Russians Break Through in Galicia Press Toward Lemberg
Reports from London and Berlin indicate Russian forces pushed through Galicia breaking lines toward Lemberg after capturing Halicz and advancing along the Lomnica river. German pressure along the Belgian coast intensifies as Britain and France brace for potential flank moves. Prizes claimed include 1,250 prisoners in Ypres region and 2,000 more with thirty guns captured.
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Galicia
Halicz
Lenberg
Dunkirk
Belgium
Ypres
London
Russia
Lemberg
France
Woevre
Flirey
Berlin
German Marine Corps
Wavy
Srettografl
Lomnica River
War Office
Posizea-lesiuvka-Kosmaes
Inno
Republicans Take Pe bing and Chinese Crisis in Asia
Reports say Republics seize Pe bing and Feng Kwo Chang orders General Chang Haun's arrest. Beijing and the Chinese legation relay word of foreign affairs minister Whe Ting Fang resigning for ill health. German gains near Ypres and the Yser bridge destructions follow a heavy bombardment. Petrograd notes a Galicia pursuit with the capture of Hallez and prisoners including multiple guns.
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Feng Kwo Chang
Chang Haun
Washington
Repubtican
Delh
Jieun Tung
Tadnay
Feng Kavo Chang
Cline Hsun
Cou
de Whe Ting Fang
Jury Disagreement in Short Weight Case Involving W Gwin
The case against W Sigrawin of North Lawrence over alleged short weight in sacks ended without a verdict. Witnesses testified that sacks weighed correctly at the retailer's scales but leaked, causing apparent short weight on delivery. The jury reported a disagreement after about an hour.
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W. Sigrawin
North J Lawrence
Yas
Hollweg Fights to Hold Control in German Government
In Berlin the Reichstag debate opened with Dr Gustav Stresemann attacking Von Bethmann-Hollweg’s foreign policy while the Chancellor defended seeking city support for stability. Socialist Hert Wedruid outlined internal strain and calls for ending government-people dualism as ministers Helfferich and Zimmerman reportedly retire. Crown Council reportedly split between Hollweg and Prussian ministers on internal reforms. Amsterdam dispatch notes Hollweg refused to reveal Crown Council proceedings to the Reichstag.
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Copenhagen
Reichstags Plain Committee
Gustav Stressemann
von Bethman-l Totlwegg
Reichstag
Vosstsehe Zeitung
Hert Vruwid
Germany
Herling
Cologne
Heliferich
Zimmerman
Tageblatt
Crown Council
Dr von Bethmann-Hollwege
Amsterdam
C Hancottery von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reiei Ne
Runaway Pastor Arrested After Eluding Kansas Sheriff
Revered Charee Fink, ex pastor from Tow ed County Kansas, arrested in Salinas California while running a dopeney scheme under the name Rev OR Sterling. Sheriff Blizzard of Elk County had sought his arrest. he allegedly tried to obtain money from church members and others and left town about a month ago.
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Kansas
California
Salinas
Cali
Reverenl
Charee Fink
Towed
Sanesas
Bof
Sterling
Blizzard
Elk County
HW Blieard
Funk
The Lid on Harden Publication Suppressed in Wartime
The German journalist Maximilian Harden faces suppression of his publication in Copenhagen as war continues. Mobilized under civil services law, Harden will be employed as a clerk while the government had planned action earlier but lacked authority.
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Copenhagen
Maximilian Harden
Rein Tageblitz
Herrarden
Returned Home in Chel Francisco Quarantined for Possible Smallpox
Chel Francisco, son of Alluyar Wood, returned from Montana after taking a horse shipment west for his father. He fell ill upon arrival. doctors advised quarantine at Mayor Francisco's home. He has left home to avoid spread until the quarantine ends, with no expected serious illness. A German note reports Vorwaerta claims Prussia will propose universal equal suffrage in the Diet this autumn.
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Chel Francisco
Alluyar Wood
Francisco
Montana
Keith
Rudolph
Germany
Copenhagen
Vorwaerta
Reichstag
Reform in Germany a matter of time
Washington reports say Germany’s political strife stems from internal problems and is likely transitory. Officials see surface moves like dismissals as minor while real reform hinges on longer wartime prospects, with unrest and calls for liberalization growing among factions and Junker power facing scrutiny.
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Germany
Washington
Asx
F Freign
Zimmenman
Finance
Helferich
von Rethmann-Hollweg Himelf
Gern Peace Party
Junkers
Slurin
Austria
Ger
Notable Russian Hero Korniloff Victor Of Galicia
Russia hails Lieut General Korniloff celebrated as victor in Galicia amid the great war. Born in western Siberia forty six years ago, he rose from village clerk to general, trained at Michail artillery school, served in the guard and in Turkestan, and led in the Japanese war. He is renowned for linguistic mastery and command of the Forty Fourth Division at the outbreak of the great war.
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Petrograd
Russia
Korniloff
Glicia
Tvan
Michael
Goenrub
Siberia
Youngs Karnilo
Hye
Michuil‘co Artillery School
Kornilev
Susatiack
Turkestan
Asia
Nebraska Professors Accused of Disloyal Activity
Lincoln July 11 The Nebraska council of defense issued a statement charging certain professors of the University of Nebraska and leaders of the Lutheran church with disloyal activity and passivity that aided Germany as an enemy.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Council of Defense Today
University of Nebraska
Lutheran Church
Germany
Railroad Earnings Rise Across Western and Southern Lines
Reports to the interstate commerce commission show May earnings for the major railroads rose to 104,721,377 from 101,169,248 a year earlier despite higher expenses. Eastern lines fell, while southern and western routes posted gains, marking an overall increase of more than 3.5 million for May 1917 versus May 1916.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unpaid Tax Totals in Douglas County Near Four Percent
Douglas county closed rolls on July 1 show unpaid taxes total 28 802 25 dollars, 4 3 percent of the tax roll, slightly above last year though the roll increased by over 11 000. A five percent penalty is added for those unpaid by July 1, and August notices advertise the delinquencies with this cost charged to the distinquents.
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Douglas County
KU Looks for 3000 Enrollment This Fall
University of Kansas eyed an enrollment of 3000 or more for the coming schol year as inquiries from prospective students rise despite the war. Registrar George Foster reports many motor tourists visiting Mount Oread seeking opening dates, mostly from nearby Ratheas City, Missouri. The fall semester opens September 19 with registration starting September 17, and fraternities anticipate returning members keeping houses open.
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George CO. Foster
Mount Orend
Ratheas City
Columbia
Missouri University
Strong
Fraternity House Sauarrers
Marrday
Newt Ov
Camping Party Sets Route Across Kansas for Insect Study
A University of Kansas expedition plans to travel through Gre county near Chearran to study insects affecting staple crops. The group will also report on cures for nests and advance the state wildlife survey while completing field tasks and camping along the way.
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Kansas
State Defense Council
War Pressure Strains City Engineer During Draft
City engineer faces staffing losses as soldiers and trainees leave for training camps and army engineering posts. Officials fear government bans on personnel and a looming draft will delay plans and reports submitted to the city commission.
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Sai
Mere Danmire
Serra
Army
City Commission
Kansas Weather Report
Weather note from yesterday and today shows a fair pattern with cooler temperatures tonight. Forecast covers afternoon and evening periods with slight cooling trend into Thursday.
Annual Camp planned at Woodland Park by Evangelical Society
Plans announce the twenty first annual assembly of three organizations at Woodland Park with six days of morning conferences and evening evangelistic programs. Leaders include Mrs Flor Wark Bechtel and Bishop C Brevfage. Sessions cover Missions Study, Evangelism, Christian Stewardship, and Sunday School activities.
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Sosiety
Sunde Seheal
Stadt
Orgatians
RL Gated of
Helton
Whalen’s Missionary Society
Flor Wark Bechtel
Tennessee Street
Elias
Mission Stury
Women's Missionary Society
America
Kansas
Gwin Elevator Sold to Derby Grain Firm
The Gwin elevator in North Topeka was sold to the Derby Grain Company. T. Royston becomes manager for Derby and will operate the station as before expanding into local grain shipments. Derby Grain, headquartered in Topeka, plans to secure a larger share of the area grain supply. Additionally, Lawrence women are urged to donate canned fruit to Mercy Hospital for crippled children. Dr. Katherine B. Richardson will provide details.
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WD. Gwin
Ann
Teek Danmediate
J.D. Mennard
Dechy Grain Company
Foneka
Mercy Hospital
Lawrence
Kansas City
Katherine B. Richardson
Y M C A Tournament Second Round Progress
The first three matches of the Y M C A tennis tournament second round were completed yesterday. Four more matches remain in the championship series and seven in the consolation group. Uhrland defeated Div 61 6 2 and then won 6 0 6 2 against another opponent. Schultz and Uhrland emerged as strong contenders for the title.
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Schultz
Rtadebaler
Sents
Astelt T “Hg Stonet Bil Uhrland
Div 61
cBll
Beeson Heiress Wins Suit Over Insurance Heirs
Kansas Supreme Court affirms a district court ruling in Nova P. Beeson v Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The case determined rightful heir to Oscar N Beeson estate after both he and his second wife died from asphyxiation. The widow died within hours of him. the first wife daughter Nova Beeson contests, claiming prior inheritance rights.
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Kansas Supreme Court
C. A. Smart
District Court
Douglas County
Nova P. Beeson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
Nova T. Beeson
Judge Smart
Oscar N. Beeson
North Lawrence
Mr. Beeson
Peties Mande A. Beeson
Qesar Berson
Henefivia
Beeson
Howe Ae Jy
Baker University Names New President Samuel Lough
Dr. Samuel A. Louch of Denver was elected president of Baker University in Baldwin Kansas succeeding Dr. Wilbur Mason who resigned to join the Kansas state board of control. Lough a Baker alumnus previously held Greek and philosophy chairs at Baker and the University of Denver and will assume duties soon.
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Baldwin
Kan
Samuel A. Louch
Denver
Baker University
Wilbur N. Mason
Kansas State Board of Control
Board of Trustees
Doctor Lough
University of Denver
Lough
Fought a Coal Fire at Logan Moore Lumber Yard
A coal yard blaze at the Logan Moore Lumber Company burned sixty tons of stock yesterday evening. Firemen battled the blaze for hours and extinguished it after shoveling coal from sheds. The bl ame is thought to have started by spontaneous combustion. R C Jones of Kansas City is visiting his sister Mrs Ad Manter in Lawrence.
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Logan-Moore Lumber Company
R. C. Jones
Kansas City, Mo
Lawrence
Ad Manter
Beach on Kaw River forms new swimming spot in Lawrence
Swimmers discover a mid river sand bar near Tennessee and Ohio streets creating a safe wading area with shallow depth and gentle current. City plans to rope off a section and hire a guard. access requires boats to reach the bar from the south shore. Some residents push for a formal resort while awaiting city action.
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Lawrence
Tennessee
Ohio
German War Strategy Debates Front Offensive
The article discusses German military leaders weighing a possible Western Front offensive. It notes partial success is costly and cautions against a major attack, suggesting the general staff prefers restraint to risk a decisive push. It cites opinions from military officials amid wartime debate.
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Germany
German Harvests Poor and Food Outlook Stated
The Reichstag food controller Herr Von Batocki said fruit and vegetable harvests are far below average while grain output is as good as in 1915, a drought year with a poor pea and potato crop. Elks raise $1,009,000 for war relief in Boston.
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Copenhagen
Herr von Batocki
Berlin
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Nebraska
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Txlay
Gray County
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Kansas Weather Report
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NEW Baker President
Samuel A. Lough
New College
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Sterda
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Erran
Seth M. Hae Veehal
Mathias Epcherrer
Pan- Geroans
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