Yaqui Revolt Reported in Sonora and Sinaloa
A traveling American reports Yaqui uprisings at Ortez and Culiacan with 200 Indians engaging federal troops near Torres. Concurrently 300 Yaquis near Culiacan are said to have revolted and attempted to loot the city but were driven off. Martial law eyed in Altar district as authorities deny broader alliance claims.
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Associated Press
Nogailes
Ariz
Ortez
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Torres
Monds
Sonora
Mount St Quentin Taken as Allied Forces Push Forward
Australian forces capture Mount St Quentin and Souttavcourt with over 1,500 prisoners. French troops break German lines along the Canal du Nord and near Solee ns, advancing to Juvigny and Crowy as the allied front extends. American troops use mustard gas on the Vesle front while German forces reply with gas and artillery.
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Associated Press
Mount St. Quentin
Souttavcourt
Érmane
Pismetie
Vesle
Labor Day sports and prizes announced for City Park events
A Labor Day program lists many park events at City Park with prizes after each race. Soldier and civilian contests include 320 and 100 yard dashes, a free-for-all, Fat Man and Fat Woman races, and races for married and single women with prizes such as cigars, bottles, hats, and household goods.
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City Park
Max Meyer
Johnson Grocery
Ohenstein
Wilk
Manegal's
Orham Ture Company
Peace Mania Grips Germans as War Woes Grow
Amsterdam reports German nerves on edge over war weariness as they seek peace amid French front events. The piece lists a chaotic prize drawing with items donated by Cheyenne merchants for a community event including pipes cigars and hampers, reflecting wartime homefront activity.
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Amsterdam
Tele- Franche
France
Gallant American Airman Up for Two Medals in Fury
First Lieutenant Edmond G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas a Princeton and University of Texas graduate and Marine Corps aviator is recommended simultaneously for Victoria Cross and the Congressional Medal of Honor for a July 28 battle over the British front. He shot down five German planes damaged two others and helped rescue a wounded French officer and capture a German with a compass bomb bluff. He then rejoined a British unit, saved two English fliers, and returned to Allied lines after a perilous mission amid heavy fire.
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London
Edmond G. Chamberlain
San Antonio
Texas
Princeton
University of Texas
United States Marine Corps
Victoria
Weral
Une War Air & British Aviation
Chamberlain
Lieutenant Chamberlain
Bribery Allegations Loom Over Chicago Traction Ordinance
A Chicago grand jury implicated bribery corruption and undue influence in the passage of the traction reorganization ordinance, criticizing it as vicious and ill advised. The jury found evidence potentially supporting indictments for conspiracy but said defining bribery would be difficult. The ordinance faces voter submission in November.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Culicago
Aug. St
Trand
Traction
Thompson
Ite
Autobiography Plans Amid Criminal Case Revealed
Aug 31 report notes William D. H remains in county jail cell and plans to write his autobiography soon. He reports multiple publisher offers and will accept. He admits little hope for freedom on appeal or clemency.
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William D. H d
Thirteen Missing From U-Boat Sinking of Joseph Cudahy
Twenty naval guards from the armed guard of the Joseph Cudahy, torpedoed off the English coast August 17, have reached an Atlantic port. Navy reports say two guards were earlier saved. Sixteen merchant crew members arrived at another Atlantic port. of the sixty two aboard, thirteen remain unaccounted for. Survivors were picked up by westbound vessels.
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Washington
Joseph Cudahy
Atlante
Navy Department
Atlantic
Draft Bill to Influence German Morale Stirring Controversy
Associated Press dispatch from France notes the U.S. Army views the new manpower act as a morale shaper for both sides. High command expects German morale to weaken due to reduced enemy manpower and altered replacement sources. Military officials anticipate a positive reaction at all ranks and in civilian circles.
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France
Germany
Prohibition Bill Delayed in Upper House
In Washington on August 1, opposition to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill with a national prohibition amendment postponed final Senate action. The measure will not be taken up again until Tuesday due to a holiday on Monday and only mediation services planned for the day. Senator Newlands of Nevada to be addressed.
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Washington
Senate
Newlands
Nevada
London Bobbies 10 Draw $10.90 Real Money Weekly
London police strike settlement sets minimum weekly pay at forty three shillings ten pence and maximum at fifty three shillings plus a twelve shillings and sixpence war bonus. Child allowances and later pension details included. service term affects retirement pension.
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London Bobbies
London
Rankin Narrowly Trails Lanstrum in Montana Senate Race
Helena Mont Aug 31 Miss Jeanette Rankin the sole woman in congress trailed C M Lanstrum of Helena by 2640 votes with fewer than 200 precincts reported in the Montana primary race for the United States Senate. The missing precincts were said to hold little hope for her.
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Helena
Mont
Jeanette Rankin
Congress
Br C. M. Lanstrum
United States
Lene
Draft officers jailed for graft in Cleveland case
In Cleveland on August 1, attorney David L. Shaw a member of draft board No. is jailed on charges of demanding and accepting a $500 bribe from Edward Robinson to grant deferred classification in the draft. Robinson also faces arrest for his role.
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Cleveland
Ohio
David L. Shaw
Edward
Robinson
Robenson
Destruction Ordered of Undesirable Books at Army Camp
A notice from Secretary of War Baker orders destruction or removal of certain books deemed undesirable. The action affects shelves at Camp Khyarieg as reported by Associated Press from New York. The American Library Association and War Department liaise on the measure.
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Associated Pries
New York
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Sees Showers North and East
Unsettled conditions bring showers to the northern and eastern areas of Wyoming with cooler temperatures. Sunday looks unsettled with lingering showers, while Monday appears likely to remain cool and variable.
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Wyoming
Youthful draftees to receive pay for schooling
The War Department announced that 18 to 21 year olds will join the Student Army Training Corps at over 200 colleges starting October 1. Recruits will be on active duty with government-supplied subsistence quarters clothing and pay as privates. High school graduates enter collegiate division. grammar graduates enter vocational section.
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Associated Press
Ington
Students Army Training Corps
War Department
Getaille
The
Placy
Student Army Training Corps
Etatement Alyises
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