Move the French Seat of Government to Bordeaux
Paris news reports President Poincaré and the cabinet moved to Bordeaux seeking safety as German forces advance on Paris. A proclamation states government departments will be temporarily transferred to Bordeaux to protect national authority and continue resistance.
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Poingare
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Herrick
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Kleminin
Yielis
Nlf
Bigtish
Public Traffic Ordinance Warns Public About Violations
The police department has the traffic ordinance printed and will attach warning cards to vehicles found in violation when owners cannot be located. Banks to close Labor Day Monday September 7th as a legal holiday. Lawrence Chambers House Association WW He Schultz visited Kudsad City Lodi.
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Dauiks of
Lawrences Wall
Lawrence Chearing Hqese Association
He Schultz
Kudsad City Lodi
History Maker Is NW I Progress for Front in War
Fragments describe World War I fighting with German and Austrian forces pressing on the Russian center while Allied lines hold near Paris. The report notes Russian counteroffensives and German strikes weakening British positions with urban and siege activity around Paris and Galicia. Russian Commander in Chief Nicholas leads a costly push as Austrians retreat.
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Paris
Linus
Pais
ST Petersburg
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Galicia
Nicholas
Chane Rivesky
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Breslin
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Ras Neltisy
Ak Lemburg
Tratley
Compiegne
Construction of Entrenchments Near City Reported
Report states engineers in charge of entrenchment work are building outside the city and keeping several hundred thousand men busy with the project.
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Magis
Sepre
Servians Defeat Austrians In Action Near Nish
Telegram report from Nish Serbia describes a clash at Jee dar where about 200000 Austrians fought 100000 Servians. The Servians drove the Austrians from the field, instilling fear in German forces and repelling the assault in early September.
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Nish
Servia
Jeedar
Wreck of German Warplane Reported Downed Near Paris
Paris dispatch states a German Tanke type aeroplane that dropped bombs on Paris has been brought down. The two crew members aboard were killed.
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London
Paris
Matobe
Gusmart
New Entrance Construction Under Way at Fire Department
Work began on a larger ten foot wide entrance in the south wall at the west end of the fire department building. The old doors are narrow making fast vehicle access difficult. Upon completion the apparatus arrangement may be adjusted.
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Fire Department
Gallieni vows Paris defense as government flees
Paris dispatch reports General Gallieni appointed to lead the army of Paris vows to defend the city against invaders. Citizens begin evacuating officials and essential households as rail lines north from Paris halt under military concerns and fears of German raids.
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Paris
Gallieni
Coor Qumiders
Republic
Gallieus
Althougth
Wildever
Lappen
Taft
Vay
Germans Get 2090 Prisoners Liege Battle Reports
Belgians captured at Liege reported by personal letters received in Washington. Representative Metz cites that second reserves remain unmanned and a number of older men, among 47 to 45 years, still work. The message notes ongoing manpower shortages amid the Liege engagement.
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Liege
Washington
Germits Jude -Huy
Metz
Burien
Germans Celebrate Anniversary Amid War Mood
The report notes a German audience praising a Napoleonic victory, marking a national holiday and plans for a rally to raise funds for widows and orphans in Germany. Mrs J W Preston and daughter returned home from a month visiting relatives in Sarles, N D.
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Gerrind Janis
Larner
Napoleon
Lafare
Germany
J. W. Preston
Jayeeu Ul
Mbariare
Sarles
Fire at the University Suppresses Two Weekend Blazes
Fire department battled two fires on campus last night. A museum storage area caught fire after a worker left a heat source burning woodwork, but was quickly extinguished with minimal damage. A second blaze near the heating plant involved spontaneous coal pile combustion, extinguished with minor impact. Mrs. M A Allison and Mrs. T B Johnson visited Kansas City.
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Aes Eplied
Hill
Abgynt
Te Tiad Wat
Lawrence Schools Prepare for Opening After Summer Improvements
Superintendent Smith reports Lawrence schools ready for opening on Monday September 14 with improvements in all buildings. Renovations include basement gym remodels, improved ventilation, new cement sidewalks, upgraded chalkboards, and additional smaller upgrades across campuses. Local enrollment inquiries rise as families relocate for the new school year.
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Saith
Lawrence Schuels
Tink Sehoot Buldings
Woodlawn
Sas
Ww IL Sexrs
Pentwalur
Sunday School Union Convention at Dies Grove
A county Sunday School convention gathers today at Dies Grove near Deck Creek Church with two Clinton schools Big Springs entrants and Kanwaka participants. The event hosts a basket dinner, keynote talks on rural work conservation and the Boy Problem, with speakers Conrad Hoffman and Rev E B Sinatfer. Lawrence residents W H Balt Conrad Hoffman Rev Wilming F Weatherby Rex E E Stanti attend.
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Diesi Grove
Deck Creek
Clinton
Wie
Big Springs
Kanwaka
Thom
Sanday
Hagket
Conrad HoMman
Ie. B. Sinatfer Willink
Japanese Forces Land 4500 Troops Near Lume Kow
The dispatch reports Japan landing 4500 troops at Lume Kow including 310 Marines and other soldiers. It claims 30000 to 1800 Japanese have previously disembarked at Lang Row and that Japanese forces now hold lines near Kias Chow. The report cites a Tokio via Petrograd telegraph with claims of wide sweeping German-reported air and water movements.
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eFapan ‘Las
Lume Kow
Lune Kow
Lang Row
Lig Row
London
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St. Petersburg
Kias Chow
Henry Allen Campaign Tour Amid Progressive Push
Henry Allen campaigns across Kansas and neighboring towns praising progressive goals while rallying large crowds. He argues for safer government and forecasts victory, noting strong reception in Lawrence and planned stops in Ottawa, Enterprise, and Manhattan.
Water Testing Progress Near Brick Yard Site
City Engineer Dinmire reports water from the new test well near Byrd's store shows very good quality with minimal perchloroethylene. Samples tested by University laboratores indicate the site water is improving while the moving pumps begin this afternoon.
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Estat Lisp Srou
Lawrence
Dinmire
Wireless Censorship Plan May Let Belligerents Contact
Washington reports that Britain's ambassador viewed a State Department file note stating that wireless messages, including those to belligerents, should be censored by American naval officers. Germany has accepted the plan, with officials awaiting final approval and a hoped for prompt reply.
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American Naval Oficers
Washington
Comiselo
Lansine
State Department
Bir
Sword Crey Lo
Grilley Levy
Gerdiany
County Superintendent's Report Highlights School Growth
The county's estimated value of school property is 411000 with total enrollment 698 ages 20 to 21. Attendance improved in some rural schools while daily attendance averages rose. rural schools showed lower enrollment yet better local funding and teacher wages.
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Ris
Lawrence
Selinols
Seld
Tne
Della Chiesa 13 Named as Pope
Rome Sept. 3. The Italian church announces Cardinal Della Chiesa elected pope Benedict XV. He has served as Archbishop of Bologna and held roles in the Roman curia and diplomacy, including secretary to the state and advisor to papal missions. The ceremony at St Peter's drew a large crowd as Benedict XV appeared on the balcony and gave the apostolic benediction.
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Tee
Bote
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Cardinal Chiesa
Prince Leaves Kingdom amid Turmoil
Unclear OCR text suggests a prince exits his realm amid political unrest. Names and places are garbled, hindering precise identification of persons or locations.
Merchants Association Seeks New Members Amid Secretary’s Exit
Lawrence merchants were addressed as the Merchants' Association, four years old, sent 250 letters to outside members and nonmembers. The secretary announced his departure while noting talks with outside merchants and promising new memberships after a recent campaign. The group claims strong organizational benefits for local merchants.
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Sparks
Lawrence
Mnany
Merchants’ Association
Public Utilities Commissioners Meet City Officials in Lawrence
Commissioners J Cable C Foley and J M Kinkles visited Lawrence to confer with local city officials in the afternoon. The purpose was not fully disclosed but described as related to the welfare of the general public. The conference occurred at City Hall and focused on municipal affairs.
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Public Utilities Commission
Sea City
J. Cable
C. F. Foley
J. M. Kinkles
Lawrence
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