Nieuw Amsterdam Not Seized By Allied War commandeering policy
The Dutch ships tied in Allied harbors were to be used for transport and war needs under international law. The Nieuw Amsterdam remained in American custody and was not seized, despite the Dutch government’s protests. The vessel’s safety reflects the promise of noninterference for a ship at New York while action on commandeering was debated.
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Nieuw Amsterdam
Héland- America
Bremen
New York
Washington quotes favoring vigorous Allied naval push against Germany
The highest authority in Washington is quoted saying American leaders once favored a strong Allied naval offensive against Germany. The plan reportedly targeted Heligoland, the fortified island Salis bury gave to the Kaiser years ago for little or nothing.
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Washington
Germany
Heligoland
Lord Salisbury
Naval veto on pushing ships against Heligoland fortifications
Naval experts rejected the plan arguing that sending ships against strong land fortifications would be suicide. The opinion suggests land defenses with long ranges could rival ships, with implications for American coastal defense policies and fortification plans near New York.
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Heligoland
America
York
Excess Caution on War Addresses Highlights Need for Oversight
Editorial argues withholding home addresses of injured or dead soldiers from the press harms families and prolongs uncertainty. It calls for a bipartisan War Conduct Committee to oversee censorship and speed reforms, citing Senate investigations as a catalyst for change and urging rapid policy adoption.
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France
Kaiser
War Department
Senate
Call for a wartime congressional study committee
The article urges daily sessions by a bipartisan congressional committee to study war problems and propose concrete reforms. It calls for capable representatives from both parties, chosen by Congress, to assist executive departments and improve national efficiency. It also hopes President Wilson will seek broad aid and cooperation.
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Congress
Wilson
Hein
Truths And Trifles By Paul Cy Rankin
A reflective column on argument open with cautions against quick judgments and inflated erudition. It argues not to moralize quitters without understanding what they quit, notes how rhetoric often precedes actions, and laments war news shaping public mood and hope for lighter headlines.
Lawrence Woman Helps War Effort Through Red Cross Notices
A Civil War era plea urges Lawrence area residents to support the Red Cross by donating clothing and aiding recruitment. Five hundred more enlistments are requested for the Marine Corps, with postmasters to inform customers. men eighteen may enlist without parental consent, and married men may join with their wives’ consent. Distilled water bottles and sterilized materials are mentioned.
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Borys
Marine Corps
Charles II
Lawrence
Kansas
Gardening pamphlets aid local insect control program
The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce arranged to distribute Department of Agriculture gardening pamphlets here to promote insect control in yards and gardens. The campaign collected over 1000 books and substantial contributions in its first week, with money raised by agents citywide.
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Chamber of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Yington
Sillhe
Lawrence
C¢ Sablic and Sailors
D.eerity Book Store
Dewi Marvin
Ken Fron
MM. Shearer
McCall and McClahanan Families Noted in Local Obituary Items
A brief death notice for Bertha Pearl Compton, long-time Lawrence resident, and extended family references. The text also notes Aaron Forman death details, his service in the Missouri Militia, and his later residence near Independence, Kansas. The fragmentary notes mention survivors and burial arrangements in Lecompton and Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Will Liam McCall Bertha Pearlcompton
Kuns
Wiliam Mecall
Bos
Melvin
Pawight
Ray
Wrence
Wellington
Kansas
A. Smith
Lecomption
Lecomptoin
H. J. Cockeral
Lawrence
McCally
Walter
Guy
Elmer
Ed McClanahan
John
Orville McCall
Maple Grove
Lecompton
Erat
Parand
W. A. Smith
Fae
John Anderson
Fopeka
Will Harmon
Aaron
Forman
Fece
John Hughey
Shinwoord
Maron M. Perman
Forman Way
Langimond County
Illinois
Missouri
Sta
Uenr Haworth
Justniece
Hussain
Perlinn Bingley
Montgomery County
Atelependence
Independence
Unclear OCR Item From Local Page
Fragmentary text describes a game or event with names and times but is too garbled to identify people, places, or outcomes. No clear dates or organizations are readable to anchor a factual summary.
Genius. Its Wonderful Son A Tundinady
A fragmented note describes a figure associated with Genius and a mysterious place or person, hinting at unusual abilities or roles. The text references a son and potential services or actions linked to a comic or philosophical concept, leaving interpretation open. Further context is unclear.
Naming of Picadilly
Picadilly in London reportedly derives from pickadelles or picadillies a turnover dish. Tailor Higgins who prospered selling apparel built a home in 1680 naming it Picadila hyal so the area came to be called Picadilly.
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Tipperary
Higgins
Wich
London
Cure for Shooting Corn Aids Relief with Vinegar Soak
A folk remedy suggests wrapping a shooting corn and soaking it in vinegar to ease irritation. The note emphasizes preparation and daily care for relief.
Twenty Five Years Ago March 23 1893 Excerpt
FP S Hester held an exhibition and a 1867 settlement of claims tied to the Price raid is noted. Lloyd Ware leaves for Chicago with a surprise party. list of attendees includes Lillie Weston Mable Dailey Bela Watts Gracie Newby Myrtle Kelsey Bertie Watts Laura Ware Gladys Haynes Jennie Polson Alice Polson Carin Nadelhoffer Ali Davis Mary Huber Luella Richardson Phoebe Keene Imma Nitiethoffer Willie Johns Fred Vby Tommie Watts Robert Maylwood Pek Hibner Milton Hayes Pred Chapman. Ches terfield Club dances in Fraternal Aid Hall. P R Brooks heads to Chicago. Addie Buckminster departs for Chicago. Matthews Lumber & Coal Co offers Semi Anthracite coal call 34. R Nelson visits from Leavenworth. George Hunsinger drives Maxwell car bought by Charles P Banker.
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Lloyd Ware
Chicago
Lillie Weson
Mable Dailey
E Bela > Watts
Gracie Newby
Myrtle Kelsey
Bertie Wats
Laura Ware
Gladys Haynes
Jennie Polson
Alice Polson
Carin Nadelhoffer
Alie Davis
Milton Hayes
Pred Chapman
Farl Scot
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