Germans Push Toward Paris In Six Mile Advance
Paris reported on June 11 that German forces had advanced six miles toward Paris in two days, aided by tanks. French defense held despite heavy losses, with a notable counterattack by a mounted cuirassier group at Plemon t and strong Allied resistance along the Montdidier to Noyon line.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vigmont
Guards
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Mary
St. Maur
Belloy
Plemont
Montididier
Noyon
Compeigne
Ple‘mont
Montdidier
Vignemont
Aronde
Oise
Wilson frames war aims in Pan American unity speech
President Wilson’s address to Mexican newspaper editors, released for U.S. publication, praises Pan Americanism and U S neutrality. He argues the United States seeks no selfish gains in World War I and stresses the genuine devotion of the American people to world democracy. He notes past difficulties persuading European offices of U S disinterestedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Devil Dogs of the U S Marines in the Sky
The German aces dubbed U S Marine gunners Devil Dogs for uncanny accuracy in downing Roche planes. Marines continually patrol the heavens, ready to make direct hits as observer planes and hostile aircraft may appear any moment. Their air abatis and sunlit positions keep them concealed while sweeping for enemy planes.
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U. SS. Marine
U. & Marines
Mrn
Unity Demands Wilson Urges Labor Solidarity in War Effort
President Wilson telegraphed to the American Federation of Labor and the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy at St Paul urging renewed labor support for the war. He warned against capital and labor conflicts undermining the national effort, praising workers in factories and shipyards and stressing unity during the crucial struggle month as the Kaiser’s threats loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
St.Paul
Minn
America
France
Robert Maisel
Mr. Gompers
Theranation
Maisel
Cadet party pleas for Allied expedition to Russia
The central committee of the Cadet party in Russia forwarded to the U S State Department via the Russian embassy a request for an Allied expeditionary force to Russia to repel German invaders. The appeal asks that any expedition be placed under international control to guarantee Russia's rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
Central Committee
Cadet
State Department
Mayor Commends City Fire Department On Yearly Report
The mayor lauded the fire department after a city commission reading of a year end report by Fire Chief W F Reinisch. Fire losses reached 524,648 on 12 months with 412 alarms and 62 false. sparks on roofs were the main cause, cigarettes caused one small blaze of sawdust.
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Lawrence
City Commission
W. F. Reinisch
Reinisch
Belittle U S Victory Claims By German News Bureau
Amsterdam reports the Wolff bureau of Berlin claims American operations between the Marne and the Ourcq ended in defeat for the U S forces. It says waves of Americans near Belleau Wood were wiped out by German machine gun and artillery fire held until troops were near. The piece also includes a quip about friends and a stray line about National Me Sayings Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Marne
Oureq
Bellea Wood
Officers Arrive To Finish Army Training School Prep
National Army training school officers are due today to finalize preparations for drafted men arriving Saturday. A medical officer from Fort Riley arrived Monday to serve the summer, with Lt. Aller and Captain Rice directing a combined staff. Fowler Shops remain unusable for two weeks as repairs continue, while the gymnasium transforms into barracks and an army kitchen is set up under R B Wagstaff. The engineers schedule runs from six in the morning to taps, with weekends for recreation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army Training School
Fort Riley
B. F. Rice
Aller
Fowler
A. Tem
Marvin Hall
R. B. Wagstaff
Mgr. Warstaf
Captain Rice
Deferred Men in Draft Taken for Next Quota
Fifteen men classified as deferred are selected for the next drafting quota. None from Class One was taken. The move reflects adjustments in exemptions as enrollment and eligibility rules are applied.
Farm exemptions exhausted as Douglas County drafts rise
Class One for Douglas County is exhausted by the latest call for ninety one men. Fifteen Class One men with deferred occupational status will be withdrawn from exemption and placed in the June draft to meet quotas. The action follows Provost Marshal General Crowder's order that draft calls take men from other classes after Class One is exhausted. Brune, clerk of the local board, urged enlistment in preferred branches. Also, nine registrants qualified for special service to join the military aeronautical corps and be sent to Vancouver for aircraft production work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Brune
General Crowder
Mr. Brune
Washington
Military Aeronautical Corps of
Army
Vancouver
City Commission orders a dozen trash cans for business district
Lawrence officials approved at last night’s meeting the purchase of twelve trash cans from Kennedy & Ernst to keep the business district cleaner. The cost is 60 dollars per dozen plus 19 cents freight per can. one per block on both street sides, with ten placed in blocks and the remaining two likely for parks.
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City Commission
Lawrence
Kennedy & Ernst
F. C. B. Rochester
Pkins
City approves sanitation drive and new milk inspector
The Lawrence city commission last night created a two year term milk inspector position at 45 dollars a month and ordered aggressive sanitary enforcement. It also directed action on a stagnant pond near Maple and Massachusetts streets, with Ed Anderson to work with Union Pacific and state health officials if needed. A new six inch water main was authorized to feed the ice plant, replacing an undersized four inch line.
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Kreeck
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Clark
Anderson
Maple
Perry
Massachusetts
Second
W. W. Holyfield
Union Pacific
Ed Anderson
State Health Department
Health and Sanitary Departments
Besom
City Commission
City Water Department
Sixth Street
Council of Defense Plans War Savings Stamp Campaign
The Douglas County Council of Defense will meet tomorrow night to review plans for a nationwide War Savings Stamp drive on June 28, as proclaimed by President Wilson and Governor Capper. Tucker will lead the Lawrence campaign efforts. The Y M C A board also holds a monthly business meeting tomorrow at noon.
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Council of Defense
Douglas County Council of Defense
Wilson
Capper
Ca ‘Tucker
Lawrence
Y. M. C. A. Board
Weather forecast tease with unclear timing
A compact weather note from The Journal World outlines temperatures at 8 p m yesterday and 8 a m to 3 p m today. It hints at a make up man who claims to justify the weather at any time.
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Journal- World
Paying of Bridge Paving Delayed by Title Dispute
City commission paused paving the north approach to the Kansas river bridge at North Lawrence until ownership of a city lot corner of Bridge and Locust streets is resolved. E Caldwell leads three claimants to the title. commissioners will pay 200 to cover damages once ownership and grade are determined, then proceed with paving and project work after title is settled.
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Lawrence
Kansas River Bridge
E. Caldwell
W. W. Holyfield
Germans Drive Off Deep French Resistance On Oise Front
The German offensive along the Oise to Ribecourt presses with strong efforts and heavy losses on both sides. French counterattacks west of Ribecourt and retaking Mery signal renewed contest as German gains threaten allied lines from the Oise to the Marne.
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Hans
French War Office
Belloy
St. Maur
Marqueguse
Vandelicourt
Mery
Betloy
Oise
Antoval
Ribecourt
Ourscamp
Carlepont
Sentigny
Somme
Flanders
Aisne
Marne
Need More Autos to Haul Farmers During Harvest
Twilight squads fill most rapid growth in farm helper volunteers as Lawrence reports 429 signed by noon toward a 649 goal. Class allocations cover westward, county, evenings, and haul work in watercars. Six women from Lawrence and nearby towns have volunteered. agents urge more car owners to join. Full wheat demand centers on Pratt Sumner Comanche Stafford and Rice counties.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Worounteers
Baldwin
Eudora
Amd
University
T. 5. Moore
A. G. Hunter
Laura Della
al McNish
W. J. Francisco
Minnie Huffman
Buffe
Moore
Labor Bureau
Pratt
Sumner
Comanche
Stafford
Rice
W. G Mes Adco
Railro
Chamber of Commerce Labor Bureau
H.B. ‘Ober
Bureau
Ober
City urged to buy Sixth Street telephone line for 185.35
Land Commissioner Cleland recommended to the city commission that the Sixth Street telephone line to Indiana Street be purchased by the city at 185.35 dollars, the price set by the telephone company. The water department seeks to remove poles for a new power line from the water plant to the powerhouse. Action on the matter is laid over until prices for remaining line materials are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleland
Department of Streets and Public Utilities
City Commission
Sixth Street
Indiana Street
City Water Department
Douglas county graduation at Methodist church
The district schools of Douglas county announce commencement tomorrow at three in the Methodist church. Dean F. J. Kelly of the University School of Education will deliver the principal address. One hundred thirty four students will graduate from fifty eight districts, completing the eighth grade and advancing to high school. The program includes a processional, vocal and piano solos, invocation by Rev. Frank Jennings, a diploma presentation by Supt. O. J. Lane, and America by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Methodist Church
F. J. Kelly
University School of Education
E. L. Charlton
Hark
Endacott
Stauffer
Harry Rowe Shelley
Frank Jennings
Mountain Spring
Marion Stewart
Carl Bohm
Olie Speaks
J. Lane
America
Whisky Fines Arrests Over Liquor Run Near City
Arthur Murphy was found guilty in Judge Clark's court of violating the bone dry law, fined 100 dollars and costs, and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Jesse Love was released for lack of evidence. Laura Jones trial was continued to June 32 at 5 o'clock due to time. Ferguson and Mary Ferguson pled guilty earlier. arrests occurred north of the bridge after officers stopped their car en route to a Kansas City whiskey run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Murphy
Ferguson
Kansas City
City to buy paving brick for street repairs
The city commission last night authorized purchasing brick for road repairs. Commissioner Cleland stated the measure targets necessary paving work and addressed concerns about wartime disruptions. The vote approved the allocation and anticipated delivery to improve city streets.
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Cleland
Department of Streets and Public Utilities
City Commission
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NTO
U.S
Labor Federation
Belittle
Fowlers
Gymn Reine Tomed
R. R
Mississippi River
The
Railroad Administration
Southwest
St. Lou
Carl R. Gray
Topeka
Kans
Huffman
Kansas
Terry Street
North Lawrence
Qam
Cooer
FUCH
Kaiser
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