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Petrograd reports Russian advances along the Asiatic front and gains near Mush in southern Turkish Armenia. Turkish forces evacuate Bitlis near Lake Van. German and Bulgarian actions include advances near Salonika and Doiran, with Russian defeats of Turkish divisions at Rachta and captures of prisoners. A Zeppelin raid on England kills eight and wounds 36, with one craft reaching London outskirts.
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Petrograd
Bitlis
Armenia
Lake Vangee
England
London
Violent quake shakes Qureka Cal and Humboldt county
A powerful earthquake, the most violent since 1906, shook Qureka and northern Humboldt county. Dr W B Pomeroy of Davenport Texas was fatally shot at Rock Island Illinois by former patient James Poulos who claims Pomeroy attacked him. Receivership for Boston and Maine rail line sought in federal court in Boston. Milk deliveries resume in St Louis after a peace-protecting injunction averts driver interference.
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Qureka
Cal
San Francisco
Humboldt County
W. B. Pomeroy
Davenport
Rock Island, Ill
James Poulos
Poulos
Pomeroy
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Canada
Boston
St. Louis
Milk Dealers’ Association
Quincy
Illinois
State Association of Supervisors
Harvey Fay
Monticello
Binns
Pittsfield
Pike County
Joliet
J. H. Foster
Macomb
R. C. Parks
Sullivan
Will S. Binns
Charles W. Byers
Springfield
Red Gratland
Moline
Chicago
Forest, Preserve
Mothers of Parents ' Sion Fund
JJ Williams
Cor
Elgin
C. St. Claire Drake
State Board of Health
Fox River
Henry
State Board
Dana
la Salle County
Paxton
Ford County
Leonie Vandervelde
Emil van Kerrebrock
Rock Island
Seraphine Vandevelde
Ottawa
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
Bernardino Liva
Liva
Howard Lane
Jessie Lane
Danville
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway
Charles Everett
Dolly Miller
North Fork River
Nockdale
Aurora
Evanston
Blue Island
Dewitt
Military Review Passes In Mexico After Ambush Loss
The Twenty second battalion So nora infantry was nearly annihilated in an ambush by Yaquis near Batamonte Mexico. A grand review of 5 000 American troops in Mexico followed, with 6 000 infantry cavalry and artillerymen marching before Brig Gen John J Pershing. The international commission to settle US-Mexico differences includes Franklin K Lane Judge George Gray and John R Mott. Secretary of State Lansing announced the details in Washington.
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Sonora
Batamonte
Mex
Mexico
John J. Pershing
International Commission
United States
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
George Gray
Delaware
John R. Mott
New York
Washington
Lansing
Washington Railroads and public notices stir Capitol debate
Washington reports indicate railroads press for higher freight rates amid wage demands while President Wilson considers revised war articles. A Haitian protectorate protocol is signed, and postmaster nominations are listed for Illinois Iowa Michigan Wisconsin. Obituaries note Arch ...
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Illinois
Robert E. Duff
Clay City
Gilbert L. Hugh
Clayton
A. J. Ikemire
Louisville
L. L. Boyle
Roberts Iowa
J. N. McCoy
Corydon
J. W. Forward
Edgewood
T. L. Finley
Missouri Valley
R. A. Mortland
Montezuma
Michigan
Joseph E. Ladd
Harrison
Wisconsin
Faith A. van Tassi
Whitehall.ee
TWO KILLED IN RACE AT KALAMAZOO DERBY
Kalamazoo Michigan August 29 Marion Arnold of Chicago and Jack Peacock of Brooklyn were killed and eight others injured when eleven racing cars piled into a heap at the quarter mile track during the third annual auto derby. Peacock’s Sunbeam overturned after its wheel struck the fence, crane of cars followed in wreck. The crowd surged as officials and judges moved to the scene.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Marion Arnold
Chicago
Jack Peacock
Brooklyn
Andy Burt
Sunbeam
F. E. Marquette
Peacock
al W. Downs
Buick
Stutz
Otto Henning
Ogren
Jimmie Alexander
Sioux City
Billy Chandler
Thomas Bell
Coldwater
Chalmers
Guy Bailey
Roy Newton
Burt
Italy Declares War on Germany in World War I
Bar on Sonnino announced Italy considers itself at war with Germany from August 28. Official dispatches confirm Italy’s declaration, conveyed via Swiss mediation, and acknowledged by Germany. London notes say Italy’s move follows troops in Greece and Saloniki aiding the Entente on the Macedonian front.
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Rome
Baron Sonnino
Italy
Germany
Berlin
Sayville
London
Greece
Saloniki
Bulgars Seize Greek Port in Aegean Front
August news from Paris reports continued Macedonian fighting between Bulgarian and Serbian troops near Ostrovo. Serbian counter-attacks pushed Bulgarians back while Bulgarians occupied Kavala fortifications as two British monitors and one cruiser bombarded those positions.
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Paris
Ostrovo
War Office
Kavala
Aegean Sea
Convicts Escape in Storm at Missouri Prison
Jefferson City Aug 29 Four dangerous convicts escaped during a violent thunder storm at the state prison. They broke their cell bars with saws and then cut through a six foot brick wall.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Trench Assassins Charge in Berlin Aug 29
Berlin reports via semiofficial news agency that charges allege the French have formed a body of men whose sole duty is to assassinate all living German soldiers in conquered trenches.
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Berlin
Pauls Heroic Sufferings and Gods Sustaining Grace
The lesson analyzes Paul as a hero facing relentless trials for the gospel. It contrasts his hardships with Jewish opponents, cites beatings and perils, and shows how revelations and weakness in Christ empower his ministry. The study frames courage, heroism, and divine strength through Pauls experiences and divine support.
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Paul
Christ
Acta
Rome
Asia Minor
Jesus
Antioch
How Mrs Bean Met the Crisis in Nashville Tenn
A Nashville reader recounts relief from a tumor during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter credits the remedy with alleviating symptoms and curing the tumor, urging others to seek the same treatment from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nashville
Tenn
Pinkham
Mrs
E. H. Bean
Joseph Avenue
Truthful Wife and the Last Words of a Husband
A detective praises women's truthfulness and recalls a case about a wife who reveals her husband's last words. When asked what he said as he left, she blushes and answers, For heaven's sake, shut up.
Milliner Offers Toque Despite Mrs Instile Refusal
A milliner presents a charming toque to Mrs Instile who rejects the hat saying everyone already wears such styles. The exchange shows a fashion conflict over current tastes and social expectations.
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Mrs. Instile
Blissful Ignorance on Yacht Costs Provokes Witty Retort
A Life magazine quip ponders the price of running a yacht. The exchange asks how much it costs, and the replied line suggests ignorance is the motive, reflecting the era's casual luxury and humor.
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Mosul
Desterro
Lake Doiran
Kastoria
Bulgar War Office
Sofia
Estrees
Somme
Macedonia
Roumania
Doctor Lederre
Bucharest
The
Berliner Tageblatt
Robert R. Turner
North Sea
Morton
Delaplane
Roger Bayly
Helen Morton Bayly
Victor Carlstrom
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Newport News
Dunne
Ill
Samuel C. Dixon
State of
Pennsylvania
New York Postttion
Steen M. van Allen
Yeeksman
Hunter
North River
E. J. Spratling
F Company
Fifth Infantry
National Guard of Georgia
Macon
H. C. Adams
Atlanta
State News
House
Federal Trade Commission
Solon Menos
Haiti
Representative Hay
Virginia
Thomas
France
Ad Wolgast
Frankie Callahan
Washington Park
John Lancaster Spalding
Ing
Vilnois
Peoria
J. H. Ray
Julie
Balkans
International Sunday School
B. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Western Newspaper Union
Paul, the
Hero
Mrs. Bean
Absorbine, JR
U. A
W. F. Young
Temple St
Mass
Dean
Iowa
Hayes
W.albin
Det Dean
Doan
Sis Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
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