Push Way Slowly Along the Somme Front
The narrative details renewed German counterattacks south of the Somme and British gains north of the river. Allied defense holds as French fire repels German infantry assaults near Deniecourt and Berny, with Verdun and Rumanians front reports of ongoing fighting and strategic movements across multiple fronts. Rumanians and Russians report successes and the Danube frontier remains contested amid invasion rumors and official denials.
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London
Ule
Somme
Henze Wood
Leuzewood
Contbtes
Sonne
Deéniecourt
Horny
Paris
Hipwly
Denienart
Berny
Verdun
Germais
Fleury
Rumania
Rumanian War Office
Eastern
Humania
Danube
Austria
Borcecket
Macedonia
Lake Deiran
Strunia
See
Gee
Hunger Revolt Reports Denied by German Authority
Berlin dispatch says a competent authority today rejected foreign reports of hunger revolts in Germany as absolutely false. The denial counters rumors asserting widespread unrest and food shortages.
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Berlin
Republican Appointments through Early 20th Century
Washington reports 761 executive orders created government posts across Roosevelt Taft and Wilson administrations and over 440000 appointments were made from the pool through competitive examinations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Funeral for C. W. Kouns Draws Rail Officials In
Railroad men from many parts of the country gathered in Topeka for the funeral of C. W. Kouns General Manager eastern lines. Traffic on eastern lines paused for 40 hours tonight as tributes were paid by officials and staff.
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Topeka
A. T
C. W. Kouns
Kouns
Bap. Ripte
Edwards Toy. Former KU Track Captain Takes Fort Scott Role
Ray Edwards former Kansas University track captain travels to Fort Scott to assume physical director duties for the YMCA. He led KU in distance events and holds the KA mile record, bringing extensive coaching and athletic experience to his new position.
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K.U
Fort
Scott
Ray Edwards
Ft. Scott
Edwards
Globe
Arizona
K. U
Delegates In For Joint Mexican Conference
Six members of the Allied Mexican joint commission held a formal session in New London with Luis Cabrera presiding. The meeting aimed to set details for the forthcoming conference while Franklin K. Lane hinted at possible initial discussions. Francisco villa seeks support as Pershing forces may back de facto government against bandit band.
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New London
Conn
San Antonio
Tex
Francisco i Vila
Pershing
Licenses Held for Internal Revenue Permits in Kansas Counties
Kansas data by Frank M. Stahl shows 80 internal revenue licenses issued through September to individuals aiding federal law on tax compliance not as liquor dealers. Only 21 of the 105 counties hold permits, with Sedgwick 39, Leavenworth 15, Reno 6, Salina and Crawford 40 each, Shawnee 1.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Frank M. Stahl
Kansas State Temperance Union
Stall
Sedgwick
Sears
Leavenworth
Arrest of Willie Jackson on assault and disturbance charges
A colored man Willie Jackson was arrested in East Lawrence by Sheriff Schneck on a charge of attempted murder following an attack on Alberta Peterson in East Lawrence on August 20. He was previously fined 6.50 for disturbing the peace and was arrested by county authorities this morning after a complaint of arson.
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Willie Jackson
Schneck
East Lawence
Alberta Peterson
East Lawrence
Jackson
Detarson
Autos Reach Thousand Mark in County Licensing
The county treasurer reports 1,000 privately owned autos licensed, up from 999 earlier. Last week’s total included 18 dealer licenses. 70 privately owned motorcycles and one dealer add to the counts. Billy Noester of Atchison visits the university after summer travel for a Chicago publishing firm.
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Billy Noester
Atchison
Middle West
Chicago
Forms for new Kaw River bridge floor near completion
The Kaw River bridge project shows most work on the floor forms nearly done. Crews extend arches, pour sidewalks, and install streetcar rails as dry weather aids rapid completion ahead of winter, with completion possible by year’s start or delayed to early spring if conditions worsen.
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Kaw
Santa Fe
Fire Destroys Home. Man Escapes in Nightie
Charles Mitchell of 721 Third Street North awoke as a ceiling collapsed in flames at 3:50 this morning. He escaped in shirt and trousers with only his worn garments saved. damage around $1 004, largely uninsured, as fire department fought a blaze that was well under way before discovery. The cause remains undetermined. Mitchell was alone, wife away visiting.
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Charles Mitchell
Third Street
Mitchell
Suspect Arrested After Prowling in Southeast Lawrence
A. Koch, who gave several names, was arrested by Officer Froeliger in southeast Lawrence after being seen in barns and vacant buildings. He stood in the street with a club, shoeless, and appeared mentally unsettled. He claimed ties to Leavenworth and Kansas City and said he worked on a state farm. He is held for investigation. Miss Nellie Martindale visited Kansas City.
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A. Koch
Roman
Lawrence Yester
Froeliger
Tewn
Kech
Leavensworth
Kansas City
Kansas Weather Report Sees Unsettled Skies Then Fair
Unsettled conditions with generally fair skies expected tonight and Thursday. Cooler air moves in, with northern and western sections taking the lead in the cooler trend as the day progresses.
Killed Husband in Park Confession by Chicago Woman
Ida Barnes confessed to shooting her husband James R. Barnes to death in Washington Park during a stroll. The Chicago representative for a New York soap firm had reportedly tried to strangle her, and she said she fired to save her life after denying earlier that he killed himself.
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Chicago
Ida ‘Barnes
James R. Barnes
Washington Park
Barnes
New York
No Car Shortage Here Lawrence Merchants Prepared
Lawrence merchants ordered in advance of a threatened rail strike causing freight congestion. Kansas City buyers secured large quantities before the danger, allowing railroads time to adjust. Local railroad offices have handled shipments promptly with no shortages reported.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Saved American's Life Halted German Spy Charge
Henry Hoelcher, an American citizen, was nearly executed in Alexandria Egypt after being accused of spying for Germany. Prompt action by the American consul, aided by proof of citizenship sent from Chicago, delayed the sentence pending full investigation.
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Alexandria
Chicago
Ill
Egypt
Henry Hoelcher
Hoelcher
Prohibition Wins Narrowly in Yukon Territory Vote
Yukon territory records show wets with a slim three vote margin in the first prohibition ballot. Mining districts overwhelmingly favored prohibition, aiming to abolish licensed hotels as the sole saloon form in the district. In unrelated news, Rollin M Perkins earns a Harvard doctorate and will join Town City University as a law professor this fall.
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Alaska
Lawson
Yukon
Yukon Territory
KU Football Player Returns From Eagle Pass
Wint Smith a KU football player returned from Eagle Pass last night to enter school next week. He did not rely on the student rating to be released from draft duty as he has been married about three years and received discharge on that ground. He was a member of last year’s football squad and will try for a position on the Olcott Clark machine this fall. A. M. Morrison and family also returned Monday from a three week vacation in the Ozarks after traveling by automobile and camping near Kissee Mills Mey.
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Eagle Pass
Smith
Olcott-Clark
Ozarks
A. M. Morrison
Kissee Mills
Mey
Cases Continued In Police Court
Several cases set for trial in police court this morning were continued until tomorrow morning. No court was held as City Attorney Harley was absent from the city. Mr B S Peckham traveled to Ottawa this morning. Mr George Kreeck, Miss Charlotte Kreeck and Miss Ethel Robinson of Clay Center spent the day in Kansas City.
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Harley
George Kreeck
Charlotte Kreeck
Ethel Robinson
Clay Center
Kansas City
Battery Men to Meet General Martin in Lawrence
Lawrence officials plan a decisive meeting at the Merchants association rooms to determine if a National Guard artillery battery will be located in Lawrence. Gov ernment funds to be spent include about $150 000 in equipment and $8 000 yearly in pay, with 32 government horses and a $2 000 annual armory rent. All signers and interested men urged to attend.
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Martin
National Guard
Lawrence
Merchants Association
Pittsburg
Arny
Army
Merchants Executive
The
Mayor Probes Interurban Franchise After Kansas City Trip
Mayor Francisco traveled to Kansas City to press officials of the interurban railway on the Lawrence franchise that the city council approved and which took effect yesterday. He sought confirmation on whether the company will accept or reject the deal amid circulating reports of dissatisfaction and no official company statement.
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Francisco
Kansas City
Interurban Railway Company
Lawrence
Road Smoother Tested By County Commissioners
County commissioners inspected a new road smoothing device on the north side of town during a session at the courthouse. The unit, used as the road is graded and rolled, may undergo tests across the county with potential actions after trials.
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Low
Dominican Officials Helped Save Memphis Crew
Washington reports that Dominican Republic officials staffed lifelines to aid the officers and crew of the armored cruiser Memphis as it broke apart in Santo Domingo harbor. Rear Admiral Pond relayed that the secretary of war and marine, among others, helped guide rescue lines and a cabinet member offered his residence as a hospital for the injured. Citizens aided with general relief efforts during the crisis.
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Memphis
Washington
Secretary of War and Marine
Dominican Republic
Santo
Domingo
Pond
Mayor Warns Cyclists Over Holding to Street Cars
Mayor Francisco vows to enforce a city ordinance against cyclists who cling to the rear of street cars. He views the practice as dangerous and has personally intervened once, warning a youth after detaching him from a car to prevent repetitions.
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Francisco
KU to Enroll Record Crowds as Registrar Moves to Gym
Enrollment at the University of Kansas is projected to reach a record high as registrar George O. Foster moves his office to the gymnasium to speed up entry of new students. Classes begin Tuesday with ongoing enrollment the rest of the week under Prof. J. J. Wheeler acting as university marshal. Chancellor Strong reports strong faculty arrival and a smooth start ahead.
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University of Kansas
George O. Foster
J. J. Wheeler
E. M. Briggs
Wheeler
Strong
Estes Park
Plate Glass Goes In Place At Ohbers Store Improvements Near Completion
Ohber store fronts receive window installations as summer renovations near end. A new rear addition called the boys store will house goods for boys and awaits final equipment. H B Gherts arrives from Los Angeles, expected to return home soon.
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Ohber
Oher
Poe
Busi H. B. Gherts
Los Angeles
Baptists Open Three Day Conference in Lawrence
The Kaw River Baptist association begins a three day conference at First Baptist Church in Lawrence with Rev. W. G. Handley of Topeka giving the devotional. Rev. Robert Gordon will deliver tonight’s annual sermon on The Cost of Carelessness as visitors and locals attend sessions and a cordial welcome is extended by Rev. O. C. Brown.
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Kaw River
O. C. Brown
Lawrence
W. Ainslie
E. L. Knapp
Christ the Perosnal Worker
John
W. G. Handley
Robert Gordon
Toneka
H. FE. Traile
D. D
Kansas City
Death of Haskell student John Tiger at school hospital
John Tiger, 20, a Haskell Institute student from Hanna Oklahoma, died suddenly of heart disease at the school hospital after two hours of illness. Services were held at Punk chapel with Rev. C C Brown presiding. Tiger had been trying out for the Haskell football team and was regarded as promising.
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John Tiger
Haskell Institute
Tiger
Hanna
Oklahoma
Hev. C. C. Brown
Haskell
Built a New School in District No 2 a Remodelled Edifice
The District No 2 school near Baldwin has been remodeled and repaired with an added wing and improved lighting. The school board asked Superintendent C R Hawley to inspect the work, and Hawley plans a visit tomorrow. Telegraphers on the Northern Pacific railroad won pay increases shorter hours and other wartime benefits in a settlement announced today in St Paul.
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Baldwin
C. R. Hawley
Sehoo Board
Hawley
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Second Christian Edifice To Be Completed Soon
Active work will start tomorrow morning on the Second Christian church at the corner of Nineteenth and Tennessee streets. Pastor Rev. W. M. Hancock, recently returned from Troy, will push the construction as rapidly as possible after the cornerstone was laid in August with elaborate ceremonies.
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Nineteenth
Tennessee
W. M. Hancock
Troy
Dean Kelly to Speak at County Teachers Meeting
Dean Kelly has been secured to address county teachers at the courthouse Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The morning program at 10 30 will discuss country school work and plan the year with papers read by teachers. Supt C R Hawley will lead, distribute supplies, and explain report blanks for uniform records. Elmer Dunmire left for Denver and Colorado Springs last night to attend the event.
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Dean Flj. Kelly
Court House
Dean Kelly
Supt. C. RB
Hawley
Elmer Dunmire
Colorado Springs
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