Greeks Hold Line as Bulgarians Advance in Balkans
Bulgarian left wing began a general offensive August 18 in the Struma valley, seizing Demi-Hussar and establishing a left-bank position after repulsing British and French. Greek forces near Seres fought stubbornly, with reservists called and many Greek casualties reported as Athens capital papers note the Seres division ordered to retire.
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Sofia
London
Seres
Athens
Somme Front War Office Reports Mixed Advances
British troops on the Somme front advanced along a half mile line near Pozieres and near Leipsic salient while German war reports say attacks by British and French were repulsed. French trenches near Essernes and Soyecourt were captured by French forces south of the Somme. Russian efforts west of Stokhod in Volhynia continued near Rudka Cher. A German report says a submarine rammed and sank a British cruiser, with fate of a second sub unresolved.
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Somme
Pozicres
Leipsic Salient
Berlin
Somme Frort
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Thiepval
Pozieres
Volhynia
Rudka-Cher
Lsche
Amsterdam
Expect Acceptance of Wilson Plan by Rail Executives
Washington August 22 Cabinet members expressed confidence that railroad executives would accept President Wilsons plan to avert the strike after a day of talks. The exact terms of the counterproposal remained undisclosed though discussions with directors suggested focus on the proposed concession. Leaders from four brotherhoods met for unity with no special agenda stated as executives consulted their board. A reply to Wilson was anticipated tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Washington
Wilson
Heur
Short City Commission Session Approves Sewer Work
Mayor Francisco and City Commission held a brief morning session approving routine matters. City Engineer Dunmi’s report valued work by C. C. Colemain at 359.16 for sewer construction on New Manto shire street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth. Commissioner Cleland authorized to buy 800 feet of fifteen inch tile for drainage.
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Cleland
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C. C. Colemain
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Forming Drum Corps Aims to Raise Funds in Lawrence
A Lawrence meeting formed a new drum corps to accompany old soldiers to Kansas City August 31. Eight snare drums, one bass drum and three fifes will form the lineup. Generals Reynolds and Whitcomb, John Selig, C W Sams Alback and Rev W S Price head the roster with practices starting tonight.
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Aransa City
Merchants & Farmers Association
John Selig
Reynolds
C. W. Sams Alback
Grant Mull
Whitcomb
W. S. Price
Guy H. Aggard Elected Principal of Quincy School
Quincy school officials announce the election of Guy H. Aggard as principal. The appointment completes the board’s latest vacancy and sets Aggard to lead the school’s educational program and administration.
Lawrence names Jaggard as Quincy School principal
The Lawrence Board of Education elected Guy H. Jaggard of Norton Kansas as principal of Quincy School to fill a vacancy. Jaggard, a former county high school superintendent and Kansas State Normal graduate, will relocate to Lawrence and begin duties soon. Superintendent Kent schedules opening plans and a special meeting previously focused on the appointment.
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Urbana
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Tri-county Institute
University of Illinois
Pershing to Inspect Every Department of Expedition Troops
General Pershing opened a week long inspection of the American expeditionary force in Mexico. He announced each organization will be examined by its commanding officer as thousands of infantry, cavalry and artillery brace the front. From headquarters at Columbus New Mexico the review praised the troops as perfectly drilled and fit for any action.
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Columbus
J. J Pershing
Radia
N. M
Ji Yershing
Would Not Testify Ani in Police Court Slap Charge
Ani faced police court this morning on a misdemeanor slapping his wife charge but the wife declined to testify at the last moment, ending the case. Only one other case was up for settlement. A jay driver was fined 6.50.
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Ani
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Kansas Weather Report Summary
A blotchy weather note reports yesterday afternoon and today morning with low temperatures near minus 2 and minus 36 in the extreme southeast. Expect generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday, cooler in the southeast and extreme northeast, and warmer conditions on Wednesday in the extreme southeast.
Finding Homes 8 G Coblentz Visits Lawrence
G Coblentz district superintendent of the Kansas Children’s Home Society was in Lawrence on society business. The society recently placed children near Balin and other county areas and has received children from Burlington Garnett and Pomona. People interested in fostering or learning about children needing homes should contact Mr. Coblentz at Topeka 18 Kansas Avenue. The society, licensed by the state and endorsed by Lawrence citizens, is nonsectarian and nonbiased.
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Kansas Children’s Home Society
Lawrence
Balin
Burlington
Garnett
Pomona
Mr. Coblentz
Topeka
Kansas
United States Steel Hits New High on August Exchange
Reporting from New York and Kansas City on August 22 1916 United States Steel stock surged to a fresh peak topping 96 5 8 a share amid a broad market rally. Wheat cotton and hog futures marched higher as droughts and crop losses spurred gains at Kansas City Chicago and New York with overall volume exceeding 1.3 million shares by midday. Industry leaders forecast continued strength despite looming railway labor tensions.
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United States Steel
State Superintendent urges modern rural school progress
State Superintendent W D Ross addressed county school boards urging upgrade of rural schools to match modern needs. He praised forefathers yet stressed better lighting heating and ventilation, standards for buildings yards and sanitation, and standardization efforts in Henos county. A Kansas State Normal School lecturer and discussions on high school tuition and county taxation followed. attendance was smaller than expected.
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Court House
Ross
United States
Boston
Health Department
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Ossbeth
J. A. Cutler
Kansas State, Normal School of Emporia
Pany Poln
Moving Picture Board
Topeka
Executed as a Spy at Lighthouse Public Safety Range
A report states Felice Plant was executed this morning at the lighthouse public safety range after conviction of espionage. The incident is described as a formal execution carried out under reported authority.
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Felice Plant
Lighthouse
Judge Landis recalls Civil War ball incident from Kennesaw Mountain
Judge Kennesaw M Landis writes to J E Harris recounting a Civil War episode in the Thirty-fifth Ohio Regiment at Kennesaw Mountain. A twelve pound ball wounded Harris on the face, glanced off a tree, and broke Landis’ father’s leg. The ball later held the wounded men’s names and is now with Landis in Logansport Indiana. Harris joined two days after Lincoln’s first call. The letter notes Harris’s comrade’s grandson serves with the First Hlinsis Cavalry camping in Brownsville Texas.
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J. E. Harris
Kennesaw M. Landis
Supreme Court
Mr. Landis
Thirty-fifth Ohio Regiment
Kennesaw Mountain
Mgr. ‘Harris
Harris
Hlinsis
Brownsville
Texas
Four Franklin county residents injured in Ottawa accidents
Ottawa Kan Aug 22 four Franklin county residents were injured in motor car incidents within a day. Henry Servatius of Homewood regained consciousness after seven hours following a motorcycle collision with Henry Bushnell of Greenwood, with a broken arm and fractured skull. Bushnell was bruised. A car crash southeast of town set fire to the vehicle, Hopkins overcoming heat and exhaustion. Bernard Smith near Olathe and a Paola teamster were hurt in separate incidents. three people near Paola sustained severe injuries in a two auto collision, including W L Rigney and his son Bernard and Mrs Rigney who suffered multiple injuries.
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Franklin County
Henry Servatius
Homewood
Henry Bushnell
Greenwood
Bushnell
J. W
Here
Hopkins
Bernard Smith
Olathe
Paola
W. L. Rigney
Hie Aryl
Bernard
Rigney
Skating Rink Pool in Central Park Planned for New Year
Plans call for a first of year opening of a skating rink pool in Central Park. Skaters will have a chance to use the pool before swimming, with construction near the bandstand funded by collected taxes. Estimated cost of the bath is not specified in the read text.
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Central Park Pool
Jefferson County Old Soldiers Reunion Planned in Valley Falls
The Jefferson County Old Soldiers Reunion will be held in Valley Falls on September 16, 1916. State Department Commander Painter is secured to deliver the day’s address and a detailed program is being prepared to attract all the veterans.
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Jefferson County
Old
Valley Falls
State Department
Painter
Big Picnic At Eudora Expected To Draw Large Crowds
The CPA picnic in Eudora, Kansas, scheduled for Thursday August 24 features Governor Capper as speaker and the Vinland band providing music. A fine colored quartet named the International Colored Quartet will perform. The event in the city park includes a platform, dances, amusements, and evening entertainment for farmers and Lawrence residents.
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Lawrence
Capper
Vinland Band
International Colored Quartette
County Receives State School Fund Share
Douglas county treasurer reports receipt of 3551.13 from the state school fund from accumulated interest held by the State School Fund Commission. The funds will be distributed to counties based on pupil counts and used by the county superintendent, with local interest in races noted as Pikes Peak auto event proceeds. Henry Jones won first division in a Grant, Roy Stentz second in a Chalmers amid fog and rain challenges.
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State School Fund Commission of
Topeka
Doug
Pikes Peak
Henry Jones
Roy Stentz
Chalmers
Brewster Moves to End Kansas Natural Gas Receivership
Topeka Aug 22 Attorney General Brewster announced after a Capper conference that he will end the Kansas Natural Gas Co receivership. He plans to fight 33 cent rates and any increase beyond utilities commission limits, arguing leakage keeps prices high while the company claims it can profit at 18 cents per thousand feet. A motion to dismiss the state's anti trust suit was mailed to Judge Flannelly, paving the way for a federal receiver to take charge and possibly a public sale.
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Brewster
Kansas Natural Gas Co
Capper
Utilities Commission
Kansas Natural
Kansas Natural Gas Company
M. Brewster
T.J Flannelley
Montgomery County
Rain Brings Teasing Hope After Two-Month Drought
Lawrence residents greeted a 3 to 4 inch rainfall that arrived late after two months without moisture. The scattered shower cooled temperatures, settled dust, and offered relief, with forecasts suggesting cooler, clearer weather to follow and only a brief dry spell before readings rise again.
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Lawrence
Weather Bureau
Ceent
Neutiae
Bryan to Tour for Wilson Across East and Midwest
The famed orator William Jennings Bryan will begin a speaking tour for President Wilson around September 15, continuing until election day. The tour aims to cover every eastern and middle western state except Michigan and Missouri, with stops announced from National Democratic headquarters in New York.
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Wilson
New York
W. J. Bryan
Natinal Democratic
Michigen
Missouri
Inspector W W Holyfield Travels to Chicago for Fire Apparatus Review
Inspecting Apparatus Commissioner W W Holyfield is in Chicago on business and planned to visit Davenport today to examine fire apparatus on exhibition. The trip aimed to inform a potential purchase of a new fire truck for Lawrence at the start of the year.
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Chicago
Davenport
Lawrence
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