Germans and French clash over hill in renewed fighting
London reports heavy combat along the Amiens and Flanders fronts as German, British, and French forces exchange gains. Gas barrages, tank action, and counterattacks mark ongoing operations around Kemmel Hill, Villers-Bretenneux, Hangard, and Hangard wood with casualties and gear losses cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kemel- Hill
Flanders
Richting
France
Dranoutre-Kemmel
Kemomiel Hill
Villers-Brittenneaux
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Hans Win
Paris
Hangard
Amiens
War ‘Office
Bailleul
Villers-Bretonneux
Fraternal Aid Union Guests At Local Chamber Event
F A A representatives from the Supreme Council joined Lawrence officers and workers at a chamber luncheon. The group noted 190 percent Liberty Bond subscriptions by staff, with the Supreme Council totaling 100 099 dollars in bonds and Athens council adding several thousand. Charles Lorimer left for Kansas City on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Council
Fraternal Aid Union
Lawrence
F. We
Ing
Pr. W. A. Young
United States
Athens Council
F. A. U. Representatives
Armies lock in desperate combat at Somme and Kemmel
British French and American forces brace as German onslaught renews south of the Somme. Villers-Bretteaux and Hangard-En-Santerre change hands amid heavy fighting. Germans press near Mount Kemmel with attacks across Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Somme
Ten Mile
Villers-Brettineaux
Hangard-En- Santerre
Haig
Hangard
Mount Kemmel
Flanders
Mr. Kemmel
Bailleul
Kentucky Solon Fraternity Dinner Interview Memory
A reporter recalls interviewing Senator Blackburn of Kentucky as a cub on the Journal World in Lawrence. William Allen White recounts the visit to Has kell Indian school and a dinner with fraternity brothers amid hesitance from Blackburn. The Odd Fellows Lawrence Lodge No 4 marks 99 years with A M Bain delivering the principal address at Vermont and Eighth Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
White
Journal-World
Lawrence
Blackburn
Kentucky
Haskell
Senator Blackinson
Ale University
Lawrence Lodge
of Odd Fellows
Vermont
Eighth Streets
A. M! Bain
Leavenworth
Vario Ders
Post Office Schedules Liberty Day April 26
In obedience to the President's proclamation Friday April 26 is Liberty Day. Rural carriers make one trip only. City carriers perform morning deliveries and collections only. Money Order General Deliver and Stamp windows open all day. Outgoing mail will be dispatched as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Plastered With Seals or Assignments Echoes Town Notices
Estelle Northrup the register reports Clinton and Marion towns are plastered with gas and assignments. Over twenty five tasks have been filed with the register already this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Marion
Estelle Northrup
Graduation address set for Greensburg high school
Rev. Frank Jennings of the Baptist church will deliver the graduation address at the Greensburg Kansas high school commencement tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenshare
Frank Jennings
The
Baptist Church
Greensburg
Kansas
Lawrence Rotary to Transform Parkings Into Garden Spots
Lawrence Rotary plans a major effort to beautify the city aiming to make Lawrence a prettier Kansas town. A committee led by J Frank Jones will propose immediate improvements including renovating the Site of the present social service building near Bridge Street. Subscriptions to Libary bonds exceed $10 000 with a push to raise more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Jones Committee
Lawrence
California
J. Frank Jones
KE. A. Sullivan
W. C. Simons
Serview Hospital
Bridge Street
Othe Corner
Locust
Hegde Street
EK. KE. Stauffer
League
Bo Falley
Anderson
Pre Anderson
B.A. Kent
Klyne
Methodist Church
J. H. Bell
Das
W. H. Quakenbush
Rank, Strome
Geo. O. Foster
Rotary
Lawrence Saving Service League seeks hospital ideas
Will Get Ideas Tc. Fe. El Stantfer, president, and Mrs J. A. Hantiin, committee chair, visit Kansas City hospitals to obtain inspiration for remodeling the Lawrence House into the Jessie E. Falley Memorial Hospital. Marriage license granted to William Alexander-Kamney and Bertha Esther Knabe. Mrs Matilda Fleming buried in Topeka after death here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tc. FE
EL Stantfer
Lawrence Saving Service League
Vsth
J. A. Hantiin
Aly
Issu
William Alexander-Kamney
Bertha Esther Knabe
Topeka
Matilda Fleming
Douglas County backs Third Liberty Loan drive
Citizens of Douglas and Lawrence County respond with quiet resolve to the Third Liberty Loan effort. They pledge support without railroad aid, praising thrift and national prosperity after the war. Local committee members and volunteers are acknowledged for their patriotic service and plans to extend the campaign through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Tdberty
Davidson
Alrealy
Sry Bank
University
Laawrence
Douglas County
Perronay
Justine
Cristian
Onglas Oa
Lobesty Dean
Tomer
Liberty Way
Eanerence
Cina der of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bowersvek
Lawrence
Plotutias
Vine Vomitoitee
Pynaythas County
Tory
Msule
J.D. Bowersock
Y. J. Sweeney
Fourth Ward
Merchants National Bank
Ball
Special Meeting on Revised Rules at Local Board
A special meeting was held to address revised rules affecting local matters. Officials discussed implementation steps and potential impacts on current practices and upcoming deadlines.
Vasehall Guards In-State Play Sees Team Progress
A garbled sports notice discusses Vasehall in-state guards and a summer event with a layup of players from Company VT. It mentions a test competition and a map of the teams, noting a victory by an unspecified team and possible entries in the basketball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasehall
Okita Lenn
Mie
Ibers Vast Nieht Amd
Fis
Stearts
Kansas Weather Report
Unclear weather report notes west run today and tonight with a probable shower in the west portion Eyeing. The fragment mentions William today and an unnoticed forecast with possible evening rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Run
West
Steamer St. Paul Sinks in Harbor Waters
A U S vessel linked to American line, the Steamer St. Paul, reportedly goes down at the wharf. No further details provided on casualties or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul” OF Americas Line
Atlantic steamship disaster leaves six dead and many missing
An American dine steamship overturned near a port after being warped to the pier. Estimates vary but 500 to 600 workers were aboard and most escaped. Six men drowned or missing, including five laborers and one crew member. Authorities investigate while salvage teams work to stabilize the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Thecdry
Dovke His
Aviachel
Uae
St. Paul
Dutien
Piseas
Albert
Unclear OCR fragment reports alleged assault and injury
garbled text references a driver, an arrest or charge involving Mr Hui and Mr McCanniar Me Hall, a pavement incident breaking a leg, and a complaint by County Attorney Wilken alleging assault and related injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Hall
Hui
He. Wilken
Honor Flags Will Be Given Tomorrow
Lawrence plans a public ceremony to honor the flag toping efforts with a citywide tribute tomorrow noting community pride and ceremonial activities.
Liberty Loan drive tops quota in Lawrence and county
The Third Liberty Loan drive in Lawrence and nearby counties surpassed the goal by about 30000 dollars with committees planning a presentation at the Haversock Theater. A patriotice celebration will cap the effort with talks, a theater program, and a banquet for twenty eight local youths heading to Camp Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haversock Theater
Bawerseck
Funston
Ayeo
Chamber of
Conmeres Rooms
Bowersock ‘Theater
J. J. Bowerrock
E. HM
Tuck J. Kennedy
Kreeck
A. Wout
Pinel Wits Engined
University Army School to be discussed at Kansas Agriculture College
The dean of Kansas Agricultural College tentatively endorses a plan for a university army school for drafted men. A representative from Wall sees potential benefits and a suggested timetable, while other officials discuss facility use and oversight details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Moster
Kansas Agricultural College
University
Wall
Laurence
Flour Return Rules Issued by State Food Administrator
State Food Administrator Innes orders county wide survey of flour holdings and quantities to be returned by May 1 with possible car lot distributions and local absorption. Consumers and retailers must surrender excess flour while dealers act without pay. strict limits include 24 pounds city and 48 pounds country per person, with exceptions for special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Wil County
Tus
Fed
Howard Roberts Trade Known in Lawreave for Years
An unclear fragment notes Howard Roberts trade connections in Lawreave spanning over fifteen years. The text references individuals and places such as Vue, SteC tards, Tigard Wirdierte, Kanes hoe, and Craiderk store, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. Further readable details are insufficient for a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawreave
Stec Tards
Tigard
Kaneshoe
Harv and Shem
Herpes
Craiderk
Local Chamber of Commerce Boosts Town Support
The Lawrence Fifty loaned the Chamber of Commerce in Hime Town has spurred entertainment and discussion. Since the recent meeting, about fifty members present have joined the INLET ZAR in supporting the Chamber of Commerce in Lantonge, showing its value to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Hime
Cera Lastrerae
R Bent
Lantonge
WM White ignorant on Kansas politics prime discussion
The piece quotes William White discussing Kansas political movments. Mentions Red Cross work divisons, American vs French roles, university needs, and an anticipated amendment vote. Includes notes on W Y Marean and Yale Grav Roughs Bond Vadotinisko heading to Chicago for government service. Charles J Achning travels to Denver for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tate
Wola Aten White
Gagette
Theta
America
Iericans
Bat
University
Tto
W. Y. Marean
Yale Grav Roughs
Vadotinisko
Chicree
Govarmmwnt Ts
Fatty Hern
de Metcalf
Giz
T. Gray
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North Flanders
Uniersity
School of Engineering
School of Medicine
School of Law
Supreme Offices
Charles Lorimer
Kansas City
HUNS
MT. Kimmel
Solon
SE Games GT ES Tahu
Wildcat
Muetly
Brettier City
Social Service League
Kansas ‘City Hopital
Cwelight League
Kansas Weather Report
U.S
Peache
Secup
K. U
Army School
Howard Roberts Trad
WM. White Ignorant
Thiscuss Sena
Hasmier
Red Cross
Charles J. Achning
Denver
Colorado
Systness
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