Health protection resolutions urged by Douglas County Chamber
The Special Committee to confer with city and county officials urged stronger health protections for students and townspeople. The Woodland Park purchase for the Douglas County Fair Association was debated, with plans to sell shares and use the park to boost local gatherings. A resolution called for modern health facilities and funding to protect school children, while officials discussed expanding health regulation to prevent epidemics.
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Wit
Woodland Park
Douglas County Fair Association
Dough County
Chamber of Commerce
Thlay
Dians
Spensport
Hosford
Phi Association
Douglas County
The
Fair Association
W. C. Simons
Kansas City
Chicago
Detroit
Simons
Jones
X. Kennedy
Kent
Lawrence
State University, Het
Baker Unisek
Epring
Jath
Danerenee
Vourlas
Canmeree
Kansas
Corin Nhera
Bacteriologist Joins U S Army Base Hospital No 2
Olin Diebert a University of Kansas senior is enlisted as a private and posted to Base Hospital No 2 to perform bacteriological work. He may become a sergeant soon as his two years of specialized training mark him for vital duties in military health and vaccines for soldiers in France. The article notes the importance of microbiology in preventing infections and maintaining clean supplies for army use.
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Spea Ning
University of Kansas
Olin Diebert
United States Army
Hognital No. 2
Dickert Willl
Novi
Army
Sam
France
Canadians Launch Attack On Front Near Lens
Reuters dispatch from British headquarters in France reports a violent offensive as Canadian forces attack near the Lens area. Allied bombing and artillery supported advances against German positions, with Royal Navy Air Squadron dropping bombs and German counter actions described as stubborn but advancing Allied momentum toward Verdun.
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Disa
Reuter
France
Beleren
Royal Naval Air Squadron
Evan
Ure
Maes Hays
Sual
Tirsinus
Len Peyever
Vensian
Teontiy
Reo
Eae
Alice
Pao Cerstl
Army Mules In City Day One Declared
Fragmentary OCR reports a city day one declaration about Army mules and aviation school activities. The text mentions two mules and references to hotels, officials, and a town stable, but details are unclear.
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Justics
Ier
Anc
Trial of Indiana boys over dry law violations tomorrow
Tidial of Indiana boys Anoine Laden Benjamin Prettyboy and Dewey Ki ick face charges for violating the prohibition law. The defendants will be held tomorrow morning at ton Votelouk following preliminary proceedings.
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Indiana
Benjamin Prettyboy
Dewey Kiick
Ton Votelouk
Naismith Tours Army Camps To Promote Y M C A Work
Dr. Naismith travels to fifty army camps in the south and west to study conditions and urge Y M C A efforts. He addresses 15 000 troops, resigns Kansas post, and plans a year with the International Y M C A to revolutionize morals in camps and communities. He will depart for San Antonio tomorrow to continue his missions.
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International Army-Y. M. C. A
Naismith
First
Kansas Infantry
M.C. A
University of Kansas
Department of Physical Education
YOM. C. A
Arovund
Od Naismith
Nat
Willy Svor
KLCU
Meny
Univer
San Antonio
YL M.C. A
Real Training and Trenches in Early Warfare
Fragmented OCR describes artillery training and trench warfare concepts. Mentions Delaware and Potomac areas, Marines resistance, and a stylized account of no doubt wartime drills. The text blends historical warfare terms with unclear names and places.
Residents Protest Ohio Street Paving Plan
Residents on Fourth Street protested funding for resurfacing from Michigan to Eleventh, signing 25 petitions in 75 minutes. City officials debated paving, with commissioners split and a follow up petition urging curb to curb asphalt. earlier reports noted a 2800-signature opposition claim and a $8217.56 waterworks aid.
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Fourth Street
Michigan
Tire
Ohio
Eleventh
Fourteeneth
Riewik
W.C. Sumine
C. Hy Ashton
Obie
Commi
Holyfield
Michigan Street
Tim Maver
Credi
Harry Tan
Sehhers
US Troopers Called to Queli Riot at Varsity Theatre
Fragmented report describes a large disturbance during a varsity event. Troopers moved in as crowds surged, promising a public safety response. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a riot with khaki-clad officers and restrained disorder.
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Carom
Varsity Theatre
Cape
Loc ated Boys Parents Ka Eons Storigs AM Stee
Incomplete readable fragments describe a local event involving boys and parents at a community space linked to a church or school facility. The text mentions a meeting or gathering, some names and a factory reference, and a general context of local news coverage without clear outcomes.
Vorsey Raceiro Reeet Lrullnge Tale
Varsey race scene described with unclear details. Weir and Luttense mentioned in fragmented context. Dems and Prone port noted, but specifics are obscured. Overall, a broken OCR fragment hints at a political or local event with unclear participants and outcomes.
Home Guards Rent Negotiations Continue At Armory
Fragmented report indicates ongoing talks on renting the armory for home guard needs. Text references delays, payments, and a plan to equip and train guards while awaiting a decision, with unclear dates and committees involved.
Shackles Starving Lad In Cellar Uncovered In Chicago
Police exposed a case in Chicago where a young boy was bound and starved in a cellar for hours. Investigators found the boy's movements restrained by shackles at his hands and feet and are pursuing further details about the suspects and motive.
Pictures Lawrence in Days of Rad Raid Scenes
Veteran Lawrence resident John I Read recalls Quantrell raid in a vivid verse and map of the city. He recounts the burning town, sheltering huts, and personal losses as he describes the 1863 attack, the Eldridge House, and neighbors fleeing. The piece blends memory with drawn scenes to capture a grim anniversary in Lawrence history.
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John I. Read
Lawrence
Dick Prothers
Geman
Getsy Quantrell
Aml
Oman
John
Lawrence Unt
Rent
Denarte
Tor
Inlivpeminee
Uantrell
Happe
Chusetts Street
Haskell
Coun
Fureotten
Revd
Tony Vwo
New York
Em- 1
Endes
Eldridge House
King
Winthrop R
Wilder
Learsonnel
Levi Gales
Reyee
Tmen
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Mercantile Marine
Admiralty
House of Commons
Sir Albert Stanley
Law Board of Trade
Therot
Guymont
Ture
Harry Willis
Baston
Lafayette
Verdun
Buenos Aires
Argent
Argentine
von Lubeck
United States
Washington
GON Mining
Serdun Front
Mopetut
K. U
Bren” Ks
Nba
Delaware
Potemae
Mids of
Waltons
Whith
Ohio Street
U. S
Queli
Moxie
Kansas Weather Report
Capper
Dinglas
Coutcil
Whix County Fa
Witon Hastractions Aerive
Arthur Carper
Lisesuet Loday
P Levy
Vorsey
Raceroy
Fort Duin
Long Prile
the Home Guards
Solliers
Teenie Hiner
Pam Waderi
Biget
Andrew Pacut
Frank
Frank Pacut
Pisaster
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