Huns Hesitate to Renew Western Front Attacks
German forces appear to delay a new major push along the Western Front with heavy shelling and limited infantry activity. Allied air forces continue bombing targets behind German lines in Flanders and Picardy as British forces report gains in air superiority and naval aviation targets at Zeebrugge and Ostend. Italian forces repulse a night assault on Mont Corno in North Italy, holding positions despite bloody fighting on rugged slopes.
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Associated Press
Soissons
Ypres
Saliant
Kemmel
Serre
Albert
Arras
Ami
Somme
Flanders
Picardy
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Bruges
Italy
Mont Corno
Trent
Rovereto
Hun
London
Ancré
Haig
Rman Artillery
Correction on American troops in France under British news
Ottawa reports a British statement correcting a previous note that American forces would not be used in France until forming a complete self supporting army. The error arose from compilation, and the reference relates to the period when the U S joined the war, not to current events brigading with entente armies.
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Ottawa
France
War Committee
Pitty
America
Declare Loyalty to Support President and Congress Until Freedom Won
London May 14 James Wilson chairman American Labor Relations at a dinner at the house of commons yesterday reiterated American labor's resolve to back the president and Congress and the peoples until freedom is won not only for allies but for Germany to end militarism. He noted a world conference on peace terms invited by American labor movements after the war and a German labor leaders' refusal to participate. Masons Give Supper Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F and A M held a meeting at the Masonic Temple with a supper and a patriotic address by F J Smith. Junior Red Cross workers plan to collect waste papers tomorrow and request bundles placed on front porches by 3 pm.
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Congress
London
James Wilson
American Labor
House of Commons
General Federation of Trades Unions
Mie
Germany
Wilson
America
Masons
Lawrence Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
F. J. Smith
Red Cross
Lawrence
Focal Red Cross
Bors
Kreeck Mityer
Noted Kansans among draft registrants in sixty seven list
Walter Roscoe Stubbs son of former governor W. R. Stubbs is named in a tentative draft roster of sixty seven from the local board by George Brune. Forty will be selected to depart between May 25 and 31, with exact date to be announced. The list includes Willard Wattles the University poet, hailed as the new voice from the west, along with many Lawrence and University men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Roscoe Stubbs
W. R. Stubbs
George Brune
Brune
Willard Wattles
Lawrence
University
Clifford Hoffman
Avery F. Olney
Wm. H Wilson
Frank Ayer Gleason
Roy Parks
Joseph Jaslow
Hugh R. Adair
Philo Karl Beck
Luther Croft
Glenn A. Moody
August H. Gricia
Claude Bolton Wandel
Harry C.cooper
Alfred Dayton van Tries
Marvin Clyde Woodward
Walter Rascoe Stubbs
Harry Edgar Ewing
Earl William Youngmieyer
Arthur Willie Belt
Leo
Marvin Lyes
John Mohler
Thomas A. Robertson
Carl A. Peterson
Frank Glenn Kiddoo
Fred John Ziesenis
Harry Edward Miller
John Tupper
Clarence Gottstein
Tyron A. Winchell
Elroy Spencer Parnell
Wim
Lester Ryans
Harry Sir Morgan
Oma
Chester Amick
Floyd Allen Gottstein
Herman
Carl Bohnsack
Emery Duncan Morris Howard Owen Deay
David Chester Shields
Gerhart
Desque
Allen J. Watts
James Alexander Hoffman
Ray Marshall
Zimmerman
George Harrison
Perry Nichols
Linn
Edmund Eberwein
Fred Willman
Henry Otto Walfkuhle
Emerson Preston Roe
Joseph Hill
John Emmett Lavin
Walter Helstrom
Everett S. Hughes
Harold H. . Lytle
Stephen M. Fahringer
Chester R. Kientz
Wm. H. Moore
Theodore A. Rockland
Frank Bush Smith
Irl Penny
Spencer C. Mowder
James C. Malin
Ora Rowland Abel
Kyran Wim. Egan
George John Wiscert
J.sutton
John Glenn Lioimes
Kansas Tennis Team Chosen for Missouri Match
University of Kansas announces lineup for Saturday May 18 tennis meet with Missouri captain Kenneth Uhls selecting Howard Skaer and Claude Matthews as teammates. Two singles and one doubles match expected. Uhls and Skaer to form doubles, Matthews in singles.
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University of Kansas
Missouri
Kenneth Uhls
Howard Skaer
Claude Matthews
Uhls
Skuer
Matthews
Uhis
Missouri Valley Unron
Clara Barton Vases Donated for Red Cross Auction
The vases given by Clara Barton to nurse Ruth F Adams are to be sold at the Red Cross auction. Adams, once longtime Lawrence resident who later died in Massachusetts, treasured the vases. they passed to Mrs A D Manning who now donates them for the sale.
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Red Cross
A.D. Manning
Clara Barton
The
Ruth F. Adams
Miss Adams
Lawrence
Ing
Massachusetts
G A R Speakers to Address Only Lawrence High School
G A R officials informed Superintendent Kent that only Lawrence high school will receive Decoration day speakers this year. Traditionally G A R groups sent speakers to all city schools, but this year only Lawrence will be addressed.
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Raymond A. Kent
Lawrence High School
GOA. E.'s
Women Open Kansas Baseball Series This Week
The University of Kansas hosts the opening games of the women’s baseball series starting Thursday afternoon on the women’s athletic field. A second game is set for Friday afternoon with the series concluding the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Plans for Congress on Immigration Limits and Education
A federal committee of educators sociologists and international law experts proposes immigration limits after World War I. They favor restricting admissions to a fixed share of citizens and dispersing newcomers nationally, with English instruction and citizenship preparation phased in by federal departments. Dean Frank Blackmar announces the plan and warns timely action before postwar migration surges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Frank Blackmar
Department of Sociology
University of Kansas
Dean Blackmar
Congress
Soldier's note to Lawrence mother promises return
A battered envelope carried by a troop train through Lawrence carried a message from George Ke Wetb er of Battery F 128 Field Artillery to keep the town going as he returns. On the reverse side a note to his mother Mrs A Weber 450 Illinois Street asks she expect a letter and states he is feeling fine.
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Hella Lawrence
George Ke Wetber
128
Field Artillery
George
Red Cross Auction Receipts Hit 3482.57 Total
Red Cross auction tags raised 482.57 dollars, with rest to go to the local Red Cross fund. Manager J R Helmes reported the event and noted a bank basement Red Cross headquarters closure tomorrow due to the Red Cross centennial sale and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
J. R. Helmes
Red Cross‘ Fund
Rey Rut
Watkins National Bank
Dean Blackmar to Speak at State Social Work Conference
Dean Blackmar head of the Graduate School at the University of Kansas will address the national conference of Social Workers in Kane City in May on War and Crime. Delegates from every part of the state attend the annual meeting reflecting the charity and correction movement. Funeral services were held for Charlie E. Brown at the family home on Indiana Street with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Superintendent Raymond A. Kent of the city schools made a short business trip to Baldwin City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Blackmar
Fr. OW. Blackmar
University of Kansas
National Conference of Social Workers
Kane City
Chas. Brown
Charlie FE. Brown
W. A. Brown
Indiiana Street
S. S. Klyne
Oak Hill Cemetery
Raymond A. Kent
Baldwin City
MAYOR'S APPEAL FOR RED CROSS DINNER AND AUCTION
Lawrence residents urged mass participation in the Red Cross drive starting next week. A town dinner and auction tomorrow will raise funds for relief for soldiers, with every cent supporting the local Red Cross chapter and wartime aid.
Liberty Loan Ads Help Red Cross Campaign Reach
A Lawrence County publicity committee organized bank funded ads to promote the Third Liberty Loan and Red Cross drive. Local businesses and papers pledged space and cooperation, with W R Stub and Kansas Electric Co among supporters, aiming to maximize visible ads across pages and attract more donors.
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Liberty Loan
THE
RED Cross
Secial Liberty Tec
Tovelas County
Foun Cohen
Lawrence Clanigg House
Jouran-Worldime Conference
Saul
Kansas
Fleetricilities Co
Janes Baller & Hae
Citizens Light
Voeh Merrantily Co
Pthe Journal-Worid
Betty
Pischers
Toloson & Card
Ideal Clothing Company
New War Grafters Circling City Warns Sparke
Harry R. Sparke, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, warns that a new war graft scheme targets towns with solicitors collecting names and locations to sell listings to the Red Cross at ten cents each. He urges businessmen to guard against such schemes and reports that the incident was discussed by the chamber.
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Harry R. Sparke
Chanter of Commerce
Vugh Town
Hod Cross Society
Sparks
China
Ber of Commerce
Wither vaSck
Ronmaittes
Piers
Woodlawn School Hosts Last Week War Effort Entertainment
Woodlawn school plans a Wednesday and Thursday evening show at Digker’s Hall to raise funds for stereography Baby Boni supplies and Red Cross relief. Grades perform themed acts including The Awakening of the Flowers Queen of Hearts and The Honey Defenders as students aid the war effort.
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Woodlawn School
Digker’s Tall
Red Cross
Dirker-Hoelge
British chancellor signals shift against general commercial pacts
The chancellor of the exchequer announced in the House of Commons that Britain will adopt a policy similar to France by denouncing all general commercial conventions. The Times suggests this move could unsettle Britain on finance and trade while maintaining favored nations when dealing with allies.
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Fouden
Ansdrew
Tonar Law
Ehancellor
Exchequer
Times Sas
Edward Carson
The
Times
Britain
United Nini Tas
Allied
Newtradicounguifranteeing
Weather forecast fragment for upcoming days
Readable lines describe a forecast with warmer temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Mentions general conditions and temperatures but is fragmented and unclear. No specific locations or dates are clearly stated.
Many Tuberculosis Nests in Lawrence
A Lawrence committee reports numerous tuberculosis nests among children, urging curfew and housing measures. The group cites misused facilities and calls for stronger oversight to protect youths, with emphasis on policing child behavior and restricting unsanctioned gatherings.
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Lawrence
Russia asked to surrender key cities and disarm forces
A brief report states that negotiations demand Russia concede major cities including Moscow, withdraw troops, cease arming forces, and dissolve military units as part of concessions. Factual, names limited to the fragmentary text available.
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G Urmsan Lester
Ruie
Russia
Moscow
Germany
Exhibition Displays of Posters At Jun High School
An attractive art week at Jun High showcased nine freehand drawings, color artworks, and geometric studies by students under Mrs. Hopkins. The exhibit covered perspective, war savings posters, and botanical studies with captions on flowers and leaves. Faculty praised student work while parents toured, and a poster sale promoting War Savings Stamps and patriotic themes complemented the display.
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Hopkins
Anr
Urol Amd Ves
Griffith
Suomily
Frazier
Keekey
Pop IK
Devert
Jumier
Lahout
Perary to Be Tere Will Deliver Annual Commencemen Address
The University will host the annual commencement with Clyde Meter pastor of the Bethany Union Charity announced as delivering. The event marks the University’s tradition and honors the senior class. speakers and a formal program are anticipated.
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Clyde
Bethany Union Charesy
Wij Nis
Wwerey
Kansas
Caton
Univercate Pit
They Plead Guilty Under Blurry Court Filing
A garbled plea deal entry notes a defendant entering guilty pleas on multiple counts. Authorities indicate sentencing dates are pending while a review of the record continues. Involved parties include the defense and the prosecution, with dates and locations remaining unclear due to the document’s damaged text.
Unclear fragment on medical board fees and licenses
The text cites medical board fees and marriage licenses, mentioning Baldwin City and individuals tied to a law figure. It also includes reflections on how people view the Bible as warning versus guidance, suggesting varied consciences.
Commission Holds First Night Session in New Administration Era
City commissioners met at city hall last night to review the new administration’s public service goals. Mayor Krack urged a conference with General Manager W. B. A. Nottorf before taking action on improved telephone service. A complaint about garbage dumping in an alley led to promises of enforcement. Engineer I. A. Penmire sought reassignment from city duties, with Mayor Krreeck favoring a transfer.
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Kks Telephone Company
W. W. Holyfield
I Krack
Lholil
W. B.A. Nottorf
Liza S. Sheldon
Louis
Tley
Sheldon
Kreeck
I. A. Penmire
Commis Rs
Tn Agaitse
Red Cross auction to feature live stock offerings
The live stock division of the Red Cross auction is highlighted as a main feature with donations including Holstein cattle from donors such as the National Bank and Lawrence National Bank. Contributors include Varnum & Hundley and E T Emery, with other animals and items donated by various individuals and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
National Bank
Varnum & Hundley, Wipeabes
Lawrence National Bank
Dinates
Holmes
Corlin Tith
University
E. H.ipkerson
Hismareck Grove
Maurice Hamer
Charles Tiasdiir
E. T. Emery
Paul 1
China Sehaake
Shien
Hort
Kansas
Govskelt Indian Stuc
Paul R. Brooks
Philip
Rtd
Elks Bowling Night Promises Tight Sevenback Match
Tonight Pierson and Stevenson roll sevenback as Reatz and Edmondzon face tenpins. Aywa notes sevenback scores listed for Albaugh Bryant and others in a cropped bowling page.
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the Elks Sevenback
I Aywa
Bryant
Pierson
Stevenson
Reatz
Edmondzon
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Wilk
Fed School
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George Seike
University of Kan
Arthur Capper
Arkansas City
Winfeld
Frank Blackmark
Foreign Horn
Dlickmar
Bankers Publicity Committee
H. B. Sparks
Chamber of Commerce Wasses
England
Bonar Commons
Ain Ra- Lire
Coatenis
Eorinie Civic Improvement Arsae
Omritesetiert
Peaumiteer
Sielanglenay
Tie Police Department
Tie Coamittep
Poau
Dave
Cody Gorn
Perary
Tere
Medical Board
Eraderal
Rey Qetien
At Rey
Law jTohnsen
Commission
Fred W. Doane
Funston
North Bridge
Doane
exeMayer
W. J. Francisco
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