Cloud 5 in Omaha Identified as Larkin Cloud
Charles Smith held in Omaha Nebraska identified as Larkin Cloud of Lawrence wanted for murder in North Lawrence last December. Authorities say Cloud, last seen with Charles Godfrey, vanished next morning after the barn murder near the Godfrey home. Local ad chatter and short notices follow, including mentions of water concerns and Rexall hair tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Omaha
Nebraska
C. L. Hathway
A. D
Anderson
Larkin Cloud
Lawrence
Charles Godfrey
Woodward
Nepro
Cloud
North Lawrence
Godfrey
British Repulse Repeated German Counter Attacks
London reports early last night the Franco Belgian front where the enemy made a third attempt to seize posts southwest of Havrincourt. The bombardment preceded the attack and was repulsed. A raid southwest of Monchy le Preux yielded 160 prisoners after destroying dugouts and machine guns. Paris notes French repulse of Aisne front attacks and heavy artillery near Beaumont to Samogneux on Verdun.
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London
Havrincourt
Monchy-le-Preux
Paris
Aisne
Beaumont
Samgeneux
Verdun
Swagger sticks flood local market for soldiers
Swagger sticks appear in a local jewelry shop and draw in window shoppers as soldiers may soon adopt them as part of the attire. A single shop lists several sticks today and predicts rapid sale once worn publicly. Contact Water of No Regrets at McNish, phone 198.
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McNish
Lawrence To Have New Jewelry Store
Lawrence welcomes Harry T. Lander to open a jewelry store at 917 Massachusetts Street. He fills his shelves with silverware plated goods and ornamental jewelry including new ideas from Eastern markets. Lander recently left a local firm after more than twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Lander
Massachusetts Street
Lander
Mr. Lanier
One Son in France and Another on the Way
Reverend J K Young of Lawrence sends another son to France as the 117th Ammunition Train departs Topeka. Eldest son Warren Young enlisted last June in the Engineer Corps recruited at Chicago and left July 1. Ralph Young, formerly in Battery A, has been transferred to the Ammunition Train bound for France.
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Topeka
Lawrence
France
Warren Young
Special Engineer’s Corps
Chicago
Ralph Young
W C T U Convention Set For Topeka Dates
The annual state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Topeka October 9 to 12. Mrs Lillian Mitchner state president says the event should be the best yet with several thousand delegates expected. Governor Capper will open the executive mansion for officers directors and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Lillian Muchner
Mitchner
Kansas
Capper
Peace Session in Reichstag Aimed for Christmas Talks
Amsterdam report says next Reichstag session will focus solely on peace with a majority ready to challenge the government's minimum peace plan. Hague Berne or Copenhagen favored for plenipotentiary talks, preferably The Hague. Pope Benedict to respond after belligerents' replies, signaling questions for consensus and gradual moves to make peace practical politics. Ministers Alliance meets routine business before adjournment and reconvenes Monday at 10:30.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Hague
Berne
Copenhagen
The
Pope
Rome
Pope Benedict
Women register countywide for national service drive
In Douglas County women begin a big registration for national service, with precinct captains named and polling places set to avoid hiring delays. Each registrant signs a pledge card, as the government via the National Council of Defense gauges what women can contribute. Registration is at county and township sites, with some district-specific polling locations noted. Local leaders stress the process is voluntary and preparatory, not binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Dousl
Acros
National Council of Defense
United States
Wakarusa Township
Walnut Grovehich
Young
Clinton
Clinton School
Aid for the Soldiers Glory Week in Kansas
A patriotic blitz in Kansas launches Glory Week to raise funds for Allied Charities including five organizations like the Red Cross. A kickoff on September 23 features hospital demonstrations and comfort kits for soldiers bound for France, with sale of kits and a war pageant and concert events through September 20. Special note on Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to speak September 24 and a Verdi Aida performance.
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Allied Charities
Patriotic Ce
Cross
France
Intee
Marme Cortieles
Aarrany
Feral- Baril
Theodore Ronzevelt
Bresentitiotint
Aida
Ray Cand Tharsoisty
Metary
Convention Hall
Monmouth Court House War Support Speeches Urge Duty
Citizens urged to support the government in the war as a duty, citing Monmouth Court House events and Revolutionary War heritage. The address stresses protecting all citizens, with references to Wilson and the Pope, while noting local civic actions and preparations like water mains work and upcoming city meetings.
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Monmouth
Court House
United States
Spe Chienp Clarks
Wilson
Monmouth Court House
Ieeres Otte Trevelyan
Warer
Sales Girls Wanted Reprint of Classified Line
Fragmentary OCR text offers a sales girls wanted note with unclear surrounding context. The readable portion suggests employment recruitment in a shop or department setting. Details such as company name location or dates are missing due to damage.
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C.G. Goff
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Alorris
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Ethel Linner
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Beneete
Hiden
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Washington
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Schulz
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