Germany gets the use of the wires
A German military writer reports on eastern front developments from Lodz to Cra cow noting Russian reinforcements, a failing plan conceived in Paris to relieve pressure on the western front, and German and Anglo Austrian advances that have captured or wounded a large number of Russian troops, signaling a weakening of Russia's offensive power.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Moraht
Tageblatt
Lodz
Soldan
Cracow
Paris
France
England
Russia
Germany
Camenough
Ciermany
Angtria
Russisg
Johnson's signing talks shake Coffeyville scene
Chicago Federals manager Joe Tinker met with Walter Dolitsen in a short conference to discuss Johnson's possible move. Johnson declined to comment, while Tinker attempted to reach the club’s boss by long distance as Johnson stayed at a hotel. The fate of Johnson remains a topic of local discussion amid rumors and absence of a formal agreement.
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Coffeyville
Johnson
Joe Tinker
Chicago Federals
Walter Dolitsen
Tinker
England Assures Washington on Contraband Search Delays
British ambassador Sir Coed Spring delivered a note to the State Department stating that Great Britain does not intend to delay American ships in searches for contraband.
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England
Washington, D.C
Coed Spring
Wice
Great Britain
Jury Dismissed and Court Sets New Divorce Case Hearings
The jury was dismissed after the Kennedy vs Rowersook case, the last jury matter of the year. Court will convene tomorrow to hear the POCAL A. vs the American Holding Company. Monday is set for hearing all divorce matters, with Sheriff Cummings traveling to Popeka on office business.
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Rowersook
Pocal A
American Honding Company
Munday
Swanson to Speak on Farming Topics at Local Meetings
Swanson, state lecturer for the Farmers Union, will speak Friday at Lone Star at 2 PM and Saturday at the Court House at 2 PM. He will focus on a subject of interest to all farmers and will travel afterward to Endora for a Saturday night address. all are welcome.
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CG. Swanson
Farmers Union
Swanson
Lone Star
Oelock
Lawrence
Enedora
Cavalry men capture nine Mexicans near Hidalgo
Brownsville Texas dispatch reports cavalry units last night captured nine Mexicans believed to be part of an Iibusiering expedition. The party was moving toward the Rio Grande after gathering at McAllen, Texas, and Hidalgo, with indications that this was only a portion of a larger raid.
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Brownsville
Texas
Dee
Aoa
T. S. Cavalogy
Aimade
Hidalgo
McAllen
Pexsus
Rio Grande
Gas mains being repaired for coming cold weather
The gas company repairs mains in the alley between Massachusetts and New Hampshire Streets to prevent leaks during December and January. Kansas gas supply is sufficient for demand, and measures are taken to protect against waste during this preparation.
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Qas ‘Company
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Gas Company
Kansas
Germany backs neutral relief ships to Belgium route
The German government, per Ambassador Gerard's cable, affirms sympathy with Belgian relief efforts and states naval forces cannot seize food on neutral ships bound for neutral ports. It will allow ships to Belgium via Dutch ports, guarantee proper use of食品, and require certificates from American authorities confirming relief intent.
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New York
Committee of Mercy
James W. Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Washington
American Committee For
Belgium
Germany
United States
Meets Husband in Galveston Tale
Mrs. John Justice and her daughter Miss Dorothy Justice travel to Galveston Texas to join Mr Justice returning with his company from Vera Cruz He serves as an officer in Company B Nineteenth Infantry and his unit was among the first sent by the United States to Vera Cruz This will be the first meeting since Dorothy was born after his departure from Mexico Mrs Justice was formerly Miss Mabel Taylor of this city.
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John Justice
Dorothy Justice
Galvestion
Texas
J Smock Dies at Home in Lawrence
J Smock died at 4 50 last night at his East Ninth street home after a brief illness. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 30 from the Christian Church. He had sold his property and planned to move to California. Miss Mayme Smock has been in a Kansas City hospital, and his son Ralph will come from California for the funeral. Smock was a substantial citizen of Lawrence and his death caused wide regret.
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S.J. Smock
East Ninth Street
Christian Church
Mr. Smock
Lawrence
Law enforcement stalled in Denver coal strike probe
Denver inspector Dalgrimple says enforcement failed as mine operators and bosses violate mine safety rules. He cites lack of certified inspectors due to no funding and notes no funds to cover exams, shifting duties from operators to the state without more staff.
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Denver
Colo
Dee
Sadi D. Dalgrimple
Dalgrimple
Fragmentary Berlin Wire Says No Notable Events
A terse wireless to London reports no important happenings or theatre events occurred. the note signals routine silence in Berlin with no notable incidents.
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Berlin
London
Amendment request to Sherman law to aid exporters
Washington readers report that Chamber of Commerce president Slohn Faheys urged President Wilson to amend the Sherman Act to help American exporters meet foreign competition. He proposed selecting a seasoned business executive to chair the effort, while the president seeks economists, businesspeople, and lawyers for advisory roles.
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Ashington
D.C
Slohn Faheys
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Faher
English Leader Urges Front News For Home Readership
A French journalist quotes Lord Roberts urging less secrecy by British military authorities. He argues English readers deserve fair detail of frontline deeds to boost recruitment and morale, noting France’s conscription and home awareness differ. He stresses daily life and battles of English soldiers should be shared.
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London
Robert
Atec Givens
Bobs
France
England
Iys
Insurance firms to pay fire tax in Missouri
Fire underwriters announce to the Missouri Fire Underwriters Board that nationwide fire insurance companies will pay the tax and will not collect from policy holders. The tax is estimated at about two million dollars annually.
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Betterson City
Dees
Tojale Fire Underwriters
Misosuri Fire Underwriters
Disappearance of University Freshman Stanley Jones
Stanley Jones an eighteen-year-old university freshman vanished yesterday afternoon leaving friends worried. He was last seen at the union depot in Kansas City by Jonvis Dyche who noted a noncommittal reply when asked about his plans. Ogden Jones, Will Pendleton, and others hauled the Pendleton automobile to Kansas City to locate him, amid speculation his grades caused distress.
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Stanley Jones
Mos
Young Jones
Union Depot
Kanaas City
Jonvis Dyche
Ogden Jones
Will Pendleton
Kansas City
Pendleton
Stanley
Wyne Lawrence
Rev Leavitt Resigns as Federal Penitentiary Chaplain
Rumor says Rev Ballon may be appointed to replace William T Leavitt who resigned yesterday. Ballon, current pastor at Osborne Christian Church, was formerly prison chaplain under Warden Landisy and has the needed experience for religious work behind bars.
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Leavitt
Chaplin
Federal Penitentiary
FE. Ballon
Chagiain
Federal
WM. T. Leavitt
Ballon
Christian Church
Osborne
Unider
Landisy Sov
Notable Local Figure Takes Pot Sitio in Bell-Brog Sale
ALS Flot, a well known young man in town, has joined Bell-Brog as an Prana salesman. The move places him at the center of the local business scene, with Flot bringing his reputation and network to the new role.
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Flot
Kansas Weather Notes
Weather notes indicate yesterday’s 1 p m reading and today’s 2 p m reading. Forecast calls for fair tonight and warmer conditions in the west portion. Friday expected warmer with a mild May 36 reading.
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Wade Ft
Railroads Install Larger Baggage Racks on Through Trains
Railroads introduced new luggage racks on some through passenger cars. Designed by engineers for maximum storage, the racks feature sliding gates operable by passengers to hold suitcases wraps and parcels, keeping aisles clear and reducing luggage falling on travelers. The racks are sturdy and gate sliding remains easy even at full capacity.
Douglas County Citizens Do More for Belgian Relief
Funds and organization expand as Douglas County moves toward sending at least six cars of flour for the Belgian Relief Fund. The committee reports steady progress, with Sherman Elliott visiting Lecompton township to complete local organization. Neighbors donate both money and grain, aiming to aid those without food or shelter despite slower recent growth.
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Douglas County
Ghiirman
Sherman Elliott
Lecompton
Erain
Douglas
Aeleians
Funeral Held For Mrs Cordley At Congregational Church
The funeral of Mrs tiedgard Cord wal a was held yesterday afternoon from the Congregational Church. A large number attended including out of town visitors KEPL Harris and Mrs ce Case of Topeka Faulk and Har Tasker of Topeka Mr Lyons 4 Silene of Sterling and Mrs Ter one a noice af morning.
Freshman Receives Hiatt Award for Record Discus Throw
Arnold Hiatt, a college freshman, won the single K award for breaking the college discus record. The Athletic Board meeting at noon yesterday announced the honor. Uncle Jimmy Green will present the K to Hiatt at the Youthall mixer on December 9 in Fraternal Aid Tall.
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Hiatt
Hiatt Arnold
Athletic Board
Jimmy Green
Fraternal Aid
Stauffer Delivers Talk at Midland College Chapel
Dr. E. E. Stauffer left this morning for Atchison to attend a meeting of Midland College's executive committee. He will speak before the student body tomorrow morning during chapel exercises.
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Midland College
E. E. Stauffer
Atchison
Stauffer
Family gathering in St Lows recalls Germany trip
Uerman Broecker spent last Sunday in St Lows at a family gathering with twelve families present. He commented the event felt almost like a trip to Germany, reflecting on shared heritage and memories.
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Uerman Broecker
St. Lows
Mr. Broeker
Germany
Kansas Alumni to Probe Kansas University Clashes
The Kansas City Alumni Association voted to appoint a committee led by President K.R. DeLano to investigate alleged undue influence by certain students and younger alumni on Kansas University leadership. The panel will visit the Lawrence campus and report to locals. members expect to balance criticism and support while protecting state funding. John Gleisner of the Kan san defended faculty against censorship claims.
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Kansas City Alumni Association of Kansas University
University Chi
Kansas City
KR. d.DeLano
University of Lawrence
Alumni Association of Kansas’ University
Aim DeLane
Lawrence A
Kansas - Ing
Strong
DeLano
Kansas University
John Gleisner
The
Kansan
Captured Steamer Han Held as Prize by British
The Norwegian steamer Han, bound for Liverpool from New York, was seized at Liverpool by British authorities and declared a prize. Ran, commanded by Captain Barre, departed New York on November 3 for Liverpool, rated at 1946 tons register.
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Lunde
Lloydagency
Han
Liverpool
New York
Baltimore Oil Co Sued Over Redeemed Stock Certificates
Four cases filed in district court against The Baltimore Oil Co by WY C Bryson and partners allege issuance of preferred stock certificates and refusal to redeem them. Total amount involved about $30,000. A church social at the Baptist Church tonight features a brief program and refreshments with no admission charge.
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Baltimore Oil Unit
WY. C. Bryson
8. Bryson
Frank Kenti
K.T. Hilkey
Baltimore Oil Co
Baptist
Masons Elect Officers in Lawrence Chapter No 14
Lawrence Chapter No 14 Royal Arch Masons elected and installed the officers for the coming year. Frank Whipple is high priest William Hamilton is king Prof E Birch is scribe W F March is treasurer and Harry B Sparks is secretary.
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Masons
Lawrence
Royal Arch- Masons
Frank Whipple
William Hamilton
Co. E. Birch
W. FR. March
Harry B .Sparks
There May Be Serms in Kisses Storyline
A compact note on social behavior where girls skeptically view romantic advances, suggesting prudence in affection while hinting at broader cultural attitudes and gender dynamics.
Main Street Brighter as Lawrence Merchants Add Holiday Lights
Lawrence merchants illuminate Main Street with extra lights along Massachusetts Street creating a brighter cheerful scene for the holiday season. Vendors cooperated to keep the lights up through the season, giving the street a renewed nightly glow.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Allis Now Qut Paris Dee 3 Today Official War Update
Official communication notes heavy German artillery fire aimed at the seaport and south of Ypres. Flooding extends south of Dixmude. Lystate Somme reports violent bombardment near Aix-Noulett west of Sens. Front quiet from Somme to Aisne. In the Argonne enemy attacks repulsed with slight progress. In the Wouevre district German artillery active. Lorraine and Vosges report nothing notable.
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Paris
Dee
Ty Beletumi
Aleainst
Ypres
Dixminde
Lystate Somme
Aix-Nonlett
Sens
Somme
Aisne
Argonne
Wouevre
Lorraine
Vosges
Extraordinary Session Called for Paris Dec 22
Paris December 3. The parliament was called to meet in an extraordinary session in Paris on December 22. Members of the French cabinet will leave Bordeaux next week for the city and will be at the disposal of the Chamber of Deputies.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Chamber
Deputies
Rioting in Zeist Camp Sparks Belgian Tensions
Rioting broke out in the Belgium concentration camp at Zeist, Holland, yesterday, according to The Volk published at Amsterdam. Dated troops fired on the Belgians, killing six and wounding nine. No further details available. Dispatch sent to London from Amsterdam.
Budget Changes Delayed as Board Finishes University Plan
After a day in Topeka the Board of Administration and Chancellor Strong review the tentative university budget. The changes are new and not fully finished. work will continue in the state capital and is not expected to wrap up until Saturday.
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Topeka
Board of Administration
Strong
Emperor William Hosts Breslau Conference for War Plans
Berlin reports Emperor William held a Breslau conference with Archduke Frederick commander in chief of the Austro-Hungarian army and Archduke Charles Francis heir to the throne along with General Von Heetten dorf at the general staff. He then visited a Brestan military hospital.
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Berlin
London
Emperor William
Breslau
Silesia
Archduke Frederick
Archduke Charles Francis
General von Heetzendorf
Brestan
Airship Bombards Krupp Battery at Essen
An aeronaut attacked the Krupp battery at Essen Germany yesterday. Bombs reportedly fell on the building used for cannon manufacture. The crew escaped uninjured and the extent of damage is not yet known.
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London
Krupp
Essen
Germany
General DeWet Under Guard in British Bechuanaland Capture
General Christiaan De Wet, a key figure in the South African rebellion, was captured last Tuesday on a farm at Waterburg in British Bechuanaland and is now held under guard. The report notes his leadership role and his prior fighting stance in the rebellion.
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DeWet
Vrvbare
South Africa
London
Ee. S
Claristian de Wet
Waterbure
British Bechuanaland
Quarantine Lifted at Chicago Stockyards
Secretary Houston today lifted the foot and mouth disease quarantine from a portion of the Chicago stockyards. A man never shares the self-esteem. lef his neighbor.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Chicago
Lef
Paris Arts Seek Government Aid for Unemployed Theaters
Paris readers learn artists beg government help as theaters and music halls remain closed to combat German occupation. Many performers take day labor while others sell vegetables, drive cabs, or work in shops, with 70,000 livelihoods at stake. The plea notes 30 million francs in annual amusements and cites wartime hardships and past support for Opera, Opera Comique, and Theatre Francais.
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Paris
Laurentin
France
Theatre Francais
Mont Valerien
Opera
Opera_ Comique
Jis
Port Saint
Martin
Folies’ Dramatiques
Conservatory
Aisne
Lamar Convicted Of Impersonating Congressman Palner
New York December 3 David Lamar was found guilty of impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania to defraud J P Morgan and United States Steel Corp He was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Ga and granted 20000 bail pending appeal. Remains Neutral in London December 3 the Rome correspondent says there is no new factor prompting Britain to alter its neutrality policy.
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New York
David Lamar
A. Mitchell Palner
Pennsylvania
J.P. Morgan and Company
United States Steel Corporation
Atlanta
Lamar
Jnly
London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tremier Zalandra
Haly
Kansas Freshmen Football Tryouts For Interclass Series
About 100 players practice daily under Coach Jay Bond to form a new interclass team at the University of Kansas. The freshman squad, nearly forty strong, excludes varsity members and those who scrimmaged this season. Captains Detwiler Helververn lead seniors Coolidge Strother juniors Wood Lind sophomores James Cray freshmen, with Bond supervising all teams and Tyros coaching. Games begin when ready, with a final championship set for December 18, the Friday before Christmas holidays.
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University of Kansas
Jay Bond
Detwiler
Helververn
Coolidge
Strother
Wood
Lindsay
James
Cray
Tyros
Der
It's a poor rule that won't: Wwors our way
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