Germans occupy Lipsk and press on Grondo
Berlin reports Lipsk in Northern Russian Poland fallen to German forces and a further advance on Grondo, the last Russian fortress near Austria. Artillery clashes erupt in Argonne as Paris notes heavy fighting and trench damage. The Sir William Stephenson sinks, likely by a submarine. England will allow passage of contracted American goods through the blockade line. Eugene Gilbert to be repatriated to Switzerland after escape from captivity. Germany signals an Arabic policy aligned with Bethmann Hollweg stance.
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Argonne
Associated Press
Paris
Washington
State Department
England
Eugene Gilbert
Switzerland
France
Germany
Berlin
Bethmann- Hollweg
Peace Conference Planned by Mexican Peace Delegates
Ryjated Press reports that Villa and Zapata agents announce a peace convention will be called in neutralized Mexican territory. Many independent Mexicans are expected to participate and the Pan American conference will handle details. Carranza has not replied to the appeal.
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Ry Jated Press
Washifen
Villa
Zapata
Carranza
Pershing Burial Train to Wyoming for Mrs Pershing
The bodies of Mrs. John J. Pershing and her three children were prepared for shipment to Cheyenne Wyoming for burial. General Pershing will arrive tomorrow from El Paso and accompany the funeral party to Wyoming.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
John J. Pershing
Cheyenne
Woro
General Pershing
el Paso
Wyoming
Famine Stalks Mexico City Despite Reports
The International Relief Committee in Mexico City told Red Cross headquarters that famine is growing more acute daily with one fourth of the population without food.
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Associated Press
Washington
International Relief Committee
Mexico City
Red Cross
Teutons defeat Russians east of Niemen river
The Teutons defeated the Russians northeast of Olita and captured 1,600 men today.
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Associated Press
London
Teutons
Niemen River
Olita
Japanese cruiser Asama towed toward San Francisco
The disabled Japanese cruiser Asama, damaged off Turtle Bay near Lower California in February, is nearing San Francisco under tow by a Japanese repair ship. They will be allowed coal to reach the nearest Japanese port.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Asama
Turtle Bay
Lower
California
Quiet Sulphur Springs after double murder and deputy shooting
Sulphur Springs Texas August 30 quiet this morning after the burning of Joe and King Richmond two negroes who yesterday killed Deputy Sheriff Flippen and probably fatally wounded Sheriff Butler in the town precincts which sparked a tense aftermath and aroused local fears.
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Sulphur Springs
Tex
Joe
King
Richmond
Flippen
Butler
Submarine F.4 to Surface Soon, Navy Reports
Rear Admiral Boush says from Honolulu that the United States submarine F.4 will be brought to the surface without further delay. Six chains are passed under the wreck to secure the operation.
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Associated
Washington
Boush
Honolulu
United States
Mexican Orators Sentenced in San Antonio
Two Mexicans were sentenced to 200 days in jail for speeches aimed at inciting revolt against Americans. A third received 100 days for blocking street traffic. They may be turned over to Federal authorities after serving the sentences.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Brazos County Jurors Summoned for September Term
The Brazos County district court calls a list of petit jurors for the first week of the September term. Sheriff Nunn asks all summoned individuals to attend if possible.
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Brazos County
J. D. Battle
J. R. Newsome
Jake Putz
S. M. Hunter
R. Z. Dowling
L. G. Blume
J. R. Stuart
Jim Tobias
H. W. Moehtman
R. N. Batten
N. T. Wheelis
O. P. Hall
P. J. Konecny
C. R. Pressnall
J. S. Morgan
E. B. Moore
D. A. Smith
Lee Burley
F. H. Sample
L. L. Stevens
Sheriff Nunn
General Scott Puts Peace Ahead in Mexican Talks
General Hugh Scott told Secretary Lansing that General Villa earn estly desires peace in Mexico and would make any personal sacrifice. Scott and Villa conferred in El Paso as Pan-American conference weighs next steps and possible action without Carranza’s immediate reply.
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Washington
Hugh Scott
Lansing
General Villa
Mexico
General Scott
el Paso
Carranza
Raising the F-4 a Great Feat at 300 Feet Depth
Washington reports the salvage of the F-4 from 300 feet set a historic feat. The Navy Department praised the naval officers for their skilled salvage operation and successful uplift of the vessel.
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Navy Department
Washington notes UK order in council on neutral rights
The State Department said the British modification allowing Austria and Germany contract shipments to pass the blockade will not alter the United States protest on neutral shipping. Reports from London discuss exchange volatility as gold flows to New York rise, while coal strikes in South Wales near settlement. Berlin reports 2,600 Russians captured south of the Niemen and 3,700 prisoners taken at the Grodno front. Paris notes French artillery pressing the Western front trench damage.
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Order In Council
England
United
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Austria
Germany
United States
Berlin
Niemen River
Grodno
Mackensen
Alarming German finances and war moves reported abroad
Berlin press warns the Empire faces alarming postwar finances with annual pensions near 650 million dollars. Reports cite Bulgarian claims, Lusitania reparations discussions, and sunk Arabic conditions. Other dispatches note German raids on Paris failed, coal strikes in South Wales, and Russian defeats with captured prisoners and supplies.
Clearance Papers Held For British Steamer Waimana
Newport News Virginia August 28 clearance papers for the British steamer Waimana were withheld pending instructions from the State Department. She carries fresh beef to France and has a large gun mounted on her deck.
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Associated Press
Newport News
State Department
France
German Sub Sinking Denied By Admiralty
Berlin reports the Admiralty denies a British claim that a German submarine was sunk this week by a Belgian coast aviator near Ostend. Berlin says Teutons pierced Russian lines on the Zlotipka river in Eastern Galicia today.
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Berlin
Admiralty
Ostend
Associated Press
Teutons
Zlotalipa River
Galicia
United States Ship Resettles Refugees at Canea
The US scout ship Chester arrived at Canea Crete with 470 European refugees expelled from Beirut by Turkish action. The Chester will return for another refugee shipment, and a second American warship is expected at Canea with refugees from Alexandria and Turkey.
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Paris
United States
Chester
Canea
Crete
Beirut
Syria
Alexandretta
Turkey
New Frost Record Set in Kansas
Atchison Kansas reports the earliest frost on record as a light frost fell last night. Washington says frost was general across Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin with more frost expected per the Weather Bureau.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Atchison, Kan
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Kingsville Citizens Organize Militia Company
Kingsville Texas August 30 citizens completed the organization of a full militia company for protection against Mexican raiders.
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Kingsville
Associated Press
Kingsville, Tex
Texas City army camp to remain unrebuilt
Secretary Garrison announced that the Texas City army camp destroyed by the hurricane will not be rebuilt. No decision has been made on its future location.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garrison
Texas City Army Camp
More London gold flows to New York
Bonds valued at 25,000,000 dollars and a shipment of 19,000,000 dollars in gold moved through Vanceboro Maine today on a special London to New York train.
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Associated Press
Vanceboro
London
New York
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Grondo
Sir William Stephenson
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Amsterdam
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Vorwaerts
Sofia
Narew
Bialystok
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Ossowetz
Dvinsk
Russia
Bausk
Leoenburg
Starling
Sy Associated Press
Newark
Sterlas
Frost
Texas City
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