Huns Develop New Threat Near Arras In World War I Report
Allied fronts face renewed German pressure near Arras as troops push toward the northern lines and Montdidier while British and French forces hold around Amiens and Roye. Heavy bombardments and fierce actions occur from Noyon to Lassigny with infantry assaults near Beaumont Hamel and Sailly Laurette.
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Associated Press
Montdidier
Amiens
Roye
Sommé
Noyon
Lassigny
Oise
Arras
London
Germans Exult Over Gains as Ludendorff Decorated
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports the Kaiser and generals praising recent German successes. Von Ludendorff received a decoration for the battle, with the Emperor crediting God for the victory and urging continued resolve. Field Marshal von Hindenburg and other leaders are hailed as guiding a future strong German peace.
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Amsterdam
Emperor Mill
Reichstag
England
Ludendorff
von Hetling
von Hindaus
von Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
Honeland
German spies blamed for delays in aircraft program
Senate military committee summoned Major General Squier and Colonel Deeds to answer charges of delays in aircraft production amid allegations of German spying. Senator Overman cited espionage at Curtiss. English Council of the high school held a meeting with a domestic science supper, Ruth Buchanan's class in attendance.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Military Committee
Squier
Colonel Deeds
Signal Corps
Howard Soffind
Aircraft Board
Overman
North Carolina
Curtiss
English Council
Ruth Buchanan
R. A
M. Hopper
Yuniversity
Praise for Death Maker Gun From Krupp Paris Bombardment
Amsterdam reports March 28 that the German weapon used to bombard Paris is a Krupp product from Essen. Emperor William sent two telegrams of thanks to Dr Krupp Von Tohlen and Hal bach praising the gun and its makers for adding a new page to Krupp's fame.
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Amsterdam
Paris
Krupp
Essen
William
Krupp von Tohlen
Halbach
Krupp Works
Germans Claim Deep Advance Behind 1914 Lines
An official German statement says Crown Prince troops have advanced up to sixty kilometers from St Quentin reaching across the Somme and capturing Mantdidier. The report notes heavier concentrations around vital points, with 62 to 70 percent slightly wounded. South of the Somme German forces broke old enemy positions, driving British and French back into previously untouched territory.
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Berlin
St. Quentin
Somme
Easter Services and Masonic Banquet Schedule
Tonight Maundy Thursday events in Scottish Rite Masonry include Rose Croix obligations at 7 30 pm during a Mystic banquet and lights extinguishing banquet adheres to U S Food Commission rules. Easter service opens to the public at 8 pm with taper relighting and family invitations. Officers installed last night. Spring reunion set for April 23 to 26.
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U. S. Food Commission
Kansas weather report outlines tonight and Friday winds
The issue notes brisk shifting winds tonight and Friday. Details are limited due to OCR garble but indicate a weather advisory for the area with coming wind changes.
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Kansas
Draft board bands to lead 96,000 men to training camps
Douglas county and city combined band formed from Grand Army of the Republic members and the Lawrence battalion of the Kansas State guard will lead the eight men selected for the quota to Carp Funston. The march starts at 9:00, with all city businesses closing from 9:30 to 10:30 for farewell ceremonies conducted by Mayor Francisco.
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Douglas County
Will “Bel
Theiir
Kansas Uniqity
Court House
City
Grand Army of the Republic
Lawrence Battalion
Kansas State Guard
Carp Funston
Enion Pacific
W. J. Francisco
Darewell
Seniors on the Hill Prepare for Spring Graduation
Seniors on the Hill prepare for spring commencement as about twenty-five from the College, twenty-five from the School of Engineering, ten from Fine Arts, ten from Law, ten from the School of Florence, and about fifteen from Medicine are expected to receive degrees this season.
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School of Engineering
Selig
County Protective Association to Meet in Lawrence
The Douglas county chapter will hold a semi annual meeting in Lawrence at the Chamber of Commerce tonight. The gathering aims to disseminate information and plan for greater community protection. Since Central Protective Association formed, horse stealing has declined and efforts to curb petty theft continue.
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Rat Protective “Association
Douglas County
Lawrence
Tenerrow
Chamber of Commierce Gid
Association of
Etl Greater Worth
Cambtun
Central Protective Association
Lone Star
C. Pla
First Gun Campaign Opens as Rotary Sponsor Leads
The Douglas County Chairman's third Liberty Loan drive sets Kent to carry the colors for the Rotary Club at a preliminary skirmish on March 27. Subscriptions reach $3,000 in an auspicious start. The committee vows strong support with the motto Noe Joye American will try to escash.
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Douglas County
Liberty Loan
Reed
Kent
Rotary Club
J.D. Bowersouk
Chiginnan County
Lawrence Boy Dies in Paris Air Raid
An American aviator from Kansas, Boerstler, was killed in a Paris air raid. He married in Lawrence at Christmas. his wife, a University of Kansas art student, will continue her studies as she awaits further word from France.
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Lawrence Boy
Paris
Soerstler
Mario O
Pradce
Cnsuty
Chitaute Aml
School of the Arts
Universty
Kerasias
Boerstler
France
Pehronry
Hifme
Pests
New York
Universsity
Mu Uhi Epsilon Sororites
Harry -E
Mae
Mayer
George Breeck
W. Spalding
Ree Agmerivan
George Wrere
Eh Bnelish
Piscmatha P'S
Holland Duteh
Spotdinag
Yey
State Guards Patrol Kansas City Streets Amid General Strike
Missouri National Guard patrolled downtown Kansas City to curb disorder during a citywide strike. Rioters wrecked laundries and restaurants last night. several strikers were shot, while patrols and officials investigated. General Harvey C. Clark arrived, met with Mayor George Edwards, and planned further steps. About 800 Tecal steel railway workers were instructed to continue operations under threat to life, raising questions whether local workers would join the strike.
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Kansas City
Missouri National Guard
Harvey C. Clark
Missouri
Fld. Gardner
Clark
George Edwards
Tecal Steel Railway Company
Hellens
Lawrence Takes Charge As City Reporter Dies In Army
The article notes Lawrence of this city steps into leadership amid family moves. The elder and best knee of one joins the army while another remains in poor health. Mrs. Lawrence and their children will follow soon, as the paper records leadership changes and personal strain.
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JR. Lawrence
Otewerth
Hawsonea
Fim
Mab & Power
eCol
Ellsworth
Lawrence Tas Dake
Wiveke Loys
Eharie
Army Y M C A introduces tables at Lawrence High School
The manual training class at Lawrence High School built two two by three foot tables with two checker boards each for the Army Y M C A program. Government specifications guided the construction and the work reflects the students’ skill. Miss Mary Gossard departed yesterday for a short visit to Jacksonville Florida.
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Wvrence High School
Mary Gossard
Jacksonville
Fln
Registration figures show an even mayoral race contest
The city polls reveal a tight mayoral race with only 257 more voters. Women total 5600 more than men, while Second Ward women still lead men. City Clerk Brooks releases ward by ward figures showing registration totals and precinct splits for the upcoming election.
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Mern
Second Ward
Beth
Aden
Journal-World
Andy
Brooks
Arecaa Polio Et
Frain Smashes Auto Involving Fatal Crane Collision
A crash near Dieker's store injured a truck driver and a pedestrian. The foreman at Jones Diephil reported a broken leg and shoulder injuries, with freight cars and a Pacif p Seater Crain involved in the incident this morning.
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Lonien Pacif P
Crain Etus
Dieker
North Levy Jenes
Aya
Sonie Ge
Jones
Unclear OCR fragment on local event planning
A damaged OCR sample describes a planned event with mentions of Danes and town hikes, weather caveats, and unnamed figures. The legible parts reference Moe eld, Myo Ackright, and county room accommodations, but specifics are missing.
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Sam
Ackright
Feneton
Fron
Y. ML
Seine
Seine On the Vege
Thauske
Wile Leaves Clinton Farm for Tarsons Visit
W Wile of Clinton departed yesterday for Tarsons where he will stay with his nephew Frank Tarsley. He has rented his Clinton farm to Fred Baldwin.
Guardsmen at Camp Doniphant Face Harsh Conditions
The article reports on a camp scene at Camp Doniphant where Dr. AL dg. Anderson questions the plan for six months of duty. It notes poor conditions, scarce food, and concerns about health and weight gain among soldiers, with social life described as strict and constrained.
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AL Dg. Anderson
Camp Doniphant
Okahoma
Nat
Wounds and Wrongs in War Time Address at Methodist Church
A damaged report describes a wartime sermon at a Methodist church denouncing German atrocities. It cites Major Massie and references the flag of truce, bombardment of hospitals, and the severing of hands of prisoners, portraying the brutal conduct of the Huns and urging moral outrage.
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Tello
Atricitius
Hideo
Hans
Massie
Fragmentary note on Lamon and Mudeh in vague street scene
A garbled passage describes Lamon and Mudeh in a street setting with unclear actions and dialogue. The text is too corrupted to extract a clear event, participants, or location beyond scattered names. No verifiable facts emerge due to the distorted OCR.
Sew Guard Company Enlists Officers in Kan State Guard
The Kan State Guard forms a company with full quota as Dr Hutler leads recruiting. Enlistments attract a third man named Ly woo and others from Lawrence with CLC. Young and W E Spahl Mis noted as part of a local party.
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Gavaene Nop
Kan State Guard
Gurl Py
Nibos
Lawrence
CLC. Young
Hans
Front Widens As Hun Blows Are Repeated
German forces widen the battle front near Arras and on the Somme as British defense holds with counterattacks. German crossings near Chipilly prompt a British retreat, followed by a counter dash at Nexen driving back the enemy three kilometers deep along a ten kilometer front.
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Hivaders
Hendon
Miveh
Somme
Tharhead
Beaumont-Ha
Meyenneville
Arras
Iluns
Jha
Bacope
Beaumont
Hammel
Puisendaoville
Pyewkoon
Rimentine
Stuirs
Calind Fiskirk
Chipilly
Urenes
Veterans Honor Red Cross Helpers in Battle Report
A wounded French captain credited Americans and their allies for steadfast conduct in the fight near Sambar. He praised veterans and officers who helped others, and urged Red Cross women to tend to the American wounded. The report highlights teamwork and national effort in the conflict.
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Sambar
Red Cross
Defense Council Meets in Kansas Topeka Speakers Scheduled
A Kansas Defense Council meeting is set for Friday at Be sy mht Grove lay Center with Dr KE J Kulp of Topeka among speakers. Washington figures will address topics across many towns as the State Council furnishes speakers. Chancellor Strong has addressed meetings in Herington and Argentine.
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Kansas of Defense
Oug
Uni
KE. J. Kulp
Topeka
Council of Defense
Besy Mht
Grove
Ius
Washington
Counci
Strong
Herington
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Amien
Channel Ports
Archeville
Souchez
Lens
Beaumont-Hlame
Sveral
Rossignol Wood
Sailly- Laurette
General von Ludendorff
Krupps
Gen. Pershing
von Gallwitz
von Gaillwitz
Pershing
Verdun
Wt. Chand
Chamber of Commerce
Cablegram
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Frain
A. J. Anderson
Camp Doniphan
Sayx
Hun
America
Huns
Prom
Qernany
Methodist
Meaden
Lamon
Putin
the Somme
Defense Council
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