Allies Hold Front as Germans Fail to Gain Ground
German forces in Flanders suffer setbacks after Monday’s heavy losses near Mount Kemmel. Allied commanders aim to hold the line while German reserves reform, with continued artillery duels on the Flanders and Picardy fronts. American artillery shells target German positions as aviators score a fresh downed enemy aircraft on the Toul sector. Paris reports artillery duels near Villers-Bretonneux and Avre with some gains by French troops and prisoner releases at Méteren.
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Associated Press
Flanders
Mount Kimmel
von Arnim
Yhurl
Mount Kemmel
Ypres
Lys
Picary
Hangard
Somme
Avre
Noyon
Picardy
Toul
London
Lacre
War Office
Méteren
Louk
Paris
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
American Aviators Shoot Down German Plane Over Toul Sector
With the American army on the French front, patrols report no infantry clashes in 48 hours as Capt Norman Hall of Colfax Iowa and Lieut Edward V Rickenbacher of Columbus Ohio down a German aircraft after a duel near the American line. Rickenbacher, an auto racer, and Hall, formerly with Lafayette Escadrille, pursue the German and exchange fire in a desperate mid air engagement.
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Norman Hall
Colfax
Iowa
Edward. V. Rickenbacher
Columbus
Ohio
Toul
Lieut
Rickenbacher
United States
Bowie
Prs
Hall
Lafayette Escadrille
Postpone Conscription for Ireland Is Decision
London May 1 An order extending the service act in Ireland beyond May 1 has been postponed previously Some papers say the move aims to allow passage of a home rule bill before enforcing conscription in Ireland Government opposition suggests conscription may not be attempted soon Parliament expects a home rule bill next week but drafting troubles remain Also mentions German belief that the United States is largely wild and woolly beyond the Atlantic coast and New Yorkers joking the Ohio River is the Pacific Ocean.
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Ireland
House of Commons
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Call for 8 985 Drafted Men and Army Boost Plan
The provost marshal general issued a call for 8 985 additional draft men to train in 22 institutions for two months in various mechanical trades. Mobilization starts May 16, Virginia men on May 23. Training includes auto mechanics, machinists, electricians, radio operators, and more. Medt. German. Price Baker to present admin plan to expand the army. War Department official says 3,000,000 men could be handled this year with possible expansion. War Dept will not add national guard units overseas. Floyd Lutz arrested for passing bad checks. fined and jailed for nonpayment.
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Mar la
Virginia
Price Baker
House Military Committee
France
War Department
War Council
Baker
House
Minnesota
Bin
Mitnessin
Ous
Floyd Lutz
George T. Schultz
R. C. Manley
Punty
Townley denies disloyalty charges before Senate panel
A C G Townley president of the Non Partisan League testified before the Senate military committee in Washington on May 1 denying disloyalty claims. He acknowledged indictment for alleged Espionage Act violations and defended farm support for war efforts in Minnesota and North Dakota. He urged clemency and said the league is not traitorous.
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Washington
Farmers National ‘Non-partisan League
Senate Military Committee
A. C G. Townley
St. Paul
Jeague
Townley
John McGee
Minneapolis
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Minnesota
North Dakota
League
Fownley
McGee
Chris Armstrong Dead Youngest Old Soldier in State
Chris Armstrong, lifelong Lawrence resident and likely the state’s youngest Civil War veteran, died at 4 40 this morning at his Indiana street home from heart trouble. His wife had rushed to Joplin when news arrived of her sister’s husband’s death, delaying her own travel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Chris Armstrong
Lawrence
Indiana Street
Mayor Kreeck Proclaims Tag Day in Lawrence
Mayor G L Kreeck announced a proclamation inviting Lawrence residents to join Tag Day on May 4 to support the Lawrence hospital clinic. The city council approved the project as a worthy fundraiser with formal backing for the event.
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Kreeck
G. L. Kreeck
Lawrence
Lawrency Hidh Select
War Worker Will Speak at U of U Tomorrow
Percy Atkins formerly of Newton and now on sick leave from Rainbow Division France will address the Chamber of Commerce meeting at the University of Utah tomorrow. He recently returned after six months in service and was lightly gassed. He will resume duties in France once recovered enough for the strenuous work.
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U of U
Percy 2 Atkins
Newton
U. Mlc
National Guard Before June 1 In Kansas City
Kansas State Guard units in Lawrence will be absorbed into the new National Guard before June, Major J H Dunkel announced during a drill. Officials foresee possible federal service before year end, likely on the Mexican border, though no war department orders have been issued.
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Kansas State Guard
Lawrence
National Guard of
Kansas
J. H. Dunkel
Lauwrence
National Guard
United States
Associated Press
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
Dunkel
Hutton
Rotha
Kansas Weather Report
A terse forecast notes fair conditions at 2 p.m. today. Tonight will be fair, with warmer temperatures, especially in the southern portion, and similar warmth continuing into Thursday.
School Children Bond Drive Boosts War Savings Stamps
Lawrence Boys and Girls Club backs the Pinckney School led drive as city children buy thrift stamps and baby bonds. April totals reach 62 dollars in thrift stamps and 687 baby bonds, with 10274 dollars in value for the month and 40 new pupils joining the effort. Prizes total 24 315 and 19 in baby bonds to be awarded May 22. Pinckney leads, Cordley second, Quincy third.
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Pineyal
Gus N Jitengrard
Heety Scriool
Schol
Sis
Cordley
New York
Atermia Race School
Tinekttey
Wranesday
Pinckney
Cordiey
Quincy
Emralizient
York
All Bond Records Broken in Government Bond Drive
Enthused by Buy Another Bond slogan President Wilson takes a $50 bond on installment plan. Treasury reports record subscriptions to Third Liberty Loan, about 12,600,000 buyers and over $2.5 billion raised. Canvassers push to exceed goal. McAdoo influence cited. Wilson privately subscribes for nearly $200.
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Wilson
Washington
Treasury
Theouquema
McAdoo
Ae Vearikinee
Suzpestien
Want Nurse Recruits as KU Women Step In
The article reports KU women asked to fill trainer roles as others join the French service. It notes Mare uver and Miss Mare as examples of wartime workers, with referenc es to Red Cross service and government mobilization. The piece mentions Campb ell and a head of a department, highlighting nurse recruitment during wartime.
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K. U
France
Teinke
Ned Cross
Miss Mareuver
War Council Meets In Versailles With Allied Leaders
Versailles May 2. A high level conference of Allied premiers Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando opens here. Representatives from France Great Britain Italy and the United States attend the supreme war council to chart the next steps in the wartime alliance.
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Versailles
May 15 Auction to Benefit Red Cross at New Headquarters
A new Red Cross headquarters will open on Saturday in Room Lately Faested by Hoadley in Rilworth Uldy. A sale of items and a purebred Shetland pony will attract contributions from the public. John L. Kilporth and D Hoadley expect strong turnout as volunteers assist and auctioneers offer help for the fundraiser.
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Hoadley
Rilworth Uldy
Red Cross
Wood
Grin
John L. Kilporth
St Substantial
Ninth Street
Bne
Saturnin
Vv. Stone
T. Moore
Today’s Casualty List Eight Willed in Action Qut.of 72 Am . ricans Named Washington
The casualty list today contains names of Americans named Washington. It shows killed in action died of wounds died of other causes wounded in action and details three officers involved including Lieut and others.
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Washington
Muay
Aevident I
Lient
Win
HH. S
Frank Pedrick
Ion
Nathaniel C
Shertly
North Lawrence Car Service Scheduling Plan
North Lawrence street car service faces scheduling troubles due to interurban timing. Local officials aim for a twenty minute north side run if it can be arranged without conflicting with faster interurbans. Possible extension may route Massachusetts Street cars to serve the north side.
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North Lawrence
Thechusetts St
Cripners
Tu Thy Santa Pe Cde
Singing for Soldiers by Maxonie Silver Shower
Maxonie Silver Shower plans a trip with more than forty members of the 77 contuly wil go to Friday and stay to sing before the Iver skewer Ty Masons Ie last weeks. The club gains ten more members for the soldier gimp concert. Chaperone Trot W. Downing and director Dowsing lead. Helen Cook serves as accompanist with a Viennese Seremide and performers Ednah Hopkins Laura Jackman Matin and Trot. Willian Dade fo n will be a feature of the event.
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Funston
Contuly
Ty Masons
W. Downing
Sor Dowsing
Helen Cook
Ednah Hopkins
Laura Jackman
Matin
Willian Dade
Tomorrow Bird Day at CWL Award Prizes Event
Bird day prizes announced by the high school hosts with awards in cash to multiple makers. Judges will review entries at Tren WC with Stevens, Praisor FE, Murray, and Dr RB M. Aon AV among committee members. Several entrants have not yet submitted synthetic can heats.
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Tae Becaine High School
Stevens
Praisor FE
Murray
RB. M
Wartime Cartoon Lectures At Camp Funston
At Camp Funston lecturer H Hochler led a session on war cartoons and their impact on soldiers. He discussed the portrayal of Armaments and the home front, and noted public interest in the evolving depiction of war and society during the era. The talk drew attention to the role of visuals in shaping morale and historical memory.
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H. Hochler
Hepa
Funston
Collerst
Rarmakers Aid Buln
Fovedon
Mayor Kreeck Takes Office at Special City Meeting
Mayor Kreeck formally assumed duties today at a special city commission meeting. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership as commissioners welcomed the new administration and discussed initial policy priorities.
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Kreeck Takes
Lawrence inaugurates new city administration and curbs handbills
George Kreeck is sworn in as mayor of Lawrence at a special city commission meeting. He outlines a ban on circulating handbills without a city clerk permit and schedules all meetings for evenings to accommodate citizens. Francisco reflects on four years under the commission system and praises improvements in cleanliness and governance.
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George 1. Kreeck
Lawrence
W.J. Francisco
Kreeck
Sigip
Bodeck
Nrecek
Atl
Petson
Jho
Francisco
Migral
Vor
Ims
Red
Tromer
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