Great Verdun fight enters fourth month fighting on hill
Paris reports Verdun the long running battle entering its fourth month. German troops press along a seven mile front from Avocourt to Meuse near Dead Man Hill with 60 900 men and heavy batteries. Attacks of German infantry east of the Meuse were repulsed with heavy losses and French forces hold key positions on the river slopes.
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Paris
Vershin
Deal Man Hill
Meuse
Tle
Germany
Hrail
Verdun
Dead Man Hill
Meuses
Haudroniant
Austro Hungarian assaults push on Southern Tyrol fronts
Berlin reports heavy fighting on the Armentart Ridec Ridge as Austro Hungarian troops claim success in the southern Tyrol offensive. Captures include villages and many artillery pieces in a major push announced by the Austrian war office. Berlin also notes British positions near Givenchy en Gohelle taken, Italians driven from Lavaron Plateau, and the death of Gen Arthur Georges in Budapest at age 98.
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Berlin
Armentart Ridec
Tyrol
Givenchy-en-Gohelle
War Office
Alerlin
Sayville
Lavarone
Austrian War Office
London
Budapest
Arthur Georges
Naval bombardment heard in Baltic dispute reported
Reports from Kahnar in Sweden via Copenhagen describe a violent bombardment heard last night on the Baltic. The clash is believed to be part of a continued conflict between Sweden and Russia, with ships and shore defenses likely involved.
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Landen
Kahnar
Sweden
Baltic
Copenhagen
Sievina
Open Sweet Trial Delayed by Possible Lynching Threat
In Syracuse Kansas on May 22 the Archie Swot murder case faced a delay as Sweet’s attorneys filed a motion to quash the prosecution amid warnings of a possible lynching attempt. Judge Downer said he would rely on court officers to protect the accused while the judge sought evidence of a lawful public safety threat.
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Syracusa
Kans
Archie Swot
Sweet
Downer
Dottore
McCarter
Yiseuer, Agen
Festerday Anniversary of Sheriff Jon Destruction
Yesterday marked the sixtieth anniversary of the burning of the Free State hotel in Lawrence by border ruffians under Sheriff Jones. The hotel stood where the Eldridge house now sits and was burned May 21, 1861, sparking fierce tension as the first anti slavery incursion into Lawrence and stirring excitement across Kansas and the northern states.
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Free State
Lawrence
Sheriff Jones
Eldridge House
Kansas
Drainage work hampered by ground water delay
Ground water in the Maple Grove drainage ditch slows progress as quicksand forms and water runs in faster than it can be removed. Ayr Young, the contractor, asks the drainage board to postpone work until water recedes after last week’s rain raised the groundwater eighteen inches. A drainage board meeting is called for tonight to decide the action.
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Ehe Deey
Maple Grove
Ayr. Young
Drai Board
State Department Drafts Protest to Great Britain
The Stats Department prepared a note to London asking further protest against jilerlerenes with Angig. President Wilson discussed the draft today, and it may be sent to London tomorrow. The note framed at the State Department includes some of the President's own ideas.
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Stats Department
Great Britain
Washington, D. C
Pete de
Mexican Bandits Loot Foreign Mines Near Carranza District
Bandits attacked American and foreign owned mines at Quateo Civuenas and Sierra Mojada, looting houses and stores before looting the valley between Cienegas and San Pedro. reports place Yaqui bands and border tensions as Carranza’s note on the border likely to reach Washington. Marathon reports say Col Sibley’s column moved toward Bornitlas near the border while Langhorne’s detachment remains on the U.S. side.
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Texas
Quateo Civuenas
Sierea Mojada
Conn Springs
Hoquillis
Ottes
Cienegas
San Pedro
Birline
Carman
Cierra
Norhir
Yaquitie Dias
Cieuce
Washington
State Department
Carranza
Mexico Citas Beth
Ty Tepes
Hvs
Rodgers
Mexico City
Lees
Gletar Springs
Skate Department
Marathon
Flay
Bornitlas
Collene] Sibley
Auch
Major Langhorne
Col. Sibley
Horne Hive
Glenn Springs
Used professor's car leads to lengthy joyride
A professor's car was found damaged after a joyride. The vehicle had traveled about twenty miles before being dumped in front of a local house on Indiana Street. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby footage.
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Towle
Indiana Street
Birds Save Elms As Sparrows Fight Pests
A scientist led by C D Bunker at the University of Kansas tested 100 birds to study their diet and found elm tree pests in most crops. Thirty seven of the birds fed entirely on elm pests, while English sparrows spent significant time protecting trees by feeding on pests across the daylight hours.
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Werner
Haat
C.D. Bunk
Kansas
Bunker
Tunker
Eli
Mr. Bunker
Arisa
Kansas Weather Report Snapshot
Weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight with no major temperature changes. The report references yesterday and today and mentions a 2 p.m. update indicating steady, calm skies with light winds and no significant atmospheric shifts anticipated.
Woman shoots Bayard farmer after claiming ruined life
Mrs. Ruby Stevens, 23, admitted planning the shooting of Clifford Kistner, a Bayard area farmer, after alleging he ruined her life and fathered her child. Kistner, 24, was killed at his home doorway. Stevens was arrested in Milford and later confessed mothering a daughter and fleeing with the child.
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Lola, Kans
Ruby Stevens
Clifford Kistner
Cari Watlis
Bayard
Kastner
Mistner
Olf
Stevens
Miltrod
Hincaid
Kang
Columbus
Kans
Kistner
Garnett
Igtuer
Divorces Granted In Busy Civil Court Session
In a rambling afternoon docket Judge Smart pressed through numerous civil actions. Several divorces were granted, including Marie Bouglas from Albert Bnghes and Nina Dell from John Bell, with costs assessed to the defendants. Blaine Venerable was ordered to secure $40 in a separate case and to provide medical attention for dependents within ninety days. A partition suit involving Johanna, May Morgan, and a commission was approved, with Walking National Bank awarded a judgment in a related matter.
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Erga
Tuite
Joyce
Marie Bouglas
Ee Daur
Albert Bfnghes
Octavia Moore
Charles Moore
Nina Dell
John Bell
Jennie L. Daniels T
Beury Daniels
Blaine
Barry
King Adams
Wits
Johanna Havin
May Morgan
William Fitzpall Leonard Nailer
Fred Nave
Walking National Bank
Blosson Hartison
Helen McNish
Frank Williams
Fat Deay
F Meierholter
Appry
Clarence W
Troubled Weekend In Slevite Police Court Proceedings
A troubled weekend unfolds as Slevite police court hears multiple infractions. Dirk, a local youth, is accused of assaulting a bystander after a Saturday night dispute on Massachusetts Street. A warrant is issued for his arrest while a separate case against Tiss Brooks is continued. Antonio Hernandez admits drinking at Windin bar. he is fined 26.50 and released on promise to pay the rest later. The court schedules additional charges and continuations for other defendants.
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Lay Dirk
Sheruan
Massachusetts
Dirk
Polies
Tod Martin
Lawrened
Fuori
Mull
Fearing
Philips
Boly Jiibson
Tiss Brooks
Elain
Brooks
Antonio Hernandes
Windiad
Reverend George Darsie Leads KV Chapel Bible Services
Rev. George Darsie, new pastor of the Lawrence Christian church, conducts morning services at KV Chapel. He presents topics on the Bible including what the Bible is for, why it is true, how it is understood, how it consoles, and why it will never pass away.
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Geo. Darsie
K. V
Phapel Serviers
George Darsie
Liaorence
Christian Ehirgh
Successful Tag Day Reports Incomplete For Humane Society Drive
Reports from several scout leaders to Secretary Boltz of the Y M C A indicate the Saturday tag day for the Humane Society was financially successful. Many leaders未 completed totals, delaying the overall amount and elm tree counts by troop. Death of Howell Walker Listed. funeral plans set in Kansas City with services in Lawrence.
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Boltz
The
Humane Society
Differnt Scout
Howell Walker
Howell Madison
John
Hannah Walker
Kansas
Civ
Kans
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Clark
Oink GH
Your Vacation Promises Leisure And Useful Advice
A faded ad style passage urges readers to plan a vacation selecting routes resorts and gear. It touts health vitality and enjoyment while encouraging use of the newspaper’s vacation advertising columns for ideas and product suggestions.
Civic League Vote Shapes Federation Ties
A civic league meeting on Saturday resolved to remain linked with the Federation while preserving its autonomy. Amendments to the Federation constitution were debated, including dropping the league as a subordinate body and reestablishing a Civic Federation with new HaitiFians. No immediate separate organization was announced. fall plans include forming a committee for upcoming entertainment.
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Monaneeting
Podera
Uhthe
Civic League
Todl
Vale
Imaintaing Ani
Ethbs
W. Malet
Federation
Hy B
Civic
New HaitiFians
Civic Lene
Mes
de Nias
Mover
O' Bryan
Alford
Pred Williams
JC. Crew
Mrs. 2
Missouri Tennis Team Arrives for Two Day Meet at Des Moines
The Missouri university tennis squad arrived for a two day contest with Kansas. Captain Teachenor Cow and Brian lead the team as they prepare for the Valley Conference meet at Moines over Friday and Saturday.
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Missouri University
Kansas
Merchants Luncheon Noted by Local Association
Merchants and Fare Association holds its regular midday luncheon tomorrow at 12 30. Members will discuss prominent business matters before the meeting and address committee reports.
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Merchart
Tomormow
Lawrence Boys Eye West Point Education Chance
Two Lawrence youths have a chance at West Point after top finishes in Topeka prelims. Omie E. Decker led, Frank Dunkley placed third, with Mio Brownsfield second among eleven taking the exam. Governor Cappor names the top three and seeks alternates for West Point entrance. George Woodward of Lawrence ranked among the next trio.
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Lawrence
West Point
Topeka
Omie E. Decker
Frank Dunkley
Cae Te
Leavenworth
Congr
National Guard
Capper
Kansas
Aici
War Department
George Woodwanl
Lapyrence
Hospital Corps
Uxmuiudion
Stock judging proves attraction at Haskell contest
Boys and girls in Haskell show great interest in a new stock judging contest to be held during county time in September. Secretary Ws Murphy noted enrollments include Frank Mate and Antoine laDeux, both past prizewinners, with at least 500 entries expected. The program aims to educate youth about stock buying and selling as the county fair prize money depends on premiums.
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Vermont Street
Ws. Murphy
Haskell
Antoine laDeux
Murphy
Jesse Penn
Allan Mitchell
Cieho
Frank Matt
Ben Pretty
Robert Leonard
Lester Cooper
Kharl Nn
Elwood Smith
Das Dill
Rui Archie
Good Voice
Thomas Kird
Elwood Cerye
Isaac Wide
Chine
Flenry Leh Ellard Rooks
Dew Qaitrick
Edward MiClelland
LaBeux
Jerry Ilbuek
Walakimies
Alex
Proeto
Aah Spicer
Arent
Alfred Taylor
Kenneth Bryant
Roberd
Lipid
Douglas County
Fadia
Civiney Fis
Addres
McArthur Dairy Department
Maskellstitute
Orde
Funeral of Stewart McLean Held in Oak Hill Cemetery
The funeral for Stewart McLean who died Saturday was held in the afternoon from 334 Locust Street. Lean was born in Edinburgh Scotland and interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
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Stewart McLean
Summer Training Camps for ROTC Cadets
A junior Grinstead and freshman Lorenz from an unnamed university plan military training camps. Grinstead will attend Fort Delathorone in June and remain until June 30. A freshman from Hotter U is set for Plattsmouth camp. A detective is hired to monitor a clever, elusive man and ensure he cannot be caught.
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RB. Grimstead
W Satilat
A. Lorenz
eVinnastum
I Rhen
Grinstead
Fort Delathorone
Juanes
Plattshore
Objections to the Interurban Franchise Discussed
A Lawrence city commission meeting will discuss objections to the proposed interurban franchise. Judge Smart granted a temporary injunction, barring connection of the interurban line with the city line until the petition is resolved, with city officials reporting extensive committee input and pending election considerations.
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Heddings
M. E. Skotstad
Lawrence
Machusetts Street
Sixth
Interarranchise
Pinckney School Ro
Lawrence Shel
City -Commission
Mornin
Jiuleo Smart
Ile City
Tranels City
Interaeation
Secretary at Chicago note on Republican conventions
A secretary in Chicago notes that an assistant secretary of the national Republican committee attended conventions in the 1920s and 1942, highlighting the role in past party gatherings and the continuity of party administration across decades.
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Chicago
Prine Pal
National Republican
Ois National Committee
Avention
University near exams tightens campus pace
With classes ending today at the University only four recitation days remain. Next week marks the start of E. U. semester examinations. Mount Oread sees limited outside activity as Spooner library fills with students pushing to raise work to standard.
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E. U
Mount’ Oread
Spooner_library
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