King George Addresses Parliament on War and Peace
Fragmentary OCR recounts King George speaking to Parliament about preserving peace and justifying wartime actions. It notes reliance on loyal subjects, prayers for blessings, and a call for unity to protect public law and vital European interests amid rising tensions.
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Lamulon
Will Crooks
Yin Sum
Eutrope Yu
Nemy
J Cate
Iskill
Ford Arid
London
George
England
Europe
Signs Home Rule Bill By King George
The Home Rule measure became law after receiving royal assent from King George in Loudun. The ceremony marked the official enactment of the rule as the monarch signed the bill into effect.
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Howe
George Loudun
King George's
Stabatare Wistori
Democratic Campaign Opens in Mordis County
A fragmented report notes a Democratic campaign in Mordis County launching on September 2 with party officials and county committees involved. The text mentions local party leaders and symbols but is garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about candidates or events.
Progressive Meeting Seeks Voter Support Amid Trial Turmoil
Local speakers present claims to voters as progressive groups outline platforms including justice and empathy government. The event, at a hall on the river side, aims to mobilize loyal parties and educate assembled voters about candidates and policies while a separate criminal trial unfolds nearby.
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Severak
Theo
Elieke
Hettor
Jaittisan
Poll Tax Collection Progress Report
The report notes over $4,009 collected in poll taxes this year from Pax residents. Commissioner Holyfield aims to ensure all eligible pay their tax while seeking ways for holdouts to comply. About $3,500 was collected from another group described as dog tax and poll tax, with remaining taxpayers expected to settle under enforcement.
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Pax
Holyfield
Oly Field
S. Tailo
Coun
Divide Efforts 1K Three Struggles in World War I
The article outlines three Allied aims to dislodge Germans from the Aisne, break through the center, and outflank the right while sending aid to Emperor William. It discusses German resistance, Allied strategy, and potential peace talks tied to German militarism, with reports from London and Washington on evolving positions and casualty figures.
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Aisne
Y M C A Events At University This Weekend
Y M C A officials plan a Sunday address by Harrison Whol to the University. An event at Myers Hall follows and a banquet at the campus today. The work of the Y M C A cabinet and committee members is outlined for the coming year.
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Myers Hall
Guen
Mott
Vivesity Y. M
Fateh Formate
VY. M
Germans Claim Resistance in Verdun and Meuse Battles
Reports from London and Paris describe Allied efforts around Verdun Meuse and the Vosges with claims of German resistance weakening on the right bank of the Meuse and some Allied progress along the western wing while central German positions hold. Casualty figures and exact gains are sparse amid conflicting dispatches and wartime censorship.
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Berlin
Oise
Meuse
Meise Tha
Verdun
Chemistry department prices rise due to war labor strain
Professor J Cady reports a 20 percent price increase in the University of Kansas chemistry department as European war labor disrupts supply. He notes shipments from Germany and Austria are halted, limiting access to fine chemicals and lab glassware, with U S sources only partially filling gaps.
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University of Kansas
Department of Chemistry
Qahy Laboratories
Keven
Fordinary
Preetesgor
Austria
Thehemical Laboratories
United States
Germany
Allied pressure and German defense in September conflict reports
Dispatches from Berlin Paris and London on September 18 describe French attempts to break the German right wing failing, Allied gains on the left marginal, German reinforcements from Rheims to Argonne, and Allies striking three actions on the Aisne. London cites King George defending Britain’s role in Europe and dismisses peace while vowing to crush militarism.
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Weethye
Neniast Hreims
Argonne
Woezrei
Lerning
Vosges
Berlin
London
County Tax Dispute Over Lawrence Shares and Route Grants
Editor argues Douglas County misallocates funds from Lawrence and city tax rebates. He claims Lawrence pays most street and bridge costs while the county funds external projects and imposes road taxes that do not benefit the city. He warns the county may owe the city substantial annual returns if city rights are recognized.
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Lawrence
Fae
Lanerenetlunder
Thavel Land
Gayaod
Inl
Douglas County
J Atlso
Douglas
Atkinson Opens Address on Happiness Loyalty and Marriage
Mrs. Wannie Cooper Atkinson of Parsons Kansas delivered the opening address in the gymnasium this morning at ten o'clock. The two main themes were happiness and loyalty with a minor point on marriage and establishing a home. She urged enjoying life through healthy habits, self discipline, and congenial relations, and proclaimed marriage as a God given privilege. Chancellor Frank Stron presided. the audience rose for her entrance, and the meeting closed with the singing of America.
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Kansas
Wannie Cooper Atkinson
Parsons, Kinsas
Atkinson
Frank
Singing of America
Emory J. McIntyre
German Ambassador Sees Limited Chance for European Peace
German ambassador von Bernstent warns peace in Europe hinges on German disarmament and terms. He states no lasting peace if German territory is expanded or crushed, while President Wilson weighs prospects amid talks with Allies and German officials in Washington.
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Cae von Bernstent
U.S
Busseyony
Wilsant
U. d
Gerard
Germany
Calontivs
Cour
van Bernstein
Europe
Washington
Dye
Wilson
Auerivan
Great Britain
Trade Tour in Lawrence Stops Tomorrow Morning at 10
A trade tour from Kansas City arrives in Lawrence tomorrow morning at about 10 o clock. The party of about 40 people has traveled through Ottawa, Importia, Hutchinson and Salina among other towns. The autos were sold in Kansas City and are part of a long road trip ending in Lawrence tomorrow afternoon.
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Kansas City
Lawrence
Popeka
Jett
Ottawa
Importia
Hutchinson
Salina
Pmd
la Riamsas
City
South Side School Opens Monday in Holloway Building
The new south side school room in the Holloway Grocery at 800 Massachusetts Street will open Monday for grades 1 and 2. Miss Marin Carter transfers to supervise, with enrollment figures showing a dip due to weather and wait for the south end to open.
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Sider Hisheen
Ol Tholloway
Bologk
Massachusetts Street
Rait
Tith Street
Smith Des Ir
Smith
Hhar
Welek
Os Tollawsai Vtivh School
Quincy
New York
Woodlawn
Darger
Train derails after suspected switch tampering in Alabama
At Birminghenry Alabama on September 18 six people were injured and one missing after the Alam-1 Great Southern passenger train No. 2 derailed at Klmkidyke switch. Officials say tampering caused the switch to misalign, sending the engine, baggage car and three sleepers off the tracks and wrecking a trestle and freight car.
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Ala
Kisuresten
Haskell Indians pledge to abstain from tobacco
At a spirited meeting the Haskell Indian School community rallied to anti tobacco aims. Captain of the football team signed first to join a pledge abstaining from tobacco, with 129 Indians voting to sign. Superintendent Wise and Brady spoke on health and decency as students committed to the cause.
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Haskell
Tadink
Milligan
Haskitt
Wise
Tobar
Brady
Mine Explosion Traps Miners in Rockport Ky
Federal fire rescue crews in Rockport Kentucky were alerted to a mine explosion. A number of miners are reported entombed as rescue helmets and equipment were dispatched from Knoxville Tennessee and nearby stations. Details remain scarce.
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Rockport
Knoxville
Tenn
Federal Fire
Rowland Funeral Tonight for Mrs Mary Rowland
The Cuental service of Mrs. Mary L Rowland will be held tonight at 730 p m with residence at 420 Abihama Rev T McFarland will be in charges The body will be shipped tomorrow morning to Festi Mo for interment
Divorce Suit Filed for Lillie E Brown Against Reuben G Brown
Lawyers announce a divorce lawsuit in district court between Lillie E Brown and Reuben G Brown. The case seeks legal dissolution of their marriage and related relief.
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Lillie E. Brown
Reuben G. Brown
Kansas High Schools See Record Teacher and Student Gains
Kansas reports rising high school admissions with 600 teaching positions sought this year, 95 percent from Kansas. Accredited high schools total 384, up from 122 a decade ago, and student enrollment nearly doubles to 35,094 last year. June graduations reach 5,592.
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Kansas
W. O. Johnson
Professor Johnson
Fox
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