Waiting for Shock of Attack as Allies Fortify Lines
Allies brace for a likely assault as their wave strengthens its lines in anticipation of a heavy blow. Soldiers report readiness and continued vigilance amid mounting tension on the front.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
1
Political Crisis in British Parliament Over Maurice Letter
The British government faces a political crisis as General Maurice’s letter questioning Prime Minister Lloyd George and the chancellor prompts Commons debate. Asquith seeks a formal inquiry, with a vote anticipated after Thursday discussions. supporters urged to attend, while ministers weigh how much information to reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Maurice
Associated Press
France
Toul
James Norman All
St. Michel
Great Britain
General Maurice
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Asquith
Press Association
Australians Break Through Near Sailly Le Sec France
Australians and British forces advance near Sailly Le Sec east of Amiens pushing 500 yards forward along a 60 yard front and drive back Germans 300 yards on a 500 yard front near Morlancourt above Sailly Le Sec despite heavy bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sailly-Le-Sec
Amiens
Morlancourt
Medical schools face faculty shortages during war
Dr. John Sundwall of the University of Kansas School of Medicine is in Washington for a Surgeon General conference to set policy for medical schools during the war. Many schools risk serious instructional handicaps as a large share of instructors have been called to service, including nearly nineteen faculty from KU Medical School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
John Sundwall
School of Medicine
University of Kansas
Washington, D. C
Gorgas
United States Army
K. U
Luncheon Tomorrow Delays Chamber Business Talks
Chamber of Commerce announces tomorrow’s luncheon will forego routine talks to focus on business due to the Liberty Loan committee turnover. Members will have limited time for general discussion and no regular noon meeting to discuss issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Liberty,Loan Committee
Dunmire First to Lose City Job as New Water Works Leader Named
The article reports that Dunmire, serving as city engineer and head of the water department since 1910, will leave the post once a successor is named under Mayor Kreeck's policy. The term ends June 1, with Dunmire aiming to join a consulting engineering office in Kansas City, though he will not resign immediately. A new eastern-qualified candidate is reportedly under consideration, with local names also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmire
Herbert Dunmire
Kreeck
Kansas City
Cleland
More Men to the Army Leave Douglas County
Four more men depart for the National Army this coming week. They will leave May 16 for Manhattan to undertake instruction in technical subjects for specialized branches. The travelers are Guy E. Pettit, class 4. F. E. Zeeb, class 1. Robert L. Robertson, class 1. Edward W. Melville, class 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
National Army
Manhattan
Guy E. Pettit
F.E. Zeeb
Robert L. Robertson
Edward W.melville
Heavy Big Gun Fire Paris on Avre River Front
Heavy artillery bombardment continued last night on both sides of the Avre River southeast of Paris amid intensified fighting reported by military observers. Casualties and specific units were not disclosed in the brief dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Avre River
Red Cross Auction Promises Big Local Benefit
One week remains before the May 1 sale held to aid the Local Red Cross Association and its soldiers. J R Holmes asks every reader to donate anything of value from food to furniture and farm equipment, urging Lawrence and Douglas County residents to rally behind their gallant soldier boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Association
Douglas County
Lawrence
Liberty
United States
J.R. Holmes
Silence as Answer: A Quiet Response in Time of Need
A brief note reflects that in tense moments the most prudent approach is restraint. The piece explores how choosing not to speak can convey calm and control, offering a counterpoint to impulsive reactions and loud posturing.
Kansas Weather Report Keeps Mild Temperatures Ahead
A Kansas weather note reports little change in temperature with generally fair conditions. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to remain mild with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Two Committees on Labor Take Up Farmers Aid Work
Baldwen and Eudora chair labor committees tasked with aiding farmers. They plan inquiries, propose support measures, and coordinate with agricultural groups to improve farm labor conditions and productivity. The panels meet to discuss funding, housing, and wage issues impacting rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwen
Eudora
Leavenworth County to Cooperate in Farm Labor Help
County agents in Leavenworth and Douglas counties coordinate labor for crop cultivation and harvest. Committee leaders in Baldwin and Patina organize local labor surveys, with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce support, to estimate needs and secure available workers if weather or crop conditions require it. Douglas county seed bulletins list seed sellers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Eudora
T. E. Moore
Fam
Douglas County
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Baldwin J. C. Wise
William Holliday
W. FL Hobbs
William Spears
Fo M M. Hartley
Lée Trotter
Charles FE. Beeks
Ray Thompson
For
Patina
B. Corey
C. L. Pullers
D. Kuhn
S.J. Lawson
F.C. Starr
J. B. Miller
George Lathholz
Leavenworth County
Poughis County
Chamber of Commerce
State of
Kansas
Lawrence Committee
KU Ends Spring Physical Training for Faithful Students
The University of Kansas will discontinue all physical exercise this spring on May 17 for students with no unexcused absences. Remainder must make up cuts from May 17 to 24 unless an excuse is accepted, or the student will be withdrawn from regular scholastic credit. The measure lets students prepare for final examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Wheat Harvest Prospects Signal Record 1918 Crop
Kansas reports rosy conditions with spring and winter wheat prospects. Government forecast sets winter wheat at about 572.5 million bushels for 1918, based on May 1 conditions and remaining acreage, with potential to reach one of the three largest ever grown. Washington notes continue favorable outlook as plantings expand and weather supports growth, though some vegetables faced a late setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Kansas
Apri
PPO Ab
GSL
Topeka
Kans
Federal Weather Instem
Patriotic League organized by University of Kansas women
An effort to organize patriotism in Kansas towns by University of Kansas women is under way as the Patriotic League of KU is organized by VOW.C A workers after a lecture. Miss Katherine Dufield, VOW.C A secretary, outlined the plan. Members vow to be patriotic and provide service. The league links with Red Cross and YWCA and will circle to other communities this summer. Mrs. E L Wright returned from Topeka visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University of Kansas
Patriotic League of K.ul
Vow.c. A
Fraser Cine
Katherine Duffield
VOW. CI A
Pri
Patriotic League
Red Cross
Farmers Urged to Save Every Grain in Kansas
In Kansas on May 8 a drive to curb wheat waste in threshing was launched led by Federal Food Administrator Walter P. Innes. County threshermen committees will organize with the county administrator as chairman to reduce losses from fast feeding, damp grain, and worn machine parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kans
Kansas
Walter P. Innes
Newhouse Guilty on Assault Charge Only
The jury found J I Newhouse guilty of assault only in a State case. In Douglas county this afternoon Lloyd Smith faces embezzlement charges linked to 82700 claimed by Infantine Oil stockholders. The defense argues funds were spent in legitimate company purchases. Judge Smart plans to dispatch the civil docket after jury matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Newhouse
Newhouse
Douglas County District Court
Lloyd Smith
Smith
Infantine Oil Company
State Elks Parade Plans At Topeka Meet In May
The annual state convention of the Elks in Topeka Kansas next Thursday and Friday will feature a monster parade with jungle themes, a thirty Elks cowboy division, a patriotic float display, and musical acts. Live animals from the city zoo and a carnival company will augment the exhibit. Proceeds go to the Elk Reclamation Hospital for American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
B.plowks
Elks
Elks’ Human Callione
City
Oweek
The
Ek. Reclamation
Thirteen Killed In Casualty List Highlights
Washington May 8 casualty list shows twelve killed in action eight died of disease eight died in accidents and eighteen wounded severely forty one wounded slightly three missing in action six officers named including Beach of Piedmont Gaylord of Minneapolis Hanse of Chelsea and Lieuts Gordon of New York Noland of Leeshore plus several privates. The report notes shell shock and hospital care for a missing lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Egbert William Beach
Piedmont
California
Arthur R. Gaylord
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank al Hanse
Chelsest Mass
Julian No-Dowell
Doc Lane
John O. Grisard
Chipago
Wm. H. Gordon
New York
Edgar Bo Noland
Leeshore
Jeane G.trenson
Fornfelt
Thomas R. Harrison
Staubert
Sidney C. Harris
Topeka
Kans
Homer Waters
Norwood
University of Kansas talk on vegetable fats by Mrs Teeter
Mrs ED Teeter of the University of Kansas department of home economics will lecture this afternoon in Fraser Chapel to KU women on The Use of Vegetable Fats. She will discuss meat conservation, substitutes, and using vegetable fats instead of animal fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Teeter
Department of Home Economics
University of Kansas
K. U
Fraser Chapel
Kansas Women’s Tennis Tourney to Start Tomorrow
The University of Kansas women’s tennis tournament will start tomorrow afternoon on the KU courts despite a small entry list. Coach Hazel Pratt says the start will not be delayed due to late entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
K. U
Hazel Pratt
Forecast Summary for Today and Tonight
Forecast shows fair tonight with partial clouding Thursday. Temperatures vary little with mild changes. No significant weather events expected this period.
One Mill Tax Campaign Led By Red Cross Committee
The Douglas County Red Cross plans a one mill tax or one dollar per thousand to fund war relief, with May 20 start. Douglas County quota is 27,000. a card index lists taxpayers and salaries to assign contributions. Committees for publicity, recruitment, transportation, and district canvassing are named under Dr. V. A. Young of Lawrence Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
The
Red Cross
W. A. Young
Douglas County
Douglas
V. A.young
Kansas
Lute Lewis
C. H. Tucker
I. C. Stevenson
R. C. Rankin
R. A. Kent
M. T. Sadler
Transportation Committee
Fred A. Clark
E. O. Perkins
Geo. Joeman
LN. Lewis
F. D Harvey
Wm. Packing
Ign Committee
Campus groups face discipline for rule breaches
A trio of student organizations including a sorority, a fraternity, and the Men's Student Council were summoned before the University Senate Disciplinary Committee for failing to obtain permission for dances and neglecting to provide chaperones. They received reprimands and warnings. A freshman woman also appeared under WSGA complaint for rule violation, receiving another reprimand with a promise to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Senate
Senate
Akay
Woman's Student Government Association
Will Set Hens And Then Sell the Chicks for
Leavenworth county Red Cross volunteers plan to have every woman set a hen on May 12. After the eggs hatch the chicks will be auctioned to raise funds. Mrs. W C Allen chairs the Tonanoxie committee and spoke in Lawrence about the unique fundraising scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonanoxie Committee
Red Cross
W. C. Allen
Lawrence
Leavenworth County
Promoted KU Men Receive Second Lieutenancies
Word arrives at the Phi Gamma Delta house of two KU men promoted to first lieutenancies. James Cubbison of the Presidio San Francisco California and Jack Challis of Leon Springs Texas are elevated to lieutenant status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U
Phi Gammir Delta House
James, Cubbison
Presidio
San Francisco
Calif
Jack Challis
Leon Springs
Tex
Funeral services for Mrs. Aman da Goodman tomorrow
The funeral services for Mrs. Goodman will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from Cross Chapel, Rev. Thomas Winey officiating. The body will be transported to Williamstown, Kansas, for interment in the family lot. Prof. E. D. Cressman of the University Latin department will leave after the summer session to become Professor of Classics at the University of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Amanda Goodman
Cross
Thomas Winey
Williamstown
Kans
E. D. Cressman
University
University of Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas Weather Report
LABOR
Leavenworth CO
Partc
Witl
E. L. Wright
V. A. Young
Sorority
Fraternity
Council
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