Final American Capture of Seringes in Fierce Village Fight
Reuters reports on July 31 detailing a brutal three day battle north of the Marne. American forces encircled Seringes and, after hard close combat, killed most German defenders and captured the village. Night retakes failed. Meurcy farm assault also repelled with heavy losses.
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London
Reuter
Marne
Seringes
Nesles
To Anderiant
Vilelages
Thes
Fender
Vilage
Sergy
Meurcy Farm
Be. Finges
Cardinal Farley Honors Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Cardinal Farley of New York consecrates Cathotte Cemetery at Mount Pleasant in Westchester naming it The Gate of Heaven. His healthy appearance prompts favorable comment as he spends summer three miles from Mamaroneck enjoying the country air and quiet.
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Cardinal Farley
New York
All of Glass One Leave This Month
City and county Class 1 registers will be drained for August with a call for about 200 to 400 men. J J Rowe and W Mec White announced the plan for Camp Dodge and Camp Fremont. The article notes the Lincoln schoolhouse in Butte flying Old Glory and reflects on patriotism amid the draft.
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J. J. Rowe
W. Mec. White
Dodge
Tto
Fremont
Washington
Lincoln
Flac
Butte Boys
Lincoln School
Denver
Butte
United States of America
Protest Against Schoolhouse Flag Reopens War of Symbols
A letter to the editor denounces the schoolhouse flag as unrecognizable and derisive, blaming wartime symbolism erosion and urging reverence for the flag. It praises Lincoln school teachers for teaching patriotism and the flag’s story to students.
Invite Tennis Stars to Play in Tournament
Tennis players of national standing may play in Hutte during the state tournament starting August 10. Fenimore Cady, Intercollegiate champion of New England and Connecticut state champion, has been invited to meet locals. W. T. Robinson of Twin Falls Idaho also urged to come, with Simmons and Robinson as strong contenders. Simmons holds the present title and aims to retain it, while Harry Burton is expected to challenge for state honors.
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Hutte
Fenimore Cady
New England
Connecticut
W. T. Robinson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Iso
Robinson
Kenneth Smmons
Inland Empire
Spokane
Simmons
Fght
Harry Burton
Se Ee
Army recruiters report record enlistments in Butte station
An influx of applicants to the regular army is noted in Butte. In the last three days twenty six men enlisted, a new station record. Six recruits departed for Spokane, including Francis M. Hamilton of Outlook Montana and Geert F. Smith of Pana, among others.
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Butte Station
Butte
Federal
Spokane
Francis M. Hamilton
Outlook
Mont
Cavalry
Lincoln H. Langley
Rochester
Wash
Iry
Geert F. Smith
John Burkland
Harlem
Brest A. Quinney
Cherry Street
Anaconda
Walter D. Mont
Wort H. Siegrist
Eat Falls
Paul Lynch
Lee Cosgroverrived
Treasury cuts Liberty loan issue to 500 million
Washington announces the fourth monthly block of certificates of indebtedness will total 500,000,008 dollars instead of 750,000,000. The move signals the loan may be less than six billion, as oversubscription and tax receipts exceeded expectations. Banks are urged to subscribe up to 750 million, with certificates dated August six and payable December eight at 4 1/2 percent.
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Washington
Treasury
Wartime Pay Rise for Washington Sheet Metal Workers
In Washington on August 1 a group of 60 sheet metal workers struck for $8 a day. The workers currently earn $7 a day while the government wage scale sits at $6.60 daily.
Premier Lloyd George Talks On War Aims And League
London reports caption Lloyd George addressing a deputation of National Coalition members. He urged unity with dominions and allies, weighed a league of nations, and warned that postwar terms must be fair and not imposed by the foe. Also noted were Germany’s recall moves toward Ambassador von Mumm and a bank robbery in Westlake where three masked men took about $2000.
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London
Lloyd George
Caion
Bank Robbery Prompts Manhunt and Arrest in 1917
Report notes two masked robbers seized about 2500 dollars during a bank hold up on February 14 1917 while driving through crowded streets. The pair failed to lock the scene fled with cash but were later captured weeks afterward and given prison terms.
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Sevral
Ambassador Francis Reports Russia Plan via Cable
An informed cablegram from Francis in Australia indicates that Russia plans a move toward Volo Koda and left for Kansk on the Arctic coast around July 30. The department was notified of this development today.
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Kington
Aus
Francis
Nehaska
Russia
Volo Koda
Kansk
Arctic Ocean
Montana Select Man Will Not Be Exempted
Camp Lewis Washington August first The selective draft guidance warns draftees claiming exemption for age will remain in service if they registered or were drafted and later sought exemption. A Montana man aged over eighty one could not read or write and had his exemption denied. Also a political anecdote about a talking parrot and a talkative owner is included.
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Tates
Kaiser
Washington
Lincoln
Lincoln School
Camp Lewis
Wash
Monta
Fifty thousand motes of the new Liberty type
Portland Aug. 1 complet isfaction with management of production in North today by Col Brice Airplanes weigh 15 tons and fitted with four Liberty motors are among the aircrafts produced. Orders placed for Liberty motors for England France and Italy. Production expected to peak near November December. Four hundred Liberty motors turned out in July and August output poised at 500. Only larger aircraft will be built in the United States with smaller machines reserved for European manufacture. In Peru cabinet resigns while a youth from MIT wins architectural prizes including the Belgian view glory design.
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Portland
Ore
Spruce West
John Dyan
Col. Brice
Liberty Motors Sr
Helms
Yan
Liberty Motors
England
France
Italy
United States
Pean
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Henry’ Weehter
Hans von Gelshausen
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Lonnon
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von Mum
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von Mumm
Westlake
Home Savings Bank
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Peru
Lima
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