Work or fight rule to mobilize draft age men
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a broad work or fight amendment to the selective service. After July 1 every registrant found idle or in a non useful occupation will be summoned, explain, and if no satisfactory reason given be inducted. Baseball players and other professionals may be required to join the army or take useful work. Local boards may extend this list as needed while guarding hardship to dependents.
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General Crowder
Wilson
Department of Labor
Crowder
United States
War Department
Germany
Sher
Mail Questionnaires to All the Farmers
Douglas county farm agent T E Moore reports about 260 letters sent to farmers to assess labor conditions for summer work. Responses indicate a developing labor shortage as baying and harvest time approach. Some men sign up for short term work, others for the full season, including Lawrence High School boys. The program mirrors similar county efforts statewide to coordinate farm labor.
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T. E. Moore
Douglas County
Kansas
Moore
Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber votes daily noon prayer for Allied victory
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce passed a motion by Dr. W. A. Young and Dr. F. E. Blair urging all business people and residents to cease work at noon for one minute to pray for Allied victory starting May 6, 1918. The vote followed remarks by Dr. S. S. Klyne and via mothers of soldiers. The plan aligns with Philadelphia efforts and local movement for communal prayer during the war.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. S. Klyne
Methodist Church
Lawrence
W. A. Young
FE. J. Blair
Wilson
Philadelphia
WAS CRAB CAR MILK DELIVERY CAR HITS CHILD
A Wilson dairy milk delivery vehicle lost power while climbing Twelfth Street. Brakes failed and it rolled backward down the hill. To stop it struck a four year old child of Prof L N Flint on Louisiana Street before skidding onto the sidewalk. The child suffered only minor bruises.
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Wilson Dairy
Twelfth Street
Louisiana Street
L. N. Flint
Taxpayer pays tenfold after cross letter
The Red Cross solicitor visited William Churchbaugh of Willow Springs township with a claim of about one dollar. He declined the demand and checked his tax receipts, writing a payment of seventeen dollars and seventy five cents.
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Red Cross
Wm. Churchbaugh
Willow Springs Township
KU Red Cross Drive Surpasses Quota With Over $2313 Raised
About half of University of Kansas students contributed this week yet more than $2313 has been raised, doubling the KU quota. A major drive continues today and Friday to reach 75 percent participation and earn an honor flag.
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University of Kansas
Red Cross
K. OU
Dry forces win second prohibition skirmish in house
Washington May 23 dry forces in the house won a preliminary vote for national prohibition in the food production bill. An amendment was approved refusing any of the 11 346 400 appropriation until President Wilson issues a proclamation prohibiting use of food in making intoxicants.
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Washington
Wilson
Attack on Beds Nurses Hit by Hun Planes
Allied dispatch reports Hun planes bombed bedsides and wounded nurses while tending wounded men under their charge. Casualties include nurses killed and others injured as air raids targeted hospital areas.
Bombing of Hospitals Near Railways Sparks UK Duty Warning
In France on May 23, German bombers attacked hospitals near rail lines, wounding nurses and American workers. A captured German captain claimed he ignored Red Cross signs, saying if the British place hospitals near railways they invite bombing. Paris also bombed by German aviators, with several sites struck.
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France
Red Cross
Paris
Germans Bomb British Hospitals Behind Front Lines
German airmen again bombed heavily hitting British hospitals behind the lines. The raids killed and wounded many personnel and patients across hospitals in the grouped area, with hundreds affected.
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France
Associated Press
Big Guns Ease Up With the American Army in France
The Associated Press reports a drop in artillery firing on American sectors in the official statement from American headquarters issued at nine o clock tonight May 23 in France.
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France
Associated Press
Americans Are Prisoners Washington May 283
Cable dispatch from Rome to the Italian embassy reports that Commander Pelleg rini and his men who torpedoed an Austrian battleship in Pola harbor on May 14 have been taken as prisoners. The announcement confirms their capture and detention by Allied forces.
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Washington
Pellegrini
Pola
Rome
Artillery Fighting Reported Near Ancre and Lens
London reports heavy artillery engagements in the Ancré valley southeast of Lens and in the Flanders salient in today’s official statement.
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Ancre
London
Ancré
Lens
Flanders Salient
One Kansan Lists WWI Casualties Washington May 23
Washington May 23 casualty list shows 14 killed in action 12 died of wounds 395 died of disease 9 slightly wounded 1 missing in action. It names Wm. Brogan St. Louis Mo died in action Finis Schooling Clark Mo died of wounds Lieut. John Mac Quire Jesse Deakins St. Joseph Mo and Claude P. Rose 519 North Neosho Cherryvale Kansas among those wounded or missing.
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Washington
Wm. Brogan
St. Louis
Finis Schooling
Clark
John MacQuire
Jesse Deakins
St. Joseph
Bred -Renick
Claude P. Rose
North
Neosho Street
Cherryvale
Kans
Chancellor Frank Strong Attends League for Permanent Peace Meeting
Chancellor Frank Strong of the University of Kansas reported that the League to Enforce Peace gathering in Philadelphia last week had strong influence toward securing permanent peace after the war. Ex-President Taft presided as league president with ambassadors from Great Britain Japan and France plus socialist and labor delegates pledging support.
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League
Philadelphia
Frank Strong
University of Kansas
W. H. Taft
Great Britain
Japan
France
Socialist Party
Labor
Arrival of 1500 Russian prisoners at Petrograd
The first contingent of 1500 Russian prisoners to be exchanged under the Russo-German agreement arrived in Petrograd, described to the state department as “veritable walking dead men.” The report follows a Rochester, New York visit by Mr. S B Coventry and remarks on domestic objections among some men and their wives.
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Washington
Petrograd
State Department
There’s No Limit By J I Johnson War Fund chairman
A Red Cross war fund appeal from May 2 calls for unlimited contributions. President Wilson urges no cap on gifts of men money or munitions to win victory. Red Cross leadership says needs will grow and doubling the quota is hoped, stressing service and sacrifice without limit to aid soldiers and the weary.
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St. Louis
Wilson
War Fund
New York
America
Red Cross
Davison
War Council of the Red Cross
Surprising Force of State Guards Address at Chamber
Dr Charles S Huffman Adjutant General of Kansas spoke to the Chamber of Commerce with 30 000 Kansas soldiers and 15 000 State Guard members noted as part of the national service. He praised Lawrence and its young volunteers and warned that those who refuse Red Cross support may be named in print. Dr W A Young claimed Douglas county had gone over the top in fundraising for the Red Cross and warned publications would name foes if funds were not contributed.
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Red Cross
V. A. Young
Kansas -Now
Army of
State Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Charles S. Huffman
Kansas
T Huffman
United States
Lawrence
Wilder
Meten Hy
Cits
W. A. Young
Douglas County
D. Re Holmes
National Army
DL Co Shields
Bottlers Forecast Sugar Savings With New Sweeteners
Bot tlers of soft drinks in the United States may save about 50 000 tons of sugar annually by using alternatives such as starch syrup maltose syrup and honey according to investigations by the Bureau of Chemistry United States Department of Agriculture. The bureau plans to provide bottlers with formulas that reduce actual sugar content in beverages to 0 percent or less while preserving taste and quality.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, DD
United States
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Elopement Debate Sparks Family Concerns
The text notes opinions on elopement among families dating marriage risks and costs. It argues eloping is popular as a form of conservation, suggesting it saves trouble and expense, while questioning its advisability.
His Secret Only for Presidents Wilson
Lord Mayor of Dublin refuses to let British see document in a confidential political clash. The stand underscores Irish-British tensions during wartime diplomacy. The document allegedly contains sensitive strategy or policy notes shaping Dublin’s stance toward London.
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Dublin
Passports Held Up As Irish Case Sparks Tense Conference
Dublin May 20 A two hour anti conscription conference at Mansion House read a British note demanding that Lord Mayor submit Irish documents for a U S trip. He refused saying only a direct message to President Wilson would be carried. Departure delayed to end of next week. Edward Shortt to present evidence on the supposed German plot in Ireland. publication delayed due to new evidence.
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Dublin
Mansion House
al J. Balfour
Wilson
Ireland
Edward Shortt
the Times
Germith
First Officials Duty Liberty Flag Unfurled at Half Mast
The Douglas county flag was raised to half mast at the courthouse in tribute to Sergeant Frank Crowder of Lawrence who died en route to France. The flag, presented by the Merchants National Bank to the Red Cross, marks its first display since its official reception.
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Sergi Crowder
Douglas County
Court House
Frank Crowder
Lawrence
Battle Fields
France
Red Cross
Te Merchant's National Bank
J. R. Hermes
Washington Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Kansas Seeks 90,000 Harvest Volunteers for Wheat Fields
Topeka reports Wheat harvest campaign aims to muster 90,000 men for ten days each. Larned official Frigzel says 30,000 more volunteers are needed for June 10 to July 20. Wages will be attractive and all able bodied men ages 25 to 45 urged to participate.
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Kansas
Topeka
Waneas
Tedas
Frigzel
Larned
Frizzell
Ihwansas
Prigzell
Burned dinner prompts early fire call in city
A smoke cloud rose from 718 Ohio street at noon due to a burned dinner and a faulty stove. Fire crews found only smoke with no damage. At 2 o'clock, a short circuit in wiring at 1002 Tennessee street started a small vehicle fire in Mrs. W. O. R. Bowersock's electric coupe. the loss remains undetermined.
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Mars
AL Co Meshersony
Ohio Street
Tennessee Street
W. O R. Bowersock
American Artillerymen Destroy German Batteries
The American artillery fire on the Picardy front is proven by reports that 10 German batteries active against American positions have been destroyed since the unit entered the sector. Aerial photographs show many accurate hits. American forces also disrupted enemy rear lines and ammunition dumps while patrols harassed German positions nightly.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Ina
Eneiis
Letter From Pvt. Pat M. Shook On Troop Train
A note tossed from a troop train in Lawrence was found and written by Pvt. Pat M. Shook of the 855th Infantry National Army. He says he does not want to be forgotten while he is over there fighting and hopes to see loved ones again after the war.
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Lawrence
National Army
Mena
Pvt
Pat M. Shook
855Th Infantry
Lawrence pays last respects to Sergt Frank Croviler
Lawrence held a solemn military funeral for Sergt Frank Croviler the third local resident to die since the war began. Three volleys and taps marked the service as the Kansas State Guard and Oak Hill cemetery honored the Koth Engineers member who died of meningitis aboard the transport Great Northern en route to France. City officials and university bands led the procession with all flags at half mast and city business suspended.
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Kansas State Guard
Lawrence
Sergt
Frank Croviler
Glen Otis
Camp Funston
Seret
Crowder
Koth
George Lo Kreecks
Lawrence Children Save Over $10 000 in War Savings Drive
Lawrence schools announce Thrift Stamp contest results with 100 percent participation at Quincy, Intermediate, and Pinckney earning Baby Bonds prizes for library and playground upgrades. High schools and trade schools contributed over $10,000 in savings, led by Intermediate first in March, Quincy second, Cordley third, with final ranking Pinckney narrowly beating Cordley. Awards to be presented tomorrow at participating schools.
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Guy H. Jageard
Thrift Stamp Committee
Lawrence
Quincy
Pinckney
War Savings
Cowboy School
Mar
Quincey
Cordley
Pincknes
Baby Fonds Ne
One engineer to represent class of forty two graduates
The ROU School of Engineering will have only one engineer from a class of forty two graduates represent at spring graduation. He is a chemical engineer while all other seniors are in active military service or have been called this week so they cannot attend the commencement. The class is the smallest to graduate in many years.
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R.ou. School of Engineering
Huss
Bins
Town boasts largest army and navy per size in nation
The Huntchin son Gazette reports Mareh of Tamwpeace attending the bagkurs convention. He asserts Lawrence possesses more men in Uncle Sam's army and navy than any U S town of its size, claiming notable wartime service proportion.
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Lawrence Woo
Mareh
Tamwpeace
Bonster
Lawrence
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
United States
Huntchinson
Washington Quake Sways City Early Morning Shocks
A heavy earth tremor struck Washington today centered at an undetermined point. Shocks subsided around 115 a.m. as seismograph records await removal, delaying firm data.
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Washington
Lawrence High Holds Final Assembly and Awards
Lawrence High School held its last assembly of the term with student council reports on salvage, Junior Red Cross funds, and summer plans. Basketball letters were awarded to seven boys led by captain Armin Woestermeyer, track letters to four, and a basketball pendant watch fob was presented to Coach Uhrlaub.
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Lawrence High School
Bowersock
Presbyterian Church
Rudolph Uhrliuch
Clarence Houk
Armin Woestermeyer
Gerald Pipes
Herbert Olson
Norris Stauffer
James Weed
Paul Endacott
Armi Woestermeyer
Paul O'Leary
Paul Patterson
Cary Rogers
Uhrlaub
Student Council
Harlan Carter
Stanley
Junior Red’ Cross
Miss Steward
Junior Red Cross
Red Gross
Miss Blair
Threshermen Meet on Wheat Saving Prices in Douglas County
Threshermen of Douglas county plan a Saturday meeting at 2 PM in Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss threshing problems and a proposed price schedule. The meeting follows a prior report by a farmer and threshing committee and invites representatives from the Kansas food administration in Wichita, though their attendance is not confirmed.
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Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
Food Administration
Kansas
Office of the Food Administration
Wichita
Hold Hog Meeting At Six Corners Club
The Six Corners Community Club and Farm Bureau met last May to discuss pork production during the war. Officers elected for the year include President J C Herriott Vice President S E Seetin Secretary Mrs Jacob Hammig Treasurer Jacob Hammig. Fred Laptad explained hog feeding and handling methods with diagrams. Refreshments of ice cream were served. Next meeting is June 21.
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Six Corners Club
Six Corners Community — Club
Farm Bureau
J. C. Herriott
S. E. Seetin
Jacob Hammig
Fred Laptad
Moise
Lynching of James Cobb Near Cordele Georgia
James Cobb, an accused Black man, was taken from a Cordele jail by a mob shortly after midnight. He killed Mrs. Roy Simmons seven miles east of Cordele and was hanged at the scene.
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Ngieper
Cordele
James Cobb
Roy Simmons
Here
To Fix Zinc Prices
Washington May 23 The price fixing committee of the war industries hoard has recommended to President Wilson that he fix the price of zinc traded at 12 1 2 cents a pound.
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Washington
the War Industries
Hoard
Wilson
Weather report fragment reports precipitation and temp
A partial weather note records yesterday’s temps and today’s high near 67 with 0.14 inches of precipitation. The reading is incomplete but indicates a cool, damp day ahead with light rainfall.
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N. Y
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J. I. Johnson
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