Total Liberty Loan subscriptions rise across districts
Treasury reports Liberty Loan subscriptions total $1,646,000,000 with New York leading at $748,000,000 as the nation’s count grows though Treasury workers remain behind in tabulating subscriptions. The delays reflect the heavy volume across districts including Texas and San Francisco.
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Treasury Department
New York
Mtatdock
Washington
Ue Taferty Lect
Bert Toe Shay
Wae Tall
Texas
Tnd
Anglian liner sunk in South Atlantic with 550 aboard
A Leyland liner Anglian sank after torpedo strike in the South Atlantic. The Segage, formerly City of Corinth, owned by the South Atlantic Naval Company, carried about 550 passengers including a detachment of the Senegalese rifles. The ship rested off Reston after departing May 2 for Liverpool.
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Lossisda Leyland Liner
Anglian
Tari
Jane
South Atlantic
Haseen
Corinth
South Atlantic Naval Company of Ports
Reston
de Leyland
Rabe's Slavers Unknown In Reet Case At Tulsa Today
A grand jury returned a verdict that the kidnapped boy, Duby Lloyd Keet, died at the hands of unknown assailants. Witnesses named various suspects, with one man’s true name unclear and another planning further arrests within 24 hours. The report also notes school data and other brief items.
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Reet
Tulsa
Spengefield
Duby Lloyd Keet
Hanker
Crenstan
England to Be Finished in Two Months Says German Leader
Copenhagen June 13 England is given less than two months of life by Herr Von Heydebrand conservative Reichstag leader. In a speech to his electors he quotes a German admiral asserting victory through submarine warfare. He urged national egotism in peace and warned against a separate peace with Russia.
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Copenhagen
London
England
Herr von Heydebrand
Reichstag
Great Britain
von Fieydebrand
Germany
von Heydebrand
Russia
Pershing Lands On French Soil Near Bolougne
General Pershing arrived at Bolougne this morning and was greeted by French government officials and the northern theater leadership. British troops and marines lined the quay as U S destroyers and hydroplanes escorted the vessel, with military bands playing the Star Spangled Banner and the Marseillaise.
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Paris
General Pershing
Bolougne
Pershing
Pelletier
Daru
Lille
Somme
Marseillase
Pellatier
Pershi
A Stir on Rio Grande as Mexicans Try Crossing
At 1 AM a motorcycle unit and troops from Fort Bliss chased a group of about 25 armed Mexicans attempting to ford the Rio Grande near Ysleta. They fired on a cavalry patrol, which returned fire. no casualties were reported. Lieutenant J P Lucas said the Mexicans retreated as the patrol pulled back. The motorized force arrived to find the scene quiet.
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el Paso
Fort Bliss
Yslete
Rio
J. P. Lucas
Hell
Ysleta
Pcg Nll Bh
Rotary Plan to Aid Red Cross Drive in Douglas County
At the Lawrence Rotary Club meeting the group voted to take an active role in the Red Cross Drive for Douglas County. A committee will be appointed under Henderson Martin to direct the drive, with Simons presenting the plan in today’s session. Martin had been expected to speak but was unavailable.
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Red Cross
Douglas County
Lawrence Rotary
Red Cross Drive Week Urged In Douglas County
A countywide effort urges reducing meals and luxuries for a Red Cross Drive next week. Lawrence Red Cross workers, led by Henderson S Martin, plan an organizing tour across the southwestern part of the county to raise funds for hospitals ambulances in France. Douglas County pledges $3000 while nationwide goal is $100 million to support medical units and avoid delays for American troops.
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Berlin
Huck
Land Company
Douglas County
Red Cross
All America
Henderson S. Martin
Governor Martin
Lawrence Red Cross
Ralph Spotts
William Docking
United States
France
Three Boys Charged With Brass Theft From University Shed
Walter Fishback, Lora Porter, and Wayne Wilson were arrested on burglary and larceny charges for taking brass from Professor Stimpson's shed on Tennessee street at the University. Identified by a junk dealer, they faced arraignment before Judge John Clark, with trials set for tomorrow at 2. Wilson, age fifteen, was sent to juvenile court.
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Walter Fishback
Lora Porter
Wayne Wilson
Tennessee Treet
Professor Stimpson
University
John Clark
Wilson
Has Kell Drill Winners and Local News Highlights
Haskell company drill winners go to B company under W Elders command for best military appearance and drill execution. Also reports of a poisoning hydrophobia case after a dog bite, a Cadillac fire near Kanwaka, a funeral at Evangelical church, and a Senate war budget passage linked to Jamestown Exposition site acquisition.
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W. Elders
Haskell
Krause
First
Kansas Infantry
D. L. Smoot
Plead
Lehrimscher
Senate
Washington
House
New King for Greeks Constantine abdicates throne
Constantine I of Greece resigns under Allied pressure and names his son as successor. The 24 year old new ruler inherits a throne unsettled by recent pressures from the Allies. Athens reports the abdication came after intense diplomatic maneuvering.
Greece Abdicates Constantine in Favor of Alexander
Protecting powers France Great Britain and Russia announced Constantine abdicated today in favor of his second son Prince Alexander. Crown Prince George is excluded due to pro German associations. Constantine and George to leave by British warship for Switzerland via Italy, while Alexander to assume duties with entente support. M. Jonnart ordered Athens officials to seek unity and peace, with troops held until a king’s consent.
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France
Great Britain
Russia
Prince Alexander
Constantine
Isorge
George
Zalmis
Switzerland
Italy
Alexander
Greece
M. Jonnart
Athens
Procier Zaimis
Trinity Episcopal Church Opens Wallet For Liberty Bonds
Trinity Episcopal church of Lawrence subscribed to one thousand dollars in Liberty bonds following a church meeting last week. In line with their division, the church supports the Liberty bond issue by purchasing the stated amount. Ration. Ration in England London June 13 - Persons who conform to the bread ration appeal will be entitled to wear a gold badge with the motto On Voluntary Rations embossing a cross and crown.
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Trinity Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal Church of
Lawrence
England
London
Lena Miller
Kansas Weather Report From Yesterday to Thursday
A Kansas weather note reports cooler conditions in the east tonight and warmer temperatures on Thursday. It references yesterday afternoon and today at 1 pm with a forecast trend toward warmer weather later in the period.
National Guard seeks full strength before draft in Kansas
Kansas National Guard commanders push to fill companies to war strength before the June 18 deadline. Young men may join preferred units ahead of the selective draft, choosing services and organizations. The Third Regiment has already been raised. further recruitment aims to strengthen headquarters and line units, with detailed needs in Lawrence groups.
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National Guard
Kansas
Martin
Soul Over Kinsas
Luce
Xfocy Guard
Lewrene
Commany Ho
Company M
Corbihal- Hips
Lawrence
Indian Strings Quartet at Mission Conference Concert
The Indian strings quartet performed at the Methodist church for delegates at the Women’s Home Missionary society conference. The program outlined upcoming sessions and officer elections, with speeches by Mrs. Fred Baily and Mrs. Ila Woodyard, and announcements of pledges and canning course plans.
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Indtian
Missions
Methodist Church
Women's Home Missionary Society Conference
Fred Baily
Ottawa
Annie Hobbs Woodcoch
I. ON
Ligney
Manhattan
Ela Woodyard
Baldwin
Annie Hobbs Woodcock
Kansas City
Wolfe
Topeka
City National
Ann Neiderheiser
Woodcock
Train Hijack at Kansas City to Topeka Ends with Capture
Agung of Kaboos seized control of a Union Pacific train in Kansas City and rode it to Topeka before Lawrence police intervened. Sixteen men were jailed, nine later released. lack of jail space in Lawrence cited for not removing detainees. A seismic reading in Georgetown noted a heavy quake lasting ninety minutes, with centers possibly far from Washington and perhaps near the Mediterranean. The ten-day session closed with mainly approving bills.
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Agung
Kaboos
Kansas City
Topeka
Pelice
Jrence
Lawrence
Fere
Georgetown
Washington
Mediterranean
Germans Bomb London In Massive June Raid
London reports a large German air raid on the east end with fifteen hostile planes. British fighters and anti aircraft units pursued the invaders while many British aircraft joined the chase. Casualties not yet confirmed, hospitals treating numerous injuries, and authorities warn totals will rise with fuller reports.
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London
Lonton
Nan Tulay
England
Essex
Kent
House of Lords
Fearl of
Derby
Tornadoes Hit Farm Area Causing Major Damage
Two tornadoes struck between St Marys and Wamego last night causing about 300000 dollars in farm property damage with no deaths. Five people were injured as houses were destroyed and telephones lines down. Storms moved from near Mary to the Ver valley with heavy rain and debris blocking replies from officials.
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St. Marys
Wamego
Wamne
St. Mar
Mary
Ver
Penitentiary sentences for draft law violations in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn United States Judge Chatfield sentenced Herman P. Levine teacher to eleven months and twenty nine days for not registering under the selective draft law. Louis Kramer, an anarchist, received two years in Atlanta prison plus a $10,000 fine for conspiracy to distribute anti conscription literature and another year for failing to register. The latter trial lasted over two hours. Merchantman Sunk Submarine: Kroontland sinks U boat after engagement in Atlantic port report. Kroonland loses a propeller blade. Go After Motor Cars: Buick dealer E G Wood leads entourage toward Flint factory to retrieve cars, joining a Kansas City bonded train to ship vehicles across. Merchant Bowling Scores: high scores noted with a wry aside on the old fashioned man who thought night air unhealthy.
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New York
United States
Chatfield
Brooklyn
Herman P. Levine
Louis Kramer
Atlanta
Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Douglas County
Douglas county and surrounding areas are invited to a Woodland Park Fourth of July celebration with a big picnic and entertainment. Proceeds from concessions will aid the Red Cross and Army YMCA fund. The Chamber of Commerce plans a practical patriotic event with many organizations participating.
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Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
Woodland Park
Red Cross
A. BA
Farmers Institute
Horticultural Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Federated Clubs
Supt
RK. A. Kent
O. J. Lane
H. B. Peakrs
Haskell
H. W. Boltz
E. A. Edwards
James Akright
Isabel Gibb
Boy Scouts
Lawrence
Prepart For Bar Exam Ten Students Trotted By Humble
Ten Kansas law graduates study intensely under Prof H W Humble for the state bar exam in Topeka next week. They review three years of coursework and prior exam questions while others study independently. Names include Lawrence Miller Horton William Weber Ellinwood Otto Dittmer J M Fisher Tonganoxie Walter Smish Horton Jack Bord Independence Halleck M Craig Independence M Egan Kansas City Jerry Risely Staten Lawrence Allan Burch Joplin.
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Humble
Kk. U. Law School
H. W. Humble
Topeka
Law School
Profeator Humble
Lawrence Miller
Horton
William Weber
Ellinwood
Otto Dittmer
Independence
J. M. Fisher
Tonganoxie
Walter Smish
Jack Bord
Washington
Halleck M. Craig
7. M. Egan
Kansas City
Jerry Risely
J. Staten
Lawerence
Allan Burch
Joplin
Got Wrong Bottle Quick Treatment Restored
Dr. J C Rudolph, aiming to treat himself for a slight ailment, drank strychnine from the wrong bottle in his laboratory. He quickly realized the mistake and called Dr. J C Hopper, who gave restoratives. Rudolph recovered with only slight effects from the error.
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Rudolph
J. C. Rudolph
J.C. Hopper
J.C. Hopper, Who Administered Restoratives. Dr. Rudolph
May Have Eaten Toadstool at Rotary Luncheon
Walter Varnum fell ill during the Chamber of Commerce luncheon after eating mushrooms. Dr. A J Anderson, present at the scene, administered emergency treatment. The doctor said Varnum showed symptoms of mushroom poisoning and may have ingested a single toadstool among the fungi. The other diners remained unaffected.
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Walter Varnum
Lawrence Rotarians
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Anderson
Three Mexicans Arrested In Lawrence For Registration
Three Mexican men were arrested in Lawrence last night for failing to show registration cards and were taken to the city jail. They will be turned over to the sheriff for action under the registration law. The Journal-World publishes the list of registered Douglas County men this evening.税
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Gee Stered
Journal- World
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FLW
Olney
Lawrence High School
Fla
Barris A. Raksmeter
Ressacdor
South Washington
Dlc
Pionage Hill
Ministry of Munitions
Rio Grande
Rotarians
Robert C. Siedentopp
Lindley
Kathryn A. Bonar
Siedentopp
Memphis
C. E. Lindley
William A. Richards
Toronto
Anna Geneva Benjamin
Baldwich
John Uttinger
Uttinger
Theodore
Sam
Jim
Nancy Holliday
McLouth
Mary Gardner
Maple Grove Cemetery
ARMY
Henderson Martin
Biles
Seaman
Indiana Street
Cadillac
Clarrence Wilson
Kanwaka
Wuerth
Mary Wuerth
Evangelical Church
D. Swart
St. Joe
J. KK. Young
Oak Hill Cemetery
Constantine 1
Church
Mary MacArthur
George O. Darsie
X. d. Kennedy
H. W. Holtz
Stull
War Fund
UMLC
Kansas Weather Report
Heard Fine Concert
HORG
Union Pacific
East London
Atlantic
Kroonland
E.G. Wood
Buick
Buick Facery
Flint
Mich
Burger Das Reape
Red, Cross and Army Y. M. Co. A. Fund
Douglas
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