Germans Push Six Miles In Two Days At Front
Paris dispatch reports heavy German efforts to gain ground in a key sector. French artillery initially stood firm as tanks aided the advance, two divisions of guards and Bavarians moved to widen the wedge. Ground gains included Mary, St. Maur, and Belloy with French counter attacks and stubborn defense seen near Pleignant.
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Associated »Press
Paris
Spffort
Fromalls
Vigmont
Plemont
Montididier
Négon
Compeigne
Plegnant
Wilson addresses Pan Americanism in war message
President Wilson’s June Washington speech to Mexican editors is published in full. He stresses disinterested U.S. aims in World War I and seeks to reassure foreign offices that neutrality was sincere. He adds wartime finance note about War Savings Stamps.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Devil Dogs Fly as Aerial Gunners Earn Tough Reputation
U S Marines nicknamed Teufel Hunde or Devil Dogs by German aces for their precision in downing enemy aircraft. Marines constantly patrol the skies, prepared for any air attack, while one gunner crouches behind sun camo as another scans for hostile planes.
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U. S
U.S
Wilson Urges Labor Unity in War Effort at AFL Convention
President Wilson telegraphed to the American Federation of Labor and the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy urging unity and continued essential labor support for the war. He warned that the war could be lost in America through industrial quarrels and pledged to use all government tools to settle disputes. He congratulated AFL on past patriotism in trenches and factories and stressed crucible hardships of the struggle and the need for national unity.
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Washington
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
Mr. Gompers
Nanation
America
Maisel
American “Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Belittle U S Victory Say German News Bureau
The Wolff Bureau in Berlin reports American efforts on the Marne front as failures. It claims American waves at Bellegue Wood suffered heavy losses from German machine gun and artillery fire, while praising a so called Naval Brigade. The piece ends urging support for War Savings Stamps on National War Savings Day.
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Amsterdam
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Marne
Oureq
Bellegue Wood
Russia Appeals to U S Washington
A June 1 dispatch from the Russian embassy delivered to the state department asks the United States and Allies to send an expeditionary force to Russia to repel German invaders. The appeal urges international control of the expedition to guarantee Russia's rights.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Central Committee
Cadet Party
State Department
Mayor Praises City Fire Department for Yearly Efforts
Mayor Geo L Kreeck publicly complimented the fire department after fire chief W F Reinisch reported last night that property losses for the year totaled $52 643 from 412 alarms with two false alarms. Sparks on roofs were the leading cause, cigarette adds only one incident, and a box of sawdust was destroyed by a lone cigarette.
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Lawrences
W. F. Reinisch
Reinisch
Geo. L. Kreeck
Army training school officers arrive to finish camp setup
National Army training school officers arrive today to complete barracks, kitchen, and gym transformations for the drafted men arriving Saturday. A medical officer from Fort Riley joins Captain B. F. Rice and Lieutenant Allen to oversee operations with two first lieutenants and a quartermaster. Fowler Shops will be offline for two weeks as roof and second floor repairs proceed. The engine laboratory near Marvin Hall will host initial training likely using auto parts. The gymnasium is converted to barracks with cots in halls and an army kitchen under R B Wagstaff, who will run a basement canteen. Engineer schedules begin at 6 a.m. and run to taps. Saturday and Sunday allow recreation time, but little else during the week.
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National Army Training School
Fort Riley
B. F. Rice
Allen
Fowler
Marvin Hall
R B. Wagstaff
Wagstaff
Captain Rice
Exemptions Exhausted Spur Douglas County Draft Moves
Douglas County faces a ninety one man June draft quota after Class One exemptions are exhausted. Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered taking from other classes if needed. George Brune, local draft clerk, urged eligible farmers to enlist to choose their branch of service. In a related note, nine thousand registrants were called for a special limited service to join the military aeronautical corps for aircraft production in Vancouver.
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Douglas County
Brune
General Crowder
Mr. Brune
Washington
Military Aeronautical Corps
Army
Vancouver
City Commission Orders Dozen Trash Cans for Business District
Lawrence city officials ordered twelve trash cans for distribution in the business district to curb unsightly rubbish. Kennedy & Ernst submitted the sole bid at 49 per can with 101 freight cents. Plan calls one can per block per side, ten cans used in blocks and two for parks.
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City Commission
Lawrence
Kennedy & Ernst
C. B
Rochester
N. C
Lawrence approves health drive and new milk inspector
Lawrence city officials plan stronger health enforcement, create a two year milk inspector post with $45 monthly pay, and order regular restaurant inspections. A stagnant pond on Maple Perry Massachusetts and Second streets is to be drained with railroad and state health department help. A new water main to the ice plant will be installed, and the War Savings Stamp drive is set for June 28 with C H Tucker leading Lawrence efforts. The Y M C A board will hold a noon meeting tomorrow.
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Kreeck
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Clark
Andersom
Maple
Perry
Massachusetts
Second
W. W. Holyfield
Union Pacific
Ked Anderson
State Health Department
Health and Sanitary
City Water Department
Sixth Street
Ree
of Defense
Douglas County Council of Defense
Wilson
Capper
C. H. Tucker
Kansas Forecast Reports Fair Weather Through Wednesday
A Kansas weather brief notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures expected tonight. The report references general hourly forecasts and mentions calmer, dry conditions across the state.
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Kansas
Paying of Bridge- Is Being Held Up
North Lawrence delays paving the north approach to the Kansas river bridge until city ownership of a corner lot at Bridge and Locust streets is settled. Three claimants dispute title led by E. Caldwell. Commissioner Holyfield tasked with determining ownership. county to pay $200 toward damages. paving waits on title clearance.
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R. R
City Commission
W. W. Holyfield
Terry Street
North Lawrence
Union Pacific
E. Caldwell
Germans push on Oise front as French resist in heart of battle
Allied observers report heavy fighting along the Oise sector with Germans pressing from Noyon to Montdidier. French counterattacks west of Ribecourt and near Mery retake territory while the line to the Aronde river holds. A critical stage emerges as German forces threaten positions from Oise to Marne amid fierce Allied defense.
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Oise
Hans
French War Office
Belloy
St. Maur
Marqueglise
Vandelhoust
Mery
Bolloy
Antoval
Ribecout
Ribecourt
Oize
Marne
Twilight Squads Fill Most Rapidly for Harvest Help
Local efforts to recruit farm labor continue as Lawrence reports 429 volunteers so far, with a total goal of 649 including carpenters and contractors. Six women from Lawrence and several from Baldwin and Eudora have offered farm helper services. Volunteers are classified into four groups with Class Four needing drivers for transport. Organizers urge more Class Four volunteers while noting wheat harvests approach in Pratt, Sumner, Comanche, Stafford and Rice counties.
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Lawrence
Baldwin
Eudora
University
Haskell
T.E. Moore
A. G Hunter
Laura Jella
Albert McNish
W. J. Francisco
Minnie Huffman
Buffe
Mr. Moore
Labor Bureau
Pratt
Sumner
Comanche
Stafford
Rice
W. G. McAdoo
Ira
Chaimber of Commerce Labor Bureau
H. B. Ober
Bureau
Ober
131 Will Graduate From Douglas County Schools
Commencement exercises will be held tomorrow at three o clock at the Methodist church. Dean B P J Kelly of the University School of Education will deliver the principal address. One hundred thirty four students will graduate from fifty eight districts this year. Program includes processional, vocal and piano solos, invocation, diplomas presented by Supt O G Lane, and America.
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Douglas County
Methodist Church
BP. J. Kelly
The
University
School of Education
Ey .L
Chariton
Endacott
Stauffer
Harry Rowe Shelley
Frank Jennings
Mountain Spring
Marion Stewart
Carl Bohm
Piviten
Olie Speaks
G. Lane
America
Whisky fines and arrests shake city crime court
Arthur Murphy was found guilty in Judge Clark's court of violating the bone dry law, fined $100 and costs, and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Jesse Love was released for lack of evidence, Laura Jones case continued, and Mapsrusen plus Ferguson suspects were rounded up near the bridge in a car while en route from Kansas City. The city commission authorized paying for brick for street repairs.
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Arthiaa
Arthur Murphy
Clark
Jesse Love
Laura Jones
Mapersgusen
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Land
Thanks Labor Federation
National War Savings
Fowlers Shop
Gymn
Io Barracks
Mississippi River
Railroad Administration
St. Lou
Carl R. Gray
Foraisely
Topeka
Kuns
Adjutant General
Huffman
Y. OM. C. A. Board
Geneersay
FUCH
Kaiser
Associated Press
Noyon
Montdidier
Vignemont
Aronde
Bay Telephone Line
Cleland
Department of Streets and Public Utilities
Inalana Street
Moore
Ety Commission
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