French Airmen Bomb German Munitions Factory in Great Raid
Paris Aug 26 sixty two aviators bombarded Dillingen Bavaria German munitions works in the greatest air raid of the war flying from a Vosges region camp and returning after more than 150 miles. They dropped 150 bombs including 30 large calibre ones. Also reported was a raid on Offenburg railway station with undetailed results.
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Paris
Dillingen
Bavaria
Vosges
War Office
Offenburg
Baden
Berlin
Wood Called For Barring Criticism at Camps
Secretary of War Garrison telegraphed Major Wood upbraiding him for permitting Colonel Roosevelt to criticize national defenses and Wilson policy. The speech was at the citizen soldiers camp in Pittsburg New York. Roosevelt said he was responsible for the remarks and accused Garrison of criticizing General Wood.
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Washington
Garrison
Major Wood
Roosevelt
Wilson
Germany
Citizens
Pinttaburg
New York
Wood
Motorcyclist Crashes into City Tram. Injuries Not Serious
Ray F. Hubbard a mail carrier collided with a Judge J. M. Carey team on Capitol Avenue. Hubbard escaped serious injuries though a wheel ran over his leg and the wagon was badly damaged. Harrowly avoided being trampled by the horses. No serious harm expected.
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Ray F. Hubbard
J. M. Carey
Capitol
Hubbard
Wyoming Governor Proclaims Statewide Labor Day Observance
Governor Kendrick issues a Labor Day proclamation calling for September 6 1915 to be observed statewide with business closures where practical. The text urges respect for labor and urges unions to hold celebrations while designating the holiday to honor workers and the progress of the state.
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Kendrick
State of
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Brest Litovsk Captured by On-Rushing Teutons
London reports German forces stormed the southern works to outflank Russian defenses and capture Brest-Litovsk. Germans claim control of major rail lines from Chelm to Bialystok and other fortresses, while Russian retreat hinges on Bielowieza forest defenses and Grand Duke Nicholas.
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Brest-Litovsk
Teutons
London
Brest-Litovak
Inor
Petrograd
Grodno
Olita
Warsaw
Brent-Litovak
Bieloviews
U S Troops Fired On by Mexicans Near Rio Grande
U S troops were fired on by Mexicans at the Rio Grande near Santa Maria for two hours last night with several cavalrymen wounded. Americans returned fire as Carrancista units now in Matamoras strengthen river defenses to stop incursions. Three bands totalling about 160 Mexicans crossed the river near Rio Grande City this morning and were pursued by soldiers and rebels.
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Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande
Sacte Maria
United States
Rio Grande City
Garranza Stalls Further In His Reply To The U S
Washington dispatches report Conaul Silliman of Verazez cables the state department about Carraniya inquiring if Pan American proposals were made in their individual or official capacity. Officials think the query aims to delay the reply until Carraniya can establish a capital in Mexico City.
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Garranza
U. S
Washington
Conaul Silliman
Verazez
State Department
Carraniya
Mexico City
Flies Killed in Local Contest Surpasses Six Hundred Thousand
In Prapaok WN J Aug 26 the tally of flies killed in the contest tops 600 040 with over 600 000 noted. Children participate and the top five lead with Miss Johnson lighted by a record 170 768 slain.
Wyoming banks show healthy condition with rise in activity
Examiner Newlin reports state banking results to June 23 noting 74 state banks and trust companies and two private banks. Loans and discounts total 8 107 049.49 with 84 107 49 overdrafts. Warrants stocks and bonds 204 636.00. Total resources 11 224 793.40 against deposits 8 110 252.68 and undivided profits 419 198.40 and surplus.
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Bute Examiner
Newlin Haw Jowt Ie
State Examiner
Wyoming
War Forecast by Belgian Minis at Paris May 8
Berlin reports publish final installment of Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung series presenting alleged Belgian diplomatic dispatches from Brussels. Baron Guillaume claims France has grown chauvinistic and confident, predicts victory and that only Russia could threaten Germany, warns of imminent war if pacific solutions fail.
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Berlin
Norddeutsche Allgemeins Zeitung
Brussels
Paris
London
Baron Guillaume
France
Gery
Army of the
Russia
Germany
Baron Levens
Bestin
Sarajevo
Pacaiich
Halgrade
Senator Weeks Emerges as GOP Presidential Contender in 1916
Massachusetts figure Senator John W Weeks stands as a leading potential Republican nominee for president in 1916. His career spans the navy, Massachusetts naval brigade, lieutenant command in the Spanish American War, and service as Newton mayor, with long ties to banking at Hornblower Weeks.
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John W. Weeks
Rejpublian
Weeks
Lancaster
N. H
U. S. Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Navy
Maws
Chusetts
Newton
Maso
Times
Hornblower & Weeeks
United States Senate
Governor Upholds Lynchings in the South
Boston reports Former South Carolina Governor Cole Blease addressing the governors on prisoners stating lynching protects civilization. He condemns the third degree, argues courts and prisons drain funds, and cites a case of pretrial torture and death as barbaric and unchristian in the justice system.
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Boston, Ave
Covernor Cole Blease
South Carolina
Governors’ Conference
South
Lyoching
Teara
Kkman
British pound hits lowest value since 1871
The British pound sterling fell to about 4.65 dollars in New York, its lowest value since 1871, as markets react to destabilization and discussions among international bankers seek a remedy. The dollar drop follows German marks rising as part of broader currency turmoil.
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New York
England
Mundy Haa
Heidmarke
Ameren International
Manviers
Great Britain
Edison Suffers Potash Splash at Laboratory
Thomas A. Edison was splashed in the face by a potash solution while working in a Silver Lake laboratory. He was leaning over a filler when a stopcock misfired, soaking his eyes. he recovered and returned to work after dinner.
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Orange
N. 1
Ave
Thomas A. Edison
Silver Lake
Newark
Edison
Lis Aemla
Bilson
Kaiser adopts policy settling submarine issue with U S
Washington reports Ambassador von Hernstorff conveyed Berlin’s regret over American lives sunk by the Arabic and Germany’s pledge to guide submarine actions to avoid warning-less sinkings. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg reiterated that Germany seeks goodwill and mutual understanding with the United States and will seek reparations if American ships violate belligerent rules.
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Ambassator von
Berlin
Germany
Americas
United States
America
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Associated Press
Tost
Hie
Ieee
Military rule to spread in France after September first
Fragmented OCR notes state that martial law will be extended widely after September 1. Government decision interpreted as a sign that civilian administration in France will not be disturbed by military operations.
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France
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