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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented text describes political shifts tied to the Crown Prince amid retirement rumors. The passage references southern regions and hinge points affecting leadership, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
French and American forces report capture of Villemontoire and Oulchy-la-Chateau. Advances push toward Fere-en-Tardenois and hill 150 as German retreatlines along the Marne salient tighten. British actions and German resistance noted as allies press on.
A federal grand jury in New York indicted the Western Union Telegraph Company JW on charges of transmitting messages by mail and establishing private express routes. Two bills allege violations of federal mail service rules across routes linking New York with Boston Philadelphia New York with Washington and Baltimore.
A report from London states that a large peasant rebellion has erupted in Russia and Ukraine, with about 73 000 peasants forming an organized force. They are advancing toward Kiev, with well-armed troops and instructors, while loyalist forces retreat. Separately a telegram from Helsingfors says Maxim Gorky is dying.
Dispatches report American French forces advancing from the Aisne Marne front toward Saponay and Chateaur Thierry, pinning the German crown prince's army. The Battle of Woods shows Germans retreating, while Allied heavy guns and gas use shape a northward push through Foret de Riz and Foret de Foret. The clashes strain supply lines as shells pound German positions.
The army casualty list shows 98 names including two Lawrence youths. Mearil Smith of Fall Leaf Kansas is the first Lawrence boy reported killed in action in France. Sergeant Howard D. Ege is severely wounded. Names include Elmer Basinger and Fred Teschener among others.
Zecho Slovak troops push toward the Volga controlling both river banks after Simbirsk fell. Telegram from Berlin cites Soviet defense at Simbirsk prior to capture.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that more than ten percent of 744,500 registrants are expected to be physically qualified for military service. He instructed draft executives to refer any questionable records to reps for verification and to ensure the percentage threshold is met.
Allied commanders report slow but steady pressure on German forces in the Aisne salient. British western thrust near Rheims and Franco American efforts near Fer en Tardinois signal a tightening trap. French air force raids drop heavy explosives, with 299 German planes destroyed and 72 French planes also suffer losses in ongoing operations. American troops aiding the French and British push along the Soissons Reims Marne line, as transportation moves support the advance.
A Food Administration notice issues a statewide push to stack grain now to prevent sprouting due to rain and delays in threshing. County officials coordinate actions, weighing labor conditions. early July plowing urged for better yields, while damp grain threshing is discouraged to minimize waste.
The United States Student Nurse Reserve recruiting station opens Monday in the Stubbs building opposite the Courthouse. From July 29 to August 11 the drive aims to recruit 25,000 nurses nationwide, with 710 slots for Kansas. Applicants need solid education, good health, and age 19 to 25. Enlistees go to 1579 training schools or the Army School Nursing. Courses run two to three years.
Lawrence, Kansas records show 5,600 voters on the books for April and about 100 more added for August primaries. City Clerk Frank Brooks notes low interest with fewer than a dozen registering yesterday and today, and only those changing address or not yet registered must visit the office before closing at 10 tonight.
A weather bulletin predicts fair conditions for tonight and Saturday with likely locally confined thunder showers in the northwest portion. Temperatures show 8 p.m. readings yesterday and today, with evening figures noted in the forecast.
One hundred fifty-two men were mustered into the Kansas State and United States National Guard as a temporary infantry company under Second Lieutenant Paul A. Dimoor. A machine gun unit will be formed here, with recruitment needed to complete the company before Col. Hoisington's return.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts forty four selected men tonight in Lawrence as the final July draft contingent prepares to depart. Nine will be sent to Fort Riley while others are to be assigned. A special Union Pacific train will carry them at 7:40 p.m. A city parade, led by the fence band and the colored band, with G A R and National Guard units among participants, will form and depart at seven with roll call at 6 15.
Major Bruno T. Scher told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Germany is finished and America will defeat the U boats. He shared experiences from ten months with General Pershing after returning from France. Forty four drafted men head to Camb Funston tonight. many were not invited to the luncheon. Other attendees included Major S. T. Criss of the G A R J. B. Wilson county attorney and Thomas Harley.
Cuba plans to deploy at least one regiment to France and recruit volunteers for service in Europe. The move follows a bill approved by Cuba's House of Representatives and awaits Senate action. President Menocal signed a decree creating a Cuban aviation unit to be trained in the United States.
Twenty people were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on charges tied to conspiracies to steal government property consigned to the U S Army. Defendants include purchasing agents, treasurers, drivers, and checkers facing criminal statute violations.
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