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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
1
Allied forces launch a major assault on the Hindenburg Line aiming to break through German defenses. Reports indicate heavy fighting as units push beyond entrenched positions in a pivotal front in Europe.
May 4 dispatches report British forces driving deeper into the Hindenburg line around Fresnoy and Bullecourt in Northern France. German counterattacks were repulsed as Taig’s troops extended gains near Vimy and Arras, with ongoing fighting and continued heavy casualties. In Petrograd, demonstrations demand Milukoff's resignation as soldiers and workers rally in support of the Provisional Government.
Judge Lucian Burpee and Governor Holcomb warn that Germany could land troops in the United States within a year if resources and defenses are not marshaled. The alert follows National Council of Defense talks in Washington.
Colonel Toscoe CL Stanton of Louisville speaks to a large audience at Ninth Street Baptist Church praising loyal Negroes. Colonel Simmons notes anti Germany sentiment and loyalty during wartime. meeting includes remarks by Attorney Calloway and Clark presiding, with final exams for county graded schools conducted by Supt. Hinwley.
Traly's special envoy to participate in the international war council in the United States. Duke Webruartne is described as a cousin to King Victor Emmanuel and as commander of the Italian fleet.
Early morning burglaries reported on Rentue Street and the Lawrence Plantey mill office. Officers found a pair of trousers belonging to Dr. Smith in an alley and a window entry at his home. Fifteen cents stolen from the mill cash drawer. suspect not caught.
General Rares and staff greeted visiting French officers at a Chicago station. Police kept the location secret, drawing a large Illinois crowd outside the train shed as the parade and salute drew cheers from assembled onlookers.
Report from Copenhagen describes a Conti commanded steamer named Commetta with German crew. The vessel sought provisions after a chase, but was refused. An earlier incident involved a Norwegian master and a stutter host scene. Adan Baker traveled to St Louis to identify a young man who died by suicide Tuesday night, possibly his son, connected to a Jefferson hotel room death.
In the State of Kansas v Moyers the court quickly found Moyers had brought in twenty three pints of forbidden liquor to Ramsas. He received a $200 fine, costs, and sixty days in jail. Moyers admitted introducing the liquor but claimed no intent to break the law.
Report from Lawrence notes a complaint about a man posing as a university photographer. Victims were asked to leave photographs or pay for enlargements, with several individuals identified as targets. University authorities deny involvement and urge caution in any further solicitations. In other news, WKOC Band presented its tenth annual spring concert in Fraser Hall drawing large audiences and favorable reviews.
The article notes officers for the next year led by President Machinadal View with Territh as secretary and Rath Spates as treasurer. It mentions ongoing meetings and a conference at Pete Park.
A tangled note reports a Virginia ham sent to Madame Joffre with compliments. It mentions a Topeka conference for state secretaries and a postponed meeting amid ongoing agitation. Kansas weather forecasts show rising clouds and possible showers in the west and central areas.
The article details a tumultuous college election with multiple faculties naming leaders. Walter Havekers wins the presidency while Ghisco and others secure key posts across Engineering, Medicine, and Banghiers. Notable figures include Leary, Leary, and Shreve as board members and officers.
Lawrences county meeting reviews concrete highway plans funded by local residents. Officials expect construction costs and property assessments to affect district residents. government aid possible. In Washington May 4 the War Department publicizes training plans for 10 000 officers for the first 500 000 troops with 14 infantry companies and nine other units. At Fort Riley the applicant total reached 188 with many young men from the area applying. a temporary shortage of application blanks delayed some processing.
Notices indicate activity centered in sections near Marian and Clinton townships as oil lease negotiations proceed. Landowners and buyers, including named individuals, discuss prospecting, with leases due for completion and payments expected by January 4, 1918, amid geological surveys and farm land interests across several subdivisions.
HLS watches to morrow tennis event postponed due to wet courts at McCook Field. Fort high School players entered to contest state Missouri Valley title in singles and doubles. Manager Stan Analel announced play would start Saturday morning. Mr GW Woodwards visiting in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Chester Woodward.
The Treasury requests banks and their customers to assist in disposing of the $2.1 billion three and one half percent Liberty Loan. Subscriptions are open until June 15 and banks are to provide estimates of expected uptake and cooperate with the Federal Reserve Bank in their district. W. G. McAdoo directs telegraphic coordination for early estimates.
Henry Rotman of Lawrence seeks U S citizenship after forty years in the country born in Cumberland England his petition and three others will be heard at the November term Jeremiah Schlegel and John Ulrich Schlewel born in Armoos Switzerland also seek naturalization Matt Zeigler born in Labeny Santiniklos Austria is another applicant All have lived in the United States over thirty years Doctor Clare O'Donnell left after a brief visit with his brother Mrs H O'Donnell.
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