United States Likely To Vote Against War Declaration
Senator Stone, head of the foreign relations committee, said war seems probable but he will vote against a war declaration. He also noted President Wilson’s full support if war is chosen, while urging Congress to reflect its convictions in handling any resolution. Count Von Bernstorff reportedly tried to stop the decree, illustrating tensions as Germany seeks to avoid blame amid submarine threats.
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Washington,d. Ic
Zinneralann
Reichstag
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Haitchcock
Nebraska
Paris Deputy Proposes Separation of Military Aviation
March 31 Joseph Lasses, Paris deputy and wartime army officer, introduced in the Chamber of Deputies a bill to separate military aviation from the army. The proposal aims to create a distinct fifth arm for aviation while current aviators come from infantry, cavalry, artillery, or engineers.
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Bil
Waris
Joseph Lasses
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Sees Possible Peace
In Rottendam on March 31 the Austro Hungarian foreign minister Count Czernin told Fremdenblatt that the Entente could accept an honorable peace with the central powers at any time and that the talks for a peace conference remain valid though details are disputed between Vienna and allied governments.
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Mustrian
Rottendam
Vienna
Gount Czernin
Fremdenblatt
Dala
Navy Enlists 1500 Men in Week of War Preparations
Commander John Grads, head of the eastern department, reports estimates that over 1000 men were enlisted in the United States Navy last week. He notes daily developments in war preparations as tensions rise across the nation and maritime forces mobilize.
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New York
Courney
John Grads
Ypeerufting
United States Navy
Brick roads urged as lasting economy by Graham
Weet Graham of the Manufacturers Association argues brick set in concrete is the most economical highway in the long run. He says such roads could last twenty years or more with strong quality and cost around 1000 per mile, citing expert opinions and recent discussions in Lawrence and plans to tour Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Weet Graham
K. UL
Brick Manufacturers Association
Mat Graham
Reich ‘Manufacturers Association
Grahams
Fivahom
Mandigo
Lawrence Sa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Purchase of Danish Islands Sealed by U S Ceremonies
Washington March 31 formal ceremonies at the State Department marked the purchase of the Danish West Indies. Treasury warrants totaling 25 900 000 were issued to Danish authorities, completing the transfer of the new American territory after more than fifty years of effort. The Danish minister Bron received the warrant as the United States asserted authority over the islands.
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Washington, D. C
Bron
Treasury
United States
Guardsman Tesher McGrath Death At Missouri River Site
A 19 year old National Guardsman Tesher McGrath was found dead by the Missouri River after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot following a quarrel with clerk J Presley Brganbright at a public school yard. McGrath, in uniform with the Third Missouri Infantry, left a note asking Bill Bateman to blow taps over time. Witnesses say he faced the river and saluted before firing.
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Tesher McGrath
National
McGrath
Bill Bateman
Bateman
Missouri
Laréilo
Texas
Ap Beretoy
Hangas City
Ine Mar
Submarine Sinks British Ships Near Hook Head
Washington reports two British steamers the Snowden Range and the Crispin torpedoed without warning. The Crispin carried 68 Americans, five killed including two likely Americans, with survivors landing at Queenstown as the vessel sank off Hook Head. Weather mild, seas heavy, one lifeboat reached harbor with 19 aboard including the captain and chief steward.
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Washington
Mar
Snowden Range
Crispin
State Department
Consul Frost
Queenstown
Crispins
Newport New
Liverpool
Hook Head
Loyal Citizen Reflects on German-born U S loyalty
A German-born man named David Passon emphasizes his American identity after years in the U S. He notes relatives’ involvement in public affairs and supports loyalty meetings, while others question German-born committee appointments. The story also mentions a remark by Nobers about a stolen flag from an automobile. Prairie fires are reported in western Kansas near Paradise, Paleo, and Hiss. British forces in Northern France capture five villages as they advance against retreating Germans.
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Marie
Paris
Ailette
War Office
Neuville-sur-Margivail
Verens
Soissons
Champagne
Sons Des Champagne
David Passon
Nag
Sam
Lamchun
France
Reuters
Raider Sinks Nine Merchant Vessels See Adler Raider in Atlantic
Survivors report the Seeadler raider, armed with two 105 mm guns and sixteen machine guns, sunk nine merchant ships off Brazil after leaving Germany December 22. Commanded by Count Ulner, the vessel landed crews at Rio de Janeiro aboard the Cambronne before heading toward Africa, while a Norwegian flag was raised at sight of prey. The raid disrupted Atlantic shipping, with 285 men aboard survivors from sunk ships aboard the Cambronne.
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Rio Janeiro
Myraider
North Sea
South Atlantic
Hbatiem
Seeadler
Mewe
Wifter
Cambronne
Arriv
Jornal de Brazil
Brazil
Count Ulner
Germany
Montevideo
Plyamouth
Brunk Thomas Held Over For Prosecution Under Prohibition Law
Brunk Thomas, recently arrested by police for possessing a bootlegging outfit, was turned over to county officers today to face charges under the bone dry law. Local authorities say the case centers on illegal liquor production. The outcome depends on county court actions and forthcoming hearings.
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Brunk Thomas -Brunk
Patriotic Recruiting Tour Moves Through Philadelphia
In Inde pendent Hall Philadelphia today staged a brisk recruiting drive to boost enlistment for army navy and militia. Speakers including Hiram Johnson of California and Edgar P Smith of Chicago addressed crowds while thousands of national emblems adorned downtown. Banks pledged to arm a regiment for potential war, and residents joined in a mass patriotism display with many shops closing for the event. Prominent Chicago figures tied to the effort were among those reconsecrating themselves to the country.
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Chicago
H. Thompson
Army
Navy
Marine Corps Andaval
Dezens
Jacob M. Nickinson
Philadelphia
Pra
Kansas Weather Report Planners Note Unsettled Conditions
Kansas weather bulletin reports unsettled conditions today with rain likely in parts of the state. Forecasters expect increasing cloud cover and cooler temperatures as the day progresses.
Campaign Calls for Honest Law rence City Governance
The Journal-World urges Lawrence voters to elect a new City Commissioners board, backing J A Holmes for Public Utilities, and arguing that current governance under Cleland has failed to deliver efficiency, health services, and harmony. It cites higher water contract costs, tax increases, and delays in Interurban streetcar expansion as proof the city needs change.
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The
Journal-World
Friends of Better Government
Lawrence
J.4 Holmes
Cleland
Commission
Water Committee
Councilmanie
WIL Ve
Agit
Topeka
Wakarusa
Patinyr
Holmes
City Election Vote Expected Tuesday As Campaign Builds
City hall prepared voting equipment for Tuesday’s city election. Registration numbers and turnout are key factors as candidates for the commission and board of education push to mobilize voters. The campaign has focused on city business management amid big projects, with final efforts Monday and hopes for good weather to encourage a large turnout.
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P Onda
Seinen Hat Alley
Ghana
Petrentase
Commission and
Board of Education
Cantata at First Baptist Church Death and Life
The First Baptist Church choir will perform the cantata Death and Life by Harry Shelley in Sunday morning service. Solos will feature Ruth Spencer, Bessie Raymond, Charles Suffield, and Edwin Price with the chorus and orchestra presenting sections such as Now From the Sixth Hour, Then They Took the Body of Jesus, and The First Day of the Week.
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Tomurrae
First Baptist Church
Harry Shelley
Ruth Spencer
Bessie Raymond
Charles Suffield
Edwin Price
Vail
Jesus
Baite
Lawrence Choral Union to Present Christ Oratorio
The Lawrence Choral Union will present a 100 voice chorus and 30 piece orchestra in a Dublin oratorio titled The Last Words of Christ at Robinson Gym tonight at 8 o'clock under the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance. Tomorrow evening the union will again perform with services at local churches.
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Lawrence Choral Union
Dubais
Christ” Robinson
Suria
Univer Row
Erutocio
Choral Union
Lawrence Ministerial’ Alliance
Jenes Union
Choral
Robinson Gym
Bomb plot under Rocky bridge shocks Kansas City scene
A bomb device found under a Kansas River bridge near the Rocky railroad line triggered a police response in Kansas City Missouri. Two suspects were arrested, but the plot idea faded after a bridge supervisor visited police headquarters. A watchman placed the device under the bridge to protect workers from a possible strike and left the scene.
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Kansas City
Sas
Rocky Railroad
Kansas River
Fined for disrespectful desecration of the flag in Kansas City
In Topeka court Judge Coon ordered a $25 fine for failing to wear the American flag while peace remains unsettled, after the man seized and stepped on a flag. He had argued enlistment in the Third Missouri Infantry.
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Kansas Ci
Cook
North Side
Third Missouri Infantry
Juco Coon
Judea Coon
Fopeka
Shurg
Kanszis
Amidon Succeeds Sapp as National Committeeman in Kansas
In Topeka on March 31 the Democratic Central Committee selected Sam Amidon as national committeeman after W F Sapp of Galjoenet withdrew. W P Benson supported by Lardner challenged the result amid proxy disputes and anti Thompson leadership. The meeting exposed faction rifts with absent anti Thompson figures and concluded amid sharp remarks on the nomination process.
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Topeka
Democratic Central Committee
Sam Amidon
W. F. Sapp
Gal Jtnet
Hubert Lardner
Fort Scott
Amidon
Thompson
Shouse
Lardner
W. P. Benson
Iflorads
Benson
Amiden
Glick Fockel
LeRoy
Thompson and
Vada
Chaim Ladner
M Orral Atchison
Larcher
Roy Judge J
Aya
Tectl
Ss Seventh District
Bf Sharp
Proxi
George Hodges
W. J. Browner Kingman
Kansas Democracy
A. 3Idea
Sprinkler suit filed by Lawrence Paper against General Fire Ex
Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Company sues General Fire Extinguisher Company for 9948.68 damages over a sprinkler system failure. The complaint, filed in U S district court, alleges the sprinkler apparatus and faulty coupling joints allowed water to soak into a lit area causing a fire on April 21, 1916. The case cites breach of contract and seeks remedy per the contract terms.
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Lawrence “Paper Company
United District Court
Once Paper Manufacturing Company of
Lawrance
General Fire
Lawrence Paper Manufacturhe Company
Justin’ D. Bowergock
Paul Dinsmoor
Irving Hil
General
Eyneem
Tis
Iling
Igi
Move Third Missouri One Company Called for Duty Outside Shute
March 31 report shows the Third Missouri regiment ordered to form and depart for stations. A second service company of the state guard will be sworn in here to join the general company. Details on a colonel’s orders and outside service were partially withheld.
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Livould
Muni
State Guard
Art exhibit backed by school children lecture series
Mrs. F. L. B. Sherwood of Chicago will lecture with illustrated slides at the Chain of Commerce Rooms. Tickets at thirty five cents grant access to two lectures on The English Lakes Poets and All In London plus the exhibit. Schools aim to cover expenses with parent and friend sales, allowing all schoolchildren free admission. Money above costs funds to buy pictures for the schools.
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Chain of Commerce Rooms
FL. B. Sherwood
Londo
Mit
Caucus Names Mann in Speaker Race Amid Illness
Washington reports Representative Blaha of North Dakota nominated as party candidate for speaker in conference. Illness and absence of key Republicans could sway House control. Champ Clark supporters confident Republicans may back Clark as opposition. A 17 member committee and steering committee of 15 were proposed to guide organization plans.
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Washington,d
Blaha
Thinoidh
Democratic Organization
Dakota
Helpersen
Tick of
New
de Eilats
Champ Clark
Iim
British Advance in Mesopotamia Seizes Kalatt and Deltawah
British forces in Mesopotamia report an advance north of Rashad with occupation of Kalatt and Deltawah and other towns. The statement says Turkish forces were unopposed by remnants of the Parkish army retreating from Kut and were not confronting the British. Sheraban and el Amaury areas were also mentioned as held.
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London
Mesopotamia
Rashad
Kalatt
Sheraban
Parkish l
Kut ‘Él | Amaury
Mystery U-Boat Capture Report Draws Attention
An anonymous cable message from Panama reports that a U-boat mystery was seen near New York. American warship crews captured the vessel after sightings on a passenger steamship voyage, while quiet notes say the incident may have been a display rather than a real threat. Nearby, discussions on war efforts continue at Lawrence Hart Friends Church, and local property crimes include a grocery store break in with no items missing.
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New York
Mar
Pan
Wattling Island
Gartillo
Panama
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Danish Islands
Sud Mesuh Dhupruet
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Paleo
Hiss
South
Atlantic
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Rio Janeiry
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Ww. Johnson
California
Edgar’ P. Smith
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Morgan-Gardner
Douglas County
Hawley
Chamber of Commerce
Hiram J. Johnson
Califor
Edgar F. Smith
Unversity of Pennsylvania
Baptist Church
Raporio
Christ
Robinson Gymnasium Aeniversity
the Rebels
Rebekabs
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Tennessee
Tenn
University of Chattanooga
International Athanitn Zind
Duilting Aly
Crty
Pick Sane Amidon
Sapp
W.F. Benson
George H. Hedges
Treadaw” Brown
F. RB. Sherwood
Caucus
Mann
House
Lawrence [ Hart
Friends Church
John Hunzicker
Weorking
Edgehill
Maple Grove
Tilnéryand- Lardnes
Ee Hindley
Jasuedd
Neeley
Strehor
Ayarthorn
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