German Pastor Tarred After Nighttime Abduction
Rev. Gastrock of Worden German Lutheran church was abducted about 9:30 pm by three men one mile from his home. He was stripped and tarred on back and chest, released after questioning. Lantern request led to pursuit. tar can, paddle, lap robe, and a blue cap found as clues.
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Gastrock
Worden
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Cam Aig
Henry Hornberger
Dudley Gilgass
George Shultz
J. M. Boyd
University Women Plan Land Army Expansion in Kansas
University women’s Land Army holds county chairmen and executive committee meeting in Kansas. Dr Ida H Hyde notes full organization unlikely before year end but aims to place many women on farms this summer in emergencies. Actions for next spring include cataloguing farm needs and engaging farmers to build readiness for 1920s.
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University
Woman's Land Army
Kansas
Land Army
Ida H. Hyde
Doctor Hyde
Minnie Moody
Third Annual Kansas Typewriting Contest at Fraser Hall
The third annual typewriting contest for Kansas high school students takes place Friday at Fraser Hall starting at 2 pm. Thirty two students from eight towns are enrolled. Dean F J Kelly received a silver loving cup from Gov. Capper to award to the most accurate and rapid high school team. The event aims to promote typewriting study in Kansas high schools.
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K. U
Fraser Hall
Kansas
F. J.kelly
School of Education
Arthur Capper
Lawrence City to Pave North Kay River Bridge Approach
Mayor George L. Kreeck announced a city and county commissioners meeting tomorrow or Saturday to authorize payments for the north approach to the Kay River bridge. He noted the recent ordinance on handbill distribution targets sedition, urged business cooperation, and invited public criticism at weekly 7:30 p.m. meetings. Boy Scouts will remove waste posters in preparation for Red Cross drive posters.
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Kreeck
Lawrence
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Postponed concert to be held tonight in South Park
Tonight's first summer band concert by the Municipal band, formed after the First regiment of the National Guards was called to service last August, will proceed at 8 o'clock in South Park after an April postponement due to cold damp weather. The program includes America Nations Awakening, Fantistic, Moonlight on the Nile, A Night in June, Sincerity, Oh Johnny and more, with a 15 minute intermission and a finale medley overture.
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South Park
National Guards
America
A. H. Wheeler
L. Denni
Dixie
A. Gumble
Red Cross Auction Grows as Donations Surpass 100 Marks
Donors have contributed 135 items to the Red Cross auction in Lawrence, ranging from rabbits and a stove to a diamond shirt stud and a grand piano. Livestock items include a full blooded Chester White pig and a Guernsey bull calf, with eleven head of livestock and dozens of chickens listed. A catalog will be issued later this week, and local clubs plan a May 5 cafeteria luncheon led by Mrs. J H Mitchell and Mrs. W E Spaulding to boost attendance.
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Red Cross
J. R. Holmes
West Ninth Street
Chester
Holmes
Lawrence
J. H. Mitchell
W. E. Spaulding
Barker
Riverside
Lake View
Abraham Watts Dies At Home In Private Funeral
Abraham Watts died yesterday at his home 883 New Hampshire Street. Funeral will be private from the home at 2 30 p m Friday. Relatives request no flowers. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Stauiter
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Abraham Watts
New Hampshire Sted
Oak
Stauiter
British and German Attacks Rise on Somme and Flanders Fronts
British and German forces clash along the Somme and Ancre fronts with heavy fighting near Kemmel and Voormezeele. Germans report repulses and temporary gains while Allied lines hold and advance on high ground between the Somme and Ancre.
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Associated Press
Landers
Ypres
Voormezeele
LaClytte
Uni
Kemmel
Vierstrad
Somme
Ancre
Bucquoy
Albert
Arras
Avre
London
Flanders
LaClytte- Voormereck
War Office
Amiens
Flamders
Rem
Kansas Weather Report Unsettled to Fair Then Cooler
The report notes unsettled conditions this afternoon followed by generally fair skies tonight. temperatures will be much cooler with a light frost in portions of the state. The forecast covers yesterday afternoon through today afternoon and indicates a cooler trend ahead.
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Kansas
Kansas City
State
Parliament Vote Not Decisive In Maurice Letter Clash
London papers debate the Maurice letter affair with opinions split on the House of Commons outcome. Some expect a substantial government majority regardless, while others warn a victory would not settle the merits or end the Asquith opposition intrigue. Asquith denies intention to seek a censure vote.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Maurice
House of Comas
Gen. Maurice
Asquithians
The
Daily Chronicle
Commons
War Office
Jmier Asquith
Lloyd George
Theo
Mothers' Day Letter Day Urged by Camp Fanson Mare
Camp Panston in Kansas calls Hoss at Camp Panston to write home next Sunday for Mothers Day. The YMCA urges soldiers to honor their mothers with letters, flowers, and remembrance as spring time imagery underscores a mother's sacrifice and love.
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Hoss
Panston
Fanston
Kans
Sofier
Comus Tonight Outdoor Play Replaces May Fete at KU
The University of Kansas presents an outdoor production of Comus at 8:30 p.m. on the golf links behind the Administration building. rain date is Robinson gymnasium. About thirty actors perform in Milton's masque with the University orchestra providing music and elaborate costumes. A last rehearsal featured full lighting and scenery. New Military Drill Committee members for next fall were elected by the University Senate this week. Members include Prof F H Hodder, He A l Dai PP Walker, Coach W C Hamilton, and BK M Briggs. they will plan before term starts. Miss Minnie Moody visits Miss Margaret Young of Kansas City Kansas, and Mrs FP Kingsbury returns home to Marion, Kansas.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Milton
University of Kansas
University Senate
F. Hl. Hodder
Dai PP. Walker
BK. M. Briggs
Will Make Americans- Kansas Defense push to Americanize foreign-born
At the request of the National Council of Defense the Kansas State Council of Defense committee, chaired by Chancellor Frank Strong, will pursue Americanizing foreign-born residents. The effort aims to instill American ideals and dissolve foreign community units while investigating foreign language use in schools and teaching. It seeks to promote American identity without infringing rights and signals political platform changes tied to prohibition and socialist party motions in Kingman and Lawrence.
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National Council of Defense
Kansas State Council of Defense
Frank Strong
Italist
Laas
Kingman
Lawrence Call
Socialist Party of the
Lawrence, Ransome and
Wyandotte
Navy seeks one hundred student engineers in Lawrence
Chief Yeoman Whitzel of the recruiting service calls for one hundred University of Kansas engineering students to enlist in the Navy. The Taos offers to enlist and train them during summers, allowing them to finish education while serving. After training, they may take officer exams or receive high ratings if not ready. Whitzel spoke at the engineers eve and will inspect at the post office. Other Lawrence youths with year remaining for the sea can seek details and assistance.
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Neil Whitzel
Lawrence
United States Navy
Stone
Navy
Taos
Suny
Yeoman Whitzel
Two are killed by Illinois tornado in May reports
Severe storms in Illinois left two fatalities in Morgan and Shelby counties. Debris blocked miles of rail lines while poles toppled and outbuildings collapsed. A woman and child near Franklin Morgan County were reported dead. a Decatur couple injured at Lakewood. An accommodation train near Pana hit a washout with no injuries.
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Washington
H Sidney Morgan
Vancouver Barr Wash
Ivan D. Livingston
Pullman, Wash
Adam P. Dambrauckas
Philadelphia
Kostka Mudd
Luplata
Thomas H. Reagan
Ganton
James J. Sheeran
Chicago
Paul B. Stewart
Warren
Taghtly
Andre Tichinson
Columbus
Corp
Allert L. Tate
Cummings
Kans
Counter Ann Shelby
Macon
Morgan
Hilingis
Wranklin
Morgan County
Adana Hart
Giamledaghuer
EB. E. Boner
Lakewood
Decatur
Pana
Yankee gunners blow Hun sub out of water
A U S destroyer reportedly sunk a German submarine near the Atlantic coast after a shell struck the craft just below the waterline. The U-boat, lifting clear of the sea, broke in two and sank as the crew vanished. No survivors were seen.
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Atlantic
U.S
Leroy
137th Kansas National Guard Infantry Arrives in France
The 137th Infantry, formed from the First and Second Kansas regiments, arrived safely in France aboard a cable message to Lawrence. Col Clad Hamilton of Topeka commands the all Kansas unit, with representation from nearly every Kansas county. about 3,800 men, likely to train in France then join British or French units at the front.
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137Th
Kansas National Guards
Lawrence
Journal-World
M. J. Daum
187Th
France
Camp Doniphan
Topekan
137Th Infantry
National Guard
Clad Hamilton
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas National Guard
Missouri Guard
140Th Infantry
Funder
Charles FE. Martin
1 Infantry
Humboldt
Kansas City
Horton
Burling
Paola
Fredonia
Hiawatha
Fort Scott
Manhattan
Garnett
Yates Center
Law- Tee
Newton
Hutchinson
Slutehinson
Wichita
Holton
Great Hand
McPherson
Larned
Compainy G
Minneapolis
Ampany
187Th Infantry
Hamilton
Minilton
University meeting on boarding house managers held today
Dean Brown calls a meeting of women who run student housing at Meyers Hall this afternoon. Attorney General Brewster will read a letter on current university conditions and accredited rooming houses.
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Mangers
Oen
Ace Brown
Meyers Hall
Brewster
Journalist Keith Clevenger to Lecture at KU Monday
Will Talk Here Monday Keith Clevenger editor of the Osawatomie Graphic will visit the University of Kansas Monday to speak to journalism classes. He is a KU graduate who began active newspaper work on his father's paper in 1911 and took charge about three years ago after his father died.
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Keith Clevenger
Osawatomie Graphic
University of Kansas
the Graphic
Soldiers Move Through Lawrence With Doniphan Troops
This morning troop trains from Camp Doniphan passed through Lawrence carrying new units including Sanitary Train No. 2 and an Ambulance Corps. Among the five appointees seen were Donald, Arthur Derby, and George Hale, with others from Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Doniphan
Foday
Camp Doniphan
App
Donald
Arthur Derby
George Hale
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