Governors Hear U-Boat War Threat Asks For Years Of War
Washington May 2 Secretary Lane told the Governors conference and the Council of National Defense that 400000 tons of shipping were sunk last week by German submarines. He warned the war may last several years, urging full mobilization of resources and confident that inventions to combat submarines are being pursued. Baker, Daniels, and Hoover spoke to reinforce national resolve and home-front duties.
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Washington, D. C
Lane
Council of National Defense
Lanne
England
France
Butt
United Strats
Interior Department
Rotary Lane
Cerny
Herbert Hoover
Germany
Obie
Ficides
Seer Pre
Daniels
Yin
Generiladen
Tresitht Wil
America
Dame
Yie Hese
Baker
Like Thirty Years War Death Toll Cited by Statesman
Amsterdam May 2 One million three hundred thousand Germans have perished in the war, says Joseph Nasnann former conservative Reichstag teacher. In a lecture he stated the war has caused 1,200,000 dead so far with birth declines pushing the loss to about 3,800,000 and surplus females rising above 2,000,000, saying the nation has bled as never since the Thirty Years War.
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Statesman
Amsterdam
Joseph Nasnann
Reichstag
Herr Nasnann
Socialist Parade in Stockholm Sets Quiet May Day Tone
Stockholm reports the largest socialist demonstration in Scandinavia on May Day with calm crowds, banners calling for more food and better living conditions, and hundreds of children led under orderly supervision by workers.
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Stockholm
London
Scandinavia
Sweden
Hite
Pittsburgh Industries Offer Wartime Plant Tender
Industrial plants in the Pittsburgh district valued at $50,000,000 and employing more than 100,000 men are offered to the United States Government for wartime needs. The Associated Pittsburgh Workers ratified the association directors' action to tender the use of their plants, many already equipped for munition making.
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Pittsburgh Industries
Pittsburgh
United State
Association of Pittsburgh
Ballarat Troop Ship Sunk. All Troops Saved
The P&O steamship Ballarat of 31 120 gross tons used as a troop transport was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. Troops from Australia bound for England were all rescued by British destroyers and trawlers. The sinking occurred recently and the Ballarat’s passengers were saved by escort vessels.
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London
Peninsular &, Oriental Line
Ballarat
Australia
England
Enlist Medical Corps Opens NYC Recruitment for France Service
New York May 2 Recruitments headquarters opened here to enlist hospital workers for a base hospital to be sent to France. The plan includes 5000 bed units with medical staff and surgeons. Details indicate British and French commissions coordinating relief and expansion of medical personnel for western front operations.
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New York
Atsa
Ue Kreneh Commission
Huitish Hospital
Brench Cront
Sisty
Dropped Bowes Es tore Ant Village in Ruins
In a Suny night act a disaster struck near Zierikzer Datel province Youland. Two persons were killed and injured when a raider attack caused buildings to collapse. Amsterdam sources report a meridian pad dropped by an aircraft. Investigators say the nationality of the airplane remains established but unclear.
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Landa
Examination of Applicants for Training Camp at Topeka
Colonel Uurklaedt reports on night shifts and long examinations of applicants including Walker of Baygiinres and others. Notes bearer delays,Topeka office notifications, and a list of those accepted or pending for the trainin g camp with Sinclair from Lawrence among those likely to be admitted.
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Bart
Riley
Cole
Bierkhardt
Cal
Hurkhardt
Ono
Col Huirkhivedt Alpeney
Topeka
Chicago
Sinclair
Lawrenee
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Lawrence
Rultan
Ian U Poulkry OS
Pewee
John Shade
Harel Th Ehirman
Howard White
Johan A. Metter
Rockingham torpedoed by German submarine near British coast
The Asnenear stemmnee Reekengehara sank after a German submarine attack. Thirteen crew members are missing. two boats with thirty three men were rescued, one boat with thirteen men lost. The Rockingham carried forty nine men, including many Americans, and valued at 3 250 000 dollars. The Nebraskan reached port safely. the attack followed the Lusitania sinking and sparked US-German tensions. The ship was due at Liverpool, returning to America after White Star charter.
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Jonden
Og Gemmin
Rockingham
Naval
Enne Ungent
Liverpool
United States
Germany
White Star Line
America
Rumors of German Trouble Increase Across Fronts
Disturbing reports swirl of German unrest and unrest seen in Austria and France as May Day rumors rise. Claims of internal reform demands in Germany and renewed clashes at sea accompany reports of Russian and Turkish forces, with heavy shipping losses and air combat tallies shaping the war’s grim turn.
Sailings ship chases an American steamer
New York May 2 unidentified sailing vessel chased an American steamship for six hours after sighting it on April 7 about 9 am. The American ship raised full powers and resisted, but the chase ended with the steamship escaping and reporting the incident to authorities.
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New York
South Area
Wesel
Amedet
Sean Ship
Unable to extract coherent headline from damaged text
Survivors from a maritime disaster are reported alongside conflicting notes on crew losses. Telegrams to the American consul mention a sinking involving a tank steamer named Varuna and a patrol incident near Mount Vernon with several presumed dead or missing.
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Thomas U.S
Vacatim
Amerinein
Orerast
Enlisted in Navy Otto Miles and John Liggett Join Navy
Lawrence men Otto Miles and John Liggett enlisted for service at the Kansas City recruiting station. They were sent last night to Chicago where they will begin training.
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Navy
Otto Miles
John Liggett
Lawrence
Kansas City
Chicago
Kansas Weather Report Update
Weather bulletin notes rain tonight with colder air moving in. South portion forecast to feel noticeably cooler, with overnight temperatures dropping and winds easing after the rain.
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Tiulay
Evaporation Report Shows April Rainfall Short of Total Evap
April evaporation at the University of Kansas evap station totaled 9.89 inches, about 0.08 inches per day below March. The month’s high marking reached 86 inches on the 22nd, with seven days near the period’s start showing little evaporation, and mean temperature around 50 degrees. Wind speeds averaged around 7 miles per hour, with a few hours exceeding ten miles per hour.
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University of Kanates
Tasharles A. Shull
Pes
Howe
Quake Record and Relief Calls But No Clear Epicenter
A rough recorder notes a big quake this afternoon with three waves and uncertain direction. Maximum needle motion reported at one-fourth inch. Offer to care for girls aged ten to fifteen surfaces amid inquiries by Captain Stack of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Lizzie Sheldon reports heavy rain after Osborne county trip.
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Jyer
Dapan
Bop. Stack
Toeal Salvation Army
Eile Ofrem
Tee
Onny
Captain Stack
Lizzie W. Sheldon
Osborne County
Oklahoma City Man Leases 1788 Acres for Arizona
An Oklahoma City man leases 1788 acres amid a complex land deal described with multiple names and places. The fragmented OCR mentions parties tied to property, legal actions, and county references, hinting at a dispute or filing involved in the land arrangement.
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Oklahoma City
Fragmentary note on pact terms and public duties
A garbled 19th century style article hints at a present pact with conditions and duties. It references Mr Mel CTntesh Deenuce and the quidity of his work under general statutes. The text mentions a Toscachip Odi and ongoing scholarly activity with public reporting expectations.
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Babes
Ioana
Mel
General Siadutes
Mw Webitenth
Kansas University Band Concert Promises Varied Works
The KU band plans a spring concert tomorrow night featuring works by modern composers and traditional pieces. The program includes a piano concerto and orchestral suites, with soloists and conductors to be announced, aiming to showcase diverse repertoire and student performers.
War preparations outlined at joint defense meeting
Secretaries Baker and McAdon urged state and national defense councils to bolster grain and food reserves. Plans included mobilizing reserves from major ports, recruiting in navy, and tightening insurance for merchant ships to safeguard vital supply chains amid escalating war measures.
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Council of Nations Defense
Gerard to Speak at K U Sunday
James W. Gerard, former German ambassador, will visit Lawrence Sunday to deliver a lecture in the Robinson Auditorium. The exact topic remains unannounced. likely to begin around 2:30 PM. He comes at the invitation of the university convocation committee and extension division officials announced today.
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James W. Gerard
Noihitsender
Garmuly
Lawrence
Ropmison Auditoriom
Ciorand
Kansas City
Aimeunesel
Gerard
Banwrenen
Univerde
Refiascrilton
United States
Germany
British on Tour Discusses Shipping and European Peace Prospects
Report on a conference detailing British plans to reinforce shipping munitions and trade, with experts assessing Germany’s posture and potential separate peace prospects. Mention of property seizure in a district to fund wartime needs, and plans to finalize a development project if a proposed district is approved.
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Washmeten
Vie
New York
Middle West
Germany
Lang
Gerpinny
Austria
Pulgaria
Two Men Join Company M at Uni Organization
Two new recruits announced this morning for University Organization Company M. Milford Hale and Ivan B. Snyder are named as the latest additions to the national Ruaks group.
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Jain Company M
National
Ruaks
Milford
Hale
Ivan B. Snyder
Reopened Wasostc Hall Colored Masons Hold Ceremonies
In a Monday night gathering at Wasostc Hall, Colored Masons conducted ceremonies led by Rev. Frank Wilson as grand matador with opening remarks by T Ware. The event celebrated their lodge’s cementing and charged members to uphold duty and spiritual guidance amid community ties and distant travel mentions Nebraska and relatives.
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Neal
York
Frank Wilson
T Ware
Che
Unified public efforts urged under Red Cross guidance
Lawrence residents and University of Kansas students are asked to cooperate with the local Red Cross and Defense Committee to prevent waste and ensure patriotic demonstrations are directed by authorized bodies. A letter from C H Nueker and J Rankin cites President Wilson and Herbert Hoover urging relief work under proper authorities and warns against unsanctioned meetings or use of Red Cross for private gain.
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Red Cross and Defense Committee
Lawrence
Red Cross
C. H. Nueker
J. Rankin
Bowersock
Beady
Apy
Anl
National Defence Committee
American Red Cross
Douglas County
Will Winners In Women's Athletics Receive Cups At Dance
Athletic letters and loving cups for members of the Women's Athletic Association at the University will be presented at a dance in Robinson gymnasium on Saturday night May 22. It is to be a big party and the only one this year to which men are invited. Mrs E Astéerly will present the letters and cups, with Mr and Mrs W Q Hamilton as chaperones. A four piece orchestra will furnish music for the dinner.
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Women’s Athletic Association
Robinson Gymnasium
E. Astéerly
W. Q. Hamilton
County to Prosecute Monroe Myers for Violation of Bone Try Law
Monroe Myers was turned over by city police to county officers for prosecution on a bone try law violation. He was arrested after alighting from a Union train Monday night with pints of whisky, facing a likely conviction. Seventeen chattel mortgages were filed by Estelle Northrup, register of deeds, the largest one-time total in months. The motive for the unusual volume remains unexplained. In military news, Germany reports heavy fighting on the Romanian front with a successful repulsion of a Russian attack north of the Oituz valley and significant German losses. A. Haskins visited Rosedale this morning.
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Monroe Myers
Myers
Misa Estelle Northrup
Berlin
War Office
Anl
Oituz
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