Western Siberia Looms as Allied Aid Target in War Debate
Washington reports consider arms and ammunition to Western Siberia and its pro German affiliate factions. A provisional government led by Vologodski aims to defend independence with a largely armed populace and vast wheat reserves. The United States seeks to aid anti-Holsheviki forces while denying shipments to Germany.
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Bombs Hit German Docks and Airfields in Belin
August 15 British air crews and navy report 69 tons of bombs dropped on German docks and airfields in Berlin. Sixteen German planes shot down. airship downed earlier. Washington notes budget increases tied to wartime needs and rail locomotives. Beaufort, N.C. reports a steamer on fire off Cape Hatteras with crew rescued. vessel believed German.
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Knights of Columbus Open New Lodge Home in Butte
Hundreds attend the opening of the Knights of Columbus new lodge home at Park and Idaho streets in Butte. Guests toured the building from basement gym to third floor council room as a large floral horseshoe centerpiece drew attention. The top floor banquet hall will serve the Red Cross and lodge needs.
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Harry J. Hanson
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J.C Leary
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Joseph R. Jackson
Feeney
Joseph ‘Baris
Mark Ture
Sullivan
Liberty Motor Wonders and Allied Praise at Meeting
Lord Northcliffe lauds American industry and manpower as crucial to Britain’s war effort. He cites U S output of air engines and automobiles, praising mass production, rail logistics, shipbuilding, and food programs as unmatched. Berlin notes heavy Avre battles with high losses on both sides. Fashion note highlights Georgette fabrics in navy blue and white with beaded trim.
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Amsterdam of Forges in Archangel advances
Ambitious move by entente and Russian troops advancing from Archangel Northern Russia. Aug 14 dispatch reports 6,990 entente troops and 3,000 Russians assembling, sailing on river steamers, marching along the angel Vologda railroad, with resistance met from soviet forces near the Log river. Admiral Kent proclaims Moscow rulers aid to Kaiser. Navy prepares patrols to guard American fishing fleets off New England as labor shortages ease in war industries amid non-war production cuts.
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Freedom of departure to cease next month
Washington Aug 16 proclamation signed by President Wilson and an executive order will bar departure from the United States after Sept 18 for alien enemies and restrain entry, aiming to curb escape by dangerous agents and bolster draft enforcement as new laws take effect. The measure requires permits to leave the U S and imposes broader entry restrictions.
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Conscientious Objector Cites Chicago Mayor
Rockford Illinois August 16 Mayor William H Thompson of Chicago cited as inspirator for disloyal remarks by Sidney H Kreutzinger head of the guardhouse objector colony at Camp Grant Kreutzinger says the mayor's attitude toward General Joffre and his speeches influenced him to oppose the military program Spain Will Grieve London August 17 Spain notifies Germany of compensating future losses of Spanish shipping by seizing German tonnage in Spanish ports about 30 German steamers interned in Spain Leavin Moscow Stockholm August 16 Finnish news reports state measures to move state bank from Moscow private rail traffic suspended
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