British Retirem ent All Planned Ahead In Somme Clash
Paris dispatch reports Allied morale rising as German wedge into the Somme sector stalls near Montdidier and Amiens. Haig holds the line across 70 miles with French, British forces countering heavy attacks on both flanks while reserves enter to blunt the German push toward the sea.
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Associated Press
Montdider
Paris
Petain
Montdidier
Somme
Amiens
Scarpe
Oise
Haig
Boisseaux
Albert
Noyon
Germany
Brek
England
British withdrawal completed after German advance
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Franklin Bell told the senate military committee the withdrawal was planned and finished and that Allies anticipated German preparations early, having faced them on the front. Paris notes describe a new German attack method with smoke camouflage, waves advancing in echelon and short range artillery and automatic rifles to overwhelm reserves.
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Washington
Franklin Bell
Senate Military Committee
General Bell
Paris
General Focht Takes Command of Allied Armies
Washington dispatch reports General Focht now in supreme command of all allied forces on the western front. President Wilson extends sincere congratulations on his new authority and hails the unity of command as a hopeful sign for ultimate success. The cablegram notes deep interest in his bold and brilliant actions.
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Washington
Gen- Focht
Western Front
Wilson
Will Organize Women in Third Liberty Loan Drive
Mrs Henry Ware Allen of Wichita state chairman of the Third Liberty Loan Women's Committee will address Lawrence workers this afternoon at 3 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A 100 member county committee will be instructed, with Mrs Bechtel as city manager and Mrs H E Don Carlos as county chairman. Federal supervision backs the drive and plans include young women at banks during the week to sell bonds.
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Henry Ware Allen
Wichita
Third Liberty Loan
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Bechtel
H. E. Don Carlos
Allen
Washington
Selected Men Given Military Honors At Station
Douglas county sent eight men to Camp Funston with full military honors five from Lecompton township and three from other townships. The procession included the Grand Army of the Republic and the Kansas State Guard with a 40 member band. Mayor Francisco and Sheriff Woodward led the escort as the line of crowds cheered. At the station a reception welcomed the men and their families while the band played patriotic airs.
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France
Douglas County
Funston
Frank Conner
Winey
James G. Akright
Justin Warren Wirby
Erval Coffey
John A. Walter
Clairence H. Smith
Lecompton
William E. Swimley
Palpy
Grand Army of the Republic
William Nadelhoffer
G. A. Th
Lawrence
Kansas State Guard
J. H. Dunkel
W. J. Francisco
Woodward
Lawrence Boy Scouts
Not Enough Lots Chamber of Commerce Seeks Garden Space
The Chamber of Commerce secretary notes many applications for vacant lots as citizens seek garden space. Demand outstrips supply. landowners with unused lots are urged to contact Mr. Sparks at the chamber rooms to lease plots to applicants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commmerce
Sparks
Kansas Weather: Unsettled and Colder With Rain Southwest
Weather report notes unsettled conditions and colder tonight with rain in the southwest region. Parts of the area expect partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures in the morning.
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Kansas
Proclamation on 2 a m clock change in Lawrence
The city of Lawrence Kansas announces a proclamation ordering all clocks and timepieces to be turned ahead one hour at 2 o clock on Sunday March 1 1905 The order is issued by Mayor W J Francisco and applies to the entire city government and residents.
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United State
Mareh Olet
Lawrence
Kansas
Maren List
W. J. Francisco
Administrator Sets Summer Coal Prices
Prices for coal delivered at the curb in Lawrence were set by state fuel administrator Amerson Carey. A sliding schedule fixes April and May rates for different coals from Colorado and Wyoming. April prices include 0.27 for Lump coal from Walsenburg Canon City. May 0.?. June 0.62. August 0.7. Trinidad Colorado Lump April 0.66. May 0.96. June 0.68. July 0.06. August 0.46. Wyoming fumpro current price listed as set.
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Uiewirh
Lawrence
Amerson Carey
BL Ho
Bailey
Dougas County
Walsenbere
Canon Gite Colorado
Rinidad
Colorado
Wyoming
Liberty bread substitutes voiced across the country
Dr J H W Bailey head of the chemistry dept at the University of San Vir city says Liberty bread with only twenty five percent wheat flour is popular for personal taste. He calls it patriotic duty to use substitutes that are wholesome and palatable though less pleasing. Oats barley and other flours are satisfactory substitutes for wheat. corn is less successful unless blended. substitutions depend on individual taste and baking methods.
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J. HW. Os. Bailey
University of
Pigtar Bailey
Government bans express parcels to U S troops in France
On March 20 an order barred express or parcel post to U S soldiers in France unless a letter from an overseas service member accompanied the item. The post office will accept small packages as first class mail, but larger items may be refused. The ruling aims to save space until more ships reduce congestion.
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France
Legal Post Office
United States
War Savings drive noted in Lawrence report
A fragmented wartime savings report from Topeka cites Lawrence and surrounding communities. It references post office funds, the impact of War Savings on local districts, and officials detailing figures such as total value saved and per capita contributions.
Americans Praise Morale In France As Front Lines Tighten
General Bey lauded American morale in France amid German pressure near Montdidier and Novem. He noted frontline proximity boosts spirit while only a few noncombatant officials and journalists voiced pessimism. The French and British lines faced heavy attrition as Allied forces, including American troops, pressed the counterattack.
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Pemeea
Noven
Montdidier
Thanetie
France
Bey
Mrs Dessie Welfelt Dies At Home Near Town
Mrs Dessie Welfelt died at her home five miles south of town yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Dessie Welfelt
Last University Concert to Close Season in April
The fourth and final University Concert Course program will be held April 3 in Robinson Gymnasium. It features Karl Kirksmith cello, Anita Taylor soprano, and Yves Bramiabd pianist. Kirksmith leads the Now Harmonie Symphony, Taylor is a renowned Kansas City soprano, and Bramiabd is a young American pianist returning from recital tours in France. The varied program includes popular selections, with tickets at standard prices available at the door.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Karl Kirksmith
Eellast
Anita .Taylor
Yves Bramiabd
Kirkis
Ceellitt
Harmonie
So- Braingirl
France
Record audience draws attention to university exhibit tensions
The article notes growing tension at university events tied to KU Ex and visitors, with mentions of slide shows and operations in several locations. It cites requests from multiple offices for slides and exhibitions, including recent shows on South America and another on Me.
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University of Kansas
Er Panacey
Petros
Treonea
South Ameries
Nruiy Eftios
Honors for senior class gifted with mentions
The graduating senior class awards include four students chosen for honorable mention and four others selected to participate in the commencement program. Named honorees include Edmund Torneo Leoned Hilkey Nether Lynth Prima Heughten Jessie Martin Glendinning Jennie Glendinning Vester Rendall and others. Speakers and faculty committee selections accompany the ceremony plans at the Rawerseck theater with Professor Mitchell of the Univer.
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Jesih Jurtindele
Jennie Giendean- Inge
Kathleen Doe Pinte
Ecadiine Favore
Meena Uttinger
Dorothy Stanter
Allee McGuffex
Owill
Edmund Med
Leoned Hilkey
Nether Lynth
Prima Heughten
Jessie “Martinale
Jennie Glendinning
Edmund Torneo
Vester Rendall
Miss Mattet
Blair
Hetem Metcalf
Noog
Mitchell
Universool Aiuke
Rawerseck
Van der Vries to Lead Chicago National Office
Former Kansas University professor Van der Vries is named head of a new Chicago national office for the Chamber of Commerce. At age 61 he leaves KLOL duties after fifteen years to oversee the organization’s expanded role in national commerce and policy.
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K.U
National Cy of
Aomenth
John No van der Vives
Klol O
Washington
Ross
Peeielas County
Netionel Poser
Netionel Poser He Owns Offh Tn Tps
Torecen Held
Nowrstern Offier
Inthieugo
Otis
van der Vries
Ene
Mercy for Bomber President Wilson Intercedes for Condemned Man
In Sacramento on March 29 President Wilson telegraphed for clemency for William D. Mooney of California, condemned for involvement in a parade bombing in San Francisco on July 22, 1916. The blast killed ten and wounded forty others. The case centers on The J. Moonee sentence under review.
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Wilson
Sacramento
Calif
Wilstom
Wiliam D.stephens
California
J. Moonee
Mooney Avas
San Francisco
Congregational and Christian Teams Win In Local Ball Games
At the Yo M IC A LTB gym last night Congregational defeated Baptist three to four. Christian beat Methodist B three to five. Tonight Lutheran faces Presbyterian and Evangelical meets Union at Loclock but Lutheran cannot play due to other church activities.
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Baptists
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Union
Lo¢lock
Made raid yesterday yields bold daylight assault
Paris dispatches describe a daylight raid by six American soldiers who advanced through enemy trenches under fire, gathering information before retreating unscathed. General Pershing discusses placing General Focht in a potential supreme command role, with reports of allied influence shifting in his favor.
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Associaed Press
Paris
General Pershing
Focht
Ameri
the Marne
Chronicle of London
Relé
Caer
Ile
Vlong
Bee
Foeh
Pershing
Clementeau
Pertain
Louis Loudivar
France
Associated Press
State Health Board Adjourns For Leavenworth Meeting
The state board of health met at the Eldridge House this afternoon and planned to finish there to travel to Leavenworth today. An ongoing investigation of sickness at Haskell caused the adjournment to tonight with the meeting to be resumed in Leavenworth later.
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State Board of Health
Eldridge House
Leavenworth
Haskell
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