British and Entente Push in World War I Night Actions
British and Allied forces report progress on the Somme front with advances northeast from Beaumont and north from Beaucourt. Serbian and Romanian fronts show movements toward the Cerna river. Berlin reports no major new fronts but notes limited gains and German repulses in various sectors. The Italian and Balkan theaters remain active with continued fighting and official protests over regional independence issues.
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Genel Flaie
Gramps
Somme
France
Beaumont
Hane
Beaucourt
Earn Quae AL Binehes
Nea Peranne
Monastir
Cerfia
Tven
Berliny
Sayville
Minnions
Burgunia
Canatuan Nen Wefentod Yrday
War Office
Rumiankin
McDaniels Case Opens in St Joseph on Murder Charge
The McDaniels murder trial began in Buchanan County with jurors seated as state witnesses testified. Special prosecutor Fort M Lockwood outlined the case that Osear D McDaniel killed his wife to prevent a separation and allegedly secured life insurance without informing her. The first witness, coroner J J Wisser, described the morning death and inquest questions.
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St. Joseph
Osear D. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Saraly
Aileen Mossmothey
M Daniel
Optie
Maude Me
J. J. Wisser
Orestes Mitchell
McDaniel
Montana Prohibition Groups Report Spending Large
Montana state records show a 68 726 400 dollar expenditure by Prohibition in Montana plus the Montana Commercial and Labor leagues. John P. Kelley secretary of the organization filed the report noting payroll and advertising as major costs.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Montana Conmercial and Labor Leagues
John P. Kelley
Peace negotiations urged by neutrals to conference
Reports from Swiss frontier via Koelnische Zeitung claim neutrals are engaging with the American government and belligerents to convene a peace conference. The plan would start without arms being ceased and hostilities remain paused until negotiations show progress, according to official circles.
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London
Nav
Tsx
Koelnische Avitung
Estebl
City to Take Water Plant After Tax Dispute Settlement
Settlement among the city of Lawrence and the water company ends a transfer delay. The company will deduct about 2175 in real estate taxes from a 176000 purchase price and sue for additional tax amounts. City officials expect transfer deeds to be exchanged soon and may face a county tax refund claim.
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Metco
Wadtan Main
J. Fl. Mitchel
Car crashes into street rail at Fifth and Indiana
Stewart drove east on Fifth Street just after 1 a.m. and plunged across a streetcar track into a bank. The car struck a telephone pole and stopped from overturning. All occupants, Mr and Mrs Stewart, two children and a visitor, escaped injury.
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Stewart
Torm
Fifth Street
Indiana
Fifth Streets
Mrs. Stewnet
Injunction Denied Against Topeka 6-Cent Rate Order
In Topeka Kansas the Shawnee county district court denied a motion for a temporary injunction to stop the Topeka Co from enforcing a 6 cent rate and an 8 cent penalty after the tenth day and meter cutoffs for unpaid bills The suit was filed by members of the Topeka Industrial Council A hearing on a temporary restraining order was held last Monday Also note the annual nationwide sale of seals to raise funds for tuberculosis relief beginning December 1 defense concerns.
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Topeka
Kans
Topeka S Co
Shawnee County
Topeka Industrial Council
Visto
D. Cc
United States
New York Man Claims Wheat Shortage Ties to Farm Reserves
A New York observer claims farmers hold back crops and government reserves push wheat prices higher. Hartigan says reserves distort markets and raise costs for food while nine across the nation fail to lift living standards. A second notice lists January 20 as a recruiting exam date for second lieutenants with pay of 1700 dollars.
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New York
Hartigan
Mr. Hartigan
Weather Report For Kansas Tonight
Fragmentary weather note indicates eastern regions and southern portions may see changes tonight with varying conditions. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Roads Men Prepare for Real Work After Convention
A legislative committee was formed at the two day convention to liaise with lawmakers for better highway laws. Frank Smith of Thanet led the session with delegates stressing data from other states and the need to study experiences before enacting measures. Fort Beaty was chosen as the pace setter, with Topeka and Lawrence figures noted among supporters.
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Frank Smith
Thanet
Tieca Seitian
Opanivar
Atlea
Topeka
F. Maey
Tonganoxie
Tates
Los
Fort Beaty
Tupekis
Fie Cantaittor
Massacre of Foreigners Reported Near Parral
A Chinese refugee in Parral said foreign residents including Americans Germans Chinese French and Syrians were killed by Villa bandits after a massacre night. He added Arabs and Hebrews also died and that many Chinese were killed in Parral and Santa Wasualia with rumors Edgar Kock German counselor possibly dead. Five Americans were known to have reached Culivent Sit fon from Vaall and a mother in law of Theodore Boeumfler corroborated the killings.
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Paso
Tes
Central
Chihuahui
Theodore Boeumfler
Fiminez
Billine
Treniuller
Parrah
Edgar Kock
de Parral
Santa Wasualia
Sit Fon
Vaal
Parcal
Aad
Federal aid explained for Kansas road program
George A. Ricker, highway engineer and former New York deputy commissioner, described federal aid rules to Kansas highway officials. He said the act requires state matching funds and is not pork. He urged a centralized road commission to manage funds and emphasized money would be used on the same highway system rather than scattered among counties.
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Kansas
George A. Ricker
New Yor
Ricker
Leary
Tigker Eitiel
Romney
Hin Wits
New York
First of North Side Addresses to Be Given Tomorrow
Prof A C Terrill of the University will speak tomorrow from the pulpit of Lawrence Christian church as the first in a series of lectures. The second lecture is set for November 26 by Hugo Wedell, University of C A. The third is December 3 by Registrar George Q Foster, and the fourth by Dean Kelly of the University school of education the following Sunday.
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North Side
A.C. Terrill
Uni
Lawrence Christian Church
Hugo Wedell
University. of
C. A
George QO. Foster
Kel Ily
University School of Education
Nebraska Scores Three Points First Half Summary
Nebraska scores three points in the opening half as Corr, Corral, and Eld contribute on the forward line. Kansas defense tightens but Nebraska maintains the lead with disciplined play and steady shooting.
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Nebraska
CORR
Early Kansas Nebraska grid clash described with notes on plays
A detailed account of the Kansas versus Nebraska football game cites turnovers and key rushes. It covers opening kickoff, early drives, Gardner and Cook advances, and contends Nebraska faced a tough defense while Kansas receivers and kickers made progress. Nebraska songs and crowd scenes are noted alongside field conditions and weather cues.
Seven Bras Jasual Players In Poor Condition
A fragmented report notes seven players from Jasual in poor condition with Nex dwss expressing confidence this year.
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Ne— x Dwss
Indecent Conduct Charges Filed in Police Court
Two couples appeared in police court this morning on indecent conduct charges. A fine was imposed in each case. The proceedings referenced a Lawrence Street area and a pedestrian path near Ninth Street. Work on a related project was noted as ongoing at the time.
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Polee
Campaign Expense Notes in County Attorney Race
Candidates filed campaign expense statements with the county clerk as the filing deadline passed. The largest documented spenders included Geo. Brune at 100, Her a LC, Stevenson Krup at 141.30, B. Enick at 101.00, and J. Pugate at 2a sau TAG, showing spending varied widely despite outcomes.
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Cartyng An i Cahipalen
TL. Jones
Hera LC
Stevenson Krup
B. Eniick
Pugate
Nebraska alums rally as Woodward protest sparks grid game
In Lincoln Nebraska hundreds of alumni gather for homecoming and a Nebraska versus Kansas game amid controversy over Woodward's eligibility. Officials report no protest filed though athletic manager Hamilton notes Woodward enrolled late and was limited to ten hours of coursework.
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Lintcoln
Neb
Nebraska
Nebra Athletic
W. O. Hamilton
Woodward
Heal
Hamilton
Hawker
Clark
Kansas
Lawray
Lincoln
Kav
Ames
Mexican Worker Shot Near Lecamptom Station
A Mexican laborer, Tuschuel Gankelles, was shot while working on the extra grog between Lecamptom’s Santa Fe station and town core. He lay midway on the road, dying from wounds as the Sheriff, Marshal, and doctor attended. No witnesses.
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Tuschuel Gankelles
Lecormpton
Banta Fe
Gonzales
W Clanalam
Ccl
Griggario
Cuis Matil Et Diel
Lecampton
Bern
University Typhoid Death Toll Rises Among Reno County Students
Vern Bramwell of Pretty Prairie dies after contracting typhoid at the University. He is the second Reno County student to die from the illness following Paul Fluxman who died in March. A memorial talk by Dr Wintigh at Scots Hall and an organ recital by Prof C S Skilton are announced.
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Vern Kanay
Pretty Prairie
Peel
Vern Bramivel
Reno County
Paul Fluxman
Ur. Hall
Wintighd
Scots Hall
Northini
Meyers Hall
United States
C. S. Skilton
Univn School of Fine Arts
Fraser Hall
Florence Butler
Skilton
MacDowell Colony
Peterboro
New Hampshire
Douglas County Opens Small Debtor's Court Under New Jurisdiction
The county establishes a Small Debtor's Court with authority over debts and accounts not exceeding set limits. Judge Weber presides without pay and cases move without traditional costs. appeals by defendants may incur a $15 attorney fee if the appeal fails. The court will use postal, phone, or mail summons and will meet at Judge Weber's residence.
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Ander
Weber Wis
Weber
Hithen
Douglas County
Milling Company Protests Narrowing of Street in Bridge Plan
Officials from the interurban company and Missouri Valley Bridge Company, along with Bowersock Milling, discussed the south fill of the Missouri River bridge and the removal of the interurban track to allow construction of the All. The oiling company argued the arrangement would narrow the street to twenty four feet at its low level. The conference continued after tea.
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Interurban Company
Missouri Valley Bridge Company
Bowersock Alilfing
Mewaw River
Chusetts Street
Teaoth
No Games of Chance in Suffrage Bazaar
Chicago scoop notes no games of chance at the Chicago Political League suffrage bazaar to aid the movement. Mrs Anrinette Stokes Thompson, president, says the plan seeks to protect decorum while raising funds for national goals and local campaigns.
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Chicago
Chicago Political League
Anrinette Stokes Thompson
Court hearing and legal notices report in midweek session
Court cases set for Wednesday as Douglas County civil docket reorganizes hearing schedule. National Bank awards judgment against WIFL Reynolds with interest. Maude Joyce granted a divorce with support provisions. Police confiscate liquor from Floyd Sample. liquor held for county action. Mormon Church president Lyman dies at 76. succession lines noted. Local draft reports show 14 men drafted from Topeka and Lawrence combined.
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Tn District Court Verday
Wats National Bank
Wifl Reynolds
Maude
Moline Pow Coys
Whipple Georgy AL Siler
Clarence W. i Gould
Carmpbell
Chas
Davinsone
Hen Clark
Thirrsett
Alfert Va Dieness
Parsons
Sal
Mrs. Food
Whiting Yao
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