Kaiser at Same Time Strikes Flanders Blows
Long range guns pound Paris as bombardment continues while French gunners smash another long range weapon. Austrian offensive actions are reportedly led by Emperor Charles and he departs for the Italian front to direct operations.
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Associated Press
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Italy
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Adriatic
London
Ypres
Mount Kemmel
Somme
Washington
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Rome
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War Office
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Loere
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Amiens
French Gun Hit German Cannon Near Paris
Paris reports a French gun scored a direct hit on a long range German cannon yesterday and disabled it. Allied fronts show renewed German pressure near Ypres and the Somme, with Austria postponing operations due to heavy snows and fresh bombardment opening along Flanders and the Avie region.
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Paris
Verdun Veterans Helped Hold Kemmel Hill
Veterans of Verdun who fought at Fleury aided French troops defending Kemmel Hill against a heavy German bombardment in April. Despite massive shelling and gas attacks, French gas masks kept casualties low with only 12 reported, underscoring the defenders' resilience amid the Belgian front.
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Associated Press
France
Verdun
Kemmer Hill
Fleury
Flanders
Kemmel
Prizes Awarded to Lawrence Bread Makers at Food Show
Winners in a Lawrence contest for making war bread were announced this afternoon. Faith Olmstead won first prize and Ethel Bryan took second prize, each receiving prize sacks of war flour from Bowersock Milling. Twenty eight entries were submitted.
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Lawrence Bread
Lawrence
Bowersock Milling Company
Faith Olmstead
Ethel Bryan
Trish Ancestors on the Island Hint at Russian Links
The passage notes that some of the Trish lineage on the island appears to trace back to Russian ancestors. It suggests a surprising heritage connection without detailing names or dates. The remark focuses on ethnicity rather than broader historical implications.
Universal Compulsory Military Training Resolutions Proposed
Washington Post No. 12 Grand Army of the Republic urges Congress to enact universal compulsory military training for all male citizens aged 18 to 21. The resolutions cite surgeon‑general findings, draft data, and benefits beyond wartime service, to be presented at the state encampment in Chanute on May 21. The committee signatures include Theo Gardner and D. R. Hunnicutt.
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Universa
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Chanute
Universid
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Yieli
Ashington Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Theo, Gardner
Co. C. Collins
D. R.hunnicut
Moral Aims of the War Meeting Set for May Twenty First
A big gathering on the church and war aims is scheduled at the Bowersoeck theater on May 21. Speakers Irving T. Fisher of Yale and Cleland B. Mec Afee of McCormick Seminary Chicago will headline, both nationally renowned.
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Bowersoeck Theater
Irving T. Fisher
Yale
McCormick. Seminary
Chicago
Practical Move on 10 Supply Labor in Trade Territory
A plan to employ labor census in Lawrence and surrounding counties to identify workers for farm service. Officials including Pine Chamber of Commerce members and Lawrence supervisors discuss canvassing towns to map labor supply, with Superintendents Went and Beltz coordinating. aims to mobilize manpower for agricultural needs and establish auxiliary committees.
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Nodie
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Vommerce
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Simens
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Avent
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Loumits
Beltz
Wholesale Escape Foiled in Atlanta German Meld
A chaotic incident unfolds near McPherson when a manager’s attempted wholesale delivery was stopped yesterday. Guards and officials dispersed angry German crowds. several prisoners placed in confinement as authorities censured excavation work and attempted concealment.
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Atlanta
Gan
Geran Prema
Tadaan
Arcong
Inc
Allied Losses Reported After Presence Drive Shooting
A garbled wartime dispatch cites Allied losses and mentions German air force actions. It references combat near Tir and a curfew, with erratic lines describing patrols, casualties, and the need to “fish this crear so the sul ier boy.” The text is largely unreadable but implies ongoing air and ground combat with reported totals.
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Austrian Kaiser Moves to Dissolve Parliament
The Austrian emperor authorizes premiers to adjourn and dissolve parliament due to food shortages in the dual monarchy. The move triggers talk of closing parliament as ministers weigh constitutional actions and potential coalitions amid economic strain.
Kansas Weather Report Fragment
Fragmented weather note for Kansas with garbled terms. No clear dates or locations other than state, mentions of general conditions uncertain. Reading suggests a brief forecast or index but details are unreadable.
President Wilson saves four soldiers in daring act
In a remarkable incident, President Wilson intervened to save four soldiers during a perilous situation. The event, described in contemporary accounts, highlights decisive leadership and a display of courage. Various survivors and witnesses credited the President with decisive action that averted tragedy.
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Wilson
Douglas County Beats Its Quotas by Half
Douglas County reports Third Liberty Loan oversubscribed above one billion, with totals likely surpassing four to five billion as banks open in the evening to finalize subscriptions. A. T. Bowersock praises local participation while urging further pledges to meet the national goal.
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Treasury Department
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Dlouglas
A. T. Bowerserck
Douglas Conan Sethantes
Loum
Bowersock
Red Cross Auction Grows Bigger Daily
The Red Cross auction, run by a relief committee led by J R Holmes, expands its sale of donated goods at West Ninth Street. The event, open daily from ten to near sunset, aims to liquidate debts and raise funds with items bid to market value.
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Peis
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Sketland Pony
Rowt
Wurtit
Myr
Teen
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Iolmies
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Henry Atbuch
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