Poles Lead Counterstroke to Relieve Warsaw
Polish forces under Gen Pilsudski pushed back Soviet lines along the northern front and beyond the Wyra river near Ciechanow while penning retreating troops after dominating areas around Radzymin. Russian gains near Danzig remained distant with Warsaw still contested.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Pilsudski
Kolsiewski
Vistula
Mnewwiowice
Kock
Siedlce
Wyra
Ciechanow
Radzymin
London
Weather Forecast for Kansas Includes Thunder Showers
Generally fair conditions in the east with possible local thunder showers in the west tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures recorded include 7 pm yesterday and 7 am today with a 2 pm reading today. Maximum yesterday and minimum today reach up to 80.
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Kansas
Alleged gang members arraigned in Missouri court
Three colored men Leroy Wilson Sam Butler and John R Rawson owner of the car used in expeditions were arraigned in circuit court Lexington Missouri. Chauffeur Earl James 27 was sent to juvenile authorities after failing to appear for trial. Bond set at specified amounts. prosecutors expect to bring all three to trial.
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Leroy Wilson
Sam Butler
Kansas City
John R. Rawson
Lexington
Owen Carl
Earl James
Lawrence
Missouri
Kansas
Ruard
Carl
Mr. Carl
Lexineten
Rawson
Gan
Harding to Make Labor Day Talk
Marion Ohio August 17 Senator Harding will deliver a Labor Day speech in Marion to a Central Labor Union gathering. The conference arranged a speech schedule through October 1 and planned a September 4 talk here for Republican state chairs and assistants amid requests for other city appearances. New said he expected several speeches outside Marion but no change to the front porch campaign policy was planned.
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Marion
Harding
Central Labor Union
New Sail
Proclamation Calls New Strike by Local Miners
In Pittshire and Popeka the U M W A unions issued a call for a district strike until fines on workers who refused Saturday work are refunded. The Mulberry meeting voted 178 for the strike, signaling a test of factional strength within the miners over Howat's leadership.
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U. M. Wlal
Mulberry
Kansas Industrial Court
District 14
Howat
Snow’s Vote Was Large In Kansas Primary
Topeka reports Geo B Snow won 42 027 votes in the Kansas Republican primary, roughly one fourth of the total party vote, defeating Governor Henry J Altenji. Also notes F F Fitzsimmons delivered a new aerial fire truck to the Lawrence Fire Department and now oversees post sale service. Welch Welch chiropractors are mentioned.
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Topeka
Geo. B. Snow
Kansas
Henry J. Altenj
Secretary of State
F. F. Fitzsimmons
Lawrence
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Ben
American-LaFrance Fire Sparatus Company
Mexico If Government Agrees to Colby Plan
Washington says recognition not promised and will depend on actions. U S officials note three Colby conditions but emphasize that actual deeds matter more than promises. State Department will await developments in Mexico to judge stability and willingness to fulfill obligations.
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Washington
Mexico City
Associated Press
Wilson
Colby
Pres. de Lal Huerta
Vernando Galtera
Uniten States
Amelia
Excelsior
Carranza
T. Washington
United States
State Department
Mexico
Auto Passenger Narrowly Escapes When Switch Engine Hits Car
A stalled switch engine on Sixth Street near Vermont struck an Oakland car owned by M C Cammon driven by Mrs. Cammon around noon today. The car was pushed about thirty feet along the tracks with both wheels on one side broken, a smashed door and a bent frame. The engineer stopped the engine after the collision. no injuries are reported.
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Oakland
M. C. Cammon
Vermont Street
Sixth
Vermont Streets
New Hampshire Street
Cammon
Trac
Gas price forecast sparks talk of 75 cent gasoline
Prof Mayberry of Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland said gas could drop to 75 cents a gallon within two years. Speaking before the Engineers Club in San Francisco he based his view on existing oil fields and prospects abroad. He tied motor industry welfare to a motor engine that uses crude petroleum efficiently or a light storage battery.
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San Francisco
Mayberry
Case School of Applied Science
Clevelant
Ohio
Yesters
Engineers’ Club
Asa
Sent Boys on Their Way and Grange Notices
Chief Montoa sent two boys from Kansas City toward the city limits after their arrest for vagrancy. They spent the night in jail before being discharged. State Grange Master Vinland B Needham will speak at Vinland Grange hall Friday August 20 on The Tax Amendment. Midland Grange will meet next Friday at the home of G R Schulz. Pine of Grant township learns of a daughter's birth to Mr and Mrs W E Pine of Long Beach California. Pine has thirteen granddaughters and three grandsons.
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James Montoa
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Monroe
Vinland B. Needham
Kansas State Grange
Vinland Grange Hall
Midland Grange
G. R. Schulz
T. F. Pine
Grant Township
W. E. Pine
Long Beach
Cal
Open Headquarters Planned for Real Campaign in Lawrence
County Republican leaders decide to open a Lawrence headquarters as soon as a room is found and keep it open through the campaign. CB Hosford is reelected county chairman with J H Mitchell secretary and Elmer E Brown treasurer. an executive committee is created. Democrats meet at the courthouse to discuss a state senator candidate against A L Brooke.
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Republican
Lawrence
Republican County Central
Court House
Monum
CB. Hosford
J. H. Mitchell
Elmer E. Brown
Democratic Committee
Jacob Badsky
William LaCozs
D. L. Burton
Jefferson County
A. L. Brooke
Convention Closed by Kansas Colored Christian Churches
The convention of the colored Christian churches of Kansas adjourned, with the Second Christian church of Lawrence hosting the event. About seventy delegates from across the state attended. notable figures included J. B. Lehman, George W. Mackley, and George F. Lyons. Rev. M. Lee Sorey spoke on the restoration movement, and Grandma Carter donated 13.85 to support the meetings.
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Colored Christian Churches of
Topeka
M. Lee Sorey
Lawrence
Grandma Carter
Reorganization of Immigration Bureau Ordered
Washington August 17 officials announced reorganization of the bureau of immigration by Assistant Secretary of Labor Post citing utter disorganization in the bureau and field service. Steps began July 21 when Commissioner General Caminetti lost authority over recommendations on appeals and warrants, with legal judgment reserved to the secretary and assistant.
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Washington
Bureau of Immigration
Isher
Baseball shortstop Chapman dies from fatal pitch
New York Aug 17 Raymond Chapman Cleveland shortstop died at St Lawrence Hospital after surgery for a fractured skull from a pitch by Carl Mays. The fatal blow occurred at the start of the fifth inning, delaying today's scheduled Cleveland at New York game. Fans and players react as petitions seek Mays’ ban from organized baseball.
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New York
Raymond Chapman
Cleveland American
Carl Mays
St. Lawrence Hospital
Gueen
Seneal
Cleveland
Mays
Chapman
Boston
Detroit
Ray Chamman
Plas
Raleigh Debates Ratification in Historic Suffrage Session
The North Carolina legislature opened debate on ratifying the Federal woman’s suffrage amendment amid cheers from suffrage supporters. Senator Carr warned ratification could end his political career. Also noted were a pleading copy filed in Mat Simpson suit, Mabel Simpson seeking divorce from Frei Simpson for gross neglect, and a quiet title suit by Edgerley Bailey with JL Brood as defendant.
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Mat! Simpson
AL C. Wilson
Mabel Simpson
Frei Simpson
Edgerley Bailey
Abstrict
Quiet Title
JL Brood
City considers double shift fire department in Lawrence
Lawrence officials heard a Kiwanis backed bid for a two platoon fire service. Supporters argued improved protection and efficiency despite costs, while critics warned more personnel are needed. No second class city has adopted the plan yet. decision rests with the county clerk in ten days.
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Lawrence
Busch
Covington
Kentucky
Lell
Musch
J. H. Cohn
Cohr
J. C. Stevenson
Thut
Bradley's Scores In Olympic Pentathlon At Antwerp
Errett Bradley of the University of Kansas finished second in the pentathlon at Antwerp, totaling 25 points. Leo Lothonen of Finland won with 14 points as Bradley placed in multiple events including third in the broad jump and a tie for first in the 200 meters.
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Errett Bradley
University of Kansas
Antwerp
Leo Lehtonen
Finland
Bradley
Sinth
City urged to back rest room at the Y in Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce asks the city to take over the rest room the Y M C A offered as a bowling alley. The chamber claims last year the city proposed taking over the rest room and would furnish a kitchenette if running costs are covered. The Y M C A would lease the room for 50 dollars a month including heat light and matron services but some officials favor chamber use. Further city commission discussion is planned.
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Lawrence Rest
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence House
I. C. Stevenson
Chamber of Ommercs
City of
Lawrence
Cleland
High Room Rent Pressures Men Dormitory Space
Room rent for men at the University Y M C A in Lawrence runs from 12 to 30 dollars as listings held by Warren Blodgett show. Blodgett cites higher city rents and landladies who feel confident rooms can be filled. An inspection of rooms will start after September 1 and he asks housekeepers to call the office when spaces are filled to aid the placement effort.
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Warren Blodgett
University
Lawrence
Blodgett
North Carolina Senate Scene Over Federal Suffrage
In Raleigh on August 17 the legislature considered a resolution to reject the federal suffrage amendment while a ratification measure awaited action in the Senate. Pro and anti suffragists filled the galleries as leaders warned of a likely close vote, with expectations shifting between chambers.
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Raleigh
N. C
Senate
North Carolina
House
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House
Students Seek Work At University Y M C A Bureau
More than 100 Kansas men applied at the University YMCA employment bureau for work during the coming school year. Secretary Warren Blodgett will canvass firms before the term starts to determine how many can be placed in steady employment around September 15. He asks merchants to phone in available part time jobs.
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Kansas
University Y. M.C. A. Employment Bureau
Warren Blodgett
Biodeett
City Grants Eleven Building Permits Totalling 25000
Building inspector reports eleven permits issued last month with a total value of 25000 and inspection fees of 109.50 turned into the city. Fire costs covered ten fires at 55 dollars with 19060 dollars in property involved and no contents loss, per the fire chief. Dr Albright Chiropractor.
Parole Dispute Over Scearce Case Draws Fire
In a district court hearing, Scearce faces parole issues linked to arson for hire in Kansas City and Lawrence. Fire Marshal Hussey and Attorney Wilson contest claims of a state collection role and discuss repaying $800 from fire insurance companies. The judge notes parole payments should not drive justice and weighs the governor’s authority amid stalled suffrage ratification news from Nashville.
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Eding
Robert
Secarce
Agai
Scearee
Kansas City
Lawrence
Olson Plumbing
Massachusetts Street
Scearce
Ed Riling
Smart
Riling
Louis Hussey
Hussey
Isle Anent
Burris
Jenks City
Missouri
Mir. Hussey
J. B. Wilson
Wilson
Somey
Glenn Chariton
Allen
Marshal Hussey
Prezent
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International Committee For Relief Credits
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