Bavariacs Warn Their Own Officers No Longer Carry Burden
Reported from the Allied front as German subs sink the British freighter Diomed and American troops hold form as the war continues. Diomed was torpedoed and shelled at sunrise 1125 miles east of New York with many survivors rescued and wounded. Front-line action describes British and French advances from Arras to Soissons and ongoing efforts to encircle German forces near Noyon and the Somme. Bavarian troops reportedly warned their officers they would not risk their lives for Prussians, while commotion and heavy losses affect crews and regiments along the German line.
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D. and S. L. Strike Off as Government Takes Control
Denver report: A. F. Whitney says the D. and S. L. railroad strike ends automatically after W. S. Carter of Washington informs union spokesman of government takeover.
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Denver
A. F. Whitney
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S. L. Railroad
W. S. Carter
Division of Labor
Railway Administration
Washington
Garfield rejects miner wage demands in violation of agreement
Washington August 23 Fuel Administrator Garfield refuses to approve wage increases for coal miners citing the Ashington pact. He vows to end operators paying bonuses to miners and reminds workers the agreement barred wage hikes during the war. Hoover says US will share food sacrifice with allies on way to Washington after Europe visit.
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England
France
Famous aviator led Lafayette squadron killed in action
The report confirms Lieut Louis Verdier formerly head of the Lafayette flying squadron and son of Paul Verdier of San Francisco, has been killed in action on the Western Front. Details are sparse and no further information is provided.
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LaFayette
Paul Verdier
San Fincisco
Air Raid Cologne Damages Deaths Reported
Amsterdam reports five killed and two injured when bombs from allied planes hit Cologne early Thursday. Private property suffered extensive damage per Cologne Gazette notice. In Tennessee, Lt Samuel H. Topping killed and Joseph Carey injured in Park Field crash due to engine trouble.
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Cologne
Mempins
Tenn
Samuel H. Topping
Binghampton
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Topping
Siberia Moves Toward Unified Government Says Cable
A cable report quoted in Washington states that Siberia, with Omsk and Vladivostok in accord, is effectively governed by a single Bolshevik administration. The report notes Siberia is virtually under one government as of August 23.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
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Vladivostok
Denver murderer dies in hospital from slow poison
Cecil B. McClure alias McFarland, arrested for the death of Mrs. Bessie Ramay, died in county hospital from poisoning. Doctors said the drug required several days to take effect and police believe he ingested it during a personal crisis shortly after Ramay's death.
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Cecil B. McClere
Alias McFarland
Bessie Renay
McClure
Ramay
Weather Report Fair Weekend With Showers in Northwest
The weather forecast calls for fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with a chance of showers Sunday in the northwest. No major storms expected and temperatures should remain mild.
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German U boat sinks trawlers and taunts fishermen
An East Coast port reports a German submarine attack on a Friday. Four lives were lost though some survivors were saved. Skipper Warry Howe recalls hoisting on deck, being ransacked for goods, and witnessing the Belgian and British crews, with the submerging and bomb sinking of vessels.
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Haror
Germany
Abmarine
War draft age bill faces House action in fight
Washington Aug 23 Champions of the House moved two plans to force the War Department to defer calling youths 18 and 19 until all men have joined the color under a manpower bill extending draft ages from 18 to 45. Debate raged as leaders aimed to pass the measure before the weekend adjournment. Amendments to fix separate classifications and delayed costs were rejected.
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Washington
War Department
Rifles of Sammies Stop German Barrage on Vesle Front
On the Vesle front Aug... American forces repelled a German barrage using hand grenades and flame throwers. U.S. infantry then advanced, driving back Germans and restoring line beyond the Verte. Detachments of German infantry attacked but were repelled by stronger American troops.
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Aone
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War Industry Board Praises Movies As Essential
The War Production Board today declared motion picture studios and related branches essential to national defense. Chairman Bernard Baruch said film production supports morale and conveys information, underscoring its role in wartime efforts.
Road Building Falls Under Federal War Control
Washington reports that road building and street improvements in the colony come under federal control for the war effort starting September 10 under regulations from the federal highway council. Manufacturers are barred from supplying material for projects not approved by the council. New York notes Pope Benedict has conferred blessing on Columbus war aid workers amid Home Office dispatch.
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Federal Highwase Council
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