World News and Local Turmoil Baffle Busy Readers
Portable digest of clashes and politics. Portland notes 88 jitneys, Chicago violence claims eleven victims, and the U S moves on Mexico troop withdrawal. Wilson signs navy bill, Roumania eyes allies, a Tennessee boiler explosion kills eight, and security measures on the Mexican border persist. A riot in Cienfuegos and robberies near Boise surface amid broader unrest from Washington to Moscow.
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Chicago
General Funston
Mexico
Nome
Alaska
Wilson
Roumania
Germany
Allied Army Drives on Vardar Front in Balkan Campaign
London reports the Balkan front grows with vast Allied forces building toward Nish along the Vardar while Bulgars probe the flanks. Romanian troops have landed at Saloniki, boosting Allied strength to over 60,000, signaling unity among powers including Italy. The Saloniki expedition faces climate and shipping hurdles but gains favor in a large Balkans offensive.
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London
Serbia
Vardar
Nish
Saroniki
Sarrail
Doiran
Felon
Ljumnica
Balkans
Saloniki
Balkan
Surrail
Italy
Germany
Greece
Railroad Presidents Fail to Solve Washington Crisis
Eight railroad presidents assembled to reply to President Wilson’s appeal for an eight hour work day, meeting at the White House in a long conference but failing to reach a solution. Hale Bailey, KR, Lovett, and Willard led discussions and declined to detail the visit. The group fears a definitive answer to Wilson may not be delayed much longer as business sentiment shifts.
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Washington
Plana
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Hale Bailey
Barlington
Lovett
Jason Pacific
Danl Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
White House
Reere
Living Costs Rise Sharply Against 1915 Chicago Prices
The article notes higher living costs in 1915 Chicago with rising food prices and smaller portions in restaurants. It mentions meat flour and vegetables costs limiting use, cheaper rice and millet gaining, wholesale prices mid-range, and past peak prices during the Civil War compared to this period. Also includes brief notes on charity theft repaid, candy barred from a camp, and barbers striking in New York.
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Chicago
Allies Start Big Drive In Balkans
Allied forces push into the Balkans as French report five villages captured and Berlin notes a Greek frontier advance. Austrian withdrawals shift toward Chronohora ridge with holds at Jabloniten and Kirlibaba while British attacks north of the Somme gain ground near Guillemont. General Haig’s troops press trenches to extend gains.
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Nouth
German Submarines Sink Two British Cruisers in North Sea
London. Two British light cruisers the Nottingham and Falmouth were sunk in the North Sea on Saturday by German submarines while searching for the High Seas Fleet. One German submarine was sunk and another rammed and possibly sunk. Reports say enemy activity was high in the North Sea on the 10th with trawlers at Ymuiden.
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London
Nottingham
Falmouth
Admiralty
Neeth Sea
Ymuiden
Holyland
Reuter
Whiuebark
U S Lumbermen Plan Expansion Markets in Devastated Europe
Chicago reports a government and lumber industry collaboration to study European postwar market conditions. A corps of experts will assess opportunities for American wood products and foreign sales agencies, with Webb bill support to legalize organized foreign trade efforts.
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U.S
Europe
Chicago
United Sttes
Tien
General's Daughter Donates Blood to Help Babies
Mina Houston Scott, fourteen and daughter of General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, donated five ounces of her blood for serum to prevent infantile paralysis in other children. The operation occurred Saturday, August 12, in Washington and was not public until health officials requested disclosure to encourage others to give.
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Mina Houston Scott
Hugh L
United States Army
Washington
Organizing U.S. Lumber Industry Faces Foreign Demand
Early reports outline how to structure the American lumber sector to capture the coming foreign market. Analysts discuss conditions abroad as seen by various organizations, with little input from government agencies.
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United States
Idaho Lads Admit Murder of Nevada Professor
Two Idaho youths Harold and Lynn Lovelace aged 12 and 21 confess to murdering Professor F Teese Hamill of Carwon at his homestead near Twin Falls. They claim to have traveled with Hamill’s wagon, stolen guns, and were aided by a front man. the elder brother is named as instigator.
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Ihat
Harold
Lynn Lovelace
Profesor F. Teese Hamill
Carwon
Twin Falla
Hamill
Pennywell
British Troops Advance on Beloniki Front Amid Counter
London reports on Beloniki front actions with British advances and Bulgarian counter-attacks. British cavalry in contact with the enemy and troops described as in good condition. Governor Dunne of Knois visits Houston to verify border soldiers' welfare and border conditions. Shark Breaks Up Race as Henry Fr en of Lowell pulled from water after 17 miles. trainer reports 14 hours of swimming with total 28 miles completed.
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London
Houston
Tex
Dunne
Knois
Honston
Texas
Bomton
Henry F.enr
Lowwn
Ah Woo Tas
Te Con Pbs
Sullivan
Survey work planned for Cline Falls quadrangle
Under U S Geological Survey supervision, preliminary arrangements aim to permanently survey the Cline Falls quadrangle. North limit near Culver, area about 850 square miles, using prior irrigation, forestry, and land surveys where possible. Maps will depict all natural features with contour accuracy and usefulness.
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Thomas G. Gerding
Northreat
United States Geological Survey
Cline Fallo Quadrangle
Culver
Orenco Willow Enterprise Expands and Ships
Orenco in the early 20th century reports a thriving willow factory started by Harry Jibe mann after solicitation. The venture has abundant orders for baskets and furniture, proving that a few acres can sustain a living by growing willows and processing rough wood for market.
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Orenco
Harry Jibemann
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