Petain Drives German Salients Near Marne Front
General Petain tightens the western line near the Marne as French troops seize Longpont village and a farm, with Foch cautioning against abandoning defensive posture. British raids yield over 150 prisoners near Mevres and Meteren, while Italians advance in Albania with Berat captured and veterans pushed back Austrian forces.
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Associated Press
Peta
Marne
Villers- Cotterets
Longpost
Faverolles
Aishe
Longpont
Chateau Thierry
Petain
Foch
World War In Russia Report Amid Frontline Movements
A compiled map and notes describe evolving Russian fronts with American, French, and British marines forming a nucleus for an allied march on Petrograd. German and Austrian units maneuver near Moscow and Baku while various ethnic forces contest the Caucasus and Trans-Siberian regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Kola
Petrograd
Finland
Murman
Baku
Transcaucasian
Eemblic
Caspian Sea
Kinsk
Tomsk
Trans-Siberian
Irkutsk
Semenoff
Cosarks
Chito Vladivostok
Ther
Lawrence Leads Nation in Civil Service Exits to Washington
In the last month thirty Lawrence residents have left for Washington to take civil service posts. The total now stands at 217, reportedly the highest proportion from any city. About 250 more locals work on government research and technical positions, many from the University. William H. Moys directs daily examinations and has earned praise from the Civil Service Commission for the influx. Local youth, age suitable for stenography and typing, plus training from the Business College, fuel the migration.
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Washington
Lawrence
National Capitol
Civil Service
William H. Moys
Moys
Civil Service Commission
Mr. Mays
Business College
Lawrence Nurses Ready for Red Cross Service Orders
Red Cross has issued active duty orders to Lawrence nurses Frances Schopper and Lenana Wolgamott. Schopper, employed at Simmons Hospital, must report August 1 and will be assigned where most needed. Wolgamott, of 1223 Ohio Street, awaits transportation and reporting location, as daughter of Mrs. Sarah A. Wolgamott.
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Lawrence
Red Cross
Frances Schopper
Miss Schopper
Simmons Hospital
Lenana Wolgamott
Ohio
Stree
Wolgamott
Robbery Suspects Detained in Paola Train Hold-Up
A man and a woman are held on suspicion of participating in the M. E. T. passenger train robbery near Paola on Wednesday night. They were identified by farmers near the scene and captured at Vance Kansas by Captain C F McClay of the state guard before being brought to Paola for questioning.
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Paola Paola
Vance
Kans
C. F McClay
Kansas State Guard
Paola
Wheat yield record set by Nathan Henshaw near Eudora
Nathan Henshaw harvested 1779 bushels from 48 acres of wheat one mile east of Eudora, averaging about 87 bushels per acre. The report cites machine measurement for accuracy. In Paris reports, British forces total 2,000,000 men, matching 1917 front strength.
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Nathan Henshaw
Eudora
Paris
Havas
Murder of German Ambassador May Start Hostilities
A Moscow dispatch reported by the Frankfurter Zeitung cites the Exchange Telegraph that one of the murderers of General Count Von Mierbach, the German ambassador to Russia, was arrested Thursday in Copenhagen. The note hints tensions could flare between nations amid the case.
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Chandon
Count von Mierbach
Russia
Moscow
Frankfurter, Zeitung
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Peace unity claimed by German leaders in Reichstag
Von Hertling says political and military leaders are in complete agreement and ready to discuss peace proposals from the allies if offered sincerely. The Reichstag statement followed recent Wilson and Bourke utterances. The exchange dispatch notes Germany’s resolve to continue the struggle.
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Hertling
Trondon
Germany
Reichstag
von Hettling
Copenhagen
Wilson
Balfour
Chamber hosts luncheon for draft guests and former inductees
The Chamber of Commerce will entertain forty one colored boys departing July 19 for the draft with a luncheon. Seventy seven white boys who left weeks ago were noted. The regular weekly luncheon will be held Friday next week with special speakers scheduled for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
Chamber
Liberty Truck Crashes Into Street Car at Ninth and Mississippi
A Liberty trucking unit failed brakes and struck a yellow open air KC streetcar at Ninth and Mississippi, about 1 30 this afternoon. The car remained on the tracks with a battered fender and minor damage, though passengers were badly shaken and the truck escaped under its own power.
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University T
Ninth
Mississippi
K. C
Naval launch sunk by German batteries near France
A U S naval launch aiding a French destroyer to tow a disabled sea plane was sunk by German shore batteries. Two crewmen are believed drowned and two captured. Assistant Surgeon Albert Mason Stevens and Quartermaster Philip Goldman were among those landed and captured. Forecasters predict generally fair weather with slight warmth in the north tonight and Saturday.
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U. 3
Washington
Albert Mason Stevens
N. Y
Pillip Goldman
Fuel administration urged to block gas rate rise
Lawrence businessmen led by Terry Gaskill appeal to the Federal Fuel Administration to prevent a proposed gas rate increase. They warn higher charges would burden railroads with coal supply needs and accuse the rate hike of being anti patriotic and unjust while urging meter removals if needed.
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Fedeal Fuel Administration
Lawrence S
Washington
Lawngnee
Lawrence
Iere
Kansas Natural
Ottawa
Wichita
Gaskill
Federal Fuel Administration
S “Lawrent
Henry Doherty
Clares
Federal Fuel ‘Administration
Sudden Stroke Ends Local Man's Life at 51
J W Alexander died early today from a stroke suffered last night after a full workday. He was 51, lived at 1228 Ohio Street, had moved to town in September. Survived by wife Frances F Alexander and three children Maye Ana and Anna. Funeral plans not yet made.
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J. W.alexander
Maye
Ana
Anna
Kaiser appoints new Austrian Army commander
General Otto von Below is named to command the Austrian forces after the Piave defeat. Emperor Charles resists Wilhelm’s mediation unless Germany sends twelve divisions to cooperate with Austria in further offensive plans against Italy.
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Otto von Below
Charles
Austria
Wilhelm
Italy
Austrian Mutiny at Kraguyevatz Arsenal in Serbia
Mutinous Austrian troops in Kraguyevatz seized the former Serbian arsenal in an occupied district of Serbia. Officers were killed and the garrison mounted a fierce resistance using machine guns and artillery before the revolt was suppressed after a brutal battle caused by shortages of food.
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Corfu
Serbia
Kraguvevatz
NO LIGHT NO MUSIC BAND FACES DARK PARK CANCELED
A municipal band concert ended early as power failures left the bandstand dark. Despite a large crowd, about half the scheduled selections were played before lights finally came on at 9 40. Residents along Massachusetts Street reported no illumination in the south part of town by 10 30, leaving many patrons disappointed.
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Massachusetts
Turkey Seizure Reports Inconclusive, Promise Fulfillment
Washington July 12 Turkey has informed the United States through the Swedish foreign office that the true facts about the reported seizure of the American consulate and the sacking of an American hospital at Tabriz Persia by Turkish soldiers have not been ascertained but will be learned at the earliest possible moment.
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U. S
Washington
Turkey
United States
Tabriz
Persia
Insurance benefits under war risk act clarified
Washington on July 12 announced that military service insurance benefits under the war risk insurance act are paid over 20 years rather than as a lump sum. The payout is 5.75 per month for each 1000 of insurance, provided upon the insured's death.
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Washington
War Department
Kansas U. Grid Schedule Announced for 1918 Season
Kansas University unveils a three Missouri Valley veteran core led by Lonborg Netties and Foster for the 1918 gridiron season with eight games set starting October 12 at Lawrence against Emporia Normal and including a Thanksgiving date with Missouri. Coach W. O. Hamilton targets fall training soon and expects ample material from last year’s freshmen.
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Kansas
Kansas University
W. O. Hamilton
Jayhawkers
Lawrence
Emporia Normal
Kansas College
Topeka
Washburn
Missouri Valley
Jayhawkerdom
Missouri Tigers
Washburn College
Ames
Iowa
Oklahoma University
Nebraska
Lincoln
Missouri
Hamilton
Lonborg
Netties
Foster
Idol
Simon
Pringle
Bunn
Reshman
Knoles
Duff
Porter
Marxen
Church
Desmond
Lawrence ice plant chief to lead war industry talks in Topeka
Lawrence Ice and Supply Co manager Lawrence R. Rankin will represent city manufacturing interests at a Topeka meeting next Friday to organize the district for industrial cooperation with the government during the war. The session, called by F. D. Crabbe, seeks cooperation among manufacturers to win war orders and expand war production.
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R. C. Rankin
Lawrence
Topeka
Rankin
Charter of Commerce
F. D. Crabbe
Final July Draft Call Totals Forty-Four Men
George C. Brune, clerk of the local draft board, received the final July call listing forty four men. This brings the month’s total to one hundred. The group departs Friday July 26 at 7:50 PM in two contingents. thirty five head to Camp Funston and nine to Fort Riley under orders 863 and 808.
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George C. Brune
Camp Funston
Fort
Five Kansas men chosen for officers training at camps
Five inductees at the University of Kansas training school have shown potential for commission as officers. Captain F B Rice recommends Paul S. Dee of Parsons and Eugene P Villepique of Topeka for artillery cadet posts at Camp Zachary Taylor. Bert Hallman of Hutchinson Jr A Hendrickson of Peabody and William H Kruegel of Wichita are named for infantry training camps. Departure dates are not set, but likely before July 18 when courses begin.
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Kansas
Army Training School
University of Kansas
F. B. Rice
Paul S. Dee
Parsons
Eugene P. Villepique
Topeka
Camp
Zachary Taylor
Kentucky
Bert Hallman
Hutchinson
Jrl A. Hendrickson
Peabody
William H. Kruegel
Wichita
Fourteen W S S Quotas Met in Douglas County Drive
Baldwin City leads War Savings Stamps pledged and sold with a margin of 5065 over the quota. Fourteen of Douglas County's eighty seven school districts have surpassed their targets on the drive opening day, June 28, totaling 84850 raised against 72990 pledged. District 17 Baldwin tops, with Eudora second at 2360 over.
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Baldwin City
Douglas County
I .C. Stevenson
Council of Defense
Eudora
Baldwin
Stevenson
Boy William Owen Arrested for Attempted Burglary in Midland
William Owen of Owensboro Kentucky was arrested by Officer Henry Smith on a charge of attempting to break into Henry Corder’s store in Midland. He hammering doors, sought tobacco, claimed to crave a drink of water, and later applied for a job at Bowersock paper mill before being warned to leave town by Chief Monroe. Police described his behavior as unusual and questioned his sanity.
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William Owen
Owensboro
Henry Smith
Henry Corder
Midland
Corder
Owen
Lawrence
Officcer Smith
Bowersock
Monroe
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Flanders
Haigs
Morris
Nicppe Wood
Hazebrouck
iMeteren
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Volga
Muraiveff
Pekin
Say
London
Mevres
Meteran
War Office
Kennel
Hamel
Gavrelle
Arras
Longont
Savieres
Villers-Cotterets
Chavigny Farm
Javage
Favrolles
Pershing
Berlin
Cob- Jenz
Berat
Albania
Rome
Conoa Laphi
Val Dagix
Lopes
Sasso Rosag
Altipinno
Assiago
Seaetree
Stberia
Aongolia
Tok
Federal
Count von Murbach
Bec.of C. Guests
Gireet
Aghotic
Terry Gas
Kaiser
Lawrence Ice Plant
W.S.S
L C. Stevenson
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