French Drive Upward On Aisne Front In Major Push
French forces press north of the Aisne and in Champagne while German lines bend under the attack. Vailly bridgehead falls as Chavenne operations push north. 17,000 French and 14,000 British prisoners reported. French infantry seize key heights near Moranvilliera and at Auberive, with heavy gains on the left at Nanteuil La Fosse and Draye En Laannois. No submarines in western waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Soissons
Auberive
Aisne
Champagne
Nivelle
Vailly
Chavenne
von Hindenberg
Rheims
Moranvilliera
von Hindenburg
Paris
von Hindenbere
Juvincourt
Berry-Au-Bac
Auberieve
Nanteuil-La-Fosse
Chivy and
Draye-En-La-annois
Nanteuil
Draye
Vuailly
Courtecon
la Ville-Aux-Roix
IAM
Vrunay
Solaxons
Auverive
War Office
Ostel
Moronvillera
No Western Atlantic submarine exists says official note
An official statement denies any submarine activity in the western Atlantic. The note dismisses a Reuters report of a one man submarine attacking the American destroyer Smith as a frivolous attempt to claim Germany opened hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Smith
Germany
Russia to allies amid revolution strong resistence
Petrograd reports say Russia will not desert the alliance or weaken resistance. Professor Milakoff assures British and French workers that Russia strengthens through democratization. The German Austrian aim for rapprochement with Russia is denied by the Reichstag which says the Provisional government seeks no conquests and agrees with Entente views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
Paul Milakoff
London
Reichstag
Bankers Asked to Help the Farmers
Kansas bankers urged to finance farm work and take crops as security. Four thousand tractors in Kansas to be used day and night to boost cultivation for the national food crisis, with plans to equip tractors with searchlights and prevent slaughter of young livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Kansas Defense Council
W. L. Wulfkuhler
Leavenworth
Kansas State Bankers Association
Capper A
Wulfkuhler
Wulfhubler
Kansas City
J. J. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kanass Council of Defense
Dean Waters
West
Capper Urges Kansas Guards to Guard State Property
Topeka April 19 Governor Capper sent a telegram to Secretary of War Baker requesting that the Kansas National Guard be called out to guard property in the state. The dispatch follows reports of unrest and security concerns within Kansas and nationwide. The second item notes the Spanish cabinet resigns in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Kansas National Guard
Madrid
Spain
Lombon
Knight Templars to Meet in District Gathering
A district meeting of the Knight Templars of Kangas is set for next Tuesday April 24 at the Masonic Temple. About 150 delegates will attend including representatives from Atchison Leavenworth Kansas City Kans Ottawa Olathe Paola Manhattan and Emporia. Major Hugh Means will serve as grand marshal and Topeka commandery will join escorted by Marshall's band. A separate brief notes gunfire killed Robert Price 18 a New Jersey National Guard private on railroad bridge duty near Yardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars of
Kangas
Masonic Temple
Hugh Means
Atchison
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kans
Ottawa
Olathe
Paola
Manhattan
Emporia
Topeka Commandery
Marshall
Trenton
Robert Price
New Jersey’ National Guard
Yardville
N. J
New Army Policy Targets All Married Men Since War Declared
Washington April 19 The War Department announced that men married since the outbreak of war will be treated the same as unmarried men for military obligations. The policy aims to prevent slackers from using marriage to dodge duty and calls for wide publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Meen
Germany
Baker Company Starts At Baldwin University
Last night in Baldwin the plan to form a Baker University company received governor Capper’s permission for 100 volunteers. Twenty one Baldwin signees supported organizing in Baldwin with transfer options for Baker alumni and Lawrance Company H members already enlisted. Notable enlistees include Gerald Preshaw, Donald Preshaw, Allen Gibbon, Arthur Nevins, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Rank Hotel
Baker
W. C. Markham
Lawrence
Bakiwin
Baker Boys
Gerald Preshaw
Donald Preshaw
Allen Gibbon
Arthur Nevins
Thos. Frimends
Lewis Lishernesa
Paul Bruner
Ralph Nevins
Miles Robinson
Cherry Leitaker
Malcom Haynes
Maurice Marsham
Harold Friend
Rage Anderson
Wesley Pyke
Philip Clark
Evan Evans
Eliak Knott
Glenn Stewart
Harry Shue
Great Lakes Navy Station Builds War Preparations
At Great Lakes Naval Training Station embryonic bluejackets are prepared to man the fleet. Since war was declared the station houses thousands, fast training cuts sailer time to 10 21 days. Large camps, water and power works, and a wireless station are planned as the base expands into a major wartime training complex. The High School Glee Club is listed among routine local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Bluff
Great Lakes
Germany
Wilson
Naval
Great Lakes Department
Navy Department
Washington
Kansas Weather Report
Showers and much cooler tonight with Friday fair and colder in the east portion. The southwest remains warmer with a forecast for a cooler, windy day following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Weather Report
State Board Appeals Kansas Graduates for Public Service
The board calls 18 787 graduates of state educational institutions in Kansas to active community service in support of President Wilson. They may enlist in the military, conserve service at home, or aid in economic tasks like food production and waste elimination. Suggestions include forming garden clubs potato clubs and pig raising clubs to tackle crop season needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Administration
Kansas
State Board of Educational Administration
Wilson
Army
Navy
Last Day of First Annual School Week in Lauwrence
One day remains for the Lauwrence School Week as parents have visited schools unevenly. A meeting for parents and teachers is set for tomorrow at 4:00 PM in the high school auditorium, with a health data briefing by the school nurse and discussion of the week’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauwrence
R.A. Kent
Massiachusetts
Ninth Street
Lawrence
Efa
War in Convocation to address university crisis
Chancellor Frank Strong will speak at a university convocation tomorrow at 10 10 am on The University and the War. The gathering follows last Friday’s April assembly and focuses on student enlistment and duty to the country amid the crisis. Mrs Otis and family news note illness in Chicago. funeral of Mr Otis held today with body placed in receiving vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Frank Strong
Doctor Strong
Pane
Fires in Porto Allegra Part of Brazil’s Attack on German Property
Rio de Janeiro April 19 fires from attacks on German property in Porto Allegra caused large losses and spread to buildings owned by Brazilians. The war minister telegraphed the federal commander in Rio Grande do Sul to place about 7,400 troops at the governor’s disposal in Porto Allegra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Porto Allegra
Rio Grande de Sul
Porto Alegra
University cabinet tightens farm work credit policy
University officials ruled that withdrawing students may earn full credit by working on farms until September 1, but warned faculty against exploiting the policy. The chancellor's cabinet reviewed exemptions for drill and shop training linked to military service, with guidelines limiting course reductions and noting dean approvals for enlisted placements. The cabinet includes leaders from several schools and departments as detailed in attendance notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Frank Strong
W. L. Burdick
J. W. Green
Olin Temptin
Sayre
M. T. Suter
A . Walker
Poo
Kelley
Fyer. Hamilton
Ow. Blackmar
Patterson
Poof
Walker
Hho
George O. Mosten
Enlists in Regulars Claudy Bryant Information
Claude Bryant, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ales Co Bryant of Lawrence, enlisted in the Regular Army in Kansas City. He led a group of twenty nine men to Jefferson Barracks and was chosen to command due to prior military experience. He previously served in the Navy at seventeen and earned top marks in marksmanship aboard the Maryland. He later became a quartermaster on the Texas and worked for Kansas City Railway and Montgomery Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudy Bryant
Kansas City
Claude A. Hrysnt
Ales Co Bryant
Central Department
Chienyra
Atmy Corps
Oace
Bryant
U.S. Navy
U.S. S. Maryland
Lawrence
New York City
Texas
An Orchnant Marine Service
Kansas City Harhway Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Social Workers Rally Invites Lawrence To KC Conference
Kansas City organization plans a social workers rally in Kansas City on Saturday April 21 inviting Lawrence workers and neighbors to attend. Mrs. Cierge W Barker asks for early notice to project attendance. The day includes visits to settlements orphanages day nurseries and other agencies with a banquet at the Hotel Kupper featuring Rabbi Louis Bernstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence
Social Workers
City
Cierge W. Barker
Kansas City Committee
Municipal Farm
McCune Farm
Reformatory
Constantine Holds Talks Amid Greek Minister Crisis
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine met with party leaders on the pending ministerial crisis and held a conference with the British minister on Wednesday, the first since the December attack on allied marines in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Constantine
London
Athens
Constantine
Brinks Mann Bakery Truck Crashes Near Central School
A Brinks Mann Bakery delivery truck driven by Charles Pieratt overturned after hitting a tree in front of Central School on Ninth Street. Pieratt injured his left arm from broken glass. no major injuries reported to him, while a boy by the curb escaped harm. City ordinance limits school-area speed to 12 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinksmann Bakery
Charles Pieratt
Central School
Ninth Street
Pieratt
Iokt
Mieratt
Schouts
Lawrence Red Cross survey questions discussed
University volunteers, led by Prof. J N Van der Vries, plan a no cost survey in Lawrence to gauge Red Cross needs. Residents will answer questions on families, occupations, disease, possible contributions, and time or land they can donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lawrence
Redd Cross Society
Prof
J.N. van der Vries
America
Moore to Attend National Conference as Kansas Delegate
Prof. B. F. Moore of the University of Kansas political science department has been named by Governor Arthur Capper as one of Kansas delegates to the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences meeting in Philadelphia next week. Two delegates per state attend to discuss universal political and social issues, with war likely a central topic this year. Deck Captured in County Forgery Case Deputy Sheriff George Schultz brought in Charles E. Deck of Eudora, wanted since last August for forgery. Deck, found in Washington, Kansas, awaits arraignment at the county jail. he had briefly visited his father in Eudora, who was killed by Deck’s brother Fred last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deck George Schultz
Charles E. Deck
Eudora
Deck
Washington
Kansas
Fred Deck
Concrete Highways Benefit Douglas and Leavenworth Counts
Seventeen residents including eleven farmers toured Cook county Illinois Wayne Michigan and Milwaukee Wisconsin roads to study concrete pavement. They urge 16 to 18 foot wide concrete highways and report Wayne county Michigan now has 156 miles of concrete roads with 350 miles planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Leavenworth
Cook ‘County
Illinois
Wayne County
Michigan
Milwaukee County
Wiscosin
Cook County
Minois
Wisconsin
Portland Cement Association
Robt. F. Mall
Chicago
J. B. Marcellus
A. S. Lewis
Kansas City
A. A. Hicks
Frank Fitzpatrick
H. I. van Niste
Guy Bigsby
E. Otis Workins
J. L. Hoover
W. R. Green
A. Andrews
W. C. Simons
Douglas County
Walter Bleakley
Ross Phenicie
J. C. Jaming
J. H. Dreisbach
John McMullen
John Murphy
E. C. McNerney
Mr. Lewis
Leavenworth County
Wayne‘ County
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Ohio
Woodward Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aisenath
Berlin
THE
Capper
Knight Templars
Ining School
High School Glee Club
Bullock
Alrich
Ware
Kent
Bessie Raymond
Jennie Glendenning
Annabelle Crawford
Walter Rigdon
Enlises
Soceal Workers Rally
Red Cross Society
Moore
Douglas and Leavenworth
I McNernbey
Bleakley, John
Murphy A. A. Hicks
Guy" Bigsby
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!