Women aviators in Paris form La Stella unit for war
Most members of La Stella, Paris named women auxiliary aviation corps, volunteer for active duty to scout German and other territories and report enemy positions. Some aviators are very daring, but Paris reports on army operations are scarce and it is unclear if any have been accepted or are in the field. If air force needs rise, they may be deployed to cover the front.
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la Stella
Paris
Southampton
Belgium
Sokal
London
War News Flash Reports Frontline Clashes Across Europe
Dispatches from London Paris and Brussels describe fighting near Haelen Tongres and Liege with Allied advances in Belgium and northern France. Reports note Austrian and German moves into Russian Poland and renewed Dutch frontier precautions as war efforts expand.
Relative Military Power Among European Nations in War Time
The article reviews estimates of military strength for seven nations at war or about to fight. It notes estimates may be unreliable and excludes vast populations from Germany and Russia, while Britain benefits from colonies and dominions. It also states Italy is largely out for the moment and Germany remains the core of the Dual Alliance’s strength.
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Mons
Russia
Germany
France
Great Britain
Australia
Canada
South Africa
Italy
Omash
Austria
Europe
Belgium Accuses Germans of Barbaric Tactics
Belgium charges German troops brutal civilian tortures and killings of wounded as it reports 1000 verified cases from a high court panel. Foreign Minister Davignon convenes neutrals to review the evidence and seeks a united formal protest to the Kaiser.
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Paris
Davignon
High Court of Appeals
Geneva
Germany
U S Aviator Says Canadian Ship Fired Upon Him
Aug 15 report from Toledo says aviator Harry N. Atwood claimed a Canadian vessel fired on his hydroplane in Lake Erie off Amherst Island He escaped to the American side and noted his surprise at the incident amid wartime headlines The tale drew amused disbelief from friends but Atwood stood by his account citing a Canadian flag on the vessel.
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Toledo
Ohio
Harry N. Atwood
Lake Erie
Amherst
Canada
Atwood
Hickory Island
Financial debate on foreign notes and bank reserves in Washington
The day centers on a split among top financiers over methods to back foreign business. Support grows for amending the national bank act to permit bank notes from reserves. Morgan and Co discussed a large loan to France as Cal loans hit 8 percent.
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Washington
National Bank Act
Morgan and Company
France
Cal
Senators Purchase Miller and Outfielder
Ming Aug 13 reports Henri Rondeau of Minneapolis was bought by the Washington Americans. In exchange Minneapolis receives four players to be named later, satisfactory to Minneapolis. Ron from Detroit is to be delivered by January 1.
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Minneapolis
Ming
Henri Rondeau
Washington Americans
Ronas
Detroit
Jepuary
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Weekend
Weather bulletin from Washington reports a warm Friday and Saturday in Wyoming with sunny to partly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. No precipitation expected. Highs near the upper 80s to lower 90s, lows around the 60s.
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Washington
Wyoming
Wilson appeals for Red Cross relief funds in wartime letter
President Wilson as head of the American Red Cross asks Americans to donate for sick and wounded soldiers of warring nations. The appeal urges impartial relief and directs contributions to the American Red Cross in Washington or local treasurers, expressing hope for prompt and generous support.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
United States
Europe
Red Cross
American Reid Cross
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Westerners Reported Safe Across Europe
Diplomatic officers in Washington report the safety of several Westerners stationed in Europe. Margaret Petersen of Richfield Utah is safe in Copenhagen Barry Victor of Colorado is safe in Berlin Comtesse Cornet Ways Ruart of Colorado Springs is safe in Brussels Florence Wallin of Bozeman Montana is safe in Madrid.
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Washington
Europe
State Department
Margaret Petersen
Flichfield
Utah
Copenhagen
Barry
Victor
Colo
Berlin
Comtesse Cornet Ways Ruart
Colorado Springs
Brussels
Florence Wallin
Bozeman
Mont
Madrid
Plague Victims Rise to Seventeen in New Orleans
Two more bubonic plague cases were reported in New Orleans on August 5, bringing the total to seventeen since June. Health officials note the continued spread in the city as investigations continue.
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New Orleans
Carbajal Leaves City as Rebels Move on Mexico City
Francisco Carbajal departed Vera Cruz after a special train arrival, while in Mexico City a peace pact between constitutionalists and federals was signed. The capital awoke to empty arsenals, deserted barracks, and a vanished provisional government as Carbajal issued a manifesto urging nonviolence. Secretary Bryan reported peaceful arrangements for constitutionalist occupation of the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Francisco Carbajal
Mexico City
Constitutionalista
Federals
Carbajal
Washington
Bryan
Carranza
Iturbide
Johns Day Draws Huge Crowd in Eaton Park
In Eaton Indiana a John day festival drew crowds numbering in the thousands with hundreds of Johns and their families expected. Speakers included Representative John A M Adair of Portland. Prizes awaited the fattest and slimmest John oldest and youngest John and the most handsome and ugliest John.
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Haton
John A. M. Adair
Portland
Ind
John
John Wn
Baby Fights Giant at Long Range No Damage
Halifax August 1 reports Bristol the smallest Arabilah warship engaged in a long range duel with the Karlaruhe the largest German cruiser. The exchange lasted about half an hour with little damage to either ship and no favorable conditions for accurate firing.
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Halifax
Bristol
Morta Atlantic
Karlaruhe
Kunnery
Bryan peace treaties ratified with Netherlands and Norway
Senate ratified Secretary Bryan's peace treaties with the Netherlands and Norway. They are the first of 20 pending and provide for commissioners of inquiry before resort to arms in disputes where diplomacy fails.
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Washington
Aux
Bryan
Netherlands
Norway
Senate
Uncontrolled fires reported across multiple Montana forests
Uncontrolled fires in the Beaverhead Nes Perce Clearwater Lolo and Missoula national forests were reported yesterday to forestry headquarters. Local crews respond to spread and contain outbreaks across diverse rugged terrain in Missoula Montana.
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Missoula
Mont
Beaverhewl
Nes Perce
Clearwater
Cover D
Lolo
Missoula National
Forestry Headquarters
Berv
President Wilson seeks probe into soaring food prices
President Wilson writes to the attorney general urging an investigation into what he calls rapid and unwarranted increases in food prices. He asks what legal steps or new legislation could curb a potential conspiracy and directs investigations across the nation. The attorney general and Justice Department pledge immediate action and reports.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Yisbee
Europe
Department of Justice
Prize Set for Frontier Steer Bull-Dogging Contest
Two hundred dollars was the prize for the steer bull-dogging contest as the Frontier committee finalized details. Competitors include Skeeter Robbins and Jack Acord from California. Tommy Grimen and Henry Webb have shown skill. Sixty stores at the park will host three contestants daily, each allowed one steer, with a three minute limit and eliminations for not throwing the steer. The fastest time over four days will crown the world champion.
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Frontier Committee
Skeeter BI Robbins
Jack Acord
California
Tommy Grimen
Henry Webb
Frontier
Pete
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