Allies Launch Great Offensive With French On Left
British and French forces launched a wide assault north of the Lys in Belgium and Flanders, capturing initial objectives and advancing beyond the front line. British and French troops faced heavy German artillery, while air superiority and morale favored the Entente as observers note strikes aimed at the Belgian coast to aid Russia.
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London
Lys
Haig
Petain
Teuton
North Sea
River
Warmeton
Gistane
Paris
la Royere
Epine de Chevregny
Aisne
France
Associated Press
Anl
Entente
Dixmude
Bosinghe
la Basset Ville
Berlin
Yser
Flanders
Russians Make Stand at Zbrocz Front and Bukowina Retreats
Petrograd reports Russian troops hold east bank Zbrocz while Austro German forces fail to cross at Pukliany and Podlipie. Russians retreat along Dorohouc Zastavin Uverenczanka and Orocheps as Austro Germans push on Romani front. In Bukowina Teutons capture Ker enwecka and Snellyn after forcing Russians from Meste Canste sector. London dispatch estimates over two million Russians retreating rearward, with 7th and 11th armies hardest hit and 8th possibly encircled.
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Petrograd
Husiatyp
Zbrocz
Pukliany
Podlipie
Teuton
Dorohouc
Zastavin
Uverenczanka
Pay for 1919 Faculty Salaries in Doubt at KU and A S
Kansas University professors and instructors at Manhattan may have to wait for the 1919 Legislature to receive July and August pay. State board of administration plans a meeting with Chancellor Strong and Henry J. Waters to decide the method of payment. The issue traces to a former twelve monthly payments system that earned interest for the state, leaving employees underpaid three months after wages were earned.
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Kansas State Agricultural School
Manhattan
Lee Harris
State Board of Education
Minnie ‘Moody
Frank Strong
State Board of Administration
Strong
Henry J. Waters
Agricultural School
Topeka
Moodie
Ester Park
Colorado
Fred Knapp
S. M. Brewster
Ash
Saene Eo
Vindication praise for Fraternal Aid Union at Lawrence meeting
The Fraternal Aid Union and its officers were toasted at a Chamber of Commerce noon meeting in Lawrence. President W A Young and officers were lauded after Illinois court vindication of the union’s North American consolidation. Speakers highlighted growth, payrolls, and plans to move Chicago offices to Lawrence.
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Fraternal Aid Union
Cook County
Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Young
L. D. Roberts
T. J. Sweeney
H. B. Qhber
Chaber of Commerce
George Darsie
Fraternal Air Union
Lawrence
Darsie
North American Union
Ilinois
Baltimore
Dr. Ve ‘A. Young
Insurance Commissioner of
Insurance
Dr. Young
Kansas
State of
T. J. Keeney
J. N.dolley
Topeki Oes
W.A. Young
Chicago
Roberts
Charles ‘Tucker
Irving Hill
George _Iines
Otis Perkins
George L. Kreeck
Concrete road debate stirs Big Springs residents
Big Springs residents plan a Saturday meeting to rally support for a concrete road along the Big Springs to Topeka route. Stull petitioners seek an alternate path from Lawrence toward Topeka while other routes are considered. Local boosters expect enough signatures to push their plan forward.
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Big Springs
Stulli
Stull
Douglas County
Topeka
Lawrence
Brady Whipped Him By Big Baywrence Fight
The Baywrence report says L. Brady formerly of the Journal-World, while awaiting a delayed Fort Smith train, was assaulted on a street corner by a rival publisher. Brady, a 270 pound Irish man, knocked the attacker unconscious after the unexpected assault. Witnesses held back until punishment was delivered, and the attacker left with a sore throat.
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Brady
Baywrence
Journal-World
Fort Smith
Ark
Brddy
New Parcel Post Between U S and Greece Suspended
Postmaster reports that parcel post to Greece is suspended due to current conditions. Mail to Greece will be returned and postage refunded upon request. Also President Wilson opposes amendments creating a three member food administration board and a congressional expenditures committee in war conduct.
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U.S
Greece
Charles Eowir
Washington
United States
U. S
Wilson
Food Central
Chamberlain
Panhandle to Ottawa Auto Trip Sets Records
Mr and Mrs Dan Carey and son Fred set a record auto run from the Texas panhandle to Ottawa Kansas in about two days arriving in Ottawa after leaving at 4 am the same day. They traveled roughly 500 miles without stopping for meals, eating lunch on the move, as they crossed through to Lawrence yesterday.
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Panhandle
Ottawa
Dan Carey
Fred
Texas
Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Kansas weather report notes yesterday and today with fair skies and rising temperatures. Forecast predicts continued fair conditions with elevated highs tonight and Wednesday.
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Kansas Weather Report
Douglas County Guard Becomes Permanent Organization
A Kansas city article reports the Douglas County Guard election of officers led to a permanent organization. Officers include Tucker as president Simons as vice president and Hall as secretary A recruiting committee enrolled thirty nine members and a special committee is to seek firearms with the aide of city and state officials. The night force at the water works was armed after intruders were observed during week nights with one man seen at a window and a plan discussed to survey and possibly bomb the plant.
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Douglas County
Ene
Offiers
H. Tucker
W. C. Simons
C. Hall
W. Plery
W. Jones
The
Home Guard
Monga
F. AW. Blackmar
P. J. Dieree
Stewart
C. Stevenen
X.nedy
Kansas
J. A. Tunkel
FB. Dodds
H. H. Asher
John Os. Akers
Clarence S. Wall
Howard W. Baltz
John I. Harris
Chester A. Fulton
Oxcar J. Kian
Oscar D. Learnard
Raymond Ay Kent
George W.jones
Weil Marek
Astr Cureroll
Joseph H. Dunkel
Charles Lb. Conger
J. Grege Metthinng
Joseph B. Fugate
Herman Ol
Prank
Daddd
Hingh Blair
Peter H. Weeks
Galen L. Ware
George C. Wolf
Ak S. Hester
Frank HH. Roberts
Dan Everett Smith
Wilfred RK. McChain
August Wahi
Cameron W. Shaffer
Cyrus W. Harr
Edward Bumgardner
William HH. Fiske
Alva FE. Newby
Alfred Gilford
Willison
Clinson
Charles Ji. Osborn
Albert F. Koons
A. DL
Thyrocy Aes Stevenson
Bromer Talbothn RF. Null
Willian GC. Fox
PL F. Remington
E. H. Dunmire
Aypen
H Awrite
Lawrence
Dunmis
Rooney Case Continues Hearing Delayed In Topeka
The habeas corpus petition filed by Mrs. A C Raphael to exclude Ed Rooney as counsel for Felix Good faced postponement as Rooney promised to attend at two this afternoon. Judge Key and attorneys planned to confer before the next hearing, with Los Angeles records awaited for impact on the case involving a five year old girl adopted by Good.
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A.C. Raphael
Ed Rooney
Topeka - Trom
Felix Good
Los Angeles
California
Reeney
Harley
M Raphael
Rooney
Felixe
Scirl
Aleneton
Juvenile Court of
Raphaels Ption
Addition In Water Funds Fell Short In City Bills
City commission heard that the $18 000 additional water improvement bonds may be insufficient for the wiring work with a $9000 price overrun since delays. Ordinance to issue more funds not voted today but likely approved next meeting. Fifth Street curb project approved with dirt hauled from water works at about $800. An interment fee of $5 for mausoleum crypts was enacted. Commission meets Thursday at 2 PM to approve monthly bills.
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Celitics Commission
Ft. S. Salathiel
National Gas Companys
Waa Vead
United States
Fifth Street
Louisiana
Indiana
Mayror Francisco
Nate
Senate Finance Committee approves larger war tax package
The Senate Finance Committee voted to raise the pending war tax bill to 2.8 billion dollars with higher corporate income taxes 6 percent, new rates on individuals earning 15000 plus, and added levies on distilled spirits and beer. Additional profits tax and liquor tax revisions are expected to follow. In other news, Dr. Andreas Bard will speak at the open air union church event in the park Sunday night with Rev. E. E. Stauffer conducting.
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Washington
Senate Finance ‘Committee
Mca Hart
Oper
Andreas Bard
First Lutheran Church of
Kansas City
Luther League Camp at Cady's Grove Offers Recreation
The Luther League Camp near Cameron's Bluff provides recreation for many church youths with about fifteen residents. Day activities include swimming and boating. a vesper service is held each evening after supper. Mrs Henry Albach chaperones. Dr E E Stauffer supervises the work.
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Luther League
Cady's Grove
Cameron’s Bluff
Henry Albach
E. E. Stauffer
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