British French Advance Near Combles On Somme Front
Allied forces push toward Combles on the Somme as French and British troops close the town from north and south. They capture villages, destroy fortifications, and force German withdrawals with heavy artillery support and aerial engagements reported along the line.
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Combes
Snall
Bapaume
Peronne
Gilchy
Haig
Morval
le Transloys
Fregicourt
Combles
Suilly
Breigecourt
Lego
London
Somme
Ye Dite
Court adjourns in Lawrence as June Smart handles session
Judge Lamet handed down several decisions in a Lawrence district court session led by Judge June Smart. Divorce and custody granted in Pearson versus Pearson, quiet title in Woolf versus Upton Public Railway, and judgments for plaintiffs in others. Tomorrow's Hughes for President club meeting set for 7:30 pm in Room 10½ Greenhall with Gennie McDermott as speaker.
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Lawrence
Smart
Lamet
Pearson
Clara May
Nelson MS. Jay
Joseph Mande
Gilkey
Plaintif
Addie Lescher
Harry Davis
Griesa
James Woolf
Upton Puebic Railway Co
Care
Hughes
Greenhall
Hughes For President
Genie
TE. McDernott
Topeka
Blackmail Victim Exposes Rigged Scheme in Hotel Plot
Edward KR West, vice-president of the Ven Coffee Co., reveals a blackmail scheme linked to a New York hotel visit and federal warrants. He says a woman proposed the trip, another woman posed as Aliye Williams, and the group extorted $15,000 in Chicago after bringing West and a companion there for silence.
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New York Hotel
E.R. West
West
New York
Chicago
Thieau
Edward KR. West
C. D. Gregg ‘Ven& Coffee Co
Wesley
Ith
Alice Williams
Mann
China
Aliye Williams
Bueda Goodman
Wari
Ansonia
Boude Goodmiin
Elf
Chiezger
Poll Tax Notices Issued to Lawrence Men Over Fifty
Mayor W J Francisco announced that many Lawrence residents aged fifty or older will not be required to pay the poll tax. The city’s voter rolls and registration records show older voters exempt, though some notices were mailed in error to those who had already paid. City aims to collect from those who should pay, while some cases of non payment may not be pursued.
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Lawrence
W. J. Francisco
Uae
Attempted Kansas Illinois game rail rate talks
Report notes efforts by Kansas University athletic management to obtain special rates for students to attend the Kansas Illinois game at Urbina. Mention references to communications with Chics ARC Alton and Wabash railroads and cites earlier Missouri University rate arrangements.
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Chics Arc
Alton
Wabash
K. U
Kansas-Illinois
Urbina
Missouri University
Missouri Northwestern
Evanston
Kappa versus Chi Omega rift shocks Pan-Hellenic
A rush color scandal at the university pits Kappa sorority against Chi Omega after a rushee allegedly pledged under disputed rules. Pan-Hellenic suspends the Kappas indefinitely as Chi Omega colors allegedly replace pledging. The matter heads to the National Pan-Hellenic for decisive action amid campus turmoil.
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Unity
Chi Omega
Cand
Kappa Soriority
Kappas
Kappa
Kapnas
Chi Omegas
Ottawa
Shay
Wappas
Tha¢E
Villa Moves Forces Toward Americans
Field headquarters in Mexico reports via radio that Pancho Villa has shifted his forces toward the American expedition, with skirmishes near a northeastern station. The dispatch cites a supposed reliable source and notes Villa is advancing from a location about 265 miles southwest of a key city.
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Mexico
Colin M
Pancho
ALC
Northwell
Ameriqsan
Villa
Haye
R. R
Adres
Swimming for Women at K U to Host Intercollegiate Meet
Women students at Kansas University have added swimming to the curriculum. An intercollegiate “Tul Party” for female students will be organized this morning, with Miss Hazel Pratt, physics instructor, coordinating. She has contacted Washburn,Emporia,Normal,State Agricultural and Baker to arrange matches for K U and other schools.
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K. U
Hazel- Prat
Jandun
Washburn
Emporia
Normal
State Agricultural
College
Baker Su
Faculty to Grant Degrees at University Meeting
University faculty will meet at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon in Snow Hall to decide on granting degrees to students who complete required work during the summer session.
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Snow Hall
Weather Brief Forecast Delays and Showers Expected
Yesterday’s notes say milk is up to date. today cool weather continues with tired vibes. Tonight looks cool with probable showers and continued unsettled conditions across the area.
Roads Convention Prep Draws Pleasanton Talks
Frank Smith of Pleasanton will speak on the Roads Booster topic at a meeting to prepare for the state roads convention in Ottawa. The Riverside Boulevard issue and a sidewalk project along the riverfront are discussed with city officials and Santa Fe Railway plans. A push for new members and a campaign to recruit merchants statewide is planned, with a visit to Ottawa to view the white way opening and a fashion show.
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Hdouglak
J. Frank Smith
Pleasanton
Dent
Shite
J. G. Hinshaw
Gite
Langrence
Baxrence
Iverside
City and
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fo
Ballards Dam
Western Railways Association
Ottawa
White Way
Koo
Huter
Gufler
Farr Association
Bismarck
Grace
Toll
T B.S
Otto Gutier
Lo. Colin
Tien
Merchants Rooms
Merchants Association Plans Fall Fashion Show
A Merchants Association committee is planning a fall fashion show in October with entertainment and new goods displays. The group aims to report progress soon and finalize event details for merchants.
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Merchants Association
Greeks Threaten War If Allies Refuse Pay
Athens reports Greece will abandon neutrality if the Entente grants a loan to fund mobilization and equipment. The proposal requests financial support in return for Greece joining the conflict, reflecting the broader wartime pressure on small nations to choose sides.
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Athens
London
Greece
Teachers Meeting Draws 5000 Kansas Educators
Lawrence leaders push attendance for the fifty fourth annual Kansas State Teachers Association session in Topeka November 10 and 11. More than 6,000 teachers are expected with prominent speakers including Mary Antin and S. Cadman. The program features over twenty round tables and sections on Agriculture Biology Commerce English German History and more, with excused class duties for attendees.
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Lin Tinet
Kansas State
K. U
Big Topeka
Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas
Aation
Mary Antin
de. S. Parkes Cadman
Paee
Central Convegational Church of
Brooklyn
George D. Strayer
Columbia University
J. H. Frandis
Columbus
E. R. Bryan
Colgary University
N.Y
M. Goulter
Chicago Univer
Albert S. Gook
Imore County
Marykaid
Micar U
Indianapolis
Ind
Dunwoody Institut
D. S. Knox
Cleveham Rankin
H. T. Steeper
Leavenworth
Mount Dread class election faces low ticket turnout
Seniors and juniors post one ticket each in the Mount Dread K U L class election. George senior president seeks HO opposition while Ted Richter leads a faltering junior ticket. Sophomores run two campaigns and a second freshman slate headed by Mark Adams enters as president with Rey Spcheuttatet, Mabel Failis and Jim Ray Runnion in key roles. This yields the smallest slate in years.
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Mount Dread
George
Wans HO
Ted Richter
Mark H. Adams
Rey Spcheuttatet
Mabel Failis
Jim Ray Runnion
Threatened Walkout Over Flag Removal at Wabash Shops
Between 100 and 200 workers at the Wabash shops threatened a walkout after an American flag around President Wilson’s photo was removed by the master mechanic and later replaced. The incident reflects labor tensions and respect for symbols at the Decatur, Illinois site.
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Decatur
Hes
Wabash
Wilson
Lawrence youths serve abroad in foreign wars and relief
Six Lawrence youths from prominent families join overseas efforts in the European War era. Paul Maworth serves with Australian troops in Egypt, wounded twice but back in action. Charles Griesa aids Red Cross in France, while Charles Siler works in Russia and China tending wounded. Floyd Finch leads a Philippine relief unit, and Wesley Brune with Fred Broeker work in Santiago, Chile as engineers.
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Lawrence
Tuken
Chen Kul
Paul Maworth
Erasmus Hapforth
Kk. US
Egvpt
Youn Haworth
Gadris
Charles Griesa
Russia
China
Siberia
Floyd Finch
Charles Finch
Lawrence Gazette
Joe Wary Éerviets Young Fincll
Uncle Sam
Santiago
Chile
South America
Wesley Brune
Gus Brune
Fred) Broeker
Herman Brock
Engineering
Lawrence High School Grads Lead KU Freshmen Numbers
Lawrence High School sent 84 graduates into the University of Kansas freshman class, a record high. The 7201 diploma total last year boosted teaching and university enrollments, with more girls than boys from LHS. Some students delayed entry for work or finances, while others had multiple prior graduations.
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Lawrence High School
Ins
University of Kansas
Hig
Fansay Nov
Lawrence Ents
Agricultural College
Manhattan
Histh Scholol
K. U
Lawrence; High School
Lawrabee High School
Tx and
Has New Speedometer HW Om
Spokane residents Todd and his wife toured with Mayor Francisco advocating a universal speedometer on all motor cars. The device lights blue and green indicators at set speeds to reveal following distance and locks at the current speed in a crash. A Kaw Valley interurban will run a special Kansas City bound car to view the opening game with the Normal, carrying ads for the panel prize.
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OM. Todd
Spokane
M. Todd
J. Francisco
Todd
Mrn
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Khas City
Lan Reer
Campaign Invitations Reported By State Republican Leaders
Ada Dykes, Kh. U. senior, was invited by Charles Sessions, chairman of the state Republican central committee, to campaign for the party. The effort centers on speeches supporting the state ticket and rational political platform.
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Ada Dykes
Kh. U
Charles Sessions
Republican’ Central
Elm Street paving delayed as city reviews petition
City officials discuss delaying Rhin Street paving after petition questions its sufficiency. A revised ordinance amendment to widen a street from 24 to 20 feet must be voted again. Mayor urges earlier action against vehicles parked on streets and calls for improved street lighting and sweeper hours. Plans include new fire equipment, a pump and hose car costing 6000 to 7000 dollars, and permitted connections to University buildings’ sewer system.
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Hysus
Canmission
Can~mission
Elm Street
Francisco
Coan
Brine
Fire Chic Reinisch
Deci
RK. Fy Crocker
Uy Feri l of
Kansas
Slon
Eia
Nlace
University
Yap. Worty
Tor 1 Cement
Silebane
Elny Street
Sixth Street
R. S. Robertson
Lincoln Atrect
Perry Street
North
Law‘rence
Robertson
Jill Inois Street
University Place
Actos
Mpus
Convention Discusses Smoke Prevention Methods in Pittsburg
Lane, Sept. 26. Whett Chicare of Pittsburg expects to be scarred by the close of the eleventh annual Smoke Prevention Association convention meeting today. Programs list reports by John J. O'Connor of Pittsburg and others on soot removal, railroad smoke elimination, and terminal smoke inspection. The gathering continues for four days with various speakers from Chicago and Pittsburgh presenting on filtration, inspection, and city smokepolicy.
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Lane
Whett Chicare
Pittsburg
John J. O'Connor
Chicago
W. J
Burlington
Quins
Alonzo Chicaga
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