Americans Disturb Quiet Sector On French Front
American artillery activity increases on the Toul sector as shells obliterate five groups of German gas projectors. Reports say raids on German positions continue with several enemy casualties and no prisoners. A raider crew captured near Chemin-Des-Dames was turned over to French forces.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
Tou
Chemin-Des-Dames
Leoneville
Lorraine
Radonville
Plaece
Red Cross opens Home Service office in Lawrence
The Lawrence Red Cross has opened a Home Service office at No 9th Street Peoples Bank Building to assist enlisted and drafted men and their families. The Civilian Relief Committee chair is T J Sweeney and University of Kansas Dean Blackmar is director. a class of 32 University of Kansas women assists with duties.
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Home Service Section
Lawrence
T. J. Sweeney
Civilian Relief Committee
Dean Blackmar
The
University
Civilian Relief
Home Service
C. C. Stewart
S. H. Jackson
J.S. Amick
Anita M. Hamlin
E. Lindley
E.R. Keith
Blackmar
Watkins National Bank Reports Strong Financial Statement
Watkins National Bank shows deposits surpassing one million dollars with one million in home money on hand. Capital stock surplus and undivided profits total $219,331, while total business reaches about 1.3 million dollars. The bank’s stock is largely held by Lawrence and successors, with many private individuals also owning shares, highlighting community financial strength.
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Watkins National Bank
Lawrence
Ottawa Thnoght The Haskell Indians Cup Clash
The Haskell Indians play Ottawa on the Haskell court this evening in a triangular league game that decides the contest outcome. A win would give the cup title to Baker and Ottawa fives.
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Ottawa
Haskell Indians
Haskell Court
Indians
Baker
Japan's Naval Powers to Guard Vladivostok Harbor
Baron Shimamura leads the Japanese naval staff and will command forces protecting Vladivostok harbor in operations against the Teutonic Siberian advance. Baron Osaka heads the military staff directing actions to safeguard Allies supplied Russia stored at Vladivostok and along the Siberian Railway.
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Baron Shimamura
Japan
Siberia
Vladivostok
Baron Osaka
Russia
Siberian
Peace and troop movements clouded by late peac e pact notes
The report details how the Romanian Central Powers peace clause sought to move troops through Moldavia and Bessarabia to Orléssa, with Russia routes cited for supplies. Odessa holds U S and allied missions amid ratification delays as Soviet congress postpones opening to March 14. Gompers expresses sympathy to the Russian people.
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Rumania
Moldavia
Bessarabia
Orléssa
Ukraine
Germany
Russia
Persia
Afghanistan
Odessa
Black Sea
U.S
Washington
Marek
Romania
Jassy
Congress of Soviets
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Labor
Meey Taday
Moscow
Roosevelt Wounded in Action in France
Archibald Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, was wounded while serving with American forces in France. A cable from Ted Roosevelt Jr reports Archie was wounded by shrapnel in the leg, with a broken arm but no danger. The dispatch lists six killed, two severely, eleven slightly wounded, and Captain Roosevelt among the wounded.
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Washington
March
Tovay
Scar Department
Archibald Roosevelt
Paul HH. Foudlwley
William Gehring
P. S Harry
KE. Anderson
Homer Dawson
Homer W. Klein
John Legall
Edward Darland
Jacob Keller
Robert H. Manter
Edward 3
Parry
Howard L. Spidel
Joseph Tezensk
New York
Archibald T Roosevelt
Théodore Roosevelt
France
Young Roose Chit
Archie
Ted
Congress objects to Crowder plan for army basis of enlistments
A coalition of five Democrats and one Republican opposes Brig. Gen. Crowder's proposal to base national army enlistments on the number registered rather than state population. They warn the plan would yield military power to a controlled few and substitute selectivity for universal service, pledging to defeat the resolution if it limits accountability.
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Mars
Crowder
House
Senate
Baker
Europe
Gordon
Shillenberger
Wisconsin
Nichols
Harrison
Efaii
Tf Congress
Williamstown Strives for Bank and New Church in Town
Williamstown residents push to place themselves on the map by starting a bank and planning a new church. A school building costing 10,000 dollars will be financed by bonds sold March 23, with work beginning once enough bonds are sold. The Baptist church, brick and 40 by 60 feet, is described as one of the town’s finest. Rev Cheppelle leads vigorous efforts as construction progresses.
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Williamstown
Ehurch
T. Gh
Cheppelle
Government aims to straighten naturalization paper flaws
Government plans to change naturalization rules as 29 foreigners hold first papers, with 22 still in effect and many declarations of intent deemed invalid after January first. Critics cite widespread ignorance of invalidity and risk of declarations by aliens. Officials list names including German, Austrian, Canadian, Swede nationals facing refiled papers and potential eligibility issues.
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Newson
Itries Court
No OR
Bevington
Olliseo
Talding Daha
Peter German
Mathias Siren
Gerenius
John Sehmit
Germany
Lasciente Thielunit
Aegiust
Dufius Seh
John Peter Simon
Ger M. Kropf
Charlets Creatmany
Valentin Kuhn
Willan Huil
Louis Kader
Geran
Joe Schepper
Wiliam Wiessemann
August TW. Moehte
John Rothberger
Joseph Aillner
Martin Rohe
Charles S. Kaumpschaeder
August H. Rampsehoeder
John August Maimhere
Steinburg
Abert A. Telwig
Wm Trne
Andrew Slaght
Universities raise faculty salaries to meet rising costs
American universities respond to high living costs with general faculty raises. State schools mostly lead due to below average pay, though Kansas funds a smaller increase. Last year the state legislature allocated 80 000 for salary allowances amid broader adjustments.
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University of Kansas
Uaniversity of
Kansas
US Athletes In Service Receive Sweaters This Semester
Thirty sweaters have been turned in and yarn checked out for sixty more. The sweaters will be sent to athletes in the United States military service at Fort Sill and other camps.
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Fort Sill
United States
French government offers scholarships to 100 women researchers
Prof Eugene Gallop requests that the University of Kentucky be considered eligible to receive one hundred French government scholarships for women in the humanities. Chancellor Strong approves the appeal, noting the university's capacity to host and utilize the awards for free study abroad.
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Mati
Urey
Lye
Epon
Eugenie Gallop
Yomunes Hamgaages
University of
Kenna
Ate
Volteres
Mayer Praises Supporters After Lawrence Primary
The newly elected mayor of Lawrence thanks friends and supporters after the primary. He reflects on his early years under the commission form, noting city government progress and his commitment to manage city affairs with care and gratitude.
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Mayer Priavisea Tsaies
Tess
Garlie
Bribtow Declared Candidate for Senate Nomination
The report notes Bribtow announces candidacy in the Auge primary for the Senate seat held by Senator Vhemmsan, whose term expires. Details reference party leadership and upcoming primaries with dates and local party roles.
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Nanaipe
Sitimech
Fram Hansasigh
Aye Ta- Doen
Vhemmsan
Versavrar
Bribtow
Ritites
Haskell Institute Picks Track Captain After Meeting
The Haskell Institute track squad met last night and selected Sam Bates as the crack captain for the year. Bates excelled in the mile and relay events and was chosen for leadership of the team.
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Haskell Institute
Sam Bates
Seiret
Kansas Weather Report Affects Today and Thursday
Yesterday's weather suggested continued mild conditions with partly cloudy skies today. Forecasts indicate cooler temperatures by Thursday with a wind shift from southwest to west.
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West Ivinds
Interurban Switching Rights Awarded for North Side Service
North Side will receive local streetcars with transfers to the south side under a new agreement. Work starts April 1 to align with city commissions and improve rapid transit. A protest by Commissioner Cleland over a daytime street crossing amendment was noted but the franchise terms were retained.
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North Side
South Side
Repeal Bell Franchise At County Commission Hearing
The Kansas Telephone Company faces possible repeal of its Bell franchise at the county commission meeting. Mr. Hemphill argues the Home Company owns the pole tax and could require a pole tax to fund city utilities, while opponents claim a repeal impacts public services and tax revenue. The commission will decide at the upcoming session with Mr. Hemphill invited to attend.
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Hemphill
Te Kanaus
Ccommisssian
Untidy OCR note hints at third liberty loan? unclear
Fragmentary text references Liberty Loan, performance, and individuals but content is unreadable and lacks coherent facts or identities.
Peculiar Petition Debate Arouses Local Street Scene
Citizens fill the streets as a petition about a proposed plan under debate prompts protests and support. The assembly hears remarks on river access and environmental concerns while representatives weigh the petition's impact and public response.
Kreeck Leads All In City Primary Vote
The report shows Kreeck leading the city primary with multiple candidates and factions listed. It notes ward results, ballots, and figures for key streets and local figures, including names like Vere, Short, and Asher with detailed precinct mentions and early tallies.
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Kreeck
Start Blood Drive Honors Students for Card Drive
Local school organizes a blood donation drive to support a community effort. Administrators emphasize student participation and highlight encouragement from families and staff. The event aims to raise awareness and assist hospital needs through donor support.
Frid and Fras Relationship Revealed in Kansas City Visit
The text notes that Frid and Fras appear as fathers and husbands in relation to Mr. and Mrs. 3. 2. Hundley and daughter Meda of R. F. D. No. 9 visiting Kansas City yesterday.
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Hundley
Meda
Kansas City
Local Draft List Published With Exemptions For Farm Work
A local examining board will supply eight men for the 92 000 draft called by Provost Crowder. Four on the list may be exempt due to farm work, while three more have enlisted or been placed in training camps. The first sixteen Douglas county residents named include Frank Conner Winey Junction City Kansas John Albright Walter Lecompton Ro PedN Nove T Flaynes 1420 Ohio St aunders Warren El Paso Claire Henry Smith Lecompton Kren Joere s Liowrenen Lawrence Warren Kerby 1005 Ky St Lawrence Kansas and others. Exemptions for farm work will be thoroughly checked and those rejected will enter the queue for selection. The list begins with Frank Conner Winey and others. two and three have enlisted and one has enlisted elsewhere.
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General Crowderesterday
France
Mia Bee
Douglas County
Frank Conner Winey
Junction City
Kansas
John Albright Walter
Lecompten
T. Flaynes
Ohio Staunders
Warren
Ohio
Thipe Huerte
el Paso
Texas
Claire Henry Smith
Kren
Joeres Liowrenen
Lawwrence
Jietin
Warren Kerby
St. ‘Lawrence
Iton
Arnolt Anderson
Baldwin
ROFL
Jackson
Eudora
Hook
Hive
Moaml
Urster
City considers funding for Baxd Mahrs Summer Concerts
The commissioners discussed provisions to finance the new year band, noting the group operates currently on member and donor support. They clarified the band is not part of the Nations Guard and thus not state funded, warning it may disband without city aid while a monthly allowance for concerts in parks was proposed.
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Flo
Nose Hind
Art
Fle Nations Guard
Phe
Mi Relief
Cleland
Gevard
KU Red Cross class faced delays in making compresses
At the University women’s Red Cross class work on surgical dressings has slowed due to attendance issues. They produced two compresses first, then five, then 52, with 225 in total last Tuesday, a daily high. Currently they’re about one seventh of their potential output, while hospital supplies remain a critical need for the forces in France. The goal for KU women is 5000.
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Red Cross
Uni
Pranes
K. U
Class Leaves For Leavenworth Prison Study Trip
A KU class under Dr. FE W. Blackmar departs to study state and federal prisons in Leavenworth. The group will examine corrective agencies and prison conditions, aiming to observe inmate life and institutional operations firsthand.
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W. HK. Bodenhafer
FE. W. Blackmar
Leavenworth Tomorvaw
Auto Fire At University Camp Sparks Benefit Play
A fire started at 11:30 near Fow e University, likely from exhaust, damaging the B Whelan automobile and causing campus excitement. The Dramatic Club Benefit Play, “Comes to Stay,” on March will donate all proceeds to the County Club Union at the University to fund the Permanent Income Bill campaign. Prof Arthur MacMurray will direct the cast.
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B. Whelan
Fowe University
Campfennsiete Us
Dramatic Club
County Club Union
Arthur MacMurray
The
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