German Right Forged Back Climax Near At Hand
A detailed dispatch describes German forces moving from Flanders toward France with high reinforcements from Belgium. Reports claim French and Allied lines face pressure as German columns advance and British and Indian troops mobilize, signaling a potential major engagement near Verdun and the Argonne sector.
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Lowden
Ostend
Gernin
Mast Flanders
Ghenty
Mranvy
Billear Nakaj Eremies
Hopman
Rentez
Kuhram
France
Courtrai
Varig
Montisirail
Vetyloltandeois
Giermain
Qualdne
Peredhampenoiz
Sonmesous
Vay Hiis
Lauceesse & Sill
Hiendral Rouek
Alli Atl
Lyon
Daris
England
Kiland
India
Lair
Europe
Eulonies
Hoor
Boréan
Spokane Chamber of Commerce Urges U S Reserve System
Spokane Washington September 10. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce adopts resolutions urging the U S government to establish a proper military organization and an adequate reserve system. Resolutions are sent to Pacific Coast groups to spur public sentiment, noting millions trained troops abroad and the danger of defending a nation with untrained forces.
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Spokane
Wash
Conc Merce
Pacific Coast
Crisafter
Strickler to Inspect Eudora Bridge Repairs Tomorrow
State and local officials plan a personal investigation of the Eudora ridge bridge conditions and needed improvements. County Attorney Amick and State Engineer Strickler will assess site conditions and timing as state utilities commission weighs action in September.
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Eudora
Duffie
Strickler
Eudora Ridge
Attonney Anick
Magrineer Tod
Sirigkler
Thir Ut
Yeeou
State Utilities Commission
Amick
Notiée
Onitie
Persot
Kudor
Utililies Commission
Leavenworth
Xineur
Eudok Bridge
Neutrality urged by Senate chair for American mediation
Washington Sept 1 Chairman Stone of the Foreign Relations Committee delivered a prepared speech urging Americans to preserve neutrality amid European events. He warned against sympathies or prejudices shaping policy and stressed naturalized citizens must avoid favoritism toward any side to maintain credible mediation.
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United States
Bays Stone
Washington
D.C
Senate
Stone
Relaliens
Mediailian
Iential
TRY TO POISON GERMANS Force Belgians to Drink Some Water
A New York dispatch recalls a letter from Belgium via German ambassador Jonathon Bernstorff’s son in the cavalry guard. The note says villagers place bombs and offer water to the German troops to poison them. The ambassador did not comment on reports he sought peace talks in Washington.
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New York
Jonathon Bernstorff
Belgium
Guard
Meke
Washington
Lawrence County Fair Exhibits Impress Despite Rain
Exhibits and shows drew good crowds as rain eased, with strong attendances on Lawrence Day. Livestock displays set records including a 70 pound watermelon and large herds from Sutton Stock Farm and Derby and Bager. Officials expect races to run today as exhibitors prepare for a busy rest of the fair.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Ranad Ve
Thy
Creat Bend
Hs Holmes
Sutton
Derby
Bager
Jand Sone
Laptad
Usleibil
Haskell
Haskell Institute
JAIPAN RUSHES NEW WARSHIPS Destroyers Will be Built
Tolsia reports Japan plans to construct destroyers at home dockyards within seven months. The imperial diet will adjourn tomorrow as Russia dispatches a lieutenant general envoy to reach the region by September 13. England briefed France and Russia on a note about the European situation, with France not consulted due to Article 17 of the treaty.
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Tolsia
Japan
Mbdssudeyat Laythion
England
France
Yatils
Shipload of Coal Is Safe
The Brandenburg, a Nazi German Lloyd Pleanship Company steamer, sailed from Philadelphia three weeks ago and reportedly ran the British blockade in the Atlantic. It safely landed in Norway with a cargo of coal and provisions for Germany, despite British efforts to capture or sink German ships.
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New York
Lloyd Pleanship Company
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Norway
Capys
Brandenburg
Germany
State Merchants Meet Returns from Kansas event
Secretary Harry Sparks announced the State Retailers Merchants meet in Balin ended with about 200 attendees and a strong Pittsburgh representation. Lawrence’s L N Wiey named fourth vice president. Salina hosted tours and receptions as merchants toured local sites with cheer from the carnival company and Salina fair.
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Harry B. Sparks
Hi JL. Winey
Balin
Sparks
Pittsburg
Wieney
Lawrence
Res
Pork
Salina
Éarnival Company
Training Classes Begin At Midweek Service
Dr Braden addressed the Midweek Service at First Christian Church as training classes opened with good attendance and several new students. McFarland led an in depth review of Part 7 of the year work with Part I slated for review next Wednesday. New members will feature up front as the Kings Campbell and Restoration Movement of the Disciples of Christ are discussed. Dinner will be served next Wednesday for teachers and church officers with expert instruction based on Sunday School work.
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Braden
Fowoek
de McFarland
Arthin Braden
Bi.gle
Kings Campbell
Restoration Movement
Disciples of Christ
Bible School
Arms embargo lifted clears path to recognition
El Paso Texas September 10 border patrols withdrawn from the Vera Cruz occupation zone after Washington orders to end the embargo on arms. General Purshing directing forces from Fort Bliss noted the move allows a shift in patrols east and west of El Paso and the Rio Grande bridge traffic to be examined under new terms. The war department’s action is welcomed by Consular officials as de facto recognition of Mexico’s new government.
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el Paso
Tex
John J
Fort Bliss
Texas
Washington
Vera Cri
International Line
Dhe Rio Grande
Camel Corps Join Allies In Indian Expedition Force
London dated Sept 10 reports C Roberts a colonial department official says the expeditionary force from India will include regular army contingents imperial service troops from far regions. The Viceroy accepted cavalry contingents from one state and a camel corps from Bikun. The Maharaja of Mysore reportedly provided about 11.6 million rupees for the expeditionary costs.
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London
India
C. Roberts
Colonial’department
Imperial Service
Far Vor
Bikun
New Principal for Dread Herbert Nutt From Chicago University
A new principal, Hubert Nutt, will lead Dredd High School in Kansas under the University of Kansas School of Education. Nutt trained at the University of Chicago and has college and secondary school experience. Lily Baiter of Topeka High joins as newly appointed instructor. last year enrollments reached 200 with 90 seniors.
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Herbert Nutt
Chicago University
Dredd
Yschool of Education
University of Kansas
Hubert Nutt
Professor Nutt
University of Chicago
Lily
Baiter
Topeka
Selwess
Uhare
Ales
South End School Room to Serve Grades 1 and 2
At a special Board of Education meeting a report from the committee led to arranging a suitable room in the South End for grades 1 and 2. Miss Della Gill was elected as teacher and may transfer to the South End. further details on assignment and transfers were discussed.
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South End
Meacher
Board Ofducation
South Side
Ena Bel
Della Gill
Cher. Bak
South
Europe Awaits War Result in Galicia and Reinforcements
Dispatches describe a pivotal Galicia battle shaping western front plans as German reinforcements move southeast while Russian forces push west along the Vistula. Vienna signals possible peace talks if Austria sues for peace and German divisions race to shore up defenses.
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Europe
Galicia
Wnden
Exultaab Mes
Vienna
Berlin
Austria
Belgit
Ghent
England
Vistula
Petrograd
Geneon
Kingdom of Poland
Sind
Fron- Aieypot
Landen
Koenigsborch
Baltie
East Prussia
Graeiw
German Empire
Students Employed In Thirty Vocations Earn Over Fifty Thousand
A University of Kansas report shows total student earnings last year at 34674 dollars with women earning 446 dollars. Boarding clubs supplied many jobs including twenty dishwashers and fourteen stewards. Students worked as janitors clerks laborers and various trades, totaling thirty two occupations.
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Pervereicy
University
of Kansas
Lize Isurange
Horty
Bear Dr Coombs Sermons At Prairie Creek Meeting
Grantville residents heard Dr T Coombs preach a vigorous gospel at Prairie Creek last Sunday at 3 pm. He denounced sin and urged holy living with apostolic zeal while his sermons were enjoyed by the locals. Murfiock and Brady arrive tonight to work in Lawrence Tate after the campus line in Weyandotte county.
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Grantville
T. Coombs
Alva P. Jones
Prairie Creek
Murfiock
Victor Murdock
J. L'Brady
Lawrence Tate
Weyandotte
Mardock
Flr
Rss Brady
Murdock and Brady Tour County Tomorrow
Murdock and Brady with Progressive county candidates tour the county tomorrow starting at 8 00 a m in Lawrence. They will travel by automobile through Lecompton Stull Clinton Lone Star Worden Vinland Eudora and end in Lawrence at 8 00 p m. Victor Murdock will speak at each stop along the route.
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Wistor Murdock
J. L. Brady
Progressive County
Lawrence
Lerompton
Victor Murdock
Alt
Washington
Nic
Lecompton
Stull
Clinton
Lone Star
Worden
Vinland
Eudora
Pan
Veterans of Time to Hold 20th Anniversary Meeting
Veterans of Time will meet Monday September 14 in Ecke's Lab for a reunion of Lawrence settlers prior to September 14 1862. Officers include C H Hoyt president Cal J hi deceased vice president Mrs I aglier secretary and Mrs Mary wilder treasurer. A 12 o clock business sign and 1 o clock dinner will be followed by a 2 pm program with GA R Glee Club music. Those with 50 years residence are eligible. wives invited.
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Lawrence
Ecke
Douglas County
C. H H. Hoyt
Cal. J Hi
I. Aglier
Mary ‘Wilder
Om Takinu
cMart
GA. R. Glee Club
Alrs
Inua
Ais
Wreck of Oceanic and Porter's Capture Reported
A chaotic New York dispatch notes the White Star Line liner Oceanic sunk near the Scotland coast with the Maiden Voyage on hold. It also mentions逃 Porters escape effort and a pursuing police, plus Evans D. Grant's private funeral at 808 Indiana Street tomorrow at 10 AM.
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Burewi
Craiger
Oveanir
White Star Line
Sterday
Otland
London
Sw York
New York
Evans D. Grant
British Stand Saved Day Against German Onslaught
British forces under Sir John French faced a superior German column near the Oise on August 26. The stubborn British left, led by General Slim Deorrien, held firm to cover a perilous retreat as French cavalry horses exhausted. Public morale rose as reports credit the stand with preventing annihilation and preserving fighting spirit.
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London
John Freuch
Five River Oise
French
Hervie
Siniti Deorrien
Merchant's Week Bulletin Publishes Spring Proceedings
The University of Kansas Extension Division released a bulletin compiling Happenings from last spring's Merchant's Week. It highlights advertising, store fronts, salesmanship, clerical credit training, and other practical topics led by WR Hamilton. Plans for a second annual Merchant Week next winter are outlined.
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University
University of Kansas
Hamilton
Salina
Reservation Open for Settlement on Colville Reservation
Spokane Sept 10 By order of the government the Colville Indian reservation in eastern Washington near Spokane will be opened to white settlement after Indian allotments are made. About 1 000 000 acres will be available for homesteading. An information bureau has formed to study conditions and answer inquiries for settlers.
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Spokane
Washi
Ree Dev
Enelé Sam
Colville
Pacific Northwest
Hite Mess
Fan
Washington
Kansas Crop Estimates and Registration News
Registration at the University of Kansas starts next week with expected large attendance as enrollments rise from summer inquiries. The Top Reporting Board of the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Kansas crop estimates for 1913 including corn 7 320 000 acres and 24 424 005 bushels, wheat 6 710 000 acres, oats 1 760 000 acres, and various farm values for potatoes, barley, flaxseed, and buckwheat.
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Karlsas
Washington, D. C
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