Battle Rages Along Wolay Front Near Arras
British and German forces clash in an intense battle along the Wolan line east of Arras as Diermans retreat from the Hindenburg defenses. Two wedges push toward Vitry while fighting shifts to machine guns and artillery amid limited open siege tactics. Casualties reported on both sides. broader strategic stakes loom over Donard and Cambrai with potential Italian-style outcomes unclear. Reports also note German munition industry repression amid rising domestic discontent and Turkish forces driven from Amara to Samara in Mesopotamia.
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Wolan
Arras
Diermans
Hindenburg
Haig
Donard
Cambrai
Scarpe River
Lae paeme-Cambrai
Muntion
Austria
London
Bapaume-Cambrai
St. Quentin Cannal
Beauchamp
Villers-Mouish
Gainel
Monefy
Toqux
Mesopotamia
Amara
Gtabilnt
War Office
Samara
Yeatentay
Germans Tighten Up British Headquarters Near Froner
The Associated Press reports German resistance stiffens as British approach nears Hindenburg positions. Advancing along the Arras front, British gains were made at dawn while counter attacks and German diary entries describe a decisive push. Berlin says gains only on the Cambrai road and an Arras breakthrough failed.
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Froner
Armiers Apara
Drocourt Quant
St. Quentin
Lille
Hindenburg
Arras
Berlin
London
Cambrai
President Signs War Bond Bill for Five Billion Bonds
President Wilson signed a war bond bill authorizing five billion dollars in government bonds and two billion in treasury certificates. Certificates offered through reserve banks rose to 250 million and were fully absorbed. In New York, over 1300 men filed to attend the Plattsburg military training camp, with the enrolling office extended past midnight.
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Washington
Wilson
Treasury
Bush
New York
Plattsburg
Grade cards for county graduation exams to be mailed
County superintendent CL T. Hawley has finished grading papers from the April 7 and 14 county exams for common schools. Grade cards will likely be sent tomorrow morning. Exams for eight month schools are set for May 1 and 4.
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CL T. S Hawley
T Schools
Britain to Receive First Slice of War Loan
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo will announce the amount and terms of a five billion dollar loan under congressional authority. Britain is the first entente nation to be aided, with three billion dollars allotted to the allies. Final bond offerings and details are pending official reports from allied governments.
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Washington
Great Britain
McAdoo
Congress
Editors Gather for Annual Associated Press Convention
Editors from across the United States and Canada converge in New York for the annual convention of the American Newspaper Publishers Association at the Waldorf. The opening session marks the start of discussions on industry standards and press practices.
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AU Party
United States
New York
Daldislerg
Jhaws
Canadier
Associated Press
The
Waldorf
Associai
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Tonmar Jaw
Disci
French Commission Lands in America
The French commission led by Marshall Foch and former Premier Viviani arrived in Washington aboard the French liner escorted by American destroyers. State Department notes the arrival as part of official work and declares a welcoming reception by embassy and military attachés.
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Washington, D. C
Department of State
Marshall Doetfre
Viviani
Beenel
Washington
Coffie
Estonia
Hater
Department
British General Criticizes Universal Service In War Effort
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant General Bridges of the British commission describing universal military service as almost fanatical. He says the volunteer system cost valuable citizens and pulled families into the war economy as war becomes democratic and nation against nation. He notes Britain shifted from peace to war and built a large army, while avoiding specifics about American questions.
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Washington
Bridges
British Commission
Tuiday
Cnil
England
Hyde
Bridlgres
St Small Forve
Europe
British Officials Start to Do Business in Washington
British officials, led by Foreign Secretary James Balfour, began arranging a series of business conferences with American officials in Washington. The talks follow courtesy visits and a White House dinner, with cabinet dinners and inter appearances on the program for the coming days.
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Washington, D.C
James Balfour
Balfour
Henney
Seveelaries
Lansing
Pak- Hetu
Ittury
Ferrs
Washington
Pardge
British Commission
Wilson
Humble Wins Prize in "College Spirit" Essay Contest
Best Exsay on "College Spirit" by HT W Hlumbie wins top prize in the University Daily Kansan faculty evaluation. Judges include Joseph Wo Man of the Lawrence Journal World, Mona Clarke Hartman, and Baal Creever.
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HT. W. Hlumbie
University Daily Kansan
Eva Bers
Joseph Wo
Lawrence Journal: World
Mona Clarke Hartman
Baal Creever
Su Clase
Essiays
Ty Willard Wattles
Josephine Auertiary
Tumble
Pius
Hurnln
Purers Employes Urged to Plant Gardens for Waryou Farm Aid
A circulay sent to employees of the Chicago Pacific railroad by management in Omnia Nebraska urges cooperation to grow gardens and reserve farm produce. It calls on workers to plant on available garden spaces, urge others to plant, and mobilize business groups to support farm food production during the war. The note emphasizes a national appeal from President Wilson and outlines steps for community involvement.
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Aetna Gardens
Chien Pacific Railroad
We Medetiges
Omnia
Kansas Weather Report Update
Partly cloudy tonight with a likely shower in the east portion. Cooler tonight into Wednesday, especially in the east and south portions. The forecast covers yesterday afternoon through today with noted a.m. and p.m. observations.
Potatoes Prices Fall As New Crop Hits Market
The arrival of new potatoes affects prices with a drop noted yesterday. Wholesale costs eased from 40 to 15 ids, shipments from Michigan Wisconsin and Maine were heavy, while storage issues and barrels influenced pricing. Major markets including New York Pennsylvania and Colorado saw varied shipments and prices as the new crop moved through the supply chain.
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Chicago
Isidut
Michigein
Wisconsin
Maine
Eden
Phantasy Mie
Colorule
Nias
York
New Detoos
Pennsylvania
Sid Tutefaia Thad Oumdler Shipanenta
Clark Opposes Draft Measure Amid War Debate
Representative Anthony of Kane, GOP, charged munition stockholders are pushing a conscription propaganda campaign. He warned the administration aims to rush passage, calling the measure almost criminally negligent and urging a three month volunteer period if necessary. He cited safety and equipment concerns and questioned assurances of wartime readiness.
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Congress
National Security League
Comeres
War Department
Anthony of
Kaneatts
Omeniittee
Acordia
Cate
Anthony
Col orado Springs visit planned by commerce group
A visit by a group described as Cole Spr Character of Commerce is being planned to Colorado Springs with potential auto start in May. The itinerary will be set once responses are received and aims to better acquaint participants with local interests and businesses.
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Yahwade
Cole Spr
Hcolorado Springs
Colorado Springs
Debate on Army Bill Heats Up in Congress This Week
The war army bill faces a possible vote in the House on Thursday and in the Senate by week’s end as opposition to raising an army by selective service grows. Leaders remain confident the measure will pass. Also noted, Dr. James A. Naismith receives a wartime leave of absence from the University. An interview with Alfred Lohmann discusses plans for economic domination in a Berlin publication.
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Washington
Senate
Naismith
James A. Naismith
Deetor Naismith
Kyrie National Guard
London
Berlin
Alfred Lohmann
Ocean Navigation Co
Two State Speakers to Address Lawrence Welfare Meetings
Kansas welfare organizers announce joint sessions in Lawrence with J Re Cod ding and Theodore Hansen to mobilize county and city welfare work. Attendees include ministers and civic leaders as they plan conferences in Kansas City and nearby towns this week.
Paving Bids Delayed by Absence of City Commissioner
The city commissioners postponed action on four paving bids opened yesterday for Winona Avenue Aline Street North Lawrence and Elo Street. Bids will be reconsidered this afternoon at three o'clock due to one member's absence. The North Lawrence citizens committee recommendations will be considered before any bid is accepted.
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eCity
Thirteenth Street
Winona Avenue
Aline
Fourth
Elo Street
North Lawrence
Committee of Citizens of
Acto Gate
Estely
Enamine Candid... Navy Wing Exam Committee Details
Candidates for a Navy enlistment examination will be held June 27 at fixed and later venues. Eligible boys aged 16 to 20 must pass in United States history arithmetic algebra geometry and plane geometry. Deficiency in any subject will reject.
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United? States
Gore Raiphy
United States
Missionary to Speak at Congregational Church
Bates Patterson of the Stet Brown missionary work will speak Friday at the Mynmuth Congregational Church on The Menace of Mormonism. An afternoon session for women discusses polygamy and its impact. Patterson will address community interest and present a sermon in the study school setting.
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Linn
Rey ‘Tostemmon
Beady
Baat
Puasa
Balke
Rainessand
Missouri
Tyes i Byrnes CP
Rana
Bates Patterson
Stet Brown Missionary Workere
United Ste Hps
Anvil
Op. Mo
Mynmuth Congregational
Ehuneh
Oast
Mins Patterson
Selroels
Tae
Chieti
Getels
Sud
Concrete roads and factory plans dominate Chamber talk
The Chamber of Commerce discusses road improvements in the northern part of the county and a proposed all‑purpose factory by Burn-Manger & Root Co. Officials cite fire protection needs and urged establishment of a labor bureau. Walter Wellhouse reports on the warn proposition as leaders push for funding, roads, and industrial projects in Topeka and nearby towns.
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Burn- Manger, & Root Company
City
Walter Wellhouse
City Forester
Wellhouse
Aukake
My.Ober
Chamber of Corameree
Bureau of
Lahore
Sean
Adteton
Alk. Lewis
Portland Cement Eonpiay
Ramsas City
John Fitzpatrick
Gort
T. J. van Neste
At Leavenworth
Lawrence
Arthur Renns
Better Baby Week
Dr Benvy
Commerer
Cannts
Explosion Kills Three At Coulburg Plant
Three powder workers died in an explosion at the Coulburg plant of Actna Explosives in Armingham Alabama. The cause is unknown and officials ordered an investigation. Senator A. Smith, auditing Fraternal Aid Union books, was summoned to Austin Texas for a special legislative session.
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Armingham
Ala
Coulburg
Actna Explosives Company
Cmpany
A. Smith
Cupreme
Fraternal Aid Union
Austin
Tex
Meade Named On War Bond Committee For Kansas
I J Meade vice president of the Lawrence National Bank was named a member of the National War Bond Thrift Committee for Kansas by LH Wulfekubler president of the Kansas Strnkers Association. He said the American Bankers Association backs selling seven billion war bonds and Kansas bankers will support the effort as they have in the past.
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Kansas
I. J. Meade
Lawrence National Bank
National War Loank Thrift Committee
LH. Wulfekubler
Kansas Strnkers Association
American Bankers Association
Meade
Germans in Santa Catharina prepare revolt in South Brazil
Telegraph reports from Parana confirm German concentrations in Santa Catharina as a suspected insurrection nears. The cable notes the tense situation in the southern Brazilian state amid growing unrest among German communities.
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Rio Inneve
Brazil
Parana
Brasilian
Santa Catharina
South
Dinner date moved for Lawrence Country Club tournament
The Lawrence Country Club dinner tournament now ends Monday evening April 40 instead of May 1 due to a schedule conflict with Mayete of the University of Kansas golf members. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. the ladies club provides and serves the dinner. unplaying members may attend with notice before Saturday night and a 50 cent Red Cross donation. Captains listed as WE Spaulding and Arthur MacMurtoy.
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Lawrence Country Club
Mayete
University of Kansay
Red Cross Liter
Red Cross
WE. Spaulding
Arthur MacMur- Toy
Lawrence Musicians Praise Carm en Opera by Parsons Chorus
The Parsons Community Chorus with Lawrence artists under Arthur Nevin earned praise for the Carmen performance. Soloist Gola Coffelt and harpist Dorothy Bell impressed. Chanute Parsons Lawrence groups regret not mounting Palm Sunday concert due to cost. Resolutions thanked Prof. Nevin. Norwegian steamer Reice sunk by a German submarine. Skjold also reported sunk.
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Parsons
Arthur Nevin
Lawrence
Mr. Nevin
Nevin
Gola Coffelt
Dorothy Bell
Parsons and
Chanute
Chanute, Parsons and Lawrence
Lawwrence
Palm Sunday
Lonion
Norway
Christiania
Reice
North Sea
Skjold
Atlantic
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Texas Senate Today
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Theodore Hansen
Kansas City
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Frank Strouie
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Miss Patterson
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Amcox
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Duglas County
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Knight ‘Templars
McCook Field
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