Strike Riots Shake Germany Front and State Power
A major strike by 10,000 Magdeburg munition workers spirals into a bloody riot as militias suppress clashes and threaten the city hall. Berlin strikers press for the release of all political prisoners, including Karl Liebknecht, signaling a potential end to the militarist regime. Field Marshal von Hindenburg has appealed to workers, with Essen and Krupp plants reported affected.
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Ajant
Germany
Uierman Empire
Magdeburg
von Vindenburg
Turkey Breaks Diplomatic Ties With United States
A Constantinople dispatch reports the Ottoman government notified the American embassy that, like Austria-Hungary, it has broken relations with the United States. Washington noted no information on the severance and Bulgaria’s stance remained undefined.
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Basis
Switzerland
Paris
Constantinople
Austria-Hungary
United States
Washington
Turkey
Bulgaria
Balfour Party Lands in Washington D C
The state department announced the safe landing of British Foreign Minister Balfour and his party in Washington on April 21. Official word stated that the department had been advised of their safe arrival.
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Washington, D. C
Balfour
State Department
Department of State
Mir
Eee
Spain’s New Cabinet Vows Strict Neutrality
Madrid announces from Paris that the new cabinet will remain strictly neutral toward all belligerents. The first meeting was held privately as the note was issued to the public.
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Madrid
Spain
Paris
Gas rate ruling faults 2k cent gas rate as unconstitutional
In Topeka April 21 Judge Booth of the US District Court ruled the 2k cent gas rate set by the Kansas Public Utilities Commission as non compensatory confiscatory and unreasonably low and in violation of the Federal Constitution. The decision states interstate gas distribution by Kansas Natural Gas Co is not subject to Kansas commission rules. The County Food Committee met at the courthouse with County Commissioners township trustees and business leaders of Lawrence.
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Topeka
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Wilbur ¥. Booth
United States District Court
Paul
Morten Albaugh
Sledge
Booth
District of Kansas
Court House
Lawrence
German destroyers sunk in Dover raid near Dover River
The admiralty reports two to possibly three German destroyers sunk in a raid near Dover. Five German destroyers engaged by two Dover patrol vessels. British losses were minor with no material damage. One hundred five Germans were saved.
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London
Admiralty
Dover
Argentine Crisis Deepens Over Ship Sinking
April 21 Argentina sends a note to Germany seeking full satisfaction for the sinking of the Monte Protegide. The government warns it may break relations if Germany dodges responsibility and pledges to arm ships against submarines if prompt action is not taken. The Monte Frategide was sunk off the European coast, wounding a crew member.
Ends Long Struggle Over Eudora Bridge Contract
After lengthy bickering the commissioners of Courhis and Leavenworth counties settled the Eudora bridge dispute by awarding the reconstruction contract to Leavenworth Bridge Company for 7400 dollars. Douglas County officials joined the Leavenworth session as bids were opened and the lowest bidder awarded. Work should begin within ten days and finish in about three months.
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Courhis
Leavenworth
Eudora
Leavenworth Bridge
Douglas County
Ovation for German Ministers in Mexican Congress
A report from Mexico City states that German Minister Eckhardt received a 30 minute ovation when escorted to his seat at the Mexican congress opening. The scene featured German officials amid broader opening ceremonies observed by government agents.
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Repaso
Flenny Pletcher
Chamber of Deputies
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Eckhardt
Volunteer Proviso in Army Bill Now
Washington April 27 The army bill including the volunteer proviso passed committee 12 to 8 and moves to the house for action Monday. Leader Dent handles the bill with the volunteer amendment while Kahn of California leads the admin for selective draft. A compromise plan contemplates a 30 day volunteering window before the President authorizes a broader draft system.
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Washingen
Amerlpant
Kahn
California
Dent
Coabinet
New Bridge Lights and Chamber Road Committee Report
County commissioners installed replacement lights for the Kaw River bridge after vandalism. Shipping date unknown as orders for the future fleet face delays. Goois Roads committee members who toured Chicago Milwaukee Detroit to study hard surfaced roads met to share impressions and will present information to the executive committee at the next meeting.
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Kaw River
Chamber of Commerce Goois Roads Committee
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
Nll
Fresh Vegetables Worth More Than Canned Goods
Unusual condition cited as hoarding of staple foods drives market scarcity. Fresh vegetables priced above canned items as households seek perishable produce amid shortages and rising demand. Local vendors report limited stock and accelerated sales across multiple stalls.
Prices Fall as Spring Vegetables Reach Markets
The Chicago market reports lower fresh veg prices as spring produce arrives. Grocers expect a nationwide price drop in vegetables and fruits, with buyers hoarding less and new potatoes priced modestly above old stock. A campaign to boost chicken production by 100 million pounds over the next year was launched by the American Poultry Association.
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Chicago
Amere+ jcan Poultry Association
Sested 7 Et
Western Front pressures threaten German line at vital point
General Nivelle presses on securing a sharp angle in the German defense south of Lens. French gains in grenade fighting near Javincourt and Courcy. British forces seize the village Givlien on the Cambrai front with prisoners taken in sharp fighting.
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Bvimont Plateau
Rheims
Port de Malmaiser
General Laon
Coney Corests
Soissons
Haig
London
Paris
Javin“court
Courcy
Mont Haut
War Office
Willace
Kansas Weather Report Rounds Out Weekend
A brief weather note reports yesterday afternoon and today in Kansas. Expect slightly warmer conditions tonight with the Pane area turning somewhat warm and fair Sunday. The east portion may see a bit more warmth as nightfall approaches.
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P.m
Warner
Prohibition Petition Seeks Ban On Food Materials
A petition signed by fifty eight van playees and Sa7 pupils of Haskell Institute has been sent to Charles Curtis by the superintendent asking that food materials for liquor manufacture be prohibited. Petitions were sent to Kansas high schools and U S colleges for names nationwide.
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van Playees
Haskell Institute
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Adop
United States
Conetess
May Attend Chicago Rally National Defense Meeting
Chancellor Frank Strong of the University received a telegram inviting him to a nationwide demonstration and Mass meeting in Chicago on April 28 to back national defense and support the President. The nonpartisan event will feature a cabinet member and Theodore Roosevelt as principal speaker, with Governor Lowden presiding.
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Strong
Frank Strong
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Lowden
Hainois
Central
J. Merrick
The
National Security League
Tay
Beach of Clinton sect wins D A R prize essay contest
Betty Washington chapter awards prizes for best patriotic essays from Douglas County schools. First prize goes to Beach of the Clinton sect. second prize to Olive Stevenson of D Noa 54. Five essays entered from various county schools. Prizes decided yesterday afternoon by a committee. winners to be read at a meeting.
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Betty Washington
Would Train Soldiers At Age Of Ninety
Fragmentary report describes a veteran unit led by Captain Mere and officers guiding elderly men in medical and military training. The scene mentions a camp, a parade ground, and a focus on veteran services, with references to warrants, beds, and a site of injury.
Survey A Success in Lawrenc e Campaign
A cross survey at Lawrence completed late today with sixty five student volunteers led by Prof Moo Rimer of the University sociology department. The partial report praised high participation though exact figures were unavailable. Many offered aid like sewing, knitting, home work, office tasks, car use, gardening and donations, with a few abstaining due to Red Cross membership questions or German sympathy suspicions. Cards will be filed for future reference as workers canvassed districts starting at eight this morning.
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Camvass
Moo. Rimer
Regifment
Etaer
Elon
Red Crosse
Sepre
Red Cross
Sone
Guard Units Report Enlisted Man Counts Amid Guard Use Debate
National Guard company commanders received telegrams from Adjutant General Martin seeking numbers of enlisted men in their units. Debates surround Governor Capper asking to employ Kan. Guards to guard Kunst property, with belief of restrictions on the request.
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National Guard
Martin
Capper
Two More Ships Sunk in April Naval Losses
A Copenhagen dispatch via Central News reports the German submarine sunk the Bergenjut with eight crew killed. London April 21 officials say Ringhem outward from Rotterdam with a safe conduct was sunk. A correction notes Martha Potts and John Mull are white. Mull is a former US sailor who served on the border with the First Kansas.
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Copenhagen
Bergenjut
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Ringhem
Beanel
Rotterdam
Journal-World
Martha Potts
John Mull
Mull
United States
First
Kansas
Northwestern Juniors Agree to War Time Stocking Ban
A majority of Northwestern University junior girls in Evanston pledged to give up silk stockings ice cream and similar luxuries for the duration of the war. The measure follows an edict issued by class president Miss Imogene Voorhees.
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Northwestern University
Chicago
Evanston
Imogene Voorhees
Unexplained Fall Kills Frank Kent at Bartel des Svodt House
Frank L. Kent, 29, an employee of HL firm, died after falling in an elevator shaft at the Bartel des Svodt House on Massachusetts street. Fellow workers suspect he was crushed against the gate after entering the elevator. Coroner found no criminal negligence. no inquest held. Kent recently enlisted with Company H of the First Kansas regiment and had just posed for photos for the unit when the accident occurred. He leaves a New York brother and two sisters in Lawrence. funeral set for 5:30 p.m. tomorrow from 610 West Fourth Avenue, with burial in Paola Monday morning.
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Massachusetts Street
Frank L. Kent
Kent
Lawrence
First Kansas Regiment
New York
Lauwrence
West Fourth
O'Clork
Rex
E. F. Stauffer
Paola
Capper Names Waters On National Council
Topeka Kansas April 21 Upon request from Secretary of War Baker to appoint one delegate from Kansas to attend a meeting of the national defense council in Washington May 2 Governor Capper today named Henry J Waters president of Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan and a member of the Kansas defense council The delegates who will come from every state will form an auxiliary body to the national council and will direct the work in their states President Waters will speak on national defense measures to Lawrence people at Robinson gymnasium tomorrow night
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Topeka
Kans
Secretary of War
Baker Toe
Kansas
National Defense Council
Washington
Governor Capper
Henry J. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas Defense Council
National Council
German plot in U S to disrupt Russian entente
The Federal Secret Service uncovered a major German scheme aimed at breaking the anti-German entente by using Russo-Americans. Propaganda favoring a separate peace for Russia appeared in Russian language American newspapers. The plan leveraged Petrograd's amnesty to sway Russian officials via revolutionaries returning home.
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Federal
Secret Service
Russia
Petrograd
Clean Up Week Ends in Lawrence Drives Compliance Split
Mayor Francisco announced that parts of Lawrence responded well to the spring clean up drive against unnecessary jitter. Others failed to observe the occasion and will face enforcement as a city officer begins rounds. Local organizations aided the cleanup push.
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Lawrence
Francisco
Suffrage Amendment Passes in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb April 21 The women's suffrage amendment passed the senate with few dissenting votes and now requires the governor's signature to become law A Good Roads meeting of the Chamber of Commerce executive committee is set for Monday evening to review the committee's report Some observers note that apathy is mistaken for illness in public interest
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Lincoln
Neb
Chamber of Conmerce
Good Roads Committee
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