Petain Heads French Armies as War Evolving Fronts
May 15 dispatch reports General Petain named commander in chief of French armies, with General Nivelle to command a group and General Foch becoming chief of staff. Germans renew attacks near Bullecourt and on the Aisne front, while Italians push in Monte Cucco area and in Carso, taking prisoners as fronts shift in ongoing offensives.
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Paris
Petain
Nivelle
Foch
Marne
Berlin
Eile
Berthe
Ard de Malmaison
Aisne
London
Hullecourt
Rome
Aar
Phiva
Monte Cucco
Gouvia
Vertoibizza
Carso
Ines
Dosso Meith
Dobropoloye
Austria United In Berlin Talks Prompt Unity Rhetoric
Amsterdam reports May 11 say Austria will back new policy to be declared in Berlin. The Weiner Tageblatt notes full agreement between Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Count Czernin on central powers unity. A Vienna paper asserts the Reichstag reply will show harmony. A separate item from Amsterdam May 17 via London says a major airplane factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Weiner Tageblat
Vienn
Sia
von Bethmann Hollweg
Count Czernin
Uni
Vienna
Neue Freie 1 Wids
Reichstag
London
Copenick
Huge Appropriations Move By Senate Panel
Washington May 15. Senate appropriation committee reported the army and navy def iciency bill totaling 3 820 116 000 including 400 000 000 for American merchant marine vessels. Senate adds 32 004 000 to the house bill and approves 500 000 for national defense council 1 000 000 for detention of interned Germans 26 000 000 for army machine guns and 36 000 000 for heavy army ordnance. Immediate 400 000 000 federal purchase and construction of merchant fleet approved. Government to take over new shipbuilding facilities also approved.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Appropriation Committee
Army and Navy
Senate
Council of National Defense
Goo
Normal training exam at court house Friday and Saturday
High school students will take their examinations at the court house this Friday and Saturday. Seniors sit both days. juniors on Saturday only. A successful Friday exam may earn seniors a two year renewable certificate valid for all Kansas second class city schools. Orchestra will play at convocation Friday morning under Walter Rigdon. Rev Fred Mendell of Newton will lecture on Missionary Work at the Nazarene Church May 15 16 and 17.
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Court House
Walter Rigdon
Fred Mendell
Newton
Nazarene Church
May Act on Army Asks Better Care Bill This Week
Washington May 1 Senate discussions focus on a bill to improve veteran care with conferees including author. Roosevelt era volunteers receive support. debate centers on conscription age and funding for welfare services in Lawrence. Health reports and civic groups urge stronger aid as the community faces wartime needs.
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Lawrence
Washington
Roosevelt de
France
Calimet Roosevelt
St Ealunteer
Belevers
Wan May Get Discharges At End Of The War
Men enlisting or who joined the National Guard may be discharged at war’s end under orders received by Adjutant General Martin from the War Department. This marks the first formal notice of discharge procedures for wartime service ending.
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Tpeko
Mary Bi
National Guard
Timnite Duce
Martin
Wow A. Mari
Par. Loans Grow in Kansas and Midwest
Loans aggregating 165700 placed by ANKAS Warehington and others, with forecasts of 160000 more in the first year. A first issue of Sao Tan Honda will be placed within five weeks. Clouding grain exchange delegates meet in Chicago on May 15 to discuss continued regulation changes. Mrs J Mighty, recovering after surgery, has moved to her mother’s home.
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Ankas Warehington
Mary
Kansas
Stab Coe
Guard
Chicago
War Service by KU Extension War Service by KU Extension
List of representative Kansans to serve the government outlines courses in home economics nursing and first aid. The extension division aims to support military preparation and civilian aid, detailing facilities, personnel, and expected student involvement across counties and schools.
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Huinsas
County
Temlontes
Secoumiion
Meeting at Bracketts Corners of Brackelt Neighborhood
A meeting at Brackett’s Corners neighborhood schoolhouse discussed road construction, with J A Leightont and Hicks of Grant township presenting, and Portia Cement publicity representative J 8 Mayveellis showing concrete and dirt road photos. A fifteen member committee was formed to circulate petitions and push action on road districts and paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackelt Selina
Biel Way
Rls
Bastian
Mayveellis
Portia Cement Oiuumifacturers
Hicks
Grant Township
Perry
Williametewia
Amie
J. A. Leightot
Mia Martin
Brown
Mia Rudiger
Finsdy
Action Mr
Jelea
Eather Road
T. Ober
Boo
Perkins
Quade
Wellington music student awarded arts scholarship
Mr. John F. Stewart of Wellington received a music scholarship from the School of Arts for a needy student of marked talent. Governor Arthur Capstish spoke for the Law School, with Allen Thoreh elected as lay speaker. Deadline to report is in May.
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John ‘Ft. Stewart
Wellington
Itty Em Te Coe
Arthur Capstish
Endequender
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Fair tonight and Wednesday with slightly warmer conditions in the southern portion. temperatures described as mild for the period yesterday and today.
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Kansas Weather Report
New Franchise for Interurban in Texas and New York
Franchises are under discussion for an interurban airline or transit line with plans to publish details in tomorrow’s World. The document outlines terms, penalties for nonacceptance, and potential routes mentioning New York and a proposed line extending to Pouek and surrounding areas. Officials indicate hearings and legal steps will shape the final franchise by a stated deadline.
Santa Fe Sewer Project Advance Delayed and Planned
Local officials discuss completing a major sewer line project extending about 225 feet with remaining work on private property. Commissioners debate appraisal, notice service, and collection steps while authorities prepare to assess costs and enforce notices to affected property owners.
Cars O Color ado? Local item and school notices
Harol d b the Will Seek Healt to Change of Climate Mrami Mis Lhured ul and son tower fet day aoetay by Oat ahs Colorale. Quin y Parent- Teachers Veeting I Jue a 3 Tye treeting for the Ghimes Teachers Aseocttion will be veddoon the building Vhtiralus afters noon at dooenk. A pleasing program of pian, violin and charue numbers prepared and in addition. Mrs. Haroldl J. Buatieay will give a dorending. Bring some one to enguy this un. Uteeting, Annuals on Sale Mondays WK. annuals for this gene will be placed on sate next Monday it was pannyounced today.
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Harold B
Ul and Son Tower
Haley
Ghimes
Dooenk
Amd
Haroldl J. Buatieay
Veterans to Salina Lawrence contingent heads for annual encampment
Members of the Lawrence Go AL RL depart Lawrence on the Union Pacific special train for the thirty sixth annual Go ASR encampment in Satha. Delegates from Leavenworth and other cities along the Atel Poute join the group. Commander 2 Ma Painter will deliver remarks and Mrs Atlee Pianman will preside at the coffyn service. Chief William WooChirrels will be the guest at the Lone of Veterans.
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Lawrence
Go AL RL
Satha
Nat
Ate Pal
Runsae
Leavioner
Por Leavenworth
Atel Poute
Suns
Sateet
Sathra
Pattersero
Atlee Piaiman
Wonnneieedie Corps
Parents Advice At Petter Baby Week Examinations
Examiners during Petter Baby Week in Lawrence examined babies to detect developmental delays and health issues. Of those examined, thirty seven showed dental defects and fourteen had heart or other conditions. the purpose was early correction and guidance for parents on care and self-improvement.
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Lawrence
Vhs
Sauiek
Lawrence Man Hurt in Saloon Incident
The article describes a Lawrence man injured after a saloon incident on Twelfth Street. Police removed a scene near the MeNesort Phorenrat and investigators search for a witness named Thomas Pecket and address 1086 Yorks Lawrence. the injured man, cared for at Ravens City, remains hospitalized as authorities pursue leads.
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Une Pas
Wien
Thomas
Kherkaamdt
Yorks Lawrences
Kamen
Wetter Beer
Beti and Wealle
Ravens City
Mr. Kina
Chris Kherhavsit
Tinin
Water Plant Delays From Unloading Of Tron Pipes
A local project stalls as unloading of Tron pipes for the new water plant is halted while a decision on water bends is awaited. A large order was received in Lawrence, with five carloads of iron pipe arriving and shipped by the American Cast Tron Pipe company.
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Althea Grapswork
Lawrence
Ten Hou
Amery Caet
Birrangily Ak
Lawrence i Ra
Dun
Welfare Plan Discussion At Local Methodist Church
A county plan for city welfare was outlined by Dr Theodore Hanson at the First Methodist church in Lawrence. He argued a welfare board represents the people and should oversee child welfare, parks, schools, and public amusements to strengthen morale and prevent social trouble. An open forum followed the talk and a second lecture by A M Halbert discussed prevention and care of children.
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Aaypert
Abel
Lawrence
Od. H. Conn
Pheca
Real Cross
Laewrenne
Chamber of Commerce
Secial Service League of
Tanwrene
City Commission
Robert C. Rankin
Colin
Tle
Fie Social Service
Lesywe
Cros
Simons
Vrimbine Daas
Poplin
Lawpener
Cibateh Iosteteun
Sue
Caun- Laie
Aithertsch
George Dinesie
Momyty
Theodore Tlanson
The
National Welfare Teague
Aia Ue
Wolfe Teague
Vin George Tarrsie
Amd Themaley
Younge Vopa
Kansas City
Charcher of Commerce
Lawwrence
Theodore Hanson
First Methodist Church
Hanson
Board of Public Welfare
Leconte
ePiacwney
Sociak
Jeanie
Dremoun
Halbert
A. Halbert
Swan City
Methodist
Manson
Hansson
May Fete at Pinckney School Sees Queen and Marchers
Tinckney school plans a May Day program beginning at 2 30 with Keelso Ahrich as May Queen and pupils performing flag drills calisthenics and dances. Other features include a Tantomime Sleeps, vocal numbers, and a program by third and fourth graders. Ruth Anderson returns from Manhattan after attending a vocational conference. Agnes Sutton, a delegate, will report next week. A marriage license was issued to Newton H. Schzall.
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Keelso Ahrich
Chidren
Tinckney
Pinek
Oille Evans
Ruth Anderson
Y Estates
Manhattan
Agricultural College
Mane
Agnes Sutton
Junction City
Lawrence
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Ant Kenyon
Iowa
Gore
Okhetont
Ty Curtis
Gronny
Ikikota
Chamber At Commerce
A. A. Thomas
San Deige, Wis
Kunst
Daud van der Vries
van Thi Vries
K. U
Decrisis
University of Kansas
Flor
University
Becawse Af
Brackett
Bastman
Dinteret
Husy
Tine Arts
TF Ono
Sac
Pororraw
Poe
New York
Heron
Pierserk
Sihomtedl
Wathedas
Aevete
Pranelson
Kanes
Santa FE
Cvpy Tasse
Raitraml Company
City Conmission
Picety Enggineer Wits Instiie
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Lhe
Comisioner Clebiyd
Meenne Fede
Cis
Comissione Sr Holytiel Chotgeia
Vite
Colorado
Salina
Grand Army
Chris Eberharife, Jr
RK. CO
Kassas
Salo
Arthur Braden
J. A. Matbert
M? E. Church
Pinckney
Pinckney Park
Newton H. Schzall
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