German Crisis Deepens as Reichstag Strikes Drift
Berlin reports show Reichstag opposition to the crown and militarist forces. The strike on the government and the push by the crown prince for control deepen Germany’s political crisis amid ongoing military advances along a fifty mile front.
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Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
William
Penspenen
Austro-Hungary
von Bethman-Hollweg
Vienna
Prussian War Office
Imperial Ministry of War
von Stein
Fourteenth Reserve Army Corps
Will von Hohenkorn
Vorweerts
Crown Prince Seeks Deputies’ Views on Chancellor Policy
The crown prince interviewed deputies privately for over thirty minutes each to gauge their views on Dr Von Bethmann-Hollweg and peace terms. Reports say he acts with Emperor William’s blessing to form personal opinions via these private audiences. Tageblatt opposes the chancellor’s retirement as others are lukewarm or hostile.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg
Copenhagen
Theodore Wolff
Tageblatt
Dr. von eBthmann-Hollweg
von Bethmahn-Hollweg
William
The
Pr von Bethman-Healtweg
Draft Drawing Delayed as Exemption Boards Still Unheard
Washington reports 6T of 4 550 exemption boards unanswered. Officials expect the draft to proceed next week with most districts reporting by then. Over 400 districts sent in organization reports last night, mainly from larger cities.
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Washington
D.C
Missouri Riots Prompt Troop Call to Led District
Brigadier General Clark orders Troop A Cavalry and Battery A Artillery from St Louis to Flat River to quell labor disorders amid clashes with foreign workers. Mob of about 3000 in St Francis County presses for mine closures and expulsion of foreign miners. no confirmed deaths yet but many in critical condition.
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St. Louis
Clark
Flat River
Nevada
Missouri National Guard
St. Francis County
Missouri
Western Federation of Miners
Lawrence Considers Local Home Guard Amid National Guard Mobilization
Talks intensify in Lawrence about forming a Home Guards unit before the August 5 mobilization of National Guard forces. City officials and former Usher Guards discuss organizing veterans to protect property during potential LW W activity and Guard withdrawal, with local engineers expressing support.
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Lawrence
Lawrence National Guard
Missouri
KE. H. Dunmire
Mr. Dunmire
Old Usher Guards
Big Artillery Plans for Three Billion Dollar War Bill
Washington aims to add about three billion dollars to the general deficiency appropriation bill to fund artillery for the war against Germany. Roughly two billion would cover big guns ammunition and equipment for potential further drafts this summer. The bill also plans to finance private munitions plants with nine to ten million dollars.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
Government Lab Discovers Cheaper Glycerine
Treasury announces a secret process in the internal revenue laboratory that makes glycerine from sugar at about one fourth current cost. The chemists work with the council of national defense on the first disclosed discovery.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Division
Treasury Department
Council of National Defense
Stray Bullets Wound Americans as Fighting Rages in China
The state department said three Americans were wounded by stray bullets during ten hours of fighting as Chinese republican forces compelled the surrender of monarchical troops commanded by General Chang Haun. Mrs. H J Stewart arrived back in Kansas City after a brief visit with relatives.
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Washington
State Department
Chang Haun
Fort Riley to House 46000 Soldiers in New Cantonment
Ogden Flats near Fort Riley Kansas will host a large army cantonment for 46000 national army men with 3000 permanent buildings. Union Pacific builds twenty miles of sidetracks to Pawnee and Ogden flats to handle cargo, with a projected cost of 5 to 16 million dollars and completion aimed for September.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Ogden Flats
Fort Riley Army Cantonment
War Department
Pawnee Flats
National Guard
Kansas River
National Army
Cantonment
Ogden Rats
I - Army
New
Oeden Flats
Union Pacific Railroad
Will Talk of War Orators To Conduct Campaign
A statewide speaking campaign to inform Kansas citizens about the war with Germany will occur this summer. Six speakers are named Governor Canner Henry J. Allen Lon W. Trickett Richard J. Hopkins George H. Hodges and John E. Wagner. Four more will be named by Governor Gapper and every county and congressional district will be visited.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Germany
Gapper
Governor Canner
Henry J. Allen
Wichita
Kansas City
Ke Richard J. Hopkins
Garden City
George H. Hodges
Olathe
John E. Wagner
Larned
Army Officer Oversees Transfer of Bisbee Exiles to Columbus
Colonel James J. Holbrook with 192 soldiers arrives from Douglas Arizona to move 1200 Bisbee exiles to Columbus New Mexico. Sheriff Simpson and five deputies assist in loading to a stockade for Mexican refugees with government rations.
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Columbus Hermanas
New Mexico
James J. Holbrook
U. S
Columbus
Kansas Weather Report Unsettled With Showers Likely
Readable forecast notes unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday. Expect showers with little temperature change. includes general regional weather hints without precise details.
Eggert Bridge Project Nears Completion in Douglas County
Douglas County officials, the Wakarusa Eudora and Haskell drainage districts, and Wakarusa township meet to agree on widening and completing the Eggert bridge. Key issue involves a 150 foot channel width and available county materials. Engineers Hedrick and Hedrick prepared the original plans, with county and district parties committing to construction of approaches and fills as needed. The case could be removed if the agreement stands and the county engineer’s report confirms material sufficiency.
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Eggert Bridge
District Court
Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Wakarusa, Fadera and Haskell
Waksrusa Township
Wakarusa Township
Wakarusa, Eudora and Haskell
Federal Aid Plan Outlined For Kansas Highways
W C Markham, secretary of the Kansas Highway Commission, outlined how counties should handle federal aid for road construction. Kansas will receive 429,622.20 dollars next year. Counties must file federal aid petitions with the commission in Topeka before January 20, with early filing encouraged for immediate work.
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W. C. Markham
Highway Commission Commission
Topeka
Kansas
Federal Aid Fund
State Highway Commission
Commission
Markham
Highway Commission
Jroad
Extradition Blocked in Cocchi Slaying Case
Italian foreign ministry informs the American embassy it cannot extradite Alfredo Cocchi without violating domestic law. President Wilson issues a personal arrest warrant for Cocchi in the Ruth Croger murder case. New York officials await Italy’s reply amid diplomatic tension. Plus Danbury Hatters case settled ending foreclosure proceedings.
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Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Peter A. Jay
Ambassador Page
Foreign Office
United States
Cocchi
Italy
America
Joseph H. Grigg
Wood
New York
Wilson
Ruth Croger
Edward Swann
Nine Hour Day Meeting In Topeka For Wage Test
Kansas Mercantile Board will convene at the labor commissioner’s office in Topeka next week to test Kansas wage conditions. A possible ruling on minimum wage for women workers will follow. Lawrence business leaders may present suggestions at the session as the board reviews the nine hour day policy and enforces laws on women labor including Saturday night closing.
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Kansas Mercantile Board
Commissioner of Labor
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence
P. J. McBride
Industrial Welfare Commission
Kansas State Retailers Association
Sparks
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas University discusses hosting a government aviation school
Chancellor Frank Strong proposes KU Mount Oread facilities for aeronautical instruction and asks Secretary Baker about a Regular Army officer as military instructor. Professors Sluss and Lefshitz outline plans to assist in establishing and maintaining an aviation training program. Thirty cadets from Fort Riley, admitted to Champaign, Illinois, await space.
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University of Kansas
United States War Department
Frank Strong
Baker
Mount Oread
A. H. Sluss
Solomon Lefshetz
Fort Riley
Champaign
Lil
Strong
K. U
Question of KU salaries renews funding dispute
Auditor Knapp renews his challenge to extra pay and per diems for university staff including summer session professors. He questions vouchers for visiting institutes and urges a halt to the Missouri payment system. Kansas University officials defend the practice as part of regular nine month salaries.
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Fred W. Knapp
K. U
Raymond A. Schwegler
Schwegler
New State Board of Administration
Knapp
Lawrence
State Board
Board of Administration
E. Hackney
Board of Adminis
University School of Fine Arts
Fine Arte
Ion
Fine Arta of
Nazarene Camp Meeting At Bunn's Grove July 19
The Pentecost Church of the Nazarene announces a group camp meeting at Bunn's Grove North Lawrence from July 19 through August 5. Tent reservations and grounds camping are available with Eugene Harris and meals will be served on site. Featured speakers include Rev. John Mathews of First Church Kansas City Mo and other pastors from Topeka St. Joseph and Lawrence.
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Bunn's Grove
Pentecost Church of the Nazarene
North Law ‘Rence
Eugene Harris
John Mathews
First Church
Kansas City
Too. J. G. Demeczet
Topeka
Co. A. Kinder
St. Joseph
E. H. S!ok
J. B. Mickey
Lawrence
Suffragists Arrested At White House Bastille Day Picket
Sixteen suffragists from the woman’s party were arrested at the White House gates during Bastille Day celebrations. Police escorted the demonstrators to police stations as cheers and boos rang out from a crowd of hundreds. Each woman posted 25 00 bail for Monday court appearances.
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Bastile
Washington
White House
Americans Reach Front Camp Amid Training Beginnings
Veterans of the advance arrive at the permanent camp after leaving the sea port base on Thursday. Major General Siebert will command at the camp, with General Pershing to join the front later. Manitoba reports total crop area of 6,417,696 acres with gains over last year and crop averages for wheat oats barley and flax.
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Pavis
Tod
Siebert
General Pershing
Pershing
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Drowning Narrowly Averted At Kaw River Bathing Beach
A swimmer near a sandbar in the Kaw River called for help after crossing to the south bank and sank near the bank. Reed and Reed aided by boat, bringing the swimmer to safety. Officials warn bathers against crossing the deep river channel despite the growing crowds and free access at the new beach.
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Kaw
Beac
Chamber of Commerce Aims to Boost Attendance at Tuesday Lunch
The bulletin urges members to attend the Tuesday noon meeting led by Mr Sparks. He notes attendance dipped this summer and calls for full participation to discuss business conditions and opportunities over a good dinner. The first installment of annual dues is now due. North Lawrence.
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Y Chamber of Commerce
Sparks
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