Foch Holds Huns At Start Of Drive
German offensive on the Aisne center faces delays as French and British lines withdraw to stronger positions. General Foch directs reserves to slow the drive while American troops distinguish themselves near Mantidter and Santieny.
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Foch
Associated - I
Aisne
Slec
Soiséns
Tham Stret
Rheims
Vesle
Uierman
iFrench
Foeh
Fach
Bend
Dachting
Montdider
Paris
Park Purchase Nears Goal in Kansas State Support
Douglas County moves to acquire Woodland Park as the first state memorial park for Kansas soldiers in the great war. Governor Stubbs and N J Dodge Co grant substantial funds, with local donors expected to cover the final gap. concern rises over the park being turned into a feeding station.
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Douglas County
State of
Kansas
Stubbs
Woodland Park
Ae Dt
N. J. Dodge & Co
Omaha
Fairfax and
Belmont
Woolkind Park
Italians Victors in Mountain Fighting at Presnadike
Italian Alpini troops carried out a major mountain operation in the Tonale region near Presnadike Northwest front. After repeated assaults under heavy fire they overtook entrenched Austrian positions, capturing the basin and reaching the great Urens peak amid difficult ground and glacier terrain.
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Associated Press
Ttaliain
Ital Jats
Tonnale
Erent
Presnadike A
Howes Offiers
Havin
Rliapasal Strome
Uren
Ilaciers
Casualty List Names Seven Officers in Action
The June casualty roll lists Maj. John Frank Carmack of St. Louis and Lieut. Cholmendeley Thornton of Bennington Vermont among wounded severely. Lieut. Rasreond We Parker of Champaign Illinois is missing in action.
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Shington
Tia
Getion
Ay Dle
Oyer
Use Chinissinge Tn
Sue Snetuateal Weeres
AL Melwasne
Indianapolis
Ini Iillead
John Frank Carmack
St. Mo
Cholmendeley Thornton
Bennington
Rasreond We Parker
Metcalf May Head New Fifth Kansas Infantry
Lawrence veteran General Metcalf is rumored to command the new Fifth Kansas Infantry, a state National Guard regiment. Officials note his age and recent retirement from active duty, with Topeka and Washington discussions ongoing about his future role and return to civilian life.
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Metcalf
NEW Fifth Kansas Infantry
Topekinn. Iy
Eric
Wilder S$. Metcalf
Liewrence
Detiveahity
Kauss Srivett Fos Pram
Fifth Infantry
Treat Tone 4
Organi Stern Puerto
Washington
Fost
Ss. Phatman
Merey
Come On Boys Victory Slogan Amid Fortified Town Battle
A vivid battle scene frames American fighters in the first real clash amid fortified town lines. The slogan Come On Boys echoes as troops push forward under tense fire and rough terrain.
Americans Repulse Teuton Counter Attacks at Cantigny
American forces repulsed German counter assaults after advancing to Cantigny, with French tanks supporting infantry and artillery blanket covering enemy positions. Washington hailed the operation as a display of speed and precision, while reports cite a brave American sergeant who continued fighting despite wounds.
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Mantcidter
ville of _Santieny
Vesle
Cormin
Germains
Washington
War Department
Picariy
Cuntingy
Poh
Cecindas
Pershini
Ay Henbacker
Verding
Ave
Oan Eneimy
Canvass Aims to Draft Retired Farmers for Help
Labor committee of the Chandlerous Commerce led by I. Ober plans to recruit 64 farmers from Douglas County Per Kansas Department of Agriculture to guide harvest work In Lawrence city retired farmers will serve as instructors and foremen The canvass moves Friday with districting and listing of 26 locations including Lawrence High School Court House and various streets The first enrolled retiree is J Russell of Mutual Oil Company assigned to his son's farm. notes show pro German sentiment.
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Comerce
Fh Ober
Douglas County
Department of Agriculture of
Kansas
Lawrence
Fistlows
Xorch Lawrenen
Dike TD
Hosfords
Ewaneath Court House
I St
Frank Hosford
Haskell
An Kelly
H. B. Ober
Secretary Cross Streets
Mass
Ste Jtreets
McCleland
J. Russell
Mutual Oil Company
Memorial Day observance listed for Civil War veterans
Thirteen Civil War veterans are named in General Orders by LD. FP. Heuston post commander as in past twelve months. The list includes A. R. Nottinghan, We Ashally Sidnes Sy J, Finches Hie Allen, 5 A.J Listas bt Dobbs.
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Moith
Washington Post
Grand Army of the Republic
LD. FP. Heuston
A. OR. Nottinghan
Ashally Sidnes Sy J
Finches
Allen
A.J Listas
Dobbs
Utility seeks big passenger and freight rate hikes in Topeka
Bulletin reports May 2 in Topeka that Kaw Wall Western Railway applied to the state utilities commission for an 83 percent passenger rate increase and a freight rate rise of a yet unspecified percent. The filing cites a line between Kat G Lawrence and other points. The notice appears in an intercity context with business momentum.
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Bulletin
Topeka
Kaw Wall Western Railway
State Utilities Commission
Internict
Heim
Kat G Lawrence. P. m
Wansis
Late War Briefs From Paris Front and London Dispatches
Reports from London and Paris describe renewed shelling and bombardment as German artillery targets Paris and Arras. Washington correspondents note air and ground clashes with Allied counterattacks causing heavy German losses amid ongoing industrial war mobilization.
Feeds Self London Page Fragment Reads Odd Text
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled lines about feeding, diet, and food access. Names and places are unreadable, with lingering references to wheat, guns, and a presumed event but no clear facts or dates.
Wheat shortages prompt wheatless days across stores
Amid widespread crop concerns, stores report a sharp drop in available wheat. The note lists communities and churches urging wheat abstinence, with references to milling limits and relief measures as farmers brace for narrow supplies.
President Will Cheers Memorial Day Observances
President Wilson will observe Memorial Day with a prayer service at Arlington National Cemetery and attend a commemorative event in Washington. The proclamation calls on the public to pray for the success of American arms as the nation honors fallen servicemen.
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Washington
Wilson
Pruser
Repares
Armiie Canarias
Artington National Cemetery
New City Health Department Director Named
Dr. Al Av Clark appointed age director of New City Health Department. The fragment mentions city officials, police lists, and local proceedings, but many words are garbled. Readable text centers on a new health department leadership and city administration.
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AL AV. Clark
New City Health Departament
Petedy Overcomes Early Challenge In Local Meet
Petedy faces an early hurdle but wins convincingly, with key performances from standout runners and strong support from the crowd. Local officials praised the team's perseverance and athleticism as the event concluded.
Buncheon Poss poud Jancheon acenii event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a January event with names and places unclear. readable bits reference Buncheon and Dai or The Jancheon acenii, but precise details and outcomes are not recoverable from the text.
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Buncheon
Jancheon Acenii
Missing children report prompts forest search
Authorities issue alerts as four youths vanish in the Nornime ta abs forest. One child later reappears, while search teams continue to pursue the remaining missing youths as investigators review clues and timelines.
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Nornime Ta Abs Forest
Draft Call Publicity Confusion Noted in Local Paper
A garbled clipping notes draft call notices with erratic text including references to publicity and location cues. Readers struggle to parse dates and names as the page shows fragmented lines and scattered terms.
Fragmentary scribbles hint at obscure event or note
The readable text shows a jumble of names and phrases with unclear meaning and missing context. Key proper nouns and places are obscured, making the exact event hard to identify from the fragment.
Executive Council Assists Commission in Protection Eliminating Sikht
Fragmentary report shows the executive council aiding the commission in protection matters. Details are unclear but indicate collaborative steps toward safeguarding procedures and public interest. Local officials and unnamed parties are referenced in the brief notes.
Unclear text block from historical page
The provided OCR fragment is garbled and lacks identifiable people places or events to summarize into a newspaper card. No coherent facts or entities are present to produce a valid T S pair.
Ambassador Gerard to Be the Feature at Commencement
Ex-ambassador Gerard to speak at the university commencement ceremony. About 450 seniors will receive diplomas Monday morning in Fraser Hall. A weeklong quiz and examinations are noted with three-fourths of seniors taking finals.
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Gerard
Germany
University of i
Tare
Fraser Hall
PSN
Tinehall
K. UL
Wid
Veloek
Ay Robinson Yeyonoinasium Tonne
Welock
Hethany Union
Ienun
Preedame
Bes University
Oleh
South Park
Cereneement
Thean
Lo Ey
Ohio
Ache
Robinson
Is Pi
Ute
Watson Gerard
Ambassamoits
United Five
Ainaeas
Two Boards Appointed for Registration in Douglas County
The article notes two boards appointed to handle voter registration in Douglas County. It lists board members including Mrs. Clarence Morris and Mrs. Tau Ou, with meetings starting at seven and about 150 county residents expected to register.
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Douglas Soop
Shane
Clarence Morris
T'auou Athi
Martindale
Wien
Weller
Missing Owner Sought for 15-Year-Old Her in City
Officials seek the owner of a 15 year old girl living with a local family while placed in an orphan home. The case involves Pavirh and a sister figure referenced by the caretaker. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Hunt Kote Mahalet
Renee Poxt Coffies
Ohiffals
Sisvert Pavirh
Weather forecast and savings stamps note
The forecast shows showers likely then clearing by Thursday morning. Warm south winds and seasonal temperatures expected. Inches of rainfall and savings stamps referenced in a brief weather and civic notice.
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Norning
Yin
Persun
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