World War Fronts See Mixed Advances and Stalemates
Paris reports heavy fighting on the Somme with advances at some points while overall activity is limited. Russian forces claim gains along the Sereth and Ziota Lipa rivers and have captured Tusto northwest of the Dniester. British and French operations show some weather-limited artillery activity with progress near Pozieres and Monfalcone.
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Petrograd
Sereth
Ziota Lipa
Tusto
Dniester
Teutonic
France
Oklahoma oil field near Chickasha claims first strike
A new Oklahoma oil field is reported fifteen miles southwest of Chickasha with oil struck at seven hundred feet in quantities enough for a 100 barrel well. Other items note a court martial for Private Hugh Clarke over false reports, a Carranza lieutenant shot by an American guard, and various war and crime reports.
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Oklahoma
Chickasha
Hugh Clarke
Massachusetts
Second
Massachusetts Regiment
Clarke
Carranza
Colonia Dubland
Funston
Pershing
Wilson Seeks Railroad Peace Conference with Executives
President Wilson urges railroad executives and managers to a White House conference to avert a nationwide strike. He backs an 8 hour day as wage basis and overtime at 8 hour rates, with collateral issues to a congressional committee. Presidents arrive and may oppose conceding the hour day while preferring arbitration.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
United States
Senate Backs 130 Million Bond for Mexican Emergency
Senate finance committee members urged a 130 million dollar bond issue to cover extraordinary government spending tied to the Mexican situation. The proposal accompanies the 205 million dollar revenue bill, with logic for 86 million more in new appropriations if border conditions persist past December 31, 1916.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Finance Committee
Senate
Measures to Prevent Infantile Paralysis Conference
Washington delegates from nearly all states discuss the spread of infantile paralysis at a public health service conference. Reports detail the disease’s reach while officials stress regulations to curb interstate transmission are not the conference’s primary aim.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Morgan named publicity chief for Western Republican HQ
W Y Morgan publisher of the Hutchinson News and lieutenant governor of Hutchinson state was appointed today as head of the publicity bureau for the Western campaign headquarters of the Republican National Committee.
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Y. Morgan
Chicago
W._Y. Morgan
Hutchinson, Eas., News
Republican National Committee
Raymond More Performs First At New York Benefit
In New York on August 18 Raymond More, a noted pianist and tenor, opened a program with the song Sweet Marie. The event showcased More’s talents as a leading performer in the city’s music scene.
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Marie
New York
Raymond More
Kansas City to host regimental reunions at G A R encampment
Kansas City prepares for the fiftieth G A R encampment with 26 000 veterans. The city will host 48 booths for regiment reunions at Convention Hall and outside space if needed. Frank Bliss reports 125 000 postal cards sent to adjutants to map attendees by regiment, aiding visitors to locate comrades.
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Kansas City
Frank Bliss
Kansas City Barbers Face State Board Action Overcharges
Kansas City officials report the state board of barber examiners will review cases of two Main street shop workers and a porter charged with overcharging a harvest hand returning from LaCrosse. Thomas J. Abbott lost 55 dollars to alleged exorbitant shave and haircut fees. The board intends drastic action, including license revocation, to curb overcharges in the Union Station era.
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Union Station
Kansas City
State Board of
Barber Exagnin
R. M. Dorrance
Main Street
Thomas J. Abbott
LaCrosse
Kas
West Bay
Fla
Abbott
State Authoritine
Dorrance
Union Avenue
Zinc Prices Fall Pressures Mines Close Plants
Zinc in Joplin traded lower with high grade offerings at 65 and ranges down to 45. The sustained decline prompts many mine operators to plan plant closures.
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Joplin
River Erosion Threatens Farmland North of St Louis
The Missouri River is washing away a large area of rich farmland near its junction with the Mississippi River, fifteen miles north of St. Louis. Eddies near the river mouth move against both shores and carry away soil.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Webb Family Reunion At Webb's Park Near Oak Grove
The Webb Association held its second annual reunion at Webb's Park, half a mile west of Oak Grove. Several hundred descendants of Thomas and Margaret Webb attended. The couple moved from Tennessee in 1836 and founded a 1300 acre farm. their two story log house where thirteen children were raised still stands.
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Webb Association
Webb
Webb’s Park
Oak Grove
Thomas
Margaret Webb
Tennessee
Accidental Shot Kills Child Near Sedalia
A six year old girl named Lillian Glenn was fatally shot while seated near Sedalia. Authorities say the accidental discharge caused the death with investigators gathering details at the scene.
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Lillian Glenn
Sedalia
Colt Kicks Dearborn Banker Tilts Town News
T J Means a banker in Dearborn is critically injured at his home after an assault. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
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Colt
T J. Means
New Constitutional Association Seeks Statewide Constitution Vote
Walter Williams of the University of Missouri chairs a formation of the New Constitutional Association in Kansas City. The group includes bankers lawyers labor leaders and Missourians debating a need for a new state constitution. They urge parties to place a plank for a statewide vote by the next general assembly and list officers and member organizations.
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Missouri
Williams
School of Journalism
University ‘of ‘Missouri
New Constitutional Association
Kansas City
Oth
General Assembly
New Constitution Association
Walter Williams
Columbia
S. EB Davis
Maryville Norman School
William’ P. Evans
St. Louis
W. S. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau
Missouri Good Roads Association
St. Louis Bar Association
League of Missouri Municipalities
Missouri Drummers’ ‘Association
Ozark Press Association
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Missouri State Horticultural Society
Missouri Saddle “Horse Breeders’ Association
The
Missouri State’ Teathers’ Association
Nortoni to Help Wilson in National Democratic Drive
Albert D. Nortoni resigns from the St. Louis Court of Appeals to join the National Democratic campaign committee. A former Progressive and Missouri gubernatorial candidate, he will focus on campaign duties and plans to return to practice law in St. Louis or Kansas City after the election.
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Nortoni
Wilson
Albert D. Nortoni
High School Bond Passes in Independence District
A recent special election approved a $35,000 high school bond by 602 votes to 227. The measure will fund district building needs as residents backed the proposal.
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Inde
Pendence
F L Martin Returns From Japan
Prof Frank Lee Martin of the school of journalism and his family have come back from Tokio Japan where he spent a year as an editor on the Japan Advertiser. He departed May 10 1915 from their home source notes say.
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Japan
Frank. .Lee Martin
School of Journalism
Tokio
Martin
The
Japan Advertiser
Ih Tokio
Professor Martin
Flood Displaces 500 Families In Hannibal
A sudden Deer creek rise after four inches of rain flooded central Hannibal. Hundreds of acres of land were submerged as five hundred families were left homeless. Local officials warn of continuing flood risk.
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Hannibal
Deer Creek
Monroe City Suffers Flood After Record Rain
A 7.3 inch rainfall drenched Monroe City during the night, the heaviest on record. Many homes and stores flooded with extensive damage reported as residents assess the impact.
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Monroe City
Local GOP House Race Totals for Seventh District
Official congressional race results show Sherman H. Houston of Saline winning 6,293 votes, C. C. Kelley of Pettis 4,237, and C. S. Blackmar of Howard 2,167 in the Seventh District Republican primary or race.
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Houston
Congress
Sherman H. Houston
Saline
C. C. Kelley
Pettis
Blackmar
Howard
Farmer Receives $5,000 Bequest From Torrey Estate
A check for 5000 dollars arrived for G. W. McGinty a farmer near Fruitville acknowledging a bequest to him and his wife from Captain Robert A. Torrey a wealthy retired army officer of New York and Duluth who died recently.
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G. W.mcginty
Fruitville
Robert A. Torrey
New York
Duluth
Candidate's Arm Shot Off In St Louis Hospital Admits Amputation
A candidate for state representativ ewa worth of Poplar Bluff in Wayne county was wounded with his left forearm shot off. He is heir to St Luke's hospital in St Louis and physicians said amputation would probably be necessary.
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Wa.worth
Bluff
Wayne
St.Luke’s Hospital
St. Louis
Man Accidentally Killed by Accident near Home
Richard Stalling, 38, was accidentally killed in a mishap near his residence. Police say the incident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
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Richard Stalling
Port of Missing Wheels
A nostalgic portrait of Florida’s bicycle revival with farms of two wheeled transport filling Palm Beach. The piece notes bicycles on streets, curbs and verandas, ready for hire, as motor cars rise elsewhere. Margaret Tuttle quotes reflect a society embracing cycling amid sunny roads and fashionable riders.
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Palm ‘Beach
Florida
Palm Beach
Margaret Tuttle
Saturday Evening Post
Flag Seen in Clouds Sparks War Omen Fear in Pottsville
In Pottsville Pennsylvania superstitious residents view a cloud depiction of the American flag as an omen of war. Courthouse officials say a searchlight trained on a courthouse flagstaff may reflect the colors on low clouds creating the illusion.
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Pennsylvania
Pottsville
Aerial Insurance Policy Drafted by German Company
A German insurer has formed an aerial branch issuing policies covering damage to real and movable property from explosions or falling objects from aircrafts and airships during landings or parts falling from them. No injury or loss to airmen is covered. Reports say humorously that air raids near stalemated fronts increased demand for such policies.
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Department of Aerial Insurance
Ae Itis
Minister’s handshake with Swedish girl sparks cautious greeting
The minister, shaking hands with a new congregant from Sweden, asks for her address to call. The girl replies shyly that she has a fiancé, prompting a brief exchange in awkward humor.
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Sweden
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