War Front Rumors of Fresh Allied Offensive in West
Reports from Associated Press describe renewed artillery activity on the Franco-Belgian front with British and French forces probing near the Aisne and Crionne sectors. German attacks on the Aisne front northwest of Braye-En-Laonnois are repulsed, while Galicia sees Austro-German advances amid Siberian counterattacks as Russian retreat slows.
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Associated Press
Galicia
Berlin
Brezezny
Kerensky
Struggiiad
Aisne
Crionne
Crown Prince
Sanev
Copenhagen
Takal Anzeiger
Paris
Braye-En-Laonnois
War Office
Cerny
Ailles
London
Flanders
NEW WAR ESTIMATES Demand Big Revenue For War Costs
Secretary McAdoo prepared new war estimates for Congress that exceed prior figures and will prompt revisions to the Senate finance committee war tax bill. The Treasury seeks about five billion more, likely funded by excess profits and estate taxes, with possible income tax increases and minor taxes. Official data show excess profits at about five billion dollars annually.
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Washington, D.C
McAdoo
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Army
Navy
Finance Committee
Treasury
United States
Road meeting postponed by Topeka boosters
The Good Roads Boosters meeting in Topeka was postponed to August 8. Mebus of Kansas City Kansas, who led Wyandotte county road work, cannot attend. State highway commission not in session until August 8, delaying final plans for hard surfaced roads and approvals. Construction work will begin once commission approves.
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Topeka
Mebus
Kansas City
Kansas
Wyandotte County
State Highway Commission
Two Matches Play in Y M C A Tennis Tourney
Third round action in the YMCA tournament saw Eggert defeat Lockhart 6-4 2-6 6-1 in a long match, while Keeler advanced to the semi finals after Sullivan forfeited. Gus Buchheim broke a field oats record with about 920 bushels, 92 per acre. Leon Metcalf went to Kansas City for a brief visit.
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Eggert
Lockhart
Keeler
Sullivan
Gus Buchheim
Acre
T Ahrianb
Ziesnis
Peg
Loyal Socialist Wells Heads Douglas County Home Guards
Marcus J. Wells, named last night as the head of the committee to recruit for the Douglas County Home Guards, is a leader among Douglas County Socialists and has been their mayoral candidate. With the war, he supports the nation and signs the muster roll, asserting that Socialists now back war measures and that what is good in war may later serve peace. A second note reports readers warning about peddlers and the spread of court plaster used as a vehicle for fraud, urging buying from recognized dealers amid suspicions of street sellers.
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Marcus J. Wells
Home Guards
Douglas County
United States
Wells
Journal-World
Ship Building Row May Be Concluded
President Wilson asked Chairman Denman to resign from the Shipping Board and accepted the resignations of Major General Goethals and Captain John J White. Edward N Hurley to head the Shipping Board, Bainbridge Colby to join, and Tulsa news of the Grange picnic in Ottawa Kansas with eastern Kansas Granges represented and Oliver Wilson as national master among speakers.
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Washington
Wilson
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
John J. White
Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Boand
Bainbridge Colby
New York
John 1D
Toelay
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White
Amt
Sying
Grange
Ottawa
Kans
Forest Park
Kansas
Oliver Wilson
Mlingis
TB. Needham
Lane
W. T. Dickson
Carbondale
Strachan Returns to Topeka After Lawrence Sale
Strachan of Smith & Davis Mfg Co will live in Topeka and again travel for the firm after selling his Lawrence furniture business. He traveled thirteen years prior to locating in Lawrence and was back from a lengthy auto trip today. Enrollment for the last four weeks of the summer term shows 306 students with a few visitors attending classes. last year’s count was 820.
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Strachan
Topeka
Delinquent Tax Payers Listed by Douglas County Treasurer
The county treasurer I. C. Stevenson prepares a list of delinquent taxpayers for publication next week. The cost will be charged to each delinquent. Stevenson urges taxpayers to visit the office and settle accounts now to avoid extra expenses.
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Douglas County
I. C. Stevenson
Serbian Note Blames Austrians for Occupied Serbia Looting
Washington reports Serbia formally accuses Austria and Bulgaria of illegal exploitation in occupied provinces. The note cites over 100 million crowns extorted, 6.4 million in forced loans and Red Cross staff, ruined trade, banned moratorium, and widespread plunder including royal palaces, museums, libraries, and shops. Public taxation and currency schemes are alleged to favor occupiers.
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Washington
Serbia
Bulgaria
Servia
Red Cross
Klure
National
University Lbrary
Nish
School of Theology
Prizren
Austria
Organize Sisterhood Invites Soldiers Families Meeting
Relatives of soldiers are invited to a Saturday meeting at the Episcopal chapel Friday afternoon. The program includes talks on comfort for soldiers and families, with Mrs. C. J. Martin and Mrs. Arthur Mills of Topeka presenting addresses. The start time is 2 o'clock.
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K. Military Maloy
C. J. Martin
Arthur Mills
Topeka
Revolutions in Panama and Ecuador’s Morena Policy
Dispatches report a revolt in Manabai Ecuador against President A Baqueriso Moroni, tied to Dr Morena pro German policy claims. Propagandists expect U S support for the authorities while Morena meets Peru officials in secret. In town, Mayor WJ Francisco joins the Home Guard, enrollment papers signed. Commissioner Cleland cites age exemption but offers to act as water bay on drill nights.
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Panama
Manabai
Ecuadoz
A. Baqueriso Moroni
Home Guard
Francisco
Holyfield
Cleland
Water Bay
Visiting Major Reno in Lawrence Spends Days With Mother
Major W. W. Reno of the regular army medical department visits Lawrence for a few days to spend time with his mother. He is stationed at Fort Riley as an instructor for National Guard medical officers and men in training there.
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Lawrence
W. W. Reno
Regular Army Medical Department
Reno
Fort Riley
National Guard
Court hears custody dispute over missing child
Habeas corpus proceedings in a California case seek custody of Alma Phorington who disappeared ten months ago. The Raphaels and the girl's mother oppose the Good family as attorneys argue adoption records and location claims. Evidence is heard while custody remains unresolved and records travel from California to Easton.
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Eise
Alma ‘Phorington
Mire
California
Tawar Pasteur Pir
Baptists
Los Angele
Tapeka
My. Good
Raphaels
Tom Harley
Good
Dongyghis
Caliefenin
Sus Hlewal
Thorine
Ton
Cobb
Kansas Weather Report Update
Generally fair and continued warm conditions noted in yesterday's p m report with a.m. today refinements. The forecast calls for warm weather to continue into tonight and Wednesday with largely clear skies and above normal temperatures.
Lawrence Citizens Organize Home Guard Unit Meeting
A meeting in Lawrence gathered citizens to organize a home guard unit. Professor Wacker outlined the need for cooperation under the plan, with enrollment pushed and a temporary structure set, as attendees discussed officers, committees, and a future membership drive.
Helping Air War To Rework American Airplane Verse Lanes
Partial draft describes efforts to revolutionize air defense and offense, led by J G Vincent of Packard company. The text hints at a planned air missile system or torpedo project and mentions Uncle Sara in a garbled context.
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Sara
J. G. Vincent
Packard Venir Pany
Water ordinance debate stalls as council studies costs
City leaders weigh a proposed water ordinance amid questions on bonds, water rates, and public access. Mayor Wy and Commissioner Holyfield signal support for limiting private favors while Council discusses whether to grant more power to the Bowersock project and the elevator plan.
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Corkimore
Ohie
Hissioner
Holyfield
Powersock
Lawrence Fas
Ark
Francisca
Gereter
Aes
Theonis
Arrested Map Maker Tied to Feared Geological Efforts
Eric Todd, described as a student of the 1 Atebisan in Kansas, was arrested at Hu Ron Sutures night and released to federal authorities. He is said to be shadowed by U.S. Secret Service while claims of a geological survey near Fort Leavenworth and related bridges emerge. University officials say only the Augustaville field party is active.
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Eric Todd
Kany
Todd
Huron
Westenday
Fort Leavenworth
United States Secret Service
He Todd
Federal Authority
Phiver
Operin
Augeta Vile
Family of five sons named defendants in county assault case
Five sons and their father I Maichaels are charged with assault and battery against L. J. Reilly in Dymyrlas county. The complaint filed yesterday by County Attorney J. B. Shehays names Lewis Doe Hil a Ratpie and Cherenes. The attack occurred early this day at the home of the Reillys, with the father and all five sons said to be involved. My aunt Mrs. Ralph Byer returned to New City after a weekend visit with Mrs. Frank Byer.
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Wihole
I. Maichaels
Mrs
Ralph Byer
New City
Frank Byer
Health officer delay costs Douglas county free service
The Public and State Boards of Health, urged by the Chamber of Commerce and a citizens committee, failed to secure a full time health officer from the U S Public Health Service due to delays. Despite favorable hearings, county commissioners delayed action. Crumbine confirms the delayed application was refused for the current year. The city and county now face the need to fund a health department and hire a full time officer. Mr and Mrs George B Stanley and daughter Margaret arrived from Kansas City to visit Mrs James Naismith.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
U. S. Public Health Service
Jane B5
Chamber of Commerce
W. €. Simons
G. W. Janes
H.B. Ober
RC. Rankind
EB. Stauffer
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Health
Hiad
Crumbine
Amd
Kerr
W. C. Simons
Journal-World
Kansas
Simons
J. Crumbine
M. D
W. R. Green
Allison Andrews
Hoover
Court House
Joners
John C. Rudolph
State Board ‘of Health
Department of Health
George B. Stanley
Margaret
Kansas City
James Naismith
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