McAdoo Letter Delays Revenue Bill Talks In Congress
Director General McAdoo's offer to Colorado Midlard and the 5 percent claim spurs debate on compensation. In Washington discussions stall the revenue bill as McAdoo may testify in person. Senate and House conferees reach a tentative agreement on the man power bill with minor amendments to be resolved.
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France
French Cavalry Press Southeast of Nesle and Noyon
Allied dispatches report French cavalry entering Nesle and advancing toward Noyon with Creasy occupied and Dives taken. British forces seize Croisilies and villages east of Arras as German retreat quickens along the Somme and Oise regions amid advancing operations.
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Remy
Laucourt
Peronne
Governor Indiana Injured in Automobile Collision
INDIANAPOLIS August 28 Governor Jamea P Goodrich was seriously injured in a collision between his automobile and a street car here. BALTIMORE August 28 The body of Senator Ollie M James of Kentucky who died here this morning was taken to Washington tonight.
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Washington
Twelve Men Die in Burnett Mine Disaster Near Accoma
Twelve men were killed and others injured in a Burnett mine explosion about thirty miles northwest of Accoma. It was the district's worst mine disaster in three years since Ravendale. Coroner and officials have left the city by car due to no wire communication.
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Ravendale
Danger in Caucasus Endangers Entente, Yarrow Warns
EB A Yarrow, head of American Armenian and Syrian relief, says the Caucasus situation imperils Entente forces. German Turkish influence grows as Tartars rally to Turkey, with Armenians scarce and communications cut. He cites Persian front risks and widespread German agents shaping pro German sentiment.
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Turmoil Spreads as Austrian Provinces Rebell Against Hapsburgs
A Vienna dispatch notes mobilization in Polish, Czecho, and south Slav districts amid fears of imminent hostilities with consents of the Entente. Turkish forces report insurrections around Konia and Symra, with revolts forming a new center between Constantinople and Palestine, while Caucasus efforts stall amid Kurdish Armenian and Georgian resistance.
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Constantinople
Aleppo
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Symra
Aldin
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Brest-Litovsk
Seleing
German policy shift noted by Captain Von Saleman
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Captain Von Saleman stating Germany abandoned the hammer blow policy on July 15 and that Field Marshal von Hindenburg has moved the war toward an end England and America seek to prolong. He urges new political and military approaches for Germany in the fifth year of the war.
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Next 48 Hours May Decide Fate of Hindenburg Line
Observers in Washington forecast the next 48 hours will determine the fate of the Hindenburg line on the western front as Allied advances deepen disruption. General March cites over 112,000 prisoners taken since July 1 and more than 1,300 heavy guns captured, signaling a decisive shift in the battle.
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Associated Press
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Weather Outlook and War Casualty Tally Update
Fair Thursday and probably Friday with warmer southeast winds. Cap ture reported by the British and French since then has averaged over 2,000 daily, pushing the total to more than 120,000.
Germans Trapped on Front as Allied Pressure Opens Gaps
Allies push from Arras to Suissona threaten German lines as the Somme region collapses. French forces trap German troops around Chaulnes and Peronne while American units threaten Noyda, Daroches, and Pismetie fronts. Heavy losses and prisoner captures mount as the enemy fights frantically.
Mexicans Fire Across Border. Nogales Braces After Clash
Nogales Ariz August 28 Fighting resumed across the border after an armistice. General Cabello warned if another shot was fired the line would be crossed. One American border guard killed and 14 to 20 shots fired across the line. Troops and civilians mobilized. excitement runs high along the border.
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Germans Pressed For Men In Fresh War Front Moves
German reserves are scarce as the 148th regiment of the 41st division, once worn down, reappears at Cappy on the Somme. The division reportedly lost 2,250 men at Warsusee between August 1 and 10 and was withdrawn as unfit to fight. Canadian forces push along a five mile front toward the Areras Cambrai road, threatening the Hindenburg Line. Australians reach Fresnes Harbecourt and face heavy resistance at Somme crossings. French troops pursue the retreating Germans north of the Avre and across the Canal du Nord amid mustard gas shells.
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Roye
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Nesle
Span Wil Hold Germany Policy On Submarine Attacks
Paris reports say Germany has not accepted Spain's submarine attack policy on Spanish vessels. No decision will be reached until Germany acts further, as Spain remains firm and intends to demand compensation for ships sunk and to take German damage in return.
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Rotary Club Luncheon and Lions Members Invited
The Cheyenne Rotary Club meets at 12 30 p m today for the regular weekly luncheon at the Plains hotel. All Lions club members who have not yet joined the Rotary organization as charter members are asked to be present. The meeting will focus mainly on social activities with possible business discussion.
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National League and American League Baseball Scores Outs
In a partial recap from pages 1, 7 listings show National League games with New York 7 Brooklyn 9 and Philadelphia Pittsburgh postponed. Cincinnati 5 Chicago 7, second game Cincinnati 8 Chicago 0. American League Detroit 0 Boston 3, Cleveland 0. Baseball results truncated with fragmented team names and locations.
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Cleveland
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Americans Struggle as Germans Reclaim Filmette
Reported combat around Bazoches and Fosmette shows Germans recapturing Fosmette while Americans push to hold Bazoches. Line activity and intermittent shelling persist as both sides refuse ground and keep fighting near the Vesele area.
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Willard Declines Dempsey Bout Offer in Denver
Jemna wilt, former champion, visiting Denver, refused an offer from Jal Smith of Philadelphia to fight Jack Dempsey in a six round bout set for Philadelphia on Sept. 28. Smith reportedly offered Willard 30000 dollars, but Willard said he would consider if more money could be arranged.
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