Sleep on Posts Sentenced to Die in World War I
Five American soldiers in France were sentenced to death for dozing at sentry duty but General Pershing referred the case to Washington for review. Gas attacks killed five and sickened about sixty. German planes and allied air activity continued over the front as battles raged.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
War Department
France
Tursday
Cairphimes
Gu Hile
Washington
Wilson
No word from Francis on Petromarad plans
Washington reports Abbardo Francis has not replied about his plans for Petromrad. Officials at the state department await further word as other embassies observe. The lack of communication leaves the inquiry without a clear timetable or official stance.
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Washington
Abbardo Francis
Petromrad
Wilson Gets Power to Raise Railway Rates
The Interstate Commerce Committee reported a bill granting the President power to raise railway rates if a new amendment takes effect. The Senate approved a related measure amid debate, while the house tied the vote at 164 to 137.
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Washington
Ladas Amen
Oranih
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Nurses Among Missing After Ship Sinks in Bristol Channel
The British hospital ship Glenaristle with 182 aboard sank in the Bristol Channel. Three parties totaling 38 survivors were landed at Scansea Milford and Pembroke. About 144 remain missing including seven nurses.
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Tandon
Glenaristle
Bristol Channel
sScansea
Milford
Pembroke
Hearst Publications Ban Report Declared False
Colonel Chambers, Canada’s chief press censor, said there is no truth to reports that a ban has been lifted on Hearst publications or the International News Service. He noted the regulations remain guardedly restrained in both Great Britain and Canada.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Press
Hearst
International News Service
Chambers
Canada
Iam
Great Britain
Cpinacda
Flyer Killed In 250 Foot Plane Crash Near Lake Charles
Lieut. W. A. McGill of the army aviation died after a crash near Lake Charles Louisiana. Lieut. Colman of the Marines was slightly hurt when their airplane fell 250 feet. McGill’s home was in Jersey City. Information came from Gerstner Field.
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Lake Charles
Wr. A. McGill
Army Aviation
Lieut
Colman
Gerstner Field
McGill
Jersey City
War Party Sunt Tickerson Tarns Staunton Feathers
A fragment from the morning Times describes tarring and feathering of disloyal men at Staunton in Maroupin County. Sheriff Dickerson served 1902 to 1906 and Ben Valentine was Staunton’s police chief. the deputy recalls acquaintances among the involved men.
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E . Tickerson
North Vrence
Wreck
Morning Times
Staunton
Himois
Maroupin County
Dickerson
Ben Vatlentine
Teuton Socialists Called Judas in Proclamation
A Petrograd report via Reuters says the Council of People's Commissaries issued another call to arms. German invaders are arresting workers and soldiers councils, shooting Red Guards, and taking German Austrian prisoners in Ukraine. Front troops are said to be rallying and resisting as Cossack regiments head toward Pskov and other fronts.
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London
Council of People’s Commissaries
Reuter
Petrograd
Disputch
Pskov
Prominland
Open House for Kansas Regimental Visitors Day
Camp Funstan hosts Visitors Day with Open House at Recreational Hall on March. Regimental members invite relatives and friends daily since last event. Program includes dancing band concerts and refreshments. Ladies receive special invites from committee at trolley station.
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Funstan
Can Fimneten
Hull
Kansas
Four Minute Men to Discuss Danger to Democracy at Local Theatres
Tom Harley announces a series of talks titled The Danger to Democracy to be shown at city theatres. The itinerary lists speakers and dates from March 1 to March 8 including Estabrook Wilson Talbot Learnard Mitchell and others scheduled at various venues.
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Tom Harley
Four Minute Men
Ieraing
Bawersock
Mareh
A. A
Holy Field
Convicts Kill Guard at Missouri Prison Escape
In Missouri on February 28 guard Jefferson C. Jenkins was killed by two convicts Kenneth Brewer and David Bartlett who bound and stabbed him then escaped with help from an accomplice. Brewer and Bartlett were serving terms for robbery and felonious assault respectively.
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cHmbei
Ea Brewer
Dasper County
Bartlett
Cooper County
Aml Finney
Kuneas City
German telegraph advance to Petrograd merchant
London February 28 The German submarine threat affects Petrograd merchant trade as reported by the Telegraph Company. A local homefront note mentions an offer tied to this development and the reaction of a German agent.
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London
Petrograd
Push Campaign For Americanism Seeks School Policy Change
Rotarians push for an Americanism program linking exclusion of German language education from elementary schools. The movement targets curriculum reforms amid rising anti German sentiment in the community.
State policy proposals carried to state meeting by Lawrence group
Lawrence group introduces three resolutions aimed at nationalizing elementary education policy. They propose English as sole language of instruction,禁止 non English languages in public schools, and optional German studies left to student choice, with the aim of a state committee recommendation at the June meeting.
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Lawrence
Learence Rotary
Az Tianad
Karts
Jane
Tesolved
Renae
Eehouts
Wheatless Days Menu Plan and Food Substitutes
A historical notice outlines weekly meatless and wheatless meal days with specific foods and substitutions. It lists Monday through Saturday plans, naming porkless options and non wheat products like corn meal, buckwheat, amaranth, and sweet potato flour to use in meals and baking.
Poisoning Investigation Ties Can to Mrs Hees Death
Authorities probe a canned tomato product as the source of Mrs. Hees’s alleged poisoning death. William H. Pendleton of the Raw Valley Cannery notes all can samples are tested as cases arise, with officials alert for tainted canned goods and possible industry links.
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Bo. Hees
Wits
Inernia
William H. Pendleton
Rotary Aid
Raw Valley
Gan
Compininy Ami
Tional
Alan
Associatiz
Pendleton
Kansas Weather Report Prompt Fragment
Weather report fragment shows uncertain precipitation figures with garbled measurements. It mentions potential rainfall or snow accumulation and references Friday and Warner, but the details are unreadable. Core entities like Kansas and Friday appear. exact amounts and locations are unclear.
Dramatic Club Plans Benefit Play For County Child Union
The University Dramatic Club announces a second production this year at Robinson Gymnasium. Proceeds will fund a state wide campaign for a Permanent Income Amendment. The show aims to showcase top club talent and support public speaking departments.
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Dramatic Club
Mosement
Mm University Dramatic Club
Iohs
Mareh
Ittucnvties Club
Orillion
Uowersork
County Chih
Uiversi
Robinson Gymnasium
Arthur MacMurray
Ehul
Mobilize Tractors For Farm Work In County Meeting
A local court house gathering discusses mobilizing tractors for farm work amid a large turnout. Officials, educators, and farmers emphasize rapid tractor deployment to sustain harvests and school programs, with debate over funding and logistics continuing.
Viscount Motono Urges Japan United With Allies
A Sunday speech by Viscount Motono and Shem Paris urged Japan and the United States to cooperate against Germany. The appeal suggested joint action in Siberia to secure food and supply lines, arguing that Japan and America could influence the region’s fate.
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London
Kel
Vycount Motenu Anil
Paris
Japan
Poliex
Siberia
Motona
Amers
Unclear OCR Item From Historical Paper
Fragmentary text describes international operations and stores, mentions Madivortok and Tranerida hallway, and concerns about control between German and Russian forces. Details are unreadable, providing no clear event, date, or named entities to confirm.
Willard Plans Move to Lawrence Home For Family
Prominent pugilist Jess Willard will relocate to Lawrence occupying a colonial style bungalow on West 2nd Street near the Kansas City line. The former world heavyweight champion eyed the property for its size, modern amenities, and proximity to schools as he prepares to settle his wife and children in a new Kansas home.
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Jess Willard
Werldt Champ
Pugalist
Tie
Cummings
Willd
Universy
Willands
Country Club di Saiets
Kansas
Huhiel
Tanai
Tanai Bo Thee Weice Department of Hte Basgeht the “Alfred Wirthan
Union
Aed Brarhers
Shayes
Cums
Hick Jutingen
Feitries
Willard
Thas Grate
Betsine Ty
Seamen Rescued After Torpedoed Ship Sinks
Report from London details crews of sunken vessels salvaging amid hunger and thirst. Survivors drifted at sea in open boats after torpedo attack, some eating leather and drinking salt water while awaiting rescue.
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London
Terbeld
Accusations Spark Debate Over Treaty Signing
A damaged clipping reports accusations against the Japanese for a signing of a treaty seen as affecting relations among towns and nations. Officials discuss the impact and potential settlements during a tense meeting.
Congress urged to aid probe into meat packing felonies
Washington February 28 Federal Trade Commission counsel Francis J. Heney asked Congress to amend espionage and related laws to force disclosure of confidential files from the major meat packers. He urged swift legislation to permit judges to rule on probable cause and keep seized property under court control pending the inquiry into industry felonies. Reports also noted letters showing Cudahy Armour Swift and Morris seeking army contracts for altered meat grades and bacon specifications.
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Washington, D.C
Gdvanien
Pilans
Comer
Recepiesc
Francis J. Heney
Spec
Congress
Sergetson
Henry Veeder
Espio Ave Uy
Gon Nents
Veeder
Veeders
Heney
Leago
Francis J. Hamey
Federal Trade Commission
Ty Cudahy & Co
Food Administration
Army
W. R. Murphy
Cudahy & Co
Chicago
Food Administrations
Armour, Swift and Morris
Col. Konisteyn
Quartermaster's Depot
War features to publish first of Keilmann human stories
Lieutenant Keilmann, a coast artillery veteran and journalist, will reveal his wartime experiences in a forthcoming State Journal series from Topeka. The veteran served in the regulars and national guard, fought in Fort Stevens Fort Monroe Mexico, and in France with heavy railway batteries. He was honorably discharged January 5 and returns to America.
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Topeka
Leutenant Keimann
State Journal
Keilmann
National Guard
Lawrencs
Flo
Regular Army
Coast Artillery
Fort Stevens
Pasville
Fortress Monroe
om + Atlantic
Manhattan
Res Zanal- Guard
Fort Riley
Fort Monroe
Imrtillery
France
America
Indians Play Tonight at Flaskell Court Clash
The 135 pound Y M C A basketball team faces the Haskell Midgets on the Flaskell court tonight at six o'clock.
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Y. Me C.A
Haskell
Flaskell
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