Allied offensives drive high German losses in Somme push
British and French forces report gains along the Breda front and Verdun sectors. British troops claim to have seized ground on the left of the first line and pushed Germans from positions near Somme to Thiepval. French and Romanian actions include Verdun trench advances, Romanian retreats, and continued bombardments in Galicia with thousands of prisoners reported.
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London
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Thiepval
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Samy
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Verdun
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Poston
Varis
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Bucharest
Turtukai
Aucking
Haliez Petrograd
Senj
Haliez
Lemberg
Halier
Senjkovitze
Wainiki
Galicia
Death of Mrs Anna L Dives long prominent Kansas political figure
Mrs Anna L Dives aged about 70, formerly of Kansas, died in Detroit at the home of her son Pred L Diggs. She was a leading figure in Kansas politics and a noted booster of the Populist era, influential in the state’s wagon trade circles.
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Anna L. Dives
Kansas City
Anna Ll. Digs
Kansas
Detroit
Ll. Diggs
Train Robbery Failed Near Apache. Bandits Flee
A six-member gang attempted to rob the Golden State Limited near Apache, east of Douglas, but failed after six tries to blow open the express car safe. They escaped on cow ponies despite a respaldo pursuit by a sheriff's posse formed after the holdup. One assailant fired a shot but fled.
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Douglas
Aria
Aldaheed
Golden State Limited
C. R
P&p
Apache
Mustering Out of Guards Ordered by War Department
Washington notes that 15 000 guardsmen formerly serving on the border are to be mustered out of federal service. Remaining troops stay on duty for now. most regiments to be discharged under department commanders. The order involves New York New Jersey Maryland Missouri California Oregon Washington and Louisiana units. Public concern follows as demobilization rumors rise.
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D.C
War Department
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Missouri
California
Oregon
Louisiana
Fourteenth
Yale
Vyabuyahanmi
Pia
Niantie
Conn
Baker University Opens With Record Enrollment Forecast
Baker University at Baldwin City plans to open September 14 with a forecast of record enrollment. Dr William Mason says six hundred on campus. opening ceremonies September 14 at 1 pm with Charles M Harger delivering The Wests New Vision. New faculty include R A Schlademan athletic director and Percy V Roberts Englishman joining from India.
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Methodist
Baktwin
Williamt Masons
Baker
Charles M. Harger
Abilene
State Board ‘of Corrections
Wlain‘nus
West
KR. A. Schlademan
T. D. Shepherd
Schlademan
Tucson
Asio
University of Arizona
Missouri
Wesleyan
Des Pauw
Beiler
Percy V. Roberts
India
University of Madras
Garrett Biblient Institute
Northwestern
University of Chicago
Lawrence Invites Franklin Pool Plan With Two Hydrated Pools
Prof Franklin proposes to build and operate two swimming pools in a Lawrence city park for 20 years under a shared initial investment of ten thousand dollars. The plan includes drinkable water flow every two hours, nude bathing on select days, and yearly options to buy or renew the lease with city guarantees.
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Franklin
University of Kansas
Bethlehem
Lawrence
Hem
Lehigh University
Lb Blikke
Pranklin
Jrimeelf
Hinself Aghady
Cnmnivipal
Central Park
Hinself
Upklin
Darmweener
Kan
Transfer of White House Officials to Asbury Park
Washington Sept 7 arrangements were completed for moving executive offices from the White House to Asbury Park New Jersey tomorrow. For the first time since his presidency began Mr Wilson will be accompanied by a stall of Secretaries clerks telegraphers and other attached staff on his vacation. Previously he spent summers at Cornish New Hampshire with only his personal stenographer.
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Washington
White House
Asbury Park
N. J
Wilson
Cornish
New Hampshire
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Partly cloudy conditions expected with light rain yesterday. Cooler temperatures forecast tonight and tomorrow. Local observers note a trends toward unsettled weather with cooler air moving into the region.
Fraternal Aid Order Posts Near Million Dollar Month
Promoters for the Fraternal Aid union report a near million dollar insurance total for August with 900000 written this month. Supreme officers and organizers worked through vacations to grow new business and aim for a quarter million members soon. The American Four policy adds paid up values, boosting member stakes and policy worth as the order expands nationally.
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Atunist
Phet
AL Young
PLA
Tithfal
Supreme Offices
Organiger
Sinc
Morrison Family Enjoyed Ozarks Vacation Camping Trip
The Morrison family spent a month traveling through the Ozarks returning yesterday. They camped two weeks on White River near Beaver Creek and explored Indian camping grounds with an artesian spring. They visited Lake Taneycomo sites, Marvel Cave, and the Shepherd of the Hills country, noting Marvel Cave’s size and chamber variety.
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Morrison
Ozarks
R. M. Morrison
White River
Beaver Creek
Thewlvernie
Presbyterian Assembly
Lake Taneytoma
Marvel Cave
Shepherd of
Honored Dr Cordley at Plymouth Church Birthday Observance
The Plymouth church observed the birthday anniversary of pioneer minister Dr Richard Cordley. Vice-Chancellor W L Burdick led the meeting praising Cordley’s character and influence. Church members recalled personal ties from his long pastorate in Lawrence, Mississippi. A new Cordley school exhibit and Lincoln boyhood picture were highlighted for future presentation.
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Richard ‘Cordley
Plymouth Church
W. L. Burdick
Dr. Burdick
Cordier
Dr. Consley
Cordley
Lawrence
Marcia Carter
Cordley School
South Lawrence
Lincoln
Baptist Sessions Grow in Interest at Kansas Denomination Meeting
Ninety delegates and many Lawrence residents attended the Baptist association meeting in Topeka. Notable guests include Miss Crissman of Chicago and Frank J. White of Shanghai. Rev. Gordon delivered the evening sermon on carelessness. sessions covered mission work, Sunday School training, and plans for Young People's Societies.
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Kaw River
St Baptist
Lawrence
Aming Theivy
China
White
Quade
WW. G. Handley
Topek
Biren
Robert Gordon
Topeka
HE. Strale
Kansas City
Fle
J. 7E. Crawford
Association
Crawford
T. W. Henshaw
Wantega
W Patel
W. G. Handley
J. M. Gurley
FE. Price
Ottawa Univers
Marcin
Lawrence man injured loading naval gun on ship
Lawrence resident Lillis of Lawrence and Lillis of Lawrence stationed on the U S South Carolina off Newport Rhode Island met with a serious accident September 1 while loading a large gun. A shaft broke letting the shell fall on him injuring his left arm in two places and breaking his right leg below the knee. He is hospitalized aboard the South Carolina and will return home briefly when able. He is the son of Mrs J W Lillis of this city.
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Waller
Lillis
Lawrence
U.S
South Carolina
Newport
R. I
J. W. Lillis
Harris returns from Chicago to join Wilson League work
Mrs. W A Harris arrives in Lawrence after attending the Democratic national convention in St Louis and visiting Kansas delegates. She plans to take up leadership of the women's branch for the Wilson League in Lawrence or Topeka immediately.
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W. A. Harris
Wilson League
A. Harris
Lawrence
Chicago
H[arris
St. Louis
Kansas
Merchants Discuss Two-Day Closing for Fair Week
Lawrence merchants consider closing stores for two afternoons during Fair Week at 12 30 p m on Tuesday and Thursday. Clerks will receive fair tickets to boost attendance, with a canvass planned to gain universal support and a vote on the plan.
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Douglas County
Merchants’ Association
Gener Martin
Lawrence
Incardes
Colin
Ruel
Universal
Merchants
Addiion
F. C. Firestone
Anthony
Kansas
Harper
Avery
Vgny
Lawrence Considers Local Battery Armory With War Dept Support
After an enthusiastic Merchants Association meeting in Lawrence, plans push for a local field artillery battery with War Department approval. Adjutant General Martin toured, pledged to back Lawrence, and merchants promised to guarantee an armory and temporary quarters until a building is erected.
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Merchants Association
Lawrence
War Department
Washington
Kansas’ City
Martin
Arn
Army
Paving in a Tangled Petition Sparks City Inquiry
Commissioner W. W. Cleland prepares a report on Elm street paving for a special city commission meeting tomorrow. He cites questionable signature transfers on the paying petition and notes related land ownership moves by both supporters and opponents. Mayor Francisco plans to return before the meeting.
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W. W. Cleland
Elm Street
City Commission
Cleland
Francisco
Jackson Arraigned on Assault With Intent to Kill Charge
Jackson was arraigned before Justice Clark on an assault with intent to kill charge. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon. Bail was set at $500, which he could not furnish.
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Ckson
Ie Jackson
Clark
Married in Kansas City by Judge Lindley
Judge Lindley officiated the marriage of Adaline Douglas and H E Elder both of Kansas City Missouri in a probate ceremony held yesterday afternoon.
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H. E. Elder
Adaline Douglas
Kansas City, Mo
Lindley
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