Wilson Demands German Adherence to Rules After Lusitania Sinking
The United States plans to issue a formal note to Germany demanding an end to unrestricted submarine warfare and protection for American lives. President Wilson and the cabinet approve the measure, aiming to prevent further harm and reassure families of victims. The note, drafted after cabinet approval, will be sent to Berlin and outlines potential steps if Germany continues violations.
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Washington
United Stites
Carmany Tami
Verio
Lusitani
Avery
Ilelput
Wilson
United States
Germiny
Laisitn
Andy Finanedah
Eyaranton
Phere
Lilima
Garman
Anche
Gerard Tay
Berlin
Eibinet
Tausitania
Gietiath
Gueniing
Tasihania
Gabe
Secretar Tunsalty
New Baseball Park Hosts Prep Game At School
A first game at the new park beside the high school dormitory will feature freshmen and sophomores from the high school. The match starts at 4 PM with both sides aiming to showcase the facility and talent.
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Suiseball
Eliss PLC
Merger Decision Pending At Commercial Club Meeting
The Commercial Club will decide next Tuesday night whether to merge with the Merchants' Association. A special meeting is held to discuss the potential union, with a decision possibly postponed again. Dr. Ferguson of Lawrence is ill, affecting his duties for his son Bert in Topeka.
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Commercial Club
Merchants’ Associatiin
Discus the Spice
Teel
Dr. Ferguson
Lawrence
Tiett
Bert
Topwka
May 20 Concerts Set by Merchants Association
A citywide concert series is planned for May 20 under the Merchants Association. The First Regiment Band will lead performances in city parks with improved programs and larger audience capacity. Walter Rigdon, longtime band director, will conduct and offer private instrument lessons through band members this fall.
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Merchants” Association
Walter. Rigdon Las Fieen
Shregtor
Arte Tereher
Ananyma
Jon
Kansas Weather Forecast Update
Fragmentary notice reports yesterday morning weather in Kansas with today and two future days. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate general forecast context and temperature outlook.
Fraternal ban on campus delays June completion
Officials report progress on a major bridge project and a plan to dissolve or relocate fraternities. The interurban line to Lawrence advances toward September completion while a new Kansas River crossing decision looms.
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Wew Bridge
Odd Fellows Discuss Building Types for Temple Use
Lawrence Odd Fellows fellowship debates building plans for a temple on Massachusetts Avenue. Members weigh spending 35 000 to 100 000 dollars for a single modern temple or a combined structure with rental space, favoring Massachusetts site for better city advertising.
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Odd Fellows
Ts City
PNO
Lawrence Poder
Odd Fellages
Massachmsette
Suhith
Vermont
Seine
Massachusetts
Vermoir
Chancellor to Speak at Kansas City Meeting
Chancellor Frank Shrong will be a speaker at the annual Associated Western Yale elite meeting in Kansas City on May 24. He will also give the commencement address for the high school graduation events in Bac hota and Landon on May 24 and May 27, with Minneapolis events on May 25.
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Vopeka High School
Ben
K. C
Frank Shrong
Yale
Kansas City
Igh
Landon
Minneapolis
Early Martyrs Remembered Near Walnut Grove Cemetery
Fragmented text recalls local settlers from May 1854, including Adam Metige and others, with a claim that Rita was killed by Governor Goary's bodyguard during the early frontier era. The piece notes graves and donations in the cemetery, and tensions tied to the Northwest corner near Walnut Grove and the old mill site.
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Iwca
Mets
Lleyde Halley
Hula
Aid Tity Sivabys
Walnut Grove
Adam Metige
Seetin
Kansan
Mayath
Contrat Park
Cileon’s
Duis Tone
Ghd
Ritu
Goary
Odyguard
Convention Report to Be Delivered at Trinity Lutheran Church
A report on the state Sundkiy school convention in Topeka will be presented during the mid week service at Trinity Lutheran Church tonight. Dr E Stauffer and Mrs Conrad Hottman will deliver the report, with the Sida sell teachers urged to attend and others interested invited. Mank, Tagen, and another attendee from Rank in Independence Kansas are noted as participants.
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Topeka
Trinity Lutheran Church
E. Stauffer
Conrad Hottman
Sida
Glass Drill Exhibition for seventh and eighth graders
The Cas L Sehonl seventh and eighth graders will hold a gym drill exhibition at 4 o clock on the Mannale Training grounds. Students have practiced all winter and will present chalk art, handiwork, folk games, and a match game between Mise Mendsker's and Bixby's new girls teams. The program, led by Miss Crawford, showcases their work and invites interested to view the display.
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Gracles
Mannale
Mise Mendsker
Ted
Bixby
Ron
Ion
Miss Grawford
Miss Crawford
Rye
Still Find Bodies in Lusitania Disaster Aftermath
Reports from Neenstown on May 12 describe recovered bodies and the plight of survivors. Relatives of victims Reid Harrison and A. T. Nevrns arrived, and news lists the dead as Lusitania crew and passengers, with details of the wreckage and salvage efforts continuing.
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Neenstown
Lusitania Saukren
Taltimre
Idea Iti
Reid Harrison
A.T. Nevrns
Lusitania
Ero
Beginners Receive Golf Instructions From Club Members
Experienced Colunyy Chol members will host a golf lesson this afternoon at Hinks to aid beginners. The aim is to spark interest and introduce basic strokes while the older players provide guidance. The busy links and well kept course add to the welcoming atmosphere.
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Colunyy Chol
Refuge urged for Germans to seek inland towns
Reports from Liverpool on May 12 note unrest after anti German rioting. Naturalized Germans advised to relocate inland to seek safety or face potential internment as authorities respond to the disturbances.
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Liverpool
Bania
Germany
Mh Ure
Harley Takes Charge Of Water Report Hearing
The city commission continues handling the water report with Receiver J H Mitchell to review the document. city attorney Stabley will oversee revisions. The board weighs Sunday closing of markets and paving bids for streets while delaying action on a dairy test ordinance and traffic lighting issues.
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Interoon
City Commission
Cleland Sd
Th. Mitchell
Stabley
Bist
Ity
Varley
Water Company
Sludee Pollock
Kaw Chix
Ohio
Fray Data 7
Shah
Forre
Sheip
Bowar
Uae
Socmnieh
Mayor Tours Cemetery Praises New Road and Pole
Mayor Frangizeg conducted a morning inspection of the cemetery noting the new concrete road is satisfactory and the cemetery in overall good condition. He lauds the new flag pole as a great addition and says the cemetery path will soon be redirected to run along the fence.
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Frangigeg
Generyl
Maonk
Government announces large internal loan plan
Public notice states the Ministry of Finance will issue an internal loan of 50 million Petrograu. The announcement outlines a government bond program starting today with formal steps to raise 500 million in new funding.
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Petrograu
Dal
Ministry of Uindinee
Allies Progress Report Across Fronts Cited In London Dispatches
A British report on the Allied offensive notes gains near Lens and Arras, while German and Russian updates create divergent views. Washington dispatches and President Wilson loom large as analysts weigh the potential shift. King Albert’s dignity becomes a controversial aftershock in commentary.
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London
Agae
Berlin
Idriuan
Lens
Potiain
Arras
Jelr ¥Rewell
Feld
Not
Altenams
Lille
Wrrslgren
Vetrograd
Washington
America
Wilson
Globes
Jetug
Albert
Grand Commandery Adjourns After Drill Contest at Masonic Temple
The Grand Commandery adjourned after a drill team contest at McCook Field in Wichita. Newton and McPherson claimed wins. the event showcased competitive drill performances by teams from Newton Topeka Meltherson and LaNesslon. Wichita was chosen as next year’s meeting site with plans to convene the second Tuesday in May.
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Wichita
IL Marti
Parsons
AL MI Ao McLean
Wellington
Thomas Bahh
Fredonia
John W. Nelson
Concordia
Owen J. Wood
Topeka
Ciyand Junieg
Harles A. Loweris
Lakiand
William
Westmood
Rand
John McCulls
Galena
Albert I. Wilson
Tapels Ruil
Artie, Cylrrath
Harrington
J. Frederick Ladever
Meltherson
Thomas
Oswere
Gard
Tash Mami
Tauvrenee
Ili
Newton
Melthersen
la Ness
Lon
Kansas City
McPierson
T “Ayeard
Si . Marshall
Pri Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Bridge plan meeting with city officials in Ka City
A member of the architectural firm hired for the new bridge conferred today with the Polk County commissioners about the bridge proposition.
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Tra PD. Dledgick
Ka City
Hostile Against Germans Laborers in England Refuse Work
May 12 report notes widespread anti German sentiment during the war as workers of German birth decline to work. Heavy restrictions and strikes near industrial districts lead to damaged, evacuated, or expelled facilities and public suspicion rising in Liverpool Manchester Salford and Birmingham areas.
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England
Bewan
Lithuania
Landon
Liverpool
Madehester
Salford
Court Calendar Faces Several Dockets Today
The district docket includes cases involving Scheolleet et al with Dilis in a note dispute and J. Witer, a student at the University, accused of failing to pay. JE Peter versus Jol Walton also listed, plus Caroline W colleitt versus W T Sinclair and R C Manley administrator in a note suit. Baldwin wivist Dick Stone appeals a justice court speeding conviction. other cases delayed.
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Scheolleet Et Tatasies Dilis
Heine Fieard
Pitorneya
Jd. Witer
Steam Finan
Clayton
Ty Claston Formarly
Danndey
I Anal
JE. Peter
Jol Walton
Caroline W Col
University Women’s Association to award $100 scholarship
The University Women’s Association plans an annual $100 scholarship for a woman student. Any freshman is eligible and the remit scholarship committee will select the recipient. Members include university women and wives of professors.
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University Women’s Association
Women's Association
Abére
Tire
Unis Ere
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