Petrograd Taken by Bolsheviks in Last Stand Report
Reports from Soviet lines say Petrograd has fallen under Bolshevik control as forces concentrate for a final defense. The story notes a dramatic shift in command and mounting resistance in the city.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
1
Swedish Consuls Relay News on Yudeniteh Advances to Moscow
Washington officials received dispatched reports from Swedish consuls on the Finnish border claiming Northwestern Russian forces under General Yudeniteh made progress toward Moscow and Petrograd. The reports remain unconfirmed with Allied circles doubting a Bolshevik collapse as forces concentrate near Voronezh and along the central Soviet line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petragead
Krevak
Prder
Yuleniteh
State Department
Vna Kwok
Sweden
Stockholm Teilags
Bolsheviki
Abcessio
Abcessio’ With Cony Denikine
Deniine
Rruv
Russit
Ris
Branstortt
Tle
Te Petrogech
Scandinavia
Gatebina
Potrevin
Tsarke-Selo
Nicholas
Krasnoye Selo
Local Dairies Discuss Industry Reform Plans
Albert Horman of Minneapolis urged a new local dairy group at the Chamber of Commerce to organize the industry. He said immediate steps are essential to improve working conditions and protect dairy workers, but no concrete plans were started at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Horman
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Misouri-Kranswisciation
Mtory
Dor County Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting
The Dor County Red Cross chapter schedules its annual meeting for Wednesday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The newly elected president will chair, Prof W W Davis will speak on the peace program, and officers reports plus plans for next year’s work will be discussed. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorertounty
Red Crew
Chaiman
W. W. Davis
Nivd
Wil
France
Weather brief for yesterday and today
The report notes yesterday's high and low temperatures and today's forecasted values. Maximum and minimum readings are listed for yesterday and today with time references.
Students draft own constitution at university senate
The Men’s Student Council moves to adopt a university constitution placing disciplinary powers with students if approved. A committee drafts the document for Senate submission and possible board review, with faculty and student leaders named among those supporting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciseinhance Velomition
Univer
Phionine
Tote Board of Administration
Chanevilor Vrankpitirong
Senate
Denen
Dean Escy de
Till “Talon
Robert Albach
Tank Herriott
Vey Rupienthal
George Kistles
Prul
Teh Terteee
Tate Croeyty
Uuels Pordurpidt
Seth
Boosting Boy Scouts Trip Highlights Speaker's Tour
A report details Greer visiting towns including York Pennsylvania and Taverenence to speak on scout work and mother materials for a series of articles. He appeared before local clubs, is a Lebanon Valley College graduate, and is noted as an artist in pig poetry piano or vocal numbers. The trip began June 2 and will continue for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Feort
Greer
Yoorka
York Pennsylvanit
Yeats
Jane
Escorted from Town After Vagrancy Arrests
Thursday evening Edwert Grimm s and James Ross were arrested on a charge of vagrancy. They were ordered by a constable of Poetico James Mon roy to leave town at once and an officer followed to enforce the order. A special commission appointed by the British Government is still winding up the affairs of the Great Exhibition held at the Crystal Palace in London in 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwert Grimms
James Ross
Tanirf
Poetico
James Monroy
Ones
Crystal Palace
London
JESS BRINGS PAMBLY TO VIEW DADDY IN MOVIES
Maynard leads trans continental race as Omelon assigned and Lieut Pearson distances grow on return journey. Report details a farm origin, theatre audience reaction, and evolving positions with a focus on Maynard Pearson and competing pilots as the race continues toward the final leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Pambly
Daddy
Chicago
Lieut
Maynard
Om Diette Ascint Agadrse
Lewert Phar
Chiswre
Erank
Tim
Wrboo
Nebraska
Muchre
Fer Olnaivs
Alexander Pearson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mayrard
J. O. Donethives
Pearson
Mitler
Baltale
San Francisco
San Franciso de Minceta
Severteen
Ed Bed Cross Plans Discussed by Chapter Members
The article outlines the activities of a local Red Cross chapter including planning sessions, committee roles, and upcoming drives. It notes approvals from district leadership and mentions key participants and venues for meetings and training.
WILSON OPERATION DISCUSSION LOOMS IN TENSE MONTHS
A fragmented report discusses potential medical plans for President Wilson. References to doctors Young and Haotins suggest a careful evaluation of surgery versus delaying any operation. The text hints at political and hospital considerations amid uncertainty about the president’s health.
Kansas to Offer Bonus Payments to Veterans
Kansas to pay a bonus to men who served in the recent war. A state official said payments would be about 8150 per man, with allotments ranging from 10 to 30 dollars. The move aims to recognize service and support veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Health officials warn on illness as warm weather nears
Health officials say sickness from various causes remains low while precautionary measures are still in place. Welfare officers inspect baiting houses and tracer stores as city materialists prepare a report due by early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efi
Ad Health
Wet
Wet:aml Ke Ancersnn, «Nrtory
Lars
Howe
Rade Fran
Imik
Ban on Saturday Baths and Water Main Failure
A local report describes a sixteenth inch water main being widened to ten inches for cleaning, causing disruptions and prompting a temporary bath ban on Saturday. Crews faced substantial dirt buildup at the North Indiana Street plant, with pipe work revealing longer neglect of the system and ongoing repairs to restore water service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Cherie
Third Street
Indiana Street
Water Department
Wits
Sapa
Saas A
Beluase
Tyre
Hitnen Treet
Oneunsettis
Frenc ie Mal Slow and Odd Letter Fragments
Fragmentary OCR style text with scattered phrases and odd spellings mentioning Fre ncie Mal Slow Foo One Letter Took sixty six Fears Ta Ga Distances of 10 Wales Pars Oot and references to a fete, Debby, Nady Adetter, and various garbled terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Hamar Robbery At Cystuer Stirs City Response
A report details a burglary incident in Hamar with a suspect described as the robber. The article notes a tense city reaction and ongoing police investigation, with residents urged to stay vigilant.
Untitled historical fragment hints at ancient civilization wine use
Fragmentary text references ancient civilizations and wine customs. Mentions Mesopotamian or Armenian contexts and cultivation themes. Names and locations are unclear due to OCR errors, leaving a vague discussion of early agriculture and viticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saen
Armenia
Officers Banquet Tonight Forms Reserve Officers Group
Reserve officers from the Army Navy and Marine Corps will meet at the Eldridge hotel tonight after a supper at 6 to organize a local social and service society. Attendance is urged for all who have applied for reserve commissions and for names not yet inv ited. The committee aims to establish a national organization with Lawrence as charter chapter. Meeting adjourns by 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Eldridge
Oelock
Lawrence
Raype
Submarine Threat and Allied Anti-Sub Tactics Recorded
The War Cabinet Blue Book notes that 170 German U boats were destroyed by Allied navies during the war, with a total of 270 in the enemy fleet. The British French and American forces developed distinct submarine detection systems and shared results to improve effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Cabinet
Labor and Capital Seek Harmony at National Conference
Labor and management press for collective bargaining rights as conciliation spirit flows at the national industrial conference. Representatives from labor and rail labor groups urge a clear, unified approach and view government action as a last resort to ensure cooperation and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worsington
Get
Groun
Textbook Scarcity Affects Schools and Postwar Supply
Reads like a report on ongoing textbook shortages delaying lessons. Schools, publishers, and stores face delays and rationing of key volumes. Shortages push back ordering fulfilled through months, with concern over material delivery after Christmas.
Austria Ratifies Peace Treaty in St. Gersee Accord
The Austrian national assembly today ratified the St. Gerseen peace treaty. The vote passed without forceful opposition as the German party, unified, presented a favorable stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
National Assembly
St. Gerseen
Atenees
Highway Commission Plans to Improve County Crossings
The state highway commission and Douglas County officers agree to upgrade grade crossings by removing sharp turns and visual obstructions. County Engineer B J Wolfe notes many curvy farm lanes need widening or diversion to meet state safety standards and to align road and track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazar Highway Commission
Douglas County
State Highway Commission
J. Wolfe
Highway Commission
Douglas
Wolfe
State Commission
Orpipion
Pes Eoloyal Hs
Wolfe Tors
Farius
Sumeter
Liberty Loan Workers Push Memorial Drive
Lawrence volunteers organize a memorial campaign linked to the fifth Liberty Loan drive. Nepter leads the Lawrence committee and canvassing plans, with Cuerelee and Min Repler coordinating mobilization. The goal is 4000 pounds, certificates to be issued, and a strict drive with no city subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Workers
TL FB
Nepter
Lawrener
Mainhershine
Lawrence
Tomorreo Afherman Min
Mig
Cuerelee Mbit
Drembetlin
Tweedore Robse
Kepler
Kansas student art debate and postponed horticulture meeting
A mural on a hill near the University of Kansas sparked debate over student support for a football team. W E Kochr ist of the Douglas County Horticultural Society announced that the next meeting will be held in November after postponing a previous gathering. French officials report that about one in thirty Allied soldiers who entered France married a French woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Douglas County Horticultural Society
W.E. Kochrist
Tollay
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Lawrence Department
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