Resolution authorizes use of Army to preserve traffic
A House resolution declares a state of anarchy in the United States and authorizes the president to employ all military and naval forces to protect interstate mails and traffic and safeguard citizens property rights. The measure seeks to prevent interference and calls for a joint session to hear President Wilson on reducing living costs.
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Washington
United
Blar ‘Ocrat
Texas
United States
House
Congress
Wilson
Blanton
Striking shopmen urged to return, wage talks loom
In Washington director general Hines pressed unions to end the walkout before pursuing President Wilson’s wage settlement plan. He cited cost of living and industry wage comparisons as key factors. In Kansas City the six crafts unionized shopmen voted at a mass meeting to resume work immediately.
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Washington
Hines
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Kansas City
Skofstad Store Remodel Expands Interior Space
Skofstad's Enlarging Store workers remodel the interior to create considerably more space. After completion the larger room will allow re arrangement of fixtures and additional room for customers and merchandise.
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Skofstad
Kansas Forecast Calls for Fair Weather This Weekend
A brief Kansas weather note indicates fair conditions tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. A fragment mentions 7 PM yesterday and shows garbled forecast data, but the readable portion emphasizes pleasant, stable conditions without precipitation.
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Kansas
Mass Meeting Called for Douglas County Veterans Event
A mass meeting of colored people is planned at St. Luke’s A M E Church in Lawrence to organize the Labor Day celebration at Woodland Park for African American World War veterans. W. C. Brown and Jr. Fred Harvey urge all county Negro organizations to send reps by 2 committee to unite the effort.
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Douglas County
Woodland Park
Labor Day
W. C. Brown
Negro Patriotic Association
St. Luke's A. M. E
Ninth and
New York Streets
Jr. Fred. Harvey
Mertine
Lawrence
Kellogg supports League of Nations covenant in Senate
In Washington on August 8 Senator Kellogg Republican of Minnesota argued that the league covenant does not violate the constitution and can be ratified with interpretative reservations. He said he was willing to try the league though doubtful it would permanently prevent war and urged reservations on the Monroe doctrine domestic questions and Congress war power.
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Washington
League of Nations
Congress
Kellog
Minnesota
Senate
League
Paris
Clemenceau
Marcel Hittin
Echo de Paz
M. Huttig
America
France
Rench
May See It Again Movies Showing by Tildy Co
The screening includes Willard–Dempsey fight scenes in which Lawrence advertisers appear sowing one-dollar bills to draw Toledo viewers. It is unclear if the film will be shown locally with close views of Lawrence men who backed the Jost cause in Toledo.
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Tildy & Co
Lawrence
Toledo
Grain Corporation to Control Flour Prices in U S
New York August 8 details of the United States Grain Corporation plan to sell flour at 10.00 a barrel were released by Julius H Barnes. The plan limits wholesale retail margins and restricts resale to retailers with caps of 75 cents and 1.25 dollars respectively. The weekly wheat flour purchase in Baltimore for export exceeded 1,000,000 barrels at 9.80 to 10.40 per barrel.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
Julius H. Barnes
United States Wheat Director
Ilinois
Indiana Line
Mississippi
Cairo
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Coast
Grain Corporation
Baltimore
Leaders tied as Martig and Peterson atop Elks summer tourney
Martig sevenback team wins three of four against Graeber to reach ten wins two defeats in three weeks and shares leadership with Peterson. Last night scores show Gracber PAL 7242 24s 228 along with Hartig 234 251 267 259. Allen and Francisco clash tonight to close week three, Francisco must sweep all four to threaten leaders.
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Martig
Peterson Sevenback
Elks
Graeber
Martig Sevenback
Elks Alleys
Peterson
Gracber Pal
Hartig
Allen
Francisco
Ellis couple returns home by automobile tour
Lieutenant and Mrs Otto Ellis travel home from the war by motor car after reuniting in New York. They bought a car and began a tour of the east, reaching Toledo on the homeward leg. Ellis served with the Motor Transport Corps during part of his overseas service.
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Otto Ellis
Ellis
New York
France
Lindsey
Toledo
Motor Transport Corps
Four Evangelical Bishops to Attend Woodland Park Sessions
Four bishops of the Evangelical Association will attend the annual encampment convention at Woodland Park starting August 19. Bishops C Breyfogel of Reading Pa, S D Spreng of Naperville Ill, G Thinmiller of Cleveland Ohio, and L H Seager of Northwestern College will participate, each with years in the episcopacy noted.
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Bishops OF Evangelical Association
Bisl
Evangelical Association
Woodland Park
C. Breyfagel
Reading
S. DT. Spreng
Naperville
Illinois
Evangelical Messenger
G. Thinmiller
Cleveford
Ohio
Lee
L. H. Seager
Uiness
Northwestern College
Demand for Wheat Price Guarantee Grows in Senate Debate
Washington reports senators urging continuation of the wheat price guarantee as a tool to aid farmers, while arguing the administration has not fully carried out the program. Debate centers on presidential powers and potential new legislation amid broader concerns over living costs and economic policy.
Local Teens Plan August Graveyard Visit and Camp Meeting
A garbled community notice outlines a planned August gathering at Woodland Park to prepare for an early start at a memorial event. It mentions teens, an order, and a special purpose tied to a cemetery visit with several unclear names and roles.
Confused Parade Warns Officers During Saturday Event
A disjointed report describes Lieut Meisenheimer and party members entertaining crowds with exaggerated acts in Ken City, mentioning Morcid loans and later camp events in South Mark. The narrative lists divisions and individuals as the scene shifts through a tense, unclear sequence of actions and witnesses.
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Othe Ain
Meizenheimer
AL Lawrence
Kraets Hoor
Viemmon
I. Pontross
Meisenheimer
Ieee
Evenue
de Ventre
Arch Duke's Trousers Stolen in Battle Turmoil
A fragmentary report recalls Archduke's trousers seized by foes amid chaotic Allied actions. The hurried dispatch hints at security lapses during a tense period as Austrian forces react.
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Arch Dgke
Marreed Couples Bring Relatives to Lawrence for I Do
The text describes a wedding party arriving in Lawrence for a ceremony. Names include Heenss Yi, Fross and Lilian Coton, Whiani Smith, Gholys Coffman, and others. Relatives from "Topo" and Laywrence attended, with families Bennett and Mage noted among guests and supporters.
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Lawrence
Kia Prost
Anf
Fross
Lilian Coton
Whiani Smith
Gholys Coffman
Bennett
Mage Cermony
Woodland park meeting on horticulture fair plans outlined
The County Horticultural Society will meet at Woodland Park tomorrow afternoon to discuss county fair plans and a joint horticultural display. Members will share ideas and trade suggestions while the Fraternal Aid Union outlines their picnic and evening dances with about 1900 in attendance. Memorials in 235 cities noted a national push to erect social center war memorial buildings as part of a country-wide campaign.
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County Horticulturil Society
Godland Park
W. AQ UL
Fraternal Aid Union
Woodland Park
Fraternal Aid Upton Band
New York
United States
War Camp Community Service
Cycle Carnival to Feature Big Fair Program and Horse Races
Douglas county fair directors approve a large cycle carnival and premium list plan. Events include multiple horse races, harness races for county horses, and a one day cycle program for men women and youth. Stalls and rest facilities will be provided by local groups.
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Douglas County
Cuis
Mines of Commerce Rooms
Uyderby
Pei
Doug County
Burgy
Chis Sehake
Coceiites
Hicres Raves Moe
Stiuce Agricultural College
Ieeney Fier Premisim
Plrater
Red Cross
Rail Strike Affects Nationwide Freight Routes
Reported rail workers have begun a coordinated strike action, causing disruptions to freight movement across key routes. Authorities warn of mounting delays as yards and lines slow, with unions pressing for wage and safety concessions while supply chains brace for impact.
Ober Store Adds Athletic Goods Department
Ober department store expands after remodeling with a second story athletic goods section. It will stock the Spalding line with Ober as exclusive local representative. General Miles marks his 90th birthday today.
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Ober
Department of Athletic Goodie
Spalding
Found an Auto Tag Identified by County Treasurer
A new auto tag found in the road was taken to the county treasurer, who said the owner may reclaim it by identifying the tag. The text also notes odd asides about lobsters fearing thunder and peas swimming to deeper water when loud.
Suit Filed Over Ford Car and Damages
Ernest Dietz filed in district court a suit for $400 value of his Ford plus $300 exemplary damages, alleging the defendant took the car for personal use. Mrs. Davis Peters left for Meeker Colorado to spend the summer with her son Harry Johnson.
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Ernest Dietz
Davis Peters
Meeker
Colorado
Harry Johnson
Lawrence to Host Reuter Schwarz Organ Plant Move
The Reuter Schwarz Organ company will relocate its factory and headquarters from Trenton Illinois to Lawrence Kansas. The new plant will be built by Wilder Bros and employ about 100 workers with 25 to 30 skilled organ builders from Trenton. The move aims to shorten distance to customers and the main office will be in Lawrence with sales offices already in St. Louis Detroit Chicago and Sidney Nebraska.
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Reuter-Schwarz Organ Company
Trenton
Lil
Lawrence
E. J. ‘Schwarz
Schwarz
Wilder Bros. Shirt
an_llinois corporation
Kansas
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Sidney
Nebraska
Ocean
Mississippi River
Scharz
Masonic Temple
Kansas City
Wortmen
Grace M. FE
Winfield
Evangelical
Abilene
M. EB
Abileav
M. E
Lindsborg
M. EF
Olathe
Presbyterian
Baxter Springs
Schware
Reward for Warriors Red Men honor Wakatusa Tribe veterans
Gold buttons bearing the Redmen insignia and a flaming sun are being distributed to Lawrence Young men of the Improved Order of Red Men who served in the war. Five headdresses will be presented by their Grand council to Wakatusa Tribe No. 87 veterans. The order is compiling a complete war history of all members who wore uniforms, with military records forwarded to the supreme council for editing. Also noted are quiet title suits filed in district court by Carl J. Hunzicker and by Grace E Baldwin against named defendants, and County Superintendent C J Lane visiting Eudora on business.
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Lawrence Young Men
Order of Red Men
Grand Council of
Order
Supreme *Council
Fc County
District
Carl J. Hunzicker
James H. Lane
Grace E. . Baldwin
Samuel S. Snyder
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