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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
1
World War Fronts Roil Europe Amid Heavy Attacks
Reports from Petrograd and Rome describe Russian advances across the Stokhod at Velichikuchavy and Korapetz while Austro German forces retreat from Kovel and Lutsk. In France the Somme region sees renewed German pressure and Allied counter actions, with British and French lines steady as engineers fortify trenches. Zeppelins raid eastern England, with searchlights and anti-aircraft measures in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Petrograd
Ave
Stokhod
Lutsk
Monasterio¢s
Ska
Galicia
Thy
Korapetzud
Berlin
Lemberg
Kk Clin
Leisk
Kayel-Sarny
Ancre
Paris
Somme
Zeppelin raid casualty claim refuted officially
London reports and unofficial notes describe the prior night’s Zeppelin air raid with no casualties as casualties denied. The dispatch mentions a British vessel returning to port from Montreal and a German submarine reported by its commander Charles Hunter in a sinking condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zeppelin
Hanttle
Montreal
Chimparoor
Carles Hunter
Talay
Heieves
July Records Shattered as FAU Posts Major Growth
FAU reports near one million dollars in new business for July, with all July records broken. The university highlights strong performance across units and a surge in revenue leading the month.
July Insurance Boom Sets New Records for New Business
The Fraternal order reported July new business of 908 000 with 146 applications in the last day. Missouri led with 209 000 followed by Kansas at 135 000 as the organization plans for a possible million in August amid ongoing growth and renewed optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo AL Young
Missouri
Kansas
Rickey's
Robbery Case Shows Confession By Mrs Evans
Mrs. Evans admitted yesterday she joined her husband and the gang on Jarhale robberies after detectives confronted her. Police linked Mulkey to the gang as Blackie and tied the trio to the Linwood killings. Farmers in Kansas reported seeing the getaway car, supporting the confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bertha
Bertha Trowe
Ralph Vans
Daders
Linwood
Jarabla
Kansas
Jar Hale
Avs
Frans
Mulkey
Itrolimain Unis Kare
Oyana
Matkey
Karr
Br. J. O’sullivan
Verne Kissinger
Van
Kissinger
Rallew Ant Vand
OF Sullivan
Bell to Exchange Jobs With Professor Senter in Ottawa
Ottawa Kan Aug 1 Three hundred people attended a reception honoring Dr A G Bell delivering superintendent of Ottawa public schools and his family A chest of silver was presented Bell has led the schools for twelve years He will be succeeded by A F Senter of Great Bend taking over Dr Bell’s post there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senter
Great Bend
Ottawa
Kan
A. 4
Bell
Graduate Promoted to Head Topeka Bureau
The graduate has been named head of the Topeka bureau of the Topeka Press, after a year with United Press in Chewelah. He is praised for journalistic ability and broad experience across journalism departments during college years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. OU
Topeka
Shee Clacton
Leen
Chee ‘O ‘Henite Press
C Ton
United Press
Chiewell
K. USA
He Ue
County Tax Report Highlights State Inheritance Collections
State auditor figures show Douglas County paid 2570.52 under early tax laws while the state total reaches 64000. Only 43 counties contributed inheritance tax. exemptions include spouses and lineal kin. Conwond County led with 7027.89 more tax than any other county. Floyd Lawrence, register of deeds, returns from a two week vacation in Glenwood Minnesota with wife Mrs. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Jos
Conwond
Floyd Lawrence
Register of Deeds
Glenwood
Minn
Kansas City Round-Up to Feature Top Wild West Events
In Missouri with Aug 1 dispatch the Kansas City roundup announces its first genuine event from Sept 1-4. Col J A Bartles of Dewey Oklahoma plans steer roping bronco busting wild horse racing bulldogging trick riding and spinning, promising the best show in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Federal League
Col. J. A. Bartles
Gil
Dewey
Oklo
United States
Canada
B. Sinta
Mr. Bartles
Cubs Seek Tough Fast Game Away From Lawrence
The Lawrence Cubs aim for a strong road game Sunday outside Lawrence. They limit opponents and have shown they can compete with almost any local team this summer. Only one loss in a month and no home field force them to travel, but they remain confident in a hard to beat squad. Meanwhile John Canavan, ill with typhoid pneumonia at the border, has returned to Lawrence and is improving. his wife stayed with him in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Knights and Ladies
Woodland Park
Cubs
John Canavan
W. E. Canavan
San Antonio
Weather Report Brief For Kansas
Generally fair tonight and tomorrow. Slightly warmer on Wednesday in the west and north portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednestia
Hughes to Kansas opens Revitalite in Topeka
Governor Arthur Capper states that Charles Hughes, Republican nominee for president, will visit Topeka for one hour in September to open the Rev, ir iate event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Bridge Chief Engineer Plunges Into Kaw River
Chief Engineer Burton of the Kaw River bridge project toppled from a narrow plank onto the river while crossing from the interurban bridge to the fourth span. He carried surveying tools and a pole but, due to a slow current and low water, clung to pilings and was rescued unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
A. M. Burton
Burtov
Voters endure heat as county primary ballots rise
Voters brave hot weather to cast ballots in county offices races. In Topeka indications show light overall turnout with late afternoon voting surge expected. Candidates, including Matt Weightman for state treasurer, work early to rally support as borders soldiers’ vote adds uncertainty for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt. Weightman
Topeka
Jedes
Douglas County
Vinland
Hudera
State Tax Commission Reports Land Value Increases
The state tax commission released an equalization report showing 1916 assessor increases totaling about 57.8 million dollars. County by county rises include Douglas 12 percent and Franklin Jefferson Osage Leavenworth and Shawnee ranging from 5 to 18 percent. State total increases reach 38.8 million with Douglas county valuation at 387.8 million and state tax at 48.774 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Douglas County
Hind
Franklin
Jefferson
Osage
Leavyenworth County
Johnson
Leavenworth
Shawnee
Douglas ‘County
Douglas County Fair seeks support amid ticket hustle
Secretary Murphy of the Douglas County Fair Association notes strong effort from local boys to earn free season admission. He issued the season ticket to Leonard Leatherman of 601 Indiana, illustrating the push to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Douglas County Fair Association
Leonard Leatherman
Indiana
Special Safety First Train Draws Thousands to Lawrence
The Union Pacific safety first exhibition train attracted about 4 331 visitors in Lawrence with 3 000 watching the moving pictures in the afternoon and another 3 000 during the evening reels. The display covered block signals pistols torpedoes and naval equipment along with a Buffalo Bill feature and a Mexican border scene. Local officials reported strong turnout despite heat and bridge conditions. The train heads to Topeka today and continues through Colorado Utah Wyoming and Nebraska in August. Mr and Mrs E T Howard and two children plan a Kansas City visit after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Union Pa
Lawrence
Washington May l
Kan
Union Parville
Union Facilie
Washington
Addy Ne
Vermont
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Army
Navy
Buffalo Bill
Safety First Special
Ike
Toneka A
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nebraska
Big Month for Police Unusually Large Cash Receipts
Records show police court receipts totaling $490.50 in November, with July 1916 collections at $398.10 and a high volume of cases heard. Police expelled about ten of the town’s most wine-afflicted individuals, warning repeat offenders to leave or face harsher punishment. A liquor haul yielded a suitcase of firewater and multiple brands were displayed in court including Apricot cordial and Crown Blackberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collee
HBO
Inter Urban
Stiger
Bonding ordinance passed for fire department improvements
The city commission unanimously approved a bonding ordinance to issue 1750000 in bonds for fire department improvements. Walter Thiele challenged legality citing laws since repealed, but officials, including J H Cohn and Rankin, upheld the plan as safe under existing state laws and a 1905 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thiele
Norton and
Tom Harley
8 Cp
Nnne
Chicago
Haly Heere
Lawrence
Thiele
Water Works
H. Cohn
B. C. Rankin
L. E. Mason
Merchants’ Association
Cohn
Laww ‘Rence
Hughes Outlines Campaign Issues at Carnegie Hall
Charles E. Hughes presented his presidential campaign platform in New York, urging firmness toward Mexico, protection of American rights on land and sea, and stronger national defense. He criticized the administration’s diplomacy, urged preparedness, and pledged unity and national strength, while thanking Roosevelt in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Mexico
Mir Hughes
United States
Carnegie Hall
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senator Harling
Ohio
R. Hughes
America
Republican Party
State Department
Latin- America
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Chin Reesphire
Fureaux
Count van Bothmer
Cassiel
Brody
Tudinor- Volynski
Volhynia
Beilich War Office
Lihons
Ie Prenels
Aue
Foranx Wood
Bamme
France
Gerangem
England
Wolph Simons
Simons
von Freemans
New World
Minnesota
Hej
St. Cloud
Innesota
FA U
Jarbalo Bank
Bertha “Evans
Beeing
Linn
DR. Bell
Hansas Weather Report
Berton
Bridor
Douglas
Visipad
E. T. Howard
the Acquar
Commission
Norton & Thiele
J. H. Cohn
C. Rankin
C. Mason
Wilson
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