25 May 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
Mexico severed diplomatic relations with Cuba amid a dispute tied to Cuban sugar shipments and wartime controls. Officials cited Cuba's war restrictions and the American food program as easing tensions while signaling potential economic retaliation.
The Lawrence high school will hold commencement tonight at the Bowersock theater. Seventy one graduates, 63 girls and 24 boys, will receive diplomas. Dean F J Kelly of the University of Kansas will deliver the address. The program includes music by the high school orchestra, a girls’ glee club song, class orations, and the diplomas presented by Rev E F Stauffer.
A British press bureau report details German efforts to foment Irish revolution with Sinn Fein. It notes failed 1916 Easter uprising plans, a 1917 revolt attempt, and an alleged 1918 timing to expose Britain’s troop strengths, while hints at undisclosed facts about an Ireland arrest and a communication link to Germany.
Kansas Bankers Association at Hutchinson on May 21 22 endorsed a state wide campaign to educate and begin preliminary work for 365 day roads on Federal Aid and main market highways. War conditions may delay construction but the group urged starting petitions surveys estimates and inspections now to avert delays once conditions permit. The move aims to build thousands of miles of hard roads and positions Kansas as a leader in farm product value while delaying construction until prerequisites are completed.
Lt. Col. W. C. Haverkampf, a Lawrence high school graduate and Fort Oglethorpe native, is shown in front of General Hospital No 14 at Fort Oglethorpe Ga. He rose through the medical service of the United States Army and has been promoted to command of the hospital.
State Fuel Administrator Emerson Carey issued a special notice to Douglas County urging threshers to use Kansas nut coal during the harvest season. The goal is to reserve Jump coal for private citizens stocking fuel for winter, with wholesalers and dealers asked to enforce the rule.
The Douglas County chapter this week highlighted two donations worthy of note. Ex Gov W R Stubbs gave a 21000 check and Mayor George J Kreeck contributed a 250 check. Additional text appears garbled.
Secretary Baker pledges one million American soldiers will be on the front lines in France shortly. The statement signals a major expansion of Allied manpower as U S forces accelerate deployment amid ongoing combat operations.
French High Commissioner declares the German offensive broken as American troops begin landing in France. Secretary Baker says American forces will double by midsummer and triple by end of 1918, with brigading rules enabling immediate U S use as units arrive and train.
W G Brown, superintendent of the department of journalism press at the University, will hold a summer position at Harvard University Press in Cambridge. This marks his third summer in various printing shops to deepen technical knowledge. He studied at the Linotype School in 1916 and supervised summer editions at the University of California, Berkeley, for The Californian. He comes from the Union Bank Note Company of Whamsasity, Missouri, where he was superintendent for nine years, and will travel east by auto with his family.
One of the largest civil service exam classes gathered at Lawrence Business College under supervisor William Mays. About 577 applicants, 53 of them women, took the examination as 150 Lawrence residents accepted positions in Washington departments in the last four months. Douglas county held its 190th day of exams since January, the fourth session here.
Report from May indicates the British troop ship Mordavid torpedoed and sunk. All but fifty among American and other troops were saved and landed on southern Beirut. The missing list includes only two names, with no Kansans or Missourians found among the casualties.
Threshermen and farmers of the county meet with the Lee Food Administration this afternoon at Pike and Chamber of Commerce to map out plans to reduce waste during threshing season and to discuss a summer labor exchange to move workers where needed. Brown Farm Sold to Hesford Investment Co owners Ld. Meade and W. O. Flary, with Flary likely moving to the area near the C. Wifor city. Road safety advice urges ordering coal now.
Government aims to mobilize every draft age cable man into army or useful work under new work or fight regulation. Provost Marshal General Crowder announces the plan will expand as operation continues, with the scope of action seen as nearly limitless. Authorities believe it may not require extending draft age if existing registrants are fully utilized.
In a report from the Douglas County Farm Bureau, President Hicks outlines difficulties securing deferred classifications for local farmers amid draft concerns. The farm bureau seeks to replace Ma Moore as Phadnis county agent. the effort involves coordinating with the draft board and awaiting a suitable substitute while operations pause.
A garbled casualty list names twenty three Americans presumed dead or missing. The text references disease and injuries with several ranks and units, noting missing and prisoner statuses. Additional fragments mention locations and individuals such as Lieut and plans, but the page is heavily obscured.
A garbled passage mentions 2,000,000 announced and references national agreements and regulars. It alludes to opinions on allied support and war materials, with a disputed claim about the taint between major powers and France. The text remains unclear and fragmentary.
Fragmented OCR notes describe bombardments and warnings about taxes and dog licenses. Collect Dow Tax appears, with taxes to be paid at City Hall and war ant provisions for those not complying after collector notice. Contains many unreadable segments but indicates tax collection and enforcement actions.
The piece reports retailers losing gasoline trade to service stations under new margins rules. It describes Standard Oil influence, price controls, and fears of monopoly as independents struggle to compete amid shifting costs and supply arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wartime sweep with mentions of Germin, Voreed, and Tusark. It references a Kreneti war moutrered and pressures on several locations including Towers and Hanwaed. The tone implies a decisive action and national mobilization during a chaotic period.
Auction notices describe a town event featuring a soloist from the Colored Quartet in a farewell performance tonight. The record notes preparatory sales, bidding, and the expected proceeds for a local cause with Susie cited.
Fragmentary notes reference Army bills and financial matters with scattered terms like Se PSE and LL Fonds Tay. Context unclear due to garbled text but hints at payments, abstentions, and a table of payments or results.
Fragmentary wartime note describes a squadron chasing aircraft over a coast, with pilots in pursuit using Nieuport fighters. The text mentions a chase, recorded altitude and a dramatic assessment of time. The readable parts imply a wartime aviation scene.
A garbled passage references Lawrence honoring a largest quota and mentions various names and groups. It alludes to a ceremony or event with patriotic themes, possibly involving the Red Cross and local residents, but key details, dates, and clear events are missing or obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a military report about two American officers missing in action with unclear dates and related details. Limited readable entities include Marines and a reference to May and March, but precise names, locations, or outcomes are not recoverable from the fragment.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a crowd in a distant city confronts a strange mob hybrid of Hunlike and ghoul elements. Police struggle to restore order amid confusing roving groups and unclear leadership. No injuries reported, but tensions linger.
Disjointed OCR text mentions a township, highway, sighting, and several personal names. Details are unclear due to garbled wording, but references to a teen and local figures suggest a small town news snippet about an incident or social update.
A fragmented OCR note mentions deaths and patient counts across multiple facilities including Pine, Lancet, and Mt Dek Mio. It references Fet Ferran and Woolebick with unclear dates and details about payments, parsons, and beneficiaries, forming a murky public notice feel.
A letter from Colonel criticizes Hearst papers and pro German outlets while accusing the Administration of abusing authority over the press. He alleges Wilson and Roosevelt supporters manipulate publicity and deflect blame to others, urging protection of public rights and caution against state control of information. The piece frames a broader fight over press independence and government influence.
A Breation Day service was called off for tomorrow at Fun sft Will net he Held Tomorrow due to unclear reasons. Memorial observance was still planned in the afternoon with Grand Army Regettie members expected to attend the ceremony. Troop contingents from Bunston were noted as part of the planned program but the text remains garbled and at least some participants may be affected by the cancellation.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a delinquent on record and references to a report at a department house. The text mentions a Pansten related note and claims to tie to information for reporting. University training mentions appear, but details are unclear.
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