U S Gunners Sink U Bon First Shot at 1000 Yards
Reports from London and New York recount Captain Rice of the Atperks ship Mengalia claiming U S gunners sank a German submarine with a single hit at 1000 yards. The attack occurred in British waters near April 19. periscope and oil sheen observed as the submarine disappeared.
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London
Rice
Atperks
Mengalia
Associated Tress Govkly
Mongolia
Awar
United’ ‘ States
Garda
New York
Aroeri- 4
Morygalict
Internat
Mercantile Marine Company
Arana
French Mission Reception In Washington At Landing
The French commission led by General Offre and Premier Viviani arrived aboard the Mayflower 2. Marshal Foch and Rene Vivian drew attention as officers greeted them with hand kisses. American officials and crowds welcomed the visitors amid marine guards and ceremonial ranks outside the mission headquarters. In Leavenworth Wisconsin, students will hold a School Field Day at Soldiers Home on April 21 with a Pek Boy May event announced by supervisor O. F. Rather.
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Willington
Moerilh
Srench
Offre
Fornes
Viviani
Fonany Yard
Princeipas
Marshall Daffre
Rene Vivian
Marshal Jane
Washington
Tanine Place
Leavenworth
Wiami
O. FB
Russian Peasants Stirring Up Trouble
Dispatches from Petrograd say rural Russia shows revolutionary spirit as peasants protest agrarian issues. Food committees urge patience until the assembly is elected, yet peasants favor taking the matter into their own hands.
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London
Petrograd
Russia
Afternoon raid uncovers 23 pints of whiskey on New Jersey street
An afternoon raid at a house on New Jersey street yielded twenty three pints of whiskey. The owner was absent and liquor was seized. Police expect the owner to be apprehended and face the new city dry laws.
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Aic Johnson
New Jersey
Peaterday
Yielzing
Tander
New City
United States Grants 200 Million Loan to Britain
Secretary McAdoo funded a Treasury warrant for 200 million dollars to Britain's ambassador, the first large war finance loan under the current measure. The transfer occurred in McAdoo's office with British officials present, outlining Britain’s monthly and quarterly funding needs and the potential bond proceeds plan.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
United States
Cecil Springs
McAdon
Lord Curlitte
Bank of England
Fiall Reserve Board
Brito
Devil Springs Riew
Lord Cumtiffe
Federal Reserve Board
Britain
Wight
United
Arthur Wip Seer Idain
Beitiet
Teday
Abied
Paving Contract Let in Lawrence Streets to Be Paved
Bids for Lawrence paving were opened in the afternoon as the City awarded the project to Young Construction Company of Tawreyee. The contract covers concrete paving along Eighth and Fourth streets from Thirteenth to the city limits with trees preserved where possible and street width proposals debated by officials.
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Lawrence
ALR
Tawreyee
Odene Bedese
Suleneg Us
Elise Farorine
Ava Cauken
Sem
Battle Reaches Height at Monchy Front
German forces renew massed assaults on Monchy front as British defense holds key positions. Amid fierce fighting, British and German casualties mount. reports from the front describe heavy artillery, air action, and shifting fronts near Gavrelly and Arras.
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Reelin
Apad
Uovling
Tatenmart
Apeiatinneg
Gavrelly
Arras
Jti
Villa troops rout in decisive battle near Vale
The fighting ends with a brutal rout as General Chetame’s forces clash at Vale. Key commanders from Villa and rival factions are reported dead, including General Maeaiel Chetame and others, signaling a major shift in control of the region.
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Cera
Curae
Betsoeen
Palventira Genel Adeerre Cree Sectuday Tone
Aeeoretine
Bianco Miguet Soaniniibant
Maeaiel Chetame
Vale Fats
Pla
Villian Dene
Sab Wenden
Fewer Withdrawals May Aid Local High School Girls
The article reports several students withdrawing from the university and college programs for reasons including work commitments and farm duties. Administrators plan to track credits and extend support to those staying on by promoting domestic science clubs and community service projects.
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Shase
Kansas Weather Report Improves With Warmer Thursday
Readable forecast noting fair tonight in Kansas with warmer temperatures expected by Thursday. The report cites a shift from p m yesterday to p m today and projects continued mild conditions into the next day.
Two New Companies Formed for University Voluntary Drill
University voluntary drill classes grow daily to meet demand. Two new companies formed for men volunteering to work. Officers for the new units appointed from the officers reserve class. Six men dropped from military courses due to absences. The program continues through the rest of the semester under Lt. Robert.
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Cieer
Red Cross Garden Plot Demand Surges in Lawrence
Survey shows Lawrence residents eager to manage garden plots for Red Cross work this summer, with only two offering to serve. committee reports garden space will be fully allocated. Applications will be visited and processed promptly as Red Cross members expand the program and memberships grow.
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Red Cross
Lawrence
Lagereyes
Eft
Dieths
Tly Red Cross
Tarry Sparks
Dane
Iitece
Eaier
Red Cross Society
Soteiity
Witkina
Rotary Club Hosts Enlisted Men Meeting in Clinton
The Rotary Club held a mid day meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with an enlisted man as guest. Colonel Metcalf urged universal service and efficiency, noting every factor must do its part. Students voiced readiness to serve, while leaders cautioned against hasty judgments of enlistment.
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Rotary Chibo
Chamber of Commerce
Oman
Wilder S
Celers
Metcatt
Metcalf
A. J. Anderson
Ewart Plank
Woede
Linton Kanaga
Ormand Iit
Kanaga
Bette George O. Foster
University
Cmd
Frank Strange
Samwaeseneny
Peter Paveted
Henderson Dlariie
Car Crash Injures Young Girl and Others
A Ford crash at the corner of Eighth and Massachusetts Streets injured ten year old Lucile Thy and her parents. Lucile suffered two jaw fractures and other facial injuries, while Mrs. Hill and her daughter Wilpit sustained minor injuries. The car damaged a storefront box and the vehicle required minor repairs. Local witnesses described a prior related mishap involving Albert Becker nearby.
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Lucile Thy
Mee
Ws. Hid
Missouri Street
Albert Becker
Kanlion
Teeker
Upiver
Walter Varnes
Toads Meatens at School Meeting and Flags for Schools
A fragmented report describes a school meeting with plans for student activities and a ceremony involving Old Glory. It notes a university talk on fundamentals and a large flagpole project in school wards. London reports indicate Britain faces shipping depletion and looming privations before the next harvest.
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Ivars
Echool
Camps Filling Fast as Plattsburg Open Nears
Reports from the eastern department indicate full quotas for military training camps. Some 3,000 applications have been filed for the Plattsburg camp opening May 1. Beginning today officers will examine 800 applicants daily.
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New York
Eastern Department
Arps
D Plattsburg
May Day Fete Set For Tuesday At University
The university to hold its May Day Fete on Tuesday after a Chancellor sanctioned end to student scraps between Sophomores and Freshmen. Plans include pageants by twelve departments and a program of history and education, with proceeds split between the YMCA and Red Cross.
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Itz
Variates
Red Cross
Students Rush to Officers Reserve Training Camp Interest Grows
Lawrence applicants surge for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps as Colonel Burkhardt and local committee screen candidates. About seventy five University men and a dozen Lawrence men have applied with more outsiders expected as details of the corps become clear. Applications are taken at the engineering building and proceed to medical exams after committee review.
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Reserve
BR. Cobb
Esniinftten
Lawrence
Sam Burkhardt
Kansas City
Chicago
Borklandt
Lawrence Committee
University
Appliewamls
Cobb
Wadker
Wo T
Buntiek
Mayer W. J. Setae
I. Ho Sinelain
Dare Guaitskitl
M. M. Foster
Dire
Good Serenade Pictures at K U Life Concert
Lawrence events feature seniors and local bands performing in a city concert scene. The piece mentions a campus setting with participants like Theo and Kraehe, and notes a parade style musical presentation by a group linked to Keoeis.
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Lawrence HY
Garry Theo
South Tonge
Tadle
Paty
Ale i
SIG ALPHS TO BUILD NEW HOUSE WEST OF UANPIS
The Sigma Alpha Mu group begins work on a three story brick colonial unit on ath street west of the city center. Construction includes a large ground floor room and sun parlor on the south side, with a third floor “lady come” and rear sleeping porches. Completion is planned for this week.
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Uanpis
Syta Alpha
Univ Yohias
Spain Signals Possible Entry Into World War Amid War Weariness
Madrid warns Berlin it may abandon submarine warfare while Spain signals patience thinning. Count Romanones resigns as Spain’s note cites life defense. Rumors swirl of a German push against Petrograd as civilians flee interior Russia amid European unrest and labor protests in Sweden and Denmark.
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Associated Press
France
Spain
Romanones
South America
Petro
Jay
Germany
Hollweg
Europe
Denmark
Stockholm
Sweden
Amsterdam
London
Géire
Berlin
Fourteen Lawrence People Attend Lutheran Convention in Atchison
Fourteen residents from Lawrence traveled to Atchison to join the Lutheran League convention opening this afternoon and continuing through Saturday. Attendees include Dr. KH, E Stauffer, Mrs. Stauffer, Madeline Sebati, Frances Selig, Robert Albach, Annabelle Smith, Norris Stauffer, Madge Stauffer, Alfred Stubeck, Signa Stubeck, Penchard, Herbert Olson, and Theopre. Preliminary hearing for Etbeck was postponed to next Monday.
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Lawrence
Aitchison
Atchison
the Lutheran League
E Stauffer
Mrs. Stauffer
Madeline Sebati
Frances Selig
Robert Albach
Annabelle Smith
Norris Stauffer
Madge Stauffer
Alfred Stubeck
Signa Stubeck
Penchard
Herbert Olson
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Joffre
Prench
Tomate Courtesies
Balfour
Great Britain
America
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Monchy
Monchy-Le-Preux
Beitiah Front
Maema Stall
Monehy
Bat
Vaoneben
Whawe Tabet
Maoraerning
AG Ollietos
Hanthet
Hilhem
Havrincwurt Wood
Constantinople
Cheri
Huis Reget
Samar Agterien
VILLA
H. S
Lewis
Iite
Nansas
Dias Guarden Wort
Cora Go Dewis
Abe
State Board of Administrations
Hewis
Sumner Weiter
Canniair
Staal
Vertis
Kansas
Hip
As — Applications Society
Rotary Club
K. U
Clinton Kanaga
Men —Pfoster
A. Becker
DORAN
Toads Meaten
Te Shawn
Elieceterdl
Hayes Echo
Nindebraede
Lewis Nahanes City
Chamber of Cor Etebret
Prael Rt
Vath
Fundimentals Prifeseon
Bunelitnettiee
Dherel” Weden
University Yoom
Clas and
Biel
Warner
Lord Davenport
Ant
Wos
Burkhart
K. U. Life
Jon
Bawersock
Alton Gumnhinee
MacMurray
Mitchel Elmore
Helenax
Cecile Bure
Benny Pegues
Louis Hull
Honor Cy Lage
Allen Burchv
Ruthl
Ness
Petrgrad
Lutheran Convention
Etbeck
Roman
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