French Troops Smash Front Lines on Multiple Fronts
French forces rout German positions along a front from Cambrai to the river, seizing trenches and about 1,500 prisoners. British and French gains extend east of the river in the Lake Takinos region while Bulgarians report heavy losses on the Macedonian front near Maja dagh. Kavala evacuated by Byblgatha allies amid Entente naval activity.
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Lake Takinas
London
Priance
Preach
Cambrey
Gethune-Feroune
Bapaime
Aris
Bethune
Perone
Entente Con Navce
Paris
Vardar
Majadagh
Giavgell
Siruma Tront
Lake Takinos
Teutonic
Kavala
Aegean Sea
Struma Bent Hve
Bridge Collapse In St Lawrence Disaster Claims Many
Workmen plunged into the river after a bridge span on the St Lawrence collapsed during a lift on Monday. Ninety men were on the span as it gave way, eleven fell into the stream and four have been found. At San Francisco officials criticized treatment of oriental immigrants, reporting not yet a square deal for Chinese workers.
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Quebec
St. Lawrence
Sin Francisco
San Francisco
Washington
Anadé Wednisilay
Greece Faces Cabinet Shake Up Amid Neutrality Debate
Greek War Ministry sources report former minister Constantine asks W Liniracopulos to form a new cabinet. Behasiple MM endorses the move while Miniteacepulie hints at Roumania stepping into the neutrality issue.
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Greece
Kis Constantine
W. Liniracopulos
Justilee
Miniteacepulie
Pramor Venteclos
Hle
Arctic Expedition Returns to Seattle with Crew
A Seattle steamer named Nariiwesters arrived Monday from Nome, Alaska, carrying seven members of the Ole Vilkkilmur Stefansyan Canadian Sretle expedition. The voyage departed Vierris, BR, with thirteen members listed aboard, amid unverified notes and sparse cargo details.
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Seattle
Wash
Mexicanas as Section Hands in San Antonio
A garbled wartime dispatch notes recruitment of Mexican workers as section hands in San Antonio. The report cites railroad agents organizing labor for unspecified duties, mentioning a timeline near ten after a stated event and referencing the term Che Moxtenin in unclear context.
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San Antone
Thousands of Guardsmen Discharged for Vakouk Act
Washington reports fifteen thousand National Guard units discharged by the War Department after muster into federal service for Vakouk causes.
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Washington
Na Honal Guardnell Tives
Vakouk
Gory
Icv
Border Campa Roars As Voters Weigh Federal Officials
Fragmented text reports a campaign push near the border with calls for voting in the November section. Voters confront debates on federal officials as campaigns intensify ahead of national elections.
Villa Avoiding Battle Amid Surrounded Hideout
Chihuahua City reports Villa is trapped in a nearly surrounded hideout in Santa Clara district. General Trevino says Villa avoids combat while Huerta forces and Cavazos advance from Nanlunquipo in pursuit along the Mexican Central railway with American expeditionary support at San Buenaventura.
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Chihuahua City
Tcreen
Chapa
Laguna
Wstrlet & Villista
Inis
Trevino
Villa
Huerta
Vurgan
Mexican Central Railway
Cavazog
Nanlunquipo
Sir
San Buens Ventuera God’ Carmen
San Buens Ventura
Central Railway
Chihuahua
Peace Commission At Work On Mexican Border
The American Mexican joint commission met to discuss peaceful border issues including American control of mining property in Mexico. Mexican and American delegates presented detailed explanations of decrees aimed at promoting mining industry, denying intentions to seize or eject American capital.
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New London
Coni
Mexico
Marriage ban in Chicago church after divorce rule changes
A Chicago Protestant Episcopal church bans marriages between separated spouses. A commission on marriage and divorce recommends new land policy, hoped to be adopted at the general convention in St. Louis on October 1. Leiden reports a military police raid targeting aliens from service at the Newmarket sage course before the St. Leser race.
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Chicago
Protestant Episcopal Church
Commission On Marriage and Divorce
General Convention of the Church At
St. Jouis
Leiden
Newmarket Sage Course
Tate
Two Die in Duel Near Sanders Kentucky
Sheriff J. E. Robertson of Chevally and suspect Lucian Rice were killed in a pistol duel during an attempted arrest near Tie’some in Sanders. Local authorities report a double fatal shooting with no other injuries known.
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Worthville
J. E. Robertson
Chevally
Lucian Rice
Tie'some
Sanders
Here
Hindenburg Named Chief of German General Staff
General von Hindenburg is appointed chief of the German general staff, replacing General von Falkenhayn. The move consolidates leadership at Berlin as World War I strategy shifts.
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General von Hindenburg
General von Falkenhayn
Indicted Alpine hotel keeper for wife’s murder
Alpine hotel keeper Harry J Spanneil or Spannel faces murder charges for the death of his wife. The indictments were returned on a Wednesday in Ottawa Ontario. The report mentions a Canadian bridge company warning the federal government about a Quebec bridge failure and offering to intervene to replace the span.
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Spannel
Harry J. Spanneil
Tilt Wife
Deat
M.th Mater
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Ottawa
St biwrene + Bridge company
Cana* Man
Quebec
Britons Probe Cebu Near Carabao Island In Neutrality Incident
British destroyer No 2 boarded the Philippine steamer Cebu about one and a half miles off Carabao Island in Philippine waters. The officer sought information on passengers and seized the ship's manifest and passenger list. Governor General Harrison reported the event to Washington and a protest will be filed with Great Britain over interference with neutral shipping.
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Philippines
Harrison
Great Britain
I W W Seize Train at Havre Spoofed Infiltration
Twenty five supposedly pro fessed members of the Industrial Workers of the World were arrested upon the Great Northern freight train’s arrival in Havre. Conductor Marcotl said the men tried to commandeer the train and refused passage to any not an IWW member.
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Lve
Industrial Workers of the World
Great Northern
Havre
Great Northern Railroad
Marcotl
New York City Public Schools Set to Open in September
The board approves reopening NYC public schools on September 36 amid federal city health authority dispute over timing due to the infantile paralysis outbreak.
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Gotham Schools
New York
Public Schools
New York City
Vet Board of Udwearlup
Naaltih Authoe Ues
Ride
People of Bruanelp Punished by British Flight
London reports that residents of Hrusdele were subjected to punitive measures after a British aviator flew over the city. German authorities ordered all Hur inhabitants to remain in their homes before 7 pm and the surrounding area was sealed off.
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Bruanelp
London
Hrusdele
Hur
Government arm plate project details emerge
A wartime notice describes a government armor plate mill project valued around 41 million dollars. Production and testing occurred at a Navy department facility with components and bearings examined on a Wednesday, involving workers and regional suppliers in the central yard.
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Washington
Navy
Wort
Yast
Long Election Campaign Closes in Chicago Race
Chicago concludes a yearlong campaign amid a heated primary. Reports indicate candidates spent about $2,400,000 in efforts to secure nomination and boost campaign momentum.
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Chicago
Tresilay
Ethin
Coat
Variats Candhintus
Prosecutor Wins Primary Challenge in Georgia Nomination Race
In a tight Democratic primary contest in Georgia, a prosecutor connected to the Frank case faced a strong challenge from a rival candidate. The race centered on gubernatorial ambitions and ongoing legal matters linked to former figures in the state.
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AllQitas Rotary
Deorgia
Jingh M. Daraay
Leo M. Frank Cane
Gubernatoriel
Anam
Hel
Interboro President Refuses to Arbitrate Transit Strike
President Theodore P. Shonts of the Interborough Rapid Transit company refuses Mayor Mitchell and the public service commission urging arbitration to end the transit strike. He backs a hard line against unions, insisting the company will not negotiate with any later organization that breached agreements.
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York
Mitchell
Public Service Commission
United
Central Holes
Greater New York
Shonts
High Frayne
American Federation At Labor
Organizs Land
Theodore P. Shonts
Brussels Fined 250000 Over Cardinal Mercier Departure Scenes
Berlin reports abroad that a 250000 dollar penalty imposed on the city of Brussels for unrest at Cardinal Mercier's departure has been revoked. The claim is disputed.
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Brussels
Berlin
Cardinal Mercier
Ranchos Pillaged by BSandite Adherents Reported
Reports from El Paso indicate Villa supporters have stolen livestock and damaged property around chi biahua city during the last week. Local authorities note ongoing patrols and investigations into the incidents with no arrests reported yet.
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Ranchos
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Chi Biahua City
Soiitary
James A Mann Renominated in Plurality Victory
James A Mann of 9 Mirole was renominated by a large plurality, opposing Roy Melbourne Beynon in the race.
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Cangregaman
James A. Mann
Mirole
Roy
Melbourne
Beynon
Paper Prote Resolution Broadens Federal Print Scope
A resolution passed by the Senate expands the federal trade program to cover paper used by the government printing office. The measure broadens eligibility and aims to secure supply and pricing for government needs.
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Washington
Ramasheston Indury
Ifta
Fio Senate
Wreck Reported Off Tealand Coast Involving Tealand Crew
Reported wreck on Iceland near Tealand involved Amerets wchnoner George B. Dudley. Crew saved and transported to Bigelfield. No details of the wreck were given.
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Waxnington
Gossar
Amerets
George B. Dudley
Tealand
Bigelfield
Republicans win in Maine election reshapes state government
Maine voters backed Republican Carl E Milliken over Oakley C Curtis by about 13000 votes, winning a governor seat plus an auditor and two U S senators and four representatives. Counties also leaned Republican shifting control of state offices and enforcing prohibition.
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Fleck
United States
Congress
Portland
Maine
United States Penatora
Representa- Uver i
State House of
Representa Uver
Carl E. Milliken
Oakley C. Curtis
Senatoratipa Snd
Joint Border Constabulary Proposed Amid Mexican Talks
Reported discussion in New London about a joint border constabulary to police the US Mexico line. Proposals envision a mixed force of former soldiers from both countries, shared costs, and operation along the border to curb bandit activity in northern Mexican mountains.
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Troopa
New London
Coun
Tholparden
Mexico
Hamburg riots: women raid shops amid shortages
Berlin reports recount a mob of women raiding closed Hamburg shops for meat and vegetables while another crowd protested before the town hall shouting anti government slogans. Thirty seven women were arrested and two policemen were badly injured by stones.
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Amaterdand
Hamburg
Berlin
Bown
Bandit Leader on Trial in Martinsburg Case
Jof Harrison, said to head a gang that robbed a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Central Station West Virginia last October, and carried $102,000 in unsigned bank notes. He faced trial in Martinsburg on Tuesday.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Jof Harrison
Baltimore , Ohio
Central Station
Roosevelt rejects Seabury in New York Progressive primaries
Theodore Roosevelt issued a statement via secretary John W. Grath announcing he will not support Samuel Seabury in the New York Progressive gubernatorial primaries.
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Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Johm W
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three at Oliphant Plant
The Du Pont Powder Company mill at Oliphant exploded on Tuesday. Rescuers recovered only a human foot among three workers who were inside the mill when the blast occurred.
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The
du Pont Powder Company
Oliphant
Here
Huge Acreage Restored in Western Withdrawals
Washington and western states recover 467000 acres after withdrawals eased. New Mexico North Dakots Utah and Wyoming are cited in the notice as part of the restoration. Secretary Lane makes the announcement detailing the land policy shift.
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Washington
New Mexico
North Dakets
Utah
Wyoming
Sonratary Lane
Puddlar Wages Rise in Local Mill Strike Action
Puddlar workers in Youngstown employed in mills under the Amalgamated Association face wage changes with a two month period. The figure of 9 306 tons marks a high price point for the industry. Ripley and law intentions in New York touch constitutional questions on recently enacted tobacco legislation.
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Youngstown
Milla
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Triplata
Blazing Steamer Congress Destroyed After Fire Disaster
Passengers and crew escaped aboard a dredge as the Congress burned near Coos Bay. Captain N. B. Cousins kept control while women and children were ferried to lifeboats without panic. The flare started in the steerage and left the ship enveloped in smoke, with the Michie dredge nearby.
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Ramos
Nhite Conat Steamship Company
Y Twa
Congress
Conk Bay
G. Michto
Whuray
Atern
Coow Bay
Suaro
Congressway
N. B. Cousins
Jwssengers
Genetese
Coosbad
Wileb
Ita
Wll
Marshall Eulogizes Wilson at Nomination Acceptance
Indianapolis reports Marshall formally accepted the Monocratic nomination for vice president on Thursday night. He praised President Wilson and sketched brief legislative achievements, saying he is an officer of the Quaker faith and that the president faced troubled seas of international politics.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Hall Raid Shuts Industrial Meet Arrests Over Three Hundred
Sheriff and deputies raid a Union Industrial Workers gathering in Old Forge triggering mass arrests. More than 300 men are detained and loaded into county vehicles amid attempts to hold the meeting, with no violence reported by authorities.
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Jef Beranton
Umndustrial Workers of
Hi World
Old Forge
Moun
Thurgdity
Bandita Living on Freely Meaty Chibunan City
A dubious report describes Bandita and Mesias Pilbe leading a group causing unrest in Chibunan City. The piece claims they disrupt communities by stealing meat and intimidating ranchers, with neighbors reporting fear and tension in the area led by local authorities.
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Chibunan
Mesias Pilbe
Bau
Seauta
Ancient Elephant Executed After Fracas at New York Circus
A chaotic scene at a New York circus led to the execution of an elephant following attacks on staff. The incident drew crowd attention and prompted circus officials to report the event to local authorities.
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Lowmaker
Generitor
Philippine
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W. W
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Mont
Frank Wine
Than
Sit Srike
James R. Mann
Iceland
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Junkers Chee
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J. W. W. Hall
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