French Beat Off Counter Attacks Near St Quentin
Paris reports state French forces repelled German counterattacks along the front from Lai Lafoux to Craonne with heavy losses. Allied lines mention gains near Allemant, Pinon, and the Oise Canal as German siegried defenses push, while Nivelle’s troops press the Chemin des Dames sector and advance beyond strategic roads. British and French dispatches record continued combat at Rullecourt with hand to hand fighting and prisoner captures, as air raid alerts note a bomb dropped north of London.
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Paris
Laifaux
Braye
Craonne
Allemant
Pinon
St.Quentin
Nivelle
Siegfried Jing
Fialin Wood
Froidmont Farm
Chevregny
Oise Canal
Ailette
Chriine Des- Dames
Hs Eslature
Chemin-Des- Dames
Suissans
War warns Russians on fraternizing with the enemy
Gen. Guerke on the western front orders stopping fraternizing with enemy troops. He says such acts let Germans learn Russian dispositions and allow German forces to concentrate against British and French. He warns of German divisions moved from the Russian front and more to follow, risking readiness for a future attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerke
Petrograd
Western Front
Guerko
France
Hospitals Seek 2000 Medical Officers for France
Chicago reports Dr. Franklin Martin declares urgent need for 2000 medical officers and 5000 ambulance attendants, with 110 hospital units and about 8000 ambulances to be mobilized for France within three weeks. Berlin notes German positions held on the Suissons Laon line and gains in the Ardennes, with 726 captives since Saturday and 14 Allied airplanes down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chicago
Emtland
Franklin Martin
Council of National Defense
Berlin
Suissons- Laon Road
Ailles
Parade Honors Viviani Joffre In St Louis May Day
A large St Louis parade honored former Premier Viviani and Marshal Joffre and other French guests. The event followed a morning breakfast at the Missouri Athletic Association where 700 citizens toasted Franco American ties and gold medals were presented in recognition of their visit. The march marked the Lusitania sinking anniversary and drew thousands along the parade route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Viviani
Marshal
Joffre
St. Louis Coliseum
United States
Missouri Athletic Association
France
Marshal Joffre
Baby Week Center Stage in Lawrence Planned Activities
Lawrence schedules a week of educational events focused on the baby with lectures motion pictures and conferences open to parents. over 100 entries and hospital doctors will lead sessions starting 10:30 am with evening programs and an illustrated talk on a safe baby future.
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Lawrence
Baptist Church
Chuambbers
State Board of Health
Arthur C. ‘Terrill
Schwegler
Winnessay
Fars
de Orelup
Mars
Bela Hyak
Joe Rane
Pertt
Railroads seek 15 percent freight rate increase
Washington reports Eastern railroads opened Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on a 15 percent general freight rate rise. They say the higher charges are needed to cover a sharp rise in operating costs, including coal, wages, and materials, and would lift earnings by substantial sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Tariff Board Names Economists Leader
The Tariff Board appoints a new chief economist, a professor of economics from Flavvard, regarded as an authority in tariff analysis and policy. The move signals a strengthening of the board’s analytical capabilities in federal trade matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Federal Tacit Commission
Flarevard
Court Opens May Term With Light Session
The first district court began the May term with a light session. Two cases settled by guilty pleas while a third defendant failed to appear triggering a bench warrant. Clarence Smith pleaded guilty to grand larceny and Willie Roberts admitted violating the bone dry law. A witness list and juror panel were noted as proceedings moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
Willie Roberts
W. M. Montgovery
Spart
State of Kansas
George Kirkland
Oscar Chirk
Short Circuit Causes Sparks on West McHusetts Street
A three week electrical fault on Mc Husetts Street triggered smoke from a fourth pole. City Engineer Dunniire began the hunt Saturday night. August Dahlene struck a match to inspect when insulating material ignited, singeing his eyebrows and beard but causing no serious injuries.
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Drablone
Mc Husetts Street
B.h. Dunniire
Mr. Dahlene
Ele
Regiment to be raised under Third Kansas National Guard
Iagh Crawford aids recruitment for the Third Regiment of the Kansas National Guard. He reported to Topeka to receive instructions and his company will join the guard unit. Lt Crawford traveled from Topeka to northern Kansas to organize the new company. Explosions at a munitions plant in Kingsport killed one man and left others wounded or missing while an inquiry begins. A Supreme Court ruling dismissed a suit by former enslaved people or heirs seeking 68 million for labor on southern crops from 1857 to 1865. The Journal-World gratefully received a bouquet of peonies from Capt. C. A. Merrill’s farm near Caw, a yearly gift to the newsroom.
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Iagh Crawford
High Crawford
Figineer
Kansas National Gund
Eo Tn Downs
Ransas National Guard
Crawford
Wopeka
Kingsport
Tenn
Federal Dye Staff and Chemical Company
Point
Washington, ST
Supreme Court
South
Isles
Journal-World
C. A. Merciff
Caw
Merrill
Journal-World Force
Kansas Weather Report Summary Card
Fair and slightly warmer tonight. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with increasing clouds from the southeast portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Weather Report
Warner Southeast
British Leader Drives in Victory on West Front
A late photograph shows General leading the victorious British forces advancing on the west front in France. The image depicts the conqueror of Hapuaute, Heremne and fuse villages as the British secure gains against German defenses.
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Sough
Hapaute
Heremne
Fuse
Arizona lynching shocks Apache Trail community
Report from Phoenix indicates a mob lynched Star Daley for the killing of Ray Gibson and assault on Mrs. Gibson near Mesa. Daley confessed to the killings and other bank robberies in multiple states. Governor Campbell was to issue a statement as authorities plan action.
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Phoenix
Aviz
Star Daley
Ray Gibson
Thos
EL Campbell
Champbell
Gibsons
Mesa
Daley
Gibson
Gibsar
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kimsus
California
Dart
Local improvements and school board plans noted
The article reports Shhe McCulloch Comer beginning major renovations at Ninth Street corner sites including McCalloch’s drug store. It mentions the Linwener school board appointing teachers, Kent’s absence in New York, Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow, oil lease transfers to Athletic Oil and Gas of Kansas City, and Dr. WoL Murdick delivering a sermon in a Kansas City Unitarian church.
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McCulloch
Wiedermamt
Ninth
McCalloch's
Kent
New York
Wol. Murdick
University
Kansas City
Burdick
Fort Riley camp accepts 249 applicants amid selection push
Fort Riley officials report 3800 applications on file for the reserve officers training camp to open May 7, with about 2500 eligible. Col Tyree Rivers and three examiners will select entrants at Emporia and Lawrence, listing 81 men examined yesterday and 249 accepted to date. Notables include Ray A. Dunmire, John Davi, and many from Lawrence, Ottawa, Topeka, and surrounding towns.
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Fort Riley
Tyree Rivers
Cal
Milel Burk
Buckhardt
Cellor S. Mat
Col Burkhardt
WLR
Vivert Gore
Emporia
Trister
Ain
Bofors
Barbers
Willian T. Cobb
Dia
Lawrnce
Ray A. Dunmire
Lawrence
John
Davi L. Vincent Wilson
John B. Sharp
Popuka
Harry S. Buckels
Ottawa
Tiarnett FL Treat
Willian ML Renter
Mugeny J. Kemner
Otten
Oliver
Barnes
Leland Thompson
Marien
Noriod
Ottien Ennis le Whitehead
Henry CL Cheistal
Ligwrenee
Clas
Be Toyt
Topeka
Henry Bennett
Copeki
Areli M. Willers
Baldiaein
Yonald Ryduhn
Kaperene
Ross Davenport
Rennevi
Harold CL Hack
GPR
Nicholl
Silus
AL McConnae
Almhioprey
Vopedsa
Ren U Putts
Wilds
Topekaith
Vernaillies
George EL
Dallver Lawrence
John M. Ite
Tayo
John A. Reber
Chas
G. Williams
Elver B. McDaniel
Baldwin
Golf dinner tonight follows club tournament results
MacMurray defeated Spalding by a margin as matches wrap up this afternoon. Spalding will host a 6:30 PM dinner at the clubhouse, with profits benefiting the local Red Cross unit. Country Club cafe opened yesterday under Mr. Levan, and grounds were in fine condition except for the putting greens.
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MacMurray
Spalding
Red Cross
Levan
Chicken Theft Charges Hit City Officials Probe
Three men face chicken stealing charges after an arrest spree in Lawrence near South Massachusetts Avenue. Warranted by complaints from a local schoolhouse area, officers tracked suspects to a barn and a Lenape farmer, with one man allegedly selling stolen chickens to a local store. Police continue investigating related markets as community members assist in rounding up suspects and reviewing further leads.
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Ainomninge
Somaen
Massachusetts
Mar No. & School House
Fee
Pea
Teoueelin
Lenape
Favornees
Maide
Fey
Lawrence
Willis Mills
Lone Star
Maavin “Parr
Lawrence Abot Sowideek
Ther
Elickva
Heer
Uae
Mela Prodcoers to Weret Think That Dates Itterests
The document outlines a meeting of organizers aimed at promoting interests tied to a county event. It notes plans to boost values while focusing on a particular female shopper segment. Ambiguity in wording suggests new schemes affecting sales conditions and arrangements to be set.
Five leases filed in Marion Township district land deal
The City Commission will hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow at city hall. Five leases, all tied to the Marion township district, were filed Saturday afternoon under similar terms. Names include Brown, Sutton, and Hulee with others listed in the records. The land covered is described in the lease entries.
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Marion Township
Brown
My. Brown
Sutton
J. Hulee
Death Maeres
Hi Tepe
Wis Viet Suttort
City Commission
Theity Commission
Made Inventory of Red Cross Supplies by North Lawrence
North Lawrence Red Cross workers completed an inventory listing 1 048 articles in surgical dressings. The local branch plans faster output as patterns become familiar, aided by school girls sewing classes and Miss Cole Dostethan supervising. A branch will be organized Wednesday at 3 PM at Centenary Methodist Church to collect materials. tag day proceeds will fund Red Cross relief for up to eight million men, per national estimates.
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Red Cross
National
Washington
He Lin
Miss Cole
Dostethan
North Lawrence
South Lawrence
Red Cross Fund
Lawrence
Tional Society of the Red Cross
United
Auction Scam Sells Cheap Dry Goods to Unwary Buyers
A local auctioneer offered yard lengths of assorted dry goods at a Saturday sale. Prices ranged from 1.75 to 2.50 a yard for fabrics like brocades and ratines, with many items misrepresented as first class stock. Buyers risked poor quality, short lengths, and unknown origins, as legitimate dry goods are not dumped at such auctions.
Identified Body of Sox Adam Baker Returned from St Louis
An unidentified body was identified as Adam Baker who returned yesterday from St Louis. The deceased, linked to L H Baker and believed to be Lon Baker, had a life insurance policy in Utah Nebraska under that name. The burial site and exact duration in Brownlee remain unclear.
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Adam Baker
St.Louis
Adan Tiker
St. Louis
Menthas Bendy
L. H. Baker
St. Beis Hotel
Brownlee
Lon. Baker
Uingha, Neb
Billings Home Trade Creates Lawrence Link to Kansas Land
Prof Billings gleaming ten thousand dollar home on Tennessee street transfers to John N Johnson of Jefferson county as payment for a Logan county Kansas land section. The nine room terra cotta stucco house becomes Johnsons residence with the land held for ten to twelve years. City officials note no cemetery road fee reductions and discuss street platting near the road. Commissioner Cleland confirms trees along the cemetery route must be kept and cared for. Otto F Hook of Walters Oklahoma plans a weeklong Lawrence visit tonight, a Law School graduate formerly practicing in Hynnee.
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John N. Jackson
Kansas
Prof. Billings
Tennessee Street
John N. Johnson
Jefferson County
New Lawrence
Johnson
Logan County
Kanasaa
Cemetery
Cleland
Jvens
Fluiott
Hook
Walters
Oklahom
Lawrence
Hynnee
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St. Quentin
Bullecourt
Associa’ Press
Rullecourt
London
Lusitania
RETVE
Urawo Cp
Renee
Neer
Sinther
Motion Pictures
Lecures
Britvate Conferences
Cridav
Railroads
THE
Tariff Board
Tauasig
Dorian O'Leary
Page Wayrner
School of Engineering
Paul Schmidt
Counci
Kdawand Sehenfeldt
Sehoenfeldt
Sehmidt
Sehoentehlt
Schmidt
General Gover
Arizona
Star Daley HA
Army
Nsas
Baltimore Hotel
Kansasity
Aviations
W. A. Conner
Ra City
Missouri Association
Missouri Association, and Dr. J. Swart
Wan
Kithsas Osteopathic Association
Chamber of Commeres
Chamber of
Vssuen
Reea
Register of Deod
J. 8
Shaw
Athletic OU and Gas Company
Whos
Palmyra Township
Martin Hriethaupt
Ld Acres
J. M. McWinies
John Starm
HH. A. Shannon
Breniff
Willian
Cearre Meeder
Burkhardt
Col. Burkhardt
Okmulgee
Okla
Andrew Lemons
Fred Baker
Okwages
Wacmurray
Country Club
Hales
Volice
Bone Star
LOVAL
SOX
Billings
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