Sinking of the Arabic Viewed as Deliberately Unfriendly Act
Washington officials weigh the Arabic sinking as a deliberate unfriendly act after a German submarine torpedoed the vessel. Officials say no statement will be made until the State Department gathers all facts, with explanations possible after evidence is reviewed. Two Americans, Mrs. Josephine Bruguiere and Edmund Wood, are noted in the continuing reports.
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Washington
State Department
White Star Hner
Josephine Bruguiere
New York
Edmund Wood
Janes
Rage Four
Flood Strikes St Louis as Torrential rains flood South Side
Heavy rain from Thursday night floods South St Louis sections. Police aid marooned families in upper floors while telephone appeals report water several feet deep. Des Peres river surges, Merima floods lowlands. earth washed from Compton Hill reservoir bank raising fear of tank breach. Streetcar service disrupted, thousands unable to reach work.
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Louis
Seatteance
South St. Louis
Clark Street Post Office
Union Station
German Chancellor cites Greyhold on London war exit
Berlin August 19 Chancellor Rothman Holloweg caused a stir in the Reichstag by stating that Sir Edward Greyhold told the German ambassador on leaving London at the war’s start that England would aid Germany at the war’s end. He said England desires Germany’s defeat to oppose Russia and would accept a reduced Germany. He warned Germany would fight until enemy nations seek peace from their governments to pave a Europe free of French, Russian, and British influence.
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German envoy defends World exposure as false and unfounded
Special to The Leader Raleigh reports Dr Hein rich F. Alvert, German empire privy counselor, rebutting claims tied to stolen World documents. He accuses editorials of unfair deductions and argues Germany sought to protect its interests while condemning British sea piracy and potential munition purchases.
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Russians lose last fortress in Poland at Novogeorgievsk
Berlin reports the capture of the Russian fortress Novogeorgievsk near Warsaw, with about 20 600 troops and large war materiel falling into German hands. The event ends a major Russian defense at a strategic juncture of the Vistula, Narew and Bug rivers.
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von Geseler
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Lai
Nary- Heorgievsk
Russia
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Novogeorgievsk
Novogeorkievak
Narew
Wirra
Vicksburg
Sinking of White Star liner Arable prompts death toll update
London reports more deaths after the White Sitar Heer Arable was sunk by a German submarine off Ireland. Unclear if any Americans perished. missing include Dr. Hil mond F P Wood of Janesville and Mrs. Jowpbine Mirdaulert. Six to eight passengers landed at Queenstown. two Americans, James Houlihan and Thomas Elmore, were saved.
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Ireland
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Janesville
Wile
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Huraye
Queenstown
Washington
Lew C. Thompson
Amerikan Cou
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Mre Mrugulere
James Houlihan
Philadel
Thoweas Elmore
Newark
Mr. Thompson
Russia weighs moving capital to Moscow amid war strain
Aug 26 London dispatch notes talk of shifting government from Petrograd to Moscow due to strategic rail hubs. Petrograd praised for Peter the Great foundation but seen as past its purpose. Western war drift and pressure from German lines keep Russian resolve under strain.
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Moscow
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Vladivostok
Astrakhan
Crimean
Petro
Oak tree guarded as Frank murder case marked in Georgia
In Marietta Georgia guards watch the oak two miles from town where Leon Frank found dead after his murder conviction in the Mary Phagan case. The owner W J Frey plans a concrete wall around the site to deter souvenir hunters and preserves the tree as the Phagan case memorial. Frey declined a $200 offer for the site and the tree is watched day and night.
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Marietta
Georgia
Leon Frank
Mary Phagan
W. J. Frey
Phagan
Frey
Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Vicinity
Pale Saturday with little change in temperatures. Sky likely partly cloudy with light winds. No significant precipitation expected.
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Cheyenne
Four Americans Lost as Tension Rises Over Arabic Sinking
Washington reports an escalating crisis as four Americans are missing after the Arabic sinking. President Wilson returns to lead the response while officials fear a direct clash with Germany and warn against sinking ships carrying American passengers without warning.
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Lyuish
Prew
Wilson
Germany
Allton Flood Reaches East Alton Homes
Torrential rains caused the Wood River to flood East Alton forcing residents to seek higher ground. Hundreds of workers from Western Cartridge and Equitable Powder faced evacuation as the water damaged property valued around 200000 dollars. Rail traffic was halted.
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Weatern
Equitable Powder Company
Sheridan case cites need for homes for children
In Sheridan Wyoming an official from the state board of public welfare says many children need homes. He reports 120 children placed this year and describes efforts to keep families together, arrange foster placements, and pursue adoptions while guiding guardianship.
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Wyo
B W. Darke
State Board of Phile Nae Ariima
Buffalo
Myr
Metric
Hoerbe
Huvica
Man Kills Wife After Warning Shot in Wheatland
Special to The Lesser, Wheatland, Wye Ana 24. A husband shoots his wife after telling her to pay attention as he aims a pistol. The couple, the Torgensons, had been married five months and were reportedly under heavy strain over finances. Coroner Bar Usby was notified and filed statements as the investigation continued.
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Wye
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Tie Wife
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