Allied Troops Repel Bulgarian Rail Attack on Serbia Front
Paris reports Serbian forces repelling Bulgarian efforts to seize the rail line at Veles and Volandovo, with heavy Bulgarian losses while French and British troops hold the northern front. Serbian counterattacks claim gains near Rachatza as fighting rages October 21 to 22, with reports of captured equipment and ongoing combats along the Miaka bank and surrounding key points. A nephew of Dreyfus, Sub Lieutenant Alfred Dreyfus, aged twenty four, was killed in action, having earned the Legia Cross of the Legion of Honor.
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Crandek
Serbia
Saloniki
Paris
Eni
Veles
Volandot
Gradeskar River
Rabrovo
Vulandovo
Virand
Nycorel 1
Kal
Kova Ka
Nish
Miaka
Aliond Dva
Rachatza
Dreyfus
Alfred
Ville
Dreyfius Hiad
Ono
Investigation report to be studied by local colored council
A meeting at Ninth Street Baptist Church appointed a committee to investigate a town report on colored people. The group stated the study concerns university students in Litho and related interests, with members drawn from local colored residents and Litho University.
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Ninth Street Baptist Charel
Litho University of Nea Sti Ileal Bat Ati Bers
County treasury totals show growth from 1014 to 1915
The county treasurer notes October counts rising from 175000 to 410000 as receipts exceed disbursements by 67000. Between October 1, 1914 and October 1, 1915 total receipts reach 1,000,000 with disbursements about 930,000. Figures rounded to thousands.
Concert at Wellington by Butler and Party Tonight
Dean Butler and party will give a program at the Presbyterian church in Wellington this evening with Morence Butler and the piano department members assisting. A larger concert is planned next Thursday at the Methodist church in Lola with Lor guests. Dean Butler expects to travel as far as Goodland in December with Mrs Pearl Ear.
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Dean Butler
Russia Confident in Frontline Defense Says High Authority
London reports a Rhysiae staff statement on the Russian military situation from May to October. It says Austro German forces used all means, including forbidden methods, to press the front while Russia faced continuous blows but remained capable of striking back. The note claims Russian troops held firm in key theaters, with no repeat of past Galician and Vistula setbacks, and asserts confidence in a general offensive when appropriate.
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London
Rhysiae
Vistula
Exicaus
Rural Carriers Meet Deliberates on Highway Improvements
District rural carriers and postmasters gathered for the annual meeting, focusing on road conditions and highway improvements. Delegates traveled by motor car, with officials including Mrs. C. Se wis, Willard Brown Patton, Hagerman, Ganovan, and Qatman in attendance.
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Finn
Cl Sewis
Willard Brown
Patton
Hagerman
Ganovan
Qatman
First to Pay Their Taxes in County Records
Three taxpayers paid $245 to the county treasurer on the due date as county books opened for payments. A farmer from California, Mrs. Getker, and another resident in Eudora were among those who paid in advance, with receipts postponed until today.
Winners of Central School Sixth Grade Contest
Lawrence Railways and Light company held a selling contest won by Dolph Simons with 5140 points, Clarence Henderson 2905, and Nelson Griffith 874. The top two sixth graders received a framed picture of Thomas A Edison and a football, with their rooms reporting the prizes.
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Gentral School
Lawrence Railways and Light Company
Dolph Simons
Clarence Henderson
Nelson Griffith
Central School
Thomas A
Miss Patterson New Head Nurse at Students Hospital
Miss Patterson arrives from Johns Hopkins to lead nursing at the University Students' Hospital at 1800 M Street. She succeeds Miss Haight as head nurse and will oversee all nursing in both the new and old hospital, plus visiting student nurses.
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Patterson
Johns ‘Hopkins
East
Panama An
Pitts Ivania
Mer Exper
Civallga’ Leer
Haight
Muiny It
Ss c Nu
Hall
Students’ ‘Hospital
Light
Stude
Ale New Hospital
M Sonvn Street
Journal-World
Devonte
Sie Reged
Tee
Hyeter
Iollowinge Roes
Mulaugh
Studio
New York
Fire destroys Poehler tenant house near city
A March-to-April fire six miles south of the city razed the seven room Poehler farm dwelling owned by Mrs Theodore Poehler. O O Groves and family occupied the house. The blaze, likely from a burning heater or oil source, left the structure valued at about 30000 ruined and insured to about half that. Only a small amount of furniture and chattels were saved. Mrs Poehler, reportedly in California, has not been heard from since the fire and rebuilding is expected with a replica home planned.
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Theodore Poehler
Creves
Poehler
Poehle
Californiand
Las
Funeral Attendees Turn Out for Mrs Thomas Obang
Attendees gathered Saturday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Thomas, held at Obang with organ music featured. Lawrence Vas attended alongside other mourners as the community paid its respects.
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Morgan
Lawrence Vas
Haskell High to Schedule Regular Games with Lawrence
May plans for Haskell High to play Lawrence High School regularly. Manager Burton will arrange a schedule, aiming to set up a game slate with the third team, held as part of the season planning.
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Haskell
Lawrence
Amie
Burton
Kansas Weather Report Incomplete Coastal Note
Weather report from Kansas indicates fair tonight with colder temperatures expected later. Fragmentary text mentions Treen peat and Trost with unclear locale and past tense wording.
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Kansas
Treen Peat
Tadat
Halloween Week Celebrations at MCAS Y Building
Halloween week events fill the MCAS Y Building as faculty and students prepare for celebrations. The Graduate Magazine, first issue of the University of Kansas publication, features class news and alumni notes. Alumni are urged to return to Lawrence for the November 13 Nebraska game day.
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Otherhniversity of Kansas
Shteen
Lawrence
Nebraska
Interurban Workmen Delayed Start for Grading
Unclear OCR text indicates interurban workmen awaiting clearance to begin grading the street. It suggests workers will start once the road term determines the grade, with mentions of Donminge and timing but details are garbled and uncertain.
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Javeust
Donminge
Reno Woman Fined Companion Forfeits Bond In Court
In police court this morning Beasie Reno pleaded guilty to indecent conduct and forfeited her bond. a male companion, a streetcar worker, posted bond but failed to appear. He was fined 37.50 and paid remaining fees through city work.
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Beasie Reno
Water Works Debate in Lawrence Aims to End Impasse
President outlines plan to resolve street and price issues facing waterworks project in Lawrence. City officials and merchants association contemplate accepting a $175,000 payment for plant to proceed. A driven campaign through local business leaders seeks consensus to fund and implement the water system.
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Lawrence
Ible
Sacks of cement stolen in Lawrence case linked to Bonner Springs shipment
Police arrested Vogl after a plan to move 500 to 600 cement sacks hidden in a large box. The box, loaded with sacks weighing about 300 pounds, was sent toward Bonner Springs from Lawrence. Vogl initially claimed no accomplices, later admitted two men helped in the theft, but he could not recall their names.
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Bonner Springs
Henderson
Massachsetts
Vogl
Wolfson
Union Pacific
Mvantime Ins
Massachusetts man seeks relatives in Kansas records
Charles A Marsh of Maiden High School Massachusetts writes the City Clerk seeking information about Edward Thames Marsh and his unknown descendants. He recalls a Vermont physician Simpson moving to Kansas with two daughters, one marrying Edward Phomes about 50 years ago, and a German named Eli Boots with a son William Henry Boots. He asks if Edward Thames was ever married in the city and where to write for info, hoping to locate his late mother’s brother’s family.
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Massachusetts
Charles A. Marsh
Maiden High School
Deu
Mass
Brooks
Edward Thomes Li
Marsh
Aes
Thames
Vermont
Mmamed Simpson
Kansas
Edward
Eli Boots
William Henry Boots
Omy
Charles Henry Thom
Lawrence
Robinson
Edward Thames
Auto collision near Eudora leaves two damaged machines
In a dark stretch along the sandy road near Eudora a pair of automobiles collided. One car, the Trout Jetard, was stripped to the hub with broken spokes and extensive damage. it returned to Lawrence under its own power and was repaired for about $50. Passengers from Superior Nebraska included G. L. Pay and wife and two children, and Marie Day Ar, with Mrs. Seauler. the other vehicle carried unnamed local riders. The cause was sand on the road and excessive speed for the conditions. few details could be learned as witnesses hesitated to talk.
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Tinganiles
Eudora
Alm Johnson
Massachusetts Street
Superior
Nebraska
Ins
Lawrence
G. L. Pay
Marie Day
Beaumont boy killed in bicycle accident near home
Lawrence reports a sad death of Adolphus Hilk at Beaumont after being struck by a motor car while riding a bicycle. The boy is the grandson of Mrs. Esther Wilson and is connected with the Hilk and Wilson families. The event shocked the local community and prompted condolences from friends and relatives.
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Hill
P. Wilson
Ud AbraBason
Edson
Esther Wilson
George H. Hoxie
Kan
Baptist Roll Call Observed This Week With Dinner
An all day program is planned with a noon dinner for members from the country who attend the Wednesday event. Addresses are scheduled at 2 PM and again in the evening. Town members over sixty are urged to join and hear the program as the meeting covers the usual roll call and a general sequence of talks.
Aged Woman Ill After Stroke In Southeast Area
Mrs Norman Chambers is ill at her home southeast of Aktin following a stroke. She had been a guest at a party given by the newspapers of Lawrence, with attendance noted. Her condition adds seriousness to the incident as reported in local notices.
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Norman Chambers
Aktin
Death of Grace E Strickland in Rocky Ford
Grace E Strickland died in Rocky Ford and was buried today in Oak Pen Cemetery. The obituary notes a short mont destined service at Oats Hill and mentions her parentage and heirs.
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Rocky Ford
Oak Pen
Durmont
Oats Hill
Phil Bratton misidentified as victim in north side event
A North Side charivari report misnamed Paul Bratton as the wounded man after an accidental revolver discharge. The Journal World notes the error and clarifies Bratton is not the victim, with the actual consequences and status yet unclear as the scene unfolds.
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Paul Bratton
North Side
Charivari
Journal World
Niame
Bratton
Monroe Very Sick After Recent Trip to New England
A. Monroe is reported seriously ill and largely confined to the house due to overexertion and an illness tied to a recent trip to New England. The condition is described as severe and affecting daily activities.
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Monroe
New England
Masonic Reunion Begins at Temple With Valley Bodies
A reunion celebration opens at the Masonic Temple marking a union of local bodies from the valley. The event proceeds through Thursday, gathering members and attendees for a shared commemoration in a period-voiced community setting.
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Masonic Temple
Confused Report From Jersey City On Arrest And Experiment Claims
A garbled police report from Jersey City describes an arrest and alleged confession by Mai Robert Fay. Detectives say he claimed to have traveled to explain an experiment during a late night at a residence, with references to a machine and a propeller near a nearby point. Authorities say the statements were not connected to government actions and details remain unclear.
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Loni
Jersey
City
New
House
Fay
Mausoleum Ordinance Contested By City Commission
Fragmentary OCR notes show a city commission debate over a mausoleum ordinance and its conditions. Attorney Thomas Harkey is mentioned, with references to trustees and ongoing consideration as a decision looms for tomorrow.
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Tea Ha
Thomas Harkey
Sasa
Maizt
Narrow Escape Amid Bridge Construction Controversy
Fragmentary OCR reveals Lecompton figure Alpé-McCall connected to a position with Valley Bridge company. The text hints at involvement with a bridge project and potential construction usage, but details are unclear due to damaged wording.
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Alpé-McCall
Lecompton
The
Valley Bridge Company
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