Allies to seize Dutch ships for war effort next week
London March 14 Great Britain and the United States plan to take over all Dutch ships in allied ports next week. About 1,000,000 tons will be used by the allies with 70 percent in the United States 15 percent in British ports and 15 percent in other allied ports. Netherlands minister Auguste Phillips met President Wilson amid pressure to delay action and a final communication is said to have been presented at the Hague. The move aims to replace losses and supply breadstuffs while Holland remains neutral.
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London
Oll
Great Britain
United States
Netherlands
Augustus Phillips
Wilson
The
Hague
Holland
Hollland
Hollands
Pershing List Reports Casualties of 70 from War
Washington March 14 General Pershing's casualty list today names 70 soldiers with four killed in action two dead of wounds one dead of an accident and nine of diseases. 14 severely wounded and 14 slightly wounded. It lists two officers Captain Hugh H Barber and Lieutenant Harris B Smith slightly wounded and Lieutenant Bernard Vant Hof severely wounded. Names span ranks from Corporal Albert E Helmer to Private Harry Watkins with multiple others injured or dead.
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Washington
Pershing
Hugh H. Barber
Herris B. Smith
Bernard Vant Hof
Albert E. Helmer
Frank O'Conner
Cecil M. Conley
Fred D.turner
Joseph L. Dip
Fred C. Brummett
Harry Watkins
Clarence (. Bailey
Oscar W. Ahleberg
Harry S. Briggs
Thomas R. Brown
John Bruny
John H. Howell
Walter C. Jennings
Horace B. “Smith
Seth. A. Hensley
Lawrence J. Quigley
Oliver Lacasse
Henry A. Morgan
John Greaves
Ernest P. Biegler
Robert G
Andrews
Henry H. Fall
Otto S. Martin
Geo. Murphy
Justav
Harold Klemim
Emil Krobeth
Joe Letourneau
Clarence W. Lilly
James H. Moore
Phil
Ho Newman
Trafton H. “Overlock
Lester T. Helton
Einar T. Peterson
Edward G. Place
Wm. H. Satterfield
Everet H. Scott
Wim. H. Taylor
Robert Thompson
Frank Z Valley
Robert Willis
John P. Telfer
Thomas S. Page
Fred J. Robinson
Edwin L. Jarvis
Otto Francen
Leslie Johnson
Loren J. Goddard
Darrell L. Barber
Keith 8. Graul
Howard Hirschman
Harry J. Duddleson
Uniforms to Remain For Chicago Americans Season
Chicago officials announce the Chicago Americans will wear exact duplicates of last year’s uniforms. Club owner Charles A. Comiskey says changes would be inappropriate after winning the world championship.
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Chicago
Chicago Americans
Charles A. Comiskey
British Front in France and Belgium Faces Deadlock
In early March the British and German forces wait for a signal to clash as artillery duels rage and air units conduct bombing, reconnaissance, and eyes for the armies. British airmen report strong activity with 39 German planes destroyed and 4 brought down out of control despite stormy conditions.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
German Press Turns Nervous Over Russia Split
A Vienna dispatch reports Romanian oil fields may pass to Hungary under joint German Austro-Hungarian Romanian Bulgarian control. German papers warn breakup of Russia strains Germany’s position while praising Britain and the United States for exploiting the shift.
Lawrence National Bank Growth Mirrors Local Prosperity
The Lawrence National Bank announces a statement showing growth to nearly 1.66 million dollars, reflecting strong management and ample reserves. It highlights the bank as a long standing, reliable financial institution contributing to community prosperity in Lawrence and the surrounding county.
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Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence
Robbery at Ideal Clothing Store on Massachusetts Street
Two Mexican men Jose Miramentes and Dan Gonez robbed the Ideal Clothing Company at 804 Massachusetts Street last night, taking five pairs of trousers. Three witnesses saw the burglary. a district court complaint was filed and a warrant sworn for the pair on petty larceny charges. Goods remain unrecovered. Marriage license issued to Herbert Howland and Maude W Leonard.
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Ideal Co
Ideal Clothing Company
Massachusetts Street
Jose Miramentes
Dan Gonez
Britain to double meat exports to allies via shipping lifts
Washington March 14 Meat exports to the allies will rise by about 50 percent and possibly double as food officials arrange increases with allied representatives. Britain would supply vessels to move the meat with shipments dependent on available shipping.
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Washington
Marcel
Food Administration
Great Britain
London
Lord Rhonda
America
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Stitcher to Speak All Day for KU Journalism Classes
H C Stitcher editor of Osage City Free Press will lecture KU journalism students all day Friday. He previously served as secretary to Congressman J M Miller and spent years in Washington D C in that role. He will also meet Reverend Frank Jennings and visit the department under its invitation.
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K. U
H.C. Stitcher
Osage City
Frank Jennings
The
Baptist Church
K. UV. Department of Journalism
British Report Repulse German Raid Attempts
London reports a repulse of German raid attempts near La Vacquerie and Lens with prisoners taken. Other actions include a post raid near Armentieres and enemy artillery activity southwest of Cambrai Messines and Passchendaele. An airship dropped bombs on Hartlepool destroying six houses and injuring twenty with nine wounded.
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LaVacquerie
Wart Office
Lens
Armenti
Cambrai
Loos
Messines
Passshendaele
Inq
Hartlepool
Gnju Air
Edwards Promoted to First Lieutenant in the Army
Raymond Edwards, who married Gale Irwin of Lawrence, was promoted to first lieutenant on January 30, 1918, and will receive pay for the rank from September 1. He is well known in Lawrence, studied at JK A, and served as physics director in the Y M C A at Fort Scott, Kansas. He taught in Arizona before attending Officers Training School at Fort Leavenworth, where he became a second lieutenant and was stationed at Columbus, New Mexico. Mrs. Edwards accompanies him.
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Raymond Edwards
Gale Irwin
Lawrence
Edwards
Fort Scott
Kansas
Arizona
Fort Leavenworth
Columbus
New Mexico
Compromised Draft Plans Quotas on Registration and Service
A proposed plan to base army service quotas on registration and liability rather than population or Crowder's Class 1 method was drafted by Representative Shellenberger and backed by House Military Committee Chairman Dent. The strategy aims to win President Wilson's support and push a quota bill in Congress while delaying the army appropriation bill until Secretary Baker returns.
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Washington
Army Fiyaft Auo
General Crowder
Shellenberger
Nebka
Dent
House Military Committee
Wilson
Baker
Proclamation Urges Unity for Liberty Loan Drive
Topeka March 14 Governor Capper issues a call to all Kansans to cooperate fully in the third Liberty Loan drive and sets April 6 as Liberty Loan Day. The slogan Organize appears as the state marks the first anniversary of the declared war on Germany. Kansas notes its past patriotism in support of soldiers and bonds and seeks a place on the Honor Flag in Washington displaying bond results.
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aAll Kuneane
Capper
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Washington
Grs
Himsas
Censored Overalls Cleared For Lawrence Follies Show
Advisory Board of Y WLC in Lawrence declares the 1918 Rh U fathes Follies ready for exhibition after two minor revisions. Dress rehearsal noted minor glitches including missing overalls and costume adjustments. Howard Haynes and Blanche Ens are mentioned in relation to performances and stage duties.
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Y. Wlc
Lawrence
K. U. Boars
Blanche Ens
Howard Haynes
Haynes
Orpheum
Washington
War Department
Keety
Board of
Simons
Voiland Speech Highlights Wartime Recreation Efforts
A patriotic address by Fred Voiland of Topeka opening talks by Rotarians in Douglas county outlined wartime recreation centers for soldiers and national spirit. Other speakers included Ferrlinand Funk Benj Heston and B J Cahill. nine locals were accepted by the Medical Advisory Board.
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Kansas
Parison
Sunlar
America
Fred Voiland
Topeka
Rkowruns
Ferrlinand Funk
Lopek
Vehio Voila
Medical Advisory Board of
Douglas County
James Gerald Morton
Jonas Arthur Nevins
Harry Miller
Dean Reitzel
Archibald ‘Sellard
Rainbow Division repulsed Germans in March raid
General Gerard of the French army stated the Rainbow Division, composed of Nepal Guardsmen, conducted themselves well during a German raid near Lorraine. The attack on March 5 was driven back with no reported American casualties or prisoners. An Associated Press dispatch notes a sharp fight and German losses.
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Waterington
Mareh Fo
Perehig
Gerard
Tresebing
Mayel
Varh
Lorraine
Associated Press
Eneres
Death by Own Action Reported for Joins Death Squad
An obscure wartime dispatch notes a member transfer within the Joins death squad Hiead Lind. The nine member unit operates to collect enemy trench information, undergoing training and deployment related to frontline duties. The fragment references personnel movements between artillery roles and central headquarters.
France-bound unit ships to service in France saga
frail OCR reads of a wartime unit story describe Captain George Hersie and Major J Ff Binnie overseeing hospital care. Colonel Bannister commands a campaign unit with Wood Peters aiding. Patient protection efforts unfold at a university hospital as the unit ships to France soon.
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Voomer Lawrence
Se Servic
George Hersie
Majo J. Ff Binnie
Chiet
Aineber
Wood
Bannister
Colonal
Bart Sir Pherson
Scientists Meet at Semi Centennial Session of University
Delegates from several colleges gather for the semi centennial session of the University of Ser ete at the University of Chicago site. War conditions limit the exhibition and activities. Dr WL Williston will preside at Fraser Hall with a dinner at six.
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Ilere
Serete
Unis
Elock
WL Williston
University of Chicago
Plenty of Jobs for Students This Summer
The local employment bureau lists 486 summer positions offered near the university gates with 804 filled over six months. Jobs pay about 25e per hour with many roles for helpers and laborers. the effort aims to place students from downtown areas at the university employment bureau. The report notes a brother against brother case in a separate legal matter and mentions attorneys B Wilson and A C Wilson.
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Bat
University
Noa
Inventory orders under federal control of 1917 railroad assets
Washington inventories ordered under federal McAdoo directive to record material and supplies as of December 31, 1917. Begin in May, adjust to December 31, and use any prior inventories as baselines. Reports will aid government management and railroad financing until common control ends.
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Washington, Sare
More Names Added to Road Petition Strengthens Lawrence Highway Plan
A supplementary petition adds 30 names and 1733 acres to the Lawrence to Shawnee county line concrete highway proposal. The updated filing shows 47.6 percent of land and 46.6 percent of resident landowners represented, bolstering the odds for state approval. The process included state highway commission review and a formal submission by twenty A. A. Weeks and county officials.
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Lawrence
Shawnee County
State Highway Commission
Iis
Ottawa Wins Triangular League Title and Cup
The Ottawa basketball team clinched the championship in the Triangular League between Haskell, Ottawa and Baker, earning the cup as conference winners. Ottawa led from the start, with 12 fouls per team and strong defense, while Haskell and Wynne of Ottawa contributed key free throws and baskets. The win secures Ottawa’s spot in the upcoming tournament at Kansas City.
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Eosimer
Haskell
Wynne
Ottawa
Davis
McNeycore
Haster
Kan
Namont
Pine Boys Buy Land In Warren County Suburban Tract
Clifford and Roscoe Tine purchased 20 acres and the first 30 acre tract south of the White schoolhouse from Mr Prine. The Pine family plans homes on the new tract and retain a five acre ground for a future subdivision.
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Clifford
Roscoe Tine
Durt
Mn Prine
Third payment due in PLCAL War Fund drive
The PLCAL War Fund campaign urged subscribers to complete the third payment promptly after two earlier installments. The appeal asks donors to settle the remaining balance soon to clear the matter and turn over the funds.
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Plcal War Fund
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Brscos
Lawrence Citizens Asked to Raise $600 for Camp Doniphan Sports Gear
Governor Arthur Capper appeals to Lawrence Kansas for a rapid fund of $600 to equip three companies of Battery B and other units at Camp Doniphan with athletic gear. Captain WM P MacLean of Battery B requests support for baseball equipment and related items to boost morale for troops en route to France. Local groups urged to organize drives. funds to be sent to General Wright for immediate purchase.
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Camp Doniphan
Arthur
Journal Works
Wer F. MacLean
MacLean
Major Eriancisco
Governor Capper
Kansas
Charles Tucker
Douglas County Council of Defense For
Topeka
Kans
W. J. Francisco
William M. Wright
General Winch
France
Camp Donnnhcan
Somien
General Weight
Commercial Club
Arthur Capper
Soldiers Club to Visit Camp Funston for Concert Tour
SIM FOR SOLDIERS Men's Club of University will go to Camp Funston for a series of concerts April 12 13 and 14. A Farrell director will accompany the club. Intensive practice will be carried on to provide real entertainment for soldiers. The Manhattan Aggie Glee Club and the Emporia Normal Club have given concerts at the camp. A further trip to Leavenworth is likely with plans not yet definite. Regular concerts will begin at the University and the club will sing there.
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Camp Funston
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Iy A. Farrell
Manhattan Aggie Glee Club
Emporia Normal Club
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