Attacks Progressing on German Offensive in Vosges Front
Berlin and London dispatches report ongoing German assaults in the central Vosges with repulsed actions at Donon and near Snones. Allied forces press countermeasures along the Oise valley while Verdun threatens the German right. rain and muddy terrain hamper movements and heavy artillery rests on cement foundations.
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Berlin
Vosges
Donon
Snones
Luneville
Saales
German Vosges
Soissonsi
Aris
London
France
von Kinck
Verdun
Corman
Oise
Aldias
Soissons
Noyon
Channy Hiave
von Kirk
Correction note on Progressive meeting speakers
An error in Saturday’s Journal World omits Rev. P. M. Testerman and A. R. Notestine from the Progressive meeting speakers at South Side. Both delivered strong speeches and contributed to the meeting’s success.
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World of Saturday
South Side
P. M. ‘Testerman
A. 5
Works for Peace As Wilson Talks Of World Conference
Washington on September 21 President Wilson continued his prayerful push for peace in Europe while stating no definite plan had been formed He told callers stories of a world conference to discuss peace though warned that only serious remedies should be considered amid the world crisis.
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Washington
Wilson
Peage
Europe
Merchants Executive Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow Night
An executive meeting of the Merchants' Executive Committee will be held in the association rooms tomorrow night and it is expected that there will be a full attendance.
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Merchants
Torrow
KU Students Show Enrollment Rise at University of Kansas
Enrollment at the University of Kansas climbs by about 200 this year, with 2,172 already registered in the fall term and 2,660 projected including the summer session. The registrar notes the increase despite European war fears and economic strains. Last year’s fall and spring terms totaled 2,112, and 2,405 when summer terms are included for 1913 1914.
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The
University. of
Kansas
University of Kansas
School of Medicine
Rosedale
Sessio
K. C
French Protest to Neutral Government Over Rheims Cathedral Bombardment
The German bombardment of the Rheims Cathedral, described as unjustified and vandalistic, drew a protest from the French foreign office to neutral governments. It condemns the assault as a cruelty harming humanity’s patrimony and denies any military necessity.
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Bordes Aix
Mreheh Foreign Office
Cathedral of
Rheims
Ceithout
Roosevelt In Lawrence Shakes Hands With Workmen
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt briefly stopped in Lawrence when the engine took water on the way to Kansas City. Workers at the station shouted greetings and he shook hands, answering a cheer with a friendly that he would. He spoke later in Kansas City that night.
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Roosevelt
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Kansas’ City
Ctmin
Thello Roosevelt
Topeka Conference on Lawrence Water Plan
Commissioner Holyfield and City Attorney Earley traveled to Topeka to confer with the Safe Utilities Commission and other authorities on the water question. A plan likely to be adopted from the conference should bring results to Lawrence residents on the water proposition.
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Holyfield
Earley
Topeka
Safe Utilities Commission
Lawrence
Pumping Begins Today With West Side Water Tests
The third pumping test started this morning west of town near the old water plant to locate a good water supply. Engineer Dunmire aims to assess accessible sources with tests conducted on both river sides and a sample will be sent for analysis once pumping starts. Meanwhile, Miss Margaret Morgan returns to Salina after visiting Miss Agnes Uhrlaub, and Raymond of Salina departs for Chicago to enter Northwestern University.
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USA
Raymond
Salina
Ch- Lao
Northwestern University
Russians Capture 15000 Austrians in Galicia
Petrograd dispatch reports Russians in Galicia have crushed 15000 Austrian troops including 150 officers over three days. Austrian planes over Russia were shot down. aviator bodies and reserves lists were recovered aiding Russian advance. Simultaneous notes say Japanese planes destroyed two key forts at Tsing-Tan and Russian forces pushed toward Mesnil-Les-Hurlis and Mansières as Germans shell Hassana and fortify near Debut.
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Paris
Petrograd
Havab
Galicia
Havas
SiLy
Vladivostock
Tsing’ Tan
Oise
Lassigny
Woyon
Aisne
Craonne
Rheims
Seeond
Champighne
Argonne
Sonajm
Mesnil-Les-Hurlis
Mansiers
Woevre
Hinux
Hassana
Employment Push At YMCA Bureaus With Limited Openings
The YMCA Bureau reports 274 applications in the first week with a handful of jobs filled. About 1200 information requests were answered. Employment demand is roughly double last year while available posts are fewer. Major W W Reno of Fort Russell Wyoming returns to Lawrence for further study and expects overseas service.
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M. C. A. Bureau
M.C. Avaipe
Lissetset
Holman
W. W., Reno
Fort Russell
Wyo
Lawrence
University
Reno
Democrats Start Campaign Tour Across Douglas County
Democrats visit Baldwin Vineland and Eudora with a 4 pm rally at the Court House led by W P Feder of Topeka, secretary of the State Utilities Commission, and FM Hartley of Baldwin seeking the 12th District seat. The party hopes for a strong kickoff to campaign efforts in Douglas County.
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Douglas County
Baldwin
Vinland
Glock
Eudora
Elock
Court House
W. P. Feder
Topeka
State Utilities’ Commission
FM. Hartley
TRY OUT FOR BAND AT KU WILL BE TONIGHT AT 7 30
Selections for the KU band will be made tonight at 7 30 in the auditorium. Leader McCanles aims to organize the band for the upcoming football game and reports strong material in the school. The effort seeks to field an exceptionally good band this season.
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K. U
Madei
KK. UL
Traser Ball
McCanles
Weather outlook unsettled with showers tonight in east
Forecast notes unsettled conditions last night with likely showers in the east and cooler temperatures tonight. Tuesday is expected to bring fair skies and a cooler east portion.
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M. Todi
Paris and Petrograd Dispatches on War Fronts
A Havas dispatch from Petrograd reports Japanese planes bombing two major forts at Tsing Tau. Paris notes say Russian forces in Galicia have captured 15,000 Austrians with officers and materiel. Austrian planes destroyed, with plans found on a downed aviator. London reports German retreat near Sarajevo and Allied flank efforts, while Berlin hints peace talks unlikely before a worthy end to the war. French protests to neutral governments over the bombardment of Rheims Cathedral.
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Paris
Havas
Petrograd
Vladivostock
Tsing Tau
Galicia
Mayor and Eire Chief Visit Imax Exhibition in Kansas City
Mayor Francisco and Eire Chief Remisely toured the Imax tre track demonstration in Kansas City this morning, inspecting the exhibit and its display.
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Francisco
Eire
Remisely
Kansas’ City
Jewish New Year Observed by Orthodox Jews Today
The text notes Rosha-shongh or Rosh Hashanah as the first day of the year for centuries observed by orthodox Jews. It mentions its great importance and dates back to antiquity, with Yom Kippur ten days later as the Jewish Day of Atonement.
YMCA Offers Mixed Youth Classes This Week
At the Y M G A boys classes start this week with a schedule arranged by Boltz. Ages ten to twelve attend Tuesday Thursday and Saturday sessions including gymnasium workouts and Bible study. Older boys twelve to sixteen meet Monday Wednesday and Friday with gymnasium and Bible study slots. Each Bible and gym class ends with a half hour for baths.
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Jm.oc
Seemjtary Boltz
Bath
High School Starts Lab Classes in Physics and Chemistry
Principal Olney announced this morning that the laboratory divisions of Physics and Chemistry will be organized and started this week. He expressed pleasure at the opening of the high school and noted enrollment reached 590 students.
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Olney
High
International Bible Rally Opened by Elliott in Lawrence
Harrison S. Elliott of New York led a weeklong Bible rally at First Christian Church Lawrence with talks on testing the Bible by experiment. A full program featured daily lectures by university and church leaders through September 27 urging attendees to join Bible School activities.
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Harrison S. Elliott
New York
Harrison
Elliott
JX. UY. M
God
Jesus
Lawrence
KK. UL
First Christian Church
Kentucky Streets
THE SCHOOL PROPOSITION INQUIRIES ON BOND ISSUE
S Metcalf president of the Board of Education said there has been no change regarding the school bond issue. He noted no board meeting and no further correspondence with the bond buyers. Edith Thomas Joe during Laura Wood of Topeka with Joe Burwick Roy Reynolds traveled to Topeka yesterday.
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Metcalf
Wilder
S. Metcalf
Board of Education
Journal-World
Mie. Board of Education
Edith Thomas
Joe
Laura Wood
Topeka
Joe Burwick
Roy Reynolds
Professor Twenhofel returns from wartime travels
From Petrograd Paris London and Berlin reports overdrawn say nations seek sympathy from the United States. Professor W H Twenhofel returns to Lawrence after travels in Russia Norway Sweden and Germany. He discusses war impact and cautions against believing newspaper stories while noting German and British reporting distortions. Also mentions funerals and relocations including Merc Will Fox's death and Lionel A Anderson entering Rush Medical College in Chicago.
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W. H. Twenhofel
All Sumer
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Twenhofel
Dre Bloe. Raymond
Ary Card
Europe
North
Arietas
Lawrence
Landred
Berlin
London
Petrograd
America
England
Ameticang
Lionel A.anderson
Chicago
Rush Medical College
All University reception unites students and faculty
About 700 students and faculty attended the All University reception in Robinson Gymnasium from 8 to 10. Chancellor and Mrs. Strong and Prof. and Mrs. F. E. Kuster hosted guests. The event, the first after Chancellor Strong arrived in 1902, aimed to help students and faculty mingle and get acquainted, and it fulfilled that goal with constant visiting among attendees.
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University Woman’s Association of
KKUL
Oelock
Robinson Gymnasiau
Mus
Strong
FE Kuster
Tre Chatteellor
Enrollment 2188 At 2 O Clock At State University
Enrollment at the State University stood at 2188 this afternoon marking a slight increase from the prior report. Mr and Mrs J B Peterson and son Marvin of Chanute are visiting, with Mrs Walter Beckman also noted in attendance.
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The
State University
Joh B.peterson
Marvin
Chanute
Walter’ Beckman
Kansas State Team to Shoot at Fort Riley Divisional Meet
Company H of the Kansas National Guard supplied an officer and two privates for the state team, which will include five officers and thirteen enlisted men. Melkone and Karns from Company H are listed among the enlisted. The divisional shoot at Fort Riley begins September 28 and is expected to last several days with teams from the western United States competing. Kendell Walton won a prize in the regimental match where First Regiment defeated Second Regiment by 11 points.
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Kansas National Guards
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Walling
MelKone
Karns
Opening Football Parade Plans Big University Event
Lawrence, Olsen October 3 opening football parade led by University band and William Jewell, to boost kickoff. Businesses, citizens, and students urged to decorate and participate. Parade starts at South Park, ends at McCook Field with guests, teams, and officials in attendance.
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Wy. C. Hamilton
Sindénlay
Mike
K.U
William Jewell
South Park
McCook Field
Wiliam Jewell
K. U
Hodges
Lawrence
Hensen
Fen’s
Ward School
Albot
Board of “Administration
University
Hamilton
RooseveltUrges New Methods In Progressive Speech
Kansas City report notes Col Roosevelt urges Republicans to stay true to Lincoln era principles while rejecting ritual and tradition. He calls for reviewing problems honestly before voting and defends democracy, economy, and labor in a noon speech and two addresses tonight in Kansas City Kansas.
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Kansas City
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Lincoln
Col
Roosevelt
Jackson County
United States
Lmke
Kansas
German Peace Overtures Denied by Berlin Paper
The North German Gazette cites Count Bernstorff statements as an attempt to suggest Germany seeks peace on preserving territory. The official paper says Germany has not considered peace and warns no peace talks while the war continues, despite victories to date.
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Berlin
North German
Upo
Count On Bernstorff
U. S
Ian Honorable
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