German Offensive Advances Near Rheims and Marne
Paris dispatches report a German drive sweeping from Soissons toward the Oise and pressing toward the Marne. The center line narrows the gap near the Marne while Rheims defense holds briefly. Chateau-Thierry and Dormans face imminent danger as refugees flee toward Paris. Left flank on the Aisne is forced back by German assaults along the Alette river.
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Ines
Schimme
Arlette
Soissons
Somme
Aisne
Noyon Arda
Oise
Oise Canal
St. Quentin
Paris
le Ae
dhiJe
Rheims
Vezilly
Thillois
Chateau- Thierry
Amiens
Albert
Flanders
Toul
Ferre-en-Tamenois
Allette Riv
French Counter Attack Recaptures Thilles West of Rheims
Dispatch from London May 31 reports French forces regained Thilles west of Rheims after German efforts faltered. French positions along Soissons to Chateau-Thierry and near Soissons outskirts are held as German divisions engage in the Aisne battle with 40 divisions in action and more in reserve. Soissons reportedly burned as Amiens or Dunkirk strikes threaten.
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Rheimsall
Thilles
Rheims
Ailette
Blevancojirt
Noyon
Epaghy
Soissons
Soissond
Chateau-Thierry
London
Aisne
Reuters
Amiéns
Dunkirk
Call for 280000 men to report for June service
Official notice in Washington on May 31 states 280000 men will be called to the colors in June. They are ordered to report June 24 with assignments awaiting determination. The number could rise to 300000 if cantonment space allows.
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Washington D. C
Bicycle collision injures George Mackie Jr.
George Mackie Jr. suffered a broken collar bone after a bicycle collision with a car on South Massachusetts Street late last night. The driver, R. Schradey, reported turning suddenly and failing to notice him, sending Mackie to the pavement.
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George Mackie, Jr
Massachusetts Street
R. Schradey
George Mackie
Breeze
Dale
Second Marne Alarm Report From Paris Front
Paris dispatch describes a German advance two miles north of the Marne and a battle front stretching from Savigny to Rheims. It notes Allied reserves arriving with artillery and support, while Gen. J Foch and Gen. Petain coordinate to counter the crisis.
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Paris
le Channel
Marne
Hayes Agency
Savigny Horth
Hartennes
Grande Rosey
Mulchy-Le-Chateau
Nanteuil-Notre Dame
Mare
Courcy
Breoy
Courpeill
le Charmel
Throuexilly
Brouillet
Savigny
Thilloié
Rheims
Gbriel Hanotaux
Fiarge
the Marne
la Homme Libre
Petit Parisien
Bede Des Turis
General Petain
Chicago Loafers Flee Ahead of Work or Fight Order
In Chicago an exodus of loafers intensified as the work or fight regulation nears its Monday start. United States District Attorney described the scene and noted the pullaway from downtown areas amid enforcement concerns.
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Chicago
Jatcording
United States District
Attorneya
Nepeller
Tavenp
Lawrence Graduation Dress Spotted For Weekend Parade
Lawrence puts on a graduation dress for a city event spanning Saturday to Tuesday. Officials say the ensemble will be shown as the best forward in the ceremony. Citizens anticipate a bold display amid local festivities.
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Lawrence
Satorday
Class Day Festivities Mark KU Graduation Week
University of Kansas seniors plan Class Day events tomorrow with a box breakfast at 8:30 on campus, campus tours, and an alumni baseball game. Highlights include a senior history by Margaret Hodder, a class prophecy by Harold J. Shelley, and the presentation of a senior memorial clock.
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University of Kansas
University
Fraser Hall
Memorial
Margaret Hodder
Harold J. Shelley
Spooner Library
Warren F. Wattles
Thayer
Alumini
School of Engineering
Marvin Hall
McGook Field
Alamynt
K. U. School of Fine Arts
Fraser Thall
Seaior Alumpii
Robinson _gymnasium
Graduation Held for Mount Oread High School Seniors
Chancellor Frank Strong awarded diplomas to twenty seven Mount Oread high school graduates at an Utarian church ceremony last night. Professor A Mitchell gave the address contrasting US and many education ideals. Miss Helen Weed sang, a piano duet by era and Lenore Babb, and Rev E Bleck gave the invocation. A service flag unfurled honored thirty two members, including Max Brown who died serving.
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Frank Strong
Mount Oread High School
Unitarian Church
A. . Mitchell
United States
Imany
Helen Weed Gay
Lenore Babb
Fleler
E. Bleck
Gall
Max Brown
Proclamation Urges National Thrift for War Effort
President Wilson calls for a concerted thrift movement to boost production and conserve materials for war. He urges pledges to increase output, reduce nonessential spending, and buy Government securities before June 28 to sustain the home front war effort.
Draft Registration Opens In Douglas County This Morning
Draft registration began in Douglas County this morning as four men from Class One were sent to Camp Funston. The requisition for a fifteen man quota to Fort Logan Colorado is ready to depart on tomorrow’s noon train. Local officials report advance registration is allowed and several others may register early at the courthouse.
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Funston
Port
Logan
Alreadky
Douglas County
Court House
I County
Brune
Fz Donny
Kentucky
Merchants National Bank
Domnely
Devance
Liguri
Rock
Fort Logan
Colorado
Ia Woodward
Bern
University
Possi Municipal Band
Lawrence
Rero
Coal price cut ten cents a ton by fuel chief
Washington May 24 Ten cent cut in the mine price of all bituminous coal in the United States took effect at 7 am Saturday May 24 reducing average price about five percent and saving consumers an estimated 360 to 400 million annually. The Railroads must pay government price for their fuel and anthracite is not affected.
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Washington, Mab
United States
H. A. Garfield
Community swim classes prove popular this week
The M M A campaign offers boys and girls swimming lessons this week with 51 boys enrolled in beginner and intermediate groups. Classes run Thursday afternoons at 2 30 and include visitors day for parents. Girls classes start next week with ages 10 to 12 at 1 00 and older groups at 10 30. Mr Boltz at the Y M M A can provide more information.
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Boltz
Y. MM
Kansas Units in France Rumor After Major Carmack Wounded
Report notes Major John F. Carmack of St. Louis seriously wounded while attached to the 137th Infantry. The Kansas national guard unit merged into the 157th and joined other state troops in Camp Doniphan before shipping to France. No combat details yet but Carmack’s injury fuels speculation of active engagement. he may be at forward positions to study modern warfare.
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Carmack
France
Kansas
John F. Carmack
St. Louis
137Th Infantry
157Th Infantry
Kansas National Guards
Free Methodist Thatch Reopens Church After Remodeling
The Free Methodist church at Twelfth and Connecticut reopens for Sunday services after extensive remodeling. The building now has a new foundation raising the structure, Florentine glass windows, a vestibule and portico, and electric lights, with three months of prior meetings held in private homes.
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Free ‘Methodist Church
Twelfth
Connecticut
Memorial Services to Mark New Clinton Church
Memorial services under Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors of America will be held at Clinton Presbyterian Church at 2 PM Sunday June 2. Rev Frank Jennings of Lawrence will deliver the memorial address with music by the Ewing Sisters and others. This service follows last year’s memorials in the old church before its destruction by fire on June 5. The program includes a memorial hymn, addresses by Rev Gardner and Rev Jennings, and performances by local musicians and veterans. The proceedings recall the last services held in the former church and inaugurate worship in the new building.
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Modern Woodmen, of
America
Royal Neighbors of America
Clinton
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Frank Jennings
Lawrence 'S
Prado
Sumida Urvices Lre
Ewing Sisters
Bilinger
Gardner
Rriece Cummins
Ewing
AniOhi Veteran
Englewood
German Aisne Push Seen as Preventive Offensive
German papers argue the Aisne action was a preventive move tied to a feared Poch reserves buildup and to shield a broader Arras center offensive. The Aisne sector is labeled the line’s weak spot, with British divisions recently moved there to exploit it.
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K. Walter
London
Foch
America
Bnt
Arras
Poeh
Aisne
Las Serints
Tron
Hne
Mrs. Al Henley Donates Lantern Slides to KU English Dept
Mrs. Al Henley gave over two hundred colored lantern slides illustrating English life customs and landscapes through Professor Bailey to the University of Kansas English department. The gift strengthens department equipment and supports Red Cross related announcements made Saturday morning.
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AL Henley
K. U
Bailey
Farmers to supply 649 workers for county harvest drive
Douglas County mobilizes 649 men for a county wide farm labor draft to support harvest. Workers are classified into three groups based on ability to work out of the county and time commitments. Retired farmers will act as foremen guiding volunteer labor and transportation arrangements.
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Lawrence
Ghairman H
Douglas County
Douglas
Hanywhere
Minde
Trence
Juto
T. F. Moore
Ober
Geo. W. Smith
W. Smith
World Before
Smi
Smith
Bryde
Carter Family Note and Degree Conferrals
A. M. Curry received a degree in Masonry conferred by Ralph F. Curry, honoring years of service. Mrs. George Carter and Mrs. Jennie L. Carter died at Social Service Hospital after 41 years of marriage to Marter, 533 Maine Street, mother of nine. Arrangements will be made.
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A. M. Curry
Ralph F. Curry
George Carter
Jennie L. Carter
Social Service Hospit
Marter
Maine Street
Amno
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