French War Office Orders Eviction of Homes Near Outer Defenses
Paris reports the war office strict deadline to level homes within the outer defense rings by September 3 to deny cover to attackers. French lines face renewed pressure as German artillery increases and new forces advance from the lower Moselle toward Verdun and Sedan. Train service to Boulogne has ceased amid reporting of intensified combat along the Meuse.
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United Press Cable
Paris
War Office
William Philip Simms
United Press
Lower Moselle
Metz
Stenay
Meuse
Verdun
Sedan
Mnes
Upr Moselle
Boulogne
Zeppelin Destroyed Over Malava in Russian Poland
A German Zeppelin bombing the Malava railway station in Russian Poland was shot down five miles from the town. The eight crew members were captured. The airship carried two quick firing guns and a large load of explosives and dropped several bombs before being brought down by Russian pursuers.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Malava
Poland
Invincible Hive Plans Initiation at Pewter Meeting
Invincible Hive and the Ladies of Macca bees will initiate candidates at their pewter meeting Wednesday evening.
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Invincible Hive
Ladies of Maccabees
Weather forecast and piano sale notice in ad
Weather forecast says fair and warmer Sunday and Monday with gentle shifting winds. A used piano sale lists milt mcconnel co at 218 Tusestvt with pianos priced at 135.00. Notice says F Armagida bought J Philips tailor shop at 201 McKinley SW and now offers first class pressing and repairs for ladies and gentlemen.
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F. Armagida
Ailor
J. Philips
McKinley
Advt
Russian Advance In Prussia Triggers German Alarm
United Press reports from Amsterdam and Berlin indicate a large Russian push into eastern Prussia threatens German lines. German troops withdraw from France frontier to rush north toward Prussia while 120000 soldiers move by rail, and German forces claim to have driven Russians from southeastern eastern Prussia.
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United Press Staff
London
Prussia
Galacia
Amsterdam
Belgium
Bagium
Kaiser
Paris
Berlin
France
Hague
East Prussia
United P New York
Germany
Somme
Rheims-LaFere
Russia
Vistula
Pass
Koenigsburg
Galicia
Annapol
Zamosy
Austria
Gaibeen
Jenna
Patrolman Bostick Dismissed Over Frame Up Charge
Chief Smith dismissed Patrolman Bostick a new recruit from the police department for general incompetency after an investigation into a frame up claim. Bostick allegedly entered the home of two women under suspicion to secure evidence and proposed a frame up to trap them. Judge Quinn dismissed the trumped up charges.
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Smith
Bostick
Kun- Rel
Police Department
Quinn
Hostick
War moves show French defense stronger than offense
New York dispatch notes France and Britain regaining balance after German pressure. Eastern front remains within fortress zones as Russia refocuses toward Berlin with limited gains in Galicia and Austrian posts reported.
Funeral Notice for Edward Bock at 1106 2nd St SW
Funeral of Brother Edward Bock will be held at his late residence 1106 2nd st SW at 8 o clock a m Monday Aug 31. G A Band will play. All members of A F of M are requested to attend. L G Smith Sec y Advt.
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Edward Bock
G. A
A. F. of
L. G. Smith
Sec'y
Advt
Annual Tag Day to Raise $2000 for Children’s Aid
Public notice invites donations next Saturday for the Children’s Aid Society. Advertisement cites Meyers Lake Park as a collection site with the Grand Army Band performing from 1:30 to 5:30 p m. Proceeds aim to fund pediatric aid and related services.
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Children’s Aid Society
Meyers Lake Park
Grand Army
Moyers Lake Park
Grand Army Band
Iorpne Army Band
Sander's Dancing School Reopens at Basta Hall
Sander's Dancing School reopens Friday September 4 at Basta hall with many new dances for the coming season. Advt. also notes Redmen Dance at Meyer's lake on Monday evening August 31 with admission 50 cents per couple.
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Sander
Basta Hall
Redmen
Meyer's Lake
Klosterman's School of Dancing
Bast's
Stark
Vivid Recital of England's Naval Victory
Wounded survivor in Harwich hospital recalls a battle off Heligoland where German cruisers and destroyers were sunk. He disputes official tallies, claiming as many as 10 to 13 German warships went down amid mist and heavy shelling as British battle cruisers pressed the attack.
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England
United Press
London
Heligoland
Harwich
Admiralty
Aaniral
Beatty
Sanitary Carpet Cleaning Ad
Sanitary carpet cleaning advertised with sanitary process dusting scouring or dry cleaning. Includes a phone contact and a mention of carpets. Ad value noted as 0 31 1.
Opportunity of a Lifetime Slaughter Sale Pianos
The Miller Mc Connell Co. advertises a clearance sale of the W F Frederick stock including pianos player pianos and player rolls. Prices offered are described as unheard of previously. Located at 218 Tusest W.
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W. F. Frederick
Miller-McConnell Co
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Jail cost more than expected
Architect Guy Tilden warns the proposed county jail and court house addition will exceed the $100000 estimate. He cites elevators and steel work as major expenses and says final figures will be near dollar accuracy once plans are complete. A 24 member committee will lead the educational bond campaign starting next week.
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Court House
Guy Tilden
Guy Tilden & Son
Tilden
Committee of 24
Mill er McConnell Co Sells Rolls at Discount
All shopworn rolls priced at 25 cents and all new rolls at 25 percent of. The Miller McConnell Co announces disposal of W F Frederick stock of rolls at 218 Tuscarora Street.
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W. F. Frederick
Miller-McConnell Co
Army Band Performs Today at 1 30 P M
Army band concert set for today at 1 30 P M with a public performance likely drawing local attendees in the afternoon.
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Wicaron
Teuton
W. Frederick
Milt McConnel Co
By ED L. Keen
Schoben Lake
Friederichsoft
BY. J. W. T. Mason
Mainz
Thomas J. Dolan
Cleveland
Reindeer Hall
Jeannette Cole Smith
Plano and Harmony
Marketavy N
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