French and Bulgarian Forces clash on multiple fronts
An Allied front near the Meuse resists a German attack while French troops retreat briefly at Bethincourt Cumieres. In Salonika, Bulgarians concentrate forces near Nevroko and Xanthia after seizing Greek forts near Demir Hissar, as Entente lines along the Vardar are bombarded.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Dead Man’s Hill
Cumieres
Army
Bethincourt-Cumieres
London
Demir-Hissac
Salonika
Nevroko
Nulratia
Xanthia
Semir Hissar
Vardar
Witindir
Memorial Day Observances Prompt Kansaswide Proclamations
In Topeka and many Kansas cities Memorial Day is marked with patriotic ceremonies by schools and civic groups. Governor Capper issues a proclamation urging reflection, gratitude to fallen defenders, and a moment of five minutes of silence to honor those who died for liberty and country.
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Topeka
Kansas
Conphaner
Artinte Capper
Carver
Saleumily
T. Artin Papper
State of Kansas
Dod
Memorial Day Observances Across Washington and Chicago
Washington honors the nation's dead with President Wilson speaking at Arlington Cemetery and veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and naval heroes remembered. A memorial tribute includes a salute to the Maine and submarine victims, with wreaths along the Potomac. In Chicago Memorial Day parades and cemetery visits mark the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Memorial Parade Shapes Memorial Day Observance
National Guard, patriotic groups and Haskell students join a Lawrence parade amid memorial ceremonies at Oak Hill Maple Grove Cemeteries. Officials plan a public service from the Secrethouse to the city church with readings by Rev Brown and Walter Johns, musical selections and a Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Haskell
Lawrence
Euwe
Oak Hill
Maple Grove
Seuiuis Burnishen
Elesent
Tkin
Fine
Jit Agit
Haskell Intal
Rev C
Brown
DT Humientt
Song
al Geltyshuris
Walter Johns
Maskel
Dads
Vinland Ballot on June 7 Seeks Rural School Vote
In Vinland Kansas a 1945 legislative act looms over a June 7 election on establishing a rural school. Supporters urge turnout to approve the plan, with Yates predicting a favorable result if friends gather for the vote. Superintendent Tawley backs the plan with county cooperation and past local efforts noted.
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Kansas
Coqnivnieed
Iit
Arielal School
Earry
Yates
Vrabiel School
Funeral for Empire Builder employee to view body
Simplicity marks the funeral of J THR pianist Israel Snilder who died at his home. Pike Jomacratiy spirit of the Empire Builder will follow to his resting place. The Great Northern Railway employes will view the body at their station this evening and many will travel to the home for services. The funeral from the home Wednesday will be led by Right Rev Gilbert Vicar General. The funeral will be public and observed through the night. Messages of grief from the county were received by the family.
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Empire Builder
St. Pauls Mim
Pianear
Isilraigl Snilder
Lwine
Pike Jomacratiy
Great Northern
Gilbons
Gue
Marys Illness Linked to Local Ice Cream Supplier
A townwide outbreak tied to a single confectionery supply caused illness across twenty eight cases. Reynolds Brothers halted production and restocked after tracing the source to contaminated ice cream mixed with other shipments. Investigations identified specific parties including a Tennessee Street home party and a Connecticut Street residence as affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Athess
Chee
Reynolds Proiliers
Hans
Eva-Matek
Tennessee Street
Reynolds Brothers
Hast- Hess
Broeterell
U Mede Afl Hvige Ereshi
Mind
Jeremy
Bateli
Kansas University Commencement Plans and Alumni Events
Kansas University schedules Wednesday commencement activities with about half the faculty attending. The ceremony includes the graduating class in caps and gowns, a naval scent play, and a campus address by Mary T. Allen of the Wichita Visitor. Alumni events feature baseball, dinners, and a university band concert, with leaders from Topeka and Kansas City among organizers.
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Fivat
Kansas
Anne
Mount Oread
Monikiy Piel
Gesettol
Caniypnis
Adi Commiencenie
Teliverad
Bys Vquirs
Pho Hacenko
Seman
Tiohinsen
Sundlity Ial
Mery T. Allen
Lally
Sehoel Sear Mey Studenta
George Uh
Parag Saat
University
Kansas Agricultural Colege
BK. U
Alumi
Stuart Teer
New York
Oferts
Alfieera
Aumuiak Alan
Rev
Rutledge
Topeka
The
Reverend Edwards Honored At Episcopal Convention
The Episcopal convention noted the active leadership of Reverend B A Edwards from Lawrence in multiple church roles. He served as secretary of the convention, trustee of the Davenport and Diocesan bodies, overseer of church property, trustee of the Kansas Theological School, and as a delegate to the Provincial synod. He also acted as financial representative of the endowment fund and as an alternate deputy to the general convention. The report highlights his broad influence across Kansas church groups. A separate item reports a preliminary survey of the Wakarsa Clinton transect district proving larger than expected due to timber in the area, with completion anticipated in a few days. Louis Laois, Parsons Sag city editor, visited Lawrence with his parents.
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B. A. Edwards
Kansas
Episcopal
Elisnicl
von Edwards Wig
Amlle
Daveson
Kansas Theological School
Wakarsa-Clinton Trainate
High School Exhibit Showcases Student Craftsmanship
An exhibit of the Manual Training department work at the high school opens Thursday and Friday in the afternoon and Thursday night. Students, including many girls, display skilled woodwork and concrete projects such as a wagon, a china cabinet, house framing, reinforced concrete culverts, and decorative joinery. The program includes mechanical drawing and highlights the students’ proficiency and practical skills under teachers Finnett McCal tin y and Perkins.
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Anp
High Select
Walt
Rai
L. T. Finnett
J. & McCal- Tiny
Coc. Perkins
Post Office Carrier Hurt In Collision Near Lawrence
Clarence Corl substitute carrier at the Lawrence postoffice was seriously hurt early today when his car collided with a jitney driven by Lawrence Falbreath. Corl suffered head injuries and was taken to Dr. Anderson’s office for treatment. He later was moved to his room for rest.
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Clarence Corl
Lawrence Postoiee
Bis le
Lawrence Fialbreath
Corl
Anderson
Carl
Carriers to Ottawa for State Letter Carriers Meeting
The Carriers to Ottawa led by Mr Herkmang and Banks Brown traveled there last night for the State Letter Carriers association convening today. About half of the Lawrence carrier force planned to attend the Ottawa meeting.
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Ottawa
Mr. Herkmang
Banks Brown
State Letter Carriers’, Association
Lawrence
Tawa Ps Mite
Fire losses report for Kansas city April totals noted
Fire loss figures from the state fire marshal show April totals in Kansas at 1T with Douglas County reporting 14493. Court offices except district court closed. Judge Smart traveled from Ottawa to meet the Douglas County Bar and set civil court dates. Goldie Laxman to wed Paul S. Neal in Towner Colorado on June 20 1926. Weather flags at Kansas University main building explained. A child born to Prof and Mrs Elliott at 623 India Street.
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Kansas
Glate
Douglas County
Court House
District Court
Smart
Ottawa
Civil Court
Kansas suffrage parade effort urged by Kansas women
Organizers led by Mrs L L Corbin and others urge Kansas women to join the national suffrage parades in Chicago and St Louis. They plan a march with lighted symbolism, including a sunrise sunflower emblem, and seek participation from town and city groups to show broad support for equal suffrage during the party conventions.
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L. L. Corbin
Lawrence
Ron Atvipy
Kansas
Chicago
St. Bnnis
Hieve
Pi Ical
National Sociation
Ohtional Suffrage Association
Noble Pretis
D. WW. Atkinson
W. Mnareli
Colien
Big Lonis
George
Bassiie Avenue
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Capper
G. Alr. Gover
Judge Smart
First Methodist Church
Waterens
Vinland
Bill
Veriton Press
Assuchition
Shale
Mary
W. H. Charlton
Migs Gertride Charlton
Kansas City
Porty
Baker’ University
Frank Merrill
Paola
Vict
Aid WY. Marsan
Fluitchinson
J. C. Nichols
Committee of Alumi
Lawrenes Tago
Weidaxy
Board of Educational Administration
Feviuun
A. Rice
OL Hamittay
Anton
Ianonil Tits
Wrank Strong
Green Hall
Robinson Gymnagiui
Ahuni
Robinson Cvminasium
Fit
Oy Li Alan Association
Tae
Italy
Flint
Tacnlty
Nexural
Hiki
Louis- la €Ois
Parsons Sag
Wins
Priday
Touwnal World
Innes
University of Kansas
T. Is
Jery
Siaibas
Prof
Myre
A. Elliott
Alabama
A. Son
India
Karsas
St. Louis
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