British and French Press Attack on Hindenburg Line
Allied forces press along a twenty mile front from south of St Quentin to west of Cambrai as Haig reports gains. German resistance remains stubborn with Moeuvres and the Canal Du Nord disputed. French Mangin and Debeney forces advance toward St Quentin and Chemin Des Dames while American front stabilizes southwest of Metz.
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Associated Press
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Catalet
Hindenburg
Lempire
St. Quenine
Gerans
Haiges
Moeuvres
Canal du Nord
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Aliemant
Fort Malmaison
Reims
Vesle
Metz
Russia
London
Haig
Hindere
Canel
Somme
Mangin
St. Gobsin
Bellinglise
St . Quentin
Bfile
Matlassies Farm
Catelet
Canal du Nerdoppene Cambrai
French Repel German Attacks Near Aisne and Vesle Fronts
The war update reports heavy German night assaults north of Allemant between the Ailette and Aisne repulsed with heavy losses. French troops advance northeast of Vailly toward Chemin Des Dames as a German attempt to cross the Vesle is defeated with American forces in line.
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Exsigny
le Grand
Wew
Allemant
War Mothers Demand Unconditional Surrender From Germany
Evansville Indiana September 20 war mothers group and American Expeditionary Forces in France issue a resolution. They call for unconditional surrender and state millions of American war mothers stand behind the effort to secure a conditional peace only after Germany and its allies surrender.
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War Mothers’ League
Evansville
Ind
War Mothers of América
A. E. Fores
France
War Mothers of America
Germany
Reduced Ice Deliveries In Wichita Aimed At Saving Labor
The Food Administration in Kansas authorizes ice firms to deliver ice in residence districts every other day for the rest of the season to conserve manpower as cooler weather slows usage. Lawrence Ice Company plans to implement the plan next week with hope it reduces delivery costs and possibly ice prices. Manager R C Rankin notes double orders can be placed on delivery days and emphasizes labor savings.
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Wichita
Kansas
Food Administration
R. C. Rankin
Lawrence Ice Company
Lawrence
Mr. Rankin
Fort Sheridan Students to Receive ROTC Commissions This Summer
Report from University of Bristol notes many College ROTC students who attended the Camp Sheridan summer program are receiving commissions. Commissioned cadets will join university units. non commissioned cadets return to campus to serve as NCOs in Student Army Training Corps. Officers for the Kansas Training Corps unit expected later in the month. Willis Beitz Burt Cochran John Dyer and Merle Clift named as second lieutenants and will be sent to other schools for S A T C work. Galen Gorrill Harold Hoover recommended for Central Officers Training Camps.
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Fort Sheridan
Reserve Officers Training
Camp. Sheridan
University of Bristol
Lawrence
University of Kansas Training Corps
Bruno T. Scher
Willis Beitz
Burt Cochran
John Dyer
Merle Clift
Quarantine to Halt Football Intensives at Cantonment
The Isstob conference reached an agreement to prioritize military needs over football. Coach W C Hamilton mapped two week intense practice before quarantine with daily workouts and potential training table meals. Tom Pringle, a key half back from Alma and Kappa Sigma, was ordered to report for limited service in Florida, causing a major roster shakeup. Captain model to succeed Scrubby Laslett will be selected once the team forms.
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Hamilton
McCook Field
Scher
Tom Pringle
Scrubby Laslett
Tom Pringie
Florida
Pringle
Alma
Kappa Sigma
Recruiting Carpenters for Ongoing Building Project
Two men were sent out last night to recruit carpenters for a large construction program. About fifty students are already employed as carpenters on the buildings and more workers are expected as the project progresses. Groundwork for the third structure is underway and the second is nearing completion. Early next week more labor may be required.
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Ibe
Red Grass Old Clothes Day Aids Belgian Refugees
Topeka Kansas designated September 28 as Old Clothes Day with a state quota of 5 000 tons for Belgian refugees recently freed from German bondage. On that Tuesday volunteer drivers in cars will tour towns and rural districts collecting clothing parcels totaling about 100 tons from Kansas residents.
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Topeka
Kansas
Baptists Plan Big Retreat and Nationwide Layman Drive
A Kansas Emporia meeting of Baptist laymen and ministers discussed a national move to enlist men in definite Christian service. Plans call for seven state board departments, district managers, and a goal of one dollar per member for state work, aiming for broad spiritual revival and a fall forward movement.
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Baptists
Brey
E Christian Service
Emporia
McPherson
Kanwag
State Board
Gachs
Kansas
Vais
Splenad
Northern Baptist Convention
Catlantic City
F. W. Ayer
Meredith
New York
Firemen Close Meetings Here in State Association
The thirty first annual Kansas State Firemen's Association meeting ends with a smoker. George Obenland of Clay Center elected president at 27. T. B. Skinner and J. H. Hammett named vice presidents. Emporia Winfield Holton eyed as next meeting sites. Lawrence praised for hospitality and arrangements.
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Kansas State Firemen's Association
L. T. Hussey
Qvas
Chas Leers
Clyde
Lowers
George Obenland
Clay Center
Kansas Firemen’s ‘Association
Obenland
T. B. Skinner
Osborne
3. H. Hammett
St. John
K. D Doyle
Wamego
George Mohrbacher
Marysville
Trensurer
Emporia
Winfield
Holton
Committee On
Lawrence
Street Car Company
Chamber of Commerce
Ehart
Klyne
Association
AL E Senile
J. P. Cadden
Chas. Harch
Farmers allege grain embargo abuses in Kansas City market
Reports to Secretary Mohler of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture claim grain buyers in certain areas exploit the Kansas City embargo by telling farmers there is no market for wheat while offering to buy at well below value. One farmer details a wheat sale at 1.60. The notes describe U.S. embargo relief efforts and farmer grievances.
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K. C
Topeka
Kan
C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas City
Mohler
Naval Training School awaiting recruits at university
Over one hundred men have applied for membership in the naval section of the S A T C and are placed on a waiting list at the registrar’s office. The university will act on instructions from the Navy Department and report from Kansas indicates enrollment at recruiting offices for marine department entry. Until orders arrive, officials can only record names on the awaiting list.
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Naval Training School
Naval Section
Navy Department
Kansas
Marine Department
Washington
Local Wheat Sale and Kansas City Visit Notes
A farmer sold his wheat to a miller for 1.60 a bushel rather than haul it home. Mrs L A Dunmire and Miss Ruth Dunmire spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Bertha Mix of Tecumseh Kansas visited Lawrence yesterday. The weather forecast predicts fair conditions with warming temperatures through Saturday. Temperatures: 9 pm yesterday and 6 am today show mild readings.
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L A. Dunmire
Ruth Dunmire
Kansas City
Bertha Mix
Tecumseh, Kansas
Lawrence
E. F. Caldwell
Tolly
Bop
State defense council seeks legislative funding and support
Topeka reports the State Council of Defense will ask the legislature for an appropriation next winter. The council, formed without funds, has sustained operations with department contributions. Secretary Markham notes the need grows as the Defense Council expands influence and coordinates the freight track census, inviting unpaid district volunteers to serve.
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Topeka
Kan
State Council of Defense
State Council
State Highway Commission
National Council of Defense
Defense Council
Markham
County Attorney Denounces Anonymous Letters
County Attorney Wilson vows to ignore unsigned letters while a reporter recalls his outburst. He says the office and sheriff will not respond to such correspondence and will investigate only signed claims. The Lecompton Sun reports William G. Holloway, son of Dre and Mrs. Holloway near Big Springs, was seriously wounded five weeks after the nurse’s note.
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Wilson
William G. Holloway
Dre
Two Thousand Uniforms To Be Here By October
The article notes arrival of two thousand uniforms for the S A T C at the University with a quartermaster team to issue gear. Regular issue cotton uniforms will be worn. wool serge not allowed on parade. Passes not required this week but after, students must secure authorization from headquarters to leave town. Inoculation and training to follow as men are processed.
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Iain B. T. Scher
Lawrence
Army
Capi Scher
Ousr
City of
Universiulum
Chen Neers
Maxwell Resigns from State Guard After Injury and Exam Failure
Lieutenant Maxwell resigns from the Lawrence home guards after failing a health exam at Topeka and sustaining injuries including shoulder blade removal. Sergeant R. E. Cox leads Company B Blue team in the recruiting contest. A bulletin will post standings at the V grocery on Massachusetts street. Paul A. Dinsmoor donates $25 to the winning team.
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R. E. Cox
King Carri
Lawrence
Muxwell
Wahl
Michusetts Street
Maxwell
Tional Guard
Ampaign Pig
Paul A. Dinsmoor
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Chemin Des Denies
Dreath Ang
Lawrence Company
Athletic
Military Department
Ac Emporia
Ras “Dent
Kansas Fire Fighters
Liss
TE Council OF Defense
Pranco
Chemi
S& Dames
Ihre
Cessi
Cele
Svaill
Mypeigne
Omarestt
Onousine
Konnes
Ree, van
Fay
Prouysig
Trea Chen
Fies
Rgogne
Getanin
Marne
Lieut. Maxwell
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