Japan Presses China With Ultimatum War Tactics
Peking reports Japan demands surrender and prepares for siege as Japanese barracks and troops move toward key cities. Chinese authorities order preparation to leave Tianjin and Hankow amid mounting hostilities and international mediation efforts.
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Hankow
City
Peking
China
Inatuna
Japan
Ching
Tsao Yulin
Legation
Sao
Yulin
Winter Palace
Yuan Shi
Tsao
Bell Will Parade Liberty Bell Through Lawrence Route
Plans announced yesterday show the Liberty Bell touring via a special train from Chicago to San Francisco with multiple stops including Topeka Kansas City Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City Spokane and Seattle. The bell will be displayed publicly at each stop giving spectators a chance to view the relic before proceeding toward the coast.
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Lawrence
Kans
Chicago
Kansas City
Onila
Denver
Che Unne
Cered Manth Committee
Liberty
San Francisco
Hicnde
Topeka
Omaha
Cheyenne
Salt Lake
City
Spokane
Senile
L 'Ardanil
Desperate German Bulgarian Front Battle Report From Europe
Desperate fighting continues on the front with Austro German artillery driving gains in Galicia and towards the Vistula. Russian forces retreat as Austro German batteries pound positions around Tarnow and along the Carpathian region while Allied artillery superiority is cited. The battle remains intense with heavy casualties and shifting lines as retreats, counterattacks, and fortified positions shape the struggle.
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Vienna
London
Wiens
Avisloky
Tarnow
Ris
Althénzh
Vistula
Archlwre
Ule
Prtilef
Mikeen
Zane
Cathay Sinks After North Sea Attack
The Cathay from Cape ag en for Chinese ports was sunk in the North Sea reportedly by a mine or torpedo. All 43 aboard were landed safely at Ramsgate. Nearby vessels the Earl of Latham and the Strathon were also sunk by German submarines off the Irish coast and North Sea, with crew rescued or taken aboard.
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Enctire
London
Max
Cathay
Capeagen
North Sea
Ramsgate
Earl of Latham
Kinsale
Irish
Cistern Rescue Drama Ends In Gas Poisoning
A rescue operation in a cistern went wrong as gas fumes incapacitated workers. Prof W J Raumartier survived after lung motor aid. others including Glinger and Moore were overcome while attempting to aid him. Emergency crews used oxygen to revive the trapped men and assess long term effects.
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Krom
Clinger
W. J. Raumeartier
Proulttner
Koni
Aura Jones
Jones Hospital
Bihling
Armer
Ranme
Artner
Ghinger
Westraingie House
Hal
Dole Moore
Robert
Cso
F Moore
Bruga Maier
Jungs
Regulations on right of way at intersections clarified
Officials urge the public to study traffic rules so right of way is clearly understood. The measure aims to prevent confusion at corners with vehicles from different directions and counties urged to comply, with enforcement for those not acquainted with the ordinance.
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Cinals
Dyer
West Hound
Principals Meet on May-Fete and Soldier Reception Plans
Superintendent F P Wielis called a meeting of principals and teachers this evening to finalize arrangements for the May-Fete on the 28th and for the reception and entertainment of the old soldiers visiting the area. The Missouri matter and land prospects in Douglas and Bartow counties were casually noted as locals discussed regional movements.
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F. P. Wielis
Josep Missourri
Kansas
Missouri
Douglas County
Thenel
Bartow County
Missouri River
Kansas Weather Summary Card
Partly cloudy conditions across Kansas with a cool down tonight. Frost likely in the west and north areas, less so in central portions. Friday forecast suggests fair and dry conditions with continued cool temperatures.
Chanute Expresses Thanks to State Education Leaders
Chanute women hosted by the City Federation of Women’s Clubs as they thanked Dean C. S. Shale and the state educational administration for their support. Mrs. W. A. Gray and Mrs. Per McKirahan led the meeting at the university in Kansas. The group expressed high regard and sympathy, honoring the state federation’s recent convention in Chanute.
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Skilton
Selusl
Eine ‘Ais Ip
University of Kansas
Lini Educatinagl
Havi
W. AD. Gray
Per. McKirahan
City Federation
Chanute
Iim
Orchestra concert a great success at university
Audience showed their hearty approval as Skilton's compositions and solos by Albert Lindynést and Van Viiet delighted the crowd. The fifty piece symphonic orchestra closed the concert season with two new pieces by the dean, followed by bouquets for Dean Skillton on leaving the platform.
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I Charles
Skilten
Board of Administration
Prates
Concery Vt
Matmeapatis Symphony
Hdean
Svere
Dean Skillom
Kansans Solve Twine Shortage With Prison Plant Output
Kansans rush to supply the state prison twine operation. At Lansing penitentiary, orders for sisal and twine pour in, with anticipated total output reaching about 2,500,000 pounds by July first. Warden Rotkin says sales could hit 4,000,000 pounds if shipments continue. Prison crews haul sisal and twine directly to the plant, meeting demand for customers across the state. Early payments are offered with discounts, and officials expect full settlement of outstanding bills for sisal oil and related needs in the fall.
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Lansing
Kan
Kansas
Jeannot
Rotkin
Wartroom Ad
Newspaper men discuss possible redistricting of Kansas
May meeting in Port Sealt discusses advisability of redrawing Kansas Second, First and Fourth Congressional districts and removing Wyandotte county from the Second. Attendees from Osawatomie, Fort Scott, Hattan, and other papers weigh Wyandotte's population impact and potential cross district alignment.
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Port Sealt
Kan
Kansas
Wyandotte Vam
Wyandotte County
Liaivenworth
Abbison
Sieh
Car Goes Off Bridge In Ottawa Incident
Brooks Sparks lost control while looking at stock near Ottawa and drove off a bridge. He and a companion Mr Taooks or Mr Solmset escaped with no serious injuries. The windshield was broken and a need arose to pull the car out from the hole. The report notes earth disturbance from the wreck.
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Brooks Sparks
Ottawa
Orne
Brooks
al Tig
Taooks
Solmset
Iie
Earth
Probable Location in the Bahama Islands Disturbed
Fragmentary note describes a probable location in the Bahama Islands with confusion over timing and bearings. It mentions waves, a main wave at 6 22, an estimated distance of 7190 and a direction around southeast or northwest from the subject, with the location near the Leven Eslanils in unclear terms.
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Bahama Islands
Garth
Baleven Eslanils
Earthquakes Continue Near Washington
Earthquakes of moderate intensity were recorded near Washington at Georgetown University with readings around 7:23 and 7:45 a.m. Estimated epicenter lies roughly 25 miles from Washington as scientists monitor aftershocks.
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Washington
Hay
Ogravis
Geogetown University
Banquet Plans Mark Friday Night Event
The Santa Fe officials and Merchants Association discuss a Friday banquet with Parker, Copeland, and J. R. Farrell among organizers. The meeting covers dinner in Lawrence, a footrest activity, and notices to members about attendance, with goals for guest speakers and publicity.
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Santa Fe
Lawrence
C. We Konns
Parker
Astrociasen EL. Copeland
Trensorers McCamprel
Gumeral
le M
Tours
He Metaot
Ionan
Merchants Assorition
Evan Rials
Lanwrinee
Ted
Symphonic Orchestra Concert Delights Minneapolis Audience
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Emil Rolmsen delivered an afternoon and evening concert to music lovers. Highlights included No. 2 in flat major by Schubert and selections from Caro Rents with southern inflections, along with Woodland Sketches by Maelorweil. Violinist Czerwonky and soprano Mame Sur Delins drew praise, as did the performance of La donna e mobile and other operatic numbers.
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Alile Universitys
Commel
Ly Emil
Jan Hy
Srlmeia
Suritone
Wiliam
Downing
Vajet
Audienes
Mabel He Mane
Czerwonky
Mame Sur
Delins
Audiencs
Russians Admit Situation Serious In War Dispatches
Berlin reports say Russians have been forced back as German and Austro Hungarian forces launch heavy actions around Cracow and Push forward. Petrograd dispatches acknowledge a serious situation with no advance, while Vienna notes a general retreat feared and talks of a precarious eastern front and possible decisive events after Friday. A desperate battle rages with Austrians and Germans pushing a river line as Russian communications to Petrograd face threats.
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Western
Galicit
Cracow
Petrogradi
Vienna
Berlin
Russia
Petrosrad
Herlin
Pendleton Death Notice Pending Funeral Details
Pendleton friends mourn the passing of Meo W Pendleton with funeral arrangements and obituary notices forthcoming. Details of the death and service time will be announced in later notices.
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Pendleton
Endleton
Pepuse
Ruerid
Whitnaby
Governor Capper probes election buying in Kansas City
Governor Capper and Attorney General Brewster announce a political election inquiry to begin in Kansas City, Missouri area the week of May 1. They warn of a widescale system of paying voters in quantities to influence outcomes, promising to issue subpoenas to party chairs and candidates to produce records.
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Topeka
Capper
M. Brewster
Kansas City
Kansas
Eleetion
Pirhexe
Tle
Weather Bulletin Aims at Farmers in Washington
A weekly weather forecast service designed to aid farmers and shippers with perishable goods. The plan distributes forecasts by mail to districts starting April 20, delivering timely guidance Wednesday morning to reach most small-town readers before the midweek market.
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Washi Ton
D. C
United
Tes
Eiumening W.addusday Wong
Windness
Charley Owen Injured Again In Accidental Fall
Charley Owen, known as metal carrier No.7, sustained a broken wrist and a badly injured arm after a fall while assisting at a church project. The mishap occurred when he stepped onto a protruding board, causing the arm to fracture. Earlier health issues, including a past arm injury, are noted. Owen is reportedly able to move about and will continue to receive treatment.
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Charley Owen
Onwen
É Ice
Owening
Rabskopf Milin ’ i Lawrence
Owan
Mr. Wiggins
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