Civic Delegates Discuss Management And Elections
Delegates at the Kansas Municipalities convention discuss the commission manager form, city efficiency, and the role of elections. Abilene’s city manager system cited as revived town, with engineers' reports, street, water, and sewer improvements, and cost savings highlighted.
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Newton
Kansas
Wichita
Aeiny
Pone
Kenyon Hiddle
Abilene
Lesane US
Riddie
Mr Riddle
Sieécess
Riddle
Commission government praised with cautions for urban reform
Professor C A Dykstra of the University of Kansas notes that commission government has been effective in limiting irresponsible action and speeding public service but criticizes its administration. He points to narrowed responsibility, voter issues in water mains, and questions about carrying out prudent, economical policy by a small at large body.
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C. A. Dykstra
University of
Water Main
Night Attack at Naco Ends in Desultory Siege
Naco Mex Oct 8 The desultory siege of Naco was enlivened by sharp vigorous attacks last night as American officers predicted a storming attempt. General Hil commanding the Carranza garrison threw his entire line into action replying to heavy shelling and simultaneous flank assaults.
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Naco
Mex
Hil
Cara Ranza
Studebaker Sale Between Local Autocraft and Thorne
David Babb of Lawrebee Motor Car Co sold a Studebaker to Henry Thorne yesterday. The brief transfer involved a domestic vehicle deal with the local auto dealer recording the sale.
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David Babb
Lawrebee Motor Cdr Company
Studebaker
Henry Thorne
Clubhouse plans discussed for country club expansion
The Board of Directors heard preliminary sketches for a new clubhouse and two tennis courts. Planning aims to begin construction soon with asphalt paving considered. Grounds crews gather rock for the foundation and a rock road idea may be debated next meeting.
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Country Club
Aetiey
Local Merchants Open Fashion Show With Aeroplane Flight
Lawrence merchants report a successful fashion show opening as windows begin to bloom with displays. An aeroplane flight by Joseph Pendhayn soared to 600 feet before a tree collision. no serious damage. Three bands march streets as Parisian style ideas arrive amid renewed local commerce excitement.
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Lawrence
Joseph Pendhayn
Paris
Haskell
Uniter- Bilv
Wirst
Unsettled Weather With Showers Forecast
Rainfall expected with unsettled conditions continuing tonight and Friday. Probable showers favored in the eastern portion. Forecast indicates mixed skies and variable winds as a transition to cooler air. Localities may see brief showers and brief breaks in rain through the period.
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Imic
Bulletin roundup from Antwerp to London and Rome
Censored messages report reinforcements to besieged Antwerp, British submarine sinks a German destroyer in the North Sea, Bulgaria reportedly enters the war besieging Nis city, inquiry finds Moltke dismissal false, and the Battle of Three Rivers near Lille may decide the campaign.
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Antwerp
London
North Sea
Warning to public on flight times and fire bell signals
The notice asks people to beware when flights will be pulled and that the fire bell will sound one tap at the aviator’s start. It states expected pull times at 1 AM and 3 PM, with the bell indicating a delayed start.
Hiram Gregg Appointed New Post Office Carrier
Hiram Gregg, long a substitute on the post office carrier staff, was appointed to the regular carrier force today by Postmaster Finch to ease congestion in the south and southwestern city areas. Finch had sought an additional carrier for a year but only authorized Gregg’s appointment now, bringing the staff to 13 carriers to deliver daily mail to Lawrence residents.
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Hiram Gregg
Finch
Gregg
Lawrence
Charged With Insanity Held for Probate Court Trial
Haines Brisham is held at the county jail awaiting trial in probate court Saturday. The charge states he is of unsound mind.
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Haines Brisham
Big Game Saturday Haskell Indians Face Kansas City Test
Haskell Indians prepare for a decisive Saturday clash in Kansas City against the St. Louis eleven. The squad, led by fullback Ben Powell, seeks to pile up points and prove their strength after a previous defeat by a strong opponent. Local supporters highlight Powell’s past Carlisle era honors and expect a competitive showing from the veteran team.
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Haskell Indians
B.C
Kansas City
Redskins
Hline
Haskell
St. Louis
Lawrence
Notre Dame
Big Ben ‘Powell
Haskell Eleven
Carlisle
Rothrock Sues County for 10000 Over Wakarusa Bridge Crash
Ira Rothrock filed a district court suit against the county seeking 10000 in damages for destruction of his threshing machine when it fell through the Date ton bridge over the Wakarusa about three years ago. He contends the bridge was repaired improperly and the supporting beams were not correctly replaced, causing him serious injury and alleging the county is liable.
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Suis
Ira Rothrock
Wakarusa
Rothrack
Rothrock
Quakers Endorse Neutrality and Aid to Enemies
Executive committee to address a British Friends Council request for funds to help German Austrian and Serbian enemies in Britain as World War I raises debate on aid and neutrality. Dinner planned with Edgar Nicholson Clark Brown and Joseph Mills to discuss the issue and future convention action.
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Wilson
Society of Friends
Friends Council
Edgar Nicholson
Richmond
Clark Brown
Idwa
Joseph J. Mills
Bulgarians Besiege Istip in Serbia amid rumor of war shift
A Belgian cablegram relayed by The Central News quotes the Vienna Reichspost claiming Bulgarians have besieged Istip, Serbia, and fought Serbians, suggesting Bulgaria may have joined Germany and Austria in the war. No official confirmation exists, and irregularities in reports are possible.
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Washington D. C
Get. S
Belgium
Legation
Antwerp
Ostend
Gentral News
Vienna
Reichspost
Istip
Servia
Bulgaria
Germany
Austsia
Hinshaw’s New Trial Motion Set for Supreme Court
The motion for a new trial in the case of Justin Hinshaw will be heard in the Supreme Court tomorrow. Hinshaw was found guilty of forgery in two trials, in the district court and again in the Supreme Court. The court will consider the motion for a new trial.
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Justin Hinshaw
Supreme Court
Hinshaw
District Court
Von Moltke Remains in Command Despite Report
Rome, Oct. 8. Reports in German military circles claimed Von Moltke was removed from command of the general staff. Investigations show the erroneous report arose from an office change where Voighthetz succeeded Von Stein. Von Moltke retains his post.
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Rome
von Moltke
Vor. Voighthetz
von Stein
Investigation of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Begins
An investigation into the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad by the Interstate Commerce Commission will start October 16 before Commissioner Clements. The inquiry will assess railroad operations and practices.
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Washington
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements
Witt Pleads For Civic Advancement In Cleveland
Peter Witt of Cleveland urged civic advancement and control of public utilities in a downtown speech. He warned against political party franchises and advocated local ownership of street railways to allow two cent fares, arguing for better city services and municipal governance. He faced audience questions for most of the event.
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Peter’ Witt
Cleveland
Witt
Worge
Public Utility Service
New York
Springfield
United States
Anxiotr
Indians Scrimmage JXee Squad At McCook Field
The Saskell Indians and JXee squad met on McCook football field for a scrimmage. Both teams were evenly matched with steady gains, and spectators predicted a tightly contested game.
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Haskell
McCook
Saskell Indians
JX. Ee
Woman Freed After Holdup Case Lacks Evidence
May Lewis was released from the county jail this morning after being charged with assisting in a hold up of George Buzzard about a month ago. Buzzard provided the only evidence, and Lewis denied any involvement in the holdup.
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May Lewis
Ce Ee
George Buzzard
Buzzard
German Plane Drops Bombs Over Paris Suburbs
A German aeroplane over Paris and suburbs Aubervilliers and Saint Denis dropped five bombs at about 9 o'clock this morning. One fell near a, wounding three persons. The others caused no further harm.
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Paris
Oct. S
Aubereutierse
Saint Denis
LINE BATTLE MAY DECIDE FRONT IN EUROPE
Allies on the west wing advance near the Belgian border as German forces press in the Lille region. The battle of the Three Rivers may decide the eastern campaign. In Przemysl the Russians bombard the fortress. Austrians fail to relieve it. German troops retreat after Nieman river clash with heavy losses.
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London
Conbern
Belgium
Oal
Lille
Three Rivers
Przemysl
Nieman
Hijls
Hear the Christian Churell Orchestra at Enksen's Tonight
The Christian Churell Orchestra performs tonight at Still 10 venue inside Enksen's Furniture Store. Local residents are invited to enjoy a noontime concert amid shop displays, with free seating and a brief intermission.
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Christian Churell
Enksen
Impeachment Charges Prompt Justice Wright Resigns
Associate Justice Daniel Wright of the District of Columbia resigned effective November 15 after impeachment charges were filed by a Washington banker. The case, pending in the House Judiciary Committee, recalls Wrights earlier national attention for sentencing labor leader Samuel Gompers and others for contempt of court.
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Washington
Dniel Wright
District ‘of Columbia
House
Wilson
WwWright
Sannel J . Gompers
Antwerp siege draws global focus amid heavy shelling
Reports from Oct 8 say Prince Albert urged Belgian men 18 to 30 to rally as Antwerp faces intensified bombardment. German artillery using lighter howitzers widens the ring around the city while the garrison receives reinforcements. Berlin cites gains near outer forts as heavy fighting continues along the Nethe river. Refugees in Ostend confirm bombardment voices.
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Antwerp
Prince Albert
Nethe
Seheldt
Berlin
Ostend
Red Cross Fund Gridiron Meet Planned by Haskell and KU
Plans emerge for a football game in Kansas City to raise funds for the American Red Cross. Coaches Wheaton and Kennedy express willingness. details remain undecided as teams weigh travel costs and arrangements.
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Haskell
University of Kansas
Kansas
American Red Cross Fund
Wheaton
Kennedy
German Berlin HQ statement on French and Russian actions
Berlin dispatch: official Berlin statement says French attacks in the Argonne and Verdun areas were repulsed, while Russian operations in Suwalki region were stopped with 27,000 prisoners and nine machine guns lost. In western Poland near Ivangorod, 4,800 prisoners captured. Antwerp activity noted. Ea Parsons unveils new wall case enhancing store appearance.
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London
Det
Berlin
Reuter
France
Argone
Verdun
Antwerp
Nethe
Suwalki
Poland
Ivangorod
Panic and bombardment terrorize Antwerp crowd
Censored report from Antwerp describes German aircraft bombing seven houses and killing many as residents flee toward the railroad station. The city wracked by fear, then later calm as belief grows the cat forces can stop Germans. Belgian army retreats to forts and censors mark key terms.
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Antwerp
Hague
London
Lnnatic
Néthe
Ostend
Flanders
Holland
Belgium
Shells Fall in Place Verte Bombardment Rages
London reports Antwerp endured a furious bombardment last night with 16 inch shells falling near Place Verte close to the cathedral. A Ghent telegraph quotes a Star correspondent describing heavy shelling from the German guns as dawn broke.
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London
Antwerp
Star
Ghent
Shelly
German Forces in France Reported at 23 Active Corps
London reports German forces in France and Belgium totaling 23 active army corps, augmented by 18 reserve corps. Allies are said to hold their ground on the extreme left while German attacks in other sectors are described as repulsed. A critical struggle is noted on the right, which remains undecided.
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London
France
Belgium
Wendwehr
Landstrum
Gaimo
Cavalry Forges At Grips In France and Russia
Paris Dispatch reports the left wing of our forces facing German advances north of Arras and near the Belgian frontier with cavalry operations expanding. In the Somme Oise area we retook much lost ground while German strength to the north of the Aisne appeared reduced. Verdun St Mihiel positions remain contested and Meuse header actions show enemy withdrawal on the heights. In East Prussia the Russian offensive continues with spirited fighting near Sawalki and along the frontier west of Sawalki.
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Paris
Nord
Arras
Somme
Oise
Rove
Aisne
Rheims
Meuse
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Hattonelater
Woetre
Apremono
Lorraine
Vosges
Russia
East Prussia
Sawalki
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America
Italy
von Moltkh Nosr
Tom Johnson
Przemys
Justice Wright
House Judiciary
Nies and
Namur
Essen
von Wyek
Liege
RED Gross Fund
K. U
Ea. Parsons
Grips
Roye
the Aisne
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