British Capture Contalmaison and Somme Progress Report
July 11 dispatch reports British forces captured Contalmaison on the French front with trench gains in Mamety wood and La Maisonnette hill dominance. French also hold Verdures and trench lines as both sides push to extend gains amid heavy fighting. Russians advance toward Kovel while battles continue along Stokhod. Austro Hungarian forces seize Monte Corno briefly before recapture by Italians. Italian sector at Monte Interroto fails. Austro Hungarian air raids target Adria.
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London
Contalmaison
War Office
Mamety Wood
Trones Wood
la Maisonnette Hill
Somme
Petanne
Kovel
Stokaod
Lutsk
Caucasus
Mesopotamian
Berlin
Mondey
Monte Corno
Monte Interroto
Adria
Iron Division Holds Off German Steel in Lutsk Vicinity
Dispatches from Petrograd relay that Russian forces, including the Twentyeth Brunswick Steel Division, met the German assault near Kisel and Vladimar-Volynky. Despite heavy shelling, the Iron Division repelled each German charge, earning the nickname iron proof against German steel.
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Petrograd
London
ILA
Lutsk
Berlin
France
Imperial Corps
Garemany
Kaledine
Kisel
Bettween Vladimar-Volynek
Army War Department seeks nearly five million for emergencies
Washington request to Congress adds almost three million to emergency military funds. The War Department asks for 1.2 million for mountain field and siege artillery practice, 861 thousand for mobile artillery equipment upkeep, 360 thousand for reserve sodium nitrate storage, and 307.5 thousand to expand Rock Island arsenal storage facilities.
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War Department
Washington, D. C
Congress
Rock Island Arsenal
Averting Lake Tragedy at Pobter Lake Rescue
A crowd at Pobter Lake yesterday afternoon witnessed Broer Gustafson save a young woman, Miss Tene Tihen, who drifted beyond her depth near the center raft. She was rescued after dipping underwater once and was later treated at the University Hospital, then returned to her rooms. A nearby bystander assisted, bringing her to shore before hospital transfer. A separate note reports Counly Maggie White, found Sunday night with a basket of liquor, was turned over to county authorities this morning and faces prior court charges affecting current case.
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Pobter Lake
Broer Gustafson
Tene Tihen
Counly
Maggie White
Villa bands retreating as Carranza forces close in
In Chihuahua and Durango a Villa campaign report says Villa forces split into two divisions heading toward the Texas border and Chihuahua. Carranza troops pursue after attacks on Jiminez and Corralitos, with a decisive battle anticipated near Vurvat as government forces close in.
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Villa ‘Troops
Texas
Washington, D
Villa Fund
Cargarrison
Jiminez
Cor
Santa Rosalia
Garvia
Jdiminez
Corralitos
Durango
Laguna Distri
Las Nievas
Settlement Talks Advance Carranza Border Row
Washington reports that negotiations for settling border difficulties need not wait Secretary Lansing’s return. Carranza likely to propose a formal conference, with U S officials preferring swift action. Rumors of a revolt in Chihuahua garrison denied by Mexican Embassy and U S State Navy departments.
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Washington
Carranza
Jansing
Arredondo
State Department
War Department
Chihuahua City
Tampico
State
Navy
Privat
Polk
Lansing
Mr. Arredondo
Merchants Plan Roads Funding and Interurban Ads
Douglas county merchants push road improvements with state funds. A $150000 first year and $300000 second year national highway grant is cited. A $25000 local share for Golden Belt lanes is requested. Interurban signs to boost Lawrence ads planned along line from Kansas City to Lawrence. Committees discuss hosting Kansas Retailers Convention delegates in Lawrence.
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Merchants Association
Douglas County
Golden Belt
Lawrence
Congress
Kansas
Kemsas City
Laawrence
Kansas Retailers
Club Au
Spa
Oklahoma
Association
Sells
Lrence
L. Raymond
Massachusett Street
Weather Report Highlights Little Change in Temperatures
A5 KAANS reports yesterday's weather in the area was generally fair with a pod yesterday and a chance of wet conditions today. Temperatures show little change and the forecast for tonight remains largely stable with only minor fluctuations anticipated.
Roads to be dragged after next rain in Douglas County
Douglas County will refresh 250 miles of roads after the next rain to maximize the value of tax money since July 4. Draggers expect total one-time cost around 1000 dollars, with each man averaging about three miles of road. Separately, a county appraisal discussion on property valuations for alley between Louisiana and Indiana streets from Eighth to Ninth, plus sewer district No. 8 on Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets, saw protests and adjustments. Simon R. White obtained permission to connect to the sanitary sewer in district No. 9 for 100 dollars. his property lies outside city limits.
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Douglas County
di Si
Louisiana Stee Indiana
Eighth Street
Ninth
Sion
Board of Appraisal
Propety
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Sewer District No
Locust Street
North Lawrence
Simon R. White
White
Big Registry Numbers Highlight Court House Filings
About seventy instruments have been filed with the Register of Deeds since July 1, per deputy George Wietzel. The figure, excluding marginal releases and small items, marks an unusually active record for the duty. Mrs Jennie Adams of Tennessee Street returned home after visiting two sisters and two nieces in Topeka.
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Court House
George Wietzel
Jennie Adams
Tennesee, Street
Topeka
Lawrence Guards Auxiliary Forms Fund Drive in Encampment
Lawrence citizens form Kansas National Guard Auxiliary to aid soldiers on duty at Eagle Pass. Committee plans fund raising starting on Massachusetts Street to provide comfort for troops, with initial $300 request to Colonel Metcalf. Sweeney to run drive, others from North Lawrence and university circles join, weather at Eagle Pass noted as hot with cool nights aiding rest.
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Kansas National Guard Auxiliary
Lawrence
Hardor
W. S. Metcalf
Eagle
T. J. Sweeney
Sweeney
Metcalf
O. B. Guifer
Guiler
Achusetts Street
Lawrences
C. B. Giller
W. CG. Sons
Hall
S. D. Houston
North Lawrence
Guffer
Fagle Pass
Fort Rile
Would Lay Pipeline On New Kaw River Bridge
City and county officials seek permission to lay a water main on the Kaw river bridge before sidewalk completion to minimize cost. County proposes a $100 annual rent to Bell Telephone for conduit use on the bridge and approaches, with work to occur prior to sidewalk construction.
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Kaw River
Amick
Bell’ Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Bell Company
Plague Fear Hits East as Infantile Paralysis Rises
New York City reports 32 deaths in the last 24 hours amid a growing infantile paralysis scare. Quarantines spread to New Jersey and New York towns as authorities enforce sanitary codes and deportations of NYC children continue. Thousands more are kept indoors as public spaces empty and fear grows.
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New York
New York City
New Jersey
Pattterson
N. J
Dis
Delinquent Taxes Rise as Notices Warn of Sheriff Sale
County treasurer reports 21000 dollars in unpaid taxes as of July 1 with about 120 percent in personal property. Penalty applies until September 1 before real estate is sold and personal property turned to the sheriff for collection. Estimated total delinquent amount near 10000 dollars.
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Cheriff
Check on Auto Thieves In Kansas State News
Secretary of State J. D. Botkin sends letters with auto licenses urging owners to cooperate in recording engine numbers and car descriptions. This preliminary step aims to trace stolen vehicles quicker and strengthen registration laws. He notes past records lacked engine numbers and urges public input for effective legislation.
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Secretary of State
J. D. Botkin
Botkin
Kansas
Jthe
Fraternal Aid Union Adds 3800 Members in merge
Cedar Rapids Iowa reports the Fraternal Aid Union merged with the Fraternal Bankers Reserve adding 3800 new members. Lawrence officials completed the membership transfer last night as part of a rapid growth and reorganized structure. The union emphasizes a strong financial position and mutual benefits for new and existing members.
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Fraternal Aid Union Niadle
Manternal Bankers
Ri Ceday Rapids
Lawrence Order
Peatennal Aid Union
Lawrence
Fraternal Aid Union
Baners Reserve
Fri Jternal Aid Union
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Lawrence]ander
Fraternal Aid Enion
Jitney Driver Faces Speeding Charge In Police Court
A jitney driver appeared in police court this morning on a speeding charge and operating without a tail light. He pleaded not guilty and his case was set for 4 30 tomorrow afternoon. Henry M. Noland died at his son's home on Sixth Street North at 3 o clock this morning. The funeral details will be announced later.
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José Marie Lopez
Buck Creek
Lawrence
Bridge Street
Alsternogh
Henry Noland
Henry M. Noland
J. ‘F F. Noland
Sixth Street
Road proposal urges permanent rock highways for Kansas
Dolley argues Kansas can build permanent rock roads without new taxes by reallocating automobile tax revenues and penal labor. He outlines five year plans, cites annual incomes, and urges a highway commission and legislative action to start constructing hundreds of miles of roads within five years, arguing this will elevate Kansas nationally.
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Kansas
Agricultural College
Agricultural College, the Warden, of the Penitents
Rock Road
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