Erie flood patrols steady as search for bodies continues
ERIP Pa Aug 6 troops from the state constabulary patrolled the flooded district enforcing health and city regulations while workers expanded searches through wreckage along Mill Creek after the Tuesday night flood. Rumors of looting kept police busy as Guy Fowler of the Erie Dispatch reportedly shot a man alleged to be seen taking.
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Erip
State Constabulary
Pennsylvania Health Authorities
Erie
Mill Creek
Guy Fowler
Erie Dispatch
Germans Press Baltic Advance as Peace Moves Lie Ahead
The German forces under Von Buelow push toward Petrograd in the Baltic, seeking to force Russia to seek a separate peace. Russian defenders retire while destroying Vistula bridges to slow the German advance and preserve their corps. Allied envoys urge Balkan involvement as Greece faces entry into the Bulgarian accord.
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London
von Buelow
Baltic
Petrograd
Napoleon
Moscow
Novogorglevek
Novogorod
Vistula
Germany
Balkan
Greece
Balkans
Austria
Leeds obituary notes Montana merchant dies at 68
A. Leeds age 68 long time merchant of the Big Mountain region died at home after a long illness. He came to Salt Lake from the north twelve years ago. Honolulu has an all Chinese women composition.
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City
Utah
O. K. Leeds
Aay Mountain
Balt Lake
Discovery of Yellow Gold in Cheyenne Hills Sparks Long Quest
Reports detail an enduring search for gold in the Comstock and Fairview mines in the Silver Crown district near Jawbone Gulch. Early explorers, including an expert from Colorado, chased veins with costly drills. current efforts by William Ferguson pursue a dipping, irregular vein to about 200 feet, yielding promising assay returns and attracting new prospectors to the region.
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Jawbone Gulch
Comstock
Fairview
Silver Crown District
Noither Uy
Orado
C. B. Derman
Wight
Brat
Colorado
Grand Rapids
Mich
Comatech
William Ferneuson
Leader
Silver Crows
Silver Crowe
Silver Crown
Cheyenne
U S Forces Seize Palace in Port au Prince
American naval forces seized the government offices and the national palace in Port au Prince. One Haitian was killed during the palace attack as U S Marines move to restore order with additional reinforcements and disarmament planned in Cape Haitian and the capital.
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Port AU Prince
Aaitian
Cape Haitien
Connecticut
Hes
Cape Haltien
Bloodhounds Seek Suspect in Liberty Farmyard
A posse with bloodhounds pursued a Black man who confronted Ned Stafford’s wife at a Liberty area home. Farmers trailed the dogs overnight as the husband led the search, promising severe consequences if the suspect is captured.
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Kansas City
Ned Stafford
Liberty
Kuatos Ouy
Bombs Found On Steamer Arable Before Liverpool Voyage
White Star officials confirmed dynamite was found aboard the liner Arable before she sailed for Liverpool on July 25. Two explosive packages, wrapped in oiled paper, were discovered July 27 by private detectives and turned to police. The Arable carried 187 passengers and docked in Liverpool that afternoon as police detonated the material at the fire plant.
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New York
White Star Inc
White Star
Liverpool
Mau
Tasted Press
Sisty-eecand Eireet
Bureau of Combustibnes
Mrs Charles Leasure Will Be Buried Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Leasure, who died from heart trouble at St. Joan's Hospital, will be held today at Melly Chapel. Deb Hille will officiate.
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Charles Leasure
St. Joan's Hospital
Marlys Chapel
Deb
Hille
Cheyenne Crowds Rally Around Gold Discovery News
After years of failure a new gold find has met with success and sparked wide discussion in Cheyenne. Leaders say continued reinforcement of the discovery will drive development and attract attention in streets, hotels, and cafes.
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Cheyenne
Mt Bae
Ite
Russians Fall Back As German Steam Roller Presses
Berlin reports a vast Russian retreat as German forces advance on Riga and Warsaw fronts. Austrian Vienna bulletin claims Ivangorod fallen, Nova Georgievsk under Bavarian pressure, with Von Hindenburg and Mackensen driving wings. Military observers foresee a collapse of major Russian formations amid heavy losses.
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Berlin
Rumione
Balthe
Galleia
Riga
Ivangorod
Warsaw
Southavat
Vienna
Novo Georgleksk
Ravelen
von Hindenburg
Mackensen
Warsaw-Petrograd
von Buelow
Mackensens
Brest Litovsk
Apenis
Glaantle
Surrender and Defence in London Amid Russian Retreats
Reports from London describe Russian forces abandoning Kovno and severing links to Petrograd after Warsaw and Novgorod surrender. German troops push enveloping maneuvers threatening Russian armies, with Entente hopes fading yet urging unity and renewed preparation to save the empire.
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London
Kovno
Petrograd
Warsaw
Novogorod
Morning Post
Nicholas
Entente Po Ls
Dixon plans new modern fireproof bank building
The Stock Growers Bank of Dixon Wyoming has contracted Green Klier Lumber Co to build a new modern fireproof bank structure on their present site. Construction begins the first week in August and the current bank building will be moved to another town location to make room for the new structure described as up to date with a pantry and water supply.
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Dixon, Wyo
Ann
Stock Growers Bank of
Dixon
Green Klier Lumber Company
Levinsky and Hatta Duel Ends in Close Rounds
New York August 6 report on heavyweight Levinsky and Colima Bell of Avatratie in a ten round contest. The bout features a loyal fighter Levinsky battling bell rounds with a tense, hard fought showing and a strong finish from both sides.
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New York
Levinsky
Colima Bell
Avatratie
Bere Tonlebi
General Scott Seeks Plenary Powers Over Mexican Property Row
Washington reports Major General Hugh Scott travels to El Paso to press a plan for seizing foreign property in Chihuahua and Sonora. Villa delays talks with mining chiefs while Villa and Carranza factions maneuver amid U.S. threat to force policy and a possible ultimatum on Carranza. Thousands return to Montezuma copper mines as tensions rise.
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Washington
Hugh Sco
el Paso
de Mande
Chihuahua
Jowrex
Villa
Juarez
Villahan
General Scott
Wilson
Mexico
Nogalen
Nacorarl
Montecuma
Garvia
Villay
Cartan
Secord
Wilwoy
Drainlec
Ganeral Scott Hae
Scott Ed
United States
Convicts Clash After Escape Near Spokane Train
In Spokane Washington on August 4 an escape attempt led to a clash with a switch engine. Thirty seven convicts refused to surrender and several were injured with two fatally. Police and guards pursued them as the train collided with the locomotive.
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Spokane
Weed
Petwan
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