District Managers Association
Bryan
Wilson
Washington
Wi J. Bryan
White House
Tennessee
Parents Visit City Schools A Week Of Open House
Lawrence public schools declare open house this week as Superintendent Kent invites parents to visit all grades from primary to high school. No special events planned. emphasis on understanding the school day and daily work. Chamber committee backs the effort with a patron meeting set for Wednesday and a fundraising sale planned for the afternoon.
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Lawrence
Ro A. Kent
Rome
Kent
Sehool
Chiamster of Commerce
Chamber
Thes
Vineknes Selies
Ure
Butler
A. P. Hults
H. W. Hutchinson
Deeds Approved for City Waterworks Site on Indiana Street
City Attorney Harley approved the deeds to the waterworks site on Indiana Street and the city took possession today. Prompt payments to owners were made as authorized by the city commissioners. Work on the new plant will begin immediately with Santa Fe grading the switch track. Three houses and two barns on the lots will be sold at auction Monday at 2 pm, with removal required promptly.
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Indiana Street
Harley
Santa Fe
Lawrence Battery Inspected Tonight for National Guard Status
A Lawrence battery of old artillery, organized last year, will be inspected tonight in Chamber of Commerce rooms by Adjutant W. C. & Martin. If approved, it becomes Battery 1 of the Kansas National Guard with 115 men already enlisted and hopes for 150. Equipment may be shipped to Lawrence soon unless units are mobilized shortly.
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Old Artillery
W.C. & Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Watt National Guard
Martin
Lawrence
National Guard
War Department
Kansas
Engineers Parade Canceled For Engineers Day Events
The annual Engineers Day events at the university were rescheduled with the parade canceled due to float costs and time. Activities move ahead Friday April 27 including department baseball games, inter department brackets, and a big Robinson gym dance. ribbons replace medals for winners.
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Cniy
Ginniss
Mar
Marvin Wall
Engineres
Apo
Robinson
Farmers Plan to Increase Crops in County
An enthusiastic Lawrence county meeting at the court house discussed conserving the county food supply amid rising prices. Trustees and five county commissioners plan to mobilize seed and ground use, urging every farm to plant and urging aids for farmers to increase crops this year.
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Douglais
Court House
Charles H. Tucker
Seul
Lawrence
W. S. Docking
A. UW
al. M. Neville
Lawrences
United States
Ion
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
J.D. Bowrnsock
T. J. Sweeney
Journal-World
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