Rescue of Americans Held by Bandits Reported
San Antonio and Glenn Springs dispatches say U.S. troops freed J Deemer and Monroe Payne from Mexican raiders amid border fighting. Major Langhorne’s detachment pursued bandits near Hoquitas while Col. Sibley’s expedition moves to Boquitlag, with reports of Chinese merchants slain near San Antonio and villagers warned against aiding Americans.
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San Antonio
Mex
Maratha
Tex
United States
Tener
Glenn Springs
Roquillas
Pex
Amerie
J. Deemer
Nexo Cook
Monroe Payne
Glena’ Springs
Funston
Frederigk + Sibley
Comander
Mico
Boquitlag
Filena Springs
Finsten
Sibley
Mexico
Wows
Delo Rio Tac
Southern Pacific
Fone
Columbus
Villa
Sean
Colobel Veederick Siller
Lanehorte
Auiles
Werder
Langhorne
Siblex
Cole
Huilus Sonith
President Wilson Answers Pope Note in Rome Message
Washington May 7 President Wilson replied to the Vatican note amid hopes war between the United States and Germany would end soon. The message, delivered by Apostolic Delegate Moustener Beazane, conveyed the pope’s wish for peace in Europe and US aid to restore stability. In other news, Dutch steamer Batavier V, 1500 tons, was blown up in the North Sea with four crew lost and others rescued near Yarmouth.
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Wilson
Rome
Washington
Mays
Wilsmar Lang
Germany
United “State
Europe
Tandon
Exchange of wounded prisoners moves through Sweden
Stockholm May 47 Clad men from West Point and other prisoners arrive as the first wave of wounded from Russia this year, exchanged for the `aid hopeless Russians’ sent home from German hospital camps. Austrians and Germans endure grim faces while the Swedish Red Cross handles a vast operation with weekly trains from the Baltic coast, as observers reckon ten years to move the rest.
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Stockholm
Sweden
West Pointevay
Russia
Germin
Red Cross
Baltic
Sustisligion
Ruzanil Gernuns
Orpet murder trial jury selection continues in Waukegan
The Will Orpet murder case proceeds with tentative jurors as attorneys plan to have a witness testify. A juror faced questions about bias after an apparent inquiry into his ability to serve, causing a stir in the courtroom as potential jurors were dismissed or continued.
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Waukegan
Will Orpey
Universityusid
Maiian Lathert
Lake Forest
Pheer
Croet
Attorne
Eliort
Slurien Lambert
Kameda
Chudee Honnel
Ilerial
Tata
le Tibert
Americans aboard freighter sink as torpedo hits ship
May 17 report from the American consul in La Rochelle notes three American citizens aboard the steamship Feotria, which was sunk by a mine. A Landon dispatch cites the loss of one American while two others survived. Wireless expert Munsee from Roswell mentions continued inquiries as ships are traced.
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Lule Mansign
Batavier V
Washington
la Rechelle
France
State Department
Landon
Llosa
Stevie
Batavier Vo
Munsee Aras
Roswell
New
Final Vote Saturday Over Civic Federation League Plan
A federation meeting at the Unitarian church failed to settle differences with the Civic League. A second Saturday session will decide whether the Civic League becomes independent or remains under federation rule with elected league chairmen.
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Ol Ciibs
Civic League
Unitarian Church
Mmbers
League
G. W. Maffett
Civics Department
Federation
Gwin
Civics ‘Department
Sama
Orher
Maffet
Cini
Alread
Asher
Civics
Mos
Fiieration
Aftice
Saturda
Sergeant Chicken Reports Fine Fight in Apache Scout Battle
The aging Apache Scout known as Sergeant Chicken fought in the van during a battle near an express base, with Americans using pistols against bandits. The youngster, estimated 7 to 11 years old, remained in the front lines and provided the only known details before officers acknowledged the engagement. Mrs. G. A. Hanson and son Ed returned to Fort Smith, Arkansas, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Savannah Hanson lingering here.
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Pisces
Crain
S.A
Robert Fae
Tissure Willis
Lero
Lose Sittin
Oer Sto
Chirken
Sargeant
Sersegat Chieki
G. A. Hanson
Edwin
Thei
Fort Smith, Ark
Savana
Hanson
Kansas Weather Report Partly cloudy tonight with showers
Weather report notes yesterday at 5 a m and today at 2 p m. Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight with showers likely in the south portion. Warmer temperatures forecast Thursday in the west and south portions.
Merchants Tackle Elm Tree Pest In Lawrence
A merchants association committee begins study of the elm tree canker worm affecting city shade trees. They seek to learn cycles and determine if the pest visit lasts three years or longer, weighing purchase of a spraying machine to protect the urban canopy.
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Jessons
Lawrence
Merchants' Association
Hayve
Merchants’ Association
American Cruiser San Francisco Runs Aground Off Vineyard
The San Francisco ran aground on Great Round Shoal in Vineyard and eight likely lost men are feared. A gale blew as ships including New Hampshire, Acushnet, Gresham and Melville moved to assist. An unofficial report said the cruiser freed itself and is afloat, per Charlestown navy yard communications.
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San Francisco
Boston
Mass
United States
Great Tound
Vineyard
New Hampshire
Grard
Acushnet
Gresham
Melville
Pointy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Innes Warns Half Century Franchise Is Unwise
A local figure argues against extending a fifty year franchise to the interurban company. He warns that committing residents to a long bid may be a grave mistake and urges careful consideration of Lawrence and surrounding towns. He emphasizes vigilance in protecting local interests.
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Innes
George Innox
Mr. Innes
Lawrence
Soane
Fight at Dead Man Hill French Airplane Attacks Metz
French aeroplane conducted raids near Dead Man Hill, attacking Metz last night with grenades and supporting effort around railway stations. The force reportedly ferried men and matériel, with casualties noted on the death sides. Kansas City rumors mention B.OTL and Walter Varun traveling today. Mr Varun plans to attend sessions of a special association meeting at the time in question.
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Metz
Viris
Sermian
Gronardes
Deadman Hil
Aldoe
Kansas City
Otl Madea
Chemie
Walter Varun Aipievel
Kar City
Mr Vargum
Paroled James Hazzard in district court on theft charge
James Hazzard was paroled yesterday after a preliminary hearing in district court. He was bound over on the charge of child detention and promised to pay a stipulated sum in support of his child.
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James Hazzard
Rendy
Dist
Midweek Service At First Christian Church Tonight
The midweek service of the First Christian Church will be held at seven tonight with the subject The Hope of Immortality. The service is open to all and a large attendance is hoped for. A woman’s tongue is mightier than a man’s fist.
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First Christian ‘Church
Drainage District Sues Grant Township Over Culverts
Maple Grove Drainage District commands Grant Township trustees to install 30 inch or larger culverts at road crossings or face court action. Attorney J B Wilson says current ditches overflow to river only 30 inches wide, and enlarging culverts could worsen drainage. Alternative writs issued. case set for June 5.
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J B Wilson
Mapis Grave
Grant Township
Aas Hicks
Patt Laptad
Jacob Numnis
Tours
Wilson
Neer
Maple Grove
Prisoner in Brick Attack on Roommate
Garrett Tennyson and Melvin Fowler, both University students, were in bed when an early morning dispute ended with a padded brick hurled by Garrett at Fowler. Fowler was treated by Dr. J C Rudolph for a possible skull fracture and remained conscious. Garrett was arrested by Officer Henry Sund and jailed pending charges.
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Tennyson Garrett
Melvin Fowler
J.C. Rudolph
Lea
Fowler
isGl
Drothers
Auemania Club
San Chi Featernitys
Garrett
Carrett
University Orchestra Plans Concert Tomorrow
University orchestra will give a concert in Iall tomorrow evening. Prof. W B Downing and Miss Florence Cook soprano will perform. The program includes Berlioz overture, Saint-Saens Danse macabre, Liszt Liebestraume, Kreisler Liebesleid, and selections from Delibes and other works with violin and violoncello solos.
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Iall
W.B. Downing
W. B. Datton
Florence ‘Cook
Marchie
Liebestreind
Kreisler
Florence Cook
Prof
W. 2
Downing
Violonrello
Kol
Didgeés
Max Brach
W Dalton
Ciepelia
Delibes
Minor Naval Engagement Off Belgian Coast
A naval engagement occurred yesterday off the Belgian coast between small German and British warships. There were no British casualties.
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London
Jury Cases Ended and Court Terms Begin
Civil jury cases were disposed of within the district court term and the jury was dismissed. Judge Smart will commence a new term at Garnett Monday and handle Douglas county court cases afterward. Dick Stone was found not guilty on an appeal from Baldwin police court. the jury reversed a prior Baldwin verdict. In Nish versus Grove, the plaintiff won $109 in an accounting suit. Etta Florence Deay dropped divorce proceedings against Marshall Deay at her cost.
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Smart
Garnett
Douglas County Court
Flere
Dick Stone
Baldwin
Stone
Skimmer
R. X. Nish
A. C. Grove
Etta Florence Deay
Interurban Bridge Plans Unchanged After Flood Damage
Workmen race to remove drift from piling at the river’s south side as the Interurban company plans unchanged crossing. Kansas City, Kaw Valley & Western officials say damage is being checked and piling anchored before resuming pile driving under public utilities supervision. Inspectors were expected to assess wreckage today and salvage efforts continue along the river.
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W. R. “Taylor
Kansas City, Kiw Valley & Western Company
Diser
Ai. ‘Taylor
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
T. J. Strickler
State Utilities Commission
Taylor
Interurban’ Company
Ine
Strickler
J.S. Amick
Public Utilities Commission
Mouihlay
Auick
Mr. Taylor
Rey Filkin
Encinteer
Fitkin
Petitions Call for Vote on Lawrence Franchise
Citizens of Lawrence circulate petitions demanding a city vote on the K C Western interurban franchise. Several hundred signers in two days, with more than the 600 needed, push for changes before the city commission meeting next week. Local officials report ongoing revisions to the initial draft and potential concession to a shorter term. The interurban company may accept a shorter period than fifty years, prompting resident protests.
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Lawrence
K. CK. Vi
West
State of
Kansas
Petitibus
City Commission
Lawrence Jin
Penrose Retains Power In Pennsylvania Primaries
Philadelphia reports Penrose and Brumbaugh factions battling for control in the first Pennsylvania presidential preference vote. Penrose appears to win a majority of delegates to the Republican national convention while Brumbaugh and Philadelphia leaders claim some wins. The piece notes large sticker votes for a Republican candidate and approved $114.4 million for rapid transit and municipal improvements in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Shindeweil
Conrest
Lene
Republican Party
United States
Boies Penrose
Brumbangi
Penrose
Brumbaugh
Smith
Browbaugh
Wilson
Brambaugh
Henry Fo
Ford
Roosevelt
United, States Supreme Court
Philander
Knox
Oliver
Casement and Bailey Committed for High Treason Trial
London May 17 Sir Roger Case ment and Daniel J Bailey were committed to trial today on high treason charges related to involvement in the Irish rebellion ongoing since Monday. Trial date and court to be announced.
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London
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Dubrovnik Sinking Reported by Austro Hungarian Note
Berlin wireless to Tuckerton says the Austro Hungarian Tiote report details the sinking of the Austrian steamer Dubrovnik by hostile submarines. The ship carried nineteen passengers including several women and children. three women bodies were recovered, four crew and four passengers are missing.
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Dubrovnik
Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Tiote
Electra
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Kansas Weather Report
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Maple Grove Drainage Board
Drainage Board
K. U. Orchestra
Fraser Hall
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