Wilson Appeals to Congress on Rail Strike Deadlock
President Wilson urged Congress to authorize swift action on rail labor disputes by expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, mandating an eight hour day for freight rail workers, and allowing presidential control of rail assets if military need arises. He framed a national emergency, warning of halted freight, food shortages, and widespread disruption without a settlement. He proposed a public arbitration framework and careful limits on any military power to seize rolling stock.
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Congress
Morehan
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Loase of Representatives
Senate
Pirth
Align
Ac Court of Law
Washington
DL. Avan
Wilson
Brotherhood
Washington, D. C
County Fair Exhibits Highlight Fine County Efforts
The county showcases diverse exhibits at the fair, praising local talent and progress. Officials emphasize strong community participation and notable achievements across agriculture crafts and education.
Douglas county fair aims for record exhibits this year
Secretary C W Murphy says reports of drought hurting the fair are unfounded and many farmers plan larger exhibits than before. Books for the county fair are ready for distribution at business houses and by mail. they detail the program, premiums, and other fair information. Free tickets are offered for completing sets of thirty three fair cards as balloon ascensions and circus events draw crowds.
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Douglas County
Drouth
C. W. Murphy
Fair Association
Murphy
Kansas Weather Report at 7 PM Yesterday and Today
Weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions with a slight warming trend tonight. Forecast calls for warmer temperatures tonight and Wednesday with southeasterly winds around the region.
Grover Alexander Wins His Twenty Fifth Game
Grover Alexander star pitcher for the Philadelphia National League club won his twenty fifth win of the season yesterday against the Cubs in Chicago. The victory entitles him to a $1000 bonus offered by his manager if he reaches 25 wins in 1918.
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Grover Alexander
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cubs
Five Cars Burned in Peerless Garage Blaze
Fire at the Peerless Garage in Allentown began in the supply room about 2 20 this morning and spread rapidly through the building. Five cars in the front garage were almost totally destroyed while another two were later saved by water pressure and firemen. The blaze caused about 18000 in damage to cars and contents and 8000 to the building, with most vehicles insured.
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Teerless
Allen Curtis
Curtis
Cadillac
Otto Gufler
Marion Handley
W. C. Simons
W. G. Hutson
Alien Curtis
Buick
Woothward
Funeral of George White Held at Home
The funeral of George White who died early yesterday morning will be held from the home of his daughter Mrs. C. V. Long 215 Indians street at 10 o clock tomorrow morning Rev O G Brown will conduct the services and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery
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George White
C. V. Long
Indians Street
O. G. Brown
Oak Hill Cemetery
Davis bodyguard dies in Gulfport Mississippi
Augury Ber Williams, longtime bodyguard for Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Wil son’s golf caddy at the Country Club here two years ago, died here yesterday. He was widely known for his history, with thousands of postcards bearing his picture sold nationwide.
Merchants discuss early interurban car to Lawrence
Lawrence merchants at a midday meeting approved forming a five man committee to set a suitable time for an interurban express car on the Third and Grand Avenue line for exclusive Lawrence use. The company favors starting soon and will wait the committee’s decision.
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Lawrence
Merchants’ Association
J. H. Cohn
John Sehleifer
J. St. Clair
W. J. Buseh
de C. Metealt
W. R. Taylor
J. D. Cornell
J. D. Griffin
Kansas City
Commercial Club of
Third and
Grand Avenue
J. S. Amick
Lawrence Aye
Otto B Gufler
Martin
Anticipating Strike Guards Hired by Union Pacific
Rumors in Lawrence say Union Pacific is taking precautions for a possible strike. Four guards, Pickard, Hinton, Dailey, and Lash, have been hired to protect railroad property. Their duties and start date remain unclear, while talks between railroad presidents and employees continue. Additional staff may be recruited to replace workers if a walkout occurs.
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Lawrence
Union
Pacific Rail
Pickard
BV. Hinton
J. A. Dailey
W. HH. Lash
Teachers Meeting Divided Into Two Sessions September 9
The county will hold two sessions for teachers at the courthouse on Saturday September 9 starting at 10:00 am. County Superintendent Hawley aims to secure a notable speaker for one session while the other focuses on teacher discussion of school work. Many schools begin Monday but the meeting is not delayed since most reopen September 11.
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Court House
Hawley
Funeral for Mrs Stanelift to be held at 2 PM
The funeral for Mrs Stanelift, who died Sunday night, will be held at 2:00 PM tomorrow from the home at 1306 West Fourth Street. Interment is planned at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Stanelift
Hanah AI. Stanelift
West Fourth Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cubs Challenge Knights for a Nearby Town Game
The Lawrence Cubs renew a challenge to the Knights and Ladies team or any nearby town team. The challenge has not been accepted yet, and the Cubs hope to secure a game. The team appears to be breaking up, but players can assemble on one week’s notice.
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Carallenats
Lawrence Cubs
Knights & Ladies
Cubs
Edwardsville and Leavenworth Couple Granted Licenses
Marriage licenses were issued this morning to William F Brooks and Mary M Jenks of Edwardsville Kansas and to Edward J Hackney and Ida R Duke of Leavenworth.
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William F. Brooks
Mary M. Jenks
Edwardsville
Kansas
Edward J.hackney
Ida R. Duke
Leavenworth
Donnelly Plans Fireproof Building Rebuild
Allen Curtis announced this morning that Mr Donnelly would rebuild a thoroughly fireproof structure and have it ready for occupancy as quickly as possible.
Question of Guard students' discharge to return to school
The War Department is still weighing whether National Guardsmen who are college students will be discharged to return to campus this fall. Fort Sam Houston announced that it is not yet certain if a recent order allowing releases will be enforced.
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San, Antonio
Tex
War Department
Washington
Fort Sam Houston
Concrete Drive at Oak Hill Cemetery Improvements
The city commission approved preliminary plans for a concrete driveway about 800 feet long at Oak Hill Cemetery, running east and north from the sex on's house area between sections 7 and 10. They tentatively plan four inch thick concrete with thicker sections where needed, using an existing dam for curing. Bids will be sought by 5 p.m. September 11 for grading, curbing, and paving Locust Street and related areas, with other paving bids and notices on file.
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City Commission
Oak Hill Cemetery
Sexon
G.W. Say~ee
Haskell Institute A
O. P. Kennedy
Huddleston
Locust Street
Second Street
Eighth Street
Louisiana
Eighth
Ninth
Sixteenth
Eighteenth
Citizens Light, Heat and Power
New York Street
Tenth
Families Move to Lawrence for University
Moving to Lawrence as the University attracts students families from Florence EB Carter and Parsons take residences at 740 Mississippi Street and J W Batcheller moves to 946 Louisiana Street Norma Batcheller will attend the school of fine arts M Thompson from Altoona will live at 1027 Mississippi F W Fulkerson and daughter Catherine return from Virginia and will reside at 1028 Mississippi Street
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Lawrence
University
Als
Florence
Carter
Parsons
Mississoni Street
J. W. Bateheller
Thex
Louisians Street
Norma Bateheller
School of Fine Arts
M. Thompson
Altoona Avill
Mississippi Street
F. W. Fulkerson
Xatherine
Virginia
Bulgaria Not to Declare War on Romania
Paris reports Bulgaria decided not to declare war on Romania despite allowing passage for Russian troops. King Ferdinand orders general mobilization. Greek Kavala fort occupation discussed amid tensions. Aimed at readers tracking Balkans crisis and shifting alliances in late August.
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Paris
Bucharest
Petit Journal
Bulgaria
Romania
London
Ferdinand
Crear
Hague
Berlin
von Betsamn Hollweg
Havas
Athens
Constan
Antardier
Constantine
Prem i. Veniselas
Avmirst
Kavdis
Drama
Prngsis
Gre
Zvala
Seres
Paris Declares The French Keep Offense On Verdun Front
Paris August 29. On the Verdun front last night French troops advanced near Thiamont work while German attacks near Fleury and Vaux forts were repulsed. An official note on last week’s operations says the French are leading in the offensive and dominating the adversary with enemy forces in strong defensive positions only.
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Paris
Verdun
Thiamont
War Office
Fleury
Vaux
Sonmme
Political party platforms on wage and eight hour day
In Topeka Aug 29 Democrats planned to back Wilson with a plank for the eight hour day for railroad workers. Republicans prepared to reveal wage question proposals after the resolutions committee meeting. Charles Sessions was elected state chairman and Hubert Lardner of Fort Scott became Democratic state chairman.
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Topeka
Kans
Wilson
Charles Sessions
Hubert Lardner
Fort Scott
Democratic State Central Committee
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Kansas Weather Report
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Teachers’ Meeting
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Aegean Sea
Thiaumont
Republican State Central
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