French Forces Break Through Near Fleury in Somme Night Actions
French troops stormed Fleury three miles north of Verdun and captured hundreds of Germans in night fighting. German counterattacks failed to eject the French from Fleury as Verdan remains a key war center. French gains stretch from Souville to Vig ravine with notable positions secured south and southeast of Nominee’s wood.
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Paris
Fleury
Verdun
Isunchon
Rench
Thiaumont
Vacherauville
Tuckel
French War Department
Veriun
Gertz
France
Meuse
Souville Fort
Thr No
Wood Ville
Vigravine
Porhinment Woods
Cal
Arthur Capper
W. R. Willcox
National Republican Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Topeka
Chateman
Willos
ALN
Reddwa
Tapels
Hughes
Kansas
Salting Adiesterrossitife Staten
Danish West Indies Treaty Signed for 25 Million
Acting Secretary Polk announced the treaty to buy the Danish West Indies from Denmark for 25 million dollars was signed in New York by Secretary Lansing and Minister Constine Brun. Administration plans to seek ratification before the current session ends, with no expected objection to the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Polk
United States Jis
Danish West Indies
Denmark
New York
Lansing
Constine Brun
Thunder Showers Predicted Across Kansas Statewide Heat Warning
Topeka August 4. Another day of high temperatures was forecast with thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow across many parts of Kansas. Last night proved the hottest of the year in many towns, as daytime heat peaked. At 10 AM the thermometer read 87 degrees, three below yesterday at that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Many Ships Sank Off English Coast In WWII News
Reports from London Rome and Berlin on August 4 recount multiple losses at sea. British schooners torpedoed off the English Channel, crews rescued. Italian submarines declared lost after missions toward the enemy coast. The Kohina Maru and G. C. Bradwell sinks noted. a 2400 ton Italian steamship sunk. eight English motor sailing vessels and one steam trawler sunk off the English coast on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havee
France
English Channel
Berlin
Admiralty
Verdun Front Shifts As Cities Face Stiff Resistance
London reports the front around Verdun remains the focus with Pieury and surrounding areas under pressure. French gains north of the Meuse are noted, while Russian and German actions in the east and on the Somme front are described, including minor British advances near Pozieres.
TIAYNSHEND TREATED WELL Works Ailow War Prisoner
General Pownshend, famed defender of Kut el Amara, held by Turks, resides in a well appointed house on the Isle of Walki, travels by naval launch and motor car, with aides and guard detail, while reports say he is treated generously by captors and gains unofficial popularity.
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Ailow
General Townshend
Kut-el- Almira
Isle of Walki
Pownshend
Peyaami Statinbal Ginel
Orrnginal Verdaurants
Swanlens
Landon
National Guard of Kansas Sets High Standard at Eagle
A state military official praised the National Guard of Kansas for its high standard and the strong showing of Kansas troops in Eagle. The letter to a Lawrence man notes doubts about organizing a Lawrence field artillery battery due to the 183 minimum enlistment and existing Guard units in the city.
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National Guard of
Kansas
Eagle Cass
Lawrence
National Guard
Merchants Raise Subscription to Oil Baldwins Streets
Dry weather spurs talk of sprinkling and oiling streets. Last Friday a merchants’ committee organized a subscription, raising about $250 from business districts to oil blocks. City authorities agreed to spread the oil on High Street from 6th to 6th and along Eighth Street for one block north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fet
Hish
Funeral set for George W. Reeves at St Luke’s Church
Neath of George W Reeves dies at home on Rut Street at age fifty. Funeral planned Sunday at 2 30 PM at St Luke’s A M E Church with Rev Henderson and Rev Ranson of Van City Kansas officiating. Burial conducted by Wason family. Survived by wife and three children.
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Greene Wheley Reeves
How Prut
St. Luke's A
Henderson
Ir Ranson
Vane City
Kansas
Wasons
Reeves
Counties to Make Levies for Roads
County officials in Kansas react to a federal road appropriation as Governor Capper approves terms. Kansas receives 142 207 40 dollars if a matching amount is raised. Local counties must set road levies and plan projects while state highway officers prepare surveys and specifications for federally funded improvements. Local boards, cities, and chambers of commerce pressure for fair allocations and special road projects.
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Congress
Lawrence
Amick
W.S. Gearhart
Manhattan
Secretary of Agriculture
States
Gearhart
Washington
DP. C
State Highway Department
Kansas
Capper
Douglas County
Golden Belt
Leavenworth
CUSSIN' SMITH ACCUSED OF ASSAULT ON JUDGE STUART
Kiawatha Kans August 4 T Davenport Smith a lawyer defeated in the renomination for county attorney was arrested on a warrant for assaulting Judge W Stuart. The judge had earlier criticized Smiths qualifications. Smith allegedly jumped on the running board of Stuarts car striking him in the face. Smith was released on 2000 bond. Smith, a former college football star, was known for his postgame speeches at big games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Smith
George King
Judge Stuart
Kansas Weather Report From Yesterday to Today
Kansas weather report notes temperatures near 87 at 2am yesterday and a 7 at 2pm today. Thunder possible tonight and Saturday. Cooler conditions expected Saturday, especially in the west and north portions tonight.
Law rence Club’s Old Rooms Move Marks City History
The old Commercial Club, consolidated with the Merchants and Farmers Association in 1915, moved its furniture and reading rooms to new quarters in the Merchants National Bank building. Once a prominent force in Lawrence, it traced origins to 1892 and the Chamber of Commerce of 1878, with key leaders named and a shift in facilities noted as the two organizations finally unified. The article recalls founders, historic room locations, and the decline of the old club due to financial backing, ending with a brief note on a separate Eskridge fire incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Merchants Association
Law
Old Commercial Club
J. D. Bowersock
Fairfax
Ithe Club
A. Monroe
Bowersock Theater
Merchants Bank
Linstence Committee
Oltvidge
Merchants and Farmers J Association
Reading and Hisligid
Ald Ranar
Lawrenes
Chamber of Commerce
Domant
Comercial Club
Law‘veeen
George Leis
George Innes
Bowersock
Gub
John Wal Ruff
George W. Hume
A. B. Warren
J. N. van Hoesen
H. J. Canniff
H. J. Rushmer
J. S. Crew
Lawrence
Geo. Leic
Change of Financial Basis of Annual University Musical Series
A notice announces a shift in the financial basis for the annual university musical series with a $1000 grant or award noted. Details specify funding adjustments and the affected program scope within the university.
Plans for an eight-concert University course
The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts plans an eight concert series for 1916 17 funded by a $1 000 appropriation from the Chancellor and Board. Giovanni Martinelli will open the season on October 12 with a Met Opera company recital, as the program aims for top artists and ticketing options for students and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Butler
Schoot of Fine Arts
Lawrence
School of Fine Arts
Thurschening
Giovanni Martinelli
Metropolitan Opera Co
Tartine
Metropolitaan
Tousa
Martinelli
Caruse
Aiid
Planned Reign of Terror Letter Sparks San Francisco Alarm
San Francisco reports reveal that Thomas Mooney, an other indicted figure in the preparedness parade murder case, planned to unleash direct action Reds to import hot blooded men and foment mutiny. The District Attorney Fickert disclosed correspondence as part of the inquiry. Henry Claussen of Alameda died in a hospital, the ninth casualty linked to the parade blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thos. Mooney
Fickert
William Herweorl
Control Michigan Fires No Loss of Life Discovered
Firefighters with rain and calm winds reduced a northern Michigan blaze to a controlled state. Estimated damage reaches one million dollars though no casualties are reported, and several towns remain at risk. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as crews consolidate containment efforts across the affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Mich
Michigan
Most Desirable Quarters on the Border
Chaplain Naismith of the First Kansas conducts regular services for the encamped troops at the border. The Regimental Hall has been established and a plan to improve morale and organization is in place, with the regiment described as well satisfied with quarters and overall conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naismith
Eagle Dass
Kansas
Bank Robbers Confess to Five Thefts Taken for Trial
Barney Bal Jew Frank Mulker Frank H. Evans and Bee Evans confessed to bank robberies in Kansas and were moved to Leavenworth Kan for trial. Rewards totaling 2800 dollars will be distributed among six Kansas City detectives and patrolmen after a 20 percent deduction for the police relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Barney Bal Jew
Frank Mulker
Frank H. Evans
Bee” Evans
Kansas
Kan
Auto license tag crackdown ordered by Topeka
State officials issued orders to arrest auto owners riding without 1916 license tags. Secretary Botkin warned that about 4000 cars statewide lack new tags and promised swift action. Douglas County reported strong tag compliance, with 75 more licenses needed. Topeka aims to enforce grace period end and curb leniency for violators.
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Botkin
Topeka
Douglas County
Convention Date Set for Kangas Good Roads Meet
The Kangas Good Roads Association executive council informs the Lawrence Merchants Association that the 1916 convention will be in Lawrence in November with dates to be finalized by the five committee division. Secretary Sparks reports the dates likely stand, barring university calendar conflicts, as Lawrence clears its schedule. Local boosters aim to have Douglas county roads improved before the convention and to coordinate with the government appropriation to advance road work beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas Good Roads Association
Lawrence Merchants Association
Lawrence
Sparks
Good Roads Association
Douglas County
Major Means Boosts Drill With Watermelon Prank
Camp Shafter, Eagle Pass, Texas. August 4. The First Regiment men grumbled as Major Hugh Means ordered a post‑mess drill and commanded entrenching tools. They marched out, then learned a truckload of watermelons awaited them for a burial service style surprise. Lieutenant John A. Ashworth aided the ruse with a calm smile.
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Major Means
Shafter
Eagle Pass
Texas
Hugh Means
Cen
John A. Ashworth
Ashworth
SEEK OIL FIELDS NEAR EUDORA TO BEGIN DRILLING
Oil firms plan to drill near Eudora this fall pending state and local approvals. The forthcoming operations aim to tap potential reserves in the area, with crews expected to mobilize soon and crews to work under local regulations.
Kansas Oil and Gas Deals Expand Across Osage City Region
A $2,000,000 Topeka incorporation plans oil development with 25,000 acres leased between Osage City and Richland for a pipeline and refinery. Wichita and Osage City investors push drilling in Eudora and Zeandale areas, with additional acquisitions near Topeka, Carbondale, and Centropolis as exploration expands in Kansas.
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Kansan
Douglas County
Eudora
Lee Scait
Edurmlo
Lawrence
Scott
Builer
Rudore
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Osage City
Kansas Natural Company
Richland
Kansas Natural
John Landon
The
Standard
Zeandale
Kan
Topeka
Kaw River
Ze |Galé
D. W. Nolan
Hunds
Centrapolis
Occidental Oil Company
Pittsburg
Fermat
Fallo Ineka Territory
Wichits
Tu- Overbrook
Iheatural
Onuge
Wichita al
Queneme
Natural
Wamage
Crawderd Inter
Pennsylvania
Dave
Carbondale
Wichita
Aug
Topeka i
Kansas
W. F. McCullough
McCullough Grain Company
Phil Drumm
American State Bank
J. W. Achelpokl
Argonia
J. M. Reynolds
Bankers’ Cattle Loan Company
W. J. Scott
Domestic
W. Stoner
Kansas Independent Steam Laundry
F.C. Borden
Éunkrastor
H.W. Rathvon
Cus Sper
W. i
Schaake Store Sold to Local Farmers
W Cutter and George E South of Vinland have bought the Schaake implement and hardware store and will take possession September 1. Mr Smith buys the stucco residence at 638 New Hampshire and will live there. He rents his Vinland farm to Jat Reusch Sr, who takes over September 1. The purchasers, Custer and bring to Lassrence two men to join town life. The store has long done good business and should improve under new management.
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W. Cutter
George E. South
Vinland
Schaake Implient and Hardware Store
Mr. Smith
New Harmpshire Street
W. E. Spaldine
Jat Reusch, Sr
Ly Messrs. Custer
Lassrence
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Somme
Taye
England
London
G. C. Bradwell
Rome
Ave
Pieury
Elern
Andowell
Rie Grean Aupe
Theo Breneh
Paria Bulletin
Adpita Theorie
Valbwauat
Hnsenine
Gen
von Linsingren
Tenden
Sauring Rong
Pozteres
Baldwin Streets
George W. Reeves
A.M. EB
Hig
Kansas Weather Report
Eskridgersbridge
Widner
Eskridge
Giovanni “Martinelli
Kwoop Bandits
Coon Roads Association
Olare City
Wichita Company Incorporated
Schaake
F.W. Cutter
Geo. BE. Smith
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