Loss From U-Boat War Alarms Governors Conference
Washington May 2 Secretary Lane told the Governors and the Council of National Defense that U boats sunk about 400000 tons of shipping in the last week alarming England France and the United States The Submarine menace study is under way and the war may last several years with every resource mobilized We must not fail in this war every man in the country is a soldier and the nation must prepare for long conflict with continued effort by states in support of draft recruitment and exemptions
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Washington, D.C
Lane
Council of National Defense
England
France
United States
Interior Department
Saint Seeretary Lane
Germany
Ito
Mane
Herbert Tluover
Cer Qmany
Abaker
Daniels
McCain
Crowder
Army
Wilson
America
Baker
War death toll claim shocks readers in Amsterdam
A May report cites Joseph Nauann claiming one million three hundred thousand German deaths in the war, with earlier figures of 1,200,000 dead and a total loss exceeding 3,800,000 when combined with birth declines. The text notes a rising female surplus from 800,000 to over 2,000,000 and references a long war lasting thirty years.
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Statesman
Amsterdam
Joseph Niauenann
Reichstag
Herr Nauann
Jeetare
Socialist Parade in Stockholm Shows Massive Demonstration
A Stockholm dispatch reports the greatest socialist demonstration in Scandinavia occurred across Sweden on May day. Crowds filled streets in banners calling for higher wages and better living conditions while hundreds of children joined in. Police appointed by workers maintained order throughout the peaceful event.
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Stockholar
Jondon
Stockholm
Scandinavia
Sweeden
Stackietrn
Big plants offered to government by Pittsburgh industry
Industrial plants in the Pittsburgh district with capital totaling 500 million dollars and employing over 100000 men are placed at the disposal of the United States Government for wartime needs. The Association of Pittsburgh workers ratified the director’s action in offering the use of plants, many already equipped for munition making.
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Pittsburgh Industries
Pittsburgh
United States
Association of Pittsburgh
Ballarat sunk as troop ship by German submarine
Ballarat, a Peninsular & Oriental Line steamship of 71,120 gross tons used as a troop carrier from Australia to England, was sunk recently by a German submarine. All troops were rescued by British torpedo boats, destroyers, and trawlers.
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Tor
London
Jeed
Peninsular & Oriental Line
Ballarat
Australia
England
Enlist Medical Corps Opens New York Recruiting
Recruiting headquarters opened in New York for enlistment of STL non professional hospital workers for local Red Cross base hospital units being organized for immediate service in France. Orders expected from Washington in days for mobilization. Units relieve British hospitals on the French front. each unit includes 5000 beds three routes and full medical and surgical equipment with twenty three physicians two dentists and 25 nurses and enlisted men.
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New York
Tocal Red Cross
France
Washington
Bomb drops devastate Dutch village in Zeeland province
A Reuters report states that a bomb dropped Sunday night by an airplane struck a village in Zeeland, Netherlands, causing ruin. The attack, described as deliberate, left unknown casualties and extensive damage, with the bomber's nationality not yet identified.
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London
Zeeland
Reuter
Amsterdam
Barmb
Thanogesd
Its
Telogrnal
Topeka Applicants Examined For Officers Training Camp
Topeka men were ordered to report to Lieut Col Samuel Burkhardt at Lawrence for examination and acceptance for the officers training camp at Fort Riley. A number of Topeka applicants, including Dean POP Walker of the Engineering School, will be examined at 6 tonight while Burkhardt extends after hours to handle the rush. Sixty three new lawrence applicants had been accepted for transport to the camp today and a long list of local names appears in the routing roster as potential acceptances for the training program.
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Topeka
Port Riley
Saumel Burkhardt
Lawrence
Cal
Burkhardt
Topeks
Chienpgu
Lair
Robin
Japan
Sones
Port Aether
Sutton
Maurphy
Sheared
Ala
Pak Honey Sy Dawes
John PL Shade
Herbert Wy Paul
FL Walker
Hharold el Harmon
Howard White
Rodney Me
Anstronjs
Bruger, Baker
Watking A. Broyles
James R. Wood
Mesander Bo Mitelall
Don Gardner
Joe KB
Gaitakill
John A. Hettinger
Rockingham Torpedoed Off British Coast Near Lusitania Sinking
The steamer Rockingham was torpedoed by a German submarine off the British coast. Thirty three men were rescued, thirteen remain missing, while the ship and cargo valued at 3 250 000 dollars. The Nebraskan previously reached port after damage. The crew included Americans and a naval contingent.
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London
Rockingham
Liverpool
United States
Germany
White Star Line
America
Freon
Rumors Of German Trouble Increase In May Day Protests
Dispatches report rising internal reform pressure in Germany amid May Day unrest and Austrian discontent with offensives. Officials fear German government will act to quell news while fronts shift. Russians evacuate Mush. Turkish occupation noted. Aircraft losses rise on Western Front as French advance continues. Submarine warfare sustains heavy shipping losses in April across Atlantic routes.
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Associated Press
Bordin
Germany
SAILING SHIP CHASES AN AMERICAN STEAMER
A New York sailing ship pursued an American steamer on April 28 amid reports of a crowded vessel and possible unidentified approach. Officers noted a second sighting in April involving a different vessel and a mysterious pursuit rumor from the harbor area.
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New York
Arriva
Santing
Rahima Lelands
Eoheers
Smother Reitean Shige
Nine Survivors Rescued From Vacuum Sinking
Nine more survivors were rescued from the Vacuum after it was sunk by a German submarine Saturday. Captain Harris and Captain Harvie were among the 27 men saved, bringing the total recovered from a crew of 45 to 27. Lieutenant Thomas U.S. Navy was reported dead. 18 crewmen were lost and 18 saved, with one man dying of exposure.
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London
So Harris
Ager Conooil Bank
Vacuum
Jandeys
Boa
Vesal
Ayn
Harvie
Atticus
Seompany
Mike VD. Husted
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Patrol Neats Cand Hunsteet
Liverpool
Thorus U.S. Ny
Lawrencemen enlist in Navy and depart for training
Otto Miles and John Liggett of Lawrence enlisted at the Kansas City navy recruiting station and were sent to Chicago last night to begin training. Both men join the service as they depart for naval training in Chicago.
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Navy
Otto Miles
John Liggett
Lawrence
Kansas City
Chicago
Two Men Join Company M At University National Guard
Two new recruits join Company M of the university national guard unit. Milford Hale and Ivan B. Snyder were announced this morning as new members of the company.
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Company M
The
National Guards
Milford Hale
Ivan B. Snyder
Kansas Weather Report Update
A fragmented weather note reports rain tonight and colder temperatures. South portion likely the most affected with a transition to cooler conditions overnight.
Evaporation Exceeds Rainfall in April at Kansas Station
The University of Kansas evaporation report, led by Prof. Charles A. Schull, shows April total evaporation of 5 0 inches, about 6 inches per day, 20 percent above rainfall. The mean temperature was 62.8 degrees, with March warmer by about 0.5 degrees, and gusty winds peaking on April 10.
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University of Kansas
Charles A. Schull
Government Weather Bureau
Anean Temperation Was 02.8 Degrees, About & Degrees Warner Than] Mareh
Mareh
Therakis
Howe
Remembered Ottawa dealer Geo B Reineke dies after long illness
The obituary honors Geo B Reineke a longtime Ottawa die goods dealer and respected town business figure. It notes his career across Ottawa and Lawrence, his leadership of sales teams, and his plans for a funeral. He died after a five year battle with ill health, leaving two brothers and two sisters. A separate report mentions a university quake tremor recorded nearby with waves and possible origin in Japan or Italy.
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Ele
Bowan
Die Goods
Ottawa
Sone Shore Aby
Lawrene
Lawrence Sie
Ifein
Ford ‘Tosa
Burnham Danana & Miner
City
Hen
Shawne
Syane
Fis
Shawnee
Warners
Tomercow
University of
Liaoga
Kestor
Department of Physics
Simon
Kesster
Japan
Italy
Diapan
Care for Girls in Local Patrol Offer Housing or Jobs
Patrolling inquiries from several families offering to care for girls aged ten to fifteen. Some provide only a home, others offer regular employment with pay. Interested persons may call Captain Stack at 633. Mrs Lizzie Sheldon just returned from Osborne County reporting heavy rain in the area.
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Ater
Vortion Sr
Weveral
Captain Stack
Liziae K. Sheldon
Osborne County
Oklahoma Leases Filed For 1788 Acres In Dowell County
Land leases filed today by James R Armstrong with Oklahoma firm cover 1788 acres in Dowell County near Sibleyville. Leases describe fields west of Sibleyville and southwest areas, listing prices around five to ten cents an acre, with multiple parties named including Exterle Northrup register of deeds and local figures.
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James R. Armstrong
Oklahoma
Dowell County
Sibley Ville
Acre
Sentaneil
Mda
Sdis
So Lavillie
Ego Mrnk Bhai
Hans Seede
Ile
Masiil Weth
War Preparations and National Defense Efforts Update
In Washington and Minneapolis the defense setup progresses as officials discuss expanded war risk insurance and securing food supply lines. National defense committees, led by Secretary McAdoo, weigh powers to insure officer and merchant vessels amid ongoing wartime planning and manpower deployments across states.
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Waehinitai, Yo
McAdoo
Congress
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Reopened Masonic Hall Event in Nebraska
The Colored Masons of No. 4 lodge held a reopening on Monday night with Rev. Frank Wilson as grand master. TL Bo Witte gave the opening address, praising the craft and promising the edifice will stand as a beacon of the founders’ taste and spirit. Otto Reyer departed Nebraska after a brief visit with relatives.
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Commiet Pla
York
Frank Wilson
TL Bo Witte
Ely
KU Band To Play Aoycood Classical Program Tomorrow Night
The KU band, under Prof Steines with soloist Miss Dorothy Bell, presents a tenth anniversary spring concert featuring works by McVannies and Alberti, with the highlight a cornet solo Opportunity and an orchestral piece University of Kansas. A large audience is expected at Memorial Hall for the program starting at 8:30.
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K. U
McVanles
Kuansuse
Bane Coll
Abe
Mies Porothy Bell
Lautrence
t-Alberti
Steines
Pantasie
Che Hk
Hive
Buona
Cron
Nes Bole
Thieder
J. Steimley
Batriotie
Ey Sehabert- Ka
Gerard to Speak at K U Sunday in Lawrence
James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, will visit Lawrence Sunday afternoon to give an address in the Robinson Auditorium. The exact topic was not announced but will address U S German relations and related conditions.
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Germany
Lawrence
James W. Gerard
Lawrence Sula
Robinson Auditorian
Mer
Ald
Kanens City
Kaif Sind Bork
Tin Qnet
Grrard
Unisversity Committee
God Teeties
Ll Hianitten
Alivision
Ma. Geran
Ito
United States
Ivar Cine
British on Tour and Property Valuations in Douglas County
May 2 dispatches describe British plans and staff reinforcements in support of entente efforts, with talks on munitions trade and a potential shift toward the Middle West. Separate notes discuss assessed property values for a proposed highway benefit district in Douglas County and how taxes will be levied if the plan passes.
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Wasieston
York
Middle West
Cesperta
Betchenibas
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Iurkey
Douglas County
Lowvners
Unified Red Cross Effort Urges Coordinated Public Relief
Lawrence citizens and University of Kansas students are urged to unify charity work under the Red Cross and National Defence Committee to prevent waste and misuse of patriotic sentiment. A letter signed by C H Tucker and R C Rankin warns against private hats involving Red Cross name, stressing centralized planning and official approval for all public relief activities.
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Red Cross and Defense Committee
Lawrence
Rew Cross
Defense Committee
C. H. Tucker
R. C. Rankin
Bowerseck Theater
University of Kansas
Wilson
American Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society
Herbert Hoover
National Defence Committee
Red Cross
American Red Cross
The
America Red Cr
Honors to receive cups at women s athletic dance
Winners in the University of Robinson gym women s athletic association will receive letters and loving cups for last year s achievements. The presentation is at the May 12 dance in Robinson gym, with men invited for the big party. Mrs C K Esterly to present the letters and cups, Mr and Mrs W O Stamilton as chaperones, a four piece orchestra will provide music.
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Robinson Gymnasmn
C.K. Esterly
Alr
W. O. Stamilton
County to Prosecute Monroe Myers for Violation of Dry Law
Police turned over Monroe Myers to county officers to prosecute for violation of the bone dry law after his arrest Monday night when he stepped from a train with twenty four pints of whisky. Officials expect an easy conviction on the charge.
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Monroe Myers
Myers
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