British Miners Strike Tears Through War Supply Lines
More than 150000 miners halted work across Britain defying labor leaders and government by pushing to apply the Munitions Act. The strike disrupted coal, railways, and coast shipping, with ministries seeking fines to enforce work. Admiralty seizes coal stocks as the miners’ conference fails to yield a settlement, testing government power to compel arbitration.
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Believes Men Guilty In Local Political Scandal
A visitor in Indianapolis predicts that city officials including Mayor Joseph Belis Ciel and Police Samuel V. Perrott will be found guilty in a political corruption case. He claims changes in judges and evidence alter the outcome, arguing broader regional corruption mirrors Kansas centering on Governor Capper.
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Pawtucket Streetcar Strike Disrupts City Service
In Pawtucket a streetcar strike by Rhode Island employees disrupted trolley service today. Police reported no disorder as tens of workers left early, with hundreds of factory workers staying away or joining the action.
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Chinese Floods Strike Canton Area With Heavy Loss
Chinese floods cause massive property damage and loss of life reported by the consul in Hong Kong. Thousands everywhere drowned or missing as thousands of homes burn and mission property destroyed. Americans abroad stranded. local officials report widespread devastation and displacement.
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Attack Ruses Again Near Warsaw Amid Drive
German forces renew activity north of Warsaw driving reconnaissance patrols and probing Russian lines. Officials note a possible attempt to seize the Polish capital from the north and report intensified clashes along the Prenet line in the Atyonae forest area. Paris dispatches mention renewed pressure from Libagites and delaying attacks as authorities reassess ground gains.
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South Side Flood Swamps City Cellars After Heavy Rains
City residents on the South Side report widespread cellar flooding from the sewer system, with water three feet deep in some basements. Police judge warned surface water violators to fix issues. many property owners faced fines or orders to seal or line sewers. City inspectors acknowledged ongoing nuisance despite efforts to curb the problem.
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Starr to plead guilty in bank robbery case
Chandler Oklahoma July date set for Henry Starr and four others charged with robbing a Strauss bank. Starr, injuries initial, will appear in district court by July 20 and is expected to plead guilty. Other defendants unnamed.
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Storm Tops Trees as Wind Sweeps South Town
A morning storm felled many shade trees and littered streets in the south part of town. Reports of a cyclone were unfounded though the gusts raised two feet of water along Dutton Bridge and two feet at nearby Wakarusa.
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Storm Lashes City With Widespread Wind and Rain
Residents report heavy rain and fierce winds across the city damaging branches uprooting trees and flooding streets. Power and telephone service were disrupted and several railroad lines suffered delays though trains ran on time overall. Damage concentrated in the southern sections with toppled trees and scattered debris across Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island avenues.
Germans Admit Bravery in Battle Near Berlin
The report says German forces fought with notable courage against Allied troops near Berlin. British sources acknowledge German soldiers held their ground, with some officers and privates allowed to retain sidearms during the engagement.
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K U Grad Looks at Teaching Role in Victor La Mer Case
A Kansas University graduate visits Victor La Mer who recently earned his degree this spring in Lawrence. La Mer consults with university personnel about a teaching position and plans future work after leaving the levee project.
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Kansas Weather Brief Amid Mixed Showers
Fragmentary Kansas weather note reports yesterday’s rain, today’s cooler air, and a forecast of showers mainly in the east. Cold front may reach west portions by Friday with unsettled conditions and sharp temperatures.
Kellog Weites Book on Kansas Animals and Salt Beds
A state university affiliate describes a new volume detailing Kansas fauna and salt formations. It covers aquatic life, marine-like species, and salt beds with scientific classification notes from the United States Biological Survey and State University contributors.
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Club Match Postponed Amid Rain Disruption
The Connby Club match with Ottawa was postponed due to heavy rain. Chairman J. Marteldees reported receiving a long distance call from Ottawa this morning warning the weather would prevent play.
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McKeever on North Carolina trip signals extended tour
Professor MoeKeever returns from Tram North Carolina journey and plans a week at the Shue Agricultural Village, then Burt Col ling for lectures. The trip showcased Southern interest and sparked optimism amid talk of business growth and political shifts as observers note evolving attitudes in the North and West.
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The Well Gloved Woman Describes Fashion Preferences
A fragment discusses fashion notes and the desire to learn what the latest styles look like and where to purchase them. It mentions advertising in The World and suggests readers seek details in column features.
Austria Protests Against Munitions Trade Protest
Fragmented dispatches describe Austria-Hungary pressing a protest over U S war materials exports while debating neutrality and the impact of American policy on trade with the Entente powers. diplomats weigh whether neutrality can permit limited commerce without aiding enemies.
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Bates Huntsman Case Dismissed in Towa Mur der Trial
The Bates Huntsman murder case was dismissed in Hedford Iowa after a preliminary trial before Justice Thacunt. The dismissal came on the motion of the August Lor Hyats min as the state may seek retrial to audit evidence. Attorney General Cossony approved the action due to issues linked to a key suspect.
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Norway to appoint consuls in Chicago and New York
The Norwegian government plans new consul posts in Chicago and New York with representatives sent directly from Norway. Helsinki officials indicate Herman Gade, currently the government envoy at Sag Plane, will be appointed to a key consul role and oversee the arrangement.
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Gore to Lecture at Chautauqua Tomorrow
Senator Gore of 0 Homa will lecture at the Fadoera chautauqua tomorrow afternoon at 2190. The note mentions travel routes between Tawrence and Exdo, recommending the road via the empty farm as a reasonable option despite imperfect conditions.
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Strike Threat Looms at Krupp Works in Germany
A report from Basel says a large strike is threatened at the Krupp works in Essen Germany. The union of metallurgical workers and the association of machinists demand higher wages to cope with living costs and shorter hours due to heavy strain. Workers are said to be in an angry mood and threaten disruption unless demands are met immediately, after promises delayed for three months. High officials reportedly arrived to quell unrest and avert stoppage.
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North Lawrence Seeks Major Sewer Project
North Lawrence faces increasing surface water threats rivaling past floods as dikes strain. Residents debate expanding sewer capacity in three areas below the dam to drain water faster and relieve streets and homes along the river front and Vieworthside. Authorities remain cautious about widening the Union Pavilie dike to prevent higher flood risk.
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Large amount paid in FRES State Oil Inspector big collections
A state oil inspector reported large collections totaling 41.10, with 755.00 listed as an amount in transit, amid protests. The article notes ongoing legal scrutiny over the state’s oil business and a pending court test of the constitutionality of certain state actions. Frank Con is referenced in connection with the suit.
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University extends campus with dirt dump for training school
The university extends its campus this week by adding beige rock and dirt to foundations for a new training school building south of the Medic Building. Workers dump surrounding dirt on the hillside near the Mod building as the south campus approach is prepared for future construction and a proposed road and boulevard plan.
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Torpedoed steamer Rain incident reported at sea
A fragmented report indicates a Norwegian steamer Rain was torpedoed amid a plunge attack near Yarmouth. The crew suffered casualties while attempting to respond as other ships moved to aid the scene.
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Yarmouth
Dikes Opened To Relieve Flooded River Bed At Lawrence
City commissioners decided to cut the east dike and release water into the river to lower the fill level two feet. The cut near the Union Pacific trestle north of Vermont Street will drain the flooded interior, while a second cut toward Pine Farm is discussed. Water inside the fill remains about two feet higher than river water, risking renewed flooding in areas behind the dikes as the Kaw River continues to fall upstream.
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Foster custody fight morphs into divorce case
Judge Smart hears Foster vs Foster as custody and alimony dispute unfolds. Mrs Morrison alleges ex husband, a railway worker, has shown inconsistent care and visitation since their separation. Multiple witnesses testify as the prolonged divorce suit advances in District Court.
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Decide Eudora Repairs Commissioners Confer With Leavenworth
Douglas and Leavenworth counties plan to meet in Eudora tomorrow to decide funding and start repairs on the Eudora bridge. The project costs are estimated at about 5000 dollars, with Douglas County ready to proceed if Leavenworth declines. County Attorney Amick warned Leavenworth will be held responsible for costs.
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Russians Lose Town Near Warsaw in German Capture
Berlin reports Przesnyza, a town in Russian Poland about 50 miles north of Warsaw, has fallen to German forces. An official statement from the German army headquarters was released today.
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