Arresting: Many German Spies Amid War News
Long dispatches report German arrests in Belsharo, six carloads of prisoners moved across frontiers into Russia and Finland, with Bulgaria mobilizing as aviators monitor Allied and German positions. US diplomatic staff guard Austrian interests in France as naval forces Goeben and Vestal remain at large in the Mediterranean.
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London
Belsiaroshingr
Russige Gehman Frentier Ug
Visa Aly
Hus
Tt Gertie Army Eorps
Tuligrucis Ako
Jioh
United States
Europe
Austria
France
Vite
Germany
Mualieal
Goeben
Vestat
Mediterraniesn
Manee
Kidnaping Case Shrouded by Nebraskan Fragments
Fragmentary OCR recalls a kidnapping incident near Svlumer and Hy WS-wareeld where a girl Louise Mick was abducted. A laborer reported seeing a man with a woman post a club sighting before her disappearance. Her father reportedly tied and moved belongings amid the confusion.
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Svlumer
Neb
Mig
Louise Mick
Bebuvler
Pratik Teli
Laborer
Mick
Baron's Son Slain Amid Shifting Front in Europe
Fragmentary dispatch reports a German commander’s son slain as German forces are reported cleared from Moselle regions. The garbled text references Monstantinoply, Geneva, and Belgian territory with unclear timing, suggesting a chaotic wartime update on German troop movements and losses near Metz and surrounding areas.
Italy Demands Answers Over Austrian Fire at Paglia Bombardment
An Italian envoy demanded explanations for the bombardment near Paglia and Ans Livati in Montenegro, as relations with Austria deteriorate. The Morning Post reports Italy accuses Austrian forces of firing on Italian flagged positions, signaling rising tensions and calls for accountability.
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Aig
Italy
Atstria
Tuily
I Paglia
Coimipauiy
Fla
Austrian Troops Occupy Miechow in Russian Polish Theater
London reports Vienna disputes claim Austrian forces have occupied Miechow in the Russian Polish border area after defeating a body of adversaries. Casualties listed include killed and wounded. Austrian losses totaled 140 men, according to the brief dispatch.
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Miechow
London
Vienna
Sity
Ilien Milas
Wells Finishing Test Near North Lily City Supply
Engineers report wells forty to fifty feet deep near North Lily are nearly complete with pumping tests to begin. Water depth and gravel layers suggest adequate supply, while electrical testing gauges underground flow. Officials weigh cost, impact, and plant location south of town before proceeding.
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North
Lidyrenee
Dunnille
Jkdwe
Germans Prepare Fresh Assault on Liege Front
Dispatches report renewed German activity in Belgium as forces gather near Liege and Houffalize in Luxemburg. French patrols clashed with cavalry, sabres sent prisoners, while minor skirmishes persisted along the Ourthe river as reorganizing units mass for a new push toward Liege.
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Liege
Atlement Houffalize
Luxemburg
Thhem
Belgium
Ourthe
Ceers Claim Victory Despite Heavy Casualties
Brussels reports the Ceers winning a major clash in Gerunt fighting. The death toll stands at 2,000 with about 10,000 wounded and 9,700 prisoners. Clear official loss narrative accompanies the claim.
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Lumlon
Aay
Leepatel Sromt
Brussels
Japanese help England report on German China port
The arrival reports the weaplia of the Japaner weasel with 6,400 dap-24 eithers, noting a fleet embarked on transports and awaiting orders. He believes the destination is Tsing-Tou s a German possession in China. Several Australian ships join British squadrons in East Asiatic waters. W. J. Coleman of Superior, Neb., visits with his parents.
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Shanghai
Awsau
Leanese
Tsing
China
Regents in session on water and normal school matters
The Board of Regents meets today with Dean Willard and officials from Kansas State University in Manhattan. They plan routine agenda items, discuss water supply for campus needs, and schedule meetings in Pittsburg and Lawrence to coordinate with state institutions and staff.
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Pittsburg
Warsas
University Coast Mackney
Cora’ Lewis
Jattrence Todas
ML. Bowen
Topeka
Dean Willined
Mantatlan
Mavenine
Ehlridge Pick
Olive Foeenun Wes
Dean Williard
Ofansas Stat Iricultural College
Manhattian
Waters
Counee
Waeses
Netian
Board of Regents
They Universite
Ted
Colorado
Lawraren
Tiva
Pittshire
Printers Slide Again in Rough Woodlawn Game
The Printers lost again last night as their penultimate effort fell short. Woodland led the diamondists with steady play while Traskell and Yo M ve A showed efforts, leaving standings tight and only one game separating teams in a tense late-season stretch.
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Hays
Stree
Traskell
Baskell
WAR Co. A . Printers
Long Trip by Four Laveen Men to Mammoth Cave
A four man party traveled from Laveen to Mammoth Cave Kentucky by rail and road, covering about 1 202 miles at over 750 miles per day. They praised the railway system and the scenery, noting poor crop conditions in Southern Indiana and Illinois and wheat and tobacco conditions in Kentucky. The journey followed the Santa Fe Trail for much of its route and was halted only briefly by bad roads.
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Doe
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Lawrence
Clyde
Slaw
Haynes
Mir Mays
Dave’ O
Indiana
Illinois
Germans and French clash at Longwy in Liege border fight
An official announcement reported engagements ongoing near Longwy on the Liege border as Germans and French struggle for possession. Neither side held a decisive advantage, with battles continuing inside the French frontier near Belgian Limburg and German Lorain areas as of the latest dispatch.
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Liege
Paris
Germans Show Great Valor at Fort Ser Sing
Brussels dispatch says German attack on Fort Ser Sing, south of Lives, Sunday night, was repulsed with heavy casualties. Reports claim several German soldiers fell within a square area near a crossing and that the fort, ringed by wire, suffered costly assault. Names given include William of Cippe and his son who were killed while charging the enemy. their bodies were buried inside the fort.
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Brussels
Fort Sersing
BO Cerneths
William of
Cippe
Demand for hydrant repairs and new ordinances outlined
City commissioners reviewed 25 ordinances including payments and water system funding. A hydrant at Fourth and Michigan was requested. 24 hour repair notices were set for hydrants, and a plan to extend the water mains was discussed. Additional items included cemetery lot markers and traffic safety measures on Massachusetts street.
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Fourth
Michigan
Util Hlius
Oak Hill
Massachusetts Street
Sixth Street
Noathy
Aram Tenn
Moss Walk
Willy
Hari
Cleland
Alabama Street
Alabama
iMaine
Seventh Street
Erie
Still Fierce Front Ebb and Flow in Belgian Stand
Reports from the Hague and Maestricht describe ongoing violence as German forces pound Belgian positions. Dispatches claim steady artillery fire near Liegeng and surrounding ports with Belgian defenders holding line amid heavy bombardment.
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Lanteléat
Essex Sighted Fast Cruiser Then Vanished in New York Harbor
Reports say a British cruiser appeared steaming toward New York Harbor early this morning before abruptly vanishing near Sands Point. The unknown ship, described as swift and heavily armed, triggered alarms as a possible threat to Atlantic shipping and coastal defenses.
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New York
Anis
Ark
Censorship Tightens on Dispatches from Paris to London
Reports indicate increasingly rigid censorship on all matter sent by Associated Press from Paris, routing through London to avoid direct links with Germany or Austria. Some censored dispatches arrive via London, delaying communication and reducing direct Germany contact. mentions Mr and Mrs Wigman and children visiting relatives in Lawrence and St. Louis.
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New York
Associates
London
Itg
Associated Press
Paris
Landon
Germany
Austria
Ahd
Kari
Wigman
St. Louis
Lawrence
Wieman
A Simple Ceremony for Mrs Wilson Obituary
Simple funeral rites were held for Mrs. Wilson at the Fr. Hyterival Church with a 45 minute service. Her father, Rev. Dr. Edward S. Anson, served as pastor for 17 years and is buried beside her. A shorter ceremony followed at Myrtle Hill Cemetery with a large crowd from Washington and Culpepepper sending flowers and sympathy.
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Wilson
Alpepper
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Platform for Legislature Agreed On By Federation of Labor
Pillsburg Aug 21 The platform includes the initiative and referendum recall widow's pension eight hour for women workers compensation and law reform bonafide labor unions right to select heads of state labor departments and will be present in the next legislature.
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Pillsberg
Federation of Labor
Battle at Muehlhausen Shifts Front in Alsace
Paris reports German and French forces clashed near Muehlhausen in Alsace. After the fighting, Germans hold a position outside the city, while the exact details remain undisclosed.
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Paris
Muehlhausen
Alsace
Bargain Days Are Coming From Local Merchants
Merchants announce a two day Bargain Sale starting August 4 in Lawrence with Aurora and Grand theatres offering free daily programs for country visitors. Shops will showcase deep discounts and special entertainment as residents and out-of-town shoppers are invited to attend. Tickets arranged through the daily paper will grant access for families and included venues, with posters and ads promoting low prices across many stores.
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Abe Gust
Beithe
Sierghauts AM
Stiller
Lanyancent
Aurora
Grand Theatres
Oon
Dagrachy
Lawrenc al
Ty Dooley
Gu'eloek
Evi Eitin
Varios Amerelunrs
Gragik
Aurorea
Nwichants
Lawrence
Laboor
Belgian Defense at Herstal Amid German Advance
The Belgian workers at the National Arms Factory in Herstal defended against German troops, barricading in houses and firing from windows. The correspondent reports thousands of German injuries, with civilians aiding in the defense. Also notes wedding announcements in New York for Lawrence and Lavile Brown, with Brown a Civil Engineer with the federal government at Fort Sloeum.
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Merstal
Merstal and Gn Frid
Dar
Lawrence Terday
Ales. Brown
Dhickson Street
Rochelle
Shipping Thresher West Reported in Harvest Field Mayhem
Several threshing machines were shipped to harvest fields in the days prior. Charles Growder reported this morning a boy slipped his machine, prompting concern that a total of seven machines may be at risk. Authorities note machines were sent from Lawrence in connection with the venture.
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Charles
Allef Uist
Bint
Boen
Lawrence
Admiralty Establishes Information Bureau for War News
London reports the new British Admiralty and War Office information bureau began work revealing details of German operations near Liege and along the Aisne. Updates claim German forces, including cavalry, face resistance as forts around Liege hold, while Austro-Hungarian and Russian movements shape the war picture and Hungary seeks credit for military needs.
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London
Admiralty and
War Office
Go ‘Omitiene
Utis Mornia
Tougres
Liege
Liewe
Digemedt
Alous
Aisne
Tuchy
Luxemburg
Ahd
Adlyius
Uer
Marebienne
Arion
Hermie
France
Belguet
Stanghai
China
Hub
Germatmackers
Lieve
Trovel
Peete
Cracow
Lemberg
Alig Ager
Democrats Meet Name Martin Chairman of Central Committee
The Douglas County Democrats elected John D. Martin of Kanyaka Township as chairman of the Central Committee by an 8 to 6 vote over T. J. Ney. The motion to make Martin's election unanimous passed. An adjourned meeting was held due to missing election certificates, with outgoing Chairman Fugate calling the meeting together and a few bills approved. Fugate gave a harmony speech followed by Judge San and remarks by Clay, an old committee member not re-elected.
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Douglas County
John D. Martin
Kanyaka “Township
Csmits
Martin
Tony
Fugate
Judge
Clay
Se San
Lawrence native Arthur Williams dies suddenly at Buffalo Montana
Arthur Williams, born and raised in Lawrence and KU graduate, dropped dead at his Buffalo Montana home this morning. He had lived in Montana for years and was in good health prior to death. His wife, formerly Miss Ebrtha Matior of Lawrence, survives.
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W. BR. Wil ‘Liams
Buffalo
Montana
Ben
Lawwence
Kansas University
eBrtha
Lawrence
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