Allies Menaced on the Belgian Coast in War Push
Allied defenses face a German offensive along the Belgian coast amid wider fronts from Galicia to the Lomnica line. Russian forces advance toward Lemberg after seizing Halicz, with 2,000 prisoners taken and renewed activity around Ypres. British gun duels rattle the coast as London notes distant firing and submarine threats.
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Galicia
Halicza
Lemberg
Dunkirk
Belgium
Ypres
London
Russia
Halicz
France
Woevre
Kurey
Yeser
Btnck
Yser
Petrograd
Malrix
Republicans Order Arrest of Chiang Hsun Amid Beijing Coup
July 11 dispatches report Republican troops entering Peking and ordering the arrest of General Chiang Hsun, blamed for the coup. Chinese foreign office sources say Haung Tung is being installed. Ting Fang resigns as foreign minister due to ill health.
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Mnt
Feng Wo Chang
Frenvral Chang Tsun
Washington
Peking
Haung Tung
Cuble Tarluy
Fren Uhe
Fene Kyo Chine
Chiang Hsun
Ting Fang
Hung Jury in Gwin Case Over Short Weight Charges
State inspector reports a hung jury in Justice Clark's court in the W. D. Gwin case from North Lawrence. Gwin and an employee testified sacks left scales at 101 pounds gross and leaks caused post delivery loss. The state failed to prove an intent to defraud. retailer weights showed slight underage on tags. jury discharged after over an hour of deliberation.
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W. D. Gwin
North Lawrence
Hollweg Fights to Hold Control in Reichstag Debate
The Reichstag debate opened with Liberal Dr Gustav Stressemann sparring with Von Bethmann Hollweg over foreign policy. The chancellor said he must seek support from all sides as the assembly lacks a solid majority. Berlin dispatches cite ministerial retirements and an alleged irreconcilable split between government and people. The Crown Council reportedly developed a sharp internal split, while Von Bethmann Hollweg declined to reveal Crown Council proceedings.
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Copenhagen
Reichstag
Gustav
von Bethman-Hollwerg
Ische Zeitung
David
Germany
People of Mist
Berling
Colyn
Helfferich
Zimmerman
Tageblatt
Crown Council
Envn Hets
von Bethmann-Hollwee
Prissiam
Amsterdam
t.Chan von Betymann-Hollwey
Crown
Former Kansas Minister Arrested in California Embezzlement Case
Revered pastor Charles Funk, once from Salina and Elk City, run a garage in California and faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking money from a church deacon. Sheriff Blizzard of Elle County assisted in the arrest, with claims Funk used aliases and involved several associates during the alleged theft.
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Kansas
California
Salina
Cabs Tidy
Charles Funk
Flowsrd
Elkcatty
Sterling
Focal
Blizzard
Elle County
Winaard
Publication Suspended for War Time by German Authorities
Copenhagen reports Die Zukunft publication by Maximilian Uharden suspended for the remainder of the war. Berlin Tageblatt notes Gere tarden mobilized under old law to serve as a military clerk. Government had planned action earlier but delayed briefly.
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Copenhagen
Maximilian Uharden
Berlin
Returned Home From Montana After Quarantine
Ciel Prancisco son of Mayer Wed Francisco returned from Montana after assisting shipment of horses to the west. He fell ill on his return and quarantine was placed on Mayor Francisco's home. Officials think the illness may be smallpox though not serious. precautions will prevent spread. Also a note from Copenhagen reports Vorwaerta claims Prussian government will propose universal equal suffrage in the Diet this autumn.
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Ciel Prancisco
Mayer
Francisco
Montana
Pr. K Reiths
Rudolph
Myor Francisco
Germany
Copenhagen
Vorwaerta
Reichstag
Reform In Germany A Matter Of Time
Washington reports say German reform is seen as likely but slow due to internal problems. Officials expect upheaval in personnel and abuses of the government only after larger shifts in wartime strain and military leadership. Austria's influence grows, while liberal peace efforts face renewed scrutiny.
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Washington
Germany
F Freign
Aimmerman
Helferich
von Bethmann-Hollweg Hingell
Slail
Germain
Gerainy
Cerin Ytalus
Thie Eans
Gorn Petce
Junkers
Corki
Austria
Geriotti
Korniloff Named War Hero As Russia Celebrates General
Russia hails Lieut General Korniloff as a war hero amid celebrations in Petrograd. The chronicle details his rise from a fisherman’s son to command in the Forty-Fifth Army and his multilingual talents, marking his rapid ascent since early life in a Cossack family.
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Petrograd
Russia i
LG. Korniloff
Alicia
Thasshy
Renantie
Michael Vasailieviteh
Lemongsof
Enbin
Treny Ral Kornilofs
Soniof
Korniliearly
Tie Siberii Cadet Corps
Burgels
Torst
Inguin
Michailov Artillery School
Vale
Korniloffy
Turkestan
Asia
Nebraska professors charged with disloyalty in wartime
Lincoln July 1 the Nebraska council of defense issued a statement accusing certain University of Nebraska professors and a leading Lutheran church representative of disloyal activity and passivity that could aid Germany, the enemy, during wartime.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Council of Defense Today
University of Nebraska
Lutheran Church
Germany
Railroad earnings grow for Western and Southern lines
Reports to the interstate commerce commission show 178 principal railroads earned 104.72 million in May 1917, up from 101.17 million in May 1916, despite higher expenses. Eastern roads fell short, but gains by southern and western lines offset the decline.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unpaid Tax Totals Near Levy in Douglas County
Douglas county reports unpaid taxes total 28 893 25 as rolls closed July 1. This sum equals 4 3 per cent of the county tax roll, slightly down from last year when unpaid taxes stood 21 048 25. The year shows more than 11 000 above last year overall. A five per cent penalty applies to those unpaid by July 1 and August notices advertise remaining delinquent amounts with costs charged to delinquents.
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Douglas County
KU Looks For 3000 Enrollment This Summer
University registrar reports solid inquiries from prospective students and a surge of motor tourists visiting Mount Oread to learn about openings. Kansas City region families seek early enrollment while registration for the next term begins Monday. The first six weeks summer session ends soon with exams then the four week term starts.
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George O. Foster
V . Mount Oread
Kansas City
Searer
Lanweenee
Calumbia
Miscouri University
Seine
Viel
University entomology field party heads west for eight week study
A Kansas State University field party from the department of entomology departs for western Kansas for eight weeks. Members Alexander Scott Johnson Ik Fackler and William Hoffman join to survey pests and tape scrops pests along the Arkansas valley from Gray county Cimarron eastward. The trip includes a vintage survey and field work with tents and supplies.
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University of A
I J
Kansas Department of Entomology
Western
Kansas
Mond. P
Department
Kansas Council of de Lene Aue
Yay Alexander
Scott Johnson
Ik Fackler
William Hoffman
Gray County
Cimarron
Arkansas Valley
Empire Serpent
Gaur
City Engineer Faces War Induced Setbacks
War disrupts plans as city engineers enlist or are drafted. Training camps and army service pull workers from projects. new helper force engaged but uncertainty remains on government support. Draft looms, governor seeks engineers for camp jobs. Frequent staff changes delay plans and reports due to the war effort.
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Aix
Ypvatas
Enc
Army
City Commission
Weather Update for Kansas City Area
Forecast calls for fair conditions this afternoon with cooler winds tonight and a cooler Thursday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with no precipitation indicated.
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T& m
Annual camp planned at Woodland Park by church groups
Young People's Alliance, Women's Missionary Society and Sunday School workers announce a six day plan combining intensive study with camp life at Woodland Park. The twenty sixth annual assembly aims to nurture prayer, Bible study, and spiritual outreach with conferences, evening preaching, and departmental meetings.
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Young People’s Alliance, Missionary Society
Youn People’s Alliance
Women's Missionary Society
Land Seljeo
Franielisteurche
Woodland P
Simday Sehool
Ebel
Cap Lusd
Chiyke
Beechtel
New America
Huey Howerk
Kansas
Women's Home Missionary Society
S.C. Brevfegel
Engle
Kansas Sunday School of
Flonerice Erffneyumby
Japan
Woman’s Missionary Society
Oth A. Kramer
General
Young People's Alliance
Swart
St. Doserh
Ising
M Kether Swart
Emma Fleer
Ant Baldwin
Nan Rach Alliance
Mbly
Fiie
Weimen’s Missionary Society
Alden
Mts Ferie Recreation
Cauip Shel
Yoo Reine
GWIN ELEVATOR SOLD AND PROPERTY TAKEN
The firm led by Tray ruin took possession of town property after a sale of the Lawrence elevator. Royston manages the Derby Drain property and the new Lawrence purchasing station will be opened soon. Lawrence women are urged to donate canned fruit to Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, with Dr Katherine B Richardson providing details.
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Beth
T. Royston Taok
Derby
Carn Yeas
Royston
Thornes Counte
Lawrence
Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Kansas City Tiruit
Katherine B. Richardson
Kansas City
YM C A tournament picks three second round winners
The YM C A tennis tournament moved into the second round with three convincing victors yesterday. Studebaker beat Schultz 6-2 6-1 and is viewed as a dark horse, Uhriaub defeated Durland 6-1 6-2, and Zeisnis dominated Bell 6-0 6-2 as play continued toward the championship and consolation rounds.
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Kouna
Studebaker
Schultz
K. U
E. Uhriaub
Durland
Zeisnis
eBll
Contested Beeson Estate Heirs Case Upheld by Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Supreme Court affirms Judge Smart ruling in Nova F. Beeson v Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The suit, over Oscar N Beeson dying by asphyxiation in March 1913 and his widow dying shortly after, determines the policy proceeds of 1332 dollars go to the widow’s heirs only if the widow dies first. Nora Beeson, daughter of Oscar's first wife, asserted rights as sole descendant.
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Kansas Supreme Peac
C. A. Smart
District Court
Douglas County
Nova F
North Lawrence
Mr. Beeson
Oscar N. Beeson
Maude
A. Beeson
Oscar Beeson
Nora Beeson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Besson
Nove Beeson
Ins Company
Grd
Adenh Lotz
Baker University Names New President Dr Sam A Lough
Dr Sam A Lough of Denver was elected Baker University president by the trustees to succeed Dr Wilbur Maron who left to join the Kansas state board of patrol. Lough a Baker graduate, previously held Greek chair, left the school in 1905 for the University of Denver where he is currently located. He is expected to accept the post and arrive shortly.
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Baldwin, Kas
Samtuinl A. Lough
Denver
Baker University
Wilbur N. Maron
Kansas State
Doctor Lough
University of Denver
Lough
Coal Fire at Logan Moore Lumber Yard
A coal pile at the Logan Moore Lumber Company yard caught fire yesterday evening and firefighters halted the blaze after nearly half the night. About sixty tons of coal were shoveled from sheds, likely starting from spontaneous combustion. Losses were confined to the consumed coal. R C Jones of Kansas City visited Lawrence, staying with his sister Mrs Ad Manter for a couple weeks.
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Logan-Moore Company
Logan-Moore Lumber Company
R. C. Jones
Kansas City, Mo
Lawrence, Spen
Ad Manter
Swimmers Explore Makeshift Beach at Lawrence
Reported on a sandy riverbar near the south shore from Tennessee to Ohio streets at Lawrence a new informal beach draws crowds. Swimmers use a shallow, swift current with a deep water gap. residents plan ropes guards and crossing schemes to formalize a safe evening resort.
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Lawrence
Tennessee
Ohio St
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New College
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