06 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
1
First Lord of the Admiralty tells the English Commons that submarines are sinking at the same rate as they are built. He outlines wartime naval losses and ongoing production efforts as Britain mobilizes its submarine program amid the conflict.
In a House of Commons introduction Sir Eric Geddes reviews the year’s naval warfare and the submarine threat. He notes increased Allied success, growing German reluctance to sail, and a one in four chance of a submarine returning from English waters. He cites sinking rates, mercantile losses easing, and warns of labor unrest curbing ship production despite ample material and personnel.
Government to award an honor flag to towns cities and states exceeding bond quotas in the coming third liberty loan campaign. A miniature flag will be given to every bond purchaser for display in his window. Treasury plans a red white and blue supplement distributed through Sunday newspapers prior to the campaign opening.
At a town gardening committee meeting assignments of plots were made to F. E. Hendrickson, C. A. Dykstra, LH W. Roltz, and Roy Fourt for areas west of Massachusetts, south to 17th, and wards three and four. Citizens with suitable lots are urged to list them with the Chamber of Commerce secretary.
Secretary O F Whitney of the State Horticultural Society will speak to local horticulturists next Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on The Garden A Source of Food Supply. He invites school children to attend. Prof D L Patterson will present The American Army in France at the University Club Friday night with lantern slides from his France trip. This is the second lecture in a series at the club.
The British armed merchant cruiser Calgarian was torpedoed and sunk after four torpedoes struck her, with two officers and 46 men lost. The 17,565 ton Allan liner, built in Glasgow, was beached and badly damaged on the British coast following a German submarine attack.
The article describes a quiet American sector near Toul with limited artillery activity. It notes free aerial operations under clear weather, enemy planes photographing from above, and American anti aircraft fire. a first American observation balloon rose, with an American Balloon Company operating at higher altitude while watching two enemy planes.
The Lawrence water department plans to locate the north end of an eight inch pine pipe line lost in the 1905 floods by pumping air into the south end. Supt. Dunmire believes the line may be usable and connect it to the North Side system to provide a winter backup. The line lies at river bottom and cannot freeze, offering a solution after repeated freezes grounded the current line. An air method is tested after several failed high pressure water attempts.
At the Thirteenth National Prohibition party convention in Chicago, labor leader Samuel Gompers is described as the most important member of President Wilson's cabinet but not a party member. The merger with the National party sparks heated debate with Worrell proposing a merger while preserving party firing rules.
Two Lawrence attorneys reported a missing set of hats after the vault at the Douglas county register of deeds was locked yesterday evening. The two lawyers placed their headgear for safekeeping during a court visit, but a female register failed to notice the hats remained inside the vault, prompting police attention.
Reported on the first day of the Aj beauty contest at Farline College where Leads Beauty Vote Farline Allén leads with two sophomores in contention. Eileen runs third and Hazel Cu trails. the margin between late entrants and the fifth place is unclear.
When you miss your charm you should call the office at Number 15 to arrange delivery. A special carrier will bring the paper. The carrier leaves the Journal-World office at 7:20, so phone before that time to ensure delivery.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of John Redmond, leader of an Irish liberation group, after an operation. It mentions his courageous stance, the political tension in London, and references to the Irish struggle and figures around the party. The report reflects the era's upheaval and Redmond's role.
Fragmentary OCR text references posters and notices linked to a local event or sale. Names and places are unclear but indicate a schedule or notice about a belt or games and a week that may involve a fall event.
Cloudy conditions move through Kansas with rising temperatures tonight. West portions see milder air while central areas face cooler readings as gusts ease and widespread overcast persists.
Paris dispatch reports German forces persist in denying American troop presence on the western front. The correspondent notes apparent pretense or misdirection, while allied operations advance and prisoners are taken in ongoing efforts. The piece underscores tension between German claims and visible Allied activity in France.
In Mintise Wisconsin Senator Lakolfelle Mae pushes to repudiate La Follette and support a state assembly measure. The speakers condemn opponents for obstructing the national war effort and omitting support for vital government actions. The speech accuses rivals of sowing sedition and jeopardizing Wisconsin’s standing with allied nations.
Unclear OCR text mentions a Lawrence boy winning in a writing event at a university and receiving top honors. The fragment references multiple names and places with distorted wording making specifics difficult. No clear date, event name, or organization is reliably identifiable.
The Kansas University Senate approved granting academic credit to students who withdraw for military service or farm work if they meet conditions. Kansas City high schools urged KU and Missouri to admit such graduates to the freshman class with approval, while Missouri took no action. Eligible top students may leave early for farm work with permission and still pursue entry to college.
Teams representing the University for the triangular debate with Oklahoma and Colorado on Friday March date are announced by Prof. H. T. Hill. The affirmative includes Marjorie Bean Robert Alvich Kilward Mason. the negative team is Herman Hancen B R Go Smith and William Wilson. The topic: That the Ped I cal Courts of the United States Should be Deprived of the Power to House Acts of Congress Unconstitutional.
City commissioners uphold new 9.5 cents per thousand gallons rate for water after University of Topeka officials protested paying the old seven cent rate. Supt. Dunmire noted the ice company pays seven cents and the hill location is a factor. Schools on hills pay more, but the city insists the new rate stands. Evangelical Y P A to meet at 724 Connecticut Avenue with speaker Mr Alex Bryant on city government. Lawrence High School reports large war service, with 95 graduates joining colored branches and 103 graduates entering service. two nurses Nellie Kuhn and Evadne Laptadl in France, two deaths due to natural causes.
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