German Account Dwells On Heavy Russian Attack On Western Front
Petrograd reports a fresh Russian advance in Galicia with 6000 prisoners and fortifications from Schibalirm to Nytchischou falling. Finnish division cited in victory at Koniuchy. Galicia villages Presovce Zboroiff Korshido occupied by Russians as Austro German forces retreat. Berlin bulletin confirms Russian gains on Stripa heights and halted advance at Kontuchy. Paris notes German assaults on Aisne Verdun fronts repulsed.
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Petrograd
Zlochaff
Galicia
War Office
Koniuhy
Mtya Goura
Koniuchy
Kolf
Schirm
Schibalirm
Zoloukhi
Potoutory
Nytchischou
Brezexenzy
Presovce
Zboroiff
Korshido
Stripa
Berlin
Kontuchy
Paris
Aisne
Ailles-Paissy Road
Verdun Front
Sever Hill No. 304
Avocourt Wood
Americans Parade Through Paris July Fourth Welcome
A battalion of American troops arrived in Paris to parade on July 4. Crowds greeted them at Neuilly barracks after a 36 hour journey from a French port. They marched from Aus terlitz station with their band, rifles, and packs, as French and American flags waved to a cheering public.
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Paris
Money Remnant From Clinton Tornado Found Far Away
A letter from Harry B Ferguson of Osborn Missouri to Mareline National Bank accompanies a cancelled Merchants Bank check dated 1894. Ferguson found the check about two days ago three miles southwest of Amity Missouri, likely blown from the Cummings home in Clinton during the recent tornado. The tale shows how money once traveled far from its origin.
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Mareline National Bank
Harry ’B. Ferguson
Osborn, Mo
Merchants Bank
Ferguson
Amity
W. J. Cummings, Jr
Cummings
Clinton
St. Joseph
Missouri
Two Roosevelts In France Arrive To Join AEF
Paris July 3. Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Captain Archibald Roosevelt have arrived in France to join the American expeditionary forces.
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Roosevelts
France
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Archibald Evelt
Drydale Kansas and Missouri officials inspect Drydale
U S marshals W A Shelton and O T Wood with Leavenworth city officials conducted a nighttime inspection of Drydale Mo opposite Leavenworth. They found four liberally patronized saloons and reported soldiers seen were few, aside from one veteran. Findings will be sent to Washington.
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Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Drydale
Leavenworth
W. A. Shelton
O. T. Wood
U. S
Washington
Shelton
Joe
Drycale
Fort Leavenworth
Arrested on assault charge in Sun day attack
Henry Scott was arrested yesterday by county officers on an assault and battery charge against R. Y. Barnes. The complaint cites a knife attack in the 600 block on Massachusetts street. Scott could not post 400 bond and remained jailed pending trial this afternoon.
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Henry Scott
R. Y. Barnes
Massachusetts Street
Scott
Water fund bills rise as city paces new plant work
The city commission met with two members present to review nearly $50,000 in water improvement fund bills for the new water plant. Bonds are printed soon, with funds then flowing into the water improvement fund to settle contractor bills. Separate ordinances levy taxes for paving Winsona and Illinois streets, curb work, and an alley sewer, with readings completed and petitions referred for action. A June street labor total was reported, and a damp cellar at 905 Massachusetts was investigated. no remedy decided. Commissioner Holyfield presided as Mayor Francisco remained away.
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City Commission
Water Improvement Fund
Holyfield
Lawrence
Winona Avenue
Massachusetts Street
Barker Avenue
Illinois Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Elm Street
New York Street
Plymouth Congregational Church
Tennessee
Ohio
Cleland
A. E. Blair
Dunmire
W. W. Holyfield
Francisco
McAllaster
United Presbyterian Church
F. H. Olney
Chicago Lighting Company
Chicago Botanist Lectures Next Week for Summer Session
J. M. Coulter, head of the botany department at the University of Chicago, will deliver a series of lectures to summer session students next week at the university.
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Chicago
J. M. Coulter
Chicago University
Plenty of Magazines For Army Camps At Y M C A
Reading materials pour into the Y M C A from residents city wide in response to soldiers appeal for magazines and books. The surplus will be collected promptly to stock army camp libraries and provide leisure reading for troops.
Carpenter in Topeka Accident Insurance Agent Visits Home
W. T. Carpenter, active in the accident insurance business in Topeka for three and a half years, is spending a week in the city with his family. While away, he typically returns home about three nights each week.
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W. T. Carpenter
Topeka
Riots Leave East St Louis Desolate After Night of Fire
Fires in five negro quarters amid high winds destroyed about 310 dwellings valued at $300,000. Death toll rose to 27 with more bodies found, including a two year old girl. Troops and police fought fires, while mobs attacked black residents. casualties and arrests mounted as refugees fled to Missouri.
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St. Louis Mo
Fourth Street
Broadway
East St. Louis
Payne
Missouri
Ilinois
Mollman
Southern Railway
Officers Wanted Ages Twenty Five To Thirty Five
An examining officer announces the Army seeks mature men aged 25 to 35 for the second Officers Training Camps opening August 27. Guy L Waldo, local secretary of the Militar Training Camps Association, says many younger applicants misunderstand a circular that favors men over 31. He urges 25 year olds to apply now to boost their chances of becoming officers in the new national army.
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Europe
Guy L. Waldo
Vermont Street
Militar Training Camps Association
Theovernment
National Army
Captain Lynne Mason Joins Signal Officers Reserve Corps
Lynne F. Mason is appointed captain in the Signal Officers Reserve Corps as Lawrence joins the army signal service for France. He plans to attend Leavenworth officers school and join the wire company recruited by the Independent Telephone Associations of Kansas and Missouri. Mason has 15 years at the local telephone exchange, is a KU electrical engineering graduate, and will sell his Central Motor Co. interests, expecting a five to ten year war continuation.
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Lynne RE. Mason
Signal Reserve Corps
Lawrence
France
Lynne F. Mason
Signal Oficers
Mason
Leavenworth
Kansas
Missouri
K. U
Central Motor Co
Chancellor Frank Strong to speak at Winfield chautauqua
Chancellor Frank Strong will deliver an address at the Winfield chautauqua on July 10. He will discuss the changes the war may bring and likely consequences for policy and society.
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Winfield
Frank Strong
Winfield Chautauqua
Odd Fellows Installation Night at Lodge Hall No. 4
New officers of I. O. O. F. lodge No. 4 will be installed in the Hall tonight. Refreshments will be served after the installation.
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Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 4
Presbyterian Service Thursday at church
The mid week service of the Presbyterian church will be held in the church Thursday night instead of just. The usual service will be held.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Many Apply for Motor Licenses After Due Date
Douglas county mailed 500 license applications to Topeka on the first day after the due date. First license tags are expected in Lawrence before week’s end. The mailed total represents about one third of the county’s total cars.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Lawrence
Schulz Defeats Hickson In YMCA Tennis Match
Schulz beat Hickson in straight sets 10 8 and 6 4 in a YMCA tournament match reported yesterday. The close contest suggests the first round of the tournament may be completed tomorrow.
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Schulz
Hickson
Y. M
Summer Enrollment Grows at University of Kansas
The University of Kansas summer session enrollment reached 690, just 50 below the prior year. Women’s attendance is higher than last year while men’s is notably lower, altering the typical winter ratio to about two men for every three women.
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University of Kansas
IWW Conspiracy Charges Link Copper Mines
Denver July 3 The IWW were charged in a statement issued last night by Charles H Moyer president of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers with participation in a nationwide conspiracy to run down the copper mines of the country.
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Denver
IW. W
Charles H. Moyer
International Union of Mill, Mine and Smelter Workers
County eyes single start date for all schools
County Superintendent O. J. Lane pushes a unified September 10 start for all schools to run on one schedule. Some schools plan to begin September 3, creating a split in the county.
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O. J. Lane
Kansas Weather Report Preview
A Kansas weather update notes yesterday evening and this morning readings followed by forecast through today. Expect showers tonight with warmer readings in the north and west, and Wednesday looks partly cloudy and warmer.
District 55 Eyes City Takeover for Lawrence Schools
The Lawrence board of education approved annexing a large portion of School District No. 55 east of the city limits for Lawrence schools. A majority of residents and property owners signed petitions. enrollment and tuition implications were noted. The move could affect upcoming sections and future annexations.
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Board of Education
Lawrence
Nineteenth Street
Learnard Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Barker Avenue
Central 3
High School
Manual
Quincy 1
New York 1
Central School
Swedes Establish Bread Saving Bureaus
Stockholm reports voluntary bread saving bureaus operate in many cities. Citizens able to get by on less bread than their allotment send unused coupons to bureaus, which issue supplementary cards to poorer residents. The Stockholm bureau alone has enabled four tons of extra bread via received coupons.
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Stockholm
Red Cross Contributions Continue Across City
Five dollar and two dollar gifts were turned in at the Journal-World this morning and small donations flow into banks and to George Kreeck. A misunderstanding left some residential blocks unencountered as solicitors assumed the other had canvassed. No one is obliged to give unless called upon, as many are ready to receive and record gifts.
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Red Cross
The
Journal-World
George Kreeck
Women's Relief Corps Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee of the Women's Relief Corps will meet to do Red Cross work Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Post Hall.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Red Cross
Post Hall
Graduating Recital Tonight by Miss Helen Becker at Fraser Hall
Due to delays in Fraser Hall organ rewiring the faculty concert is postponed to Wednesday July 11. Tonight Miss Helen Becker pianist, with Ednah Hopkins violinist, presents a program including works by Weber Mendelssohn Chopin Schubert Wilhelmy Moszkowski and Hauser.
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Helen Becker
Fraser Hall
Carl A. Preyer
Charles S. Skilton
Evelyn Olcott
Helen Bocker
Ednah Hopkins
Miss Bocker
Weber
Helen Rocker
Mendelssohn
Edna Hopkins
Chopin
Hauser
Schubert-Wilhelmy
A. Moszkowski
Chamber discusses plans to boost membership
The Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting focusing on internal organization and upcoming campaigns to boost membership and finances. They outlined support for a three dollar university short course sponsorship, coordinated with the extension division, with pledges to be sought beginning in fall.
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Chamber of Commerce
University of Kansas
Lawrence Merchants
Irving Hill
Wilbur Mason
Douglas County
State Board of Administration
Manufacturers Committee
Lawrence
Burnham, Munger and Root Company
Lynn Mason
Signal Corps
Mason
Intent To Destroy Property Found By Secret Service
A Navy Yard protection case shows German agents sought to live near a naval station by waiving zone restrictions. The Department of Justice review led to tighter barred areas and heightened surveillance nationwide to prevent mischief. Mr and Mrs J C Sproull will visit Eskridge for the Fourth with relatives.
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Secret Service
Washington
United States Navy
Department of Justice
Navy League
Navy Yard
J. C. Sproull
Eskridge
Fourth of July Celebration at Woodland Park
Lawrence and nearby residents join merchants for a large Fourth of July event at Woodland Park featuring baseball, a band concert, moving pictures, and civic activities. Dr Wilbur N Mason will speak, with university students and Kansas faculty participating. Transportation arrangements, free coffee, and a varied program with military drills, contests, and a university evening entertainment are planned for the day.
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Woodland
Lawrence
Merchants of Lawres
Woodlana Roe
Tom Row
Crogs
Army Y. M. C
Universite
Kansas
Wilbur N. Mason
State Board of Com
Secretax Boltz
Y. M. C. Eran
Battery B Amd
Areta Tomar
Thirtegelé Street
Twelfth
New Jersey
Massachusetts Street
The
Elks of
Fred A
Chamber 2 Merce
First Regiment Band
Dean Kial
Old L. Butler
Baker
State Board of
Haskell
H¢kell
University
Committee On Meats
Woodland Park
Fraser Chapel
Pry
Downing
Upeace
Dean F. W. Blackmar
Star Spangled Banner University Party
Virginia Reel
Miss Pratt
Elopers
Helen Clark
James McNaught
Harlequin
Columbine
Ae Farrell
Solo
la Czarina
Zurka
Dorothy Cole
Joseph Farrell
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Illinois
Kansas Weather Report
India
NAVY
Wilbur N.mason
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