Serbs and Allies Drive on in Balkan and French Sectors
The report outlines heavy Allied offensives in Macedonia Palestine and France. Serbians seize 9 000 to 10 000 prisoners and 120 guns while pushing toward Prilep and Saloniki. French troops encircle St Quentin by capturing Vendeuil and advancing near the Oise. British and Italian forces report gains with substantial prisoner and weapon captures.
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Geeral Allenby
Palestine
Constantinople
Associated Press
Iulgarie
Turkey
Elds
Macedonia
Allenby
Jordan
Mediterranean
Bull
Monastir
Vardara
Vrilep
St. Quentin
Vendeuil
Vendhuile
London
War Office
Nyn
Standard
Rome
Tondon
Uskub
Saloniki
Vardar
Prilep
Taris
Oise
la Fontaine
Hinacourt
Lawrence Boy Cited for Bravery in Front Line Trench Action
Ernst Uhrlaub of this city, serving with the medical department of the 137th infantry, is cited for bravery in action under heavy German fire. A letter to Mrs. Kanaga confirms the honor though she awaits word from her son C W Kanaga. Uhrlaub reportedly performed his valor in the front line trenches. Also, Mrs Ella Doering will help at the county fair pastry department under the Conservation Products heading with prizes for sugar free cakes and substitute bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Uhriaub
137Th Infantry
Ella Doering
Lena Miller
Passtry
Kansas Civilians Shine At Camp Perry National Rifle Meet
Six Lawrence men formed most of the Kansas team at Camp Perry with 16 Kansans attending. Captain Frank Parmlee of Burlington won first place in the national pistol championship while S A McKone placed fourth in the national pistol match and second in the civilian President's match. The Kansas squad faced tough conditions using a new rifle with limited practice amid over 1200 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Kansas
Frank Parmlee
Burlington
Lawrence
S. A. McKone
Army
Navy
Camp Perry
National Guard
Ohio
S.A. McKone
Wilfred McClain
John Clevenger
Lewis Brooks
Earl Cafferty
Joseph Nevin
Earl Cole
Manhattan
Kansas’ National Guard
Rejected Applicants for S A T C Induction Reported
About 154 applicants at the university’s S A T C were rejected while others are reexamined today. Induction of men into national service continues and likely won’t finish before week’s end. Only those physically fit are inducted and timing for deferment changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A.T.C
J. J. Woodward
George ©. Brune
Iscal
TL Scher
HLY TO MEET Boys Will Start Big Membership Drive
The second meeting of the organization will be held tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at the MC A. The plan for a membership drive will be outlined to follow up the mixer held last week. Officers from last spring include Paul Endacott president Dinsmore Wood secretary Francis Groglory treasurer.
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B. Hed
Jate
Paul Endacott
Dinsimeor Wood
Francis Groglory
Old Clothes Day Urges Lawrence Helpers for Belgian Relief
Lawrence residents are urged to gather clothing, shoes, hats and bedding for Belgians and leave items by two o clock for shipment that night. LT J Sweeney chairs the Red Cross drive with Mrs W B Wilcox directing district collection and boy scouts assisting.
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Lawrence
J. Sweeney
Red Cross Committee
W. B. Wil
Cox
Mr. Sweeney
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Naval officer to lead new university naval section drill
Lieutenant Ralph B Campbell arrives to open a naval recruiting station in Green Hall for the S A T C naval section. Lieutenant John D Garver of the U S Steam Navigation School arrives, with about 200 to join engineers and college students for war work. Pay is the apprentice rate of 32 50 monthly, uniforms issued, and drafting rules mirror the regular section.
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John D. Garver
Navy
Farmer K. U
Man
Naval Section
S.A. TC
Green Hall
Ralph B. Campbell
Kansas City
Menawhia
Hoboken
New Jersey
Fengineers
Garver
Speets Little Trault
Ocean
Humber
Naval
S.A
Elzbout
Spe Naval
Department of
Bear Canwleil
Sekev Wi
War Revenue Bill Enters Third Stage in Congress
Washington September 23 The war revenue measure described as the greatest in history moves to its third stage in the Senate after House passage without a dissenting vote Senator Thomas of Colorado voices some opposition to the excess profits provision but broad consideration is deferred until the Senate Finance Committee finishes its revision. The committee plans to begin work tomorrow with no target date for a report yet set.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Thomas
Colorado
Japanese Proclamation Aims to Restore Order in Harbin
The Japanese issue a proclamation declaring friendly intent toward Russia and Harbin. It states Britain would punish anyone causing disorders severely, regardless of nationality, and emphasizes restoring order as the motive rather than gain.
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Russia
Harbin
Japan
Prohibition Fight Moves in Senate War Measure
DAY BILL, VP AS WAR MEASURE, may go to vote in the Senate today as the House considers the 22 million emergency agriculture appropriation bill with a Senate rider banning alcohol sales after June 30. Dry leaders expect a Senate amendment vote before today’s session and seek approval by a sizable margin. Archbishop Ireland in St Paul remains gravely ill after two sinking spells, with physicians giving little hope for his recovery.
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Senate
Washington
House
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul, Minn
John Ireland
Ireland
Big Job Offer Teeters as Foster Considers
University faces potential loss of George O. Foster if he accepts national SA LT director role. Telegram hints at October 1 departure to assume new duties. Foster weighs impact on university curriculum and registrar duties while Chancellor decides.
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George O. Foster
Regi
National 3
Art. C
Foster
Con
War Department
War Work Calls Rev. Sanderson to National Service
Rev. Ross W. Sanderson of Plymouth Congregational church will join the Southern department of the SoA as an assistant to A. R. Elliott for religious education. Headquarters will be in San Antonio Texas by October 1st with duties spanning Louisiana Oklahoma Texas Arkansas New Mexico and Arizona. The church may grant a leave of absence. Sanderson has served since September in Lawrence and built a strong community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sanderson
Lawrence
San Antonio
Texas
Plymouth Church
Sandusky
Ohio
Richard Cordley
Senators dispute president cotton pricing claim
Senator Smith of South Carolina said a press story misrepresented a meeting with the president. He stated the president did not say he would fix the cotton price, though participants backed the claim that he spoke of a fair price for cotton. Names could not be used for safety.
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Washington
Smith
South Carolina
Tucson
Sonater Smith
Louis
Large German U boat believed sunk by Nansemond
An Atlantic port report states a German submarine 500 miles off the U S coast may have been sunk or put out of action by the U S Shipping Board steamer Nansemond. Captain William MacLeod says the engagement began Sept 14 at 12 45 p m and lasted 45 minutes with a six inch shell strike at a three mile range and a smoke and splinters eruption from the sub.
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Atlantic
Trans Atlantic
U.S. Shipping Board
Nansemond
William MacLeod
Weather Notice of Fair to Warmer Conditions
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures in the east and south on Tuesday. Increasing cloudiness may bring showers later, followed by cooler air.
Two Die In Interurban, Buick Crash Near Kent
At least two people, H R Davis and C P Davis, died after a Buick roadster collided with an interurban car six miles east of Kent. The driver was found alive. a man and woman in the car perished. An inquest was held. both vehicles were severely damaged and the scene attracted local bystanders.
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H. R. Davis
C. P. Davis
C.P
Davis
Kent
Kansas City
Ing
Lawrence
Lelaman
California
Vibow
Jonipital
Kent County
Rene
Andy Wee
Roth
Funk
Corral Benedict Visits Lawrence Amid Warship Tragedy
Corpral Fred Benedict of Engineers visits Lawrence as word arrives from the Mount Vernon sinking near France. The torpedo strike killed many firemen and trapped forty aboard with most drowned. Benedict, bound for America for instruction, is among those displaced. he is in Lawrence with others from the party awaiting reshipment.
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Fred Benedict
C Engineers
Lawrence
Ransport
Mount Vernon
Ford Town
Princess Cecelie
France
Corp
Fred
America
Dip. Benedict
Bef P Humphries
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