Peace Terms Reported At BrestLitovsk End Battle On Russian Front
Russian delegates at Brest-Litovsk reportedly accepted German peace terms halting further advance into Russia. Germans demand withdrawal from Turkey's Asiatic provinces and Baltic coast areas, plus actions against Finnish Bolsheviks. Berlin announces ceasefire as 63,000+ prisoners are captured and Western Front raids intensify with stronger fire on French and British lines.
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Associates Press
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Great Russia
Turkey
Kars
Batoum
Berlin
Narva
Petrograd
Luga
Ukraine
Gulf of Finland
Finland
Esthenia
Finnish Gulf
Aland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
Fleikders
Alumni Seek Womens Support for Kansas Permanent Income Bill
At the University of Kansas alumni dinner in Kansas City the Kansas City Alumni Chapter urged Kansas women, especially clubwomen, to back the permanent income bill. Support from women is seen as crucial before the legislature's next session as appeals are mailed to prominent Kansans and a campaign enlists their backing.
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K. U
Kansas City
Univerity of Kansas
Kansas
Deaths of T I Davis and Edward P Lewis
Obituaries report T I Davis dying at 5 pm after an apoplectic stroke at Simmons Hospital in Lawrence. Funeral planned for March 6 at 10:30 at the home three miles southeast of Lawrence with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Davis longtime Douglas County resident leaves four sons Harry Ralph Joseph Clarence and two daughters. Edward P Lewis dies at home ten miles southwest of town. funeral at Bloomington Church at 2:30 led by Rev Henderson, burial Rok Valley Cemetery. Susan Smith held for return to Topeka State Hospital. Cadet Claude Gee sails Kansas City to join training in Texas Army Aviation corps. Kenneth Dadderidge visiting Hutchinson, Kansas.
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T. I. Davis
T. II. Davis
Simmons
Lawrener
Tarrat
Oak Hill
Davis
Lawrence Satay
Hunsinger
Edw. P.lewis
Edward P. Lewis
Bloomington
Henderson
St. Luke
A. MM
Rok Valley
Claude Gee
Frank Gee
Kansas City
Waco
Texas
Army Aviation Corps
All 13 Captured In Raid On German Lines In France
American troops in France repelled a German raid near Chemin-Des-Dunes. A patrol of thirteen men went out at dawn and all were reported captured by the Germans, with one killed. American artillery answered with a heavy barrage, and three companies of trained assault troops failed to reach the trenches, withdrawing after suffering heavy casualties.
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France
Sawrdaug
Hardeer
Chemin-Des- Dunes
City Candidates Speak Before Federation of Women’s Clubs
Five mayoral hopefuls will address the Lawrence Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Open to all interested women, the event features candidate speeches and a program including a sing led by Prof. C. A. Dykstra and a discussion on work for soldiers at Camp Funston.
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Federation of Clubs
Lawrence Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Federation
C. A. Dykstra
Camp. Funstoin
New Lines on Stubbs Map Put There By Automobile
Gov Stubbs speaks after a severe auto accident that left him battered but hopeful about recovery The incident did not dent his campaign for US Senate as supporters push him as a leading candidate across the state
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Ut. v
Sibl Gov. Stubbs
Stubbs
United States
Logan’s Texas Visit Sparks Boost for A. W. Logan
Native Kansan A. W. Logan, now based in the South, returns to Texas to propel circulation in a new basin. In under sixty days he has made a mark and aims to lead the state in volume. he left Lawrence after a brief family visit.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Booster
Texas
A. W. Logan
Kansan
New Basin
Bogan
Lawrence
They Went Over the Top at Lutheran Church War Fund
The Rev. F B Stauffer announced that Dr. Ernest F Whitblad confirmed the church had raised its full quota for war work, totaling 803 dollars from the Lawrence congregation toward a grand total near one million dollars.
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Lutheran Church
Fb. E. Stauffer
Ernest F. Whitblad
Lawrence
Postponed KU Orchestra Concert Set for Friday
The University of Kansas orchestra plans its first annual concert in Fraser Chapel on Friday night. Postponed due to fuel administration orders, the event will feature soloists Mrs. Elia Olcort, mezzosoprano, Prof. W. Dalton, violinist, and Ednah Uspkins, violinist.
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University of Kansas Orchestra
Praser Chapel
Élya Olcort
Mezzosoprano
W. Dalton
Vollist
Ednah Uspkins
Former Officer Freed After Court Martial Release
Captain Chas F. Gerlach, ex second officer of the American Transport McClellan, who faced a military court martial last October and received a five year sentence for failing to stand watch on a voyage from France, has been released.
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Marel 4
Chas. F. Gerlach
McClellan
France
Nine Names Accepted by Local Board Saturday
The local board on Saturday accepted a list of nine names. Waldo, Monroe, Don ald R. Tfarrison, Glan R- Moody, Ev erett M. Johnson, Philo BR Beek, Floyd Beek, Robert ik Mears.
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Waldo, Monroe
Donald R. Tfarrison
Glan R- Moody
Everett M. Johnson
Philo BR Beek
Floyd ‘Beek
Robert Ik
Mears
Huns feel out American line in west front action
Washington reports continued German preparations along the western front for a major spring offensive while eastern front movements may alter plans. American forces have taken a sector northwest of Toul with several detachments in Champagne as French Premier Clemenceau observes frontline trenches and visits hospitals.
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Washington
War Department
Toul
Thie
Champagne
France
Teuton Columins
Russia
Vitebsk
Ueainsis
Renee
Gre
Social Work Conference Set for Kansas City May 15 22
Social workers from across the United States will attend the forty fifth conference in Kansas City May 15 to 22 with focus on postwar reconstruction and the expansion of welfare services. Leaders include prominent women and experts in social welfare and labor issues as keynote speakers.
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Kansas City
United States
Ohen Mind Wang
Prisoners urged to aid coal supply via terrill plan
Professor A C Terrill of the Kansas University depart ment of rain engineering received permission from the United States Bureau of Mines to bring Reserv 4, now in Oklahoma, to Lansing Kansas for work with his mining program. The car will move to the prison city this month as Terrill continues Lansing studies twice weekly.
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A.C. Terrill
UN. of Kansas
Oklahoma
Laneing
Kansas
Terrill
Lansing
Trofesaor “Terrill
Washington
Posters Boost War Savings Stamp Sales At KU
KU students in drawing and painting classes design patriotic posters to support War Savings Stamps as part of a national campaign. Entries must be mailed by May 1 with prizes of twelve, five, and three certificates for first, second, and third places.
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Tri
School of Wine Arts
University of Kansas
Patriotic Service of
Beauty contest entrants flood Liberty Jubilee pageant field
Kansas L. Forty three K U beauties entered in the Liberty Jairhawker senior class beauty contest. Entries closed at noon. nearly twenty more than last year. The winner will be the Our Kansas Mi 2 pageant call and call for prizes. Promotion Guy Thongeard, Quincy and McAle schools superintendent, offered for Kingman schools. Kingman population 1 700. Local school members and farm freezing risks mentioned in scattered notes.
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Kansas L
K. U
Liberty Jairhawker
Kansas
Mi 2
Guy Thongeard
Quincy
McAle
Sehouls
Kingman
Kingivan
Digepeard
Lawrence
War Conference at Clay Center March dates set
The Clay Center War Conference and Community Institute, directed by the University of Kansas Extension Division, will be held March 3 6. Speakers include Bob W laa assistant federal food administrator Wy talk and Lt Paul Perigord of the French army. Colby special commissioner Trivorett will speak and J I Kulp of Topeka covers Our Duty in the War.
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Clay Center
Unived Extension Division
University of Kansas
Uther
Kansas State Council of Defense
The
Food Administration
State Board of Health
Local Extension Congour Association
Bre
War Hinpiine
Kar City
Kaneo
Une
Paul Perigord
Hal Ntant
Trivorett Colby
Luv Frangr
J. Kulp
Topeka
Chaplain Edwards Delivers Sermon at Trinity Church
The Rev. Evan A. Edwards, chaplain of the 140th Infantry at Fort Sill, preached at Trinity Episcopal yesterday morning. He is rector of the church and spoke on his regiment’s Oklahoma training camp. A parish supper followed by a reception showcased his service and work with Oklahoma units.
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Evan A. Edwards
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Oklahor
Oklahomey
Sweden protests latest HUN move over Aland Islands clash
Swedish commander sets withdrawal to restore order as Germany plans Esland base occupation. Aland Islands stage preliminary maneuvers amid war tensions while Swedish troops withdraw and fortifications reassess. In local news, the Board of Education meets to authorize materials for Army YMCA youth training tables at the high school.
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Washington
Magen
Geravans
Pinkind
Ring
Sweden
Germany
Swacen
Gav
Aland Islands
Pee
Tale
Tie Islands
Board of Education
Army Y. M.C
United States Commissioner of Education
Army “Y
Aw Went
Doe
Dora Fasig Injury Update Amid Civil Auto Accident
Mrs Fasig reports Dora will recover if medical treatment and supportive care are continued after an alitamobile crash on Kentucky Street last week. Local authorities note injuries require ongoing medical attention and family expects steady improvement with proper care.
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Fasig
Nudalph
Meeting Post Incomplete Schedule Notes Local Meeting
Fragmentary notice outlines a meeting in the Yo MCL area about a cause titled BE Leste. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing dates or participants.
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Wieh Ss Roya
BE Leste
Weather Report Warns of Brisk Northwest Conditions
Weather bulletin notes tonight and Tuesday will bring brisk winds to the Northwest. Storm conditions appear dangerous with total precipitation around 0.4 inches and unsettled stock weather in western areas.
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Ansas
Tivestock
Local Highs clinch district basketball title in dramatic finish
The Local Highs captured the Second Congressional District crown after a hard fought 60 to 14 victory over Boater Springs. Houk led with ten points as Lawrence's star players shone, while Keane and Kane contributed despite close resistance from the runner up.
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Lawaenen Fish
Sehdol Basketbll
Sewall
Baker University
Aabiwin
Ganebves Dumt
Lewal
Tellar
Misen
Renee
Heieye
Phe Keane
Kane
Kader Tedin
Boater Springs
Frimmed by Taxi Driver Case Leads to Exhorting incident
An old woman confronts a taxi driver after a dispute over a number and finances. The event ends with the driver becoming an outcast, and the story hints at a restaurant scene and a pursued payment.
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Tagua
Water Works Sergeant Visits Doniphan Oklahoma
A sanitary corps sergeant stationed in Doniphan Oklahoma oversees the water supply. He previously served in naval hospital duty and advises cautious steps to protect the water supply rather than pursuing absolute purity.
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Lathrop
Charig Af
Sanitary Corps
Doniphan
Oklahomis
Naval Hospital
Scattergood lecture draws crowd to devastated areas
Report notes a large audience at Varsity for a talk by Mr. Alter Vinod, commissioner of the Yetta Service, discussing relief efforts. The speaker recently returned from a five-month study of a war zone, highlighting reconstruction and recovery.
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Alter Vinod
Mir
Fragmentary note on a man in Serisewick and military service
A partial, unclear text mentions a man in Serisewick and a possible link to military service. The message contains garbled words and names, with little coherent context about events, dates, places, or outcomes.
Made in America Health Data From Field Hospitals
Readable fragments indicate a report on American medical corps health outcomes in Europe during wartime. It cites charts from Central Medical Corps facilities and notes low sickness and death rates among soldiers, with emphasis on American medical efficiency and clean supply lines aiding recovery.
Aliens may gain citizenship papers after wartime changes
The article explains that enemy aliens and certain residents can now apply for first papers or postdust papers to pursue U.S. citizenship as wartime changes alter who may qualify. It notes that many aliens registered as enemy or friendly nations face updated rules and deadlines for completing their citizenship processes.
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Lavi
Pau Pers
Chas. Mo
Etork
Heog
Shige
Tinaimee
Government debt fears spur tax relief push
Citizens confront a costly budget debate as officials weigh relief measures and revenue shifts. The discussion centers on balancing fiscal needs with inflation risks while governing bodies seek public approval for selective cuts and new levies.
Young Veriple Hold Week at Local Union Meeting
Citizens of the city gathered for a weekly union event at the Yorn. Speakers including Mrsagen Bopek and Frank Ris-Reon addressed the value of patriotism and religious programs. A banquet planned for the evening was postponed and held after a church service.
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Young
People’s Union
Bopek
Frank Ris- Reon
Elmer Book Promotes Paris Social Survey Methods
A fragment discusses Elmer's work The Technique of Social Surveys and its influence in France and the United States. It notes the Paris book by M C Elmer and mentions Cross and Witten amid comments on methodology and reception.
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France
Torlay
Witten
Paris
Kane Stores to Reopen Amid High City Tensions
A fragmentary notice hints Kane Stores facing price debates and potential leadership changes in the city. Local readers are urged to monitor developments as business leaders navigate ongoing fiscal pressures.
School gardening and agriculture plan for Lawrence schools
The Lawrence board of education will discuss active participation in a school gardening program this spring. Superintendent Rent urges hiring a competent agriculture instructor and creating a department of agricultural instruction to provide scientific home gardening and schooling, tying into wartime food production efforts.
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Lawrence
Board of Education
Ruy Rent
Scommittes Im Grigtes
NJ Houk
Itt
America
Lawrence High School
Interin Intiate
Inter- Inedigte
Tee Laawsrenee
Department of Agriculture
Triangular Debate Friday Night Between Kansas Colorado Oklahoma
A triangular debate featuring the University of Kansas University of Colorado and University of Oklahoma is scheduled Friday night in Fraser Chapel. The topic asks whether Federal Courts should be deprived of the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional coached by Prof H Hill with all judges from Kansas City.
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Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
University of Kansas
Fraser Chapel
University of Oklahoma
United States
Isera
Congress
Kansas City
Jayhawker Edition Details at University Daily Kansan
Kansan editors announce a special Jayhawker edition of the University Daily Kansan to highlight the Jayhawker project. Will Clark of 940 Migs St Utica Kansas a 1918 class member departs for Berkeley California to enter aviation service and reports in March.
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Jayhawker
Entity of Kansas
Kansan
A. Clark
Berkley
California
Utica
Kansas
Thand
Lawrence
Picture of Masonic Temple in February issue frontispiece
The official publication of the Scottish Rite Masons in Washington features a half tone image of the Masonic Temple on the front page of the February number. The illustration is credited to Lawrence.
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Masonic Temple the New
Scottish Rite Masons
United States
Washington
Masonic Temple
Lawrence
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