Germans Drive South From Aisne Front Threatens Paris
German forces push from Chemin des Dames across the Aisne river heading toward the Vesle with a 20 mile front. French and British troops fight with cohesion as reserves are rushed to threatened sectors. Allies mount a counter attack in Flanders as plans for a summer campaign unfold in the Amiens area.
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Associated Press
Chemin-Des-Dames
Aisne
Vailly
Berry-Au-Bac
Trown Prince
Vesle
Bermicourt
Rheims
Craonelle
Soissons
Paris
Villers-Cotterets
Almiens
Chemin-Ndes“Damés
Conde
Craonne
Washington
Aigne
Amiens
Democrats Hold Convention Today In Topeka
Delegates from nearly every Kansas county meet in Topeka for the first Democratic convention since the primary law. They will nominate a full state ticket and seek endorsement at the August primaries. The gathering aims for a spirited race for governor with several names discussed for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
W. H. Hyatt
Parsons
W. C. Lansdon
Salina
W. F. Benson
Eldorado
Fr. W. Gochel
Kansas City
Kans
General Metcalf Discharged for Physical Unfitness
Washington May 28 Orig Gen Wilder Metcalf found physically unfit for overseas duty and honorably discharged. Metcalf, veteran of the famous Twentieth Kansas, commanded a regiment in the Kansas National Guard for years and recently led a brigade at Camp Beauregard Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Kansas
Washington
Orig
Wilder Metcalf
Parcels Post Adds Needed Post Office Expansion
Treasury seeks 12.8 million dollars for new post office buildings in 25 cities to ease federal building congestion. Lawrence and Wichita are among the cities listed, with additions planned for the Lawrence post office pending war timing. Local officials indicate work may wait until after the war despite the request.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Lawrence
Wans
Houston
Sedalia
Wichita
Kans
Columbia Mo
Charles Seewir
Dave Horkman
Lawrence Ofice
Lawrence Post Office
Congressman Rart
Horkman
Memorial for Sailors Service at Kansas River
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic plan a memorial service on the river Thursday afternoon to honor Civil War sailors. The program follows a Christian church service near the bridge with W R C members and other patriotic orders invited to attend.
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G. A. R. Wil
Kansas River
Grand Army of the Republic
Christian Church
Krepublic
Veterans Glee Club
C. H. Daugherty
Addie Buckminster
Isle of Somewhere
Endacott
Stauffer
William Macaubrie
America
Crawler
Charles Hoyt
Memorial Day plans in county gatherings and services
Decoration committees assign flowers and grave decorating for Oak Hill Franklin and Maple Grove cemeteries with Lawrence state guards firing squads. After noon business closes citywide, church services at First Christian Church, parade marshal Major Dunkel leads the day with G A R and Sons of Veterans participants, then a program at the church with songs speeches and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
J. Churchill
Washington Post
D. F. Heaston
Washington
T’ost
Court House
Oak Hill Cemetery
A.J. Phillips
H. W. Ergert
Franklin
A. Houston
Maple Grove
Lawrence Companies
State Guards
Chamber of Commerce
Tost
Journal-World
Sparks
Merchants Delivery
Ani
Haskell Grand Army
W. TR. C
Sons of Veterans
Haskell Institute
Theo. Gardner
C. Collins
Hunnicutt
T. Criss
S. H. Houston
A. L. Harris
Barnes
J.P Cone
Henry Eegert
C. H. Hoyt
Teter "Werks
Robert Hill
Decoration Day Park
J. H. Dunkel
Lawrence Battalion
Kansas State Guards
Sos
Post Hall
Carman
Dunkel
Hughes Military Band
Indian Band
Indian Battalion
Christian Church
Decoration Day sermon urges national unity and sacrifice
The president calls for May 30 as Decoration Day with solemn prayer. Citizens are urged to honor fallen heroes by pledging support for soldiers and to reflect on liberty, homes, and the nation’s future while avoiding business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Service to North Lawrence Held Up by Legal Tangle
A local service transfer to North Lawrence stalls as legal disputes delay operations. Officials say court action blocks the move while lawyers dispute jurisdiction and enforcement terms. Community groups await resolution and a clear timetable.
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North Lawrence
LEGAL
Street Railway factions clash over track ownership dispute
Attorney for the local street railway claims ownership of tracks between Fifth and Sixth Streets on Massachusetts Street and urges a court to settle the contract question. Interurban representatives resist, proposing a temporary agreement to maintain service while litigation continues.
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AIL
Fifth and
Sixth Streets
Massachusetts Street
Re. E. Rice
Ineal Enaroy
Masrementis Street
Cnurt
North Taos Sence
Laos
Pangmany
Rice
Cor
Ban
Dice
Ai Iene
Tive
City commission to meet Wednesday morning for appointive confirmations
Mayor George Lb Kreeck will present his list of city office appointees to the Board for confirmation at the Wednesday morning session. The likely inclusion of a new chief of police candidate M. Reyd is noted, with officials awaiting his selections.
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Kreeck
Oeetain
George Lb. Kreeck
Tay City
Patie
Bo M. Reyd
Pits
Atin the Mayer
Wale
Fuiisel
Kanes
Sipm
British Casualties and War Briefs From May 28
London reports total British casualties for the week ending May 28 with killed wounded and missing tallied. American raiders in France suffer losses as U S forces repel attacks near Janeville and at other fronts. Paris endures bombardment by German long range guns killing and injuring civilians. Deserter shot at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri. Government leader notes hospital bombing casualties and Ireland talks. Pershing reports gas attack repulsed near Asperke and Woevre fighting continues. Italian forces gain ground at Cape Sile on the Piave front capturing prisoners. German night raids on Paris fail to enter the city.
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France
Janeville
Lnghierp
Ameri
Paris
St. Louis
CL Fuller
Polk County
Towa
Jefferson Barracks
Geo. K. Hunter
St the Post
London
Andrew Bopay Law
House of Commons
Tower House
Ireland
Washington
Pershink
Asperkc
Advange
Picarly
Fee
Woevre
Love Rine
Red Cross Drive Surpasses County Quota in Lawrence Area
A district report shows Lawrence, Poughis County, Kiensia University and surrounding towns exceeding the set Red Cross quota. Total contributions reach 21,267 dollars with Lawrence leading from First Ward and others, as funds are still collected at Merchants National Bank.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Heasth
Sluklst
First
Wand
Joses Oses Meurth
Firth
Siath
Wavers Quarters
Ananance
Burt
Lecompton City
Red Cross Committee
Merchante National Bank
Liew Renee Ae
Wakiue
Withaw Springs
Lorenton Covenship
Tublein
Maryian
Vermud
Decoration Day Post Office Hours and Service Notice
Post office hours for Decoration Day indicate windows closed all day. Rural and city carriers will wind down by 1 PM and there will be no changes to routes. Special Delivery and perishable packages will be delivered, with outgoing mail handling reduced. Postmaster C Seewir notes limit to war talk. senate debate restricted today by Rules Committee.
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C. Seewir
Washington
Senate
Douglas Co. Exceeds Its Draft Quota In Local Action
Report notes Douglas County surpassing its draft quota with a parade to the station and several draftees including Lee Lawles and Willie Smith sent to Camp Funston. Willard Wattles, an alternate, joins the call while Wattles later refuses to report. Memorial Day observances cause local businesses to close for the day.
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Douglas CO
Red Cross
Woodward
Wattles
Wil
Camp Funsten
Astro
Camp Funston
Willie Smith
Eerge
Lawrence boy sick with pneumonia at Jefferson Barracks
Herbert E Freese is reported stricken with pneumonia and is under care at Jefferson Barracks. The family sent a nurse and the father remains at the bedside. The article recalls a soldier from Camp Funston who returned from the rifle range and later went to France. Also noted is a report from Washington that ten steel vessels totaling 63486 tons were completed to the Shipping Board.
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Herbert E. Freese
Jefferson Bar- Ma
Yin Lawrests
Fie
F. Frese
W. Freeens
Freese
Ien
Camp Furston
Funston
France
Jefferson Barracks
Washington
Shipping Board
City approves three new officers in water health welfare
The city commission last night enacted three ordinances creating a water superintendent a public health superintendent and a welfare and sanitation officer. The water post carries a two year term with a $20 monthly salary the health post pays $75 monthly and the welfare role pays $83 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Lawrence Health Board
City Commission
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Civic Improvement Association and Rectary Club
Warnings of Fake Checks And Chain Letters Circulate
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce warns merchants about fake chain letters and forged checks. Harry Sparks urges erasing endorsements promptly, noting scammers may cash altered checks after erasing ink. He urges reporting and sharing details to prevent losses and asks firms to verify before forwarding funds.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Sparks
Chaber of Commerce
Mr. Sparks
Iite
TV Ansherdy
Paris
all-Grocers Association
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Gen. Metcalf
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Lee Chichard
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Arthur H. Quick
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Piave
Par
Ienman
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Douglas County
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Manus
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Memorial
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Strong’s Grocery
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Superintendent of Public Health
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