War News Digest From Front Lines Across Europe
The report covers British destroyer losses to German submarines, French gains at Maurepas with 1,000 Germans captured, renewed artillery near Verdun and the Somme, and recapture of Fleury. It notes Bulgarian German advances in the Florina area, British Somme advances, Italian repulses on the Isonzo and Trentino fronts, Austrians retreating near Gorizia, a Russian push toward Kovel, and heavy Balkan fighting around Saloniki.
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Maurepas
Paris
Verdun
Somme
Fleury
Isonzo
Trentino
Gorizia
Rome
Kovel
Stokhod
Teutonic
Petrograd
North Sea
London
Brussiloff
War Office
Matias Ramos
Trevino
Escalon
Chihuahua
Villa
Saloniki
Berlin
Greece to Hold General Elections in October
Reports indicate Greece will stage general elections early in October. Other notes mention the American commission for trade visiting South America. a raid by French and Italian planes near Trieste. a suspected poison gas use by Germany on the French front. and various diplomatic and wartime updates from Rome, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
American Financial and Commercial Commission
Rio Janeiro
Trieste
Earl of Cottenham
St. George’s Church
Hanover Square
London
Patricia Burke
J. H. Burke
California
Geneva
Berlin
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Bremen
United States
Pius X
Rome
St. Peter’s
St. Peter
House of Commons
Asquith
England
Germany
Fryatt
Rijndijk
Rotterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Austria
Poland
Warsaw
Gasoline Sale Prices and Political Moves Mentioned
Gasoline in Chicago fell to 17 1 2 cents a gallon with a one cent cut. The first organized move by the Legalistas was reported to Gen George Bell Jr in El Paso Texas. One infant death in Billings Montana brings toll to five. A Chicago heat wave on the 18th caused more deaths and distress among the poor. Wallie Zimmerman 12 was indicted in New Orleans for murdering his mother. The Coffins of Johnstown Florida added a 50000 gift to the Prohibition campaign at Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Revolutionary Party
Legalistas
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Tex
Billings
Mont
Wallie Zimmerman
New Orleans
National Prohibition Party
John P. Coffin
Johnstown
Fla
Indianapolis
Ind
Senate Passes Naval Bill Without Roll Call
A Washington dispatch notes the Senate approved the naval bill as agreed in conference without a recorded vote. The piece also mentions Bryan planning to leave Nebraska after November elections to move to Asheville North Carolina and pursue politics for a future U.S. Senate bid. The article cites reactions to a British blacklist affecting American South American trade and lists several congressional proposals and historical postal stamps figures. The federal farm loan board, with Secretary McAdoo present, will hold hearings in Denver on September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Asheville
N. C
United States Senate
South America
William Bennet
New York
Congress
Federal Farm Loan Board
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Denver
Denver To Host First Motorboat Races At Lake Side Park
Denver hosts its inaugural motorboat races at Lake Side Park on Saturday afternoon September 2. Attendees will witness the first such event in the city, signaling a new chapter in local sport and leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Lakeside Park
Benny Chavez
Harry Bramer
National Athletic Club
Pacific Mail declares 7 percent dividend quarterly
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company directors announce a quarterly dividend at seven percent annually. Other items note William P. Clough, chairman of the Northern Pacific Railroad, died in New York. General Funston in San Antonio declined to discuss a report on troop withdrawal from Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
William P. Clough
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
New York
Gen. Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Rocky Comfort
McDonald County
International Typographical Union
Baltimore
American Publishers’ Association
Charlestown
S. C
Wm. B. Marye
Wilson
New Haven
Conn
Herman Smith
Hammond
Ind
Cleveland
Ohio
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Late Market Quotations For Livestock And Farm Commodities
The list shows prices for steers and cows, good to choice, with ranges from 4.75 to 10.50 for various beef grades, along with hogs lambs veal and feeders. Hay and grain market prices are given for Colorado and Nebraska upland hay, timothy, alfalfa, straw, and grain inputs, followed by eggs, butter, packing stock, and a broad spread of fruits and vegetables with per unit or per ton figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Upland
Nebraska Upland
Colorado
Nebraska
Timothy
South Park
Choice
Accese Renree
San Luis Valley
Gunnison Valley
Rail Executives Consider Wilson Plan Amid 8 Hour Debate
Washington August 23 Two score railroad presidents from major systems met in secret to respond to President Wilson’s appeal to avert a nationwide strike. He urged acceptance of the eight hour day and arbitration later while warning a rail shutdown would cripple military and industrial needs. Carriers signal support for higher freight rates to cover wage costs estimated at 50 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Allies Open Saloniki Front In Major Balkan Offensive
Allied forces push across the Struma toward the Bulgarian frontier as Serbians strike for Monastir and gain ground on Bulgarian trenches. A setback near Monastir sends them to withdraw from Bania while Russia threatens the German base at Kovel and Smuts reports the Wami river crossing in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saloniki
Struma
Monastir
Bania
Kovel
Wami
Smuts
German East Africa
Grand Scenic Highway Open In Southern Colorado
Del Norte Colorado hosts the dedication of a new state highway linking Del Norte and Pagosa Springs. Built at $100,000, the scenic road drew thousands amid high officials from Colorado and New Mexico and included a barbecue with elk and cow meat. The opening marks the second link of the Spanish Trail from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Norte
Colo
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
New Mexico
Alva Adams
State Highway Commission
Los Angeles
Cal
Mesa Verde National Park
Metal Market Quotations and Ore Prices Listed
The market page shows specled prices for spelter in Denver at 7.89, copper casting at 25.00, lead in New York at 6.20, and bar silver at 66 4c. Boulder Colorado lists tungsten concentrates from 20 to 25 per 60 per cent unit, with crude ores 60 per cent 15 to 22.50, 25 per cent 9.40 to 12.00, and 10 per cent 7.80 to 10.00 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New York
Boulder
Colo
Flax Prices Steady on Duluth Linseed Markets
Price notes from Duluth Minnesota show flax on track at 2.1214 to arrive 2.1242 for September. Bids offered include 2.12 for October 2.13 for November and December at 2.10 with a steady market tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Chicago Grain and Provision Prices Brief
Chicago market report lists wheat and corn bids with multiple grades and prices. oats rye barley and livestock quotes included. Prices shown include No 2 yellow corn 87 cents and pork 27 dollars per hundredweight with lard ribs and clover values also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Letter threatens life of presidential hopeful Hughes
Long Beach police released details of a letter said to have been received by Charles E. Hughes's secretary. The postmark shows Los Angeles and the message warns of harm after leaving the Supreme Court and threatens Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Long Beach
Cal
Charles E. Hughes
Los Angeles
Supreme Bench
Santa Ana
Arizona State News Roundup Highlights Mining Boom and Local Events
Western Newspaper Union dispatch reports October events in Arizona including Grand Canyon bankers meeting, Southern Arizona and Arizona State Fairs, and large new buildings in Douglas. Notes Yuma heat death, county attorney resignation, Cornelia donation, pawned shipments to entente allies, and a cotton crop forecast. Mining expansion in Oatman and Kingman areas, bank deposits near 60 million, army inquiry verdict, rail/road and road fund efforts, and flooding hazards near Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz
Jack Ryan
Yuma
T. M. Ward
Entente
Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Don P. Johnson
Tucson
Board of Supervisors
Flagstaff
Aspen Avenue
Agassiz
Verde Streets
Fish Creek Cafton
Fred Green
Nick Loomis
Oklahoma
Prescott
United Verde Extension Mining Company
A Woman's Way on Preparedness and Conscript Armies
Cornelius Vanderbilt argues that reliance on a volunteer militia is inadequate. A Washington Star quip features a woman joking she can buy her husband’s cigars and carries a sample stump to match shade, illustrating satirical take on gender and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Washington Star
Swamp Root Urges Kidney Relief For Men And Women
Dr Kilmer Swemne Pack claims to ease kidney and bladder troubles for all. Swamp-Root is touted as the top remedy, with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes. Samples and pamphlets are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cleanliness Adage Sparks Local Conversation
A Pittsburgh man quips that cleanliness is next to godliness, while others note that in their area it is nearly impossible to maintain. The exchange underscores community concerns about sanitation and effort required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cuticura products advertised for dandruff and hair care
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the most effective treatment for dandruff itching burning scalp and hair loss. It instructs applying Ointment to affected spots then washing with Soap using hot water and offers a free sample by mail with a Book to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Punny Exchange Highlights Half Time Work Jokes
A brief quip shows a speaker noting that Bill is half full and working only half time, playing on the phrase half pay and half time. The exchange preserves a light, humorous tone without additional context or details.
Becomes Annoying
A quoted remark about imitation and flattery is used to critique women copying gowns. The speaker notes discomfort with too many women copying her outfits, suggesting vanity and competition.
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Union News Service
Rumania
Florina
Western
Hay
SPORT
Burt Wilbur
Indiana
la Porte
Johnny Simpson
Terre Haute
Simpson
Stadium
San Diego
Eileen Lee
Thames
Charlie White
Pet
Omaha
Lincoln Eee
Des Moines
Eee Ae
Sioux City
Ceee
Denver Ee Ad
Topeka
Ewww
Wichita Oe
St. Joseph Oe
Western Newspaper Union News Service
Denver Markets
Lambs
HAY and Grain Market
Carload Price
Idaho
Standard
C.cedce
Sicknecz Cies
Sceiczniere
Elberta
Cattola
Sre
D-Vieis E
D. P
Younes
C.c.e
Bulgar
Banica
Grand Scenic Highway
Arizona State News
Western Newspaper
New Mexico Bankers’ Association
Grand Canyon
Meee
Douglas
Oatman
Arizona
Army
James Connell
Hoboken
New Jersey
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Goll
National Good Roads Fund
Paradise
Cochise County
Chiricahua Forest Reserve
Cave Creek
Miami
Inspiration Company
Utah Copper Company
Inspiration
Montana National Guard
Montana Infantry
United Eastern
Tom Reed
Big Jim
Kingman
Arizona- Butte Mines Company
Stockton Hill
Prince George
Yevapai
Silver Creek
Seemann
Ces
Grocer
MURRAY @ LANMAN
Florida
Leadin
Lanman & Kemp
Water St
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