French Capture German Trenches Near St Mihiel
Allied forces report French capture of approximately half a mile of German trenches near St Mihiel in the southern outer sector. French and British actions continue around Dardanelles with renewed bombardments of Turkish forts and intensified fighting at Ypres. The Dardanelles campaign sees ships in the straits. Italian Austrian talks progress at Rome.
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London
St Mihiel
Paris
Helwium
Tla
Ypier
Dardanelles
Straits
Smyrna
Asia’ Minor
Gulf of Sares
Ypres
Peritisi
Teas
John Wagner Seeks Governor Seat for 191? Campaign
Former Douglas County resident John Wagner announces candidacy for governor with a backstory of banking work. He started a bank at Lae rtapton and rose to president of the State Bankers Association, signaling a steady rise in finance-backed political aims.
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Douglas County
John J. Wagner
Deward Wealile
Rentine
Yatley Horton
Naini Nest
Mear
Tor al Tomiter
Wanner
Lye
Laertapton
Thi Te Stiitle Bank
State Association of
Ste Vankers
Floods drown thirteen in Mood area near Austin
Austin reports a deadly flood along Walter Creek during last night’s storm. At least thirteen people are believed drowned, with several bodies recovered near Trinity aid streets and nearby Shoal Creek. Rescue crews assist residents, while authorities fear more deaths as waters recede.
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Austin
Texas
Walter Creek
Wen Ao
Waller Creek
Shoal Creek
Mile Wile
Motorman Held Responsible in Virginia Freight Collision
A report by the Interstate Commerce Commission finds a motorman at fault after a Virginia Railway collision at Pamv...Park where seven passengers were killed and 58 injured. The agency blames dereliction of duty by the Virginia-Hailw Thaeer Company officials. The electric train allegedly ran 30 to 35 mph and failed to stop at a grade crossing, with investigators noting the train was long with the clerk and the operator's actions under scrutiny. In Lawrence today Geo. Sentert and daughter were visited by Mr. R. Collins of Kansas City.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia -Hailw Thaeer
Tel
Interstate Commerce
Porto
Calliston
Virginia
Pamvinomit Parke van
Liston
Tickets Going Well for Lawrence Baseball Season
Interest in the Lawrence baseball club grows as ticket sales near sufficient for organization. Town men show support for a summer team despite weaker last season, with plans to boost activity and gauge ongoing efforts for future games.
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Lawrence
Summier Ten
Puture
Water Wind and Fire Ravage Texas Bridges Die in Storm
A powerful storm swept across Texas and eastern Oklahoma last night causing deaths and extensive property damage. Rescue teams battled floods and fires as homes were destroyed near Fort Worth and Austin. dozens missing or believed drowned. Local crews reported trains delayed and bridges under threat as rainfall and wind collapsed structures and sparked fires. Names and ages of some victims included Mrs S. Flzed and Harvey Ring family members among the dead and missing. Local authorities urged caution as weather threats continued into the night.
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Texas
Qersons
Oklahoma
Saul
Ari
Christolal
Goldwins
Helming
Ramsdell
Tositon
Jaua Tevin Owpeek
Waller Creek
Astin
Thrall
Tivler
Tos Ois
Dalkey
Chickasha
Drs
Purcell
SY Oallack
Cherganear
Austin
Louis
U.S
Flzed
Elbert
Edwin Ezeth
Martha Virginia Zed
Slarveying
Mays
Wing
Harvey Ring
Helen Ming
Daneshiter
Winkler
Win
Rachel Curtis
Theaters National
Great Northern
Perkins Named Vice President of Second District
O Perkins attended the Kansas State Tankers Association convention in Wiel where he participated in sessions and was elected vice president of the Second district. Delegates praised Wielita hosts for entertaining the guests. DY Hongoland returned after visiting a daughter here. Prof ALN Stavdevant conducted business during the event.
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O. Perkins
Perkins
Wie
Kansas’’ State Tankers Association
Snhjvets
Daesuventiaee
Wielita
DY Hongoland
Dia
Roosevelt On The Stand Four Days In Court
Theodore Roosevelt testified for a fourth day in the supreme court cross examination. He said he viewed William Barnes as a mix of Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, opposing severing loyalties and noting past political shifts. He recalled interactions with Barnes and discussed perceptions of the era’s political alliances.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
Wm. Barnes
Mr. Jekyll
Mr. Hhivde
Lasseed
Win. Iving
Limo
Mr Hyde
Mae Betters
Mr. Barnes
Hingis
Roosevelt
Korea
Tyvins
Trawler St Lawrence Torpedoed and Sunk in North Sea
Grimsby trawler St Lawrence was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea. Seven survivors were rescued by a nearby ship later reporting submarine activity. The crew's names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Civimsiv
Len
St Lawrence
Ghierrisieven
Liaw Renee
Announce Graduates From High School Class of Ohno
Graduates completed prescribed courses and are eligible for diplomas. Names listed include Robert Albgeh, rank Hriees, Wil-Wisin Disiper, Demsey Millet, Hernan Roger Iles Gress, and many others. The ceremony recognizes the Class of the High School with graduates awaiting diploma conferral.
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Ohno
Robert Albgeh
Rank Hriees
Wil- Wisin Disiper
Demsey Millet
Hernan Roger Iles Gress
Wil Ty Kaem “Taner
Albert Ainshoan
Richard’ Holloway
Lawrence Wie
Walter Keeler
Judius Krebs
Karl Kreider
Howard Lasher
Alden Sogay
Throld Honganecker
Kansas Weather Poll Reports Mixed Conditions
Readable weather note shows unsettled conditions with showers possible tonight and Saturday. West portion may see rain, with rainfall around 0.90 inches. cooler air expected by Saturday follow a warmer spell yesterday.
Willard Seeks Equal Pay Like Johnson's Prize
Kansas City April 24 Thirteen the nl dalkirs was the sunq begs Willard received for defeating Jack Johnson. Willard said he would get the same amount of money as Johnson did when defending his title. The champion named Charles Cutler the Wrestler as to level him with the heavyweight.
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Willard
Johnson
Kansas City
Jack Johnson
Stoluson
Pi Beta Phi to Build New Chapter House in Lawrence
Pi Beta Phi sorority announces plans to construct a large modern chapter house in Lawrence. The building, to be completed next fall, will be located on Michigan Street near 40th and will span two stories over a finished basement. The home will accommodate about seventeen residents.
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Pi Beta Pui
Pi Veta Phi
Lawrence
Chephan
Tpiaint
ASSOCIATED PRESS Elect Officers Chosen For Coming Term
The Associated Press board of directors elected officers for the coming term led by president Frank J. Mayes of Washington. Daniel K. Moore of New Orleans Pines was named first vice president with Benjamin V. Anthony of Hartford second vice president. Melville H. Stone was secretary and general manager, Frederick Ray Martin chief telegraph and assistant general manager, and J. O. Youalt treasurer. The executive committee includes Wegstnapp, Clark, Book, Noyes, Qvhs, Maclean, and Victor Song.
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New York
Anamal
Associated Press
Frank J. Mayes c
Washington
Sweeney Elected Secretary in Kansas Bankers Group
Flect Sweeney has been elected secretary of the Kansas State Bankers Association as the organization considers uniting with the nearby Kasia association. The plan to merge two associations was discussed at recent meetings with mixed opinions, and a decision is expected after the Kansas Bankers meeting.
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Kansas State Bankers’ Association
T. d. Sweeney
Kansas State Bankers
Kansas Bankers
Golden Belt line faces road improvements plan
A letter from Golden Belt Line president Mer Perkins describes efforts by the Dowel Reads Association to improve travel on the stretch from Desoto to Lawrence. He notes current travel hazards and proposes a river crossing at Boteler with a southern Lawrence route to provide safer, faster service for continental travel.
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Mer
Perkins
Renner Springs
Boter
Lawrence
Vf Owe
Tornado Injures Seven In Oklahoma Night Storm
Seven persons were injured in a tornado that struck near Shawnee Oklahoma last night destroying Wy Whitley’s home. Telephone and telegraph wires were down across the area. No fatalities or discharges were reported.
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Shawnee
Okla
Wy 1
Whitley
Teres
Lawrence Envisions Largest U S Market for Horses and Mules
Lawrence emerges as a major national hub as thousands of horses and mules pass through for government service in Europe and domestic use. Brooks Sparks notes 3,000 horses may be sold to United States Britain and France this summer, with a typical price around 200 for mules and horses. The yard at Sparks & Son near the stock yards becomes a staging point with federal inspections in Kansas City while Lawrence asserts itself as the nation’s largest market by capacity and proximity to Omaha Kansas City and St Joseph, aided by Missouri and western farmers feeding the supply.
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Iwattit
United States
Europe
Giet “Durhiy
Great Britain
France
Civeat
Lawrence Ig
Hawkins
Kansas City
Lawrence
Cian Pacille
Baet of
Sparks & Sen
Duiwkits
van Taperthan
Omaha
Kanesas City
St. Joseph
Phittshare
Missouri
Kidnappers Fail in Thaw Abduction Plot Disclosed
An alleged plan to abduct Harry Thaw from New York authorities was thwarted. Norfolk Virginia officials and sheriff Grifenhagen report a failed scheme to move Thaw by car to a neighboring state, with a potential $1000 offer rejected by a city official.
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Harry K. Thaw
New York
Phaety Rendill Thaw
New York State
Norfolk
Grifenhagen
Ek J. Groehl
Viel Sitoraey
Dyon
7 Ni
Thaw
Bin
Virginia
New Jersey
Ted Saxs
Veatar Hung
Wernson Found Guilty on Liquor Import Charge
Wernson was found guilty of importing liquor into the state in violation of the prohibition law. The conviction occurred this morning before Justice J. B. Wilson. He received a jail sentence and a fine of twenty dollars.
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Mle Vernson
J. B. Wilson
Fustice el
April Showers Boost Crops in Kansas Farmland
April showers fall with regularity aiding farmers as alfalfa and grass ground to shape for upcoming crops. Wheat is in excellent condition and Kansas farmers enjoy good feed prospects, easing early harvest expectations and bolstering hopes for a solid crop year.
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Kansas
Engineers Parade Was Big Success
Engineers parade in Brooklyn featured Krupp and disappearing guns, siege and coast defense displays, and a university band. Various engineering departments showcased stunt vehicles, transit and chain machinery, and intricate architectural props while miners rescued a worker after an explosion.
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Phe University
Martial Mnsic
Brooklyn Bridge
Otle University Qweders
Oan
Haudegis Wats
Kinnense Krupp
Trentas
Miotar
Pwayer
Univ
Amie Seine
Tarade Results In Fatality As Harness Horse Drops Dead
During an engineers parade this morning on Thirteenth Street near Mississippi a white horse pulling a float collapsed and died. The team was owned by George Griffin, a livery stable operator in Kansas City who bought the animal about a month ago. Heart disease is cited as the cause.
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Thirteenth Street
Mississippi
Aleee Ak
Geerze Me Griffin
Griffin
Kansas City
Team blocks the traffic by bus horses on street
Motorists complain of a team hitched to a bus blocking the west side of streets near Eldridge. When the team is left standing, passing street cars are unable to pass, prompting calls for the driver to turn and clear the route. Legvenwurth visits yesterday.
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Eldridge
Two Miles of Bad Highway Showdown in Grant Township
A road gracing contest in firant township tested two graders for sixteen hours each on opposite washout streches. Adams Royal King and Russell Mosul machines competed, with the Grant township board to select a winner and consider purchasing one grader for future work. Observers noted similar performance and noted the Russell machine briefly sank in quicksand before being freed by a Shaw tractor. Continuous rains and snows left roads tough but serviceable, pending final board decisions.
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Firant
Grant Township
Tle
Charles Young
Union Pasific
North Lawrence
Johan Morgin Place
Phottis Campbell
Fort Madison
Iowa
Dello Brothers
Cendes
Russell Mosul
Tis
William Tandon
A. C. Shaw
Prive
Adams
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Pms
Geo. Sentert and Daughter
Lawrente
Mr. R. Collins
Bayne
Barnes
Olney
Associated Press Elect
Flect Sweeney
Bonner
Wernson
Engineers
Granttat
Aly
Tarade
Phillis Visttel
Legvenwurth
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