Palmer Moves to Sell German Owned Property in U S
Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer tells the Senate appropriations committee that German owned property in the United States including Kaiser era assets and Hamburg Lloyd wharves will be sold to the highest bidders. He aims to sever German capital from American industry and prevent postwar German influence.
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Washington
United States
Kaiser
von Bethmann-Hollwer
Junkers
A. Mitchell Palmer
America
Palmer
Lloyd
Hoboken
New de
Senat
Owen
Oklahoma
Kairer
Herr Ballin
Hamburg
National party seeks British labor ties for US tour
Chicago March 7 The National party at its first convention endorses inviting one or two British labor party leaders to tour the United States under its auspices to explain their purposes and methods to the American people, aiming to broaden propaganda collaboration.
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National Party
British Labor Party
Chicago
United States
Japanese hints at Chinese aid in Siberia dispute
London reports the Daily Mail claims Japan would welcome Chinese cooperation if extreme measures in Siberia become necessary. The assertion follows disputed remarks suggesting Japan seeks to show selflessness and avoid blame.
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Siberia
London
Japan
Revien Tsin
Daily Mail
Russian Revolutionary Army Captures Jamburg Near Petrograd
London reports an official statement from Petrograd via Exchange Telegraph that a Russian revolutionary army seized Jamburg, sixty eight miles from Petrograd, on the morning of March 5. The capture was relayed to the press Thursday.
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London
Jamburg
Petrograd
Exchange Telegraph Co
Befin King Fifth Son of Kaiser May Get Finland throne
The Finnish government may appoint Prince Oscar, the Kaiser’s fifth son, as King of Finland, according to Afton Tidningen in Stockholm citing diplomatic circles. A note mentions a Social Service League meeting at 3 o clock tomorrow in the Social Service Hall.
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Kaiser
Finland
Tondon
Mary
Oscar
Afton Tidningen
Stockholm
Oss
Social Service League
Oae
Social Service
American gunners halt Hun raid with machine gun fire
American gunners repelled a German raid using machine guns, thwarting enemy plans. The action disrupted German assault efforts and secured a defensive stand at the line.
Outfighting Germans in No Man's Land Patrols
Five Yankee soldiers in No Man's Land engage ten Germans in a three minute skirmish. The American patrol executes a bold dash back to lines after repelling the advance. Two Germans are killed, two wounded, plus two Bavarians captured. no American casualties reported.
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No Man's Land
France
No Man’s Land
Toul
Hines
Fritz
Tony
Emperor William Sends Telegram After Victory Remarks
In Amsterdam on March 8 the German emperor replies to Philip Heineken’s congratulations. He thanks God for the sword as protection and peace, notes gratitude for the complete victory, and praises the heroic deeds of troops and the moral efforts at home guiding Germany toward a decisive final victory.
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Amsterdam
Philip Heineken
Lloyd Steamship, Line
William
Reichstag
Rumor of Lieutenant Wint Smith’s Death This Hopeful Day
Widespread anxiety in Mankato Kansas as word spread that Lieut Wint Smith had died in France. Efforts to verify the rumor failed and the report proved unfounded. Wint a University alum and Lawrence figure whose wife from Formosa attends KU attends.
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Mankato, Kans
Lieut
Wint Smith
France
Wint
Formosa
War Hymn of Douglas County Wins First Prize
The Douglas County war hymn wins first prize in a state contest for best song, to be sung at county public gatherings and Third Liberty Loan meetings, with Wichita to receive the entry for state consideration. Judges include Wy of Simons and Mrs ALD Weaver. second place goes to Kansas Arms, third to An Acrostic.
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Douglas County
Wichita
Wy Oc
Simons
Tref. C. G. Dunlap
Ald. Weaver
Kansie Arms
Annabel Root
Co Wilson
Honerniles
Tarmon
First Jayhawker Decorated for Valor in Verdun Drive
Letter from Roy Stockwell describes Verdun preparations and his front line experiences as he reports being decorated with the Croix de Guerre by France. He notes extensive war logistics from hospitals to ammunition depots and ambulance service on the front.
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Roy Stockwell
University of Kai ¥.M. C
Stockwell
France
Verdun
Una Stockwell
Bribery Trial Ends With Acquittal Of Kalix Allegation
A federal court jury acquitted Isaac Kalix on charges of conspiring to bribe local election boards. The trial involved claims that Kalix and Albert J. Angus sought to influence clerks and officials. The event featured testimony about offers to facilitate deductions and exemptions for a clerk, with August cited in relation to the alleged scheme.
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St. Joseph Marsetter
Albert J. Angus
Isaael Kalix
Kalix
Kansas City Republicans See Cyrus Crane as Mayor Hopeful
Kansas City Republican leaders expect Cyrus Crane to be nominated at the city convention on Saturday as the harmony candidate for mayor. Crane has ties to Lawrence where his mother and mother-in-law live, and his wife is former choir member Josephine Hutchings.
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Kansas City
Crane
Cyrus Crane
Harmony
Kansas’ City
Lawrence
Josephine Hutchings
Kansas Weather Report Forecast
A 2 p.m. report calls for probable rain tonight. Sunday will bring warmer conditions in the southern portion. Tonight into Saturday will see cooler nights with brisk winds.
Lawrence High Seeks Waiver To Preserve Agriculture Aid
The Lawrence Board of Education asked the state board to waive the Smith Hughes Law so Lawrence High can teach agriculture and qualify for state funding. The district argues influx of university-bound families skews attendance and lowers aid shares. A land-lease request for five acres near the city limits was referred to the buildings committee. An adjourned meeting will be held soon to finish the month’s business.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence
J. M. Tal“mie
Hin
Coal Prices Lowered at Mines in Four States
The fuel administration announced new maximum coal selling prices in Colorado Montana Wyoming and Utah. The cuts reach as much as twenty percent to curb surpluses across Idaho Utah Montana and Wyoming. The reductions are subject to further changes with the usual summer drops anticipated.
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Colorado
Washington
Mar
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
The
Fuel Administration
Idaho
More Workers Sought for Red Cross Bandage Teams
The Lawrence branch of the Red Cross urgently seeks volunteers for bandage and gauze dressing work. Bandage classes meet Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday with demand on each day. Gauze classes run every afternoon with extra help needed on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
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Lnwreme
The
Red Cross
Shoe Men Convention Heads for Hutchinson Meet
Otto Fischer and Charley Starkweather will attend the state shoe men convention in Hutchinson on the 1st and 2nd of March. They will leave Tuesday evening.
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Otto Fischer
Charley Stark-weather
Hutchinson
West Wide Awake Looks for Labor on Farms
Western states push Boy Scout style farm labor plans via public schools and farms. School terms shortened and a six day week adopted in many districts to free boys for peak season farming. Teachers and farmers cooperate to provide practical instruction and pamphlets on farming for summer work.
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Washington, Mar
Kansas
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Larely
Kansas Academy of Science Plans March Meeting
The Kansas Academy of Science will hold its annual meeting at the University March 15. Sessions in Snow Hall are open to the public with a 10 a.m. start. The program features a centennial of bacteriology by Prof. Frank Agretius and a symposium on fifty years of scientific development in Kansas.
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Academy of Science
Snow Hall
USO Pom
Imperial Caanivny
Frank Agretius
State ‘Normal School
Fmporia
Kanga
W. A. _Harshbarger
Washburn College
Lyman C. Wooster
Normal School
Siatuis Haworth
W. J. Baumgartner
J. W. McWharf
Ottawa
Dean L. FE
S. W. Williston
University of Kansas
Chicago University
Academy
KL HH. S. Bailey
WANTS MORE TROOPERS REGIMENTS ADDED TO CAVALRY FORCE
Five more cavalry regiments ordered by the War Department per General Pershing recommendations join the regular army expansion. Units include 309th at Fort Douglas Utah 310th at Fort Sam Houston Texas 811th at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont 12th at Fort Myer Virginia and a squadron of the 412th cavalry at Fort Sheridan Illinois. Bright's Disease claimed S A Halderman death noted with funeral at Bellevue Nebraska. Mrs Finley and W J Cunningham listed as survivors. A partnership is described as either a blessing or a curse and not half way satisfactory.
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Washington
Mar
Pershing
War Department
Seth
Fort Douglas
Utah
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Ethan Allen
Fort Riley
Night raid over London amidst aurora borealis display
London reports seven to eight Alterman airplanes raided the city with bombs in the northwest southwest and northern districts causing multiple fires and eleven deaths. The attack coincided with a vivid aurora borealis seen across the region and a strong breeze hindered operations.
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London
England
Kent
France
English Channel
Gulf of Mexico
Tangle Words Tonight in Triangular Debate
Kansas and Colorado square off in Green Hall with KU affirmative and Colorado negative teams debating whether Supreme Court may strike down acts of Congress. Oklahoma teams also meet CU in Norman and Boulder as part of the twin contest.
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Kansas
Colorado
Supreme Court
University of Colorado
Green Hall
Fraser Chapel
K. U
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Norman
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
University of Colorado At
Boulder
Herman Hangen
E. G. Smith
William Wilson
Marjorie Bean
Robert Albach
Edward Mason
Date Set for Terrill Declamation Contest at High School
The Terrill Declamation Contest at the high school is scheduled for April 19. Professor Terrill will present a cup to the winner with the winner’s name engraved on it after approval by a committee of high school instructors who will approve selections for the contest.
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Terrill
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God
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Federal Boys Reserve
Kansas Academy OF Science
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