Government Gains by Military Reverses in Russia
Washington dispatch reports that Russian reverses have strengthened the government in Petrograd by discrediting soldiers committees, uniting parties, and prompting a push for stronger discipline. Arrests of Bolsheviks and Red Guards continue, while food fears ease with a harvest report. Frontline notes describe Austro German advances and Russian retirements in Galicia as German and Romanian movements unfold.
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Washington, D. C
Petrograd
Francis
State
Dums
Redzianko
Gnatieff
Pleahknoff
5Social Democratic Party
Avksenteff
Kolc' Kak
Black Sea
Bolsheveka
Red Guard
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Russia
Nonasterzyka
Galicia
Suchitza
Dniester
Carpathians
Platycy
Crystylov
Artillery Fire Heaviest on Western Front Reported
British HQ in France reports heavy artillery along the western front, intensifying in Flanders with night infantry thrusts including the occupation of Labasseville. A German counterattack followed, and a British raid was carried out north of Labasseville road as fighting continues near Hataincesarh. Good housekeeping note follows.
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France
Associated Press
Flanders
Labasseville
Labasseville Road
Hataincesarh
Russian Premier Acts At Once Amid National Council Clash
The Russian premier will act immediately as delays with the Extraordinary National Council spark political tension. The interim stance signals swift executive moves to address the deadlock and prioritize urgent policy actions.
Conspiracies Stop at Front as Premier Kerensky Acts
In Petrograd July 27 Premier Kerensky orders extraordinary regional council to report on wartime conditions and seek public input to save the Fatherland. Kronstadt faces Bolshevik threats as red guards urged suppression. Front lines show some improvement per Petrograd dispatches.
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Jrear
Kenensky
Constituent Assembly
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Tarno
Pal Iz
London
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Copenhagen
Berlingdke 7 Tidend
Exeha Co | Telegraph
Dismissal Petition Filed in Alma Thorington Case
Mrs. A C Raphael asks probate court to dismiss attorney Ed Rooney of Topeka from the Alma Thorington custody case. Rooney previously represented the Raphaels in the 1916 adoption and now represents Felix Good of Los Angeles. Hearing set for August 7 in probate court. records from California awaited. Alma remains with her foster mother while the dispute continues.
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California
A. C. Raphael
Ed Rooney
Topeka
Felix Good
Los Angeles
Little Alma
Raphael
Rooney
Mr. Good
Tom Worley
Raphaels
Douglas County
Raphixel
R. F. Ingalls
Children Sing Tonight at South Park Get Under Way
An innovative children’s program titled Tins community ring for children starts tonight in South Park directed by Miss Clara Hais. Aimed at six to sixteen year olds, the diverse program features patriotic, sadcé red and sentimental songs with Franklin Wright as special singer. The event marks the state’s first children’s community sing and will be held at the playground each Friday night.
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South Park
Tins
Clara Hais
Franklin Wright
Mgr. Wright
Sing
Sutton Signs for Cement Roads in Douglas County
Charles E Sutton became the first Douglas County resident to sign a petition for cement roads, backing W M Rainer and Santa Fe officials touring Kaw Valley beet demonstration tracts. Hicks notes substantial acreage may join, with beets around 32.50 a bushel and dry hot weather affecting crops.
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Kaw Valley
Santa Fe
Topeka
Santa Te
Kaw River
Mr. Rainer
Texas
Bainer
B. Cunningham
J. F
Charley
A. A. Hicks
Chas. FE. Sutton
Sutton
North Sutton
Hicks
Chen Tertitouich
Charles FB. Sutton
Douglas County
Ma Hicks
Topek
Grant Township Road
Aml
Free Soldier Courses At University Extension Plan
The University Extension Division reports rising interest in free courses for soldiers in state training. Harold G. Ingham says YMCA officials at Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth requested instructors for French and other subjects. Plans depend on sufficient student officer enrollment, with no enrollment fee for Kansas soldiers or dependents who have attended the university before.
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Harold G. Ingham
MY. Ingham
Y.M.C.A
Fort Riley
Ifvan
Fort Leavenworth
Campu
Kansas
Putnam Applies for Federal Loan Banks Position
George F. Putnam associate professor of economics at the university has filed his application for work with the Federal Loan Banks after the government asked him to apply. He resigns his university post to teach economics at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
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Putnam
George F. Putnam
Vatnum
Universage
Washington University
St. Louis
Yale
Oxford
Tie
Preparing Sown Book on United States Forestry Problem
Professor John Ise of the University is drafting a new book on forestry, collecting lumber chapters this summer. He reports trouble securing a printer contract before year’s end. Other university professors face similar publishing delays. Florence M Beatty of Salt Lake City visits the Sherloos on her way to Chicago. The item closes with a jab at loud conductors and a rabbit downtown.
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John Ise
Department of the University
United States
Florence M. Beatty
Salt Ja ‘Ity
E. D. Sherlood
Chicago
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Kansas weather update notes yesterday and today with generally fair skies. Warm conditions continue tonight and Saturday with no significant precipitation expected.
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Kansas Weather Report
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Ant
Warmstonight and Satunday
Elks Celebrate Big Picnic At Brown's Grove Sunday
The Elks of Lawrence plan a Sunday picnic at Brown's Grove starting in the morning. All local lodge members may enjoy the day with rides, free lemonade, boxing and children’s sports. Transportation will be by bus and auto, with a committee requesting attendee notices for reservations.
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Lawrence
Brown's Grove
Elks
Transportation Committee
Newmark
Bob Manley
Will Hoadley
Allie Carroll
Invincible Elks
Bill Hinesley
Keith
University urged to hire teachers locally to boost efficiency
Prof William Hy of Johns College urged Kansas supervisors and school boards to visit the state university to evaluate local teachers rather than sending candidates to distant schools. He argued direct contact would help boards select the right teachers and save time and money.
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Johns
Tesecu
Zere
Tfal
Protessne Johnson
Anges
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Life guard to patrol Kaw River beach in Lawrence
Mayor Francisco appoints Billie Gillette as special life guard at the Kaw River beach. He is reported as Lawrence’s best swimmer and will start tonight, likely 2?50 to dusk daily. Police will guard baths 3:30 to 8. A pontoon bridge costs 808 and aims to prevent river thefts with added supervision.
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Billie Gillette
Kaw River
Gillette
Lawrence
Francisco
Het
Noliceman
Fred Clarke
Ory
Jack St. Clair
C.e.ecker
Tennessee Street
Ohio
Ohio Street
Tennessee
Jn Cele Sa
Women organize to conserve food in Douglas County
About fifty Douglas County women met at Als Wilder Metcalf home to form a county unit of the Kansas branch of the Council of National Defense. Mrs. Mulvane spoke on food conservation and registration, pledges and duties for housewives, with officers elected: Mrs. W. S. Metcalf chairwoman, Mrs. T. H. Chalkley vice chair, Miss Elizabeth Sprague secretary. Out-of-town captains will lead precincts, registration likely by polling places or house to house canvass, with signers pledging to conserve food and serve the government in suitable capacities.
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Als. Wilder
S. Metcalf
Douglas County
Kansas
Council of National Defense
David Malvane
Topeka
Council
T. H. Chalkley
Mulvane
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Willer
Metcalf
Elizabeth Sprague
Iit
Herbert Hoover
America
Red Cross
Douglas
Women to Hold Mass Meeting Send Mail to Soldiers
The Home Correspondence Club of the county, an informal group of women, will hold a mass meeting Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the Varsity Theater. Speakers will outline plans to send letters and reading matter to Lawrence soldiers in camps. All interested in supporting the home boys are invited. no fees or membership required. Mrs. Fred Morris is chairman.
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Home Correspondence Club
Ctounty
Lawrence
Fred _Morris
Three Guards Killed in Camp Maxwell Storm
In St. Louis on July 27 three members of Missouri National Guard first regiment were killed and a dozen injured when a belt of lightning struck their guard tent at Camp Maxwell. The dead were H. Davis Dwight L. Trump Charles Carroll. The storm toppled tents and started fires. rescue was hindered by downed electric wires. A dance for Battery PR of the First Kansas field artillery was planned at Woodland Park tonight.
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Missouri National Guard
Camp Maxwell
St. Louis County
Davis
Dwight L. Trump
F. Charles
Carroll
Woodland Park
Kansas-fiel Artillery
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