Germany Balks at Dutch Attitude Amid War-Insult Talks
Netherlands and Germany debate gravel shipments as Hague holds an extraordinary session. Berlin warned of possible war moves over U boat raids in the South Atlantic. Uruguay and Argentina expected to declare war on Germany as Berlin prepares public notice via Amsterdam and Montevideo reports.
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Uruguay
Argentine
South Atlantic
London Daily News
Holland
Germany
London
Handelsblad
Amsterdam
United States
Great Britain
South America
Argentina
Berlin
Exchange
Montevideo
France
Switzerland
Uruguan Republic
County von Luxberg
Bennos Aires
Company B Drill Strengthened with 24 Recruits and Promotions
Company B achieved full attendance with 100 men and officers and added 24 recruits since joining state troops. Three promotions followed: FE C Stauffer to sergeant, John R Bell to sergeant, and Henry E Neustifter to corporal. Mrs Agnes Morton, former resident, died in Los Angeles on April 12 at age 82.
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Raul Dinsmoor
H. B. Maxwell
FE. C. Stauffer
John R. Bell
Henry E. ‘Neustifter
Harry Ziesenis Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Telegram from Mr and Mrs Charles Ziesenis confirms their son Harry has been promoted to second lieutenant after attending officers training school in San Antonio. He received his commission in the Signal Corps last Friday and will report to Camp Funston with the 314th Signal Battalion after a short leave.
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Harry Ziesenis
Charles Ziesenis
Harry
San Antonio
Signal Corps
Camn Funston
314Th Signal Battalion
Cadet Flyer Dies in Memphis Air Crash
Cadet Roger W Patterson, attached to the U S Army aviation school at Parks Field, fell from his airplane at about 1000 feet today and was killed.
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Memphis
Roger W. Patterson
United States Army Aviation School
Parks Field
British Prepare for Teuton Blow in Western Front Push
British and French forces brace for a renewed German assault on the Somme front with Haig reporting intensified enemy activity near Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens. The British navy conducted a raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge to disrupt German submarine bases, while infantry strengthened positions north of Albert and along the Lys front with 60 prisoners taken.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Belgian
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Hobson
Santiago
Cervera
Somme
Haig
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
Serre
Albert
Lys
Flanders
Paris War Office
Rébecq
Wytscheatie
Bill White Will Talk At Theta Sigma Phi Meeting
William Allen White famous war writer and emporia Gazetteer will headline the first annual Theta Sigma Phi gathering at the University of Kansas, April 25 to 27. Fourteen universities represented, with campus tea at the Hotel Muehlebach and a tour of Kansas City newspaper plants. Notable speakers include Helen Bennett, Charles Dillon, Marion Lewis, and national officers Helen Ross Lantz, Cassie Lawrence Bryant et al.
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William Allen White
Emnoria Gazetteer
Theta Sigma Phi
University of Kansas
Muehlebach
Kansas City
Helen Bennett
Chicago
Charles Dillon
Capper farm _ publications
Marion Lewis
K. U. Department of Journalism
Woman’s
Minneapolis Journal
Helen Ross Lantz
Cassie
Lawrence Bryant
Seattle
Kathleen Sullivan Darrin
Wilkinsburg
Bry] Dill
Bremerton
Wash
Beautification Plan for Kaw River Bridge North Approach
Lawrence city officials consider adding light concrete rails on both sides of the north approach to the Kaw River bridge. A matching railing along Locust Street would protect the public from high river banks and beautify the city’s Santa Fe entry. Officials favor shared county city funding after a conference on post costs.
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Lawrence Bridge
Locust Street
W. W. Holyfield
Lawrence
Cleland
On Trial Today L H Smith Embezzlement Trial
L H Smith stands before Judge John Clarke on embezzlement charges for $2,700 against Infanti ne Oil Company. The Kaiser has spoken much about God yet not to God, as divine distance bars contact with such a man.
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L. H. Smith
Infantine Oil Company
John Clarke
the Kaiser
God
Turks and Bulgars to Be Our Enemies Also
In Washington today the Senate debated declarations of war with Turkey and Bulgaria. Senator Brandegee’s resolution and Senator King’s proposal were laid over for action tomorrow. Senator Knox offered a substitute urging the president to inform the Senate of reasons against war.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Turkey
Bulgaria
Brandégee
Connecticut
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
King
Utah
Wilson
Knox
Pennsylvania
Brandegee
Brandeged
France
Pomerene
Ohio
Brannegee
Germany
Borah
Idaho
Governor defers appointment to Senate amid Russia envoy link
In Jefferson City Missouri on April 23 Governor Gardner announced a proposed appointment of David R. Francis, already ambassador to Russia, to the United States Senate to fill the late Senator W. J. Stone's seat. Secretary Lansing reportedly advised against the action and Gardner said no election has been made.
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Francis
Jefferson City
David R. Francis
Russia
United States Senate
W. J. Stone
Lansing
Gardner
Emergency call seeks flour hoarders surrender by May 14
United States Food Administration urges consumers to turn in surplus wheat flour within 30 days to grocers by May 14. Hoarders face guilt after May 15. standard allowances are 14 pounds for two and 24 pounds for four per 30 days, with excess turned in to the original dealer.
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United States Food Administration
United States
K U Casualty List Reports 28 Names In War Losses
Washington April 28 casualty list shows 28 names with two killed in action one died of wounds four died of disease nine wounded severely seven wounded slightly including Lieut Bernard N McMeel wounded severely and Lieuts Thomas M Holmes and McNeil wounded slightly. McMeel is a former KU student and Phi Kappa member son of Mr and Mrs B J McMeel of Meade Kansas whose sister Anne attends the university. He trained at Kot Sheridan and went to France after a month’s furlough sailing January and arriving in France early February.
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Washington
Bernard N. McMeel
Thomas M. Holmes
de McNeil
McMeel
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Taieutenant McMeel
Lawrence
Phi Nappa
United States
France
Douglas Co. Quota Exceeded Predicted By Tomorrow
Reports indicate Douglas County will surpass its quota by tomorrow with Lawrence already over the target. Local officials urge caution and monitor developments as figures rise.
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Douglas CO
Liberty Bond drive pushed by Douglas county workers
Workers vow to surpass the Third Liberty Loan quota in Douglas county with persistent campaigning. Reports indicate $400,000 in bank accounts tied to bond sales and collectors say subscriptions could reach $440,000, aiming to deter pro-Germans and slackers. Officials expect $600,000 total, urging all residents to subscribe or be seen as slackers and lose liberty.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Lusitania
Doulas County
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Jack Jones Visits Lawrence on Boston Business
Boston businessman Mr. Jack Jones traveled yesterday to Lawrence to conduct private affairs. He spent the day in meetings and returned home in the evening.
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Jack Jones
Boston
Lawrence
Local visitors share week with Ewing family in town
Mrs Richard Cox and baby Arlene Elizabeth arrive from Topeka to spend the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Perry Ewing. The visit marks a brief family gathering with the Ewing household welcoming the guests.
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Richard Cox
Arlene Elizabeth
Topeka
Perry Ewing
Unsettled Kansas Weather With Possible Showers
The Kansas weather report notes unsettled conditions with probable showers tonight and little change in temperature. Forecasts from yesterday and today indicate varying times for updates but no sharp shifts in air mass or precipitation expected.
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Tod
Lost Two Recruits From Farmers Labor Reserve
Report from Lawrence describes two boys from the KX C line farm labor reserve who rode to the city on interurban. Their father, a Kansas City postor, arrived and reclaimed them after deeming earlier reports of death exaggerated. They attempted to sell machines claiming guardians were dead and planned to work on farms. Police questioned a bicycle vendor, secured addresses, and notified Kansas City authorities. Mrs Puller and Mrs Moody from Hindora visited Lawrence today.
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KX. C
Sam
Kansas City
Lawrence Overland
Lawrence
Eiail
Mrs Lawrence Green Visits Father In Lawrence Kansas
Mrs Lawrence Green of Junction City Kansas visits her father Mr El Wilson in Lawrence Kansas during a family stay. The note records a short social visit with no additional events or dates.
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Lawrence- Green
Junction City, Kans
el Wilson
Lawrence
BritishRaid On Ostend Zeebrugge Submarine Bases
London reports British naval forces raided the German submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge, blowing up five decoyed old cruisers filled with concrete. The Admiralty says the raid achieved a reasonable measure of success, aiming to deny the Allies the use of these ports for submarines.
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London
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
British Raid on Submarine Bases Reported
News from Washington notes the British raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge as a step in the anti U boat campaign. Casualties and losses among British ships and crews are reported, with details of destructions at Zeebrugge and Bruges Canal entrances and bombed Belgian harbor facilities.
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Washington
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Navy Department
Cattégat
British Isles
Sir Eric
Brugger Canal
Zeebrugmee
Mail Carriers Serve as U S Bond Salesmen in Thrift Stamps Drive
Post office carriers and local banks promote Thrift Stamps and Baby Bonds in Lawrence as part of the Third Liberty Loan effort. Carriers average over 200 bonds weekly with schools and stores boosting participation. The drive uses card networks encouraging buyers to exchange for Baby Bonds at the post office.
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Lawrence
Freyneb
Gentlemenly Pastime Shooters Enter Police Court
A Saturday night gambling case involving Simmons, held on a charge of craps, prompted the appearance of Charles Hoarding alongside Simmons. Simmons was released on bond and is scheduled to attend police court at ten oclock with Hoarding, who pleaded not guilty and had his trial set for the same hour.
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Simmons
Tate
Jude Finel
Charles Hoarding
Retailers Urged to Accept Flour Returns Without Pay
Kansas merchants and mills must take back flour from consumers by May 15 with no compensation, under U.S. Food Administration orders. Returns limited to a 30 day supply per person monthly, dealers to refund or issue receipts, ensuring price parity with current local retail rates.
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Wichita
Kans
Kansas
Walter P. Innes
U. S
Food Administration
Jefferson Barracks Prepares for Second Draft Quota
Jefferson Barracks Missouri will process about 12 000 drafted men moving through May 1 to 10. The April 23 report from St Louis notes 49 843 draftees ordered by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Bar racks will handle mobilization, with Missouri Kansas and Iowa supplying the troops. Colonel George K Hunter comments on minimal crowding due to rapid throughflow.
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Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Crowder
Jefferson Attacks
George K. Hunter
Missouri
Kansas
Towa
Red Cross Receives 500 Pounds Yarn for Sock Knitting
Local Red Cross collects five hundred pounds of yarn at headquarters to be issued to knitters for making socks for men overseas. Call during office hours to obtain yarn. One hundred pairs of socks have already been knitted in Lawrence and are ready to ship.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Lawrence
Noted Editor William Ellsworth to address University Club
William Ellsworth editor of the Century Magazine and Century Publishing for thirty seven years will speak to University Club members tonight. He will discuss anecdotes and experiences from his writing career.
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William Ellsworth
Century Magazine
Century Publishing Com
University Club
Ellsworth
Ameri
Red Cross opens sub station at Cordice School
A Red Cross headquarters will open tomorrow at Cordice School for residents of the south part of Lawrence County and nearby ladies. An empty room will be fitted with tables and sewing articles, five sewing machines provided, and Mrs Avie Carroll will oversee operations starting tomorrow afternoon. The plan is to merge work on Wednesday unless adjusted by demand.
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Red Cross
Cordice
T Lawrence
Avie Carroll
Lawrence shipment nets three loads to Clinton owner
Ge White of Clinton delivered three loads of hoys to Lawrence today weighing 4,610 pounds and bringing in a neat sum of $783.70 for the owner.
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Ge White
Clinton
Lawrence
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