French British war reports hint German move toward Paris
Across Paris and London reports describe German right wing advances despite some repulses. British field marshal French notes fighting on the French left. Paris defense around the capital is strengthened as possible German investment looms. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium arrives in England as Australia and other dominions prepare reinforcements.
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Paris
French
Russian- Lublin
Germany
Austria
Bordeaux
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Sparks Showers
Weather bulletin from Washington reports local thunder showers on Tuesday with slightly cooler conditions, followed by Wednesday's fair weather across Wyoming.
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Washington
Wyoming
Russians Smash Through Austrian Left in Galicia
Russian forces pierced the Austrian left near Bamosce in northern Galicia, routing the line with heavy losses. Thousands were taken captive along with guns and munitions as Russian columns pursued retreating troops. Austrian reinforcements rush to Lemberg while East Prussia sees German forces driven back.
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Rome
Bamosce
Galicia
War of Ice
Berg
Srussian Poland
Galieia
Arenkovitze
Preemyainy
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Lemberg
Vistula
Ofice
East Prussia
Varl Ouse
Konigsberg
War Taxation Forces European Women to Harvest Life
Aged German and European women bend over in fields under heavy war taxation. The piece notes women in East Prussia and across Europe must perform farming tasks once done by men to support families and feed armies. It links French appeals to women to harvest grapes to sustain wine production during wartime.
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East Prussia
Europe
Middle West
France
Vera Cruz Closed by Carranza Amid Tense Talks
Washington reports Provisional President Carranza ordered the port of Vera Cruz shut. General Funston says the move may affect food imports and is met with mixed views in the state department. Recognition of the new government hinges on an agreement between Villa and Carranza.
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Vosges
Lorraine
Nancy
Metz
Verdun
Meuse
Rethel
Washington
Carranza
Vera Crug
Funston
State Department
Huerta
Villa
Herrick to Stay In Paris If City Is Attacked
Myron Herrick the American minister to France said he would remain in Paris should the city be attacked by German forces. He announced the decision tonight.
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House of Commons
Paris
Myron Herrick
France
Drink Drives Laborer From His Steady Work
Francisco Aug 31 Drink to the agent which most frequently brings the American laborer to the stage where he must solicit casual employment according to F S Holminger s contractor testifying before the federal industrial relations commission He said he preferred not to employ unskilled American workmen because if efficient they can usually get steady employment
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San Francisco
Holniger
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Troops Sought as Butte Mines Face Threats and Violence
Miners in Butte Montana threaten to burn the town if federal or state troops enter. Leaders vow vengeance on business men. dynamite and oil are cited. Governor Stewart mobilizes Montana militia and seeks federal help. Parrot mine office damaged, mines under guard.
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Stewart
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Parrot
Anaconda Company
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Helena
Kalispell
Libby
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Evans
Vancouver Barracks
Putte Mine Workers’ Union
Itte
Webb Hunton Case Opens as High Profile Trial Begins
A packed Wheatland Wyoming district court hears the Webb and Hunton statutory offense case with jury selection in progress. Defense seeks continuance denied by Judge Parmalee. Hunton to be tried first as top legal talent appears on both sides led by Cheyenne attorneys Kinkead and Kline, with United States attorney Charles L. Rigdon assisting.
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Wyo
Kenry Webb
James Hunton
William C. Jimhead
Cheyenne
Parmalee
Hunton
William ©. Kinkead
M. A. Kline
Oscar O. Natwick
C. A. Paige
Stamp tax on drinks planned in the House
Members of the Ways and Means Committee plan a stamp tax on soft drinks beer and patent medicines as part of an emergency federal revenue bill to offset treasury losses from import reduction. They argue soft drinks are as much a luxury as beer and wines.
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Washington
Aus
Ways and Means Committee
House
Treasury
Carranza Governor Ousted in Arizona Pact
In Nogales Arizona General Villa and Obregon announce removal of Carranza loyalist Colonel Elias Caulles and installation of General Benjamin HU Calles as governor. Maytorena remains civil governor of Sonora with Yaqui guard command. a conference will map a unified military plan.
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Obregon
Elias P. Caulles
Carranga
Benjamin HW
Calles
Maytorenn
Sonora
Durango
Mexico City
el Paso
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Douglas
el Paco
Chihuana
Belgium Declares Neutrality Upright in War Crisis
Belgium defends neutrality in a published official statement dated August 20 in response to Austria-Hungary’s war declaration. It asserts loyal ties with neighbors and rejects German proposals aimed at violating Belgium’s obligations, noting invasion compelled France and Britain to respond and denying Austria-Hungary’s claims.
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Great Britain
Bologium
Austria-Hungary
First Vote on Pope Pius X Conclave Opens in Rome
In Rome the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Pius X began with 57 cardinals assembling at the Vatican. Troops surround St. Peter’s to ensure secrecy as the college enters the conclave, with nine cardinals named as likely choices and the first ballot planned for tomorrow.
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