Allies Push Germans Back as Indian Forces Aid Advance
Report from London notes French and British command praising the Allied push toward Paris with two Indian divisions and a cavalry brigade bolstering the attack. Observers see potential to wedge German lines by striking at the German center and enemy right, while French government forecasts a short stay in Bordeaux and emphasizes steady progress in the battle zone.
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Lannlon
Paris
Wallay
Bordeaux
Jotty
Gerade
Bandon Elvinn
Tierman
Renter
Alttratti
Kilehbuer
Servians Press Austrian Front In Septembr Offensive
Dispatch from Paria reports Servians continue offensive against Austrians crossing toward the frontier. Authorities claim Austrian defenders pushed back to the left bank of the Ravin as Servians advance, with gains confirmed along the line.
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Paria
Servia
Paris
Air Battle Report From Vagrant Major Warmaby In France
An aviator in wartime Britain recalls air combat over France with British and French units. He praises a visor and staddaring officer, describes fast enemy biplanes, his old battered craft, and a tense dogfight with revolver fire and evasive maneuvers.
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Pisin
Warmaby
Aviadion Corps
Japanese Join Allies in Lisbon Dispatch Rumor
The Evening News reports from Rome that Emperor Nieldhich says he will go to war against Bertin it sult, even if it costs him his own life. A Pes trogrdid envoy notes the Emperor’s reply to a wish for Japanese and Russian troops to fight together.
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London
Evening News
Nieldhich
Rome
Bertin Itsult
Vesis
Pestrogrdid
Emitinnes
Lmperov
British attempt to suppress Belgian aid cited in diplomatic note
Copenhagen dispatch of September reports Emperor William sending a note to President Wilson. The missive condemns Allied use of Belgian ports and air engines and claims Belgians face punishment for involvement. It mentions Lanvin and other places as destinations.
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Londo
William
Wilson
Copenhagen
Lorton Parly
Pop Wieder
Cine Emperor
Lanvin
Commissioners Talk to Water Officials in Morning Session
City commissioners met with the water company officials led by President Street and manager A L Street to discuss the water plant and valuation. No action was taken as both sides described a closer understanding but could not agree on a half way position or second estimate of value.
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Ctreet
Water Compatty
Firnural
A. L. Street
Frank Suner
Lovat Niger
Ity
Laken
Lami
Imap
Street
Rrenee
Aken
Leivel
Lawrence
Russians claim decisive victory over Austrians in Galicia
The Jessaggero reports the Galicia battle near Lemberg ends in a complete Russian victory. Austrian forces reportedly retreat on all fronts and many German prisoners are taken. Germans evacuated Polish territories as Russians advance toward Rawr 42 miles northwest of Lemberg.
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Petrogistol
Rawr
Galicia
Lemberg
Poland
SINK TWO SHIPS SUNK BY FRENCH AND BRITISH FORCES
Dispatch from Bresdvanx to the Hayes agency reports two German merchant ships sunk in the Atlantic by French cruisers Conde and Dess parts aided by British forces at Bristol. Other lines note German merchant seamen in the Atlantic and list ships and crews. In District Court a divorce case Akin My Williams vs Roskind R Williams is noted, along with a second suit Gordon Kennedy et al vs U S Mercury for money and foreclosures at Mechanics Lien.
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Paris
Bresdvanx
Hayes Agenvey
Atlantic
Condeand
Desspartes
Bristol
Mantburg-Amerieaht
Kronsving
Wilhuhu
Brandenburg and Neckar
Ital
Akin My Williams
Roskind
R. Williams
Qorron 0
Kennedy
Ub al
U. Meriuary
Building Committee Appointed by Directors Meeting
Directors of the Country Cin heel meet at the Merchants Association offices and name a building committee of seven led by Free Suishmeyer as chair. New members Gorda Gills Carl Grueber Wilder So Med tall and others appointed, with Judge Lindley as legal authority guiding drawing up the plan and arrangements. The committee aims to recruit about GO new members and energize the building project.
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Megebants
Suishmeyer
Chabain
Ares Oh Gorda Gills
Carl Grueber
Wilder So Medtall
Huu
Spouts
Otto Barteldes
Ralph Spouts
GC. C. Crawford
Itd Bie
Judge Lin
Orono Courty Fair Opens With Mixed Results
The crowd gathered for the Orono event saw some delays and less extensive exhibits than planned. James Brown won first in the horse display while John Bieving placed second, as Ottawa officials noted. Russell of the bank reported on grain, vegetables, and fruit exhibits amid weather tweaks.
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James Brown
John Bieving
Mr. Wheeler
Ottawa
Thur Russell
Ins Bank
Urain
Vos‘erables
Fruih
Aged man Evans Dosier Grant dies in Lawrence
Evans Dosier Grant, one of Lawrence’s oldest residents, died at 7 AM at his daughter Mrs. C Kelso’s home where he had lived the past fourteen years. Born September 1, 1821, he remained active and politically minded, a longtime Democrat who voted in every presidential election since Polk. He is survived by his daughters Mrs. G G Kelso and Charles Grant of Chicago, and his stepdaughter Mrs. Bey Pratt of Pasadena. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Also noted: Vinheng Band arriving in Lawrence to perform, aiding the day’s attractions with twenty-nine pieces in the program.
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Evans Dosier Grant
Lawrence
Evans Dosier
Directors Meeting Reveals Farm Sale Details
Directors' Meeting A held yesterday at 1 The R. H. Yerlane farm cast ote Glock. The Y. M. Farm was sold to Ray Piling with Johnson of Horton given possession on September 1. Mr. BR Caldwell traveled to Topeka Hs yarns amid talk about cheap talk and extravagant remarks.
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Y. M
R. H. Yerlane Farm
BR. F. Caldwell
Topeka Hs Yarns
Fragmentary Weather Forecast Notes Show Unclear Details
A noisy and garbled weather notice mentions tonight and Thursday with possible showers in the northeast port area near Adler north and Sami wrest portion. It references yesterday and today with unclear timing and locations, making precise forecast details unreliable.
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Adler
French claim victory driving Germans back steadily
London reports a telegram from Copenhagen claims Emperor William sought to protest to Wilson against dumdum bullets. French forces are advancing as Indian support arrives and conditions appear favorable. battles continue along the Austrian frontier with Russian success noted in Galicia and at Bawa according to various reports.
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London
Claijm
Are
iGermans
Billy Sunday to Stop in Lawrence on Denver Trip
Reports say evangelist Billy Sunday may spend a day in Lawrence on his motor trip from Denver to Des Moines Iowa. Manager Wolfe discussed the stop with Sunday's party in Denver and Boulder and urged inviting him to address local audiences.
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Denver
Des Moines
Iowa
Wolfe
Boulder
Gales
Reve Wolfe
Billy
Anager
Lawrence
Yes Moines
Lawrenc
Alliance
MALCG
Lyceum Sellers Report Ticket Sales At MCA
Church committees in charge of Uy ceun tickets for the Lyceum course reported yesterday at the MCA that many tickets were sold. Each church committee could sell 100 tickets, some reported selling more, others less. Sales continue today with a final tally to follow.
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M.C.A
Ehureh
Vhurehes
Merchants Meeting In Salina Sees Growing Attendance
Retailers of Kansas state merchants association held their annual session in Salina Kansas with about seventy five attendees yesterday. The gathering is expected to draw around two hundred participants today as interest grows.
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Salina
Kaw
Kansas State
HOUSES ARE TAKEN Real Estate Man Says Demand Surges
Real estate man in Lawrence reports houses going fast with buyers still coming. Indications point to a tight supply as homes are nearly all taken and listings vanish, signaling strong market demand. Authorities warn that supply may not keep pace with continuing interest.
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Lawrence
Indian band to play Salina fair this week
The Haskell band went to Salina for an engagement at the fair and will perform through the week. They plan to return to Lawrence on Saturday.
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Salina Fair
Salina
O- Lawrence
Mrs Wilder Metcalf Dead With Paralysis Cause
Mary Crasier Metcalf wife of Beyrea Wilder Metcalf died after eight months of illness from paralysis. Born January 1857 in Sullivan County Ohio she spent youth in Gig and married Metcalf. Funeral tomorrow at three at residence 2 Sells Street, burial at Owl Tilt Cemetery. Netherlands names: G Gibbanil P Wagstait pallbearers listed. General Metcalf extends community sympathy.
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Mary Crasier Metcal
Beyrea Wilder
Grening
Sullivan, County
Ohio
Janeath
Gig
Meteatt
Metcalf
Sells Street
Erkip
Colorado
Bari
Brownell
Phos
Charles Elwell
Gibbanil
Detained American Correspondents in German Custody
Five U S newspaper correspondents Roger Lewis Irvin S Cobb John T McGutéheon James O'Donnell Bennett and Harry asp are detained by German railway authorities at Aix la Chapelle near German bases. They are under surveillance not allowed to leave the city or send news while being treated well. Detention began August 26 at an unknown location and they were moved to Aix la Chapelle on August 30.
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New York
Associated Press
Aix-la-Chapelle
Roger Lewis
Associated’ Press
Irvin S Cobb
Philadelphia « Public Ledger
John T. McGutéheon
James O’donnell Bennett
Chicago' Tribune
Harry Asp
Chicago/ Daily News
Coultemené
Aix- la-Chapelle
Wheat market fears as prices slip after Kansas City drop
Wheat traders shift to selling mode as mills show hesitation and German reverses in Hu Tope signal a market downturn. Kansas City prices fell five tents last day, prompting heavy sales across Kansas and raising fears that prices may drop further below the hoped $1 a bushel. Local farmers and many speculators grow apprehensive about a continued decline.
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Beches
Kansas City
Kansas
Rez
Jocal
French Hold Their Own In War Report From Paris
Paris dispatch reports Allied lines in contact with German forces as British units advance on the right and left wings. The center moves slowly with overall progress seen as satisfactory. The German retreat continues before British pressure near Nancy and in the Vosges region, while the Alance front remains stable.
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Paris
Nancy
The
Vosges
Girele
Allance
French Fortress Falls to Germans in WWI
Press dispatches report the fall of Maubeuge, a major French fortress on the Sambron river, to German forces. British troops assisted in its defense with heavy casualties and several forts captured, while statements praise the stiff French resistance and vow to prolong resistance until relief.
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Berlin
Maubeuge
Sambron
Germany
Belin
Sayville
Tory Oatithe
Hicalita
Frépeh
Ananhines
Dhermins
Jad of
Manheim
Reinehchstag
Luneville
William of Hesse
Milnerd
London
Beige
Dasrath
Maubenge
Russians Attack Gorodok Fronts Along Austrian Line
Fragmentary report says Russian forces engage along the Austrian frontier including Gorodok. The worded lines hint at a broader center-front battle with Austrian troops, noting activity on the left bank and continuous actions across the front.
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Ras
Museeat
Gorodhk
Germans Evacuate Upper Alsace Reported From Basel
London dispatch from Basel via Central News states German forces have evacuated Upper Alsace, with Switzerland confirming the move and marking the area as free from German control. The report emphasizes the rapid territorial shift and its implications for the warfront.
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London
Central News
Upper
Alsace
Switzerland
Upper Alsace
Basal
Switzerlad
Rumanians Aroused by Russian Victory Sparks Uproar
London reports Romanian crowds in Bucharest celebrate Russia's victory over the de monarchy. The telegram from Bucharest notes mania and large demonstrations in streets in support of Russia.
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London
Trai
Bucharest
Demonarchy
Russia
Enrollment at Baker 8 Above Average This Year
Baker University shows higher enrollment than last year with more students on campus. New faculty members have joined and the work is planned to start in good shape for the season.
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BAKER
Bakiwin
Kan
Rtendance Baker University
Albi
County Fair Exhibits Spark Farmer Pride and Debate
Lawrence and Douglas County readies for a county fair with a vast agricultural and live stock show. Officers and volunteers, such as Jacob Badsky and C. W. Murphy, have worked hard to secure exhibits from Haskell Institute and the State University, plus a model farm display showing pest control and farming methods. A sprayed apples vs unsprayed orchard comparison highlights benefits, while some merchants stay cautious about booth space and funding.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Douglas
Imialne
Jacob Badsky
C. W. Murphy
Las
T. J. Sweeney
Dede Williams
Lawrence _dtailwiy
Ahd Ligh
Hermann Groeker
Axis Crafts
Maéline? Co
H.-W. Schaake
P. H
Pierce
H. W
Henderson
Monument
Concern
Haskell “Institute
The
State University
R. R. McFarland
Haskell
Uggd
S.J. Hunter
Cereal Stories Highlight Advertising's News Value
A reader notes that cereal stories illustrate how advertising blends with daily papers, stressing the intimate link between home life and the newspaper. The piece argues advertising offers readers practical value and interest beyond pure news content.
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