Rescued Americans Return Home From Mexico Mission
Rescue reports say six Mexican bandits were killed and seventy five captured during Major Langhorne's cavalry operation at Boquillas. Consuls in Mexico report conditions to Washington as officials plan further telegraph updates from Chihuahua and El Paso.
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Marathon
Tesse Decor
Boguillas
Negra
Ae Bie Bend
Langhorne
Boquillas
Ae | Condines
Engas
Lis
Lagiharine
Deever
Paynes
Ao Anight
Lasghorne
Vanel
Clon Springs
Boquilla
Samed Yaqui Indiain
Quantre Cienegas
Langline
Colith
Arne
Washington
State Department
Mexico
Marga Leteler
Chihuahua
el Paso
Cons Wal Funston
Chihuala
Toa
Sinilar
Columbus
Crorranza
Ascension
Lamez
Neo Agpericanine
EL Valle
Jae
Pershing
President Wilson to Address League to Enforce Peace
President Wilson agrees to speak at the League to Enforce Peace in Washington on a Friday or Saturday next week. The address aims to discuss postwar actions to preserve peace and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
League
Washington, D.C
Baltia
Progressives Busy Leaders Seek Temp Convention Chairman
Chicago leaders discuss details of the Progressive national convention to open at auditor ium. Names under consideration for temporary chairman include Fairman, Robbins, Whites, Jenal, Gifford Pinchot and Colby. National committee to meet in New York on May 24 to choose the temporary chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bnny
Thes Auditorian Fie
Anon
Wader
Farymiond Robins
Linvis
Wiliam Aven Whites
Henry
Jenal Kansas
Gifford, Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Everett Colby
New Jerseas
Pho
Party
New York
Business notes and social call from Mr Anderson
The Friends of fal Anderson plan reunions as he pursues business again in Lawrence. Mr Anderson, a longtime business pin iy Lawrense, invites old friends to visit. R Stubbs spent the day in Kansas City on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fal Anderson
Dad
Ilo
News Depot
Mr. Anderson
Dbusiies
Lawrense
Wis
R, Stubbs
Kansas City
House Naval Committee Shifts Navy Build Plan
The House Naval Committee votes to abandon the five year building program and approve five battle cruisers and a larger fleet. The plan calls for four scout cruisers ten torpedo boat destroyers twenty submarines and one hospital ship funded under the current naval bill. The vote was 13 to 0 in favor of the revised buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. Cy
House Naval Committee
House Naval
Daniels
Ene - Oil Aujyly
Obe
Austrian Offensive Opens With Strong Southern Push
Reported war dispatches claim Austria's new campaign aims at Vicenza with a major southern thrust. Italian lines hold as Austrian forces press toward the Lavarese plateau while Rome and Paris assess the likely objectives and potential breakthroughs.
Harvest Hands Sought as Kansas Prepares Wheat Harvest
Topeka May 1 Kansas will need thousands of harvest hands for the wheat crop says state labor survey head CLHL Danner. He reports conditions are favorable and counties expect 40 000 harvest hands, with larger counties like Barton and Paches requiring 2 500 to 4 000 workers once harvest begins.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Clhl Uatner
Free Vaployuien
Barcie
Danner
Barton
Bedieards
Paches
Hello
Drift in solid jam stumps river workmen struggle
Workmen battle a solid drift of logs and tree trunks wedged against pilings under the old bridge. They use hoists and chains as they pull one log at a time, engines strained by the tangled obstruction.
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Hehd
American Convicted in Ireland Faces Promulgation Today
An American was convicted in Dublin on charges of participating in the Irish rebellion. The sentence is to be promulgated today, but the American embassy has not received word yet on the exact punishment imposed.
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Ireland
Amaestat
Dublinn
Eighty Rural Students to Receive Diplomas Saturday
Nearly twenty five boys and girls from Douglas county rural schools will graduate Saturday at Woodland Park auditorium. County Superintendent C. R. Hawley will present diplomas as Rev. E L Stonffer delivers the address. Union school orchestra and the Veterans Glee Club provide music. After the ceremony the county track meet begins with public attendance invited.
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Douglas County
Woodland Park
Lawrenge
C. R. Hawley
Squires
EL EL Stonffer
Lutheran Churel
Union School Orchestra
Listriet No
Kansas Weather Update Skips Details
A Kansas weather report notes showers tonight with likely improvement tomorrow and a rising temperature trend. Forecast covers today with morning and afternoon periods.
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At & A
Wren
Bonds Reissued With Fidelity Trust Bid Wins
City commissioners awarded a $7,000 bond issue to Fidelity Trust Co of Kansas City to refund a former bond issue. The bonds will mature in twenty years at 4.5 percent interest with all expenses paid by Fidelity. Commerce Trust and Wright Investment were other bidders. City Treasurer Geo. Kree indicated work on reissuing lands has been ongoing for months.
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Fidelity Trust Caco
Kansas City
Fidelity Company
Preminute Commerce Trust
G. of
City
HP. Wright Investment’ Company
St. Jones
Holyfield
Alumni Visitors Assess KU Growth and Room Needs
The University of Kansas hosts a visit by the Alumni Board of Visitors to study growth and the need for more buildings. Editor W. Y. Morgan notes continued growth as long as Kansas educates children, urging adequate room for future enrollment and reporting to the Alumni Association in June. Other members include Scott Hap- thompson and Lawrence W. Smith.
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Board of Alumms
Board of Muni Visitors
Lawrence
Alumui Association
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson New 3
Morgan
Kansas
Board of Administration
XN Morgan
Chicago
Harape
Kins
Tope AN
Scott Hap- 3 ‘Phompson
Lawrence W. Smith
Topek Ve Sharaphrey
Anetion
City
CL. Davidson, Wi
Wichita
Quill Club Elects Gail Hall as Head for Next Year
The Quill Club at the University of Waterford or similar elects Gail Hall to lead the literary organization. Ty Trsueerts is named corresponding secretary and Jeanne Kirkendall as recesdine secretary. The club promotes literary activity and plans a reunion of former members.
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Gail Hall
Quill Club
Universit Inet
Wraser
Ty Trsueerts Baths
Jeanne Kirkendall
Recesdine
Quill
Jane
Fraser Hat
Soldier shot by Mexican guards near El Paso
An American soldier was shot and killed by Mexican frontier guards 1.2 miles east of El Maso, Mexico. General Gavira and General Bellstate said the American was intoxicated and fired on the Mexicans before being shot. A Mexican military judge and officers were ordered to Fuarex to investigate the incident.
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Clahn
el Maso
Mex
Gavira
Cabranza
Raconinder Juarez
Hell
Bellinitely
Kansas post office clerks plan Lawrence convention May 30
The Kansas State Association of Post Office Clerks holds its annual meeting in Lawrence on May 30 with about 150 visitors from across the state. Rev EK Stauber will give the invocation and talks by former postmasters and George H. Pair of Topeka. An afternoon car ride and social at Keke's Hall follow. Banks Brown to assist delegate from Lawrence office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Association of Fast Witicn Clerks
Lawrence
Seewir
EL Stauber
Finest
George H. Pair
Top
Jury Selection in Orpel Trial Faces Delays
In Wakeeawn AE on May 18, jurors for the Orpel case faced extended examination with 130 questioned and only one accepted by both sides. State's Attorney Deady received new testimony from an unsolicited informant alleging a link to Marian Lambert and local claims. The defense and prosecution continue rulings as the trial proceeds amid uncertain testimony.
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Orpel
Wakeewan
Yphon
Unity of
Wisconsin Attegent
Seith
Marian Lambert
Lake Forest High School
Dady
Mr. Deady
Lautbert
French Steamer Mira Reported Sunk in May
Lloyds reports the French steamer Mira has been sunk with no details given. Paris notes it is now clear the British steamship Bretria was sunk last week after a collision. eyewitness Verdun says three American citizens were aboard.
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Paris
Juunehelly
Sialusi
Trent
Lavarene
Hosen
Vicenza
Folyria
Folyria, Qua Layarone
Mira
Ioicdon
Eng
Lloyds
Wenneth Batton
la Rochelle
Bretria
Germans in United States urged to follow American laws
Washington May 18 German officials issued instructions via the German embassy urging all German citizens in the United States to observe American law. The move aims to quell alleged plots against U S neutrality and prevent any actions outside the law. Berlin officials want Americans to understand they will not countenace any legal actions by German citizens or sympathizers here.
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Bernstorf
United States
Washington, D.C
Ciermany
Ceanut
IL Owas
Berlin
United Test
Conmut von Bernstein
Tnt
Senulitheas
Corman
Scouts Canvass Town for Humane Society Support
Saturday scouts will canvass the town for the Humane Society raising funds to aid its work. Boys with connthevlar trees in the city will be noted while collecting and asked to distinguish park trees owned by the city from private trees.
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The
Humane Society
Lawrence
Hiuishe Society
Hes Parks
Tose
Regrets for Loss of Life in Sussex Sinking
The Swiss government announced two Swiss citizens died when the British steamer Sussex was torpedoed. Germany promised to indemnify the victims’ families. The piece ends with a reflection on unselfishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Federal Department
Geriman
West Point Preliminary Exam In Topeka
Three Lawrence men Private Frank Dunksey of Company H Private Kenneth Wright of Company M and Private Geo Woodward of the hospital corps are taking preliminary West Point examinations in Topeka today. A dozen other Kansas National Guard members also sit the test to be chosen for further West Point entrance exams at Leavenworth.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Frank Dunksey
Kenneth Wright
Geo Woodward
Hospital Corps
Wwrence
West Point
Kansas National Guard
West Point Leavenworth
School Bond Issue Under Review for Midland District
CLR Haw and the superintendent arrived in Topeka to file the school fund commission papers for the sale of bonds in district 62 Midland. Bonds were voted last week to build a new $1,000 school. The commission will consider the issue at the next meeting on May 25.
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Topeka
Ile
School Fund Commission
Bondas
Midland
Poison spray sickens first infantry sergeant near Vinland
Horace Tuttle, quartermaster sergeant of the First Infantry, fell ill after handling a fruit tree spray near Vinland. He was rushed by his father to Dr. Yates, who treated him overnight and believed he was out of danger. Spraying solution contained arsenic.
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Horace Tuttle
First Infantry
Vainland
Yates
Vinland
Tor
Turtle
Pulle
Stock Judging Experience at Lawrence Fair Event
Douglas County youths invited to Lawrence Saturday for stock judging at the Mounty Fair Association grounds near Vermont Street. Fred Laptad George Porteous and Al Smith mentor judges with instruction from Dr Brockleshy’s staff. County officers urge every interested youth to participate for practical experience prior to September contest.
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Fred Laptad
Geo. Porteous
al Smith
Vermont
George Porteons
Brockleshy
Fair Assoviation
Vouglas
Lawren
Tair
Stateshural
C. W. Murphy
County Fair Association
New Fleet Commander Named as Admiral Fletcher to Head Navy
Reports indicate a new fleet commander will be announced soon with Admiral Fletcher as the proposed commander-in-chief. Vice Admiral Hennow currently leading the First Division is expected to be reassigned, and Rear Admiral Coffman is listed for a forthcoming promotion to a higher role. The changes are set to take effect June 1 as Admiral Metelier completes his term as commander-in-chief.
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Fletcher
Fleet
Ington
iMans
le Rite
Sas
Strategie Wa Vt Admirral
Missouri Jayhawkers to host tennis series with Bar Theft team
The Missouri tennis team plans two series with the Bar Theft squad, starting tomorrow afternoon at Meook Field. The War men led by Capt. Dix Teaehenor have posted strong season form, and tomorrow and Saturday games are expected to be close and exciting. The Jayhawkers swept most singles against Oklahoma in recent two days.
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Missouri
Lawretire
Meook Field
War ‘Nen
Dix Teaehenor Hay
Jayhawkers
Oklahoma
Military Ball Planned at Woodland Park to Boost Armory
Company H announces a military ball at Woodland Park on Decoration Day Eve Tuesday May 31 to raise funds for the armory improvements. State National Guard officers will attend and invitations have been sent to Governor Arthur Cappen. Music will be provided by Exie Qhwens and Swede Wilson.
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Bvent
Woodland Park
Fae
Company Hi
National Guard
Arthard Cappen
de Wall
Exie Qhwens
Catholic Ladies Serve Successful Supper at Eeke's Hall
A large attendance enjoyed a Bue supper last night at Eeke's hall hosted by the Catholic Ladies group. Funds or purpose not specified and the event drew positive remarks from attendees.
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Eeke
Safeguard Bridge Plans Prompt Caution On Removal
Commissioner Cleland receives all correspondence on the Interurban project as the Kawgiver bridge remodeling is debated. The commission insists the bridge be rebuilt without disrupting traffic, with engineers confirming pile foundations will withstand high water before removing south end trusses.
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Cleland
W. W. Cleland
State Utilities
Kawgiver
TJ. Strickley
Addi
Comity
Amick
Geinfewichan
Sepiker
Klemm
Kansas high schools seek speakers for commencements
University officials report 102 Kansas high schools request commencement speakers this spring. About 25 leading members of the faculty prepared returns and will address events. Scheduled speakers include Professors Burdick and Butter, and deans Cooper and Walker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
F.R. Hamilton
Universitiension Division
Varhyenis
Commieneviment
Frenly
Prof
W. Hh
Burdick
Dean H
Butter
F. AG
Cooper
A. Bykelra
George
Foster
F. RB. Waiilton
Bo M. Hopkins
W. Folin
W. A. Mekeever
R.A. Seloveeler
Mark Skilinere
Chanewfor Rank Strong
Merle Thorpe
W. I. Swenholel
TN. van der Veies
Dean
F. Walker
Lawrence Fire Department Orders New Buick Six
Lawrence Fire Department orders a new chemical car to boost response capabilities. The Buick Six will be delivered to the department by May. Chief Reinisch and Assistant Chief Lawrence are in Kansas City arranging the purchase and inspection. The firemen's relief fund will deny the expense of the added equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Lawrence
Reinisch
Ch Lawrence
Kansas City
Death of Mrs Bryant in Lamar Colorado
Mrs Sarai Bell Bryant died Tuesday in Lamar Colorado at age fifty one from a brain hemorrhage. The body was brought to Lawrence for burial. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at two o clock from the AMSB church with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Bryant
Sarai Bell Bryant
Lamar
Colo
Lawrence Toads
AMSB
Oak Hill Cemetery
German Attacks Repulsed as Paris Reports Fort Captured
An official Paris bulletin says German assaults last night failed to take a redoubt at sbvaegurt while French forces seized a German fort on Hill 304 after heavy fighting. An Udine dispatch notes Austrian aircraft conducted several patrols near Venice with limited damage and minimal casualties.
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Paris
Sbvaegurt
Austria
Rome
Udine
Venice
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House Committee
Burda
Hela
Kansas Weather Report
Fidelity Trust Company
W. Y. [Morgan
Horace Tuttle Sersonary
Agricultural, College
Admiral Mayo
Atlantic
State Utilities Commission
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