Congress of Soviets applauds Wilson message in Moscow
The all-Russian Congress of Soviets praised President Wilson’s message to the U S Congress. Delegates number 1164, mostly soldiers sailors and peasants, as Lenine urges peace terms and a future socialist state. Bolsheviks lead with 732 members. Lenin delivers main speech amid strong guard presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Soviets
Associated Press
Moscow
Defz
Wilson
Congress
United States
Russian Socialist Soviet Republic
Wilson K
Nobility Club
M. Sverdhoff
Lenine
Khiteherin
Peasec
Petrograd
Bolshevski
Dr Elmer Survey Technique Sent to Shanghai College
An order for a peony of Dr M C Elmer's Technique of Social Surveys was received by the World Company to be sent to Shanghai College China. The order came through the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Boston for Daniel H Kulp I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Kingdom
Alpha Tau Omega Burglary Hits Fraternity House
The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity was burglarized during a campus dance night, the third break in a week. About $200 in goods and cash were stolen from two rooms, including the steward’s, with $72 in cash, three watches, and jewelry taken. a single silver fork was found on the front steps as the only clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Tau Omega
Alpha Taus
Reward Offered for Thieves at University Gymnasium
Personal articles vanished from Robinson Gymnasium lockers prompt high school gym head W O Hamilton to offer ten dollar reward for thieves. He urges students to lock belongings and report suspicious acts to the physical education department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Gymnasium
Robinson Gymnasium
W O. Hamilton
Department of Physical Education
Daylight Saving Bill Awaits President Signature
Washington March 16 Daylight saving now awaits only President Will son s approval. House amendments to the Daylight Saving Bill requiring all time pieces to be advanced by year beginning the last Sunday in March were accepted by the senate. Burned To Death Turoro Nova Scotia 20 men were burned to death when a lumber camp at Alvin Siding was destroyed by fire last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willson
House
Senate
Turoro
Nova Scotia
Alvin Siding
Gas Shell Attacks Increase on Toul Front
American artillery pounded the Toul sector as German gas shells fell and trenches near Radenvillers and Luneville came under heavy bombardment. An enemy patrol was driven off northwest of Toul, with one German body left in the wire. American snipers and sentries reported lively combat as the weeklong action continued across the American front in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Toul
Luneville
Therman
Touil
Radenvillers
Lunes
Lawrence Home Guards Officers Appointed in Kansas
Adjutant General Huffmant in Topeka issues general orders assigning seven Lawrence men to the Kansas State Guard. The March 11 order lists Captain Frank B. Dodds and Captain Paul A. Dinsmoor as company captains, lieutenants St. Chair Carrall Maxwell Wahl Stewart, and adjutant, with Major Dunkle confirming Second Battalion command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Harold B. Maxwell
August Wahl
Clarence C. Stewart
J. H. Dunkle
Freeman Havinghurst to Speak at Methodist Vespers
Freeman G. Havinghurst of the University sociology department will speak at Myers Hall Sunday at 4 30 p m during Vesper Services. He travels for the Student Volunteer Movement and will discuss The Challenge of Today for Young People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman G. Havinghurst
University
Myers Hall
Wheat hoarding feared as U S faces scarce supply
Kansas and other states report low March 1 wheat holdings across mills and elevators with 68,972,000 bushels nationally, about 20 million below last year. Food administration warns active saving is essential to tide over Americans and allies until the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kington
United States
Food Administration
Department of Agricultura
Eles Ors
Opjtmestic
Fool Administration
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Montana
Washington
America
eSport
Organize Architects Form Kansas Society In Topeka
Professor G Goldsmith and Albert E Blair of Lawrence helped found the Kansas Architects Society in Topeka with twenty eight state architects. The group aims to promote artistic scientific and practical efficiency and educate the public on architectural subjects. The first annual meeting is set for the first Friday in June in Topeka. Officers elected include A R Mann Hutchinson president Ray Gambie Topeka vice president Frank Squires Topeka secretary and Charles Cuthbert Topeka treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
G. Goldsmith
Albert E. Blair
Thansas Architects Society
Gener
A. R. Mann
Hutchinson
Ray Gambie
Frank Squires
Charles Cuthbert
Suaret
Germ Carriers Found in Soto Schools by University Men
University bacteriology team led by Prof N P Shermoomi found two spinal meningitis germ carriers among Soto School pupils. The examinations, begun last Friday, tested pupils in grades at TeSato with the superintendent F Belark directing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnts
Department of Bacteriology
N. P. Shermoomi
TeSato
Bacteriology
F. Belark
Iuperintendent
Soto
All Dutch Ships Held In Port Pending Seizure Order
Washington reports the United States holds all Dutch ships in American ports to prevent their escape. No bunker licenses issued for sailing until commandeering or negotiation. Some men seek raises but are fired by their bosses, reflecting poor judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teddy
Centre Cere
Gemiggrimmed
Academy of Science session endorses US consent on Japan move
The Academy of Science adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to obtain US consent for Japan to occupy Port Arthur and protect vast military supplies in the region. Forty papers were read including works by Melchers on plant diseases and Sayre on War Bread. The Academy dinner was held at Brigken’s with attending professors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Science
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Japan
Viulivostok
Ors Ter
Megron
Melchers
Lean Sayre i
Kans
Brigken
Cates
Fortier
School of Med Detivereié
First Organ Recital to Feature Shilton at Fraser Hall
Prof Shilton will present his first recital since organ repair in Fraser Hall. He will perform his own work recently heard at Boston and at Vassar and Wellesley and not yet in Lawrence. Mrs Olcott will sing Bach with organ and strings and bells. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Shilton
Pon Prat
Fraser Hall
Eorage Ted
Trottan
Anata
Bosten
Vassar
Wellesley
Herman ‘Olcott
Witling
Stimpeen
Physics Department
Unisersis
Local Food Administrator Promises Sugar for Canning
Walter Innes states there will be ample sugar for home canning this season as housewives asked about sugar shortages. He notes practical estimates show supplies will meet canning needs and urges people to preserve now for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Innes
Supar Osu
Min Innsi
North East Champs Victory Highlights Local Basketball Night
The Leavenworth team won a rugged game, pulling ahead early and holding the lead through the first half as the North East champs clinched a tough win. Local coach and players like Thad and Miss Vane i Hinde were noted along with the Boys Club meeting at YM on March 1. Weather outlook predicts fair and warmer tonight and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Erence Boys
Robinson
YM. Uy
Bor
Rendall
Severt
Common Good Plan Eyed for Food Distribution Efforts
Community leaders plan a Monday meeting in Commerce rooms to discuss a cooperative approach to distributing food and coordinating relief efforts. The note lists contributions including 12 pillow cases 4,000 layette items and various garments, with volunteers from J. P. Wilbur’s efforts near Lawrence and Midland helping. A small fire at Kanza House caused minor damage to two beds and a rug before firefighters contained it. The article mentions an ensuing trial for a robbery case and a scheduled date in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribants
Kanza House
Ahl
Te ‘Tre
Estu
Peace offer hinges on iron ore amid war talks
The article discusses peace terms tied to ore supplies with Germany and Austria Hungary. It notes neutral diplomats and German leaders weighing the idea of retaining Alsace Lorraine while securing ore from Russian provinces and Spain. It highlights tension between seeking German mineral belts and maintaining allied commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genpany
Lorraine
Smarby
Sweden
Spain
Arkansas City School Dedication Ceremony With State Speakers
The Arkansas City school dedication ceremony drew attendees and featured a formal address by W. Butcher from the Kansas Normal School. The event included music from the "Phewh AlFArkansas" band and highlighted community pride in the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Sen
Pear
Arkansas City
Son Arave
W. Butcher
Kans Normal School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soviet
U. S
Social Survey
China
Gardner
FC Aid
Willfred WV
Lufkin
Massachusetts
Augustus P. Gardner
Ineda
Teutons
Yankees
Hun
Kaiger
Badenvillers
Qansas Academy OF Science
Far East
Siberia
Segar
Lawrence Cinches
Leavenworth AG
Pashian
Tre A
Wilbur
Hapen
Aspe
Ceery
Hye Patel
Wits
Hans Dougeed
Phenirnes Dadniral
Eft Arms
Wouchers and Grocers
Lawrence Unite
J. P. Wilbur
Midland
Miramentes
Eanngot
Russia
Sueden
Germany
Iniser Waukd Gite
Alsace and
Ogtom
Mivch
Seduc VT
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!