Yanks Join In Amiens Battle Vicitory At Montdidier
Allied forces push through Picardy as French and American troops braid the battlefield, capturing Montdidier and surrounding towns. British and French advances threaten Chaulnes and Lihons while 400 German guns are reported seized. American infantry and machine gunners help beat back German resistance along the Somme front.
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Associated Press
Montdidier
Picardy
Hetween
Chaulnes
Geran
Somme
Lihons
Adriaalnes
Morlancourt
von Heuter
Paris
Fayerettes
Montdidier Roye
Debeney
Amiens-Somme
Ancre
Marne
Chipilly
Chipilly Spur
Bray
London
Oise
Faverolles
Piennes
Rollot
Cuvilly
Ressons-sur-Matz
Virnemont
Amiens
Paris-Amiens
St. Just
Malancourt
Warvvillers-Vrely
Folies
Rosieres
Vaurvillers
Douglas County War Savings Drive Quota Rises
Douglas County reports per capita War Savings Stamps up from 6.67 to 11.30 and total subscriptions reach 125000 for the month. Cash taken rises to 236552. maturity value estimate surpasses 502000. County slips from forty first to forty sixth in state standing as Marshall Washington Brown and Nemaha go over the top. I C Stevenson urges pledges and intensified effort this month.
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Douglas County
I. C. Stevenson
County Council of Defense
War Savings
Kansas City
Stevenson
Kansas
Marshall
Washington
Brown
Floyd Finch to Siberia to aid Siberian province order
Lieut Floyd Finch of the 27th Regiment U S Regulars and member of the American Expeditionary Force sent to Siberia is praised as the son of a well known newspaperman. He has lived in the Philippines for the past two years and was born in Lawrence. He is the only son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Finch
Reg
U. S
United States
Siberia
Finch
Philippines
Lawrence
Chas
Promoted to Captaincy for Dr. Jos Alford in France
Mrs D S Alford received word from her husband Dr Joseph Alford now in France with the 129th Field Artillery that he has been made a captain. Alford, a Lawrence native, has risen through the army as the 129th, made up of Kansas City men, serves in France.
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Jos. Alford
France
D. S. Alford
Joseph Alford
129Th Field Artillery
Alford
Lawrence
129Th
Kansas City
Three Kansas Men on Latest Army Casualty Lists
Washington reports the daily army casualty list includes 64 killed in action 28 died of wounds 3 died of disease 2 died in airplane accidents 4 from other causes totaling 516. Names include Lieut Samuel J Elliott Edwardsville and Privates Quinton Silkwood Gatewood LeArnold Reeder, Edward White, Elmer Charbonell Webb City MO Elmer Grob Les Nie MO Samuel Bybee Edwards MO Roy C Rosberg Argentine Kas missing Herbert TM Guenther Paxico. Marine corps casualty list shows 11 killed 5 died of wounds 9 wounded severely total 25.
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Kansas
Edwardsville
Washington
Army
Quinton - Silkwood
Gatewood
le Arnold AM. Reeder
New Cambria
Edward White
St. Louis
Elmer Charbonell
Webb City
Elmer J. Grob
Les+ Nie
Samuel Bybee
Edwards
Samuel J. Elliott
Kans
Roy C. Rosberg
Argentine
Kas
Herbert
Guenther
Paxico
Marine Corps
Tolday
Mounts
Toftal
Gers Mands Face Repeated Out Of Pocket Position
General March states the Gers army finds itself in another out of pocket position, emphasizing ongoing strategic gaps and repeated setbacks despite efforts to stabilize operations.
Victory in sight yet war not near end says Gen March
Allied leaders urge continued pressure after French British actions in Picardy and Vesle whileGen March notes Rainbow Division hit the German front. He reports the 42nd Rainbow Division joined near Rheims on July 15 and helped blunt the enemy drive.
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Washington
Picardy
Aisne-Marne
March
Rheims
Flanders
Foch
British War Office
Vesle
Marne
Chaulnes
War Department
France
March J
42Nd
War updates hint at American arrival in France
Fragmentary OCR notes reference advancing forces at Epinal and an American unit, the 85th, nearing France with infantry landed and artillery ready. A 27th unit is noted as reporting late in Wanders. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing Allied operations and troop movements in Europe.
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Ferres
Epinal
France
Wooster Leads In County Votes In State Superintendent Race
Official canvass shows Mrs Linzie Wooster with 159 votes, bringing her total to 1439, tying her with W D Ross who has 1476 in the county. W J Bryden’s name omission on ballots cost him several votes, as he trailed in this county despite strong showings elsewhere. The recount caused printing delays and some precincts received new ballots only after noon.
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Linzie ‘Wooster
Tuction
Miss Wooster
W. D. Ross
W. J. Ypryden
Insungfire
Bryden
Recruiting for Nurses Reserve Opens as Blanks Arrive
Mrs. C. E. Friend leads recruitment for the United States Nurse Reserve with thirty applicants awaiting final enrollment blanks expected next week. Applicants to be notified by telephone upon arrival and mailed to out of town residents. Drive closing delayed nationwide until blanks arrive and final papers issued. Separately, Jessie Simpson and Vernon Wilburn were arrested for joyriding in a Shaw Overland car. arraigned before Judge John Clark with trial slated for Monday. each posted $100 bond.
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Nurses Reserve
Friend
United States Nurse Reserve
C. E. Friend
United States
Jessie Simpson
Vernon Wilburn
J. R. Woodward
Shaw Overland
George Rush
John Clark
Weath Line Amani Saves Woman Life In Unfolding Event
A dramatic incident centers on Weath Line Amani who saves a woman's life as a series of events unfold. He is injured and later marries. The forecast notes a generally fair night with cooler temperatures, followed by a less warm outlook in the northeast.
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Mani
Ed Little Declares War on Kansas City Star Tactics
Ed Little attacks the Kansas City Star over what he calls bulldozing tactics. The spat centers on perceived press aggression and demands for fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Ed Little Attacks Kansas City Star Over Draft Vote
Republican nominee Ed C. Little accuses Kansas City Star and its staff of falsehoods about his U S draft vote. He labels the paper’s managing editor Ralph Stout and top editor Fred Trigg as deceptive, calls Trigg an unmitigated liar, and threatens legal action to force correction and accountability.
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People of
Kansas
Ed. C. Little
Congress
Kansas City Star
Trigg
Secret Service
Stoke
Fred Tri
United States
the Star
Anthony Little
Campbell
Ralph Stout
Congressional Record
The
Star
Fred Trigg
Isra
Seacond
Fort Scott
Missouri
Americans Win Tactical Gains At Vesle in World War Battery Fight
American forces pushed into Fismes after stiff German resistance on the Vesle front. German defenders attempted to trap columns but U S troops broke through with cool precision, forcing a difficult crossing of the Vesle while holding the high ground north of the river.
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Fismes
Veste
Vesle
Leidheprey
St. Mihiel
Strugel
Five Lawrence Men Volunteer for Army Inductions
Five Douglas county men have volunteered for military service this month and will enroll in army training. Four will attend the second school at the University while one goes to Washington University in St. Louis. Harold D. Constant sails to Washington Tuesday at 5 43 PM. The others report to the draft board Wednesday at nine for orders, then to the University. Names include Norton L. Rindhart Fred B. Shimmon s Paul S Lawson and Harry T Thurber.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Army Training School
Washington University
St. Louis
Harold D. Constant
Washington
Tke Santa Fe
Draft Board
Norton L. Rindhart
Fred B. Shimmons
Paul
Lawson
Harry T. Thurber
Slinton Township
Lusitania Sinker Dead Marks Submarine Commander's Death
London reports indicate Liont commander Schweiger who led the submarine that sank the Lusitania has died. Details recount his September 1917 assignments near Velgoland and a submerged explosion followed by silence from a second U-boat, with confirmation of the sinking likelihood.
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London
Liont
Schwdiger
Schweiger
USX
Velgoland
Pageant at Woodland Park highlights church conference
The yearly summer conference of the Young People's Alliance at Woodland Park featured the pageant Christ in America produced by the Young Ladies Missionary Circle. Mrs. L. H. Seager led a conservation service, with two dedicated to special service. Rev G F Barthel led morning Bible study, and Bishop L H Seager will preach the annual sermon at eleven. The day includes Sunday School, missionary services, a patriotic youth service, and another sermon at eight. London issues police supervision for Bolshevik threat after Moscow arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Alliance
Woodland Park
L. H. Seager
Srvices
Tivo
Omen
G. F. Barthel
Kansas
City
Young Peoples” Alliance
C. L. Sorg
Alden
Womens’ Missionary Society
Prisoner count rises in new area to twenty four thousand
A reader readable fragment states that the number of prisoners in the new area has increased to 24,000 by this morning. The wording reflects an early report likely from a military or wartime operation update. Further specifics on location or units are not provided in the readable text.
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London
Picardy
Huns Begin 20 Mile Retreat as Allies Advance
Allied forces push through Montdidier and surrounding villages with captured towns including Molancourt, Buochett, Mehsrn court, Rainesco, Proyart, and As ainvillers. French, British, Canadian and Australian units gain ground along a widening line, while Germany withdraws toward Somme and Noyon amid heavy fighting and large losses.
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Associated Press
London
Montdidier
Somme
Firesse
Noyon
Pit
Ancre
Molancourt
Buochett
Mehsrncourt
Hons
Rainesco
Proyart
Quay
LeFr
Chaulnes
Ots
Allie
Picardy
Paris
Montdid
Sainvillers
Rubescourt
Paphies
Montidier
Montdier
Atvillé
Roye
Davenscourt
Perrespant
von Hutier
Montidier Noyon Line
Uni
Sheriff Holds Draft Suspect Amid Sanity Inquiry
Sheriff J R Woodward detained former draft suspect Levee W L Lawson after a night of police review into his sanity. Lawson, detained at Maine Street with brother Paul, had been implicated in draft evasion and released at his brother’s request. He later traveled to Kansas City where officials say his mental condition led to rejection. Three additional men, Irving G Bart Theodore Hamilton and Gomez Hamilton, were drafted to replace others rejected after a quota shortfall. They were sent to Funston to fill the 24-man August 1 quota, replacing Oscar Woods and Russel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lawson
J. R. Woodward
Lawson
Paul Lawson
Maine Street
K City
Irving G. Bart Theodore Hamilton
Gomez Hamilton
Mornif
Othe
Funston
Iiton
Oscar Woods
An Russel
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Mountdidier
W.S.S
Sarkirk
Arras
Menzhold
Fecam
Exeer
Cowie
Saareurg A
TOUL
St What
Bertin
Belgium
Iris
Gers Mans
Rainbow Division
Beles
ED Little
Shout
Cuba
Ing
Republic
Edward.c. Little
Lusitania
Hix
Acal Association
Moscow
Robert H. B. Lockhart
M. Litvinoff
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