German submarines threaten Atlantic coast ships in 1917 panic
New York reports indicate German U boats have sunk at least three vessels off New Jersey and nearby areas as fears spread along the Atlantic coast. Navy officials say anti submarine efforts are in place and will protect troop transports to Europe. Victims named include the Edward H. Cole Jacob Haskell and Belamia Willey with crews rescued by the Bristol.
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Bristol
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Grecian
Jacob H. Haskell
Huns Are Hea tey Pot Allied Offensive
Paris newspapers forecast an Allied offensive amid ongoing World War I hostilities. Readers see reports of intensified action on multiple fronts with strategic moves and anticipated breakthroughs.
French and British Counterattacks Gain Ground on Fronts
Allied reports from June 3 describe French counterattacks along the entire front between the Oureq and Sarches and gains near Paris. British forces push in Flanders with about 200 prisoners taken, while Pershing denies German depots captured and reports heavy German losses. Armament of railroad ships considered to deter submarine attacks.
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Secret pact ties Finland to German influence via Stockholm dispatch
A fragmentary Stockholm dispatch cited by Politiken claims a secret Finland Germany concession pact. It allegedly binds Finland to a German led dynasty, keeps Åland from Sweden, allows Germany a naval base and Arctic passage, and permits German military presence until rival coalitions are removed.
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Aland Islands
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Artic Ocean
Allies gain support as Wilson pledge aids Bolsheviks hangings
President Wilson's declaration of sympathy for Russia strengthens Allied sentiment in Petrograd. The Bolsheviki movement leader in Moscow is reported hanged by anti Soviet Cossacks, who opposed Gen Kal edine's forces.
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London
Russia
Wilison
Petograd
Daily Express
Novee Vedomosti
Wilson
Reuter i Disnatch
Ajoscow
Kaledines
Rumor of Captured Submarine Not Yet Confirmed
Bulletin from New York reports a Third Naval District rumor that a submarine has been captured and is being towed to port, but no official confirmation has been issued. Authorities have not verified the claim.
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New York
Mumor Reach
Office of the Third Naval District
Alumni group urges moving child welfare bureau to state house
Kansas University Alumni association calls for disassociating the child welfare bureau from the university and relocating headquarters to Topeka with the state, equal status to the labor bureau. The group backs tighter campus funding and regular expenditure reports, and urges legislative action next session.
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W.H. Pratt
George C. Foster
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Irving Hill
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Y M C A Gymnasium Use Proposed for High School
Supt Kei proposed using the Y M C A gymnasium for high school physical instruction. A committee will present its report tonight on securing access to the Y M C A facility due to gym space limits in the manual training building and rising attendance.
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Ambassdor Gerard Speaks on Revolution and War Posture
Former ambassador James W. Gerard told Kansas leaders that no revolution will occur in Germany before the war ends and warned that soldiers in trenches could spark upheaval upon return if betrayed. He urged continued effort toward victory and cited German propaganda and past Kaiser strategy.
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United States
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Governor Capper Buries Hat For Sky Piece At Eudora Auction
In Eudora Saturday night Governor Capper faced a comic sale where his hat was bought back for 2.51 dollars after bidders swarmed the nubbon block. J. S. Holiness purchased the academic sky piece for 31 dollars and refused to return it, while others raised funds and gave a 2.40 contribution. The event drew local auctioneers from Topeka to assist in the bidding and Capper delivered a patriotic speech boosting the auction’s success. The proceeds included a Liberty flag from Lawrence and netted about 1,099 dollars overall. In other notes, two grain inspectors were suspended by Secretary Houston over misgrading in interstate shipments, with three more under review.
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Work or Fight Rule Worries Students at KK U
University officials debate how the new work or fight clause affects summer school enrollment. Brune notes school attendance might not be allowed under the rule, while Provost General Grey and Chancellor Strong discuss possible waivers.
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Ational Army
Sal Lichine
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June Enlisted Ent Tequota Sets Record
The June quota for enlistments is described as the largest to date with seventy six men to Camp Cody and others to Fort Bliss and New Mexico posts. Mentions training camps, medical exams, and early enlistment drives led by Red Cross recruitment efforts.
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Weather forecast for Kansas region
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Cooler Tuesday. No other details available.
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Scholarships at KU Announced for Next Year
The University of Kansas announced eight fellowships and twelve scholarships for the coming year at commencement. Awards include six medical graduates named as junior lieutenants in the U S Cavalry Reserve and fellowships for KU graduates and Kansas college alumni across multiple disciplines. The list names recipients in chemistry, romance languages, mathematics, chemistry, education, and home economics, plus several named memorial scholarships and prizes.
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Ortiwa University
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Timis
Edward S. Mindsonia
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