Germans Announce More Victories in East Prussia and Austria
Official war reports from Berlin claim 30,000 Russian prisoners taken in East Prussia at three points and detail Austrian operations against Russian forces near Krasnik and Lublin. The Austro-Russian front is described as 420 miles long with ongoing decisive battles. German casualties total 7,148 dead and 36,326 wounded. 2,000,000 volunteers offered for service amid socialist tensions.
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Berlin
Tal
Associated Press
Sayville
Long Island
War Department
East Prussia
Ab Or
Felshttrg
Hohenstein
Innenburg
Uni
Krasnik
Lublin
Bug
Wiepre
Zamoso
Lemberg
Dniester
Gwelfth
Socialists of
Germany
HERO DEFENSE AT LONGWY PRAISED BY FERLIN
Berlin dispatch recounts the siege of Longwy in Meurthe et Moselle France as the war’s most heroic defense. Thirty six siege works were dismantled and German Crown Prince Frederick William urged the French commander to keep his sword after surrender signaling admiration for the valor shown.
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Ferlin
Rome
Berlin
Longwy
Department of Meurthe-et-Moselle
France
Frederick Willai
Germans Launch Fresh Offensive on Prussian Front
An official telegram from London reports fresh German forces arriving on the Prussian frontier and at some points taking the offensive against the Russians.
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London
Firing on French coast heard at Dover
At Dover this morning heavy firing was heard that appeared to come from vessels along the French coast. The official bureau stated it has no information on the subject.
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Dover Londo
Dover
Germans Claim Prestige in Eastern Front Conflict
Berlin reports via wireless that German forces press the Russians with fierce energy near Allenstein in East Prussia. Descriptions speak of Russian endurance and battlefield casualties, with many prisoners taken including a Russian general. Dorsey of Wamego was in town today.
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Berlin
Ane
Associated Press
Sayyile
L. 1
Kifest
Allenstei
East Prussia
Koenigsberg
Dorsey of
Wamego
Fight at Tsi Na Island as Japanese engage Kiao Chow Bay
Reports from Shantung Aug 3 mention naval exchange near Kio Chow Bay with forts at Tsing Tau firing on Japanese blockading fleet. Ta Chien island outside Kiao Chow Bay reportedly seized by Japanese as German fortifications remain along the bay. Mr and Mrs Eriksen and sons returned from a visit with friends at Oiawa.
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Kio Chow -Bay
Tsi Na
Shantung
China
Inter‘vals
Tsing ‘Tan
T ‘Liner
Ta ‘Chien
Kiao Chow Bay
Tsing Taw
C. J. Eriksen
Kerulf and
Allert
Oiawa
Cardinals Inaugurated to Elect New Pope in Rome
In Rome on August 3, the conclave of cardinals convened to elect a successor to Pope Pius X, who died August 20. The inauguration took place in the Pauling Chapel with 57 cardinals present, along with members of the diplomatic corps, Knights of Malta, and papal court aristocracy, who appeared without mourning dress for the first time since the pope’s death.
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Rome
Pius X
Pauling
Knights of Malta
Paris Prepares Fortifications as Citizens Flee South
Reports from Paris describe army and municipal officials intensifying defense planning around the capital while thousands of residents depart with families, seeking safety in the south and east. Train lines to the west and south were crowded as queues formed for six o clock ticket sales. Qani D Orsay station closed as about 1000 people waited for remaining tickets and closure notices.
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Paris
Ang. Sian
France
France Mobilizes 600000 Troops for Active Service
Paris says total French forces will be 600000 men ready for active service in about six weeks. The call will recruit 17 year olds and elder reservists. Reservists will be equipped and field ready within a few days.
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Paris
Sion
Germans Push Farther Along Suime and Meuse Fronts
German forces have penetrated the Suime further while British and French units resume a vigorous offensive. French troops check the enemy’s advance on the western flank and offer strong resistance along the Meuse front. Count von Schwerin, a nephew of the German emperor, was captured, his hands and feet chained after declining to promise escape, and he bore a sword from William.
Div cerif St Joseph Mo spent the week end here
A brief local note reports someone from St Joseph Missouri spent the weekend nearby, with limited readable details remaining from the clipped OCR text. The fragment suggests a social or personal visit but provides no names or precise dates.
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Cerif
St. Joseph, Mo
Paris braces for siege as residents told to evacuate
The military governor orders all residents within the zone of action around Paris to evacuate and destroy homes within four days from Aug 26 to Aug 30. The plan covers a 34 mile circle of buildings beyond the second defense line. F. E. Burke returns from Colorado winter search.
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Paris
Alle. BL
Washington
German East Front Presses as Paris Proximity Reported
Terrific fighting continues in the Austro Russian front. German and Austrian forces claim the advantage against Russia while Berlin reports the capture of 30 000 Russians. Dispatches cite Russian advances near Lublin and renewed activity in East Prussia as Germany reinforces the east. Signals suggest German strength shifting from the west toward the east, with rumors of a German army within sixty miles of Paris. Ridng, Marks to return home late week after time in Detroit.
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London
Ange
Berlin
Lublin
Russian
Poland
St. Petersburg
East Prussia
Galacia
Belgium
Paris
Chinese In Fear Of Japan After Peking Leaflet
A leaflet in Peking claimed Japan would make China a dependency and urged Chinese to sacrifice their lives rather than submit to Japanese domination. Police suppressed distributors, some from the better classes. The government circulated a notice to foreign embassies urging restraint and to prevent revolutionists from being harbored in foreign settlements.
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Peking
Japan
China
Britain and France oppose U S purchase of German liners
Washington reports Britain joined France in opposing the U S plan to buy German miners and liners for the merchant fleet. London hesitated, fearing trade obstacles. after France’s view, Britain urged buying neutral vessels to avoid complications. No formal protests yet, but the issue is treated as momentous.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
France
United States
England
London
Washington
Germany
Red Cross Charters Hamburg for Europe Sail
The American Red Cross announced it chartered the Hamburg steamer to be renamed the Red Cross and sail Saturday for Europe. A dozen hospital units will be aboard, with an American crew led by retired naval officials. The ship will fly both the American and Red Cross flags by act of Congress. Ambassador Musser informed that France will recognize the ship's neutrality. Britain has said it will recognize the vessel's flag.
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Washington
American Red © Cross Society
Hamburg
Hambur- American Line
Europe
Congress
Red Cross
Musserand
Red’ Cross Society
France
Kansas Weather Update as Rain Fades Into Cooler Night
A Kansas weather bulletin notes yesterday evening showed rainfall around 1.54 inches with a cool front entering tonight. Partly cloudy skies persist tonight and into Tuesday with cooler temperatures and a northward trend.
Bull Spar ks Arrested for Shooting Craps in Police Court
In police court yesterday Bull Sparks was arrested and charged with shooting craps. He pleaded not guilty this morning and his trial was set for tomorrow morning.
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Bull’ Sparks
Eailly
House Struck by Lightning Near Haskell
During a severe electrical storm, the residence of I. J. Gray near Haskell was struck by lightning last night. It caused minor damage but did not start a fire. Local reports note the house remained unburned and the occupants were unharmed.
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I. J. Gray
Haskell
Mr and Mrs Munk to Attend Illinois Regiment Reunion
Mr and Mrs Ed Munk depart today for Chicago to attend the reunion of the 105th Illinois regiment. They plan to visit relatives during their trip in Chicago.
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Ed. Munk
Chicago
Munk
105Th Illinois Regiment
Golf Claims Victim in Jackson Park Water Tragedy
Henri Frick, 53, slipped while searching for a golf ball on the Jackson Park links yesterday morning. He fell into two feet of casual water, fainted, and drowned before fellow players could assist.
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Chicago
Jackson Park Links
Henri Frick
Miners' revolt and militia mobilization in Montana
Governor Stewart ordered the entire Montana militia mobilized in Helena after factional miner troubles flared in Butte. He asked Senators Walsh and Evans to seek federal troops if needed. An Anaconda company Parrot mine office blast rocked Butte. no fatalities reported though the elderly night watchman is missing and panic swept the city.
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Helena
Mont
Js. W. Stewart
Butte
Stewart
Walsh
Evans
Vancouver
Anaconda .Company
United States approves wireless code messages to belligerents
Washington reports Germany and England accepted the proposal allowing wireless stations at Tuckerton and Sayville to send code messages to belligerent nations. Dr L B Francisco visits his parents. Dr Francisco recently returned from Europe and met Dr W L Burdick and Miss Helen Burdick in London.
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Washington
Germany
England
United States
Tuckerton
Sayville
Lone Star Picnic Draws County Folk and Speakers
A Lone Star Grange picnic Saturday drew many county residents to Lone Star and the ustal wood area. Two baseball games featured Star vs Worden and Belvoir vs Over brook. County office candidates spoke, including Judge Henry Albach and County Attorney Amick, with many speakers present. The event included German songs as the crowd enjoyed a warm reception and discussion of the war in Germany.
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Lone Star
Ustal Wood
Done Star
Belvoir
Overbrook
Henry Albach
Amick
Ralph Spotts
W.H. Hobbs
Bert Brown
Ulrich
Reeve
Charles Elwell
Albach
Germany
Legality Of School Bonds Questioned In Lawrence
The Fidelity Trust Company challenges the proclamation wording for Lawrence school bonds claiming it renders the bonds illegal. A new election or a Supreme Court ruling may be needed to settle the issue. Local officials expect resolution between the board and the company with minimal voter impact due to few excluded voters.
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Board of Education
City of
Lawrence
Fidelity Trust Company
Supreme Court
Theompany
Fidelity’ Trust Company
Insanity Hearing Held for Clara Jacobs in Willow Springs
The probate judge held an insanity hearing this morning at 10 o clock. Clara Jacobs, living 11 miles southwest in Willow Springs township, was judged to be of unsound mind and will be taken to a state hospital.
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Clara Jacobs
Willow Springs
France weighs moving capital from Paris to Bordeaux
Washington reports France is considering relocating the government seat from Paris to Bordeaux as a precaution. The French foreign office consulted with diplomats on arrangements, and Ambassador Herrick is expected to stay in Paris to better guard American interests should the German army seize Paris.
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Washington
France
Paris
Bordeaux
Herrick
French Make Statement on Offensive Retreat and Actions
The official summary reports that after partial checks the enemy is retreating. In the center gains were noted but the general action continues to be contested.
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Saris
Ane. Si
Summer Meetings Close at Air Dome Sermon by Stauffer
The summer meetings at the Air Dome closed last night with a sermon by Dr. E Stantfer of Trinity Lutherage Church. Pastors from various churches took turns preaching to good crowds and strong interest. The final service featured a duet by the Lytle brothers and a solo by Miles Alta Smith.
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Airdome
Fh. E. Stantfér
Trinity Lutherage Church
Tll
de. Stauffer
Rainstorm Delivers 1.54 Inches Amid Wind and Lightning
Last night a soaking rain began around 12:30 and lasted about 90 minutes. The main fall was 1.54 inches with strong winds and an electrical storm. No serious damage reported. a large maple tree at Vermont and Eleventh streets was blown down but caused no harm or property damage.
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Vermont
Eleventh Streets
Francisco Returns from Europe in War Alarm
Dr. C. B. Francisco of Kansas City arrived in Lawrence for a brief visit with his father, Mayor Francisco. He has just returned from four months in Europe amid the growing war threat, describing Paris paralyzed at night and traffic halted. He noted American relief efforts in London, a £25,000 fund raised in 10 days, and 1,000 wounded British soldiers in Liverpool. He predicted France likely to be defeated with Russia deciding the outcome, and said many death reports are exaggerated. He planned to return to Kemmsng City to resume medical practice.
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C. B. Francisco
Kansas City
Francisco
Lawrence
Europe
Tle
Scotland
France
Austria
Germany
Belgium
Poland
England
London
Paris
Liverpool
Megantic
Montreal
Gecaighy
Ragland
ELECT OFFICERS Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
The Trinity Lutheran church Sunday school elected officers including General Superintendent John Selig and A T Olson as adult department head. Sam Hemphill leads the secondary division, Mrs E Stanifer the elementary division, Mrs W S Hastie the home department, Mrs Victor Olson the cradle roll. Ruth Endacott is secretary, Conrad Josephson treasurer, Francis Selig pianist, Ruth Eriksen organist, and Norris Siault fer librarian.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
John Selig
A. T. Olson
Sam Hemphill
E. Stanifer
Home Department
W. SL. Hastie
Victor Olson
Ruth Endacott
Boys long for German bombing on schoolhouses
Three boys walking on Massachusetts Street talk about the European War and wish German forces would come to their town and destroy or damage schools as they march toward the near approach of the day.
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Massachusetts Street
Board of Education Fails to Pick Architect for New Schools
The Board of Education met Saturday seeking an architect to plan the new school buildings funded by June bonds. Two candidates, Smith Real Lovett of Kansas City and Blair of Lawrence, received split votes. A later ballot favored Blair 3 to 1, but the board remains divided and paused on the selection. Meanwhile Mrs. Hince replaces Miss Kunkle as high school principal, and City Attorney Blarley is to address title legality on the Williams lots.
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Femsut
Board of Education
Smith, Rea and Lovett
Kansas City
ALE
Blair
Lawrence
Smith
Real
Hince
Mexican Drowns in Kaw River Near Cameron’s Bluff
A Mexican named Francisco Cintierez drowned yesterday in the Kaw River near Cameron’s Bluff as several migrants waded into the water. Gutierrez went down before aid could reach him and his body lay in the water about three hours before James Naismith located it. The body was brought to Lawrence and burial occurred today at Franklin Cemetery.
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Kaw River
Francisco Cintierez
Cameron
James
Naismith
Lawrence
Franklin Cemetery
Last Day For Tax Notice Stirs Property Sale Fears
The Treasurer's office reported this morning that today is the final day to pay property tax before a sale becomes mandatory under the law.
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Shorrow
John Power Returns to Join Family Business in Lawrence
John Powers, son of B B Powers, plans to arrive tomorrow morning to join his father in the family business. He has spent recent years with Seattle Merchants and Credit Men's Association in Seattle, Washington. A 1911 University of Kansas graduate, he will be remembered by many in Lawrence.
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John Power
John Powers
B B. Powers
Seattle: Merchants and Credit ?Men’s Association
Seattle
Wash
Lawrence
Burlingame Boys Band to Play in Lawrence
Burlingame Boys Band plans a concert in Lawrence at Fraternal Aid Hall as they travel to Joplin. The group, praised for their age’s musical skill, performed in Lawrence last spring and on the Oklahoma roundup route in July. They are scheduled to perform at 8:45 PM.
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Burlingame
Lawrence
Joplin
A. Coreert
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