Drafted men to begin second World War call March 29
Provost Marshal Crowder announced a 95,000 man second draft beginning March 29, with about 800,000 considered for basis of computation. All states except Iowa and Minnesota face the call, and numbers will be drawn in small groups to avoid disrupting industry and agriculture.
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Washington
General Crowder
Union
Iowa
Minnesota
Crowder
Congress
Missouri
Inkansas
Oklahoma
War Department
Goethals
Nationwide Labor Mobilization Plan Courts Skilled Workers
The nation studies labor conservation to boost agriculture and industry for wartime needs. It proposes withdrawing skilled workers from civilian jobs, reassigning them to military staff roles, and training youths in technical arts to feed emergent special units. Projections call for 10 000 artisans and 10 000 grammar school graduates into technical schools by April.
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United States
Kansas War Call Quotas Fast Moved From Counties
The Kansas 587 to 96 000 men mobilization progressed rapidly with county quotas prepared at the Adjutant General’s offices. Quotas ranged from one man per county to 21 in Crawford County. Kansas City Kansas supplied 32, Wichita 20, and Topeka contributed toward the total.
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Topeka
Chas
Huffman
Crawfort
Kansas City
Kun
Wichita
Lawrence Junior Band Seeks Volunteers At City Hall
Lawrence Municipal Band officers urge many volunteers for the junior organization. Those with instruments should bring them. others will be supplied. The junior group meets at City Hall this evening as the municipal band conducts its regular practice.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Municipal Band
Yankees Pierce Hun Lines in 300 Yards During Raid
An American raiding party entered the German trenches in France after a forty five minute bombardment. They found fighters in dugouts and penetrated 300 yards, returning with material and information but no prisoners. The raid, carried out without French aid, was swift and decisive with minimal German action.
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France
Associated Press
Japan
Pont de Grenelle Statue of Liberty Tale Draws Yank Attention
Report from Paris describes a small bridge near the Eiffel Tower where a statue of the Goddess of Liberty stands. Americans recall the gift from France to America and Mother's Morton acceptance letter is quoted. locals in Paris react to the sculpture’s scale and viewer perspectives.
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Paris
London
Pont de Grenelle
Seine
New York Harbor
France
America
Morton
Molf
Clare
New York
Harbor
Ant
Retreating Turks Evacuate Town on Euphrates
A Turkish garrison in Mesopotamia retreated, evacuating the town on the Euphrates and falling back seven miles as British forces advanced. Reports indicate the retreat continued with the Turks holding a rear guard and moving toward Khan-Badin.
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Messopotamia
Euphrates
London
Meint
Kahn-Badin
Officer Arrested for Desertion and Embezzlement
Leavenworth Kansas March 12 Walter T. Bishop a captain with the Ca under arrest at the federal military barracks charged with desertion and embezzlement at Camp Forest Georgia according to an announcement at the post today Captain Bishop's home is in Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Ith Ca
Camp Forest
Captain Bishop
License violators face heavy fines in Wichita
The U S Food Administration says a business failing to secure a license may be closed and fined up to 5000 dollars or jailed for up to two years. This notice was published in Wichita Kansas on March 12.
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Wichita
Kan
U. S. Food Administration
Williamstown Bank to Open in Local Bank Building
Williamstown plans a new financial institution the Business Men's and Farmers Bank of Williamstown. The bank will launch with a capital of 10000 dollars and an initial 1000 dollar surprise. Directors include C Nance T J Sweeney and A Rh with several stockholders named. George W Allison will oversee certification and local officials assist during setup.
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Williamstown
Business Men's and Farmers Bank of
Hangas
Stalord
Mandal Institution
Ryot
A . Rh
C. Nance
T. J. Sweeney
Saweeney
CC. Nance
Per
Follies Costume Theme for Robinson Gymnasium Show
Students in the WK Ue Follies edition prepare costumes with individually cut patterns. Chinese costumes feature in the China town scene with wisteria azalea blossoms and new music for authentic atmosphere.
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Robinson Glyrmusium
Artress
Makims Coz
Chinatown
Orient
Wisteria
Cheysanther
F.dayeterinus Viste
New Cantata by Prof GloS Shilton at Pine Arts School
Prof GloS Shilton of Pine Arts School published a cantata titled The Wraught i busetfion based on a Whittier poem with soprano and bass parts and orchestra. The manuscript was performed at MacDowell Colony Peterboro last August. a full recital is planned for fall with reduced vocal parts and refined chorus.
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Glos. Shilton
Pine Arts School
York
Carl the Cantuati
Whittier
MacDowell Colony
Peterboro
Thousand Mile Drive Demonstrates Motor Car Efficiency
A party led by Mes di Rahler of Lawrence drove several cars from Jackson to Topeka via Abilene and Kansas City, covering about a thousand miles with no incidents. The trip used 40 gallons of gas and seven gallons of oil, proving overland auto transport can replace rail delays.
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Teuetov
Mes di
JO Rahler
Lawrence
Jackson
Abteh
Nesus City
Tope
Kansas City
Topekwe
Grey
Unclear OCR Item On Flyers and Elections
Fragmentary text appears to reference flyers, a polling signal, and possible credits or names. The readable content is too damaged to determine a coherent event, date, or participants. No verifiable facts fit for a concise news summary.
No Strike Report At School Says Principal
Principal Nutt denies any faculty or student strike at the school after rumors claim four students cut classes and died. He states there was no conspiracy and the actions were a matter of attendance rather than organized protest.
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Prav
D Ww. Nutt
Schonel 7
Fn Nutt
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Weather update notes yesterday and today with afternoon conditions. Ambiguous text mentions Kansas forecast elements but lacks specifics on temperatures or precipitation.
Turbulent financial scandal looms in state banking debate
Fragmented OCR text hints at a heated discussion over two million mark claims, fees, and fiscal strategies involving state banks and charges. References to profits, bonds, and political figures suggest a contested financial controversy impacting public funds and oversight.
Slayer Confesses in Pittsburg Attack Case
Police report a Pittsburg man admits involvement in an assault case tied to Thea Riffs thirteen year old cousin Mushranc and Frankie Siorth. The scene included a found relay fade at a brick plant and a choking incident near Pittsburgh.
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Mushranc
Mat
Frankie Siorth
Tate
Trans Dt
Metinh
White
Pitteburoe
Unclear text fragment about local events and stockholders
The readable content mentions Lawrence stockholders and a department day at Shirle ow til with ambiguous references to a factory and an OPV. No clear events or names emerge, leaving the details fragmented and inconclusive.
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Gang News
Onpp Automation
Lawrence
Ops
Shirle
Reimart
Gee Ops
Athemm
Nerader
Talk to Journalists Day Events Spotlight
Fragmented notice outlines a March 20 program featuring a poet and journalist guests. Mentions speakers Kinane A and Logeven and a session at Topek with topics on media and reporting. Details are garbled but indicate a press event with poetry and talks.
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Sia Hess
Study Highlights Shifts in University Work Campaign
Fragmented text discusses increased class hours and university campaigns. It mentions student workload, weekly hours, and departmental focus, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. core ideas touch on labor, schedules, and campus activities without specific names or dates.
American Steamship Arrives with Damaged Bridge After Submarine Encounter
An American steamship, formerly a German vessel, arrived today with its bridge smashed and a shell hole in a smokestack following an encounter with a submarine. The event occurred during wartime, signaling ongoing naval dangers.
High school team faces tough game on small court
A crowded practice reports that Leavenworth and Northeastern elem teams train under limited space as the Haskell squad prepares for a challenging upcoming match. Local schools like Kansas City area programs push for better facilities while coaches emphasize discipline and teamwork in a tight gym setting.
May Amend Plans For President Wadinetun Tenor
Unclear OCR text mentions plans and dates with names and places but many words are garbled. The readable fragments refer to amendments or decisions involving a president or leader and prospective dates or actions. Further context is not recoverable from the source.
Investigation Probes Car Clip Incident In Los Angeles
A nephew of Newlin faces scrutiny over a car clip case in Los Angeles amid union tensions. Newlin seeks White House review to determine if the ship violated federal wage and agreement terms. The feisty remark notes difficulty in deciding what to publish.
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Corcinys
Angeles
Newlin
Jabor Tescat Beng
Extremely light vote noted in Lawrence university primary
Voters turnout in Lawrence for the university primary was very low despite good weather. By noon only about a quarter of the 5 848 registered votes had been cast with North Lawrence showing tight totals. officials expected about 8 000 votes by close and results by 8 30 p m. News desks offered early tallies via phone for interested readers.
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Lawrence
Uiveralty
North Lawrence
Journal-World
Plumbers Convention To Be Held At City Annex
Salt convention week kicks off with an expected 100 plus attendees at the Kansas plumbing association meeting in the annex of the Chamber of Commerce. A public session Monday will feature talks on sanitary conditions by W. Goebel of Kansas City Lafe Jones of Ot, P. Elder of Topeka and others with demonstrations of modern sanitation. Knap of Emporia chairs the association and Ed Draper of Kansas City serves as secretary.
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Knap
Emporia
Ed Draper
Kansas City
TRAIN YANKS IN ENGLAND
Washington dispatch reports Major General John Bidwell to command all American troops in England with Peyton C. K. as acting chief of staff. General Bartlett also directs a command in England overseeing engineers and heavy artillery training with British camps and armaments.
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Washington
John Biddiey
Peyton C. K
Neerae
T. Bartlett
England
Bartlett
Viederal Biddie
Oe Department
Deputy Tax Collector to Visit Lawrence for Week
A deputy collector from the department will be in Lawrence from March 22 to March 28 with offices at the courthouse to aid taxpayers in preparing tax statements. Filing deadline extended to April 1, and observers are urged to visit to avoid heavy penalties for late submissions.
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Lawrence
W. H. Pepperell
Y Department
Legatti Nt
Court House
Pepperrell
Interstate R R approves higher rates on western lines
Washington March 12 The Interstate Commerce Committee approved an application by Western railroads for increased import and export commodity rates between Pacific Coast and interior points. Increases asked on material used in binder twine were denied.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Western Railroads
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