Tension Eases as Sailings Resume Sought
Washington reports dwindling submarine tension with fewer attacks on American ships while officials seek methods to resume sailings. Austria’s stance remains unclear as diplomats press for prisoners’ release and consider invoking Congress for arming mercantile ships. President Wilson’s plan to address Congress is undecided.
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Congress
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State Department
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Berlin editor attacks Gerard over war information leaks
Count von Reventlow in the Berlin Tages Zeitung accuses former American ambassador James W. Gerard of using his position to transmit war information to the Entente through the United States. He cites cable and letter services as methods of communication with London and Paris, referencing Casement’s capture and noting gratitude Gerard has left Berlin.
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London
Count von Reventlow
Berlin
Tages Zeitung
James W. Gerard
America
United States
Paris
Roger Casement
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Casement
G Yard
Gerard Tas
Degrees Granted At University Board Meeting Saturday
At the University meeting Saturday morning the board of administration granted degrees to four graduates. William S. Spicer received a Master of Science, Edna Hartman and Roy Rankin earned Master of Arts, Mary F. Thomas received a Bachelor of Music. No other business was transacted. Meanwhile about 390 students attended the Kansas City motor show, mostly engineers." Washington's Birthday holiday set for Lawrence schools. Assistant items note trade commission nominees in Washington D. C.
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William S. Spicer
Edna
Florence Hartman
Roy Rankin
Nnister
Mary
F. Thomas
Kanagas City
American Vessels Near Danger Zone Amid Submarine War
Readers learn American ships face peril from German submarine warfare near the coast. Freighters and passengers are among vessels preparing to sail or already in transit toward Bordeaux Havre and Genoa with crews awaiting war bonuses. Reports from New York and London recount sunk ships and ongoing attacks as blockade lines approach Biscay and the Mediterranean.
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Bordeaux
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Guyane
France
Smoke making device shields ships from foes
A fragmentary report notes a new British smoke device capable of masking ships from enemy view. It was observed at the port yesterday aboard a vessel carrying a 3 inch gun, with gunner testimony describing rapid smoke production to obscure ships from attack. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
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Mel
Charles H Sternberg Delivers Lecture at Baldwin
Charles H Sternberg, veteran paleontologist, gave an illustrated talk titled Dinosaurs of the Red Deer River to Baker School students at Baldwin. The lecture drew a well attended audience and was enjoyed by attendees. Dr Wilbur Mason, Baldwin faculty president, and others attended the event.
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Alitmer
Lawrence Principals to Attend Kansas City Meeting
Lawrence school principals will be allowed to attend the superintendents meeting in Kansas City on the last day of February. They may be absent one day from school for this purpose. An inquiry is under way after a February 19 fire killed three firemen and injured five others, with six businesses destroyed.
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Motive Still Sought in St. Joe Murder Case
In St Joseph police seek motive for John F B Krucker to kill his wife Magmar Krucker and then attempt suicide. Albert Krucker regained consciousness and offered no statements. The 5 year old daughter heard Papa began shooting. her grandfather feared for the mother amid prior threats. Oscar D McDaniel was linked by the father to the murder case but details remain undisclosed.
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John FB. Krucker
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Axrucker
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Oscar D. McDini Ho
Aggies Cancel Indoor Track Meet With Kansas
University of Kansas prepared for a meet with the Aggies at Robinson Gym tonight, but Aggie athletes claimed they were unaware of any such event. The meet was canceled and a revised spring schedule will shift indoor events, with Nebraska or Missouri likely replacing Kansas on May 12 or May 19 and the Kansas visit on May 4 being altered.
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Will fight extradition over Kansas City arrest
William Wellman of Lawrence was arrested Saturday in Kansas City Missouri for child desertion. He refused to be brought back to Lawrence without extradition papers. Sheriff Woodward obtained the papers and went to Jefferson City to secure gubernatorial approval. Topeka reported the Missouri governor had recently not honored such requests in cases of failure to support a family.
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Kansas City
Tawrence
Woodward
Jefferson City
Missour
Topeka
Missouri
Bethany Circle plans third annual convention
The Bethany Circle, an organization of College women of the Christian Church, plans its third annual convention in Missoula in April. Four existing chapters aim to add two more before the convention as university members work to organize new branches.
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Kansas Weather Forecast Warns Of Cold Wave
A Kansas weather report notes cloudy skies tonight with colder temperatures, a cold wave developing in the east portion and a colder trend across the south portion, and lingering into Tuesday.
Akright Joins Severy Child Welfare Institute Work
James G. Akright will assist in a two week child welfare institute at Severy Kansas under Prof W A McKeever of the University department of child welfare. He came to Lawrence two years ago to lead boys work at the YMCA while pursuing state university studies and has led Key Scouts as well. The YMCA faces the task of selecting a permanent leader to continue welfare work locally.
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Severy
James G. Akright
Kansas
Akright
W. A. McKeever
Avight
Lawrence
State University
National Daylight Saving Chief Urges Quick Action
Marcus Marks, president of the National Daylight Saving Association, said he wrote to President Wilson urging fast passage of the Gallinger Berland bill now with committees. He noted that adoption in the United States could lead Canadian business groups to press the Dominion government to consider the plan.
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Marcus Marks
National Daylight Saving Association
Wilson
Gallinger-Berland
Marks
United States
University Battery Organizes Kansas City
Graduates of the University of Kansas and University of Missouri now in Kansas City plan a University Battery of horse artillery. They seek 126 men and will appeal to the war department for recognition. Prof. Olney to speak at the High School Boys' Club meeting on Clean Speech. Horace Glidden and Arthur Henderson box for entertainment. A membership drive aims to recruit more high school boys.
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University of Kansas
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F. H. Olney
Horace Glidden
Arthur Henderson
Death of Mrs Rice long-serving engineer professor wife of Rice
Mrs H A Ries wife of Professor Rice of the University School of Engineering died in Swedish hospital Kansas City after illness since prior operation years ago. Funeral tomorrow at Olivet Kansas with faculty attendees. Mrs Rice survived by husband mother six brothers.
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Olivet
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Silvet
City considering water plant upgrade with own generator
Topeka city officials seek state utilities commission approval to spend up to 250000 on water plant improvements and bonds. Veatch presented plans showing a generator for pumping electric needs may be added if old power contract is not binding, prompting possible changes to the estimate. A hearing date is expected to be set today after discussions on the plan and financing.
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State Utilities Commission
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Utilities Commission
Few try for prizes only five students enter KU essay contest
Only five students signified intent to compete in the Hattie Elizabeth Urwis Applied Christianity essay contest despite 250 in prizes. Prof E H Hollands notes last year had 12 applicants by Feb 1 and 11 manuscripts. Outlines due April 7 and three copies by May 5. Winners announced later. last year Ralph Nelson won 100, James Scott 75, George Marshall 50, Vanetta Hosford 25.
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Mnade
E. H. Hollands
Ralph Nelson
James Scott
George Marshall
Vanetta Hosford
Operation Arthur A Lawrence Ill After Acute Appendicitis
Arthur A Lawrence was taken ill with an acute attack of appendicitis Saturday morning and was operated on at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka by Dr Stewart Saturday evening. He recovered from the anesthesia and is expected to make a rapid recovery.
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Arthur A. Lawrence
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka
Stewart
Ministerial Alliance Discusses Philosophy of the Proverb
Rev. George Darsie spoke before the Ministerial Alliance at the YMCA on the philosophy of the proverb "if you awe we, love my dog" and urged understanding all persons life through interest in their pursuits.
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George Darsie
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Weekday Luncheon and Evening Store Hour Talk
A Tuesday midday luncheon will be held in the Chamber of Commerce dining hall followed by a business session. The discussion will focus on possibly closing all Lawrence stores at 9 o clock.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Scout Camp Chosen and Map Made for Town Hike
Kenneth Stevenson and Sam Weatherby, two first class scouts, selected a camping site for the boys on the all town hike and drafted a map of the camp location. Visiting Rural Schools Supt. C R Hawley planned trips to county schools, with Baldwin and Lecompton remaining for one visit required by law. Miss Jeanette Fink returned to district 20 after a three week absence due to her mother's illness in Topeka.
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Sam Weatherby
R. Hawley
Baldwin
Lecompton
Jeanette Fink
Topeka
Queen Mother Message to Belgian Soldiers
Fragmentary text honors Queen Mother Elizabeth addressing Belgian soldiers. Vague phrases reference millions of people and praise for the soldiers with unclear punctuation and garbled words. Unable to clarify full meaning from the OCR.
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Elizabeth
Belin
House Passes Cummings Measure To Drainage District
In Topeka the Kansas House passed Senate Bill 278 appropriating 1216 for the Maple Grove Drainage district in Douglas County, and House Bill 364 allocating 1000 for Douglas County School District No. 63. Both measures await governor action or Senate approval. The session also saw votes on eight hour work for state penitentiary guards and other bills. District Court heard part of Sheppard vs Priest before Judge Smart as the case proceeds.
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Cummings
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Gilman
Leavenworth
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Sheppard
Trapped Wolf and Fox Bring Skins to Lawrence
H A Rogers of Lecompton delivered two timber wolves and a red fox trapped last week on his Lecompton farm to Lawrence. The event mentions trapping and local wildlife records as reported in the paper.
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Lecompton
Lawrence
Will Drive House to Early Finish in Kansas Legislature
Kansas lawmakers rush to adjourn as Speaker Keene vows to push through remaining measures. Weather and travel highlight a tense final stretch with talks of three weeks of travel for candidates Layton and others, while critics warn against hasty bills and insufficient committee work.
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Kansas
A. M. Keene
Bourd
Lonings
Reene
Technicil l
Keene
Laure
Guilin
Layton
Osborne
Pittsburg Industry Slackens Amid Rail Freight Delays
Industry slows in Pittsburg area as furnaces are banked and mills shut due to material shortages. Over 50,000 tons of structural material sit in yards. coal mines run at 40 percent capacity, with some loads fetching high prices. Meanwhile a university education mixer is planned at Fraser Hall, and local notices mention a town fugitive gaining a fresh air cure at a nearby farm.
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Connellsyil
School of Educatio
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K. Loomis
Fred Redke
Glen DeLay
A. EB. Eliott
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