Mexican Commander Regrets Clash Near Nogales
General Calles, governor of Sonora, expresses regret for a clash between Mexican and American troops near Nogales that left three Americans dead and twenty-eight wounded, with Mexican casualties estimated at 150 to 200. A meeting between generals is planned in Nogales, and a revised toll lists Captain Hungerford and two others killed, including Nogales Mayor Felix Naloza.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Calles
Sonora
Derosy Cabell
Carranza
Arizona
Joseph Hungerford
Felix Naloza
Submarine chase misidentified. loss near Fire Island
New York report says American submarine chaser No. 209 out of Philadelphia was mistaken for a submarine by a merchant steamer off Fire Island early today and sunk by gunfire. Eighteen crew members reported lost while eight survivors are injured and brought ashore.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Fire Island
French Capture Chaulnes and Roye in Somme Drive
French forces pushed through southern Picardy capturing Chaulnes and Roye as German lines collapsed along a widening front. British troops advanced east of Arras, reaching near Harcourt and Remy while taking Faucaucourt and much of Trones. In the last three days British blows yielded about 14 000 German prisoners.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Roye
Somme River
Chaulnes
Somme
Arras
Hindenburg Line
France
Bray
Byng
Third
Hindenburg
London
Harcourt, Remy and Boiry
Notre Dame
Arras-Cambrai
Flanders
Neuf Berquin-Estaires
Faucaucourt
Mee
Trones
Noyon
Men Stenographers Sought by Red Cross Service
An urgent Red Cross call in Oklahoma City seeks male stenographers for home service. Workers must live in army camps, wear the Red Cross uniform, and receive living quarters meals and salary. Open to men under or over draft age or disabled from active service with applications to Bureau of Personnel Red Cross 17th and D streets Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Oklahoma City
Okla
American Red Cross
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Bureau of Personnel
17Th
D. Streets
Washington, D. C
List of Men Called for Limited Service in Ponotec County
Under a misapprehension about Class A numbers the adjutant general set a Sept 3–7 call at 114 then cut to 39 after learning only about 40 remained. They head to Camp Logan Houston. A special limited call to Des Moines on the 30th prompts local boards to draw 10 for DeGroff 56 Hugh D. Rogers 87 Noel Short 300 Jessie Holland. Six men for Camp Bowie for limited service: Otho Walker 566 R. H. Boatman 633 Lee E. Jones 892 S. O. Henderson 893 Jesse L. Wallace 1094 Denfey Standridge 1239 Emmet Freeman 4H. E. Gibson.
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Pontotec County
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Des Moines
DeGroff
Hugh D. Rogers
Noel Short
Jessie Holland _ tween
Camp Bowie
Limiteu
Otho Walker
R. H. Boatman
Lee E. Jones
British advance four days tops Somme area gain
London reports a military expert comparing fronts in the Somme. He notes that from July 1 to October 31, 1916 Britain took 44 square miles in four months, while August 21 to 25 yielded 116 square miles with only 23 000 casualties, claiming ground gained far faster and at far lower cost than in the first battle of the Somme.
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London
Somme
The
Storage guidelines for coal piles
Instructions cover drying, pile sizing, removing fine coal, avoiding alternating wetting and drying, placing piles near storage areas, and using small bins in storage yards. The notes emphasize minimizing handling and local placement to maintain coal quality.
Shawnee Arrives This Morning to Stay with Local Friends
Shawnee arrived this morning and will spend the remainder of the week with friends here.
German Empress Takes Turn For The Worse
London reporters say the German empress, ill for several days, has taken a turn for the worse. Advices received in Amsterdam from Dusseldorf and forwarded to the Exchange Telegraph Company confirm the condition worsening.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Dusseldorf
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ambassador Walter Hines Page Resigns from Britain Post
Washington reports President Wilson accepted the resignation of Walter Hines Page as American ambassador to Great Britain. Page, in office since April 1913, cited ill health for stepping down.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
Leslie Steward Transferred to Camp Perry
C Leslie Steward, appointed from East Central normal to the Students Army Training Corps Camp at Fort Sheridan Illinois, has been transferred to Camp Perry Ohio for three weeks of intensive small arms training. Camp Perry comprises representatives from Plattsburg New York, San Francisco California, and Fort Sheridan Illinois SA T C camps.
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Leslie Steward
East Central Normal
Army Training Corps
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Camp Perry
Ohio
United States
Plattsburg
New York
San Francisco
Calif
Sinking of Rush off Canadian coast sinks fishing schooner
A Canadian port reports the new fishing schooner Rush of Boston was sunk yesterday morning by an enemy submarine on the fishing grounds off the coast. The crew arrived safely today.
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Rush
Boston
British Take Four Towns In Arras Offensive
British forces advanced two miles on a four mile front between the Scarpe at Fampoux and Neuville Vitasse heights. Moncy le Preux Guemappe and Wancourt on the Hindenburg line were captured, about five miles southeast of Arras. Farther south Mary fell as Mangin's troops pushed southeast of that village. four hundred prisoners were taken yesterday.
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Associaton Press
London
Scarpe
Fampoux
Neuville Vitasse
Moncy-le-Preux
Guemappe
Wancourt
Hindenburg
Arras
Mary
Mangin
Ailette
Aisne
WeGro Waiter Deaths Prompt Harris Hotel Manager’s War Decision
A. C. Young, manager of the New Harris hotel, declares a wartime policy change as several Wegro waiters pass away. The report outlines immediate actions and potential labor adjustments in response to the deaths.
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A. C. Young
Harris Hotel
Chaulnes Occupied as French Advance Near Somme
Paris dispatch reports Chaulnes seized by French troops with rapid gains since yesterday and capture of Omiecourt Balatre and Boiglis while moving toward Noyon. General Mangin’s forces begin crossing the Ailette and seize Mount Renaud as they near Noyon per Le Temps.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chaulnes
Somme
Omiecourt
Balatre
Roye
Boiglise
Noyon
Mangin
Ailette
Mount Renaud
le Temps
Far North Dishes Describe Labrador Greenland Faroe Feasts
Food in Labrador Greenland and Faroe islands includes reindeer stew roast waterfowl bear meat and walrus stew. Over time a taste may develop for these fares with frozen storage. Coarse bread cranberry jam and a blueberry dried cake help matters.
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Labrador
Greenland
Faroe Islands
Bish visits physic and returns to Centrahoma
M F Bish visited her physician L Barringer and wife, then returned to Centrahoma this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M F. Bish
L. Barringer
Centrahoma
Ford both wins and loses in Michigan primaries
Detroit August 28 Henry Ford, presidential choice for the Michigan senatorial nomination, appears as both winner and loser in returns from over half the state. Newberry won the Republican nomination by a large vote, possibly matching Ford and Osborn combined. In the Democratic race Ford won an easy two to one over William C. Helme, his sole opponent.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Wilson
Michigan
Truman H. Newberry
U. S. Naval District
William C. Helme
Ancient builders reveal power of arches and stonework
Fragmentary text notes long distance ascent into a lofty chamber as a common technique in ancient construction. It highlights the neck temples of Nubia and India, suggesting that in certain aspects moderns may still learn from ancient practices in architecture and engineering.
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Nubia
India
French Take 1100 Prisoners in Saint March Advance
Paris reports French troops advanced in the Saint March region southwest of Roye after repulsing several German counter attacks. They captured 1,100 prisoners including two battalion commanders. East of Bagneux north of the Aisne the French gained about three quarters of a mile as German counter attacks were repulsed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Saint March
Roye
Bagneu X
Aisne
British Troops Penetrate Austrians on Asiago Front
London dispatch reports British forces on the Asiago front broke into Austrian lines Monday night, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing 205 prisoners as part of operations along the British Italian front.
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Associated Press
London
Asiago
Ginning and Seed Handling Regulations Enforced Countywide
The Food Administration requires licenses for all who buy or sell more than twenty tons of cotton seed annually. Violations face up to 5000 dollars fine or two years imprisonment. Licenses must be obtained through the Washington office, with license numbers on bills of lading. Pontotoc County ginners and seed buyers are urged to appoint officers to coordinate with the Food Administration, J. J. Holden, County Food Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Washington, D. C
Pontotoc County
Food Administration
J. J. Holden
Senate Leader Ollie M. James Dies in Baltimore
Washington August 28 United States Senator Ollie M James of Kentucky died at 6 30 this morning in a Baltimore hospital where he had been ill for some time He was a Democratic leader and long a dominant figure in Kentucky politics serving five consecutive terms in Congress from the First Kentucky district and was elected US Senator by the General Assembly in 1912 and was renominated for that office by a large vote at a statewide primary on August 3
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Ollie M. James
Kntucky
Baltimore
Kentucky
Congress
General Assembly
Guest of Henry Kroth and Wielen E. at Weleetka
A brief note records a guest visiting Henry Kroth and Wielen E. for an afternoon at their Weleetka home. The fragment notes the social event and residence with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kroth
Wielene
Weleetka
Peanut Thresher for Sale at Ada Seed and Feed Co
C W Zorn advertises a peanut threshing machine for sale at Ada Seed and Feed Co dated August 26. The notice notes the product location and seller, indicating a local farming supply listing in a small-town trade column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Zorn
Ada Seed and Feed Co
Senate Passes Man Power Bill With Work or Fight Clause
Washington August 28 The man power bill to draft all men 18 to 45 was passed by the senate with a modified work or fight clause. Attempts to raise age limits or separate under 21 failed and the measure moves to conference amid ongoing controversy. The roll call noted limited voting with one member excused.
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Washington
Senate
Pasco Oma
British progress in Scarpe sector near Arras
London reports a morning push in the Scarpe sector east of Arras with improved British positions near Mory and Croiselles. Favruel captured. Somme line advanced. strong German counterattacks at Bapaume repulsed amid heavy rain. Paris notes 20 000 British prisoners since Aug 21. Air raid on Constantinople reported.
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Associated Press
London
Scarpe
Arras
Mory
Croisselles
Favruel
Bapaume
Somme
Maricourt
Bray
Paris
Roye
Oise
Ailette
War Office
Petit Journal
Constantinople
Amsterdam
Cotton crop reports vary greatly across Ada county
Reports from Ada and surrounding areas show wide variation in cotton yields this year. Early cotton price remains good and some farmers with several bales will save money in the bank, while overall harvests are expected to be 30 to 60 percent below last year. Rains may salvage bolls in some regions though growth has halted in others.
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Ada
J. B. Hill
County Farm
Steedman News Roundup: Rain, Gin Nears, and School Update
Steedman reports cooler damp weather with a light rain over the weekend that did not halt work. The Ada Rev Caldwell held a ngall last week and again this week drawing large crowds, while the new gin nears operation after a machinery setback. Farmers begin cotton picking as workers run weekends and overtime to catch up. Telephone operators changed, several locals called for late September drills. Mrs. Ford, Walter Ford’s mother, visited Steedman during the week. School attendance remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Ada
Angall
Clark
Steedman
Ford
Walter Ford
Pioneer
Soul of Wit Echoes in Brief Public Discourse
A thoughtful remark links brevity to wit and notes that concise speech helps tackle important subjects. The quote suggests sharper, quicker communication across channels can sharpen understanding and tone in strenuous times.
Want Ad: AG Seeks Help to Obtain Item
An AG seeks assistance to acquire a specific item through a want advertisement. Details are limited in the readable text, but the notice requests action to secure the item and mentions possible contact through the newspaper’s classifieds.
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SER
Steamer
Roe
Persep’.ay
Britain
Aiso
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