Partial success at Arras costs heavy lives on front
British gains at Arras are tempered by massive German counter action and high casualties. Reports describe British artillery superiority and sustained fighting around Gavrelle with British advances, German losses, and growing calls for peace as labor strikes emerge in Berlin. A marriage license was issued to Percy Lagan and Mamie Cooper in Lawrence.
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France
Gorins
Mespotamia
Salonikze
London
Arras
Artille
Sal. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
Maurice
Somme
Prizoners
Wir
Gaverelle
Eet
Crete
C. E. Lindley
Percy Lagan
Mamie Cooper
Lawrence
Army Meeting Aims to Arouse Interest in War Crisis
A public gathering at Hoverseck theater Saturday at 10 o clock invites all Lawrence men. Speakers from Unity and University discuss war causes and American sacrifice. Capt Jones Capt Davis and B A Edwards headline the program with topics on American spirit and resources. Small admission covers expenses.
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Lawrence
Hoverseck
United States
America
Bey
Preggeai
Natangs University
Crom Sd
Baveereack
Hee
BR. Jones
Company M
Unity
Cahinie Vancering Companis
Sammnel Mi. Clarke
Compania
Captain Jones
Davis
B.A. Fdwaunis
Chancel Strong
Turmoil and Censorship Sweep Europe Amid War Reporting
The report outlines intensified German censorship and socialist protests as Europe endures wartime strain. It notes bans on German newspapers, tight press control, and public demonstrations planned in Sweden and Spain. It highlights censorship visibility from Copenhagen to Berlin and the impact on news of the Danube and Turkey.
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Europe
Bettlefield
Geneeur
Sittin
Guerinit
Perth
Wilks Jahon
Sweedernasse
Spain
Conan
Enver Bry
Trentien
Blacklist Withdrawn and Drunk Arrests Reported
London reports the British Admiralty withdrew a blacklist of seven neutral tonnage, originally including seven neutrals with Americans. In a separate note, Arthur Albritton was arrested for drunkenness near the Santa Fe depot while en route to Baldwin.
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London
United Ss
British Admiralty
Arthur Albritton
Poties Court
Santa Fe
Baldwin
Close Debate on Army Bill Today
Reports indicate final amendments near completion as Congress debates a military conscription bill. President Wilson and officials weigh a division vote set for Friday night or Saturday, with potential rapid action pending.
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Kahan
Amd
Senate
Eds Co
de Gerber
Cailom
Ronser
France
Tex Meness Reiual
McAdoo Eyes Additional 200 Million War Bonds
Secretary McAdoo considers another offering of 200 million in bonds to be issued by the United States within ten days. The plan, though not approved, is indicated to be adopted, with the first issue of bonds authorized under the seven billion war finance law.
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Washington
McAdoo
Refuse Munitions Bound for Border Delayed by Rail Hub
Fragmentary copy reports refusals of war munitions shipments bound for a border region. Text mentions railroad personnel and government payment bills, with scattered references to Major General Corstring and southern command aides.
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Manlveston
Corstring
Sen Horpetea
Nevada leads recruits in April enlistment report
War Department figures show Nevada and several states with higher per cent of quota met since April. Kentucky Indiana Utah Illinois Missouri and others lag behind while Washington and Newark areas display disproportionate recruitment levels amid ongoing mobilization issues.
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Kansas
Washington
Newark
War Department
Indiana
Utah
Kansas Weather Report Delivers Shower Tonight and Cooler Friday
The notice notes overnight showers and a warmer eastern portion while the western area remains cooler. Forecast signals mild temperatures for Friday with cooler conditions in the west.
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Brida
Rotary Clubs Launch Farm Help Drive For Boys
The Rotary Clubs of Ye United offer a free employment service to move youths from larger cities toward farms. Local unions will coordinate with city clubs to secure housing and jobs, with no charge to participants.
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Ye United Suites
Dueve
Hureaus
Corie Seas
Douglas County
Seth
Pene Rotary Chib
We. Bos
Union Welphoatties
Rotary Clubs
Presbyterian School Offers Great Opportunity to Lukrifice
The Presbyterian School announces opportunities for twenty one on faculty and students to engage in Bible work at a university in Rasas. Dr Otin and Doctor Olinger lead a program with qualified faculty and state credit. About thirty students have attended events and exchanged ties with townspeople and university peers as part of the outreach.
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Presbyterian School
Lukrifice
Stevie Obinger
Wedhaimster
Myeshbyterkion Balletg
University of Rasas
Vista Colleare
Steny Fake
Tay
Caetar Olinger All
Buna Vista
Owen Ly
Euratled
Edueidiong Society
Ales Mason
Mya
Olinge
Grievances Filed at County Commission Meeting
A notice records county commissioners set for a meeting to address grievances raised by residents. The document lists individuals including Mary and Green Gawain and notes sessions on May 28 at City Hall with posts about property or boundary issues and related legal actions.
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Vhee
Mary Ctl
Aces Anil Geen Gawain
Fom Akik Catone
Mrartere
Witd Springs
Tosndyye
Habibi
Piidota
Cibe
Gift to Red Cross Offered by University Group
The Woman’s Student Government Association of the University of Kansas funds instead of sending delegates to the national convention in Minneapolis. The group contributed 850 dollars to the National Red Cross fund after a Folies event on April 1. A French World War orphan has been adopted by the organization.
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WLS. GL A
Government Association
University of Kannis
Minneapolis
Fortside ROTC Admission Drive Seeks Applicants at Fort Bilse
Fourteen men from Pudverity area apply to join the Officers Reserve Training Corps at Fort Biles Michigan. Candidates face written tests and interviews before Colonel Burkhardt who refers to a board for final examinations. Applicants must file immediately with Central Decision headquarters at Chicago to be considered.
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Fort Biles
Central Desision
Chiteasre
Burkhardt
Cesganite
Metials Oilien
Peter
Riley
Withdrawals Hit College As Students Enlist
The article notes many students withdraw to enlist in the service, reducing enrollment and prompting the college to consider staff changes. Dean Templin says the move signals lower enrollment. Ruth Beverstoy will stay to guard and garden duties with gardening proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
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Lane
Dean Templin
Templin
Pew
Renin
Ruth Beverstoy
Sittin
Lawrence
Red Cross Society
County exam results set county record with 128 pass
Ninety five percent top average by Eunice O'Brien leads a ninth grade county exam showing 128 passers from many districts. Henry Beteshua scores 94 percent as second high. About 15 percent fail. remaining students face possible removal from classes. Separate items mention a bomb incident and a prison escape. local schools plan activities and plays.
American Schooner Sunk Off New York Coast
Reported April 26 from New York states the American schooner Wardsall of New York was sunk by a German submarine with loss of life. Survivors reached a nearby boat and were rescued after the vessel went down. Details are fragmentary and from a cable despatch.
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Washington
Wardsall
New York
Tania Preen
Oa Reritess Patel
Abel Ce
Percy Bird
Germain Submraine Seere
Cnbley
London
Americs
Commissions Seek Way to Aid Hospital Ships
Measures to cope with continued destruction of hospital ships by German submarines will be among the first questions tackled by British and French commissions. France and England may reduce hospital ship numbers. The International Red Cross protested Germany's January order to treat hospital ships with Red Cross marks as warships and attack them in the English Channel zone. First American Prisoner
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Washington
Apert
Mensures
France
England
International Committee of the Red Cross
English Channel
Senile
Old Resident Dies at Lawrence City Home
A. S. Notestine, longtime Lawrence resident of over thirty years, died last night at his home on East Highland Street at age 72. Survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. H. Savior, the funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. He was born in Fort Wayne Indiana and moved to Lawrence about thirty four years ago.
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A. Nad Mes
A. S. Notestine
Liawrence
Antippi Street
Mr. Notestine
H. A. Savior
Fort Warne
Ind
Engineering Dy Plans Highlight Banquet and Track Events
Engineers' Day festivities include a Friday banquet at 7 o'clock with speakers and a student stunt, followed by track meets and field events. The program features a parade, a relay and three legged races, with decorations and refreshments planned by the engineering society.
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Derias
Pragheia
Gakken
Theron
MetCook Tela Cal
Douglas County Land Use Survey Reveals Inactive Tracts
Rural carriers surveyed Douglas County land at the Journal World’s request. The report shows limited cultivation with several tracts unused, including properties owned by Mrs. Dona B. Russell and others along routes near Leavenworth and the California road. Findings will go to county chairmen for action to activate cultivation.
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Journal: World
Dovarlas
Requist
Pers
Lawrence
Cartiers
Sarcoxie
Leavenworth County
Dona B. Russell
Formal Calls Mark Opening of Reeneit Commission
Washington reports the Reeneit commission began its first day with official calls. Former Premier Vaviani led the commission, meeting with Secretary Lansing and others including Mika Meet, Taursingr, and Admiral Chocheprat. District No. co discusses school voting in second district of Lawrence. Fire crews quelled a bed fire at 44 Elia street caused by cigarettes. University drawing department will sell 125 of Louis Raemaker wart cartoons for Red Cross, with some in color.
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Washington
Reeneit
Wheahiniton
Vaviani
Reba Foifre
Chocheprat
Viscount le
Chambrun
Lansing
Mika Meet
Mr. Taursingr
No. Co
Deteit No. Sa
Lawrence
Lawrence Heard of Education
Anit
Kent
Red Cross
Department of Drawing
University
Louis Raemaker
Ranemaker
Factory to Open in Lawrence for Overalls Production
Lawrence to host a new two-floor overall factory by Burnham Munger Root Company with Edward A Wilder as manager. The Kansas City firm moves from Missouri to Lawrence in two weeks, employing mainly women for sewing and cutting, using all available labor, and plans to expand as labor permits.
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Obranel
Beet Company
Kan: City
Lamwrence
Strachan
Massachousetts Street
Kansas City
Kansas Cilles
Lawrence
Independence
KA. Wilder
Wilder Brothers
Fier
Burnham, Munger, Root “Company
Willer
Edward A. Wilder
Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Kansas
Kurtsiis
Student council and athletic board petitions fill field
Two full student tickets vie for the student council with Jap Glusca leading one slate and Walter Havekorst the other. Dorman O Leary and Foster L Dennis hold other executive posts while Russell Friend seeks cheerleader. Five athletic board seats draw six petitioners as Thursday deadline nears.
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Athletic Board
Jap Glusca
Walter Havekorst
Dorman O'Leary
Cilusco
Foster L. Dennis
Secretar Surer
Paul Schmidt
Vice Press
Rudolf Uhrlaub
Russell Friend
Darwin Pattinson
Wint Smith
John Donaldson
Tin Shreve
Ennis C. Whitehead
County Officials View Road Petitioned in Baldwin
County commissioners J. J. Hoover WLR Green and Allison Andrews with Holtand Wheeler county surveyor visited Baldwin to inspect the R. L. Smith road, a petition filed about a month ago.
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J. J. Hoover
Wlr. Green
Allison Andrews
Holtand Wheeler
Baldwin
R. L. Smith
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Nevada
Kansas Weather Report
Free Employment Service
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Ist
Kanes O'Brien
Tod Henry
Poetetish
Clrl Blawl
Eunice O'Brien
Distriet Noo
Henry Betehah
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Tilefords
Boston Bob
Hibbing
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Fort Leavenworth Oral Prison
Crate School
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Journal-World
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Osawatomie
George Schultz
Sam Conper
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