Attempted assassination of German official in Warsaw reported
United Press reports a bomb attempt targeted the German police chief in Warsaw. The assault failed, with German police and guards surrounding the area and arrests made around the city. Allied operations elsewhere push along the front with heavy fighting and prisoner totals rising.
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United Press
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Regret Police
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French Troops Hold Suburbs of Roye in August Action
Paris reports French troops occupy the suburbs of Roye with heavy artillery support as German divisions retreat and attempt to defend the oven front. The fighting yesterday and today sees a push to regain territory with thousands more prisoners captured and moves to outflank along the front.
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Paris
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Feowah
Oike
Alaawan Bugun
Grange Meeting Highlights And Pomona Invitation
Corry Arango presided over a Saturday Grange gathering featuring a large attendance and a decorative tableux display. An invitation to Pomona in Union City on September 8 and 9 was read, with O P Bixby noted for the lapse. The program included a discussion on influence in selecting new Grange members and closed with a short, pleasing session.
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Corry Arango
Welleiouy Buffet
Ith
O. P. Bixby
Grange
Sexton Family Holds 14th Annual Reunion
The 14th annual Sexton family reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs Oneal A. Johnson on Church Street. About 64 members attended enjoying a bountiful meal, with a detailed guest list including John Metann Charlotte and others from Sugar Grove Union City and Elgin. Officers elected for the next year: President Myron Sexton Elgin and secretary-treasurer Mrs C A Johann Cony.
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Dasio Uarris
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Johann, Cony
Blaze Destroys Buildings as Fire Seen Across City
Sunday morning blaze sweeps a block, damaging multiple structures including the frame living area and nearby dwellings. Police and fire crews investigate evidence, with witnesses noting water supply and station response as the fire department battles the flames.
Gas Attack Tribulations Reach Soldiers in Transit
Fragmentary wartime dispatch reports a gas attack affecting troops and medical evacuations. Mentions Lieutenant and unit movements, hospital stays, and an expected return to active duty, with scattered names and locations from the field.
Hill Lost But Pitches Curry Boys Fine Game Arrive At
Word from Uwery brings word of Hw safe arrival yur aes of the prolly at Curry Sign who calinted in the Bignal Corpa. Enlisted at Tamgntown the latree fed Culwinhius and AMbert Orn went to Cain Jaekwon. NIN group of Carry Hoya are now in England but will be in France within days.
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Mia
Beott
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England
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Pirates Split Double-Header With Dodgers In Pittsburgh
In a rough two game set the Pirates beat the Dodgers 21 to 1 in the second game as Brooklyn took the earlier contest. Samick and Gries showed strength for Pittsburgh while Miller pitched for the Dodgers in a hard fought double feature.
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Samick Os Gries
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Amine Mil
Grins
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First Corry Boy Killed in Action Remembrance Poem
A war memorial piece honors a Corry youth killed in action with references to family, clergy, and the community. The text salutes sacrifice, patriotism, and the fallen as residents recall Mort. Glenn Paul and others, with prayers and a service to honor him. The narrative blends tribute, local figures, and national pride.
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CORRY
Soldier Remembrance Service for Frank Hardigan Died in Buffalo
A wartime memorial service honors Frank Hardigan who died in Buffalo. The event includes prayers, a procession, and a flag ceremony led by Rev. UML My Tatyee. Attendees recall sacrifices for liberty and the nation’s cause.
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Frank Hardigan
Buffalo
Casualties Listed Today Amid War Reports
The war department lists 776 total casualties with detailed tallies across multiple units and actions. Reported fatalities, wounded, missing, and disease cases are summarized despite damaged text obscuring portions of the figures.
Germans Move Into Petrograd Invasion Report
Washington reports three special trains carrying 800 German troops in uniform and the German embassy staff left Moscow on August 6 for Petrograd. Lenino and Trotaley were also redirected to Petrograd as authorities brace for the German arrival with extraordinary police and military measures.
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Washington
State Department
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Mossow
Petrograd
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Trotaley
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