United States Call To Leave German Territory Alone
A House resolution introduced by Beliti of Minnesota directed Secretary Bryan to protest Japan’s plan to seize German leased territory Kia Chowea. It asserts such a transfer by force harms U S and Chinese interests and urges action against any transfer without Chinese consent. President Wilson stated the United States would not be involved in any Chinese government controversy.
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Bryan
Japan
Kia Chowea
Beltiti
Miinvis
Lhis
China
Bryan de Hi
United States
Lgpan
Wilson
Austrian ships sunk in Adriatic clash with French fleet
Rome reports confirmation of a naval fight in the Adriatic with the Austrian battleship Viribus and three other ships sunk by the French fleet. The Capti coast details are unclear and no large Franco British force is described offshore.
French troops advance in Upper Alsace claim gains
An official statement from the British War Office and Admiralty reports French troops advancing in the Valley of Sebirmeck have taken units and prisoners. Allied artillery fire has caused heavy destruction, leaving trenches abandoned and filled with dead and wounded.
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London
War Office
Adiiralty
Sebirmeck
Upper
Alsace
Chased Battleships Reach Naval Station In Hota
London and America report from Vienna that British battleships and Austrian cruisers engaged near the Adriatic. Italian, Austrian, and German forces blockaded key ports as ships sought refuge at a naval station in Hota, amid strategic maneuvering.
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London
Americe
Siys
Ancenna
Austria
HotanTi i
Sighted Disabled Ship and Harbor Dragged Vessel
A dispatch from Prem Atsterddin to Central News reports the Utah steamer Ep silo arriving at Yinuiden today. A captain claims a vessel driven to harbor with damaged channels, holes in shell and scattered damage, sighted near Peondlajem. Official news later confirms remedial measures underway.
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Loman
Atsterddin
Central News
Vaptain
Utah
Epsilo
Yinuiden
French Casualties Reported in Belgian Battle
Telegraph notes heavy French casualties in the Dinant area amid Belgian fighting. The article mentions French troops resisting strong German pressure near Dinant and the Brussels front feeling the toll of the clash as observers describe the event with cautious casualty estimates.
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London
Brussels
Telegraph
Shipping bill rejection halts vessel registry expansion
Ambrose notes the senate rejected the conference report on the shipping bill to admit forty to twenty ships to American registry. The house bill, passed by similar votes, would extend registry to foreign built vessels. The president is expected to sign. Also, Rov Stauffer will address Baldwin on Monday night at the Herye te Methodist. Robertson of Was City spent the day there.
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America
Washington
Senate
DHL
Stauffer
Mt Baldwin
Herye Te
Methodist - “Brotherhoody
Vat Plas
Progressive meet to organize county campaign tomorrow
The Progressive County Committee will gather at 2:30 at the office of H. Mitchell to organize for the campaign. Several candidates have expressed willingness to serve, while the group projects a strong fight against the stampatiors and confidence in winning. Mr and Mrs J W Dalley returned to Clarksdale after visiting Carrie Pulley.
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H. Mitchell
J. W. Dalley
Calrksdale
Mra
Carrie
County schools adopt score card system to boost efficiency
Rural county schools will use a score card method under the superintendent. The system assesses schoolhouses, grounds, equipment, and board/community roles on a 500 point scale. It requires annual reports to the district clerk and promotes targeted spending to improve facilities, staffing, and student access.
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Sehool
DeSoto Bridge Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
A massive failure on the DeSoto Bridge over Kill Creek Saturday afternoon buried nine bridge workers. George Sparks died from spinal and other injuries. Britt Soule and five others suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. Rescue efforts, with local volunteers and doctors from Bonner Springs and Endura, freed workers as the structure collapsed under heavy rock and wet concrete.
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Lex
Britt. Soule
Lee
Nolar Hodge
Lex Brotken
Herbert Linde Bs Verson
Soule
Robert. Glover
LF. Glenn
Waeteane
Benjamin Herbert
DeSoto
Kill Creek
J. D. Soule
Shieh
Pred Candler
Bonner Springs
Kan
DeSolo
Johnson County
Kansas
Fis
Endura
Door Candler
Stone
Dirk
Censorship Tightens on Empire Forces movements
New York officials report censorship by Kiril ish authorities over Empire armed forces movements and Belgian and Paris dispatches. No reliable details on British troop numbers or fleet positions emerge while phrasing limits any public view of naval or land forces in European waters.
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New York
Belgium
Brussels
Paris
Germany
North Sea
Russia Demands Passage Through Dardanelles From Turkey
dispatch from Copenhagen cites Politiken that Russia demands from Turkey unrestricted passage for the Russian Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles, the request reported from Constantinople amid the Aug dispute.
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Dardanelles
London
Copenhagen
Politiken
Constantinople
Russia
Turekey
Arnett arraigned bound over in robbery case
J A Arnett was arraigned and bound over to district court with bond set at 800 dollars. The hearing noted a confession to the robbery of oils and a preliminary examination was waived. Anieté was bound over to district court in November with bond at 500 dollars.
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Fok
Arneus de Lecompton Aand
H. Mills
Ilostice Wilson
Arnett
Japan Demands German Warships Withdraw From Orient
Tokyo issued an ultimatum to Germany giving until Sunday August 23 to withdraw all warships from the Orient and arrange evacuation of Kiautschou. Failure to comply could lead Japan to act with the United States in safeguarding China’s integrity and American interests. Foreign Minister Takaaki Kato conferred with U.S. Ambassador George G. Cathey to align on policy.
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Germany
Oeloek
Orient
Kiau-Chian
Willamium
Japete
Takaaki Kato
George WL Gathew
Wm Duade
Jim
United States
Tipish
China
German Army Masses at Luxenburg Gate Paris Front
Telegraph dispatch from London says Belgian leaders believe main German forces are concentrating at Luxembourg to break through French lines. German center aim described as striking at a vital musical spot in France, with reports the Kaiser moved toward Mainz with the staff.
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Luxewnbu
France
Kaiser
London
Paris
Bertin
Mainz
Country Club Stocks Meeting Tonight
Stockholders of the Country Club are to meet at 7 o clock in the Merchants Association rooms to review the committee on loan report and discuss possible locations and transportation plans. A decisive step is anticipated.
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Merchant's Association Rooms
So'eloek
Agssieinei
People’s State Rate
Com
Initedevision - Ek
Manhattan City and Interurban Line Opens to Junction City
The Manhattan City and Interurban Railway opened its line to Junction City with two or three cars running from Var Wiley east to Koreka Lake. Regular service starts Tuesday, tying into the Fort Riley line, with plans to complete the trolley and extend to Topeka and Salina. A spur to Westmoreland was not proposed.
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Manhattan City and Interurban Railway Company
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Koreka Lake
Centuryine
Baselall
Tynerion City
Foxit Riley
Rps Cies
Exteki Electric Park
Gars
the Park
Topeka
Salina
Westmoreland
Market Robbery Puzzle Stuns Kansas Town
Morning robbery at a Wayne county meat market left owner Wj H Weber bound and robbed of cash after masked assailants demanded bacon and fled. Despite searches of Lawrence and surrounding areas, no trace of the two men was found, while a new insurance agent and visiting speaker were noted in town.
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W. TH. Weber
Orth Tauwrenes
Fea
Phey
Horny
Min Weber
Shari Cummings
Lawrence
Weber
Hacon Tor
French Continue Advance Across Alsace Front
Paris reports the French war office states the French advance continues with trooops seizing the heights north of the Alsatian frontier and breaking German lines. French forces claim gains including twelve German field guns eight machine guns and twelve gun carriages with ammunition seized and pockets of penetration toward Lotenbansen Michlbach and Rushem while occupying Villy Durheit and routes toward Schlettstadt and Saint Croix. A strong Allied line is said to extend from Thana through Germany to Daannenitrie.
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Ane
French War Office
Lave
Abrdehevilleen
Lorquin
Agdudspye
Marsal
Donga
Rougemont
Cvaley
Lotaelbansen
Michlbach
Rushem
Villy
Durheig
Sehlestadt
Saint Crotux
Alsieenve
Thana
Gersay Und
Daanenitrie
Grain Prices Probe Ordered in Topeka Grain Trade
An inquiry into complaints accusing grain dealers linked to Hutchinson of restraint of trade was ordered by the Kansas attorney general. Major AL Harvey will travel to Hutchinson tonight to pursue the case while details remain unclear. Also noted: the infant child of Mr and Mrs Ehner Winger died yesterday aged 11 days, and Ruth Brehman returned from Wanans City.
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Topeka
Kan
Hutchinson
Phe J
Aeajor AL AL Harvey
Hazclinson
Ehner Winger
Weather Bulletin Forecast For Week With Showers
The forecast indicates frequent thundershowers across northern central and eastern regions with cooler temperatures near normal. Western areas may see lighter rain while the South Atlantic states experience scattered storms later in the week.
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Washington
Horslern
Water supply tests indicate strong flow near North Lawrence
The test well in North Lawrence shows continuous pumping at five to six feet from the screen as crews compare water quality. Commission officials report clear, pure water with good supply prospects, while additional tests south of town search for optimal sources. In other news Ollie Jones and Chester Candens face public fighting charges. Joe Thorpton pleads guilty to drunkenness.
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North Lawrence
Holyfield
Lawrence
Cameron
Wanzebonschat
Idak
Ayhey
Ollie Jones
Chester Candens
Joe Thorpton
Ila
Memorial Pillars Erected For Spanish War Veterans
Memorial pillars will be set at the front entrance of the city park in Sl The Twentieth Kansas regiment Ideal veterans fund has $175 in hand for the project and expects more donations locally.
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Kan
G. A. Ro
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
City Cafe to Reopen After Two Weeks Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs Russell return from a two weeks fishing trip and plan to reopen the City Cafe after completing a tax improvement. The cafe has been closed during their absence and will resume service once renovations are finished.
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Russell
Bargain Day Bargains Advertised in Journal
An Iowa newspaper fragment describes “IM EVERYTHING” bargains for a Moving Picture Show day with extensive prize offers. Advertisements promise free admittance to local theaters and a host of in-store incentives from vendors including hardware, dry goods, jewelry, groceries, and clothing. Names of merchants such as Eriksen’s, Starkweather, and Shaler’s Drug Store appear amid prizes for largest basket, oldest woman, and tallest man.
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the Journal
Tree
Admissian
Diliige
Lie Wotkan
Kethos van Hay
Cebling
Arik and Crafts Store
Whig
Innes, Bullene & Chinan
Pamiity
Ober’s
Newmark's
Starkweather
Mets
Bell Brothers
Johnson & Afl
Eriksen
China
Ney & Cuilereand
Twibyella
Advertising Boost for Retail Merchants in Newspapers
Advertisement promotion urged by the American Newspaper Publishers Association. It proclaims newspaper advertising as a certain, instantaneous path to increased business. Manufacturers seeking higher sales are invited to contact the association at World Building New York.
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World S. Building
New York
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