French Advance Near Laon in Champaign Front
French forces pressed toward Laon in the Champagne region with gains near Laffaux and the Vaulelero plateau. German counterattacks east of Loivre and near Moranvilliers failed as French artillery and machine guns repelled assaults. Berlin reports the Aisne-Soupir bank abandonment and continued fighting.
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Aisne
Champagne
Seisson
Laon
Laffaux
Vauclerc
Rheims- Laon
Rheims
Courcy
Loivre
Moranvilliers
Lorge
London
Villiers-Guislgin
St.Aguentin
Cambrai
Nine new members join Kansas defense council
Governor Capper appointed Chancellor Frank Strong and eight others to the Kansas council of defense creating a 39 member body after its first meeting to address wartime problems. Other appointees include Dean F W Blackmar and Charles J Martin adjutant general W D Toss and new leaders from Emporia Pittsburg Wichita Topeka and labor groups.
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Defense Council
Frank Strong
University
Kansas Council of Defense
Arsthur Capper
F. W. Blackmar
Graduate School
Charles J. Martin
W. D
Toss
Thomas W. Butcher
Emporia Normal
W. A. Brandenburg
Pittsburg Normal
A.“. Johnson
Wichita
State Federation of Labor
W. M. Amos
Topeka
Topeka Typographical Union
Clyde W. Miller
J. XN. Dolley
Kaiser May Fall Where Bonaparte Fell In 102 Years
Present battle lines in France and Belgium show British forces driving Germans toward Waterloo. The French advance tears a dent in the German line between Soissons and Rheims as Wilhelm Hohenzollern could fall where Bonaparte did at Waterloo on the same date 102 years later. Strategists forecast a Waterloo by June 18 if progress continues, with German evacuation of the Belgian coast and loss of Brussels and Antwerp likely.
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Berlin
Aisne
Conde
Soupir
Arras
St. Quentin
Campagne
Champagne
Somme
Paris
Laffaux
Vaulelero
War Office
Kaiser
Bonaparte
France
Belgium
Waterloo
Soissons
Rheims
Fernch
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
American Flags in London Mark First Display
In London a grand commemoration of America's war partnership drew King George and Queen Mary to St Pauls Cathedral. Flags flew atop Parliament and public buildings as thousands gathered to honor allied efforts and a foreign decision. The ceremony included wounded American servicemen with Canadian forces, and a Bible verse was read by Archbishop Brant. Washington also announced policy on mar ried soldiers remaining in service, aiming to avoid government care of families.
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London
America
St. Pauls Cathedral
Parliament House
King George
Queen Mary
Brant
Ile
Issue Certificates Window Opens for War Financing
Washington announces Treasury certificates of indebtedness authorized up to two billion dollars as part of a seven billion dollar war finance measure. Bonds likely not offered before sixty days. Senate and house conferees reach agreement on the war loan bill as Ways and Means studies new revenue sources with bipartisan harmony. Mrs. Fred Morris travels to Kauai City this morning.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
McAdoo
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
May Fix Food Prices Urges National Control
Washington, April 16. Secretary Houston urged the senate to empower the council of national defense to fix minimum and maximum food prices. He asked authority to survey the national food supply, license and regulate all plants handling food, require railroads to prioritize shipments for agricultural development, and expand the department's force for greater production. He noted the value of food products used to manufacture liquors at about 124 million dollars. He also cited plans to study the distribution network and ownership of food commodities.
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Washington
Houston
Senate
Council of National Defense
Department of Agriculture
Kansas weather report hints frost tonight and warmer weekend
Reading shows overnight frost likely with clear skies tonight. Saturday expects fair weather and rising temperatures.
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Kansas Weather Report
Sachems Announce Pledges for Senior Society
Chancellor Frank Strong announced the election of sixteen members to the Sachems senior class society at convocation. The group includes John Past Russell C Friend Walter B Haye horst Jared F Jackson Charry fi Morgan Harry V Montgomery and others with Marvin D Taylor Richard L Treweeke Edward Wagner Tage TP Wagner Rudolf Uhrlaub Wal R Pickering and George Patsy Clark named. The Sachems, founded in 1910, selects juniors each spring for interest and recognition in class and school activities.
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Hems
Frank Strong
John Past
Russell C. Friend
Walter B. Hayehorst
Jared F. Jackson
Charry Fi. Morgan
Harry V
Montgomery Harry M. Neilson
Dorman O'Leary
H. Schoenfeldt
Marvin D. Taylor
Richard L. Treweeke
Edward and
Tage
Plan Early Start For City Red Cross Survey
Lawrence residents urged to cooperate as volunteers organize a one day Red Cross survey. Volunteers will canvass starting at eight, divide the city into thirty divisions, and collect data on resources and needs including linen materials. New members listed and a special sewing meeting for the dressings committee set for the Watkins Bank building. Judge C A Smart to handle remaining February term cases in Lawrence Tuesday.
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Red Cross
Lawrence Tomnorrow
Lawrence
Cunvass
World
Focal Society
Ups
Rede Cross
Red Cross Society
Watkins Bank
Doesl Society
George Hond
Don Carlos
Hal
Lupher
BL. Hodder
W. (. Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Charline Smith
J. Arsdale
Mildired Sherwin
Vuella Pugh
J. Bh. Mason
Alice McDownett
A. Olin
Anna Shanklin
Franklin Strickland
Theo Thompson
M. Hollingberry
HH. Redding
OW. Patterson
Julia Nicholson
Catherine Barnett
A. Frank
Bella McCander
M. J. Wells
Helen Flage
FL EL Haven
Wo Bo Hugegins
JS. Bell
Barrows
Harriet Williams
Glendale Griffith
John Sund
N. Bayse
Frances Silers
Martin Rice
Beth Crawford
Paul Tt. Brooks
FE. H. Hollins
H. C. Butler
Carl Preyer
Anna Sweenes
Maud Miller
Anna Hutt
Myrtle Thurnau
Thurnau
Rose Rudolph
John Rudolph
Edna Decker
Carl Catels
C. Melvin
J. Mitchell
Hard Trotch
Jack Lawrence
Helen Clark
Eereteok
George Bailey
M. Benedict
William Ry’ Ie Hiren
W. H. Johnson
I. M. Perkins
S. W. Witzel
Helen Olmstead
Edna Walter
W.A. Young
Frank Evans
Emery
Mayine
Tuttle
Farmers of Douglas County Plan County Food Drive Meeting
The second meeting of Douglas County farmers to organize food production work will be held at the courthouse tomorrow afternoon. The effort is guided by a state Kansas Defense Council plan to form township committees under trustees with county and state supervision. A county survey will map possible farmland, seed needs, and available seed sellers. The Lawrence committee members urged bankers to assist farmers, and ministers were asked to preach on food production and economy as patriotic duty.
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Douglas County
Court House
Institute
County Commissione
Kansas Defense Council
Topeka
Doulas County
R Corieit
Todd
Lawrence
National Chamber to Meet in St Louis Directors Discuss War Time Issues
The National Chamber of Commerce directs its board meeting in St Louis to address wartime problems. The event includes a Thursday business session and a Friday lunch, with an informal evening gathering hosted by Howard. Separate notes list teachers employed for the upcoming term and Barba’s return to Manila for Bureau of Public Works duties.
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Chamber of Commerce
St Loui
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
St. Loui
National Chamber
St. Lous
Chamber of Commerce of
Saul
Chirence Ph Howard
Dominianwealth Steel Company
Howahd
St. Lovie
Nae
KE. C. Barba
Philippines
H.C. Barba
War Department
Manila
Pol
Barba
Kansas University
Bureau of Public Works
Funeral of Frank Sauer at Balls Church
The funeral of Frank Sauer was held this morning at Balls Church at 10 o clock. Cc Hansen conducted the service with pallbearers June Mitchell X J Kennedy Eat Charlton Clarence Hall Mayor Francisco F J Bartel des. The city water office closed one hour in respect for Sauer, longtime superintendent before the city bought the plant.
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Frank Mayer
Frank Sauer
Balls Church
Hansen
Mitchell
X. J. Kennedy
Eat Charlton
Clarence Hall
Francisco
F. J. Barteldes
Mr. Sauer
Car Stolen On Hill After Orchestra Event
An Isaac Nielol pon vehicle stolen in Robinson gym area during last night’s concert. It was left in front of the gym, found in the alley behind Massachusetts Street. The car had full tank gas and oil used, bumper torn, mud on it. police seek suspects. Charles Ed Deck arraigned for forgery. preliminary hearing set April 25 at 1 oclock. bond set at 700.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Butiekene
Isaac Nielolpon
Ohio Street
Mb Massachusetts Street
Ue Hill
Leo Froeliger
Charles Ed Deck
John Clark
Hoarding Of Food Sparks Public Contests And Shortages
Chicago reports say consumer and speculator hoarding drive prices up as grocers struggle to meet demand. Health Commissioner Robinson orders an investigation into warehouse hoarding while officials urge patriotic restraint. Retail shelves empty for canned goods sugar flour and soap as deliveries face curbs and protests mount.
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Chicago
Cpris
Cortis
Robinson
Hennemikers
Poundis
Wome
Abe
Rogers
School Meeting Tonight at Hes Hes
School week ends with a meeting in Hes high school tonight. Representatives from all rooms will attend. The program opens with a song by the Girls Glee Club. Miss Jen Beart will speak on the Special Issue. Clara Mears reviews her work as school purse. Health conditions among school children will be treated by Superintendent Kent. Miss Ednah Hopkins closes with a violin solo. Leavenworth April 20 More than a thousand boys and girls work in municipal and school gardens as the nation faces a food crisis. County agent Lon Chapman says garden products will be ready for canning within a month. Plans to offer canning courses at Leavenworth High School are under way. Ivan Mayberry was in Independence today on business.
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Washington
Noo
War Department
National Guard
Hes
Glee Eluot Led
Jen Beart
Bure
Isikd
Clara Mears
Ro Oal Kent
Ednah Hopkins
Soie
Leavenworth
Lon. Chapman
Kansas State’ Articultural College
M Chapman
Leavenworth High School
Freedom for all as aim of Allied war effort
Chancellor Frank Strong declares at University convocation that the war aims include ending autocracy globally and securing true freedom. He urges preserving and rebuilding universities after the conflict, supporting national prohibition, and organizing food production and economy while preparing for a potentially prolonged war. He notes Russia’s disarray and warns against missteps mirrored from Britain. Frank Smith and Max Wilhelm travel for business.
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Brussels
Antwerp
UL G
Brussels SP Waterloo
British Capital
Fred Morris
Kauai City
Mesopotamian
Coxs
Red Cross Survey
Kansas
AML
Que
Kimploy
Con Wohey
Stella Breithaupt
Nellie Mebrain
Thelma Coughiman
Odelia Dean
Noodl
Ruth M. Tetataee
Ada FB. Davis
Esther Mieger
May
McClelland
Adi Mary Decks
Ruth, Clark
Eel
Secholson Actoo
Josriders
Estations OF
Chicago Food Supply
Laurence Igh School
High Schont Chapel
Edmond Learned
Robert Hi
Joe Nevin Theenegec
May Brown
Sylvester Kendall
Pol Luckan
Uuksey
Mies Elizabeth Brook
Mod. Wells Wetel
Wits
Ivan Mayberry
Freedom
Strong
European Nationa
Europe
K. U
England
Aind
Strang
Lloyd
Jast
Fred
Wilson
University of Kansas
Russia
Frank Smith
Kansas City
Max Wilhelmt
St Louis
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