Germans Fail In Counter Attacks On Flanders Front
British and French fronts showed sustained activity as German assaults near Hollebeke and Westhoek failed to breach British lines. Paris reports note German actions in Boville Avecourt wood and Alsace with French guns holding. Rome bulletin cites Austrian and Italian clashes on the Julian front, with gains by Italian forces. London reports describe heavy British bombardment, repulsed German counterattacks, and crippling supply disruptions for Teutons amid intense fighting along Ypres to Lys corridors.
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Berlin
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Five German Ministers Resign Posts in Cabinet Shakeup
An official Berlin announcement via London states that five ministers have resigned their state portfolios. The group includes Foreign Secretary Zimmerman and four secretaries of state such as Finance Minister Lentze and Interior Minister Von Loobell. Dr. Richard Von Kueilmann, then German ambassador to Turkey, is named secretary for foreign affairs succeeding Dr. Yiner Mah.
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Berlin
London
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Richard von Kueilmann
Turkey
Yiner
Munition Factory Wiped Out In German Explosion
Reports from the German front say the Henningsdorf explosion was among the worst catastrophes of its kind. A munition factory was wiped out, about 300 people killed or injured, and vast damage caused. Henningsdorf isolated by police and troops.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Henningsdorf
Germany
China to Enter War Declaring War on Germany and Austria Hungary
Acting President Feng Kwo Chang today approved a cabinet decision to declare war on Germany and Austria Hungary. Ministers may meet to discuss the move with a war to be issued next week. Premier Tuan Chi Jui' s supporters say Feng Kwo Chang became President automatically. Canton parliamentarians plan a military government with the same president.
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Feng Kwo Chang
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Austria Hungary
China
Java
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Chang
Li Yuan Hung
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Revised War Tax Bill Moves Through Senate Finance Committee
Washington August 6 The war tax bill revised to meet latest estimates would raise about 2.07 billion dollars in new taxes with income war profits and liquor taxes leading the revenue. It drops retroactive taxes on last year incomes and adds surtaxes on the wealthy while doubling normal corporate rates and extending tax to individuals in trade or business. House yield for distilled spirits rises to 136 million with beer and wine levies growing, and a prohibitive tax on further manufacture or importation of distilled beverages is included.
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Senate Finance Compittee
House
Senate
Simmons
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Tocimes
Reed Seeks Fresh Attacks on Hoover Food Cabinet
Washington reports Senator Reed launching a new attack on Herbert Hoover and the food administration team. He alleges thirteen appointed agents lacked lawful authority to oversee terminal grain markets and accuses a banker of plans to shift grain exports through New York, bypassing southern ports.
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Senator Reed
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Food’ Administration
Senate
Jan American
Washington Post plan to escort troops from Lawrence meeting
At a November Washington Post meeting in GA a resolution by Comrade Wmn. Nadelhofer called for the Post to form a trumpet corps to escort troops leaving for a training camp. Merchants were urged to close during train departure and citizens to bid farewell to the boys. In Texas, the House began impeachment proceedings against Governor James E. Ferguson with thirteen charges listed.
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Washington Post
Wmn. Nadelhofer
Ant
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Austin
Texas House of Representatives
F. O. Fuller
James E. Ferguson
F A A Delegates Short Visit to Lawrence Before Denver Session
About one hundred Freternal Aid Association delegates arrived by special Union Pacific train for two hours in Lawrence. Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner and city tour featuring Haskell Institute and the University. No ceremonies or talks followed, then the group departed for Denver at two o clock aboard a special train.
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Fraternal Aid Association
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Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Council
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Ileed
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Mire
L. D. Roberts
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Bishop
Charles Starkweather
W. C. Simons
Hinds
Denver Council
North American Union
Freternal Aid Union
EXEMPT HARVESTERS Washington Aug 6
Government regulations now set to protect harvesting or shortge of hands due to mobilization. Men needed in fields may remain at work while needs pass. Local boards decide who qualifies and delay requests go to district boards. Exemption orders target five honor increments and field workers placed in divisions not called until after local harvest need is met.
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Washington
German Foreign Secretary Von Kuehtmann Opposes U Boats
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr Richard Von Kuehlmann, recently named German foreign minister, as a vigorous opponent of ruthless submarine warfare. He advocates avoiding further alienation of Great Britain and hopes for postwar friendship between Britain and Germany. The Nieuwe Courant notes he is anti annexation and seeks an understanding with England.
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Richard von Kuehtmann
Nieuwe Courant
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Germany
Vor Kuchmann
New
England
New Features For SinG Children Sing In South Park
A community sing in South Park Tuesday evening will introduce new features using singing games from eastern city playground work. Songs include Soy, Joy, Freedom today, Boating, Flower Song and patriotic tunes. Every child is invited to enjoy the hour from seven to eight tomorrow evening.
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Tger
Check artist alert targets Fortney fraud in Kansas
The Chamber of Commerce warns Merchants in Wilson County about J. D. Fortney a check artist from Wellington Kansas posing as a representative of the Factory Catalog Company He has been selling worth contracts and cashing checks immediately urging retailers to beware and verify claims before accepting offers from Fortney.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredonia
Kansas
Retailers Association
J. D. Fortney
Forney
Wilson County
Wellington
C'S Association
Buying Stock Helps Douglas County Farmers Brace For Winter
Western stockmen face drought losses across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with thousands of cattle sold to western pastures. Prices are depressed now but expected to rebound next year, so local farmers should feed as many cattle as possible and store grain and fodder. Save every stalk and grass spear for winter feed, and prepare to winter stock with available feed.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Douglas County
Camry
Funeral of Old Settler E P D O Bryon in Margins County
The funeral for E P D O Bryon long time Margins County resident was held at the home of his son J W O Bryon 1109 Oly Street. Notables in attendance included Lye Wine A Powell of Ottawa and mourners George Innes C J Packer William Williamson and D Tuttle. Born in Ohio October 2 1 1 8 , he served as Masters Mate on the Fawn in the Mississippi Squadron during the Civil War and later farmed seven miles south of Lawrence. He supported Republican causes and valued his country home and his children’s education.
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Margins
J. W. O'Bryon
Oly Street
A. Powell
Ottawa
W. H Lemen
W. Daines
George Innes
C. J. Packer
Williamson
D.tuttle
Naval Service
Fawn
Mippi
Porter
Bine Self
du Vithail
Lawrence
Childson
O'R
Don C. Fremont
Oklahoma Draft Rebels Face Treason Prosecution
District Attorney W P McGinnis announced that men arrested for aiding the draft uprising will be tried for treason with the death penalty sought. Deputies were sent to investigate in Haldenville and surrounding districts as clashes and arrests continue across Seminole and Hughes counties amid a sweeping crackdown on draft resistance.
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United States
W.P. McGinnis
Oklahoma
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Halisenville
Tokithome City
Ohbjretf
Seminole
Hughes
Althouh
Eliss
Jaw Ind Onder
Weather Update for Kansas Signals Light Rain Tonight
Fragmentary Kansas weather note indicates showers likely tonight with fair and warm conditions by Tuesday. Mentions 2 p.m. readings and general forecast more detailed later.
Second Hearing on Thorington Case Continues
Court records from California arrive but lack full interpretation. Hearing postponed to September in Douglas County probate court as attorneys seek extension. Alma Thorington, five, remains in Lawrence with guardians and regular visits allowed. habeas corpus hearing delayed.
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Leecher
Felix
Gergel
Rooney
Lindley Wi
Raphael
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Wlan
Catubies
Fey
Pope
He Aloe
Harley
Habeas Corputs
Alma Thovington
Silane
Lawrence
Troma Californian
Home Guard Meeting Tonight Chooses Kilmasters
Home Guard to meet at the Chamber of Commerce with Kilmasters chosen and a plan for drills. Members or applicants are invited to join, with time for the drill masters to be announced. Government ties and equipment arrangements are noted as part of the meeting agenda.
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Gerard
Bovelpeal
Fair Beard
Doug
Chamber of Commerce
Activa
Woodland Park
Asphalt Ox 680 Three Blocks On Okie Street Paved Hope
agitation has surged for paving Okie Street from Eleventh to Fourteenth with hot asphalt similar to that on Thirteenth street and Winona avenue. residents anticipate curb to curb pavement though formal plans and bids have not circulated. weather delays and local interest drive the campaign as officials pace plans for Woodlawn project and water plant bunkers proceed.
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Matthews With Appeal Faces Six Month Jail Term
Robert Matthews was convicted of indecent conduct and sentenced by Justice Clark to six months in jail. He posted a $300 bond awaiting appeal to the district court. The case was reported amid other naval and local Army cantonment notes and a routine school board schedule in Rockford and New York August items.
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Matthews
Robert Matthews
Clark
Milk Producers Meet to Form Kansas Valley Association
The Kaw Valley Milk Producers held a meeting last Saturday to elect delegates and officers for a cooperative. A. W. Rr, president, Van Revager, treasurer, and others were named as delegates to unite with Kansas City Milk Bee cooperative efforts. The group plans a national meeting in September to advance cooperative aims.
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van Revager
Cellege
Kaw Valle
Kansas City
Nestlioval Meeting
Associa
Ty Tel
Light rains save part of the Douglas county corn
In Douglas county Kansas the recent general rain helped restore hope for at least a half crop of corn despite prior heat and drought. Farmers report varying damage across fields with light rainfall providing some pasture relief and silos benefiting from better quality fodder.
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Rassing
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D C.S
Cite i
Rsin
Tua Tate
St. Andre
Vinkinst
Pargereniest
Vote On Water Bonds Moves Ahead At City Commission
Tomorrow the city commission plans a vote on an ordinance to authorize waterworks improvement bonds to cover costs from grid upgrades at the water plant. Delays have raised expenses by about $9 000. The measure, drawn since the last meeting, is expected to pass promptly. Also noted is a planned mental tests program for Kansas National Guard units led by Dr. L. Shop.
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Topeka
Tant General Today
Dre. L. Shop
Toneka
Kansas National Guard
Lawrence Mobilization Camp Grows as 76 Enlist
About 76 men join Lawrence emergency units and set up two large tents in Woodland Park to begin mobilization. They lack equipment and training, but maintain optimism, awaiting orders as mess halls open at local venues and plans for further medical staff and drills unfold.
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Vas
Law
Hadley
Placoldiers
Tiolta
Central Department
Tiie
Ion
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Deel
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