Nation Exalts National Army Parade Engages All Citizens
Washington triggers nationwide praise for the Selective Army as 34 350 young men depart to train for France. Presidents, governors and mayors lead cheers while civilians from bankers to laborers march in civilian clothes, their raised heads and bright eyes signaling resolve as New York and other cities bid farewell with crowds and events.
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France
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Fifth Avenue
Mitchel
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Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Three London Air Raids Hit England in Quick Succession
London reports a third German air raid in as many nights as planes crossed the southeast coast at 11 oclock and struck the London district. No life or property loss reported yet. The prior raid caused 108 deaths and 92 injuries, mostly naval personnel at Chatham, marking a peak in the Western front air battles.
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London
England
Chatham
Air Fleet Reaches France Ahead of Rest of Armada
The first group of America’s air fleet has crossed the Atlantic and landed in France. The War Department confirmed guardedly that 15,000 aircraft are in the plan, but exact counts of planes and personnel are not disclosed for military reasons.
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Washington
America
Atlantic
War Department
Chicago Traitors Denounced as Grand Jury Advised Indictment
Federal Judge Evans instructed the grand jury to indict the traitors after Chicago delegates narrowly approved a measure praising the governor and opposing the People’s Council convention. The City Council session and a later grand jury meeting followed amid sharp criticism of the mayor by some abermanic members.
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Chicago
Lowdon
People’s Council
A.bermanic
Evans
Wilson's Message to National Army Encourages Duty and High Standards
President Wilson's address to National Army soldiers en route to training cantonments emphasizes national unity, freedom, and moral conduct. He urges troops to uphold high standards of fitness and integrity, promising affection and divine guidance as they face the war effort.
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Wilson
The
National Army
Washington
Riga Falls to Germans in World War I Advance
Berlin announces Riga capture as Petrograd warns of strategic crisis. The report notes Russian army demoralization and possible evacuation of Petrograd while Cossacks and Rumanians hold the south. Separately President Wilson fixes the 1917 wheat price at 2.20 a bushel No. 1 Northern Spring with commodities licensing to curb hoarding and ensure universal pricing.
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H. A. Garfield
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New York City
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Tyler
Riga Fall Sparks Mixed Outlook From Lansing Officials
Washington officials say Riga’s fall was expected and may help the new Russian government in multiple ways. Secretary Lansing refuses to share pessimistic views about Russia’s future despite the changing military situation.
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Riga
Germany
Lansing
Russia
Pith of the War News Still Rings Across Fronts
Thirty Italian aircraft bombarded Pola destroying ships and fortifications. Evacuation of Western Flanders civilians begins as Prussians move toward the Courtal Roulers Thourout line. Russians retreat from Riga after burning the city. Germans reinforce on the eastern front while bombing England. French hold gains on Hurtebise Plateau as Prussian assaults fail. British forces tally 10,697 German prisoners since July 31, including 234 officers.
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Chamber of Deputies Applies Carranza Mining Tax Decrees
Mexico City the Chamber of Deputies enacts by organic law the mining property taxes issued by First Chief Carranza. The Guanajuato legislature grants woman suffrage with literacy and self support شروط.
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Mexico City
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Guanajuato
No Lodge Rooms in Camps Denied by War Secretary
Secretary Baker denies applications from many groups to establish reading rooms or club houses in army camps and cantonments with exceptions for the YMCA Knights of Columbus and YMHA. Masons Odd Fellows and similar bodies appealed but were not permitted to establish facilities in camps.
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Washington
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Young Men's Hebrew Association
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Odd Fellows
French Deputy Demands Allied Response to Wilson Peace Note
Frederic Brunet, deputy for Seine, announces plans to interrogate the Chamber of Deputies. He seeks France to answer Papa Benedict’s peace note in the spirit of President Wilson’s reply, which he calls perfect and wants counteraigued by all allied governments.
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France
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Home Guard Force Urged as Conscripts Prepare for Draft
Governor Edge urges New Jersey Home Guard units to remain active as a training and community reserve. He asks conscripts to organize affairs to avoid delays at training camps, notes 5 percent must depart in September, and praises volunteers for their patriotism. He also calls on schools to maintain education and urges economic steps to reduce delivery impacts.
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Edge
Kendall
New Jersey Briefs Highlight War Time and Local Happenings
Atlantic county farmers celebrate a three day fast as a permanent event, Gloucester hosts dancing classes as young men head to war, and Woodstown opens a lunch room under domestic science. Salem drills wells while Trenton-bound soldiers attract would-be transporters. Community groups fund a motorized fire truck, schools reopen, and veterans aid programs grow as war shapes daily life.
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