Battle of Fresnoy Rages Amid Ruins In France
May 10 dispatch describes the Battle of Fresnoy continuing with heavy bombardment and fierce fighting. Allied fronts report German artillery concentrations and withdrawals as strategists assess the impact on broader campaigns.
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Fresnoy
Dogamont
Vaux
Verdun
Germain
Feld Marchal
Sore
Souches Aiver
iMuris
Vanelee
Tartius
Contaues
Cearnis
Navy Sees Progress In Efforts To Combat Boot Menace
Washington May 10 The Navy reports progress in experiments and views on countering a growing boot menace with improved defenses and new jet operations. Officials say strategic tests show promise while uncertainties remain about timing and effectiveness Amid ongoing conferences and assessments.
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Wits
Seismic Warning and Allied Troop Debate Mentioned
A distorted report notes a western seismograph reading from a large earthquake and the uncertainty of its depth. It mentions a Senate amendment about permitting Hin to raise troops for France being eliminated, with location references to South Ninemen and West.
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Hin
France
Conferees Agree On Army Bill Age Fix and Tribunals
Washington May 10 Conferees on the army bill reached agreement and the measure will be sent to Congress for confirmation. The draft age limit becomes 21 to 40, with a separate provision on exemptions and tribunals to review appeals. Roosevelt amendments on four divisions for France and the volunteer system are affected. liquor restrictions on camps are retained with new provisions.
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Washington
Contnerc
Roosevelt
France
Kahn
Anthony
Kruahn
United States
Chérian Chambertain
Senate
House
Wen
Maryland
Praise for the St Louis Orchestra Draws Lawrence Appeal
Professor Shillon lauds the St Louis Symphony Orchestra heard during a trip to St Louis urging Lawrence residents to attend a concert here. The event features two soloists and promises a concert of fine quality in the local scene.
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Shillon
St. Louis
Ator
St. Lewis
St. Lows
Shilton
Lawrence
St. Lois
Hrof “Skiilen
Daewrentee
Tonereen
Toostage Algebra Contest By High School Teams
The High School Algebra 11 students under Miss Austin will test speed and accuracy in a contest tomorrow at 2 o clock in the Chapel Room. One team is composed of boys and the other girls. The contest is open to the public.
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Shane
Miss Austin
Belgian Citizens Drafted into German Army Report
Copenhagen reports a German reply that Belgian residents in Cologne were drafted into the German army despite protests from Belgian veterans. Citizenship questions will be reviewed. Also, Leavenworth official Will Ward vows to proceed with a $10,000 home in To Kanoxie, arguing to keep prosperity by continuing construction.
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Copenhagen
London
Ger
Cologne
War Department
Sim Ward
Leavenworth County
Ton- Kanoxie
Mr. Ward
Brambaugh Refuses Extradition of Thaw to New York
Brambaugh today refused to extradite Harry K. Thaw to New York City where an indictment accuses him of assaulting a Kansas City school.
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Harrisburg
Brambaugh
Harry K. Thaw
New York City
Kansas City
Daniels' Son Joins Marine Corps
Young Daniels son of the secretary of the navy becomes a private fourth class in the United States Marine Corps. A minor eye sight defect prevented him from joining the navy before enlisting in the Marines.
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Daniels
Marine Corps
Young Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
United States Marine Corps
Navy
War Orphan Plan Receives Lawrence Support
A war orphan plan gains backing from Lawrence residents and officials. Thirty six individuals are provided for under the program, with local advocates citing relief and future aid. The measure proceeds to next steps after community endorsement.
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Lawrence
Movement to Adopt War Orphans Gains Local Interest
A Lawrence driven effort to adopt French and allied war orphans expands nationwide. Local committees report growing support for the plan to care for about 1,000 French war orphans, with several dozen children already matched with families in Lawrence and across the country.
Kansas Weather Report Update
Fragmentary weather note reports yesterday's conditions and a forecast for today. It mentions a central portion and notes fair tonight and a brief warm trend on Friday with light showers possible in parts.
Preliminary hearings set for three charged with chicken thefts
Three suspects appeared in Justice Chak's court yesterday on charges of chicken thefts. One defendant failed to post 400 bond and was jailed. The others pled not guilty and faced further proceedings in juvenile and district courts.
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Chak
Marvin Tate
Lone Star
Sandie
Ps oPebe
Wit Aly
Bey
Tarr
Jaa Velhery
Stunde
Bend
Elmdale Cave Ready for Conferences and Camp Plans
The Elmdale area hosts a new Kanygis WMC camp at Mlindale Kansas prepared for multiple conferences. The program includes devotional exercises and recreation planning with dates set for spring and summer meetings and youth groups led by YoOM and ASS organizers.
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WLMG
WMC. A
Mlindale
Kansas
Yoom. GC. A
Aurmeier
Pune
Tidetite
Far Uly
Sehoak Yoo
Vane
ANS Latereditean
German American Loyalty Is Our Nation’s Duty
A wartime era notice condemns German American loyalties and urges swift disassociation from German organizations. It lists names and addresses, noting a War Relief Committee treasurer at 1200 Fiypi Street and residents like Edith Snow of 706 West 12th Street.
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Imu
Tennessee
Phi Kappa Psi
Gardner
Fiypi Street
Edith Snow
West 12Th Street
Manslaughter Verdict Returned by Jury
A jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter in the case presented. The verdict follows a trial concerning the fatal incident and reflects the court’s determination of responsibility.
Jury Returns First Degree Murder Verdict in Deck Case
The jury found Fred Deck of Madera guilty of first degree murder in the April twasi night killing of his father Benjamin Deck after five hours of deliberation. A second jury later began deliberations on related charges as courtroom activity continued with several other cases pending.
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Fred Deck
Madora
Sonetenes
Peet Meek
Kilene
Benjamain Deck
Ery
Vieny Avitness
Burlobia
Lrivellecon Gramtic
Alovdst
Dick Stone
Eliieketts
Damaged Tissue Sample Describes Tree Treatment Issue
The note reports a damaged foliar sample near Wast Ninth where five trees show altered composition and trimming effects. Readable details indicate some trees were banded and treated as directed, but overall damage remains apparent.
Chapel Speaking Contest At High School
The Chapel High School hosts a prelim for its annual speaking contest. Students across grades compete in two divisions Ph Freshmen Sophomores and Juniors Seniors with prizes for top speakers. Harold Hamilton returning from the University of Kansas helps recruit contestants as the event approaches.
Elm Street paving narrowed to twenty six feet in Fort Lawrence
Fort Lawrence officials approve Elm Street paving width at twenty six feet after resident John Brown urged the change. The council extended the plan amid support from Elm Street residents and discussed funding and access rights for adjacent properties. A portion of the city water department staff sought a salary increase to sixty dollars monthly, which the commission considered.
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Fort Lawrence
John Brown
Bind Street
Tooss
North Side
Brown
Ehy
Nortiy Dawrence
Interc
Frond
Bridge Street
Taylor
Ution Pacific
Tridge Street
Musseehaartis Street
Union Pacific
City Water Department
SAC
City Commission
Runmire
Marinee
Ratzehill Road
University of Kansas youth urged back to class amid draft fears
Dean J. F. Walker of the engineering school warns younger University of Kansas students under conscription age to return to school. He predicts many may be called next year and urges continued education as a defense. Lawrence hosts Better Baby Week events with lectures by Dr. J. Sippy and Miss Andre Nivell, focusing on community health and milk handling.
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University of Kansas
J. If. Walker
School of Engineering
Dareades
Abi
Page Walker
Trang
Dean Walker
Lawrence
Baptist Church
JL. Sippy
Sippy
Alate
Topeka
Bringreredise
M. C. Blip Spe
Torun Haba
Fies
Formorrean Fellows
Reding
Mptoms
Childs
McKeever
WF Sipps
Red Cross Tag Day Planned in Lawrence
A Lawrence tag day for the Red Cross is set for Saturday to raise funds after prior campaigns. Volunteers will sell tags at stores in Lawrence and on the streets, with the designated donation place at 1123 Tennessee Street. New members announced include Mrs. Charles A. Shall, Mrs. C K Sutton, Miss Lelia Vitus, Miss Claudia Pendleton, Mrs. J A Kasold, Mrs. A Hitman, Miss Florence Dale, Mrs. O G Colwell, Mrs. N K Farrel, Mrs. Vic Johnson, Mr Tintler, and Miss Elizabeth Watkins.
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Red Cross Society
Lawrence
Finane
Linwrenee
The
Red Cross
Tennessee St
Tee Society
Charles A. Shall
C.K. Sutton
Lelia ‘Vitus
Claudia Pendleton
J. A. Kasold
4. Hitman
Florence Dale
A. C. Anderson
O. G. Colwell
KN. A. Farrel
Vic Johnson
Tintler
Rlvabeth Watkins
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Westerdiy
Ninemen
Senthy Americ
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
House of Commons
Ayti Front
the Sania
Williams
Mississippi
Toostage Algebra Contest
Germany
DUMA
Dumnath Petrograd
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Phan
F. Shina
Idina
Arthur L. Owen
AL Theteert
Ohio Street
Conneil
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Missichusetts Street
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Odell
Doge City
Kins
Roberts
Hackman
M. Dann
Lane
O'Leary
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Stevens
Lawisiana
Rose Morgan
Kansas Weather Report
Elmdale
Young van
Marshal of
Boden
Asi
TG Se
Chapel A Nutans
Phresh
Norton
Te Wat
Tie
Harold Hamilton
University of Kangas
Elm Street
CEPY
Annette Nicoll
Nowa
Mprov
Edgehill Road
Hower
Piltturg
Keun
Ransiseeind
Knights Teoupiir
Predania
Virginia
Charles FE. Viawter
Christianburg
Stockton Heth, Jr
Rachel Henderson ,Vawter
Charles Bay
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