Verdun Line Under Heavy Shell Fire
Reports describe German and French forces in near stalemate with intense shelling along the Verdun front. Artillery bombardments devastate trenches, drive mutal losses, and halt advances on both sides as German and French divisions engage near Cumieres and Dead Man Hill on the Verdup sector.
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Vaz
Sas
Havk
Fred Wnaphiine
Berlin
London
Cumieres
Dead Man Hill
Verdup
War Office
Allies to Restore Serbia Hold Talks in Athens
A Serbian prince told the Associated Press that any peace settlement must include Serbia restoration. In Greece, officials stated all allies demand terms before ending the war. Meanwhile a man released on bond awaits a preliminary hearing after a prior arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Athens
Greece
Alexander
Peters
Associated Press
Seria
Senate committee votes to report Branes nomination to Supreme Court
The Senate judiciary committee today approved sending Louis Branes's nomination to the full Senate after a largely party line vote. Senator Sheikls arrived to discuss the decision with colleagues, while several members spoke about timing as confirmation awaits formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Senate Judiciay
Senate
Louis PD
Branes
de Geile
Peqnoetat
Peanessee
Juel Iiti
Seuttor Smith
Bat Weil
Chastins
Twa
Wesel
Mnet
Onlin
Culberson
Ogyormuith
Chilton
4yNiorman
Ehteher
Nshwisi
Viola
Wailet
Wanmite
Nelson
Iltiawhisin
Sitherhand
Ween
Lori
Cuturis
Wife Fages Husband Witness Against Wife Fages Husband
A trial records a murder case involving a husband and wife with the wife testifying against her spouse. The testimony covers autopsy details and disputed actions around the father-in-law’s death and estate matters. Names and places referenced include Waite, Peck, Grand Rapids, New York, and Detroit areas, with dates and testimonies about the deceased father’s visit and will questions.
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New York
Olin
de Mardivick
Somecvitle
S. da
Plis
Grandolapids
Areir
Clara Landise
Peck
Deere
Hnn
Waite
Ram
Adbertias Moore
Father Owas
Peek
Abby
Gowans Deed Opens Land for University Street
S W Gowans donated land to open a forty foot street connecting the campus to the south area. The paved road will link with the University camps aiding growth and access for the Hat town quarter.
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Indiana Street
University
Ems
S. W. Gowans
Gawans
He University
Hat
City Jail Holds Pierson On Charge After Arrest
Pierson was jailed last night on a charge of Heindvink. This morning an assault charge was filed against him and Wilson. A hearing in police court is set for tomorrow morning. Curiosity surrounds whether a mail order detective ever caught anyone after being caught for a high prize tin badge.
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Chiyyned Pierson
Heindvink
Wilson
Uisiit
Bork
Mora Ying
Episcopalians Boost Pension Fund Drive Statewide
The Episcopal Church of America reports a push to fund a pension plan for rectors. With $5,000,000 raised, pensions begin at age sixty eight or earlier for health issues. Diocesan delegates from Kansas attend the convention, led by Rev. Dr Evan Alexander Edwards. Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts chairs the campaign, aiming to endow a large fund and support church needs.
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Charel
America
Mimbters
Tatanees
FM. Perkins
B. M
Woonan
Laseranen
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Nunes Lawrence
Kansas
Falwarda
Apparatus Arrives for Evaporation Station Setup
Equipment for an evaporation station arrives from Washington to the university through the Weather Bureau chief Pro C Marvin. The kit includes a still well break gauge thermometers and other components. Dr Chas A Shull of the Botany department will supervise the station's setup and protection.
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Washington
C. P. Marvin
Flora
Haworth Fall
Chas. A. Shull
Botany Department
Charse
Vic University Station
Dr Ogden to Speak Second Faculty Address
Dr Ogden will deliver the second faculty address tomorrow in Laser Hall, detailing his work at WK and his recent professorship at Cornell. The talk outlines ongoing faculty aims, with plans to continue teaching next year as part of the university’s scholarly program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Osten
Ofelowk
Aniversity
Cornell University
Geden
Belleve
Episcopal Convention Revives Cards At District Meet
Abn artd Mrs M and Mrs RLM Hoye attend the Episcopal church Nunsas digrese convention. Gen Wilder S Mietealf will attend the state military board meeting in Topeka tomorrow.
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Rlm
Episcopal Church
Military Board
Wilder S. Mietealf
State Military Board
Topeka
Kansas Weather Summary
Weather lines indicate yesterday and today with generally fair skies. Tonight will be mostly clear with continued warmth likely into Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Injury Hospitalized Railroad Worker Faces Uncertain Return
Lawrence native Guy Griffith sustained a serious leg injury at Phoenix while working on the Santa Fe Eastern railroad. He remains hospitalized with a knee injury and his civil service exam plans may be delayed as doctors determine if he can return to work. Griffith is a Lawrence High School and University of Kansas graduate.
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Guy Griffith
K. A
Lawrence
Phoenix
Giviffith
Zona & Eastern Railroad
Civil Service
Federal Service
Lee Waa
Merc Griffith
Ire
Lawrence Ligh Setout
Wid
University of Kevsas
Ari- Var
River Rising Delays River Bridge Work
River floodwaters threaten to rise again with more rain in the Sunny watershed while engineers warn of continuing high water. Crews reinforce the old structure and safeguard driftwood with tightened lines as work on new concrete bridge girders awaits delivery this week.
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Kanaus
Bose
Hays
Hay
Taive
Diridwe
Kangas Chiniel
Ibis
Missouri Valley Bridge
Mid Iron Company
Studion Company
Revenue Inspector Praises Lawrence Register of Deeds
A Wichita revenue inspector praised the Lawrence Register of Deeds office for handling the revenue stamp business. He said the office was in the best shape examined in the state and commended TL Lawrence for a near-perfect record.
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Cleveland Syon
Wichita Allies
Lawrence
Register of Decibs
Register of Deeds
Sie
Teachers From Other States Attend Institute Here
Teachers from Oklahoma and Colorado will visit the offices for the only superintendents conference this year. The event signals strong interest in a full session of the Maskell Institute and the Venelas County Nerul schools. The article notes high cattle prices in Kansas City and a record local market for prime steers.
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Okishoms
Colorado
Vations Parks of
Kitnsas
Sunituer
Maskell
Venelas County
Kansas’ City
Ani
Merchants Leave Asewood Closed All Day Tuesday
Local merchants listed including Spot Cash Grocers Strong Bros and others will close all day Tuesday for Deworation Day. No deliveries will be made by merchants during the closure. A quotation about optimism contrasts rain spoiling picnics with wheat value.
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Leaveasewood
Spot Cash Grocers
Strong Bros
Tetas Cash Grocery
Tigelowash Basket Grocery
Jangrenee Grocery
Tolloway & Jones
S. S. Grocery
Waestall
Thacaton Bro W
AL Dioniire
Amd
Haskell Exposition Graduating Feature at Institute
The Haskell Institute announces a June program featuring an industrial exhibit called the Haskell Exposition and the senior play Chief Strong Arm's Change of Heart. Chancellor Strong will deliver the commencement address on June 6, with Rev. George Dares preaching the sermon.
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Haskell
Washington
Ciss
Wenrich
Chief Strong
Chief Strong Arm
Everidge Benton
Eagle Feather
James Willis
Forrest Vandall
Moon Bear
Marie King
Margaret
Shining Eyes
Elsie Slater
Sam
Josuah Morton
Columbia
Irene Kollenbaum
iHaskell
Strong
George Dares
Iuycate
Strong Arm
Wedeball
Sarah A. Browns
Butts
Chief Strong Arn
Marriage Licenses Issued By Court Clerk
Yesterday the probate court issued marriage licenses to Th Rover and Delta M Barber of Topeka and to Pred A Selueumler of Eagle Grove Iowa and Nora Birgoyne of Viniand
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Jadee Lindley
Th. Rover
Delta M. Barber
Topeka
Pred
A. Selueumler
Eagle Grove
Lowa
Nora
Birgoyne
Viniand
Double Header Ends Even as Kenzas Meet Sigma Phi Sigmas
Yesterday afternoon on Hamilton field the Kenzas and the Sigma Phi Sigmas staged a double header in Lawrence. The series finished with an even split. Meanwhile a new University publication titled the Kansas Chemallurgist appears this week with articles on chemistry problems. Charles Starkweather was in Kansas CPxloa and Mrs. Mary Polf moved her residence to 25 West Ninth Street Kentucky Street.
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Lawrence
Kenzas
Sigma Phi Sigmas
Hamilton Field
Mary. Polf
Kentucky Street
West Ninth Street
Progressive convention in Topeka names electors and backs Roosevelt
Lawrence delegates including Prof. F A Cowper and Dr Alberta Corbin elected as presidential elector candidates at the Progressive state convention in Topeka. William White urged readiness for electors, as the group favored allying with Republicans only if Roosevelt is nominated, with no other office candidates discussed.
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Pwo Lawrence
Topeka
Vesterda
FA. Cowper
Cat Iy
Repubicans
Roosevelt
White
Chicavo
County weighs new plan for interurban bridge
County commissioners consider a revised bridge design placing arches at thirty two feet apart to ease flood risk and reduce obstruction. The Missouri Valley company objects to delaying completion of the concrete bridge while engineers review the interurban span.
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Missouri Valley Company
Ori Vallese
Kilkin
Missouri Valley
Hove
Ieree Quest
Lecture Recital by Prof Nevin Ends Woodlawn Course
Professor Arthur Nevin of Universitas School of Fine Arts will appear at North Lawrence Christian Church on Friday, the final Woodlawn lecture, with doors closing at 8 oclock. Nevin’s recital highlights a busy year and marks support for future community music efforts. Improved health noted for Mr A Marks after critical residence illness. son’s remarks hint at family tensions.
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Nevin
Arthur Nevin
Universitas School of Fine Arts
Leeforewerttak
North Lawrence Christian Church
Woodlawn
Avclack
Nevins
Durine
Lawrence
Waivers Board
Rejected Franchise Delays Interurban Plan in Lawrence
Lawrence city commission denies the interurban franchise as filed and votes to consider a revised proposal. Officials discuss route, revenue, freight impact, and referendo options while a temporary waiting room is opened on Bridge Street for the projected line to North Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Iterurban
Conmission
DD. Niemmn
Inlerwvhan
Conistover Cleland
Down
Klemm
Interuchan
Lawreniee City
Tine
Aklenrear
City
Bridge Street
Interyr
North
Convisions
Cotmeil
Cleland
Holvefield
Otte Iseher
Lawrence Ierested
Tie
Cochmens
Interururbans
Death of James Burke at his brother’s home
James Burke died this morning at his brother Steve Burke's home after a four week illness of varbuneles. Born in Massachusetts he was years old last Saturday and came to Kansas in 1870 where he resided. He managed Robertson Furniture Store for many years. The funeral will be Thursday at 10 o'clock at St Celestia's Church and Catholic cemetery north of Fawn.
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Perry, Bar
James Burke
Steve
Mr. Burke
Massachusetts
Ilo
Kansas
Robertson Fugauiture
St. Cevelia
Ebarely
Fawn
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Sebnert
Junk Herriott
Univer
New Universe
Charles Starkweather
Alberta Corbin
Progressives
Flace
A. Marks
Marks
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Perry
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