Russians Abandon Riga Rumors Stir Moscow Move Question
Washington reports note abandonment of Riga and possible evacuation of Petrograd as German pressure grows. Analysts say moving the Russian capital to Moscow could shift political power while showing no decisive military gain from seizing Riga and Petrograd, with winter conditions complicating any advance. The discussion centers on political implications for the Russian provisional government and the influence of German leverage.
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Tto
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Eed
Road petitions to come in this week across county
Petitions for roads west of Lawrence and through Grant Township and Stull are reported completed or nearing completion. County commissioners expect to receive them soon for September action, as district leaders anticipate a Fort to Fort highway link by next fall.
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Doug County
Chamber of Correre
Big Springs
Stull
Fipares
Leavenworth
Laiwrence
Thinnty
Fort
Italians Hold Line Against Austrian Attacks in Italy
Report from the Italian front notes continued hand to hand fighting along the line near Undine and Mount San Gabriele with Austrian artillery duels and counter offensives repulsed. Prisoners are mainly fresh troops. Italy gains and holds positions north of Mount San Gabriele and east of Gorizia as German help and large Austrian forces are rumored in the region.
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Undine
Italy
Mount San Gabriele
Gorizia
Gorisia
Monte Santo
Carso
Washington
Koevess
Enna ‘Fremdenblatt
Borovic
von Hindenberg
San Gabriel
Brestovizo
Monitos
Gulf of Triest
A Fine Circus At The Playground Parade
A playground circus parade drew crowds as children and local participants performed along Whusetts Street. The library float impressed spectators with Alice Wonderland leading the way. Organizers plan to place funds into the Playground Park maintenance next year, though exact totals are not yet tallied.
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Sackright
Ree Crawis
Whusetts
Ackright
Death of J. H. Lewis Old Settler Died at Home
J H Lewis died at his home 902 Missouri Street yesterday afternoon after a two week illness from inflammation of the colon. He was an early Lawrence resident who moved to the county in 1866 and later to town. Survived by three children and three brothers in Galtonnd Oregon, and W D Lewis of Renné. Funeral Tuesday at 2 130 o'clock from the Christian Church Rev Roy F Burt to preside. interment Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Missouri Street
Lewis
Lawrence
Farmant Township
Thee
Indiana
Lewshin
Galttornd
Oregon
W. D. Lewis
Renee
Christian Church
Roy FE Burt
Maple Grave Cemetery
Luncheon for Rotarians to Welcome C W Dawson
C W Dawson governor of Rotary clubs of Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma will attend a noon Friday luncheon. Rotarians from Kansas City Topeka Leavenworth and other cities expected. Meeting aims for large fall turnout and good fellowship among Rotary members. Committee meeting on Woodland shares sale postponed due to absence of Irving Hill and Chris Schaake. report likely at Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. Sale progress in Lawrence deemed satisfactory given time constraints.
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Lawrence Rous Chily
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Oklahoma
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Topeka
Leavenworth
Rotary Club
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Chris Sehaake
C. B. Hesford F
Chamber of Commerce
Wosford
Lawrence
Fall From Window Causes Death at Semmons Hospital
Mrs Bergman fell from a second story window at Semmons Hospital, resulting in death. Investigators described the fatal fall and noted the incident occurred on the hospital premises. Police began inquiries to determine circumstances surrounding the accident.
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Woman Dies After Desperate Spell At Hospital Window
A patient identified as Mrs Bergman died within hours after a long strange episode Saturday afternoon. She had been under hospital care for two months and appeared in good spirits before the incident. Her broken neck and death followed a collapse near a window at Siemens hospital, with her body found outside. Her son reported a farewell moment as a final memory before the tragedy. The coroner will investigate the circumstances at the local cemetery.
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von Ofelonk
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Nes
Guards Drill Tonight at the VSM for first postwar drill
The Lawrence Guards plan a reorganized drill tonight at the VSM venue. New recruits and those unfamiliar with side drills will be drilled in the evening, while seasoned members perform on the streets for spectators to observe proper routines and formations.
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Hub
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Theris
Evans resigns from journalism post amid staff changes
J W Evans tendered his resignation from the journalism department amid plans to move to Texas. Merle Thorpe, head of the school of journalism, will supervise the transition. Thorpe praised by the board as he assumes duties and the magazine gains enlargement and new commercial activity. Professor Ty brings wealth of experience to guide new venture.
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Tana
Merle Thorpe
School of Journalism
Patien
Thorpe
Pickard seeks return of his guard dues
fragmented text discusses Pickard and dues, mentions guards and possible disputes, with unclear surrounding details about payments, names, and dates. The fragmentary content includes garbled phrases and likely indicates a personal or financial claim connected to a guard service.
Condensary plans discussed at district meeting
The Jue val dairymen and Ramses district representatives met in Foncanos to discuss two condensary ventures. A Farm Agent and Varin Dongs Coan were named to push the project, with a public report to follow at the Sabre Chamber of Commerce meeting. The state financing role and potential worker movement were debated.
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Chain of Commerce Rede Dist Salud Wieht
Foncanos
Satomkis
Poncanoxte
Ramses
Albe
Airvie
Sabre Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Schools Open Tomorrow Amid Reform Calls
State High School Inspector criticizes Lawrence High and its facilities amid calls for improvements. The inspector warns that without swifter action a new high school may be forced by war conditions. Assignments for teachers and staff are listed as preparations begin for the upcoming term in the Lawrence district.
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Seyster
Lawrence High School
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New High School
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S. Edith Cole
Maud Maffet
Edan
Helen G. Metcalf
Lena M. H. McKean
Mildred
Wr Re Pease
Edith Pietruc Patt
Fr. C. Riggs
Katetha Rayhill
James Sellers
Yr Smith
Eleanor Wolf
J. Wood
Helen Steward
W. ON. Andersen
Mabel Ulrich
Mayme Senora Matsker
Opal
J. Ken- Borg
Ethel Hoar
Ida Rishy
Cloyd Hanselium DB
Airplanes in the Say Old Gag Worked Fine
Fragmentary OCR text mentions airplanes in the say and a gag that worked fine. Several garbled phrases reference people or places but no clear event, date, or attribution. The readable portion suggests a humorous aviation-related note with minimal concrete details.
Unclear text fragment about medics and attendance
The readable lines reference medics and attendance but contain many garbled words and names, with no coherent article event or clear facts to summarize into a proper news item.
Home for Visit From Florida With News of Cooler Weather
A clipped and garbled report notes a home visit from Florida coming with hints of cooler weather. The fragment mentions people and a setting described as late summer into autumn, with vague references to activity and environment.
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