Pershing near Paris at Rue De Varenne home
General Pershing recently moved from a Paris hotel to a fine house at Rue De Varenne 50 near his headquarters. The home, once Cortchakoff’s estate, was leased by Ogden Mills of New York for the general. He praised General Petain’s article on why we fight and the need for a lasting peace. Canadian troops surged toward Lens and Avion, advancing to within a mile of Lens after a two mile front assault amid heavy fire. An aerial duel over Lens saw a Canadian triplane down a German two-seater at 20,000 feet. In Alsace, Wattweiler near Thann faced a German attack last night per the war office.
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Paris
Jung
Pershing
Rue de Varenne
Prince Cortchakoff
Ogden Mills
New York
Army Bulletin
Petain
France
Avion
Lens
Leauvette
Souchez
Nova
Sergeant rallies Russians in Carpathian attack
In Vetrograd on June 28 a Siberian ex convict sergeant led fifty volunteers in a surprise assault on German positions. He climbed the breastworks and bombed the enemy, sabered two, and with eighteen followers seized several strongholds. His actions earned an officer's commission and widespread promotion within his division.
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Siberian
Vetrograd
Carpathians
Siberia
American Aviator Lost in Air Fight Over France
Corporal James Hall of Colfax Iowa a Lafayette Escadrille member believed killed after a battle with seven German planes. His machine fell within French lines. Hall author of Kitchener's Mob joined the American squadron recently after British army wounds. Sub-Lieut Dorme, a skilled flyer with twenty German kills, has been missing since May 25.
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Iowa
James Hall
Colfax
Lafayette Escadrille
Herald
Hall
German Brutality Awakens Lawrence at Mass Red Cross Drive
Rev Howard J Clifford of Flint spoke at a large Lawrence Red Cross campaign meeting praising Allied sacrifices and denouncing German atrocities in Belgium and France. He urged all Americans to support the Red Cross, noting German conduct toward women and children and warning against pro German sentiment.
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Howard J. Clifford
Flint
Michigan
War Speech Urges Red Cross Support and Mercy
A speaker denounces German war conduct and praises the Red Cross as the world’s most merciful force. He urges donations from one dollar upward, detailing how funds build beds, hospitals, and care for wounded. He ends with a personal note, recalling a brother killed in battle and the desire to visit his grave.
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Red Cross
Jim
Band Concert Tonight by First Regiment Musicians
The First Regiment band offers an outdoor South Park concert tonight at 8. Program includes Our Country First March, Feast of Lanterns Overture, Forget-Me-Not Intermezzo, Mo-Ana Hawaiian Waltz, Waterson selection, Arabian Nights Intermezzo, My Home Town Girl selection, For the Freedom of the World March, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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South Park
First Regiment
M.L. Like
Bennett
Macbeth
Mo-Ana
Oleson
Waterson
Berlin
Snyder
Schulz
King
Hirsch
Zamecnik
Dairymen to Meet in Lawrence Saturday
Forty delegates from the Kansas City trade district of the Kansas Dairymen's Association will meet in Lawrence to push the association's interests in the territory. The Kaw Valley Milk Producers Association, welcomed by the local Chamber of Commerce, will host. Speakers include Arthur W. Garvin and O. Browning, with A. L. Neale directing the program. attendance will be smaller due to the wheat harvest.
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Kansas City
Kansas Dairymen’s Association
Lawrence
Kaw Valley Milk Producers Association
Chamber of Commerce
A. L. ‘Neale
Kansas State’ Agricultural College
Arthur W. Garvin
Midland
Concert at Warrensburg by Butler and guests
Dean Harold L. Butler of the school of fine arts Mrs Florence H Butler reader and Miss Marriott Greissinger pianist will give a concert at the state normal school Warrensburg Missouri Friday evening June 29 This is Mr Butler's first concert outside the state since he came to Kansas in September 1915.
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Warrensburg
Harold L. Butler
School of Fine Arts
Florence H. Butler
Marriott Greissinger
State Normal School
Butler
Kansas
Smugglers Caught After Rio Grande Crossing
A cavalry patrol halted a band of about thirty Mexicans carrying ammunition across the Rio Grande near Rocky Ford seven miles east of El Paso. Two smugglers were captured while the rest fled into Mexico. The ammunition found in the river is under guard. Also, A. P. Bryant departed for St. Louis to visit his two sons, C. B. Bryant and C. B. Bryant, in the regular army.
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el Paso
Rio Grande
Rocky Ford
Here
Mexico
A. P. Bryant
St. Louis
Mr. C. B. Bryant
C. B. Bryant
Racing Program for the Kansas Grand Circuit at Lawrence Fair
The Kansas Grand Racing Circuit announces its 1910 season with Lawrence hosting Sept 18 21 as part of the Douglas county fair. Early closing entries for speed events close July 2. purses for two and three year olds, pacing and trotting range from 100 to 300 dollars.
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Lawrence Fair Association
Lawrence
Topeka
Moberly
Columbia
Marshall
Independence
Carthage
Kansas
Coffeyville
Kan
Chanute
C. W. Murphy
Douglas County Fair Association
Kansas Oversubscribed Red Cross Campaign Exceeds Two Million
Kansas contributions to the Red Cross are projected to top 2 million dollars. Campaign head E J McLaughlin, citing data from more than half the counties, reported 1.5 million on record with 40 counties yet to report. He contrasted with an unauthenticated report predicting failure to meet quota. Seventh district leads, Fourth district trails in final tallies.
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Red Cross
Kansas
E. J. Mclaughlin
McLaughlin
John Barleycorn Faces Loss of Nationality
A wry note hints that the figure of John Barleycorn could soon be stateless. The line suggests brewing or distilling roots are under scrutiny or cultural shifts affecting traditional identity.
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John Barleycorn
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Weather bulletin records a yesterday morning reading of 69 and 86 degrees in two locations with light rainfall reported at 0.43 inch. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change.
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Lee Reese
COUBY
Utilities Commission Weighs Water Bond Interest During Construction
Lawrence officials pressed that interest on water bonds during plant construction be paid from operating funds, risking a rate hike from 62 to about 80 cents monthly. Utilities members took the matter under advisement, noting possible added bonds for contractor damages, while a report to the advisory committee and city commissioners is to follow.
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Lawrence
State Utilities Commission
Topeka
Utilities Commission
Supreme Court
Harley
Dunmire
T. N. Veath
Citizens’ Advisory Water Committee
Weidlein a Lieutenant Gets Commission in Tony James' Company
The National Guard appointments for Lawrence were announced by Adjutant General Martin. William J. Weidlein, former KU football star and Midland College coach at Atchison, was named second lieutenant in Company B Kansas Engineers led by Captain Tony James. Myron S. Collins was commissioned first lieutenant in Company M and will serve as chaplain of the Third Regiment. Collins is the Methodist minister at Tonganoxie, previously pastor at Eudora, with Chicago YOOM.CL. AL work background noted.
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Tony James
Company of Engineers
National Guard
Lawrence
Martin
William J. Weidlein
K. UL
Midland College
Atchison
Kansas Engineers
Myron $. Collins
Collins
Tonganoxie
May Lower Coal Prices Conference Action Sets Maximums
A conference of 400 coal operators from all producing states acted to lower coal prices by passing resolutions. They authorize their companies to set maximum prices for coal free on board cars at mines in districts named by the secretary of the interior, the federal trade commission, and the council of the national coal production committee.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Trade Commission
Council of National Coal Production Committee
Death of Frau Von Kuhlmann in Constantinople
A Constantinople dispatch reports the death from typhus in Turkey of Frau Von Kuhlmann, wife of the German ambassador to Turkey. Dr. Von Kuhlmann formerly served at the German embassy in Washington.
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Turkey
Jasel
Switzerland
Constantinople
Frau von Kuhlmann
von Kuhlmann
Washington
Families Motored to Atchison for Visit
Reverend E. E. Stauffer and B. G. Gustafson with their families traveled to Atchison for a brief visit today and plan to return to Lawrence tomorrow.
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Atchison
E. E. Stauffer
B. G. Gustafson
Lawrence
Varsity Theater to Aid Social Service League in Lawrence
The Lawrence Social Service League receives all proceeds from Monday’s Varsity theater sales donated by Lloyd Ware. The Red Cross redirected its offer to support local social service work. Mrs. J. H. Cohn oversees ticket sales for the event featuring The Hero of Submarine D-2, with multiple showings as donations to a city relief effort.
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Social Service League of
Lawrence
Varsity Theater
Lloyd Ware
Bowersock
Varsity Theaters
Social Service League
Lawrence Institution
Red Cross
Social Service
J. H. Cohn
Mr. Ware
Cyrus Townsend Brady
League
First Kansas War Hero Henry Krebs Dies in Colorado
Henry Krebs of Clay Center became the first Kansas casualty in the present war after enlisting in the army and dying of pneumonia at Fort Logan, Colorado. Gov Capper sent a sympathy letter to his parents praising the sacrifice for freedom and noting Kansas will honor his memory.
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Henry Krebs
Clay Center
Fort Logan
Topeka
Kansas
Germany
Capper
John Krebs
Krebs
Clay County
Colorado
Recruiting for Regulars Opens in Lawrence
Sergeant William Sandusky and Private Gray arrived in Lawrence and opened a recruiting station at the Lawrence House. They will stay until Sunday morning to provide information to prospective volunteers during President Wilson's designated recruiting week aiming to enroll 70 000 men. Enlistment age is 18 to 40, with pay for privates raised to 30 dollars monthly and government provision of food clothing and equipment. Non commissioned officers earn more and advancement is open to industrious intelligent men.
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William Sandusky
Gray
Regular Army
Lawrence
Lawrence House
Sandusky
Ottawa
Baldwin
Wilson
IS Recovering From Attack
Arthur Marks, attacked by a bulldog in front of his home Sunday afternoon, spent a short time downtown yesterday. Wounds on his legs, especially the right leg, are serious but healing. He is improving rapidly and is now out of danger, though he will need rest. The attacking dog is confined to check for rabies. no disease suspected at present.
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Arthur Marks
Plan for Women’s Ball Game at 4:30 Friday
A baseball game between two teams organized from women working in the University summer session is planned for 4:30 Friday afternoon.
Daniels Tells of United War Action
Annapolis June 28 America shows a democracy of 100 million can wage war efficiently with unity of spirit Secretary Daniels told nearly 200 Naval Academy graduates the country is behind the government and the war effort He cited voluntary service the draft and bond issues as proven acts of national resolve and said the nation fights without hatred or vengeance with broad support for taxation and Red Cross campaigns.
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Annapolis
America
Daniels
Naval Academy
Congress
Red Cross Society
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Sion
No Wheat Speculation Plan Announced by Food Administration
Chicago reports government food control plans grant absolute control of the wheat trade with no speculation allowed while buying and selling other grains remains unrestricted. Representatives of the grain exchange met Hoover and Barnes in Washington, with details withheld pending official release.
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Chicago
Griffin
Board of Trade
Grain Exchange of the
United States
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Julius M. Barnes
Food Administration
Mr. Hoover
AOIN
Rainfall General Delays Harvest in Douglas County
Moderate to heavy rains drenched northeast Kansas to the Nebraska line, with Kaw Valley receiving the heaviest downpour. A half inch fell around Lawrence, aiding corn and other crops after a dry spell, while the southwest saw only traces and western counties reported no rain. Surface runoff occurred in places despite the rainfall helping crops.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Kansas
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Kaw Valley
Lawrence
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Thana
Taris
Wattweiler
Thann
Alsace
War Office
Methodist Church
Mr. Clifford
Atlantic
Dave
Belgium
Baby Keet
Springfield
England
Gen. Pershing
Guard of Honor
Pitcairn Campbell
British War Office
Co. W. Murphy
Kansas Weather Report
Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Weidlein
Varsity
Sergt. Sandusky
United War Action
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