Administration Friends Claim Victory on Aircraft Inquiry
President Wilson and administration friends framed the debate over a Chamberlain resolution seeking broader army inquiry into aviation and related operations. Despite amended wording, opposition labeled the measure a dragnet, while Wilson maintained firm opposition to the resolution and favored a direct aircraft investigation under existing authority.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Thompson
Kansas
Senate Expenditures Committee
Expenditures
Jones
New Mexico
Expenditures Committee
McKellar
Tennessee
Smoot
Utah
France
Maryland
United States
Tumulty
Red Cross Honor Flags Planned for Local Businesses
Lawrence Red Cross chapter announces distribution of honor flags to city businesses and factories with ten or more employees where 75 percent subscribe to the Second War Fund. Churches and schools may qualify. An honor roll will list subscribing members and flags will bear extra crosses for higher participation.
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Lawrence Red Cross Chapter
The
Red Cross
State Commandery Elects Dodge City Grand Commander
John W. Neilson of Concordia was chosen grand commander at the Kansas Grand Commandery fiftieth conclave in Dodge City. The semi centennial session drew strong interest in drill teams. Newton will host the next conclave. Officers and committee chairs are listed with towns including Topeka, Wichita, Garden City, and Manhattan.
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Dodge City
Kans
John W. Neilson
Concordia
Knights Templar of
Kansas
Newton
Grand Comander
Owen J. Wood
Topeka
Charles A. Loucks
Lakin
Arthur J. Carruth
Herington
J. Frederick Laderer
McPherson
Robert H. Montgomery
Oswego
Robert M. Borring
John McCullagh
Galena
Albert K. Wilson
Hugh Means
Lawrence
Jas. W. William Searson
Manhattan
P. M. Hoisington
Hundred Sixteen Douglas Graduates Named by Lane
Superintendent O. J Lane released a complete list of 116 county school graduates excluding Lawrence Baldwin and Eudora. Cards with grades will be mailed today. A few students with transfer credits may graduate pending proper transcripts. About a dozen county examination takers did not pass. The list details graduates from the various county schools.
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Douglas County
Lawrence, Baldwin
Eudora
O. J Lane
Lane
Allies await Hindenburg hand as next German push looms
A Paris style bulletin from the Western Front describes a period of calm and dust along the lines as Germany holds, while Allies rely on growing American manpower to mount a renewed offensive. Officers and troops express confidence in U.S. aid balancing power and shaping the next decisive moves.
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Associated Press
France
von Hindenburg
America
United States
Big Gunfire Increases in London
May 17 report says German artillery fire is increasing along the western side of the Flanders Salient from Nieppe forest to Meteren and the northern flank of the salient, with intensified activity noted by the war office.
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London
Leecon
Hinges
Flanders Salient
Forest of Nieppe
Meteran
War Office
May Start Something Paris Official Statement Reports Artillery Near Amiens
Paris reports violent artillery fighting near Haines southeast of Amiens in today’s official statement. War updates describe clashes involving near front lines and ongoing exchanges as authorities outline current actions and strategic posture.
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Paris
Haines
Amiens
American Aviators Down German Plane Northwest of Tours
American airmen in France reported an aerial victory this morning as they engaged a German aircraft northwest of Tours. The action reflects ongoing Allied air superiority over the Western Front with pilots actively pressing operations over occupied zones.
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France
Tours
Parliament adjourns without Irish Home Rule bill
The House of Commons adjourned last night until May 28 with no sign of the delayed Irish Home Rule bill. Government members show no idea when the bill will be introduced.
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House of Commons
London
Nearly 450 Kansas students to receive spring diplomas
About 450 students at the University of Kansas are slated to receive degrees this spring though exact totals depend on final grade submissions. Registrar figures show enrollment by college: 230 in the College, 87 in Graduate School, 42 in Engineering, 17 in Medicine, 26 in Law, 11 in Pharmacy, 11 in Fine Arts, and 2 in Education.
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University of Kansas
Divorce Suit Filed by Virginia D Teter Against Clyde Teter
A district court filing alleges cruelty and neglect by Clyde Teter in a divorce action brought by Virginia D Teter. The complaint asserts wrongful conduct and requests relief in the proceeding.
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District Court
Virginia D. Teter
Clyde Teter
Weather forecast for Kansas with showers and cooler night
The Kansas forecast indicates fair conditions in the northwest with probable showers in the east and south tonight and Saturday. Cooler tonight with a check of temperatures from yesterday to today. rainfall measurement shows .62.
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Kansas
New American Army Arrives in British France Zone
American troops, part of a new force forecast by Lloyd George, have arrived within the British zone in Northern France and train with British units near the Flemish front. German forces facing them resort to infernal machines as patrols cross No Man’s Land, one patrol member stepping on a wire and triggering a bomb.
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No Man's Land
Associated Press
France
Flanders
General Pershing
United States
Lloyd George
Toul
Barteldes Seed Company Offers 200 Bushels Onion Sets
The Barteldes Seed Company offers to auction all or part of 200 bushels of onion sets to benefit the Red Cross. Sold at market rates, the sets weigh a quart to a pound, and bidders will receive an order on Barteldes for the purchased amount.
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Red Cross
Barteldes Seed Company
Barteldes
Kaisers Wants Babies
London report on a German commission warning of a birth rate decline cites a plan for compulsory marriage by age nineteen, with state financial aid and penalties for noncompliance. The analysis shows a 1915–1917 drop equaling about 2,000,000 fewer infants, and compares 1916 births to 1913 levels.
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London
Germany
Daily Express
Amsterdam
Fingland
Wales
SARRBRUCKEN BOMBED BY BRITISH FLYERS
London reports British aircraft bombed factories and a railroad station at Sarrbrucken in German Lorraine on Thursday. In fierce air combat British forces destroyed five enemy planes after the raid and claimed success against German defenses.
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London
Sarrbrucken
Lorraine
Death of C C James a well known Douglas county colored man
Christopher Columbus James aged 69 died at home 734 Walnut Street North Lawrence after a life in railroading and farming. He was a prominent local figure with Republican ties and influence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Ainge Money
Christopher Columbus James
Walnut St
North Lawrence
James
Douglas County
Time and food must be conserved for quick victory
A civic call urges citizens to support the Second Red Cross War Fund without delay. It emphasizes valuing the time of solicitors and donors, arguing there is no debate over giving and challenging individuals to decide their most generous contribution before the fundraiser visit.
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Red Cross
Official draft schedule for 40 Douglas county registrants to Camp Funston
George Brune of the local draft board received an official schedule ordering forty labs remits and Douglas county registrants to depart May 24 at 10 40 a m for Camp Funston on a special Union Pacific train. Wyandotte and Shawnee contingents join this group. train arrives May 26 at 2 30 p m. Lawrence and Douglas county boys will lunch at Topeka en route. A list of the forty registrants is not yet finalized. Also announced is a call for fifteen registrants from this county to depart for the training camp between May 29 and June 2.
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Labs
Douglas County
Camp Funston
Union Pacific
George Brune
Wyandotte
Topeka
Mr. Brune
Brune
Kansas to Mobilize Harvest Laborers Statewide
Kansas prepares to enlist a large harvest labor corps for wheat season. Leaders Frizell of Larned and Johnson of Wichita report recruitment goals, aiming for 80,000 enlisted with 30,000 as reserve, drawing volunteers from ages 15 to 60 and across counties. Lawrence and other towns forecast needed workers, with high school students likely to help as school ends.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Ki. Frizell
Larned
J. W Johnson
Wichita
Riz
Brizwell
Menc
Boxe
Heares
Fore Frigell
Lamed
Gas Companies Seek Gas Price Increase in Federal Court
Topeka May 17 bulletin at 3 15 pm reports Kansas Natural gas distributors filed an intervening petition in federal court seeking a court order to raise gas price from sixty cents to one dollar per thousand cubic feet.
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Topeka
Kansas Natural
St. Taul
Minn
Open Red Cross Campaign Prep Instructions
Solicitors prepared for the opening signal of a Red Cross campaign as organizers set up coordination roles. The message outlines last instructions and confirms readiness for public mobilization and fundraising efforts.
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RED Cross
Cash Drive Urges Pledges with Two Installments
Douglas county campaign managers plan a two payment pledge drive for Red Cross appeals. Tax-based assessments set a quota of 327,400 with pledges due July 1st, September 1st, and October 1st. Cards list assessement, amount given, and reason for non-subscription. Farmers may pay after harvest with two installments.
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Red Cross
Douglas
Douglas Counts
Seitester
Dr. Young
Teutonic Powers
Witont
Weo
Dengelas
Auto honk causes ankle break on street near Burnham
OlIe Mekshinay breaks her ankle after stepping on a slick street while a car honked unexpectedly in front of Burnham. Mrs McElhinny, wife of a factory worker, was assisted by Dr Anderson and sent to Kansas City for treatment. Her husband Mr Mekshinay was reportedly not at the scene.
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OlIe Mekshinay
Mr.j. MekFilsnnay
New Hignpishire Street
Burnham
Mrs. McElhinny
Me. McElhinny
Convocation to Launch Red Cross Subscriptions Drive
The University of Kansas holds a morning convocation with G2 William Bearidvlex of Kansas City as principal speaker. The event marks the start of a large campaign to obtain subscriptions to the Red Cross, one of the few morning convocations this year.
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Anoadie
Tamwoneck
Red Cross
William Bearidvlex
Maser
Nansasr
Kans
250 Soldiers to KU for June Training
The United States government will send 250 national army soldiers to the University of Kansas on June 15 for specialized training in technical fields. Dean G C Shaad says 160 begin June 1, with most work in Fowler shops. Soldiers will be commanded by regular officers and housed in Robinson gymnasium.
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United States
National Army
University of Kansas
G. C. Shaad
School of Engineering
Fowler
Ovf
Robinson Gymnasium
Congressmen Panning Publicity Man Apology and Resignation
Congressmen press Creel to resign after he apologizes for a controversial New York speech. Creel writes a regretful letter to Chairman Pool of the Rules Committee, offering to repair any blunder. Rodenberg and Campbell comment on whether his role as chairman should end and his possible resignation.
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Congress
New York
George
Camiittes
Creel
Pool
Pou
Daniels
Merl Creel
Screer
Oon
Pau
Resus Nation
Xaid
Rodenberg
Tlinois
Renubican
Thes
Attics
Poll
Representative Campbell
Kansas
Millers Aid Food Admin Enforcing Wheat Rule in Kansas
Kansas millers report widespread support for the Food Administration rule requiring every fifteenth bushel of wheat ground for home use to be accompanied by a sworn statement of home growth. Topeka officials note some noncompliance and rural mills see cases of farmers selling wheat promptly or using corn and meal for bread. Local county residents say many read papers, value patriotism, and avoid penalties by conforming.
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Food Administration
Vopekay Kans
Londine
Food Administration Office
Sampoof
Sand
Phillip S. Kriegh resigns postal post to farm work
Phillip S. Kriegh resigns after four years as contractor of the screen wagon service between postal stations and will leave in July for Ithoma to pursue farming. Arlen Curtis of the Peerless garage becomes the new screen wagon contractor and plans to install motor truck service.
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Phillip S. Kriegh
Kriegh
Ithoma
Pusiusatawa
Arlen Curtis
Peerless Garage
Busy public sentiment weighs on leaders
A concise remark on how public opinion compresses time for decision makers and constrains action, illustrating the pressure leaders face when schedules collide with popular will.
Auction Receipts Top $3,000 in Red Cross Drive
The Red Cross auction in Lawrence raised over $3,000 as items sold and resold. Manager Holmes announced another sale at West Ninth Street tonight starting at 7, with the main event Saturday morning at 10. An ox yoke, a symbol of Prussian rule, fetched the highest single sum so far at $141 and will travel to Marysville then countywide. The Liberty Flag ceremony is planned for Saturday afternoon in front of the auction gate, with the Lawrence Municipal Band and others participating. A war cake donated by Mrs Francisco Todd fetched $48.05 in a bid war.
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Red Cross
RK. Holmes
Lawrence Municipal Band
Holmes
West Ninth Street
Douglas County
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Miunager Holmes
Raymond A. Kent
Lawrence Business College
Marysville
Ciell Francisco ‘Todd
France
T. J. Sweeney
The
People, State Bank
KU Speakers Sought for Kansas High School Commencements
About 94 University of Kansas faculty members are expected to give commencement addresses at Kansas high schools this spring. One fifth of the faculty will deliver these talks, with professors from various schools including Fine Arts Education Extension and Public Speaking heads among the listed speakers. Chancellor Frank Strong will not tour due to war work with the state council of defense.
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University of Kansas
Kansas
Sim Hoth
State Council of Defense
Frank Strong
Department O
H. W. Nutt
Arvi Oln
R.A. Schwegler
Lawrence Girl Wins Freshman Tennis Title at K U
Katherine Oder of Lawrence captured the Kansas University freshman tennis championship yesterday afternoon. Janelle Larkinson of Topeka won the junior tourney, while Margaret Hodder, also from Lawrence, took the senior class title. The sophomore event was canceled due to rain, canceling the interclass tournament as well.
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Katherine Oder
K. U
Lawrence
Kansas University
Janelle Larkinson
Topeka
Lenore
Margaret Hodder
Nebraska Meets Delayed By Rain Rescheduled For Tomorrow
The Kansas and Nebraska track meet was postponed from today to tomorrow at 10:30 in the morning due to soggy conditions after today's rain. It will precede the high school invitation meet already set for tomorrow.
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MecCookfield
Kansas
Nebraska
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Kaisers
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Motor Mas. Service
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