Seventeen Yanks Win War Crosses In France Fight
American forces in France report seventeen U S soldiers receiving the French war cross amid heavy action on the Luneville and Metz fronts. An American patrol pressed a German group near Seichepray and Flirey, while artillery and air operations continued with gas shells used and German planes shot down.
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France
Luneville
Toul
Essey
Montsec
Reenjeres Wood
Jury Wood
Seichepray
Flirey
Americcan
Metz
Artilery
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's
Chemin-Des-Dames
New England
Large crowd attends Commercial Club luncheon
A Tuesday noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon draws over 200 Mas ter Plumbers Association members. Dr. John Sundwall of the University outlines cooperative efforts to eradicate disease in mobilization camps, with several other local speakers also addressing the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
Master Plumbers Association
X. ‘Kennedy
John Sundwall
H. J. Winey
Lawrence
A. P. Elder
Ottawa
E. D. Draper
Kansas City
Neutral correspondents invited to front by German high command
German army leaders invite neutral correspondents to witness the western front offensive. They will depart for the front on Wednesday. Allied reporters report heavy artillery on Verdun and Belgian front fighting as Germans lose ground. German chancellor denounces allied opinions as hypocritical while Sweden policy and Baltic issues arise in Brest-Litovsk talks.
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London
Western Front
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Verdun Front
von Hertling
Russia
Germany
Sweden
Washington
France
Brest-Litovsk
Baltic
Aland Islands
Dress Catches Fire Woman Dies In Flame
Mrs. M Seifert of 1014 New Jersey Street died after her dress caught fire while she burned leaves in a garden spot. Neighbors rushed in too late to help. Fire department prevented property damage. Funeral set for 2 30 PM at Funk Chapel with a California based stepson and a California road niece as relatives.
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Funk Chapel
Fie
Eleven elected to Phi Beta Kappa at spring election
Eleven senior University students were elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the top honor society. The list highlights active campus leaders and strong scholarship. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Frances and Mr and Mrs John Perry of Kansas City.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Donald D. Davis
Abram C. Eitzen
James Wilbur Hadley
Joseph P. Harris
Margaret Hodder
Marian Joseph
Ethel Rush Randall
Te N. Sha
Richard Frances
John Perry
Kansas City
Boa
Map of German War Aims Across Asia Reveals New Routes
The map outlines German expansion through Asia as Russia collapses. It shows an Odessa to Baku rail corridor and a Caspian route to Kroenovodsk, plus a land route through Persia and Afghanistan to the front. British advances in Mesopotamia threaten these plans while revolts and propaganda influence regional loyalties.
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Germany
Russia
Kaiser
Odessa
Black Sea
Batu
Baku
Caspian Sea
Kroenovodsk
Central Asia
Qilassa
Caspian
Persia
Afghanistan
Berjin-to-Bardai
Asia
Bagdad
Manchuria
Vindivestok
Bolsoviki
Siberia
Rugeltsentis
Kerensky
Geran
Arabia
Iadit
Food Merchants Reach Agreement
Grocers and butchers will close at the same hour starting Monday, ending disputes over shop hours. The agreement aligns closing times across markets to simplify operations and assist patrons.
New Food Closing Rule Set by Lawrence Grocers
Lawrence grocers and butchers adopt uniform closing hours with all stores to close at 6 pm on weekdays and 9 pm on Saturdays. The Food Administrator notes purchasers get no credit for substitutes bought elsewhere and cites a 48 pound flour sale with misrepresented substitutes. Violators face heavy fines or imprisonment.
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Lawrence
Butchers of Commerce
Douglas County
Washington
Innes
Kansas
Daylight Saving Bill Signed by President Wilson
President Wilson signed the daylight saving bill in Washington. The plan moves all clocks forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
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Washington
Wilson
Allied air raid devastates Coblenz in daylight attack
A neutral traveler reporting from The Hague describes a major Allied bombing raid on Coblenz Germany. Fifty people killed and extensive damage claimed near a large munition works north of Coblenz and on the Rhine. Witnesses questioned whether American aircraft conducted the strike, noting daylight bombing, fires, and panic as factories and shelters were affected.
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London
Coblenz
Germany
Hague
Times
Rhine
Meen
Mulheim
Wiel of the Rhine
Burke
Attac
Hemi
Boys Club to Meet at Y M C A Tonight
The High School Boys Club will meet at the Y M C A tonight at 6 30. Hugo Wedell of the University Y M C A will speak. Special music will be furnished by its mandolin quartet.
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Hugo Wedell
University
Food Price Fixing New Board Duties
A new board takes on duties amid concerns over food price fixing. Officials from the national market watchdog discuss enforcement, pricing standards, and consumer protections as the body outlines its mandate and scope.
Commission Sets War Board Roles and Production Costs
A wartime commission outlines its permanent seat and duties with boards advising on food supply costs and production economics. It names key officials from the War Department Navy and War Industries Board and notes civilian members to be appointed, outlining oversight of pricing and resource allocation.
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Washington
Jared
War Industries Board
Conaterki
Rovernyront
Che Caungil
Tianal Pefonc
Em Prin
Robert
Brouicie
Palmer FE
Pierce
Surceror
War Department
John Ifencock
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Navy
Garfield
Flw
Tariff Commission
W. ‘Doo Harris
Federal Trade Cormunassos
Hugh Frayne
Bernard M. Harrac
Tera
Wits i
Asyietanes
Arrivins
Bank to change name removing German in title
Officers of the German American bank announce an upcoming statement to change the bank name. A German hospital here recently adopted the name Research Hospital to reflect a shift away from its former designation.
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Fenton Nan Mo
T ‘i
High School Schedules Change for Tourney Attendance
The school will shift periods next Friday to allow students to attend the basketball tournament on the hill. Classes run from 7 45 am to 12 15 pm with the change in effect only for that day.
Teachers to Meet for Get Together at Glney Home
High school teachers gather this evening at the Glney home for a social evening starting with dinner at 6:30. The event aims to foster fellowship and a general good time among the staff. A marriage license was issued this morning to Andrew Whitlow and Mrs Vey Knox of Topeka.
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FLA. Glney
Andrew Whitlow
Vey Knox
Topeka
Dutch Government Delays Reply on Ship Requisition Plan
Reports indicate the Netherlands delaying response on requisitioning Dutch ships in return for Allied access. Washington cautions seizure will not begin until Netherlands accepts terms and word from London and Washington arrives.
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Washington
American
Mentendaa
York
Netherlands
Amavican
Parton
Willis Motorcar Show Opens With New Salesroom
Willis company opens this week marking the debut of the showroom for the Willis motor car. Dealers for the Velin car plan a display at the corner of Tenth and Massachusetts with remodeling completed. The sales room features a service room and an attractive decor. Willis, based in Leavenworth, also operates Sears offices and heads a substantial local motor business. Death notices include Mrs Jane Senter and a Denver man. a lodge initiation is planned. A missing Lincoln boy, last seen three years ago, remains at large with relatives in Oklahoma.
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Handsarme Ney Ms Poste
Willis Motorenna
Velin
Figster
Tadiy
Amd
Uly
Apn
Erin
Leavenworth
Sone Sears
Willis
Algebla
War Clouds and End of War Predicted in 1925
The mayor condemned Scott Anderson’s lecture as unpatriotic while promising that future speakers must prove total allegiance to the United States. Anderson warned of a coming Armageddon at war’s end and suggested 1925 would reveal truth. attendees and local figures debated the sermon and distributed Pastor Russell’s writings.
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Tisw
Epist
United States
W. J. Francist
Scott Anderson
The
Christian Church At
la California
Aaster Russell
Te Prid Union Hall
Anderson
Francisco
Noaaddress
Land
Raurty Schoals
Min Ander
Pry
May Aierson
Andersett
Rurssell
Unchaperoned Campaign Activity Sparks University Debate
The university investigates unchaperoned girls during a campaign and discusses steps to prevent repetition. Dean Brown notes engineers and the Chiversins Wink Out group invited candidates to meet students, influencing votes while criticisms arise over beauty contests and student clubs.
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Ce Brown
Brown
Paris Debates Reprisals as Gas and Liquid Fire Use Proposed
The Paris discussion centers on stopping reprisals and air raids in the fighting zone. Reported proposals from central powers via Austria claim a pledge to abandon gas and liquid fire at the front, but German raids have intensified since.
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Fiens
Paris
Australs
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