25 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
1
French and American forces reinforce the western front with heavy fighting described as intense. Haig reports the British defense along the Somme and near Bapaume remains firm while German thrusts toward the east are repelled with significant losses.
London reports fresh German assaults north and south of Baupaume repulsed with heavy losses. British and French troops maintain the front as French forces aid near Noyon and on the Gise bank. At Peronne German crossings were driven back by Allied counter attacks. Also note the death of Chas. L. Wall of Lawrence after pneumonia. funeral arrangements announced.
Berlin reports say German forces have reached the Somme battle field and captured Baupaume Nesle Guivecard and Chauny with more than 45 000 prisoners and over 600 guns since the drive began. Washington officials refuse to confirm American troops in the fighting and note only engineers or special units attached to British forces.
Americans keep busy at war toy plants and air crews modify equipment. Enemy aviators face new gas bombs as part of ongoing air and ground operations.
American big guns on the Toul sector shell the first German line and communications trenches near St. Bousant and Boqueetan. Patrols report no infantry contact in the last 24 hours as German air attacks bring mustard gas and mid air explosions.
An enterprising student at the University of Kansas discovers a striking image of President Woodrow Wilson in rocks forming part of a museum display. The feature is noted beside Hawthorne references and aligns with the museum’s structural supports, prompting commentary on the rock patterns and the portrait-like formation. The piece mentions Edw. Conklin Fungrai and references the funeral of Edward H. Sakito held at Funk Chapel with burial in Hitt Cemetery.
Paris endured a long day of bombardment as Allied forces attacked across multiple fronts. Reports indicate heavy shelling despite urban defense efforts, with casualties and ongoing firefighting and evacuation operations throughout the city.
The report notes bread rationing and rising prices as wheat and flour shortages impact daily meals. It cites police actions and public reactions, with details on reduced rations and the weight of Victory bread per person, indicating broader wartime supply concerns.
A list of eight men departing for military service is noted with hometowns and destinations. The report mentions Frank Con and Leroy von fark among those leaving, with references to local township ties and pending orders. The Kansas weather report follows, noting fair conditions, warmer temperatures, and a forecast for Tuesday.
The morning papers relay unconfirmed claims that 82,000 NYU soldiers were killed or blown up and 100,000 captured, totaling 182,000. Officials in Kansas City and Washington deny the reports, noting no confirmation and investigating the source amid strict penalties for spreading false war news.
A historical casualty list from hineton reports wounded and dead soldiers including Colonel Douglas McArthur and Private Christian oak among others. The fragment shows multiple names with varied statuses and notes a wave of prisoners and civilians opposing the war, reflecting grim morale and incomplete information.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes German forces attempting to break through air and ground defenses while British lines hold. The report mentions a death of Aaron Forman, an old soldier, at Linwood and signals a somber loss as war news continues.
Front reports from the St Quentin area describe German divisions using massed numbers to push along the Oise front while British troops withdraw in places. The fight lines shifted north of St Quentin as German columns advanced between Baupaume and Veronne, with heavy fighting anticipated as both sides exhausted by sustained pressure.
Albury, Peterson has served thirty days of a sentence and must pay a 17 fine before facing additional charges. He awaits trial on major offenses after an arrest tied to bone dry law violations and jail escape with his brother. Further legal actions depend on state supreme court decisions. In other news, Oread training high school plans dramatic art events in Green Hall coached by University drama group.
The University of Kansas chemistry department prepares the annual Chemallurgist. Faculty and students work on purifications with Frank Farley as writer and Pay Walters handling advertising.
A rehearsal is set for this evening at Trinity Church at Trvlock sharp featuring the Easter chorus and orchestra conducted by Professor Kendrig.
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