President Wilson to Act On Coal Shortage Policy
President Wilson met with Herbert Hoover at the food administration and then the Federal Trade Commission to study the coal situation. Officials report the aim is to regulate prices by government takeover of supply, with action expected early next week and a review of production cost figures.
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Washington
Wilson
Wcy
Herbert C. Hoover
Federal Trade Commission
White House
The
Trade Commission
Learn
Evidente
Answer Pope Benedict Austria Supports Pope Peace Plan
Aug 18 The German foreign office delays declaring its stance on the pope’s peace proposal as Central Powers seek unified mediation. Austria-Hungary is expected to support an affirmative answer while Bulgaria opposes it firmly. Germany studies Copenhagen reflections and four powers work to reconcile differing views among parties.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Germany
Copenhagen
Cologne
Austria-Hungary
W W Plans to Burn Crops With Phosphorus
Boise dispatch reports I W W organized to burn grain fields stored in Idaho Oregon and Washington using phosphorus cake. Vigilant committees form in Snake River Valley towns to guard crops. President Wilson studies the labor situation in the northwest amid threat of a general W W strike next Monday.
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Boise
Idaho
I. Ww. W
Oregon
Washington
Henry “Allred
Farm ‘Market Bureau
Allred
Snake River Valley
Wilson
Northwest
Montana
W. W
Change in Date of Mobilization for 687000 Troops
Washington August 18 Secretary Baker approved the disposition of the 687000 men of the first draft as recommended by the provost marshal general The average per cantonment is about 43000 Those allotted to San Antonio include troops from Texas and Oklahoma 46109 Fort Riley Kansas troops come from Kansas Missouri South Dakota Colorado Nebraska New Mexico Arizona 46518 Washington August 15 Provost Marshal General Crowder again changed entraining dates for the first 687000 troops Thirty percent will go September 5 thirty percent September 19 and thirty percent October 3 The last 10 percent will leave later in October Orders were sent out today London August 18 The Admiralty said a hostile destroyer and two mine sweepers were damaged by British forces on Thursday The old fashioned belief that tomatoes cause cancer was questioned
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Baker
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
Fort Riley
Kans
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
New Mexico
Arizona
Crowder
National Army
New Drills For The Home Guards In Lawrence
The Lawrence Home Guard, led by Captain Dunkel, holds a drill in the Yo MOG gym with squads practicing formations. Recruitment continues toward a full strength of 150, using uniforms specified by the War Department and the Armory at Campan's.
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Lawrence Home Guard
Cymmnasium
Cant. Dunkel
Fort von
Danke
Dinsmoor
Rum
Dunkel
War Department
Department
Company H
Home Guards
Budget Work By Lawrence City Officials
W W Holyfield, city finances commissioner, works on next year’s budget. The budget will be completed and submitted to the city commissioners for approval at Tuesday morning’s meeting. Tax levies for residents will be set after county and state levies are prepared. Estimates for the city’s needs are now public with funds being reviewed and announced Tuesday.
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W. W. Holyfield
Commis Finance
Lawrence
Missionaries Rescued Near Pekin by U S Marines
Twelve American missionaries and twelve foreigners were besieged by Chinese bandits at Tabul, about 160 miles northwest of Pekin. U S Marine Corps officers Capt Calvin B Matthews and Lieut Thomas M Ludy, with Chinese troops, led a rescue to extract the group. Reports said the officers and missionaries returned safely. Secretary Daniels announced knitting shipments for soldiers should go to the Bureau of Supplies, restricting Navy League donations due to a dispute.
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Pekin
Tabul
U. S. Marine Corps
Calvin B. Matthews
Thomas M. Ludy
Marine Corps
Leff Kalgar
Navy League
Washington
Daniels
Bureau of Supplies
Navy
French Down Seven German Planes in Raid
Paris reports aviators yesterday brought down seven German airplanes and captured several, with eight more German machines forced to land damaged behind lines. In addition, more than 28,000 pounds of projectiles were dropped during a Belium raid in which several French aircraft participated.
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Paris
Beach Still Inundated By Western Storm Rains
The Kaweez water remains high and muddy from heavy rains in western and central areas, hindering safe swimming today and tomorrow. If kept high, Potter Lake may replace the river as Lawrence’s popular bathing site while conditions recover. In other news, burglars blew open the Summerfield post office safe in Kansas, stealing about $150 in cash and stamps.
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Potter Lake
Lawrence
St. Joseph
Moz
Summerfield
Kansarly
Canadian Firm Against Attacks on Typhoid Inoculation
Native Kansas units report continued typhoid inoculation side effects after a second shot among soldiers. Several companies discuss transfers to an ammunition train for France and potential formation of a brigade depot to support the American expedition. Chiefs name Lt. Jackson and commanders plan future inoculations and possible reorganization of Kansas National Guard units for service.
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Lawrence
Lawrenen
Kansas National Gru
Martin
Pho Rumies
Irary Topeka
Con
Pt. Sill, Oklahe
France
Road Cost Definite For Concrete Rail From Lawrence Topeka
Reports claim the Lawrence to Topeka concrete rail would cost up to 824,000 per mile though engineers say maximum cost remains 8,000. Material costs and labor in Douglas County factor into taxes for landowners as petitions advance in Still and Big Springs districts with 51 percent landowner support. Lieut Frank H McFarland of Battery A First Kansas Field Artillery met Col Hugh Means in Lawrence before returning to Topeka. he is a KU graduate.
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Topeka
Pri
Topi
Son Yo
Douglis
Still
Big Springs
Frank H. McFarland
First
Kansas Field Artillery
Hugh Means
Tonoka
McFarland
The
University Kansas
Pring
Kansas Weather Report Amid Light Temperature Change
Weather from yesterday afternoon to today shows little shift in temperature with a generally stable pattern. Forecast notes minimal variation from mid afternoon to 2 PM today, indicating steady conditions across the region.
Pershing urges united effort to win war
Gen. Pershing told the Associated Press that victory rests on disciplined, welltrained American troops fighting with allied forces. He decried complacency at home and urged every woman and child to support arming and mobilization for the American army.
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Tershing
Ascorintm Press
Pershing
Callippiadt
Anmericae
Amd
Band Concert in City Park Revised Program and Weather Note
A fragmented report details a postponed band concert in South Park with the Washington Greys as the principal act and Captain Joseph Naket leading the performance. It also notes weather concerns and public notices about licensing, plus a death report for former Senator John W. Kern of Indiana due to arsenic poisoning, with accompanying family present.
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South Park
Washington Greys
Kern
Asheyili
John W. Bern
Indiana
Ern
George B. Lawson
Roanoke
Via
War Bread Experiments At University Exhibit
The Journal World features a display titled War Bread on the World Window showing five sample breads and a question about substitutions in wheat flour. A student inquiry leads to a long discussion of substituting barley, rye, oats, and corn meal for wheat and the viability of different ratios in wartime rations.
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Patel
Ethel
Saden
la Wheeler Gunef Ory Steel Saly
Vr Davies Renis
Tientveina
Posters Announce Donations For Soldier Fund Drive
Posters in Chi Drisd ness houses urge donations to a soldier fund. Contributions already total $24, with Merchants National Bank receiving part and several volunteers listed. Banks and committee members coordinate drives, planning broader canvassing and urging cash gifts of $1 or more.
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Soldier Fund
Merchants National
Nidethaffer
Tan
Whipple
F Hudson
Dau Eye
Gil Short Swenson
Lawrence National Bank
Ancience Ceatisinn Tiank Stu
Griff M . Meanley, RC
J. M. Turner
State Bank + Journal-World
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Massive Rigaud Powder Plant Explosion Kills Hundreds
Ottawa reports from Rigaud Quebec say about 250 people were killed as a massive blast at Curtis and Harvey Ltd powder plant devastates the village and destroys nearby homes. Fire and fire-streaked debris spread, cutting telegraph lines and halting rail traffic as relief trains move toward the scene.
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Canada
Curtis and Harvey. Ltd
Rigaud
Quebec
Paints
Ri- Tearne
Aicaud
I Pacific
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Gragen
Nerses
Canadians Pacific Rail
Draven
Tis & Harvey
Hroteeblys
Otgawa
Ont
Queb
Miners to Meet for 115th AI Engineers Session
National meeting of the American Institute of Engineers will span October 9 to 13 in the Kansas mineral and oil regions. The program covers coal resources in Missouri and oil fields in Oklahoma while focusing on wartime output. Sessions will be around St Louis with an inspection tour to Miami district and Tulsa oil fields. professors from a mining department will guide through Kansas mineral and oil rights.
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Kansas
American Institute of Engineers
Antion
Missouri
Gitahoma
Qetoher
St.Louis
Miami
Tulsa
Okhihonta
Mining Engineering
University
Nct
Norval set September 18 opening for farm work study
The Norval school plans to open September 18 instead of September 11 to allow students to work on farms. Board of administration approved the delay, with President Brandenburg noting the benefit to the state. Battery C and fathers of Kansas field artists may deploy to Port Sil before September. Douglas County Ok Council of Defense awaits state registration guidance for women in national work. date to be decided and announced. Cuba offers mobilization and training support. exact forces kept confidential for military reasons.
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Kan
W. A. Brandenburg
State’ Manual “Pranning
Noril
Herard
Norvill
Stamlenburg
Battery C
Fathers Do
Kansas Feld
Normal
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Sil
Septempo
Douglas County
Ok Council of Defense
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Cuba
Wagton
D. C
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