Recruiting Doubled as War Rumors Swell in July
Washington reports show recruiting for the regular army more than doubling as Mexican crisis tensions linger. The Army remains in good condition while Congress adjourns for Independence Day, awaiting Carranza’s response to the Antean expedition. The latest messages from Mexico City hint at continued hostility toward American troops across the border. Military officials note substantial progress in preparations for any extended action beyond U. S. borders.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Mexico
Specist Gers
Mexico City
Gener Carranza
Wilson
Congress
Wil
Neon Eysterd
Excursion to Fort Riley Planned by Lawrence Residents
A large number of Lawrence residents plan a day trip to Fort Riley tomorrow to visit the soldier boys before they depart for the front. A special Union Pacific train will run from Lincoln at 4 a.m. and return after the visit, with details still being finalized.
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Fort Riley
Front
Lilnee
Union
Death of John Cody at 824 Lincoln Street
Jakob Cody dies at home on 824 Lincoln Street after stomach trouble. Services were held at North Lawrence Christian Church at 3 PM. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery. Mr Cody was about seventy years old.
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Lincoln Street
Jakna Cody
North Lawrence Christian Church
Maple Grove
Cody
Bute
Musicians Talk Band Plan in Lawrence
Huls, an experienced band man, proposes forming a home band in Lawrence as the First Regiment band has gone to service. He believes many former musicians would join the organization and he will play any instrument to ensure success. Interested parties can leave their contact at the office.
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S, Huls
Lawrence
S. 5
Huls
Mr. Hull
Fortifications Bill Passes House With Increased Funds
The House agreed to the conference report on the fortifications appropriation bill totaling 25,748,050 dollars in cash and 13,800,000 dollars in authorized contracts. The enactment reflects an uplift of 84,880,050 over the original House passage, attributed mainly to reserve provisions and related measures.
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House
Washington
Aepeentia ioRs
Former Bandits Join Carranza In Mexico Clash Report
Masses of former bandits join the Carranza government amid reports of clashes with armed Mexican soldiers at Tampico. Wounded American soldiers and shifting fronts along the Rio Grande underscore mounting tension as U S and Mexican forces prepare for possible action.
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Galveston
Amis Salem
Tampico
Walvin
Finer
Narrow neck joins rivers near Sheampton cutoff
The Perry Mirra notes rivers Kaw Delaware nearly meet at a narrow neck above Sheampton cutoff. The next rise in either stream could erase the strip as currents erode the banks. Waw deepens while Pela ware pours more. boats could not find bottom at the cutoff Saturday, suggesting the Kavw is near, and a temporary road across the cut would be impossible unless an enormous cast.
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Kaw
Delaware
Sheampton Cutoff
Perry Mirra
Cten
Kavw
Allies Launch Fierce Offensive Across Western Front
Reports from the front show French and British forces breaking into German trenches, capturing towns and woods near the Somme. The offensive includes massive artillery, with gains beyond the first German lines and attempts to surround key positions. Italians also report gains as Austrians withdraw on the Italian front, while Verdun defenses appear to hold.
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France
St Boiselle
Serre
Montauban
Curlus
Faviere
Therpal
Fricourt
England
Somme
Albert
Arras
Western’ Front
North Sea
Belgium
Paris
Loos
Nueve Chapelle
Ypres
Dixmude
Frentino
Verdun
Drainage plan to aid Haskell farmers advances
An east of Haskell drainage project for the lower farm near the Indian school moves forward. Commissioner Cato Sells aided by irrigation engineers will survey within days to create a drainage district under state law. The plan requires a ditch outlet to the Wakarusa and possible right of way, with farmer cooperation prioritized.
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Haskell
Cato [Sells
Institute
Hiskell
Quiet Resort Season Hints at Winter Lawbreaker Pattern
The piece notes a quiet season at a county jail with Independence Day yielding little action. It states winter brings the most activity due to snow, and some inmates prefer a warm place with regular meals if release comes in spring.
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Dail x
Nice
Kansas Weather Report Forecast for Local Area
Generally fair and continued warm conditions expected tonight and Sunday. Pom yesterday and today indicate mild temperatures with no significant weather events likely.
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Aim
When a date via phone goes wrong in a tale
A summer session student learns a dating lesson when a misdial leads from a casual boating invitation to a mistaken identity and an awkward refusal. The moral: ask plainly for the right person to avoid momentary miscommunication and embarrassment.
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Miss Blank
Ender
History of Kansas examined in teacher assessment
Questions debated at the Douglas county high school include Kansas history and agriculture topics. Students ponder seed corn sources, sorghum selection, soil erosion, feeding practices for livestock, orchard care, pest control, and the Santa Fe trail, along with biographical prompts on Kansas leaders and events from before 1880 to the Populist era.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Reeder
Ikansas
Quantrill
Two Suspicious Men Arrested After Incident In City
Night force detained Louis Exwin and Andy Carson around 3 am in the 800 block between New Hampshire and Massachusetts streets. Found with bent files, dope guns, and other suspicious paraphernalia, they claimed Kansas City origin and seeking a place to go. Chief Boyd plans to contact Kansas City police for coordination. H. Melton of Oklahoma City, a special insurance agent, arrives tonight for a short visit. A. J. McAllaster, formerly of Effingham, Kans., was in Lawrence over the weekend.
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Louis Exwin
Andy Carson
New Hammpshire
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Boyd
Second Kansas Guards Start Toward Mexican Border
Fort Riley July 4 reports the Second Kansas Infantry under Col Hoisington departs in sections for Eagle Pass Texas amid censorship. Troops travel via Union Pacific to Topeka then San Antonio via A T E, with details withheld. About 1,070 men and 48 officers, 162 left behind for disability. First Infantry movement also censored.
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Topeka
Union Pacific
San Antonio
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Battery A
Eureka
Ft. Riley
Second Infantry
Kansas National Guards
Kansas Brigade
Lawrence
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Tapek
Cane Pacific
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Ragl Texas
Kansas
Newton
Hutchinson
Monda
Mexican disarmament ends with Urbana fined
Lawrence officers halted two Mexicans on Massachusetts street near the bridge after an assault attempt on a man named John Barleycorn. Urbana Bernardino carried a sharp nine inch butcher knife in a rag scabbard. he was fined $20 and costs for carrying concealed weapons while his companion escaped without a fine.
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Massachusetts Street
John
Barleycorn
Eulozio Barros
Bernardino Urbana
Senor Urbana
Urbana
Buyers Divide 22-Lot Massachusetts Street Tract in Lawrence
A group of 22 Lawrence men completed the purchase of a 22-lot tract on Massachusetts Street owned by George Chambers of Los Angeles. The buyers met at the Hidridge house to plan the division of lots and selection, followed by a dinner hosted by W. P. Johnson who arranged the sale. Names of purchasers include W. F. Buseh, L. C. Browning, F. B. Bartz, W. H. Chariton, W. A Courtney, Chas. H. Cummings, E. L. Chariton, W. J. Cummings, E. Collins J, C. Ecke, Ged. Esterney, T. D. Funk, C. E. Friend, T. C. Green, Carl Grae der, W. G. Hutson, Chas. N. Jensen, C. S. Mikesell, H. T. Milton, J. G. Walton, A. W. Gillham, Eli Wilson. Several plan to build soon including Jensen, Carlton, Mitton, Charlton, Mikesell, Browning, Ecke, and Courtney.
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Massachusetts Street
George Chambers
Los Angeles
California
Mt Johnson
Carrie
W. 4.Buseh
L. C. Browning
F. BR. Bartz
W.H. Chariton
W. A Courtney
Chas. H.cummings
E. L. Chariton
W. J. Cummings
Ir. E. Collins J
C. Ecke
Ged. Esterney
T. D. Funk
C. E. Friend
T. C. Green
Carl Graeder
W. G. Hutson
Chas. N
Massachusetts Troops Move Through Lawrence in Two Trains
Two troop trains passed through Lawrence this morning on the Rock Island route en route to the front. Detachments of the Massachusetts National Guard were aboard the trains, one with 509 men of the light artillery and its horses, and the other with Massachusetts infantry. Full field artillery equipment accompanied the trains.
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al Paso
Fuly
National Guardsmen
Massachusetts Guards
Army Headquarters
Il Paso
Kansas
Topeka
Lawrence
Rock Island
Massachusetts National’ Guard
Massachusetts ‘Infantry
Exams Close Tonight for County Teachers
County teachers endure the heat while taking exams at the high school. Examinations end tonight as the number of examinees declines from ninety eight last year to about thirty this year, due to more candidates coming from formal high school and other institutions.
Wealthy oilman buys fence property in Lawrence
Wealthy oil operator H. John H. Youngmeyer of Black Oklahoma has purchased the fence property at 105 T Tram William C. Bigger and will move his family to Lawrence about August 15. The home was recently vacated by Dr W A Young. Beeson Realty Co. arranged the deal.
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John H. Youngmeyer
Oklahoma
William C. Bigger
Youngmeyer
Lawrence
W.A Young
Beeson Realty
HELP FAMILIES OF GUARDS Two Million Bellars Appropriated for
July 1 report notes an appropriation of up to 500 per month for dependent families of National Guardsmen drafted in the emergency. The bill passed the house and moves to the Senate. It specifies discretionary support managed by the secretary of war. Also mentions Merchants Lunch event and office closures on July 4, with vague references to improvements and schedules.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of War
Old Soldiers To Sing at Civil War Veterans Glee Choir
The Civil War Veterans Glee Choir will sing tomorrow evening at the Baptist Young People's meeting in the church. The event will include other interesting features and is open to the public with all invited to attend.
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Baptist Young Pronle
Tank Deluged Alley Shows Minor Damage in Innes Building
A tank overflow yesterday caused a flood in the alley beside the Innes building. One horse was frightened but no serious damage occurred. Gray, formerly with Parke Davis & Company, now in Detroit, will have chance to do piano tuning alongside his chemical work.
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Innes
Horge
Parke, Davis & Company
Wale Gray Bhrifer
Gray
Parke Davis Company
Detroit
Deputy Sheriff Heads to Oakley for Embezzlement Charge
Deputy Sheriff W P Schneck left for Oakley Kansas to bring back W E Murray who is charged with embezzlement. Murray allegedly took an $825 kodak rented from A Lawrence and disappeared.
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Sherif W. P. Schneck
Oakley
Kansas
W. E. Murray
A. Lawrence
Harvest Finished at Haskell Wheat Field
Harvest work at Haskell wrapped up at noon with ninety acres cut. Preparations begin to thresh as the crop dries, signaling full harvest progress for the season.
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Haskell
First Baptist Church Communion Services Highlight Pastor’s Message
The First Baptist Church invites members to communion services as the pastor delivers his final message before taking a summer vacation. The address and exact service times follow in the church bulletin.
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First Baptist
I. Gammunion
Haskell Institute Ends Conference Spirit Lives On
The summer institute of the United States Indian service at Haskell closed with Prof. R A Schwegler of the University of Kansas speaking on The Individual Difference Factor The audience received the address well More than 400 attendees have left with a few remaining Those departing for Santa Fe N M include H B Peaks W W Coon Nellie B Turner Hattie E Garber San Bruce Mo Clevett Hannah Small Inspector Traylor A Po Wedge and others Members proceeding to Santa Fe and those staying expect further meetings to follow Monday arrivals include Mrs F C Wenrich and Prof E Birch of Haskell
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United States Indian Service
Haskell
R. A. Schwegler
University’ of Kansas
Santa Fe
H. B. Peaks
W.W. Coon
Nellie B. Turner
Pennsylvania ‘State Normal
Hattie E. Garber
Buchee Basarding School
San Bruce
Salem Indian School
Mo. Clevett
Carlisle Indian School
Hannah Small
Inspector Traylor
Washington
A. Po Wedge
Boston
F.C. Wenrich
E Birch
All Strong for Hughes Session Harmonious Throughout
The Douglas County Republican central committee met at the courthouse this afternoon. It endorsed Hughes and Fairbanks by resolution and appointed a committee from the eleventh district to select a candidate for representative. Explanatory talks were given and the mood was enthusiastic, with a solo by C. H. Hoyt highlighted the meeting.
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Douglas Compty Republian
Court House
Hughes
Fairbanks
C. H. Hoyt
Directors Find Bank Meeting Yields 8 Percent Dividend
The Citizens State Bank held a special meeting of its board to review six months of business. It was found carefully viewed and very dividend eight per cent was voted and a sizable sum added to the surplus. The bank’s business has grown since its reorganization on the first of the year and officers and employees are pleased with the results of their efforts.
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Citizens State Bank
Automobile Fire Damages Baker Car On South Massachusetts
An automobile owned by Mr. Baker caught fire yesterday afternoon on the road to the county farm near the railroad crossing. The blaze nearly destroyed the vehicle with only the front wheels escaping.
Local theater delays wiring project due to war orders
Cal C. M. Ratee plans to install metal conduit wiring at his picture theater but says the project is delayed by wartime orders. The inspection by a state official preceded the decision, with work now postponed to unspecified later date due to restrictions.
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Cal. C. M. Ratee
Brackett District Opens Bids for New School House
The Brackett district school board met at the county superintendent’s office this afternoon to open bids for the new school house building.
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Brackett
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