Gains and losses in Ypres Meuse Verdun fighting
Allied and German forces clash across northern France and Belgium with small territorial gains. Canadians push near Lens after heavy shelling. British withdraw briefly from Inverness wood but regain positions. Verdun sees French capture three fortified works near Bethincourt and large prisoner totals. German units suffer notable losses as French attack advances toward Hill 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Lens
Ypres
Inverness Corps
Berlin
Herenthag Wood
Ypres-Menin Road
War Office
Guillemont ‘Farm
London
Alties
Lombaertzyde
Paris
Verdun Front
Bethincourt
Brandenburg
Verdun
Avecourt Wood
Lafayette Creek
Petain
Saint Morel
Monte Santo Taken by Italians Amid Isonzo Push
Rome reports the Italian war department announces the capture of Monte Santo, 2245 feet high, a former Austrian stronghold on the Isonzo front seven miles north of Gorizia. The seizure shifts the battlefield, with renewed Champaign fighting and other artillery actions reported in Belgium and France as small infantry actions continue.
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Rome
Italy
Monte Santo
Isonzo
Italian War Department
Gorizia
Champagne
Belgium
Bixschoote
Lens
Lombartyzyde
Ephy
St. Quentin
Wth
Forest Fire Rages Near Salmon Lake in Montana
A fierce forest fire near Salmon Lake in the Blackfoot valley north of Missoula, driven by strong winds, jumped completed fire lines and reached camps housing fifty firefighters who barely escaped. The blaze threatened to cross the Clearwater River into dry, trackless forest, with 300 men reported on the ground and supplies cut. A second fire near Lolo Hot Springs also breached lines, widening the emergency across northern Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Salmon Lake
Black Foot Valley
Clearwater
Lolo Hot Springs
Nothern
Montana
Swimming Meet Decides Class C and B Winners
The boys meet at the M C A pool produced Myron Kennedy the top scorer with 29 points for Class C while Bob Carey and George Carey added 16 and 14 points respectively. In Class B Charles Lescher led with 13 points as Lee Rogers and Idris Boltz tied for 18 points.
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Myron Kennedy
Bob Carey
George Carey
Charles Lescher
Lee Rogers
Idris Boltz
Charlie Jeffries
Soldier Comfort Kits From Chicago Group Aid Soldiers
The Royal Girls of American Society of Chicago plan comfort kit drives for soldiers and sailors. They will cooperate with the War Recreation Service, Red Cross, and National Defense League to deliver personalized shipments with preferred cigarettes and tobacco, expanding chapters city by city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Toyal Girls of American Society
Gertrude Elmore
Mother
Kimbark Avenue
War Recreation Service
National Defense League
The
Red Cross
Soldiers Farewell Funded by Park Entertainment
Sherman Wiggins announces three new films for the Woodland Park soldiers farewell program in Lawrence. Matt and Jeff cartoons, Those Wedding Bells, and The Hero with Billy West lead a lively program as diversions, dances, and concessions are organized by local units. Community-wide support and low costs aim to give soldiers a memorable send-off with music, ice cream, watermelon, and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Park
Sherman Wiggins
Bowersock Theater
the Park
Matt and
Jeff
Billy West
Swede Wilson
Eric Owen
Lawrence
Company M
Battery RB
City Levy Cut Three Fourths Mill in Lawrence 1918 Budget
Lawrence city commissioners adopt a 6.205 mill levy for 1918, down from 6.925, with library funds excluded. Total levies rise modestly due to state and school increases, while the city plans a half mill fire levy and a quarter mill for fire maintenance, near $10,000 for the coming year. Local officials cite attorney general guidance on fire funding and announce precinct lieutenants will organize women’s registration drives ahead of the national defense council push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Library Board
White Way
Lawrence
W. F. Reinisch
C. S. Finch
Topeka
Brewster
Cherryvale
Ninth Street
New Hampshire
Vermont
Kansas Electric Utilities Company
East Thirteenth Street
New Jersey
Cemetery Road
Kansas
National Defense Council
Doubrhis
Wilders
Moeteal
United States
Defenses Council
Defense Emus
Douglas County
Woman’s Committee
Wilder Metesis
M Too H. Chalkley
Elizabeth Sprague
England
Mulvane
Wee
Ira Couch Wood
Washitan
B.C
Comeilational Defense
Women's Committee
Council of Defense
Memorial Hall
Hutchinson
Wichita
Independence
Pitts
Kansas City
Berlin ministers battle over chancellor Michalis
Berlin reports a brief parliamentary upheaval has cooled with liberal and conservative papers trading editorial recrimination. Majority press accuse the pan-Germans of using Chancellor Michalis to topple the coalition, while conservatives say the majority seeks slavish submission to their peace plan. The chancellor’s HQ presence heightens debate as the main committee weighs economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Michaelis
Great Headquarters
CONTROL NEGRO RIOTERS IN HOUSTON RIOTS
Houston reports say more than 100 negro soldiers opened fire on San Fe z and Hersh area Thursday night, killing seventeen. District Attorney Crocker filed murder charges against thirty four. The 2th Infantry battalion was moved toward Columbus, New Mexico. Major General Pell took command and signaled severe punishment for mutiny and murder. Martial law to be lifted in Houston tomorrow after talks with officials. Church members comment on pastor behavior.
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Houston
San Fez
West End
Hersh
John H. Crocker
2Th Infantry
Columbus
New Mexico
George Pell, Jr
San Antonio
K. Snow
Camp Logan
Geeorgy Bell, I Jr
MUST DEFEAT ENGLAND Conenhangsy Auge.
An imperial Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William addressing German troops on the Flanders front urging victory over England. He praises soldiers’ gallantry, contrasts German resolve with British resistance, and vows continued fighting to secure German freedom and victory with God’s help.
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England
Iemperor William
Flanders
Berlin
Germany
al v Aod
Gedl
Hare Lessen
Hame
Ener
Engladver
Weather Forecast Summary for Weekend
Weather report notes generally fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures Sunday. Weekend outlook highlights mild to warm trend, with especially higher readings in the extreme east portion.
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Weatier
Sunday Big Day for Jackifs in Camp Winnetka
Sunday event at Lakes Winnetka hosts sailors from Chicago area after a week of drills study work and play. Visitors invited by Chris Burbs near the station enjoy meals and music as Winnetka residents open homes to the guests.
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Cee Davoor
Duckie
Netka
Chris
Winnetka
North Shore
G Lakes
Hoeves
Chicaga Ar
Kenown Snd
Tees
Early Drafted Men to Enter Army Training Aug Fort Riley
The national draft moves toward Camp Funston with Sept 1 starting for select men from precincts to entrain separately. The American Railroad Association assigns state representatives to coordinate transport to the Fort Riley reservation, aiming to reduce crowding and streamline staging through Sept 5. In other news, Sally Terry’s trial for violating the Sunday law continues with additional testimony awaited Monday. A. P. Hults and family plan a day at the Finch cabin.
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Lawrence
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
The
Syne
Tee Tes Alia Lawrentis Rabb
Jatros
George Ruben Ray A. Danmire
Roderick V. Reid
Milton Lindsey Baler
Rolent
Whitte
Weeden
Barin
Alter
Mori Sieridken
Fort Riley
Lawrence Bers
Wrat
Alh Trsias
Lagreve
Topeka
Keneasen
Servier
New National Army
Camp Funston
Fort Iiley Reservation
Oiffer
Ha Horn
Adjutant General's Office
Red Cross to Feed Recruits on Trains
Washington Aut. reports the Red Cross will provide meals and refreshments for rookie travelers aboard trains. A fresh unit of helpers, assembled by the Red Cross, will prepare and distribute sandwiches buns and drinks to soldiers en route, with national relief organization leaders supervising operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Washington
Armi Uress
Arnins
Iran
Peery Stata
Lawrence Soldiers in Need of Help Now
A plea from Lawrence residents urges immediate aid for soldiers facing hardship. Citizens are asked to contribute funds and supplies, with banks coordinating collections and a local committee organizing funds and distribution to afflicted troops and their dependents.
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Yitly KI
Lawrence Ki Atk
Mnimute
Funk
Indioweves
Catia
Father Ec
Hanktx
Local Wheat Dockage Under Federal Inspections
Cracked wheat or other grain causes dockage under federal inspection rules, with farmers not earning fair pay as prices unsettled. Since government inspection began in Kansas, dockage averages around five percent for wheat entering Beversock mills, reducing farmer returns for No. 1 and No. 2 grades and elevating moisture and foreign- grain penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
J. P. Chess
Bowersock
George B. Ross
Mr. Chess
Beversock Mills
Ty Energ
Kansas City
Chees
Hso
Chess
Herbert Honver
Food Board
TRAIN BALLOON PILOTS NEAR LOYAL FORT BAND LAMBERT
St Lani notes weekly training for balloon observers for the United States Army Aviation Section. Students must complete seven flights including a solo flight to qualify for Aero Club of America license. One trainee’s solo ended with the balloon high in Desoto trees before safety regained control. James Davis freed from jail after bone dry law conviction.
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St. Lani
United States Army
Army Signal Corps
Aeronautical Society
Fort Band Lambert
Aero Cub of America
Arul
Desoto
Omahs
Omaha
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Ypres-Menin Region
Myron Kennedy Lal
Loyal Girls
US Council
Ft, Sheridan
City of Lawrence
W. S. Metcalf
Sally Terry
Police
A. P. Hults
Finch Cabin
Ybor
Prom Kop Rasken Bor Monly
Sulfestag
Lawaude Hawks Rence
Buster Lusty” Hawkins
Georges Seholz
J DD Fincher
Mary, Reed
Deavan
ST. Louis
James Davis
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