Great Battle Opens in Southeast Romania
Dispatch from Rome reports the start of a major battle along the Dobrudja front between the Danube and the Black Sea. Fighting rages near Baltusk about 10 miles north of the Bulgarian frontier as Bulgarian and German invaders push into eastern Ahainaise amid conflicting official notices. British forces conduct a trench raid near Guinchy and Ficheyourg Lavoue, inflicting losses on German troops.
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London
Romania
Rome
Dobrudja
Danube
Black Sea
Baltusk
Petrograds
Ville
Guinchy
Ficheyourg Lavoue
Enrollment at High School Shows Heavy Turnout
The high school enrollment for regular classes is complete with heavy turnout. Freshmen enrolled on Monday and Tuesday with an estimated 175. sophomores and juniors around 200. 75 seniors enrolled yesterday. Today’s enrollment was light with 22 processed before noon amid many students correcting credits. officials expect more work today and tomorrow.
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Tadahnost
Lundies
Teachers to Meet Supt RK Alton Will Address City Staff
Teachers from the elementary and grade schools will gather in the high school auditorium tomorrow at 10 o clock for an introductory address by the new superintendent of schools. The event aims to acquaint teachers with plans for the year and discuss educational topics applicable to their work. The lecture is open to the public.
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AL Went
Sum
Ke A
Kent
Cluh Echool
Anme
Tomore Row
Ant
Fire apparatus discussion with Lawrence city officials
George C. Hale former Kansas City fire chief and inventor visits Lawrence to discuss buying a combined pump and hose car. Commission members debate securing one unit to improve fire pressure. Estimated cost about 86500. Five manufacturers’ machines are under review.
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Geoge Hale
City Commission
George C. Hale
Kansas City
Senate
Lawrence
City approves paving Elm Street blocks this fall
At a special Intercommission meeting an ordinance ordering Elm Street paving was adopted. It is probable four blocks will be paved this fall, though sections near the bridge may be delayed until the bridge approach is completed.
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Elm Street
Pilla Funeral Held in Eudora Yesterday
The funeral of Charles Pilla was held in Eudora yesterday morning starting with a private service at 9:30 at the home, followed by church services at 11 conducted by Rev. Starker of the Eudora Lutheran church. Interment took place at the Eudora cemetery.
County Farm Fund Shows August Surplus
County home superintendent Jesse Pieratt reported an August surplus of 168 dollars and 50 cents after expenses. The gain came mainly from selling this season's wheat. There were seventeen inmates, with four requiring meals to be carried to them.
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Jesse Pieratt
Woman Convicted for Disorderly House in Police Court
Sarah White was convicted in a police court last night for maintaining a disorderly house. An $84 fine was assessed by Judge Finch after officers found liquor. She cannot pay and remains in the city jail. Jack Boulin was tried for frequenting the house, found guilty, and fined $54.
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Sarah White
Finch
Jack Boulin
Student board priced up amid housing keeper meeting
An organized group of boarding house keepers agreed on a 4.50 weekly rate for student board, up from last year's 4.00, citing rising food costs and the need to cover legitimate expenses. A tentative association was formed to protect keeper interests, with plans not yet final.
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Ing House Keepers
Lawrence
Lave
Tura
Warsas
Healas
Tra Anduia
Washington Debates Probes Into Foreign Influences
Washington news describes Rep Gardner of Massachusetts announcing a winter session push for congressional investigations into organizations alleged to be under foreign influence. He would probe sources of financial support for groups like the American embargo conference and the American commerce and protective committee to see if they violated U S neutrality. Senator Reed urges action to show U S displeasure with foreign influence on legislation. Senator Lewis argues investigations should include demands linked to Japan and Ching, citing retaliation amid Japan’s stance on immigration and a Japanese ally. Russia is noted as allied with Japan over treaty abrogation concerns.
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Washington
DL CG
Congress
Gardner
Massachusetts
American Commerce and Protective Committee
United States
Reed
Conless
Lewis
Jae Pan Oon Ching
Red
Russia
Japan
Kansan Names Temporary Editorial Staff For University Daily Kansan
A temporary editorial staff for the University Daily Kansan was named this morning. Paul Brindel of the Kansas City Star will edit the first issue with Donald D. Davis as news editor and William Cady as business manager. Vermian Moore will be circulation manager. The reporting staff includes Marjorie Richard, Alice Bowlby, Ralph Curry and F William Koester.
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Kansan
Paul Brindel
Kansas City Star
Onald D. Davis
William §. Cady
Vermian Moore
Marjorie Rickard
Alice Bowlby
Ralph Curry
F. William Koester
Congress Ends Session Amid Fees and Facts
Congress adjourned sine die after a record session with large appropriations totaling 1,856,384,485 in obligations and future authorizations. Senators Curtis and Owens pushed investigations and corrupt practices debates as President Wilson signed bills and packed plans for defense and reform.
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Washington, D.C
Cngress
Congress
Fitzgerald
New York
Gillett
Massachusetts
United States
House
Curtis
Kansas
Senate Lobby Committee
Senate
Owens
Lolay
Wilson
Capitol
James Hamilton Lewis
Heke Smith
Georgia
Heavens
Chamberlain
Oregon
Joseph Pope
Tobby
Labbs
Whamberlain
Geraanny
Wil
Helpful And Humane Legislation Pointed To By Wilson
President Wilson urged helpful and humane legislation after Congress adjourned stating he believed the railroad dispute question would be taken up immediately when Congress reassembled. On the morning session Speaker Clark Democratic Leader Kitchin and Republican Leader Mann were present along with a small number of members on both sides.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Wilson
House
Clark
Kitchin
Mann
Kansas Weather and federal session remarks mix
Unsettled weather looms with possible showers and warmer spells in the northwest tonight into Saturday. In a congressional scene Speaker Clark criticizes a lengthy session while President Wilson signs the emergency revenue bill and regrets the Webb bill defeat on American selling agencies abroad.
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Clark
House
Congress
Wilson
Heldoaniplansen
Webb
President Wilson Plans Campaign Tour to New Jersey
President Wilson leaves Washington at 1 pm for a stay possibly lasting past the November election. He will address the National Woman's Suffrage Association in Atlantic City this evening and then travel to Shadow Lawn Long Branch for an extended stay at the summer White House. He said speeches will target nonpartisan groups, excluding delegations to be received at Long Branch.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
Atlantic City
National Woman's ‘Suffrage Association
White House
Shadow Lawn
Long Branch
Hasting
Wisconsin
N. J
Baptists Meet at Topeka Next Year
The Waw River Baptist Association wrapped three days of meetings in Lawrence with 77 delegates. Rev W G Handley elected moderator. Rev O C Brown of Lawrence named missionary committee member for three years. Next convention at the first Baptist Church in Topeka.
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O. C. Brown
Lawrence
Missionary Committee
Waw Rives Baptist Association
W. G. Handley
of the First Church of
Topeka
KF. L. Knapp
WT Cole
JT. W. Trenshaw
Wainego
Olcl Brown
First Baptist Church
Fred Berry
Mr. Perry
J. M. Gurley
Young People
Agaon
S. J. Price
Ottawa University
Mr. Price
Dattie Price
Fiete
Mr. Handles
To Lecture in Topeka by Dean Kelly of K U
Dean F J Kelly of the University of Kansas education school will travel to Topeka Thursday to address city teachers on standardized tests and motivation as part of the teachers institute next week. A light note mentions a young man unaware of love until a diplomatic disclosure by the woman involved.
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Topeka
F. J. Kelly
School of Education
Kk. U
Teachers Institute
University enrollment eyes 3100 as students flood in
Registrar Foster predicts enrollment may top 3100 amid early registration surge. 253 registered by last night versus 41 at the same point last year, with 60 more yesterday and many arriving to secure jobs through the Employment Bureau. Opening chapel set for Friday with Chancellor Strong delivering the address.
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Foster
Ivas
Employment Bureau
Ehhe
Ageymnasium
Strong
Gedney
Interurban Franchise: City Expects Delayed Acceptance
City officials noted the interurban has thirty days after the ordinance takes effect to accept in writing. While company leaders reportedly favor the franchise, some stockholders oppose certain provisions, delaying formal acceptance despite presidents’ approval.
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Interurban
Busy on rock pile prisoners at city jail
Eight inmates from the city jail were put to work on the rockpile today. The municipality aims to gain crushed rock from the effort, with Chief J M Boyd noting inmates benefit from activity and the monotony of jail life is broken while they work.
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J. M. Boyd
Mayor Trades His Farm for Residence Property in St. Joseph
In Kansas City yesterday Mayor Francisco completed a deal trading his Mount Ida farm in Anderson County for a residence in St. Joseph Missouri. He does not plan to use the new property personally.
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St. Joseph
Francisco
Kansas City
Mount Ida
Anderson County
Milk Supply Inspector Plans Next Analysis Report
W. W. Holyfield city milk inspector tours Lawrence facilities and prepares another milk analysis report. He is conducting inspections to ensure dairy quality and safety for residents.
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W. W. Holyfield
Lawrence
Mr. Holyfield
Boy Restored to Parents After Sheriff Find
The eleven year old son of W D Carlin of 1505 Vermont Street wandered away in search of work yesterday afternoon. He was last heard from after taking a lunch basket to his father at the Bowersock power plant. He was found this morning by the sheriff at the Oscar Cox farm east of Lawrence and returned to his parents.
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W. D. Carlin
Vermont Street
Bowersock
Oscar Cox
Lawrence
New Equipment Arrives For Remodel Work Ongoing
The remaining equipment for the remodeled store was received yesterday and the staff worked late to unload crates and install it. Officials say work will be rushed to ready the store for the upcoming fall business transactions.
Maple Grove drainage project hampered by soil and rain
Rain and soil conditions delayed the Maple Grove drainage ditch on Bridge street near the river. A caved sandy bank wrecked a manhole and new tiling while sand filled the work area. Engineer L E H Dunmire said final completion should come in a week to ten days, with flood danger reduced once finished.
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Maple Grove
Bridge Street
LE. EH. Dunmire
Drainage Board
North Lawrence
Teachers Hold First Session in Douglas County
Douglas teachers plan a 10 30 AM meeting at the court house to outline the year and distribute required blanks and reports. A 2 PM session will feature Dean Four Kelly of the University of Kansas speaking on educational measurements and country school conditions to benefit Douglas county teachers.
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Douglas
Jounky
Court Hhouse
Kelly
School of Calamation
University of Kansas
Douglas County
Harieood Case Continued in Wisconsin Woman’s Fright
The case against a Wisconsin woman was continued by Justice Clark after a hearing at Peasant Grove. The proceedings were put over until Friday as investigators examine the evidence presented this morning.
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Harieood
Wi 'T. Larwood
I Peasant Grove
Aito
Jusie
Clark
County rejects coal bids and plans new advertisement
The county commissioners rejected all coal bids for next year raising the need to re advertise for bids. The two lowest bids were identical but unsatisfactory to the board.
New Modern School Ready for Opening Tomorrow
The Burnett school house will be completed tomorrow and on Monday the annual term of a school will be opened. Miss Josephine Grinter will be the teacher. The new building is standard and modern in every respect.
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Burnett School
Josephine Grinter
Youths Stranded in Stolen Auto After Denver Ride
Lawrence police found Roy Cramer and Jonas Barrett, Topeka youths, sleeping in a Ford on South Massachusetts Street after exhausting money and gasoline on a weeklong ride from Denver. The car was stolen. the boys, who claimed to await money from home, were jailed. Denver authorities were notified. Barrett said he lived at 910 Van Buren, Topeka. This is their first reported trouble.
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Denver
Roy Cramer
Jonas Barrett
Topeka
South
Massachusetts
Cooper
Vaugha
Forrit
Cramer
Barrett
Lawrence
South Massachusetts Street
van Buren Street
Small Boys Made Good At Y M C A Swimming Show
The Y M C A hosted a swimming exhibition by Clauss C junior boys under 12 attended by about fifty parents. Races were split into divisions for participation, with Clark Bryant winning the main race and Harold McArthur close behind. Demonstrations included life saving and resuscitation techniques.
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Clauss
Clark Bryant
Harold McArthur
Hors
September crop report shows large losses from heat and drought
The Department of Agriculture estimates September first conditions slash expected crop yields. Hot and dry August trimmed prospects by 67 million bushels of corn and tens of millions in spring wheat nuts and potatoes, with tobacco up 26 million pounds. Figures cover spring wheat all wheat corn oats white potatoes and other staples.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Lawrence Poised for New Civic Swimming Pool Plan
W Os Franklin's proposal for a Lawrence swimming pool draws strong support from Coach Werman Olcott and others. The Journal-World reports the idea as a long-sought civic improvement likely to relieve summer heat and bring central Kansas towns into a common trend, with residents urged to back the project.
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W.os. Franklin
Lawrence
Werman Olcott
Franklin
Lawrences
Journal-Worle
Kansas
Mayor Sets an Example in Lawrence Autumn Beautification
Mayor W. JL Francisco spent several hours trimming his lawn and yard to set a model for residents to follow and help Lawrence become a more attractive city. The piece notes the mayor’s visible effort and hints at broader lessons from a teacher figure in the story.
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W. JL Francisco
Lawrence
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