Verdant Verdun War Outlook Hinges On Prince's Army
Critics debate the Verdun offensive outcome hinging on the prince's forces and their reserve as Berlin and London report mixed signals. Allies claim the prince’s troops have forced German retreat, while German defense steadies and prepares for a counter. High command notes keystone winter operations may reshape the campaign as both sides prepare for renewed fighting near Meuse River.
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Berlin
St. Mehehauld
Riems
Ernie Oruht
Fee Lake
Sugeeriar
Seth
Retrograd
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Parbol
Alletria
Uoys
Wiasshart
Antrim
Cgernian
Pyysl
Thy
University regulates social events and dorm life
A fragmented article describes university rules on social functions, hashing parties, and curfews meant to protect students and state interests. It notes authorities intend to limit late-night gatherings and require dean oversight to ensure better education and discipline.
University job demand exceeds supply for applicants
Secretary M C A Conrad Hoffaray reports that applicants seeking work at the University outnumber available jobs. About 200 applications have been received but only a quarter can be satisfied, leaving many students without employment as demand remains high.
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Wen
Han
Secretary of the Universe
Conrad Hoffaray
Wolfman
Announcement of German Victory With Heavy Russian Losses
Telegraphed in Berlin today General Voien Pindenbees pledged to Emperor William that the Russian forces in Vilas area were defeated by four divisions of cavalry and infantry. The report notes heavy casualties and claims Russian registration reached 150s at a university event, with lines about the surrender and the fate of troops.
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Berlin
Pindenbees
Willimi
Vilas
Dimad
Phird
Carin
Well and cheerful note reaches Brussels from Chstend
A fragmentary message arrives via Mr Slater in Brussels confirming a safe and cheerful status. The incomplete handwriting references a communication from Prot MM Shintler and mentions a family and cave-related context tied to the Bytian Cou ge route.
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UN Vo Shaler
Beussels
Slater
British Sink German Submarine Reported
British authorities announce the sinking of a German submarine after credible reports that it sank the British cruiser Pathfinder. The unnamed submarine was said to be later sunk by seven British ships. Details remain uncertain as officials confirm the action.
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Pathfinder
London
Gine
Germans claim major western front victory in war report
Berlin reports the German general announces the western front has seen heavy and decisive battles with the right wing advancing and French resistance broken. Other battle fronts show no decisive outcomes. In a separate item, the John Waggoner farm on Washington Creek was sold to DeNees of Mensant Grove for 38 acres at 8000 dollars, with possession to be given March 2 and move to Lawrence afterward.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
John Waggoner
Washlington Creek
Mensant Grove
Posessiby
Mareh
Mr. Waggener
Lawrence
New Coach Arrives for Jayhawker Football
E M Wheaton, new head football coach at the University, arrived in town yesterday and began training the Jayhawker squad. The first practice is set for tonight at McCook field after a delay caused by a Ford car issue.
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McCook
E. M. Wheaton
Jayhawker
Ile l
Ford
Addy
Books Correctly Substantiated at University Registrar
W. O. S. Leman reports to State Accountant J. O. Kinewich that Registrar George O. Foster’s books are submitted and found correct. All money disbursed is substantially accounted for, with seven hundred thousand dollars moving through the registrar’s office annually. Foster’s ten dollar book idea aided tracking the amount, now adopted at the State Agricultural College at Manhattan.
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W. O S. Leman
J. 0. Kinewich
George O. Foster
Foster
State Agrientingal College
Manhattia
County Back Rent Dispute Over Old Jail Lease
County officials dispute a city lease of the old jail to the Social Service League. They question authority to lease and rent collection, noting no record of city authorization. Commissioners and county attorney review the five year lease drawn January 1940, while city officials deny any lease authorization for property ownership or use.
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Youglas
Social Service League
Sigmat
Wilton
Walker
Telland
Jannady
Tow
Sovial Service League
Gutneil
Coun
Strong Positions Reported as Fighting Continues
London reports say an official press dispatch states enemies hold no decisive breakthrough along the line. The clash along the front persists with heavy activity and reinforcements noted as the battle lines shift.
Sayre Invited to Probe Battle Creek Sanitarium
Prof Sayre returns as Dr Kellar invites a study of the institution and its pharmaceutical lab. For months they work on the issue of the commercial supply of curfees and its inadequacy to meet U.S. demands.
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Sayre
Oink
Lawrence Gustrylays Fakin
Doug
Micrissin
Battle Creek
Kellar
Lum Institutior
Volvet
United States
Hold Football Rally Sets First Practice for Today
A held football rally described as promising with many old players returning and new material. A plan to sell season tickets at two games for 35 cents was proposed to fund gear and shoes. The first game is October 3 versus Wentworth, with hard work expected to beat a strong rival. The team will practice at 3:00 p m at Liknod Massachusetts.
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Mie
Fea
Wentworth
Lawrence m
Rawal
Stubbs
Lowman
Winey
Mifflin
Evans
Wenodt Menzel
Greiss
Saunders
Toskins
Brown
Uho
McCoronick
Laslett
Liknod Massachusetts
Barber Shop Sold to C S Puckett and F M Tidrow
Tidrow barber shop transfers ownership to C S Puckett and F M Tidrow. New proprietors plan to open a shop at the Students Union building.
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Tidrow
C. S. Puckett
F. M. ‘Tidrow Suil
Chion
Germans claim victory as right wing defeats French
Berlin reports a claimed right wing victory over France with many captives. London cites Von Kluck surrender to the Allies on the right wing and a large number of captured troops. Fighting continues along the front with the crown prince’s army driven back. Paris notes continued resistance on the Aisne and north of the Rhine with the Eastern army retreating. Berlin officially announces defeated Russian divisions with heavy losses. London says Germans plan another stand and an offensive, while Joffre claims allies aim was met.
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London
Central News
von Kluck
Paris
Aisne
Rhiens
General Surrenders Reported From Laotian Front
A Central News correspondent in Heppes reports Germany may surrender after a rapid advance. The dispatch notes German forces retreating toward Dieppe and a retreating order to reorganize in the Vanlogne district. He mentions General Vr Klick and General Vone Kinck with high casualty estimates and large troop movements totaling about 227,000 men.
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Vr Klick
Dieppe
Vanlogne
Sant
Safe Professor Twenhofel Returns From Russia Voyage
Prof Twenhofel who has been doing geological work in Russia sailed from Liverpool Friday and is due in New York next Friday. He will telegraph his wife in Lawrence upon arrival. After leaving Harvard connected expedition work in Wake and Baltic lands, he faced imprisonment as a spy in Sweden but was not in danger during the trip.
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Twenhofel
Russia
Liverpool
England
Ead
New York
Lawrence Dunediately
Hussia
Thenhofel
Sweden
Mutipe
Beverond
Harvard
Adie Ballig
Perkins Family Returns From 11500 Mile Trip
Mr Anil Mes Otis Perkins and family completed a three week journey covering Colorado Springs Estes Park Denver Loveland Moraine Park and other roadside stops. They traveled without incident driving over mountains on mostly good roads guided by Golden Belt and Red Line markers. Rain near Manhattan forced a rail transfer for the final leg back to Salina.
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Anil Mes
Otis Perkins
I. Ll
Avediger
Marse Gad
Colorado
Nie Steip
Pere Kins Cor
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Denver
Love- Ind
Moraine Park
Todd Biles
Salina
Merking
Oakless
Cuiby
Perkins
School Bonds Downed by Call Error in Election
The Board of Education president reports Fidelity Trust Co Kansas City cannot take bonds issued for new school buildings due to an election call error. The vote eligibility phrasing misstated qualified city voters, not municipal residents. The board plans a timely rerun before January 1 to authorize a new sale and avoid interest penalties, saving about nine dollars daily.
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General Wilders
Metcalf
Board of Education
Fidelity, Trust Company
Kansas City
Fidelity Trust Company
Ol & City
New York Life Insurance Company
New York
Ely
Lawrence
Mideligy’ Trash Company
District Court Rises This Morning in Watkins Case
In District Court 3 rise was fed in the District Court this morn ing by Watkins Nae vu hank versus Tucker aml Stel a M. Puckur ina transcript of judgment Crane phe dustion of che Peave our des 8.
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Watkins
Hank
Tucker Aml
Stela M. Puckur
Crane
Annuity to Dr Stueradige at Trinity Lutheran event
Dr Stueradige will speak at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kansas City this evening on an anniversary occasion. University projections expect about 2800 to 3000 students this fall with many local families planning to enroll. Real estate dealers report high demand as parents plan to send children to the university, and registration is ongoing with enrollment to continue tomorrow and into Wednesday.
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Dr. Hi
Kansays City
Auldtross
Kansas City
Russistrat
Cline
Eastern markets buoyed by strong New York trade
Mr Ballene reports robust market conditions in New York with no war impact yet. He warns dye shortages and limited foreign wood supply may hamper spring goods, while eastern money remains active and brokers show idle, signaling upcoming business shifts.
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Ballene
New York
Europe
Bullene
East
Bulleng
No Trace of Criminal Identified in Willie Sisters Case
Police say they are pursuing clues to reveal the identity of the man who attacked the Willie sisters. Names for the Willie girls were misprinted as Craven Laura and Helen in yesterday's edition. Authorities have found nothing definite yet and are working on potential leads.
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Nan
Willie Sisters
Willie Girls
Crotnagi
Laura
Crave
Helen
Springfield Missouri Train Disaster Kills Thirty Five
A Frisco train plunges through a trestle over Bridge Creek near Lebanon Missouri killing about 35 and injuring many as it sinks. The forward and baggage cars derail while passengers, including many women and children, scramble to escape by windows and shore. The running train was said to be making up lost time amid heavy rains and rising water. Names of several dead and missing are listed with hometowns across Missouri and Ohio.
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Hoc
Frisco
Bridge Creek
Lebanon
Amd
Yeary Wagner
Harrison, Ark
Jena “Ruse Teter
Allinnes
Ohio
p_. theddress
Billings
Mooth Moyer
Cheyer
Muys
Faculty change at journalism department noted
A shift in leadership is reported as W V Tarrington of Ollie State University will assume the role left vacant by Sol Lewis resignation. The anticipated dean position for a new School of Journalism at Western Reserve University was postponed by finances, sending Harrington to Kansas.
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W. V. Tarrington
Ollie State University
Jonena
Sol Lewis
University of Montan
Léterington
The
Western Reserve University
Harrington Feame
Kansas
Boost K U Football Enthusiasts Speak at Rally
The first football rally of the season will be held tomorrow night at Rohlingay gymnasium. Ralph Spotts KU cheerleader will lead the yell with Coach Wheaton and Ed I Hawkney among speakers. Foothill Captain Dutch Wetchler and Willard Burton are also slated to speak. The program begins at 7 oclock and is expected to draw attendees from throughout the university.
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Rohlingay
Real estate market notes limited sales and high demand
A noisy fragment reports rental demand rising in Lawrence with dealers noting scarce inventory. Firms say sales on hand are low for the season, yet some demand persists across city and farm properties.
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Lawraniee
Fai
Merchants Week date moved to February week
The annual Merchants Week, a university event, will be held in February instead of May as last year. The change aims to ease attendance after the holiday rush and before spring sales. The university will cooperate with Minnesota and Illinois, hoping for better profits at lower expense.
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Jkasas
Salina
Women Federation Probes City Water Situation
A federation delegation pressed city officials to fix river water issues. Engineer Dunmire explained tests show river water contamination is not a health risk and discussed underground intake direction. Officials debated a new plant versus extending current wells and the public would support first class water at a modest premium. Mayor Francisco thanked the club women for their help.
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Federation of Womens& Clubs
Fortunatien
Tryna
Wight
Eppost
Anid
Orld
Ilelaid
Unties
Francisco
Complaints Over Rule Breakers Leave Dates at 10:30
Rooming house keepers complain to Mrs. Nustaed Brown dean of women at the University about non observance of the 10 o'clock curfew rule at women’s houses. They say young men should leave when limit is reached and point to other universities with earlier exits.
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Nustaed Brown
Gal An
Wonga's
Houges
Arern
Direct Route to Sales Strategy in Manufacturer Dealer Network
A fragmented discussion explains how manufacturers bypass wholesalers to push goods directly to retailers and consumers. It notes dealers’ eagerness to cooperate to boost sales and goodwill, with direct advertising shaping demand in the dealer’s town and driving purchases from the manufacturer.
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Jonal Manufae
Turer
Sands
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