Germans Capture Port of Constanza in Romania
Berlin reports the capture of Constanza by German and Bulgarian forces as Mackensen presses from the south toward the Danube. The port's seizure blocks a Russian water route to Romania, altering access to the interior via the Constanza rail and sea link.
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Constanza
Berlin
Constanza i
War Office
Ulack Sea
Danube
Marfattar
von Mackensen
Tehnernaveds
Narayacka
Galacia
Predeal Pass
Translivania
Chaucines
Somme
Chaulnes Wood
Centra
Teutonic
Transylvania
Constesis Constanza
Rumania
Technavardo
Dobrudja
Black Sea
Sermon Series Draws Crowds At Local Methodist Church
Rev A W Hargett preached the second in a series on the Five Formative Forces shaping man at evening services. The first talk October 15 covered heredity the second last night focused on environment. The series will run for three more Sundays drawing steady audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hargett
Henry Wargett
Methodist Charch
Alumni Visit Board Plans Annual University Review
University alumni visitors board, chosen from the alumni association, will meet in Lawrence on Wednesday for the autumn visit. The five day inspection examines conditions at the University and reports findings to the alumni association. Paper shortages may limit printing at KU rector Foster announced.
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University of Kansas
George O. Foster
Board of University
Lawrence
Alumni Association
Yatumni Association
Tales of the Town in Lawrence Trade Day Report
Lawrence merchants call a five day trading period a strong fall day with pleasant weather as city and rural shoppers filled the streets. The First Methodist gospel team visited Corlissy for an engaging meeting while Rev Hancock of Second Christian reports progress on the new church on Nineteenth and Tennessee with roofing underway. Robert Starkweather, from Fort Riley, returned to spend the weekend with his Lawrence parents, joinng other National Guardsmen on leave in town.
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Lawrence
First Methodist Church
Corliss
Wm. Hancock
Second Christian Church
Nineteenth
Tennessee Streets
Robert Starkweather
Fort Riley
First Regiment Hospital Corps
National
British Allies Claim Upper Hand on Somme Front
Dispatch from London reports 31 months of Somme fighting yielding marked British improvements in fighting efficiency and losses. British forces reportedly captured 20,000 prisoners across 21 villages, with 125 guns and 429 machine guns, while not losing a single gun. German losses are estimated to be 25 to 40 percent higher than British in September, as troops advanced up to 11 miles with depths of four to eight miles.
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France
London
The
Asociated Press
Somme
Ain
Military Updates From Fronts Around Europe
Reports from Sofia to Paris recount Allied gains near Sailly Saillisel and coastal actions off Flanders. Bulgarian advances in Dobrudja give up to eight guns and machines to Bulgaria as Russians and Romanians retreat, while Macedonian front sees Serbian success against Bulgarian counterattacks. French air squadron bombs Metz area plants. British shelling reported near Ypres.
Henderson Case Continued in Minor-Child Support Hearing
Clarence Henderson faces a preliminary trial for non support of his minor children. The proceeding before Justice of the Peace J B Wilson was continued to November 14.
Paroles Violations Lead to Arrests in City
Willie May Wright and Willie Vernsen were arrested by city officers Saturday for violating their paroles and returned to the city jail.
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Willie May Wright
Willie Vernsen
Sunday School Convention Held in Independence Kansas
Rev FE E Stauffer left this morning for Independence Kansas where he has a place on the program of a Sunday School convention in session at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. E. Stauffer
Independence
Kansas
Mustering Out of Kansas National Guard Began at Fort Riley
Manhattan and Lawrence units of the First Infantry Regiment are slated to be mustered out late today or tomorrow at Fort Riley Kansas. Officials noted other companies to follow later this week while visitors described plans differently.
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Cam
Associated Press
Fort Riley
Texas murder trial opens over anti Catholic lecturer case
In Galveston on October 23 the District court began the trial of John Copeland charged in Marshall with killing William Black, an anti Catholic lecturer. Judge Clay Stone Bridges presides as spectators, reporters, and counsel fill the crowded courtroom. Black, once from Belling, Ohio, was killed in a Marshall hotel while delivering lectures titled Romanism: a menace to civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Copeland
Galveston
Tex
Belling
Ohio
Marshall
Black
Clarence F. Hall
Sadie Black
Pulaski County
Aris
Fighting charge ends with $6.50 fine in court
Rody appeared in police court this morning and pled guilty to fighting. He was fined $6.50, which he paid. A warrant on a fighting charge was issued for George D. McCleary, the other participant in the incident.
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A. R. Rody
George D. McCleary
Unsettled Weather Report From Kansas Yesterday and Today
A Kansas weather brief notes yesterday evening and today with temperatures around 46.5 degrees at 2 PM. It forecasts unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with likely rain, cooler temperatures in the southeast, and warmer air moving into the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Goaem
Turning Office Boys Into Little Angels
New York October report says Y M C A wants to teach office boys to speak more politely to the boss and customers. A course offers twenty five free lessons on hygiene dealing with people telephone and order.
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New York
Qet
Y. Moc. A
Killed in Emporia Accident Involving Street Car
In Emporia a street car struck a buggy carrying Moes. Menest Tomlinson was killed and Mrs. A Lam mer was injured while Mr. Hammer and two children were bruised. Mrs. J E Perry of Illinois Street Lawrence is the sister in law of Mrs Hammer. Mr Perry is not living. Mrs Hammer and her daughter Mrs. Ernest Tomlinson have visited Mrs Perry and Miss Grace Perry in Lawrence.
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Emporia
Qet
Moes
Menest Tomlinson
A. [Lammer
Myr. Hammer
J. E. Perry
Mlinois Street
Lawwrence
Hammer
Perry
Tlahumer
Kent Addresses Food of School Children at PTA Meet
Superintendent R A Kent spoke on The Food of School Children as the program highlight of the McAllaster school Parent Teachers meeting last Friday evening. A large crowd attended and appreciated the program with Rev Rh K Stauffer presiding. An Edison concert was part of the rival management later.
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Kent
R. A. Kent
McAllaster School
Rh. K. Stauffer
Edison
Death of Henry Gilmore Henry in Tonganoxie
Henry Gilmore Henry died at his home in Tonganoxie on Friday October 20 1916 from Brights disease. Born in Pennsylvania in 1888 he was laid to rest in a funeral service held yesterday afternoon at the Friends church at 2 oclock conducted by Rev Garman pastor of the Congregational church.
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Henry Gilmore Henry
Gilmore
Tonganoxie
Bright
Pennsylvania
Friends Church
Garman
Congregational Church
Ed Wirwin son of Mrs WW H Irwin named Honolulu editor
Word from San Francisco via Associated Press says le Irwin has been hired as city editor of the Honolulu Advertiser. Born and raised in Lawrence, he graduated from WK.OU in 1907 and has extensive newspaper experience including years in Honolulu.
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Ed Wirwin
Honolulu
WW. H. Irwin
le Irwin
Associated Press
San Franceisto
Readings Planned at Boys' Club Meeting
Kenneth Lott of the University School of Law will give several readings as the feature of the High School boys club meeting at the City YMCA tomorrow evening at 6:30. The meeting opens with supper and a live meeting is expected.
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Kenneth Lott
University School of Law
Yo M. C. A
University to mail notices for unsatisfactory work
A university announces that monthly grade calls are stopped. Instead, faculty will mail notices to students whose work is unsatisfactory. If a student does not receive a notice, they can assume their work is satisfactory.
Wilson Club address at University in Lawrence
Mrs W A Farris of the State Democratic Woman's Committee spoke to the Wilson Club. She traveled from Topeka to Lawrence to address the group at the University over Saturday and Sunday.
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Wilson Club
W. A. Farris
Democratic Woman's
Lawrence
Topeka
Workman Dick Injured Under Concrete Carrier On Kaw River Bridge
Legion Dick, a workman on the Kaw river bridge, was severely injured yesterday evening when a concrete carrier struck him, throwing him 12 feet to a lower level. He left a south-end position about 4:30 and was hit from behind near the north end. Ambulance transported him to Jones hospital. condition listed as serious but stable.
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Legion Dick
Kaw River
Jones Hospital
Cornerstone Laid at Mercy Hospital witnessed by city leaders
Mayor W J Francisco Dr E R Keith Mrs Lee Bryant Mr and Mrs H M Todd Miss Dora Pickard Miss Marcel Finch and Clell Francisco traveled to Kansas City yesterday to witness the cornerstone laying for the new Mercy hospital.
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W. J. Francisco
E.R. Keith
Lee Bryant
H. M. Todd
Dora Pickard
Marcel Finch
Clell Francisco
Kansas City
New
Mercy Hospital
Caldwell Spends Day in Kansas City
E. F. Caldwell traveled to Kansas City for a day of business and meetings, returning with no reported incidents or notable events.
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E. F. Caldwell
Kansas City
Payne to Speak in Douglas County three nights
State Treasurer candidate Walter L. Payne of Burlingame will tour Douglas County for three evenings with rallies in Clinton Endora and Vinland. Mrs. C D Woodford of Kansas City assists, aiming to mobilize Republican women voters. Stull Band will provide music at Clinton.
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Walter L. Payne
Burlingame
Douglas County
Mr. Payne
Clinton
C.D. Woodford
Kansas City
Payne
Lawrence
Se. Payne
Stull
Endora
Vinland
Douglas County Farm Bureau plans annual meeting
Douglas County Farmers Institute prepares for regular meetings on November 1 with work focused on establishing a Farm Bureau. Secretary E C Bussing says the initial meeting will cover organizing the bureau and its duties, with a business session. The full program is not yet set and no speakers are secured.
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Douglas County Institute
Douglas County
Douglas County Farmers Institute
Regilar
Merchants Association
Peoples State Bank
E. C. Bussing
Farmer's Institute
Water Committee to Meet Review of City Water Plant
The citizens water advisory committee will meet at the city hall this evening to consider improvements to the city water plant.
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Citizens Water Advisory Committee
Thought That Helps and the Gentle Hand That Leads
A reflective piece quotes George Slit on angels guiding souls away from destruction. It contrasts past white wings with present absence, suggesting a childlike hand guiding people toward a calm bright land and away from backward looks. The tone is devotional and moralistic.
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George Slit
Italian Immigration contrasts North and South workers
Immigrants from North Italy show a higher proportion and finer physique compared with those from the south. Northern Indians are described as larger and possibly hardier than Sicily and Calabria natives.
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North
Italy
South
Sicily
Calabria
Proper Indignation at Lon don Store Sign
An elderly couple visiting London see a shop sign reading John son s Shirt Store The old lady exclaims I declare who to ge it and what do they want to tell people about it for Can't his wife mend it in a humorous London Mall item highlighting puzzled shoppers and playful wordplay.
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London
Johnson's Shirt Store
Didn't Believe It About Big 750-Pound Mackerel
Warvey Titus recounts a joke about a fisherman who would react to landing a 750-pound horse mackerel. The exchange illustrates a humorous fishing scenario, with Titus prompting the imaginary reaction and the other listener offering a comical plan to recover.
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Warvey Titus
New
York Telegraph
Elected Three Seniors to Phi Beta Kappa
At the fall election, three University seniors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Elected: Harold Lytle Lawrence, Virginia Lucas Kansas City, and Lewis M. Hull Nickerson. The ceremony marks the second fall election. more may be chosen in May, with strict scholarship criteria.
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Lawrence
Phi _ Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa
Harold Lytle
Virginia Lucas
Kansas City
Lewis M. Hull
Nickerson
Lawrence churches raise funds for Armenian relief
Lawrence churches collected donations for relief from war victims yesterday. The First Baptist Church raised 120.12 dollars for Armenian and Syrian relief, while the Unitarian Church collected between 50 and 4 dollars for Polish relief. Funds will be sent to aid those suffering in Europe. Other churches plan additional campaigns later.
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Lawrence
First Baptist Church
Unitarian Church
Wheat Hits $2 In Minneapolis Cash Market
Minneapolis reports 5000 bushels of No. 1 Durums wheat sold at 2.00 a bushel in cash trade. Chicago prices surged with broad gains amid upbeat demand. Analysts estimated the world crop running 26% below last year, boosting shortages and supporting further advances.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
United States
Buenos Aires
Excitable Gentleman Faints After Loss of Third Wife
A highly emotional gentleman loses his third wife and collapses at the news. Friends cluster around as he faints, with a German bystander offering a broken English assessment that all is well and he will recover. The incident is reported in a clipped anecdote from The Christian Herald.
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Tie
The
Christian Herald
Grave Defect in Military System in Mexican War
During the Mexican conflict under General Winfield Scott about 600 troops were employed, with only about 200 being militia. Scott faced short enlistments and no cohesive system. Reaching Pueblo, seven of eleven regiments chose to end service at year’s end, reflecting weak vitality of Mexican forces.
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Cen
Winfield Scott
Scott
Vueblo
Spium Ecting an Old Vice in Review
A fragment discusses an ancient vice and a debate over terminology. It cites Thomas De Macey and Tie Quincey, suggesting deep familiarity with the subject and questioning how language shapes understanding. The text notes long-standing views and their influence on writers and speakers.
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Thomas de Macey
Faghoud
Tie Quincey
Vale
Mast Imenare
Peculiar Russian Dish Tusiika Saint Easter Cake
A description of the Tusiika, a tall Russian Easter cake placed on a tall base and topped with sugar cress. The dish is central to the green feast, requiring about 60 eggs to make the Pashku, and is reputedly only mastered by natives.
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Russia
Bluegents Preserved by Light-Resistant Emulsion Wash
Popular Mechanics describes a method to prevent bluegents from fading under strong light. Wash with Chaar water to remove all emulsion, lay the wet print right side up, cover with hydrogen peroxide to intensify the blue background and reveal white lines clearly, producing a print resistant to fading under hard usage.
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Popular Mechanics
Flood Prevention Meeting Opens Kansas Survey Effort
Farmers and business leaders in Lawrence welcome the flood inspection party led by Colonel Townsend of the U S Army Corps. The auto tour covers Kaw River Valley Morias Des Cygne Cottonwood and Neosho rivers with aims to prevent floods and build reservoirs for irrigation. Results will influence federal funding and future river improvements.
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Lawrence and
Merchants and Farmers Association
People’s State Bank
Dilvelock
Townsend
Engineering. Corps
U. S. Army
Kimsas
Kansas
Kaw River
Morias Des Cygne
Cottonwood
Kaw Valley
Wakarusa
Auto
Kansas City
Linwood
Lawrence
Topeka
Republican Meetings Draw Voters Across Counties
W O S Kretsinger of Emporia and Miss Taylor of New York spoke to Leecompton voters about Hughes. Walter L Payne, Douglas county treasurer candidate, and Mrs C D Woodford of Kansas City will address Clinton, Eu dora, Vinland, and Baldwin meetings this week, with county candidates following Payne in short talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OS. Kretsinger
Emporia
Miss Taylor
New York
Leecompton
Hughes
Kretsinger
Walter L. Payne
Douglas County
C.D. Woodford
Kansas City
Clinton Payne
Eudora
Vinland
Lawrence Voters Decide Among Three for Justice of the Peace
The Lawrence electorate faces a three candidate race for Justice of the Peace with two Republicans and one Derrietut on the ticket. John W. Clark and R. C. Manley are Republican contenders who both graduated from the University School of Law. Judge Clark has earned respect through steady court conduct and public confidence. A careful inquiry by voters will identify the best fit for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Lawrence
Justice the Peace
John W.clark
R. C. Manley
University Pdl
Advertising Her Loneliness In Market Mourning
A Raleigh era lament quotes Martha defending her heavy mourning for Sam as a public posture. The exchange portrays social pressure to display grief while she asserts she must rejoin life and market affairs to avoid stigma, with a streetwise response from Puck.
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Martha
Sam
Puck
How Not to Be Popular and the Ironies of Will
A brief aphorism from Deseret News notes that those who act on impulse often mirror the dislikes of others, suggesting popularity fades when personal choice clashes with social approval. The quote invites reflection on individuality versus crowd norms.
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Deseret Mews
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