Verdun Battle News From French Front Stirs War Opinion
Paris reports heavy fighting at Verdun with German counterattacks and French artillery delaying gains near Creneieres. Austrian and Italian actions are noted with aerial and naval clashes. Rome mentions Austrian air and gunboat losses and a bombing on Porta Ferraje during a wider Adriatic theater update.
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Paris
Verdun
Germany
Meuse
Nerrow
Ta Hie
Angest Oal
Near Death Condition Reported For Italian War Leaders
Fragmentary OCR notes mention high level Italian officials, including a minister of war, in fragile health or near death. The garbled text references May 25 and mentions names like Galieni and Cinheni with unclear roles. The piece seems to report on a government leadership health crisis amid wartime.
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Neral Galieni
Fomeral Cinheni
Carer
True Bill Against Casement Refiled in London Trial
The grand jury has retried high treason charges against Sir Haver Casement, Sinn Fein leader, in London. Daniel Biries and others are implicated in the case as the Sinn Fein revolt continues.
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Casement London
Tian Jury
Sir Haver Casement
Sinn Whin Revall
Daniel L. Biries
Boy Confesses to Murder in Aurora Home
A 14 or 15 year old boy admits killing a girl in her Aurora home after entering while her father was away. He reportedly strangled the victim and later broke down under questioning. Mrs. Collins found the body and alerted police as investigators questioned the teen.
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Aurora
Vknna Wollins
Clack Metrou
Ilr
Hier Wether
Navy bill challenged by minority in House report
Washington May. Minority on the House Appropriations Committee labeled the naval appropriation bill as inadequate. They urge more liberal allowances and suggest two aircraft carriers, a larger submarine fleet, and expanded naval defenses opposed to the majority’s plan.
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Washington
Dnewaboes
House
United States Navy
Hopuebilig 5
Hyensure
Iatile
Smast
Iistead
Erowlion Ois
Sisit
Ily
No Move for Peace Prospects for Wartime Peace Talks
Washington on May 27 President Wilson signals possible peace mediation efforts but stresses any settlement must protect global interests. Reports indicate Hensley of Missouri urged a conference at war’s end to discuss mechanisms to settle international disputes. The president did not commit to specifics, inviting broader consideration of peaceful avenues.
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Washington
Wilson
Tearkey Chauchetie
la Neuteal
Peave Tu Katrope
Belligorents
Marion
Wilson Silnor
Ilis Entiers
White House
Hensley
Missouri
Naval
Ite
United States
Henslex
Privciales
Henstey
Mob at Oskaloosa follows cobbler attack claim
In Oskaloosa Kansas a mob harassed a cobbler named Metee after an alleged assault on a twenty year old girl. Sheriff Ozdriet and others escorted Metee to Topeka. The suspect, a widow, is linked to Jefferiny County. McGee confessed guilt to the County Attorney Phinney.
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Ira McGee
Oskaloosa
Kan
Jeri
Sherif
McGee
Phinney
Baldwin Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration Play Prominent Part
Baldwin prepares a large town wide celebration for July 4 to honor historical incidents in the county and state. The program features a campus concert, a basket dinner, a Children’s song performance, a twilight concert by the Lawrence military band, a large ball game, and a dramatic presentation The Spirit of 56. The event includes a special train from Topeka and a focus on the Civil War era and Kansas history with plans for extensive scenery and a large cast.
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Baldwin
Lawrence
Balidwin
Waldwin
Donghis
Kanesus
Black Clack
Kansas
Union
Dell Oxen
Lny
Tlo'¢Lock
Company
Tawrener
Hauisis
Saverio Arthur Capper
Lawrence Military Band
Atta
Hay
Diay
Free State
Topeka
Aly 4
Ysati
Col
Simmer
Jefferson
Davis
Kanis
Where Is the Doctor A Kansas City Mystery Case
Police trace a missing Dr. Stoermann from Wan City who was reportedly jailed in Lawrence after a drunken disturbance on a Union Pacific train. Friends believed he was jailed there and sought bonds, but authorities say he has not been in Lawrence for over a week.
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Kansas City
Stoermann
Wan City
Lawrence
Alter
City
Shermany
Kansas Weather Report Update
Weather bulletin notes cooler Friday with north central areas facing a cool night. Forecast mentions generally fair conditions and a pending change in temperatures for the region.
Graduation Tickets On Sale For June 2 Exercises
Tickets for the Lawrenteehich school graduation, set for June 2, will be distributed next Monday. Seniors receive tickets for relatives, with reservations opening at Rotunl Corner drug store for public purchase. Tickets must be exchanged for reserved seating at the box office. The plan waives charges on the first trial.
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F. d. Olney
Flop. Smith
Rotunl Coryer
Lawrence Visit Delights St Louis Merchants
St Louis business boosters who toured Lawrence praised the Kansas city and its merchants. Ober received correspondence noting favorable impressions of Lawrence from St Louis firms and leaders.
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St. Louis
Lawrence
Kansas
Drunkenness and Assault Case Opens Court Session
Clarenee Tenderson faced a drunkenness and assault charge in police court and was found guilty with a $12 fine. Elsa Arnold and Ora Guiley’s complaint was dismissed after Guiley failed to appear. The judge postponed Jesse Thooks’s case for further testimony and continued Clane Brooks’s case after a demurrer was overruled. The proceedings emphasized officers’ conduct and the need for complete evidence.
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Clarenee Tenderson
Poli E Judee
Venlerson
Elsa 'Arnolddaid
Ora Guiley
Guiley
Rule Melvin
Arnold
Gulley
Pan Clane Brooks
Clark
Naval Bill Reported for Quick Passage
The naval appropriation bill totaling 247 million dollars was reported to the House today by Chairman Padgett. Majority Leader Nichin said a special rule would be used to rush the measure through within a week from next Saturday night.
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Washington
Naval
Padgett
Naval Committee
Majority
Wnitchin
Roosevelt Invited to Speak in Lawrence by Douglas County Club
The Plain Citizens Club of Douglas County invites former President Theodore Roosevelt to address a rural audience in Lawrence on his western trip. If he accepts, the event would be at Woodland Park with a large turnout, possibly after a City address in Lincoln or nearby. Committee members say scheduling is tight but hopeful.
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Lawrence
Woodland Park
Theodore’ Hoosevelt
Kansas City
Colonel Roosevelt
Citizens Club
Douglas Cou Tie Xo
United States
Woorland Park
Roosevelt
Mr. Hoosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Waite Was a Bad Child His Brother Reveals
In New York, May 25, a report quotes Arthur Waite and two brothers describing Waite’s childhood delinquencies. They claim relatives found no mental illness in the Waite family at Bellevue Hospital, while Waite reportedly behaved cruelly toward animals, lied, and stole from Trent boarders, classmates, and neighbors.
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New York
Arthur Waite
Waite
Sehool
Kansas University announces June commencement program
A KU bulletin details the week of events starting Sunday June 4 with the baccalaureate address by Henry Justin Allen and ending Wednesday June 7 with commencement exercises and the University dinner. Hamilton Holt of the New York Independent will speak at the ceremonies. Tickets are required for Robison gym exercises with two tickets per graduating student and alumni may obtain tickets at 110 Fraser Hall on June 6.
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Kansas University
Ariel
Henry Justin Allen
Wichita Beacon
Hamilton Holt
Edietor
The
New York Independent
Robison Gymnasium
Exch
Alumnii i
Reon
Fraser
Aesday
Faenlkiy Mens
Uni
Colored man wounded after street craps fight in Lawrence
Sam Johnson, a colored man, was struck with a razor during a dispute on Pennsylvania Street after a game. Pliny Strode is jailed after deputies arrested him nearby. Johnson lies in Social Service Hospital with severe injuries to his wrist and jaw but is expected to recover, while authorities piece together the confrontation and motive.
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Pennsylvania Street
Sam Johnson
Pliny Strode
Johnson
Sherif Solurcess
Vanehu
Cooper
John C. Rrdolph
Iyonne
Rudolph
Sailant
Holt Fernidon
Tohnson
Social Service
Jim
Hh Agsailant
Taullalysh
Strode
Bowen
Lawrence
Note to Britain on first class mails on the high seas
Washington reports vigorous notes to Britain over German submarine warfare and allied handling of first class mail on the high seas. The State Department and British French chancellors share broad views on inviolability, but U S objections focus on methods used by allied governments to inspect or seize mail.
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Washington, D
Germany
Prates Eain
London
Paris
State Department
Ile London
United States
High Seas
Mr Elliott Improving After Prolonged Malaria Illness
Herman Elliott, who spent time in the tropics, is improving and making progress against the malaria he contracted there. He has suffered for nearly two years, and recovery will be slow but is expected to be complete in time.
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Herman Elliott
Tropics
Mr Elliott
Interurban Rails Planned on 600 Block Massachusetts Street
Work on the interurban line along the 600 block of Massachusetts Street continues after a Missouri River raft damage. Crews repair, lay ties on the concrete base and prepare to install rails tomorrow as flood levels recede.
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Massachusetts Street
Interurban
Missouri Valley
KU seniors clash over senior play Copping the Grapes
Factions at the University of Kansas push for the original senior play Copping the Grapes while others seek The Star of Taughter. Insurgents plan a mass meeting tomorrow to decide whether to override Tuesday’s vote and proceed with the senior production.
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University of Kansas
Percy Shostae
Langlites
Atoa
Sik@ ateloek
Randolp
Burnett
Alton Gambiner
Fred Whitten
Shostae
Special Chapel Services Mark Closing Week at High School
Special chapel events are planned for the final week. A ceremony in the auditorium will invite the board of education. A carnival in Lawrence will raise funds for a new gymnasium and auditorium, generating $59 after expenses. Farewell chapel exercises are set for Wednesday at the Presbyterian church auditorium with a special program arranged.
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Board of
Lawrence
Prterian Church
Oerasion
Outdoor Band Concepts in City Skies Tonight
First Regiment Band performs an over air concert in Southpark tonight marking the start of weekly summer concerts. University of Kansas band directed by McCanles will follow tomorrow with their own program in the same venue.
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First Regiment
K. U
Southpark
McCanles
AK. U
Judge Smart to Meet Douglas County Bar in Lawrence
Moss, clerk of the district court, received word that Judge C. A. Smart will be in Lawrence on Tuesday May 30 to set civil court cases with the Douglas County Bar. No other business will be transacted and no mention of marriage is noted.
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Moss
District’ Court
A. Smart
Lawrence
Douglas, County
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