Russians Retreat From Teutons Threaten Western Front
Austro German pressure in Galicia and Flanders sees renewed fighting as Russians retreat with suspected discipline issues in Moscow. British and French artillery intensifies while German assaults on the Aisne front are repelled and raids continue as forces maneuver along the Western Front.
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Associated Press
Galicia
Tresezny Tne
Kerensky
Tate
Aixne
Crown Prince
Crasonne
Lse
Sanev
Copenhagen
le Kal Anzeiger
Berlin
Siberi
Paris
Aisne
Braye-En-Laonnois
War Office
Cerny
Ailles
Swithout Res Berlin
London
Flanders
New War Estimates Prompt Likely Bill Revision
Washington July reports prepared new war estimates exceed prior figures, signaling possible revision of the war finance bill. Secretary McAdoo to explain Treasury needs before the finance committee, with potential funding from excess profits and estate taxes, income taxes increases, and minor tax tweaks.
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Washington
Lary McAdon
Wwe
Conon
Cmd
Senate Timber Committee
Adon
McAdoo
United States
Road Meeting Postponed For Roosters In Topeka
The Good Roads Roosters group in Topeka has postponed their meeting to August 8 due to travel and Kansas City official scheduling. Wyand county road work details and plans for hard surfaced roads will be reviewed, with construction to begin after the state highway commission approves the final arrangements.
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Roosters
Topeka
Mobus
Kansas City
Kansanship
Wyand County
State Highway Commission
State Commission
Tennis builds toward YMCA third round matches
Two YMCA tennis third round matches were decided yesterday with Eggert defeating Lockhart in a lengthy 6 4 2 6 6 1 contest. Keeler moved to the semi finals after Sullivan forfeited. One third round match Christib versus Ziesnis remains before semis are drawn, with hopes to finish the tournament this week.
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Eggert
Lockhart
Keeler
Sullivan
Christib
Ziesnis
Loyal Socialist Candidate Advocates Government Support in War Time
A Douglas County Socialist leader Marcus J. Wells heads a committee to recruit for the Home Guards and runs for mayor. He aligns with national Socialists while cautioning about antiwar elements to protect the party’s standing. Wells pledges to push socialist principles during wartime and beyond. Peddlers Under Suspicion warns against unregulated house to house sales for court plaster aids infection risk. urges buying from recognized retailers, especially now.
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Marcus J. Wells
Home Guards
Douglas County
Douglass County
United States
Wells
Journal-World
Shipping Board resignations and new chairs named
President Wilson asked Chairman Dean to resign and accepted the resignations of Chairman Dean and Captain John C. White. Fawward Horley will become shipping board chairman, while Washington L. Caps will replace Goethals as general manager of the emergency fleet corporation. Patridge Colle to join the shipping board as White’s replacement. The move accompanies Goethals’ departure and aims to advance the shipbuilding program. A Grange picnic is planned in Kansas with remarks by Oliver Wilson and others. enrollment at the state university shows 306 students this term, slight drop from last year.
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Washington
Wilson
Deanman
The
Shipping Board
Goethals
Mange
John vi. White
Fawward Horley
Federal Trade Commission
Washington L. Caps
Navy
General Goebels
Mamiger
Feet Corporat Ton
Patridge Colle
New York
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Endireplace
John C. White
Pres Dent
Geneals
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Wileen
Clidiniin Deneskinig
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Tas
Chaimean Tiennan
Meen
Peavant
Grange
Kans
Kansas
Forest Park
Oliver Wilson
Hingis
Be Needham
Lame
Kks Carbondaly
Delinquent Tax Payers List Planned By Douglas County
Douglas County treasurer J C Stevenson plans this week to prepare and publish next week a list of delinquent taxpayers. The publication cost will be charged to each delinquent, and Stevenson urges taxpayers to visit his office to settle accounts promptly.
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Douglas County
J. C. Stevenson
Stevenson
Record oat yield by Gus Buchheim on ten acres
Gus Buchheim produced a record oat harvest in a ten acre field, threshing a little over 920 bushels at an average of 92 bushels per acre. Leon Metcalf traveled to Kansas City this morning for a brief visit.
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Gus Buchheim
Leon Metcalf
Kansas City
Court Hears Serbian Child Custody Amid War Exploitation Claims
In a California case the Serbian girl Alora Theor ington is alleged to have been kidnapped and abused amid Austrian and Bulgarian occupation. The note warns of widespread economic and cultural plunder, including seizure of libraries and museums, forced debts, and extensive pillage. The fighting powers are accused of exploiting Serbia and harming its trade and heritage.
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Washington
Serbis
Todas
Auellian
Baalgirke
Rps
Dawess
Red Cross
Royal
Balwarha
Bern
Forge Frans Perivade Sporsons
Austria
Jbaink
Giaveau
Beige
Rvatnet
Alora “Whorington
Marc Gutelles
California
Alma Theop
Pepeli
U . Meh
Ristinet
Babeas Cerpus
Dee Looness
Topeka
Srs der Ic? Matioad
Mathes
Ranharls
Major Clarke Promoted to Major in First Infantry
Major Clarke received a major promotion within the First Infantry regiment after returning from the border last summer. Major Means moves to colonel of field artillery. John H. Ashworth becomes first lieutenant and adjutant of the first battalion. Brownlee and others are noted for experienced command roles in the Kansas National Guard.
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Kansas National Guard
Liguremint
Brownlee
Sles Ail
Twentieth Ii
Gaal Kyoy
Vie
Srpenter
Chirk
Wh Means
Major Means
Clarke
Aiong Tae
John HH. Ashworth
Ashworth
Reguls
Yo Sergegmt Sevd Aas
Kansas
National Board
Organizers Plan Meeting for Kansas Military Sisterhood
Relatives of soldiers invited to Episcopal Chapel for Lawrence branch gathering Saturday at 2 PM. Talks by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Mills of Topeka on supporting soldiers and families in service.
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Episcopal Chapel
Priday Aifternoon
Kansas
C1 Martin
Arthur Mills
Topeka
Kansas Weather Report
Patchy cloud cover and generally fair conditions with warm daytime highs. Tonight and Wednesday look warm with continued pleasant weather.
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Kansas Weather Report
Organize a iGIE Guard Unit Here
A detailed notice outlines forming an iGIE guard unit with organizing committees, recruitment efforts, and permanent officers. It mentions temporary secretary, county organization chairmen, and recruitment drives to increase enrollment, with a special meeting to finalize arrangements. Also notes a twilight baseball game at Haskell grounds and potential local league formation if interest grows.
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Diackamae
Tie Pe
F.furtlestewr
Aethir
Puankel
Priree
Bonensitel
Tate
Simeone
Conger Myrani
Wey
Poser Te Pacott
Arthur Roman
Charegee S.J
Welle
Pier “ Whinnie
Maver
Wbatytiedel
Newbs
Water ordinance waits as commission debates scale house
The Lawrence city commission discussed allowing a scale house over a track in front of the Bowersock elevator. No action was taken as debate centered on privileges to Bowersock and the potential impact on water rates and street paving. The mayor and commissioners defended and questioned policy amid ongoing deliberations.
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Francisco
Teerty Commission
Thieannie
Tatepsee
Akay
Seventh Elee
Ohio
Conmiscioner
Teta
Hyerine
Helped American Plans Engine to Revert Air War Tactics
Fragmentary notice shows J. G. Vincent of the Packard company involved in engineering efforts to adjust air warfare and support Uncle Sam. Details are incomplete with unclear phrasing and attribution.
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Sam
J. G. Vincent
Packard
Arrested map maker linked to Fort Riley sketches
Eric Todd Chaimed a University of Atchison Kansas student, held for investigation after being picked up Saturday and released by federal authorities. Secret service alleges he assisted a geologic survey party and studied Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth sketches. A separate case names J C Michael and five sons in a assault complaint filed by the county attorney. Ralph Byer returned to Kansas City after a weekend with Mrs Pyer.
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Eric Todd
Pris Todd
Omy
Augusta
J. C. Maichael
Douglas County
J.B. Wilson
Lewis
Joe
Hilward
Ralph
Clarenes
Pertol J. Reilly
Ralph Byer
Kansas,City
Frank Pyer
Health officer delay costs Lawrence county health plan
A public health push in Lawrence and Douglas County stalled by delays from the Public Health Service and local boards. The plan to hire a full time health officer funded by state and federal help was not approved until late June, with county commissioners slow to act and the Board of Health for the county remaining without a dedicated unit. The State Board of Health urged action. local officials warned of ongoing health risks without a department, while some officials supported establishing a full time health office with shared costs.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Fred
U. S
Juna.j
Chamber of Commerce
W . Simons
G. W. Jones Bi
RC. Rankind
Boked Stauffer
Board of County Coremissioneras
Board of Health
Cragovine
Kerr
W. C. Simons
Journal-World
Kansas
Mr. Simons
S.J. Crumbine
M. Day
Unive
Dr. Jones
Delpgaié
W. R. Green
Allison Andrews
Hoover
Chaiman
Renal
Court House
Bi of
Board of
John C. Ruddg
Public Health
Iniyate
George B. Li
Margaret
Cito
James Naismith
Fami
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