Russian Army Faces Setbacks on Eastern Front Amid Officers' Reforms
Reports from Petrograd indicate disorganized yet hopeful Russian forces retreating in Galicia toward last year’s line while Kerensky reorganizes ranks. German and Austro-German offensives push in Galicia as Western Front artillery stays intense. Emperor William observes progress near Trembowla and Tarnopol with continued fighting in Flanders.
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Associated Press
Russia
Galicia
Trusilatt
Petrograd
Russe Quire
Kerensky
Chen
L ‘Aisne
Craonne
Sumimor
Tarnonal
Tth
Iich Wis
Zhoroff
Pebako
Sereth
Tarnepe
Stripa
Zluta Lipa
Kaliez
Lomnica
Eluliez
Stani
Brussilott
Kuirniloff
Southwest Front
Berlin
London
William
Nopol
Trembowls
Tarnopol
Ing Buczacz
Stani ‘Advorna
Romania
Carpathians
War Office
Flanders
Kaisers Front Honors Lead Figures With Merite Orders
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor Wimout visiting the front after hearing commander-in-chief’s briefing. He awarded Pour Le Merite with oak leaves and chains to Prince Leopold of Bavaria General Hoffman and Manny Franz. Copenhagen notes. Petrograd names Razvosoff commander in chief of Russia’s Baltic naval forces. Verdervski arrested for secret telegram. Korelensky forms new provisional government cabinet of ten with five socialists and six non socialists.
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Vy 25
Wimout
Berlin
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
Hoffman
Leopold
Manny Franz
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Razvosoff
Russia
Baltic
Keressty
Dpremier Kore]ensky
Prince Lyvoff
Major Reno Reports Medical Camps At Fort Riley
Major W. W. Reno, stationed at Fort Riley as an instructor, describes the large medical camp training physicians and enlisted men for the new army. He notes 400 physicians and 2,500 enlisted men, with two other camps at Fort Benjamin Harrison and Fort Oglethorpe. Training emphasizes medico military subjects and incentives are needed to attract physicians to commissions.
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W. W. Reno
Fort Riley
United States
Fort, Snelling
Minn
Journal-World Report
Rena
Shinaee County Medical Association
Rene
Douglas County Mersies Association
Fort Benjamin Thurrison
Ind
Fort Oglethorpe
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Reno
Russian Women Fight at Petrograd Front
July reports say a Russian women battalion led by Vera Butekhareff fought at Krivo yesterday for the first time. They suffered losses but reportedly fought bravely and earned the respect of new soldiers. Most members are educated young women aged 18 to 20, many from peasant and factory backgrounds.
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O Petrograd
Vera Butehkar
Krivo
Novee Vreniva
Mme
Rutehkareff
Kerensky
Fraternal Riders Entertained By Special Train to Denver
Fraternal Aid Union delegates will travel by a special Trans dining car train from Chicago to Lawrence to Denver for the Supreme Council meeting. Over 1300000 deposited in Chicago for the union. Rotary Club volunteers arrange city transport for visitors with stops at Haskell and the University. Train from Kansas City arrives in Lawrence at 10 30 and departs 2 00 for Denver arriving Tuesday morning.
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Lawrence
Supreme Treasurer
Ed Bweeneys
Chicago
Fraternal Aid Union
Supreme Council
Monelte
Aw Low
Jonver
Chaceher of
Commores
Tor Ae
Haskell
University
Mide
Kansas City
Tso
Union Parithc
Denver
Chicwre
Union
Hope Ae Isting
Patt
Quotas Rise as States Race to Fix Quota Under Conscription Bill
Washington reports a nationwide push to set quotas under the selective service act. Crowder confirms army enforcement of registration, with physical examinations rejecting 7 in 10 draftees. Lenine arrest rumors surface in New York regarding pre German acts, with potential execution if convicted.
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Washington
Edeting
Thy
Crowder Alreely
Lenine
New York
Nikolai Lenine
Korman
Arraigned For Assault Five Sons Share Bond
Michael and his five sons were arraigned in Justice Manley's court on a charge of assault and battery against J. J. Reilly. They pleaded not guilty and await trial before the first Tuesday morning at ten. Each man posted a $200 bond and were released. Service at Vinland Church of Christ features a basket dinner and sermon. A. M. Morris is scheduled to speak, with ASA Moore of Ottawa also in attendance. Kendall leaves Lisereeten for Satphin to join government service aboard the ship Mr. Kendall.
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Michael
Justice Manley
J. J. Reilly
Hey
Vinkind
Church of Chr
Vinland
Waskinson
A. M. Morris
Asa. Moore
Ottawa
Cluek
Ovehick
Patriotic Pageant Planned in Kansas City Week of September 22
A major patriotic event titled Old Glory Week is arranged in Kansas City beginning September 22. Organizers sponsor a War Masque and display modern military equipment in Electric Park and Convention Hall with proceeds aiding Allied Charities and Red Cross relief efforts.
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Ivan
Wan City
Smd
Burshy
Peake
Manser
Trie Park
Foulite
Lispley
Pie Trie Park
England
France
United States
Convention Hall
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company of
New York
Colet Inn
Red Cross
Weteais City
Blew Ting Park
Krenlo
Community Sing Begins in South Park Park
A first in state series titled Childrens Community Sing opens in South Park. Local youths aged 16 and under gather for an hour of patriotic and sentimental songs led by Mise Chir Mais and a supporting band at Sent Vark. The event aims to provide wholesome entertainment for children and TV viewers.
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South Park
Esarae
Anettien
Sol Kentucky
Omar River
Promised May Meeting Draws Citizens Amid Papers
Citizens gathered yesterday to share papers as part of a local effort led by Hoare and guards. The event, planned for next Monday, will feature a special test of community associates including Charles So Puckett and others as speakers and organizers.
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Charles So Puckett
Marton Istudt
Pugenee W. Cross
Harry
Hewiss Allen Ay Theks
Willian Co Hindick
Frank —B. Dehls
Government plans raise overseas duty and draft cost
The government outlines a higher overseas duty and a larger draft cost, proposing about 100000 for early drafts and seeking an additional five billion dollars from Congress. The first draft unit will begin with the first directorate agency and oversee merchant vessel requirements, with Captain Oscar Tice set to lead the initial deployment.
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Washington
Thornington Custody Case Heads to Supreme Court
A messy custody dispute over a California fostered girl named Alna moves toward a potential Supreme Court ruling. Foster parents Felix Good of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Raphael contend for legal adoption, with ongoing hearings and contested custody, while the child’s wellbeing remains central to the proceedings.
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California
Armiy
Thorington
Tunis
May
Co Raplend
Felix Good
Los Angeles
Alan Shorington
Raphael
Couls
Lewilly Ie
Auauret
Cmte
Supreme Court
Airplinet
Fle
Chile
Felix Goml
Tenstron
Little Alma
Whittier Californa
Evnen
Good
Ves
Tie
Little Alna
Oklahoma group abandons oil well after dry strike
A group of Oklahoma oil operators abandoned a county well after a dry hole. The well reached depth near one thousand feet with traces of gas but no economic payoff. Water was encountered at several depths and development was halted as a result.
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Oklahoma Oil
Plurger
Veteran Glee Club Heads To Oskaloosa Reunion
The Wast on Post G A Re veteran glee club toured to Oskaloosa this morning for an old soldiers reunion. Transport was by autos provided by friends of the veterans. Mrs Julius Uhrlaub plans a Denver visit this evening with her parents. Mr and Mrs Stubbs attend.
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Oskaloosa
Waston Post No
G. A
Okaloosa
Autas
Julius Uhrlaub
Denver
Colo
ME. Stubbs
Kansas Weather Report Forecast
Weather summary notes generally fair conditions today with partially cloudy skies. Light winds and cooler overnight temperatures are expected with a gradual warming trend as Thursday approaches.
Picnic Outing Plans for Playground Boys
Outing organized by Pierce for two baseball teams Tigers and Braves with each member bringing a guest. The event is set for four o’clock, promising a week of entertainment and a brisk afternoon on the grounds. The note mentions an added historic collection in Philadelphia and a brief on a Westington wartime capsule event.
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Peire
Peirce
Oelock
Tigers
Braves
Didi
Philadelphia
National Wary Iu
Westengton Ta
Doubtful Read on German War Policy Declared
A report notes British Prime Minister Lloyd George questions Chancellor Michaelis's interpretation of peace terms and warns that German sources mistook the Reichstag stance. The Harlin Taggellat prints Michaelis's speech with caution over possible distortions in German coverage. No official statement followed.
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Tuly
Lloyd George
Michaelis
Zukunft
Michaelis’ Sperch
Harlin Taggellat
Blood George
Cartier
Wolf News Burca
Kreuz Lerttung
Copen
Rain Shortage Strains Kansas Corn Crops In July
In Popekeus Kansas the drought tightens. Corn tassels early in the south and southeast while elsewhere drought damages young stalks. Douglas County notes a backward spring may yet save the crop as local showers boost prospects. A rain within a week could help sustain the Red Cross efforts and county contributions.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Jones Examining Officer Appointed for Douglas County Board
Dr. Nf T Jones named by Governor Capper to serve on the Douglas County exemption board with Dr FE B Phillips as chair. Jones may have light duties until the second draft. transfers from other boards are under review and examinations may shift if not granted. Also notes Will Spurgeon suffered a heat related fainting while hauling rock and is recovering at home. Mrs. Sol Marks left for Kansas City for a visit.
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Douglas County
Germany
Nf. T. Jones
Covernor Capper
Douglas Comnts
de. FE
B. E. Philins
Jones
Will Spurgeon
Mr. Spurgeon
Lecompton Leader H W Spangler Drowns in Delaware River
H W Spangler of Lecompton, vice president and former grand ledger officer of the Odd Fellows, drowned while crossing the Delaware on his way to a Perry lodge meeting. The body was recovered at 11 am after a night of search. he left a wife and seven children, with several sons as university students and daughters married. He was about 70, served as Lecompton mayor, a pharmacist, and active in the Lawrence Encampment No 4 and Kane Grand Encampment.
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H. W. Spangler
Lecompton
Delaware
Perry
Odd Fellows Lodge
Spangler
Delaware River
Perry Omslay
LePort
LeRoy
University of Kansas
Orville
Salina
Charles
California
Manford
Montana
R. B. Slavens
C. H. Wench
Philadelphia
Wenrich
University of Pennsylvania
Compton
The
Lawrence Encampment No
da Fellowss Lodge
Fornery
Kane
State of
Kansas
Winnepeg
Canada
University weighs military drill plan with Naismith vacancy
Edward M Briggs will return to teach Military Tactics and assist in drill if needed while Dr Naismith may not return, and Charles Harrison will continue duties at the university. No fill planned for Dr Dorothy Childs’s vacancy as head of physical education women’s department. The university seeks a French soldier to teach French and assist drill if approved.
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James Naismith
Physical Education
Edward Maurice Briggs
Bean Olin Templin
Naismith
First Kansas Infantry
International Committee of the
Maismith
Charles B. Harrison
Fort Riley
Riley
Dorothy Childs
Women’s Department of Physical Education
Templin
Department of Physical Education
Europe
Women Learn to Swim Enroll Ahead of Graduation
Female students enrolled in four Y M C A swim classes reached seventy one, drawing more learners to the new bathing beach. Training under Y M C A instructors includes university women from Lawrence, aiming to qualify for university graduation. Eli Moore of Linwood spent the day in Lawrence.
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Y. MM
Y. M
Univesity
Lawrence
Eli Moore
Linwood
Lawrence, Ari
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