Army bill sets 205000 men and reserve force plan
Washington May 13 The army reorganiza tion bill advances to Congress, outlining regular strength near 160000 with expansion options. It creates a large reserve force under National Guard auspices, specifies officer ranks and oath requirements, and envisions mobilization of industry in wartime. The measure also details corps, aviation, and engineer components and sets deployment and funding parameters.
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Washington
Senate
Lee
Neugeray Diever
Signal Corps
Auth
Hiatenant
Heatenarts
Contemldivs
Cinemia Jararenvarals
Jae Tae
Mary Aarveritawat Corporation
Alge Wits
Suive al
National Guard
Egeh Conesiment
Chomesahar
Meet Postponed Till Monday At Brier and Haskell
Rain delays the scheduled meet between Brier University and Haskell Institute. If weather clears, the event will be rescheduled for Monday at 1 30 PM.
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Brier University
Haskell Institute
Preparedness Parade Draws Huge New York Crowd
New York marks a major readiness event with about 145000 participants in a 12 hour parade on the city streets from the Battery to South Street. The event draws 1 million spectators as professionals, workers and veterans observe a display led by twenty judges of the supreme court and national guardsmen from California and Virginia.
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New York
Avth Street
National Guard
Autifornsy
Cael
Hie
Stipretie Cuir
Cavalrymen Dash to Rescue Americans Amid Mexico Action
Marathon Texas May 1 dispatch reports Major Langhorne leading U S Cavalry toward the Mexican border to rescue Americans, with Colonel Miacenih and detachments following. Villu the fugitive rumored sighted near Cotriga Western Chilimahon, while U S troops investigate a possible mountain route command. President Wilson planned a Week End trip to the coast with Gap Baker away.
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Texas
George
Lanashorne
Mexico
Speirs
Pagale
Jesse Deen
Balsworth
Stesording
Langhorne
Hoquillis
Majer
Langhorne Coronel Miacenih
Pasa
Pol Villa
di Massey
Cotriga
Chilimahon
Piel
Namacuipa
Chihoslane
Colmbis
Washington
Wilson
Héselpeake Bay
Baker
Atlantic City
Newark
Anxious Movement of Coast Artillery Units Reported
Sag Anion describes ice coast artillery companies reaching Fort Lane Thornton near the ulitia emplacement. Headquarters expect all remaining companies to join the movement while border forces at Khi Masoud Marathon await. General Funston to reach headquarters tonight after two weeks away for a conference with General Abregan.
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Forts Lane Thonston
Ulitia
Cac
Srorethan
Khi Masoud Marathon
Funston
Gener
Delegates Named for State Convention in Topeka
Progressives chose delegates including Prof WA Casper Avery Olney A Kenedy Alberta Corbin Fred Boyles EB Ssoutfer A F lotestine Mr Kehoe G W Con 23 A Whitwam and Mrs 8 A Were to attend the restate convention in Topeka on May 23 during a meeting at Odd Fellows hall this afternoon.
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WA. Casper
Avery Olney
A. OR. Kenedy
Alberta Corbin
Fred Boyles
Ssoutfer
A. Flotestine
Mr. Kehoe
G. W
A. Whitwam
Topeka
Odd -Fellows Hall
Civic League and Federation set terms to settle differences
The Civic League and Lawrence Federation of Clubs face a Tuesday vote on whether the Civic League’s department stays within the federation or becomes independent. The dispute centers on officer elections and constitutional alignment, with the federation withholding support until changes are made.
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Club Federation
CIVIC
Civic Leagite
Lawrence Federation of Clubs
Piay
Ditteruuers
Agso
Civie
Federation
League
Civic League
Fie
Lawrences Federation
Wome
Tluhs
Fot
Smiuon Gays
Jolé
Psecudinely
Timniontious
Sis
Yesusine
Peri Font
Suell Distreer
Ata
Wien
Kansas Weather Report Update
Weather note for Kansas shows showers tonight with Sunday partly cloudy. Northern portion expected to be warmer with mild temperatures.
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Kansas Weather Report
P. O. Tolay Welses
Plan a Big Evening Linwood Knights of Pythias Show
The Linwood Knights of Pythias announce an entertainment event Monday at 5 13 P M in the K P hall Linwood headlined by Janes Price of Ske lis hailed as a top attraction with a program featuring readings and songs. Harry Lander comparisons noted as a benchmark with recent acclaim at national gatherings.
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Linwood Knights of
Pythias
K.P. Hall
Linwood
Janes Price
Skelis
Aml le
Harry Lander
Sim
Lander
Topeka
Lawrence
Bernhardt Delights Troops With Frontline Performance
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt staged six performances for soldiers over three days at the front. General Beao initially balked but was persuaded to attend, praising her as the highest reward of her life for those serving amid bombardments.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Louas
Meri
Mie
Dernhiedt
Creneral Beo
Gevaans
Mariamine
Dana
German Assault Fails to Break Frence Resistance
French war office reports May 15 that heavy bombarding southwest of Fort Donau mont and north of the Thianmont Lae were repulsed with serious German losses. Artillery combats continue on the Merse left bank as big city residents cling to imagined national strength.
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Frentc
Fort Donaumont
Thianmont Lair
Ial
French War Office
Merse
Planning observance of Mothers Day in local churches
Townspeople are urged to attend special Mother’s Day services as the Ministerial Alliance invites the public to worship. Churches across Lawrence plan ceremonies with sermons honoring mothers and recalling the day’s origin and significance.
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Vrench
Ministerial Alliance of
Liugrence
Alliamted
Southern officials visit university on research tour
A Mississippi delegation led by Governor Bilbo visited the University of Kansas with eight leaders to study journalism and extension work. They plan stops at Ames, Kirksville, and other institutions, seeking unified recommendations for state education policy.
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University of Kansas
Mississippi
Grey
Theo
Bilhos
Iippians
Oklahoma
Uuniversity
Kirksville
Nownal
Ames
Tusa
State Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Ulingis
Wisconsin
Judd
Michigan
Bilheare
Wo HE Smith
J. No Penvers
Tthe Mippi State University
Josep Cook
The
State Normal College
Tuer Kel. Bryan
Vicksburg
J Howerton
Thald- Swit
Wee. Siler
Winona
O. PL Lawrence
Grenada
Geary
General Board of College Ieee of
Bilbo
Lewishatur Hicawse
Universita: P
Kansas
Is Uy
Webane
Or. Lawrence
Firenada Sentinel
Lawrener
Missippi
Estes Park Rally Joins Y MBC and FLOW Groups
Four boys and four girls will present reasons for each side at the Estes Park jubilee rally. The event is hosted by The Y MBC GA and FLOW University group, and attendees from past meetings or prospective participants are invited. Refreshments will be served.
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Estes Park
Death calls Oklahoma police chief to brothers sudden passing
Chief J M Boyda of the police department was summoned to Oklahoma this morning by the unexpected death of his brother. The report notes the family tragedy and the abrupt travel for the official.
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J. M. Boyda
Oklahom
Fall causes serious injuries at residence on Massachusetts Street
An 80 year old man, Lary Johnson, fell down a stairway yesterday at his home on 1030 Massachusetts street. He sustained serious injuries and Dr Chambers was summoned. An unusual sight followed as a lawyer entered the scene.
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Lary Johnson
Massachusetts Street
Chambers
May Fete Goes On At University Campus
Despite cloudy skies, the May Fete proceeded on the University campus as the weather cleared enough in the forenoon to permit the outdoor celebration. Managers promised the performance would occur this evening unless rain interrupts the schedule.
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Tuft of
Laughte
Lawrence Officials Puzzled by Unpermitted Interurban Work
A gang of twenty workers began tearing pavement on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence to prepare a track for an interurban line without prior city notice. The project aims to connect the present car line at Seventh Street to a new bridge crossing, with rails expected soon. The interurban company’s president indicated efforts to start passenger service to Kansas City by June 1, pending franchise questions and bridge completion.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Seventh
Elita
Toners
Mweek
Jerban
I. D.klemm
Interurban
Klemm
Kansas City
Kleim
Audited Treasurer's Books Audit Conducted by Committee
A semi annual audit of the county treasurer's accounts was performed yesterday afternoon. The auditing committee included Judee C. Eo Lindley, George Lothoix of Eu dora, and Charles 2A. Migliario of Lecompton. The law requires a four yearly audit by the probate judge and two taxpayers chosen by the county commissioners.
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Anit
Judee C. Eo Lindley
George Lothoix
Eudora
Charles 2A. Migliario
Lecompton
Jude
Miss Dykes Addresses Olathe Republican Banquet
Ada Dykes spoke on Women's Sphere in Politics at a large Olathe Republican banquet. Governor Arthur Vapper, Joseph L. Bristow, and R. R. Brewster also spoke, marking one of Johnson County's largest events.
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Olathe
Ada Dykes
Carvers
Woen
Arthur Vapper
Jo‘ Seph
L. Bristow
R. R. Brewster
Johnson County
Botany Professor to Speak in Ottawa on Health topics
L. M. Peace of the University Botany Department will present an illustrated lecture on health topics to Ottawa's colored community. The talk will feature stere opticon views. Dr W A Porwell, pastor of the Federated Church at Ottawa, arranged Peace's appearance, with pastorship ties to Lawrence's Presbyterian church.
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M. Peace
L. M. Peace
University
Ottawa
Mr. Peace
W. A. Porwell
Federated Church At Ottawa
Presbyterian Chureh
Lawrence
Labor Shortage Delays Rail Work From Nigeria To Topeka
Reports say Santa Fe and Union Pacific struggle to hire track crews and steel gangs. Mexican workers have reportedly returned home or joined army roles, reducing manpower for rail changes from origin to Topeka and for the Lawrence to Ottawa branch. The commissary department has faced delays in supplying Mexican workers.
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Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Ehnet
Santry
Orig
Topeka
Lawrence
Mexica
Lork
Noria
Mexico
Missouri Rout Kansas in Dual Meet at Columbia
Missouri defeated Kansas 63 to 41 in Columbia. Simpson starred with five events and tied the world record in the high hurdles, while O'Leary set an IS U quarter mile mark. Several upsets and Treweeke injury contributed to Kansas losses as Missouri swept relays and multiple events.
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Sintogon
Columbia
Missouri
Kansas
Mehl Tere
Tigers
Simpson
O'Leary
Treweeke
Hamiltonjs
Grady
Gable
Mar
Jash
Renneck
Simps
Elliott
Pittam
Baker
McTres
Warren
Green
Statelet
Niederof
Rodk Roder
Misari
Rennick
Humane Week Designated by National Society
The week beginning May 23 has been designated Humane Week by the National Humane Association. Attention will be called to the work of humane societies. Rev. E B Backus will preach a special sermon suitable to humane week tomorrow. He will be out of town most of the next week for the annual meeting.
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National Humane Association
E. B. Backus
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