Pershing to Lead First Expedition to France
President Wilson ordered a division of regular troops under Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing to be sent to France at the earliest practicable date. The move follows the Selective Draft War Army Bill and aims to answer France’s plea for substantial American aid against German aggression.
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Washington
Wilson
John J. Pershing
France
America
Roosevelt
John Joseph III
Americus Fir
Mexico
Villa
Het Nis
Cuba
Philippines
Pershing
Missouri
University of Nebraska
West Point Military Academy
ESIG
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Presidio
San Francisco
War Department
Bureau of Insular Affairs
General Pershing
Marines to France with Pershing Expedition
Washington May 1 A Marine regiment under Col Chas A Uogan will join the Pershing Expedition to France. The unit, formed from veterans of Haiti Dominican Republic and Cuba, will include about 600 men and be armed equipped and organized like the army’s division force.
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Tehe Pershing
Washington
Chas A. Uogan
Blaiti
San Domingo
Cuba
France
Daniels
Tropic
Tnkings
Recruiting Patrol In Osborne County Captures 35 Recruits
Lieutenant Hugh Crawford recently commissioned in the Kaneda National Guard engineering company leads recruiting for the Third Regiment at Downs. He has enlisted thirty five men with more in prospect. One applicant is practicing stretching, another diet adjustments to gain weight, and a third received dental work to meet requirements.
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Hugh Crawford
Osborne
County
Hugh Craw
Kaneda
National Guard
Downs
Crawford
Elm Tree Bill Delays City Payments In Lawrence Budget
City of Lawrence faces a $2,200 Elm Tree bill delaying fire hose purchases funded from the general fund. Finance Committee plans to adjust the budget to avoid over drawing, with officials saying funds were not provided to cover the expense. McAdoo to speak in Topeka May 25 to Kansas Banker Association about floating the liberty loan.
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Lawrence
Jdawtic
Hefield
McAdoo
Hansit- Topeka
Ward
Treasury
McAdno
Kansas Banker Association
Belgium Front Proposes U.S. Defense for Clean Camps
Lawrence Commuter asks whether first troops may go to assist Congress in a plan. Mothoop Abeed linked to the inquiry, suggesting allied action to defend camps and maintain order as debates unfold.
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U.S
Belgian Front
Lawrence
Congress
Conscription Debate Highlights Training Camp Controversy
A chaotic meeting in Lawrence Yo Moa district raises calls to compel phat conscription to purge lewd women from camps. Governor Staubs backs a resolution for intensified investigation and swift passage of a law to curb disorder and ensure wartime efficiency.
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Lawrence Yo
Teddy
Staubs
Medah
Band Concert at Park Aids Headquarters Company Benefit
Park concert features March program with medley overtures and dance numbers. Performers include Robbers Sippe and Rosita selections, American Patrol, Welles Selection, and Prasker Bugats. Proceeds support Headquarters Company mission.
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Gee Yons
Hero 4
Sippe
Rosita
Tobin
Welles Seleeton
Sohemi Betty
Prasker
Representative DDE Member Orie ef few fr ming Cal
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a note about a representative or DDE era member and Cal War veterans. Details are unclear due to garbled letters and incomplete phrases. The readable fragments reference a five person group and a crew, with stray numbers and dates.
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Orie
Sean
Call for Strength in Russia as Army Morale Urges Liberty
The piece reports Milukoff refusing a cabinet post amid Russia’s push for liberty. Soldiers and sailors rally around Minister of War Berensky to back civic freedom and a democratic Russia. The Duma and cabinet debate policy shifts while pleas for morale and national duty echo through the ranks.
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Russia
Detrograd
Berenesky
Gan
Piurt
Vallon
Duma Committee
Ben OY
M. Milukoff
Ministry of Eduction
Pinckney May Fete Celebrates Local School Children
A Pinckney May Fete featured a parade of elementary students from pre K through sixth grade in costumes and dances. The event highlighted performances by the Peewee and Fourth Grade groups, crownings, folk dances, and a pageant led by teachers and director Mrs. Russ, showcasing student discipline and school spirit.
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Qaurt
Mary Pete
May Chiven
Byvelva Alpich
Leheces McCain
Soa Pelzies Plelen Witten
Kedswaereds
Reth Prodiegel
Migrgearet Lange
Charles Browne
Ruth Christine
James Endicott
Vier van Mens Cel
Johie Bandacett
Mawere Catt
Gts
Ydehaldeen Ag
Geri
Gerade
Geok
Danete Beane
Doretis Perkins
Esfete
Fara
Mre Russ
Thet Schonts
Tonekney Eehout
Kansas Weather Report Uncertain skies and possible storms
Unsettled conditions with likely showers and thunder tonight. Cooler temperatures expected Sunday in the north as a front moves through.
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Hansas
Bo Meret
KU Summer School Boosts Credit for Service Aims
The Kansas University summer program offers three years of summer study earning one year of university credits for instructors. A regular four week session runs July 4 to August 15, with a second division starting after commencement to accommodate those seeking military service. Notable instructors from Ottawa University, University of Michigan, and Teachers College are listed among the faculty.
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Baiman National
Attrust
Dveneas
Atany
Ampust
Woeddy
Sehool Co
Sinmanen Sessim
Imax
KK. Co
Willian B. Wibson
Dielagieah “Ienyns
Ottawa University
Schurz
Uni
Robbins
New York
Caerwail
Ead
Hone
Ecomanie
Pryce
Don Tor Ceeliege
Payette
Megind Cini Alina Croodsving Trea
Gakband
Cal High Velo
US Department
Dean Kelly
Suntiiesa
Arvin Olin
Alt. Wallan K. Be Walker
J Ww
Rivekinar
Th. Pets. GR
Cortith Wow
Mutler
Amd
Coburn
Ranaty
Pete Gine
Extorscon
Cregarent Pretione
Piet
Tim Yerbae
Speent Betiuvers
Sarnieaneedd Tarecke Atma Geodon Iaetardes
Western State
Nemach School
Koalamavoo
Politiew Ecmeniyy
Vineyard Osniversite
Ah OM
War Cartoons Displayed to Aid Red Cross Fund
A display of wartime cartoons at a university raises funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds go to the treasury of the local relief effort, with plans to hire two women to oversee the sale and exhibition.
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Biriaing Fa
Red Cross Fund
Baat
Patel
Heen
Dinhiy
Herc Sans
Satradriestreet
Pon
Geedoniwerwitt
Baebes Earteen
Pheseurt
Eee
Will Move to Lawrence and Hold Public Sale
A, T Lot Ginchans announces retirement from his Aunayside Farm north of Milland and will relocate to Lawrence in June. A public sale of livestock and farming gear is planned, with Moore and H. VY. Stone assisting. Pottery lake swimming will be allowed next week with guards on site. until then swimmers are asked to desist.
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T. Lot Ginchans
Aunayside
Orany
Karingt
Milland
A. T. Nottinghao
Lawrence
Urs Chinery
Heveehald Gos
Moores
H. VY. Stone
Potterlake
Prize Winners Named in Local County Contest
The county beauty contest awarded twenty six prizes to top entrants. Winners include Katherine Khoisteed and George Cassy with Aurelie Paeades second. The event highlighted student performances and will continue with a Saturday May 2 public event at the city auditorium.
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Torpey A
Wiig
Mea BP
J Iinsen
S. Fate
Uae
Cevanedl
Katherine Khoisteed
BaGeorge Cassy
Aurelie Paeades
Errond
Stoats
Wweek
Stanton Olinger Elected President At Cable Meet
The article notes that Dye Olinger has been elected president and will assume duties at the college in June. It mentions the I UC interscholastic track meet and participation of about 100 high school athletes from Kuan Topeka Lawrence and nearby areas. A separate larceny case is described with Adbert Peterson bound over to district court for allegedly snatching a watch from a brakeman at Santa Fe. trial set for November.
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Stanton Olinger
Gane
Staton Olinger
Ener Hive
Adele Tine
Stern Dake
Buenas Vita Cable
Ovhich
Dye
Olinger
College
Dan Cty
I. UC
Mee Cook
Kuan
Topeka
Laerence
Aunaesus
Erou Ment
Chas Myranine
Adbert Peterson
Peterson
Santa Fe
Plans Under Way for Registration Day Observance
Regulations changed allow immediate registration of absentees and sick persons after the Presidents proclamation. Douglas County sets up registration headquarters with Sheriff Woodward and officials coordinating local placers. The Lawrence Rotary Club urges a broad Douglas county observance on June 5 with committees from civic groups meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence to plan events.
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President Wilson
Douglas County
J. R. Woodward
Geo Brune
BE. D. F. Phillips
Woodward
Arthur Capper
Hix
Wiar
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Atain
Wo CL Fox
Otarians
Western Union
Westminster Board Coniret Meets At Lacyrenees
Westminster board members from the Presbyterian group will convene at Lacyrenees next Thursday to discuss a successor to Dr. Stanton Olinger who was elected president of Buena Vista College at Stern Lake. Delegates from various state sections are expected, with national secretary for Uni work of the Presbyterian present to confer.
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Presbyterian Board
Westminster Hall
Lacyrenees
Stanton Olinger
Buena Vista Celege
Stern Lake
AML
Dro Ro C
Uniwork
The
Presbyterian
Mary Gower Hill 15 Dies After Illness In Lawrence
Mary Gower Hill age 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Hill died this morning after an operation for appendicitis. She was a Lawrence High School student born in Lawrence and known for her lovable character. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Unitarian church with private burial and no flowers.
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Mary Gower Hill
Irving Hill
Unitarian Church
Mary Gover Hill
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Enlisted in Navy Hart Goes to Great Lakes for Training
Enlisted in the Navy Floyd G Hart a student in electrical engineering at the University has joined as an electrician and reported to the naval training station at Great Lakes Illinois Hart is the son of George Hart of Topeka formerly of Lawrence
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Navy
Floyd G. Hart
The
University
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes, Ill
Hart
George Hart
Topeka
Lawrence
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