Great German Austrian War Clash On Belgian Soil
British French and Belgian forces face German and Austrian attackers in what French experts call a decisive battle for Belgian soil. Censor restrictions limit location details as Brussels fell to advancing German cavalry amid Belgium’s retreat to Antwerp. Warships bombarded Liban and Lange harbor works. Austria issues final conscription call while Anglo American rough riders form in Paris. French war ministry accepts city service.
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London
Britain
De‘clares
Haels
Brussels
Clermman
Belgium
Couniy
Antwerp
Liban
Russia
Baltic
Lange
Finland
Rough Riders Corps
Paris
Preach Ministry of War
Germans Push Ahead in Meuse Vicinity Amid Tighter Fighting
A brief wartime update states German forces continue pressing along the Meuse near a small town. Reports indicate heavy fighting and renewed enemy activity in the area, with observers noting advancing positions and territorial gains for the German side.
Japan Prepares as Ultimatum to Geminy Expires
Japan readies for potential action as the deadline on Geminy's ultimatum nears. Censorship authorities tighten publications while forces position near Kise-Chow amid reports of strong fortifications and possible military moves.
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Tokio
Japan
Geminy
Kise-Chow
Fire on Mount Lovchen Warships in Bosnian Action
London reports a clash with Montenegrin batteries at Mount Loveton near Cattaro. Ships and battery fire damaged Austrian fortifications as Montenegrins and Austrians engage in Bosnian waters. Casualties cited by a correspondent vary. British official confirmation pending.
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London
Mount Loveton
Cattaro
Bosnian
British War Office
Preparations for Defense of Antwerp Extend Citywide Effort
London dispatch reports preparations for Antwerp's defense expanding across the area. All classes in the city join in day and night work, with no sign of peace. Gates through walls remain closed as preparations proceed. Antwerp presents a stark contrast with English and Belgian flags at windows, a festive air amid resistance rhetoric.
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London
Timis
Hague
Antwerp
Cnomous
Sheriff Seizes Car in Hutchinson Visit Case
Sheriff Cummings this day placed an attachment on an automobile during a local visit from Hutchinson. The action followed a debt dispute arising from a four debt amount and reflects the sheriff's effort to secure payment.
Former K U Man Honored by University Move
W. U. Moore, former Kansas law school professor, accepts a position at the University of Chicago, to begin in September. He is remembered in Lawrence for marrying Nelle Wilhelm and for his prominence at the Kansas City high school. Moore has been at Wisconsin, gaining popularity and attention among educators. He and his wife and son will depart Madison late this month for Chicago.
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W. U. Moore
Wisconsin
William Underhill Moore
Offtie University of Kansas Law School
University of Chicago
Moore
Lawrence
Nelle Wilhelm
K.C. Hav School
Att. Sas
University of Wisconsin
L’rot
Tani
Sand
Madison
Chicago
Officers Collect Poll Tax as Delinquents Are Billed
The Commissioner of Finance Holyfield announces a list of poll tax delinquents will be called on by officers for short fines and collection. He states the tax is provided by law and must be paid. The notice implies collectors will be paid for services. Man and Mrs Lester Rake are parents of a baby girl.
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Commissioner of Finance
Holyfield
Man
Mrs. Lester Rake
Apportionment Funds Received in County Education
The Douglas County apportionment from the state has been received at the county treasurer for the current year. It funds school bonds and provides per pupil amounts based on census data, with increases over previous years and large total sums for the district. The money is distributed to districts by the county superintendents according to pupil counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Sehook
Treasurfer
Merning
Lund
Hymadis
Pud Pals
County Officials At Eudora Pie and politics on parade
Report notes county officials mostly absent from duty in Eudora while attending a pie social. Attendees included aspiring county job seekers who mingled with the crowd and discarded political cards, with one observer collecting the scraps to review at home.
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Endora
Mr and Mrs Theodore Leonard Visit Lawrence Friends
Mr and Mrs Theodore Leonard of Girard motored to Lawrence yesterday and spent the day calling upon old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore ‘Leonard of
Girard
Lawrence
Bargain Day Trade Draws Shoppers to Lawrence
Bargain Day sales attract city and country buyers to Lawrence with crowded streets and heavy foot traffic. Merchants report rising trade as customers bundle purchases from dry goods stores and Gustalton’s grab sale. Tomorrow marks the last Bargain Day with prize drawings already attracting entries. Mrs. Kooms Roberts arrives from Pittsboro to visit Mrs. El A. Roberts.
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Loch
Lawrence
Alfiebs
Gustalt’son’s
Kooms Roberts
Pittsboro
Mes. EL AL. Roberts
EXPECT SEVERAL INDICTMENTS IN WASHINGTON AHEAD
Washington August 21 Attorney General McReynolds expects several indictments to be returned in the coming days as the President orders investigations into food price gouging since the outbreak of the European war. The prosecutions will not be localized to any particular region as President Wilson directs vigorous action nationwide.
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Washington
McReynolds
Wilson
Belgians Ready to Co-operate with Allies at Antwerp
London dispatches say the Belgian army retreated to Antwerp in good order and now stands ready to cooperate with the Allies as the war effort continues.
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London
Antwerp
Anna Sarton Not Dead After Telegraph Error
London reports an erroneous telegraph noting Anna Sarton sister of the late Pope Pius X died in Rome. The dispatch miscaptioned the Pontiff's sister as deceased following his illness but she remains alive though indisposed and under Dr. Alaiaci’s care.
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London
York
Anna ‘Sarton
Pius "Nylind
Rome
Chuse
Reme
Aiaici
Fragmentary weather note hints at cool weekend forecast
The readable line suggests a weather brief with numbers like 70 and 64 and mentions partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. It lacks a clear location or full context but indicates a cooler spell and a weekend outline in a dated, weather-brief style.
Kansans Tour Colorado by Santa Fe Trail Route
A large Kansas traveling party arrived in Denver on Wednesday night with fourteen cars carrying sixty five tourists and another sixteen cars with fifty four travelers. The group organized by W. Forrester plans to tour Colorado four days, visiting Pike's Peak Lookout Mountain and scenic points before returning home, as the largest tourist party to visit Colorado this year. Mr. and Mrs. E F Crocker departed for California to make their home.
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Ahoaga
Colo
Kittsas
Colorado
Diese
Ss. W. Forrester
Vale
Webl
Galduny
Colorado Springs
Nils
Whiely
Tstes” Park
Pike's Peak
Lookout Mountain
Fe City School Supt McClelland Visits Ottawa
Superintendent C T McClelland of the 1st division of the Santa Fe system was in town this morning on civic business. His division runs from Peoria to Holliday and he later traveled to Ottawa to inspect affairs there.
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C.T. McClelland
McClelland
KE ‘Poria
Holliday
Ottawa
Revival meetings at Sieg el Church near town
A weeklong revival continues at Sieg el Church west of town led by the pastor from the Tinton church with help from Ney Stephenson of North Lawrence. Crowds grow nightly and a Sunday service, picnic dinner, and allbelongings seating arrangements are planned to accommodate a large crowd. The singing, led by Rev Stevenson with Mrs Beach assisting, has been a notable feature and Stevenson’s work has aided the pastor.
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Siczle
Pistor
C ‘Tinton
Ney, Stephenson
North Laporence
Progrés
Stevenson
Beach
Viana
Stevetson
Memoriams for Rhoda Miller in Blue Mound area
Rhoda Miller daughter of Mr Russello Stevens died yesterday in Blue Mound. The funeral will be held at 1 p m tomorrow from the house in Blue Mound with interment to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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Rhoda Miller
Russello Stevens
Blue Mound
VW A
Anniversary of Quantrell Raid Statment
Anniversary observations recount the 1863 Quantrell raid on Lawrence with grim details of surprise shootings and fires. Residents recall the slaughter and memory of the day, noting previous threats, courage, and the lasting impact on the town and survivors.
Large Crowd Attends Eudora Picnic For Congress Candidate
A large crowd gathered for the 12th Annual Central Protective Association picnic in Eudora. Speakers included John H Crider Republican candidate for Congress, Lawrence candidates for the state legislature, and local ministers. Rice dust hindered travel. rain could have boosted attendance.
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Central ‘Protective’ Association
Eudora
Kees
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Lawrence Fortly
Golden Belt
Rujlora
Franklin Road
Lawrence Mnen
J. M. Newlin
Republian’ Party
Rev. LE. Stauffer
Progressive Party
John HH
Rider
Congress
Crider
Rudora
Lawrences
Ndora
Levy Ordinance Passed by Commissioners
The commissioners met yesterday to finalize the tax levy for Lawrence for the coming year. They reviewed each item closely, cut what they could, and set the levy at the lowest amount needed to cover outstanding debts and city upkeep.
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Lawrence
Mrs Ulrich Dead in Rockyferd. burial planned in Lawrence
Mrs John Ulrich died yesterday at Rockyferd Cole likely in 1905. The body will be brought to Lawrence for burial arriving Saturday morning. She was an old Douglas County resident for about ten years, and leaves a state and six children.
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John Ulrich
Taka Ulseb
Rockyferd
Cole, Wadt
Lawrence
Fine Black Bass Sent to Wisconsin by Express
W. O. Hamilton Kansas University athletics manager and WC. Lansdon former athletics manager traveled to Wisconsin for vacation. They sent two fine bass weighing about two pounds each to Alice Carrolls by express Trom Cable. No football coach details or situations are provided.
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Alice Carrolls
Wisconsin
W. O
Hamilton
University of Kansas
WC. Lansdon
University
Carrell
Still Dallying Delays Education Board Action Sept 7
The speaker condemns the Education Board for delaying architect selection to September 7, calling it an insult to the people and a display of contempt. They warn of continued public oversight and future elections to curb such conduct while noting the financial burden on citizens and the need for timely plans and reform.
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Board of Education
Iere Act Ally
Citizens’ Committee
Tto
Mgr
Blair
Large Attendance at First Christian Church Picnic
Attendance reached about 400 at the fiftieth annual First Christian Church picnic yesterday with most members present. Mayor Francis, UT G Patterson led horseshoe games, Mrs Maude Bryant won the ladies walking race, Junior Girls won the Mexican War event, and Dr McFarland claimed the Heavyweight Race. Prizes awarded later. elderly, tallest, shortest, happiest, and youngest titles noted. Basket supper tables served by Geo Foster. panorama photo by Alfred Lawrence. Neva Foster handles lost articles at the church corner Tenth and Kentucky.
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First Christian Church
Mayer Franciseg
Owen
Dowether
UT. G. Patterson
Maude Bryant
aA.i AL. Werkenthin
Aeluge
Jinier
Wilkes Thomas
Marvin Hyre
Clarence + Thomas
Gladys White
Generalissimo
Charlton
J. McAllister
Francist
Claude Bryant
de Heek
Judde Burt HK
White
Register Geo
Q. Foster
KLA
Alfred. Lawrence
Neva Foster
Tenth
Kentucky
Trial of Cristopher Woody Delayed to Tomorrow Morning
The case against Cristopher Woody for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor was continued from this morning to tomorrow morning at 300 o clock.
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Cristopher Woody
Water analysis favors North Lawrence test well in purity reports
State chemists report the North Lawrence test well water as the purest and least iron rich among samples from the test wells and proposed southern site. The second well pumping faced delays from equipment mud, with projections to begin soon and further tests planned to solid rock depths.
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States Laboratories
Anysay
North Lawrence
North Lawrence Ly
Ryell AV Hick
Wunmire
Wilter
Watch for Appointment to New Pope Power in Rome
Rome reports that Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state, has prepared a detailed review for the next pope. The document covers potential reappointments and the reshaping of Vatican departments and high offices.
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Rome
Cardinal Merry
del Nak
Vella Volpe
Chireh
Sec
Miss Annie Wight to return on Corona voyage
Cablegram from Miss Annie Wight Lawrence music teacher, who spent summer in Europe, says she will sail for the United States on the Corona. Her European tour was cut short as war rages in France, Germany, Belgium, and other territories.
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Annie Wight
Europe
Wight
United States
Corona
France
Germany
Belgium
Install New Telephones for City Commissioners
City officials plan to install telephones in each commissioners office so calls to them will no longer require routing via the treasurer or engineer. Desk phones will enable direct contact, improving accessibility and efficiency in city governance.
Emmyline Fidison Burial Held at Stull
Emmyline Edson died Wednesday at her daughter's home, Mrs. Enmia Yahn. Funeral was at Stull Church this morning at 10 o clock, Rev. Gresser in charge. Burial followed in Stull Cemetery. Theron Farley returned to Kansas City after visiting his parents.
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Emmyline Fidison
Iemmyline Edson
Enmia Yahn
Stull
Gresser
Theron Farley
Kansas City
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Paoris
Department of Menrthe
Mount
Lovchen
Monenegrin
Sherriff
K. U
Young‘ster
Anna Sarton
Pope
E.F. Crocker
California
Siegel Church
Quantrell Bald
Quantrell
Quantrelli
Flere
Central Protective
John H. Crider
A.D. Carroll
Lansdon
Christian ci
Marvin’s Grove
Mayor Francisco
Chentist
Miss. Wight
Gablegram
Genoa
Italy
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