Kimpolung Evacuated and Petrograd Death Shocks War
The dispatch reports Kimpolung evacuated by Russians in Bukowina after battles with Austro German forces. Petrograd's military governor Gen Erdelli was shot in the back and killed. Cabinet resignations followed amid political breakdowns as Kerensky seeks a revised ministry. A Denver military field day closed with patriotic events and entertainments.
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Petrograd
Alsassin
Union
Kimpolung
Bukowina
War Office
Galicia
Zbrocz
Dniester
Pruth
Czernowitz
Teuton
Erdelli
Bourse Gazette
Poloviseff
Eleventh
Conferees Agree On Police Measure In Colorado War Session
Denver August 4 Colorado's special Legislature called by Gov Gunter may end today with passage of the constabulary bill The body enacted a 25 million bond issue a mill levy to raise 500000 flat tax corporation bills for 250000 and war funding totaling about 1511000 with remaining 1730000 allocated for uses tied to the wartime program
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Denver
Colorado
Gunter
House Adopts Food Illi Report
The House adopted the Food Illi report by a standing vote of 257 to 0. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Anti Draft Rote Spreads in Oklahoma Heights Resistance Grows
Officials report an armed anti draft movement forming across south central Oklahoma. A new band, believed to base near Shawnee, raises state concerns about widening agitation beyond the five counties already affected.
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Oklahoma
Shawnee
Fieldln
Senate panel approves war tax rise on spirits and beer
Senate finance committee on July 21 approved raising the war tax to about two billion dollars mainly via higher levies on distilled spirits and malt beer and on personal and corporate incomes. New levies include 162 million on corporate incomes and 27.6 million on individuals earning 15,000 and above. The plan adds 1 per gallon more on distilled spirits and 50 cents per barrel more on malt liquors, with other taxes under study to reach roughly 2 billion.
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Union News Service
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
President Urges Fruit Saving In Nationwide Appeal
President Wilson calls on women across cities towns and rural areas to act now to prevent huge losses of perishable fruits and vegetables. Secretary D F Houston issues guidance on immediate canning preserving pickling drying and storing to safeguard supplies.
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Washington
Wilson
D. F. Houston
Iron Miners Demand Six Hour Day in Michigan Strike
About 200 Colby iron mine workers in Bessemer Michigan walked out sparking fears the stoppage could spread across the Gogebic range. They demand a six hour day and a wage cut of one hour plus the right to work without bosses.
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Bessemer, Mich
Colby
Gogebloc Range
Wave of Heat Claims Over 900 Lives in Nation
A three day heat wave across the country has killed more than 900 people and prostrated upward of 1,800, reports from New York. In Copenhagen the semi official V ern Fremdenblatt states Germany is ready to consider peace overtures via Vienna.
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New York
Germany
Copenhagen
Verna Fremdenblatt
Tures
Vienna
Butte IWW Leader Frank Little Seized by Masked Men
In Butte Montana on August 2 Frank Little a member of the IWW executive board and a notable labor figure was abducted from a lodging house by masked assailants and driven to a railroad siding outside the town. Paris reports Capt George Guynemer has shot down his fiftieth German aircraft.
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Butte
Mont
Frank Little
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Artagon
Guynemer
Paris
France
George Guynemer
Plans for US ship control and Norway food embargo
Washington reports a Shipping Board plan to requisition charters for ocean service and operate ships under government charters as part of joint US British control of world shipping. President Wilson bans most iron exports to allies. Norway risks starvation and offers to import US food in exchange for embargo assurances, with a pledge to keep food from Germany. Dr Fritjof Nansen warns of privation if embargo proceeds.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Congress
Wilson
Norway
United States
Fritjof Nansen
Germany
Miners Reject Operator Concessions in Arizona Strike
In Miami Arizona striking members of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers refuse offers from Globe Miami district operators. Judge McBride notes concessions include monthly grievance meetings and hospital inspections while workers demand full union recognition. Russ Women Form New Fighting Unit
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Miami, Ariz
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers and Allied Crafts
Globe-Miami
Russ
Petrograd
Vera Butchmareff
Russia
Senators Pass Prohibition Bill In Senate Vote
Washington reports the Senate adopted a resolution to submit a prohibition amendment to the states by 65 votes to 20, eight above the two thirds required, with six years for ratification. the House must act next. Prosecution of Slackers Ordered as draft evasion roundup urged by Attorney General Gregory across the nation. Investigating Deportation of Miners in New Mexico district includes McKinley county. Former Head of Printers Union Hitter dead in St Louis at 71. Schooner John Hays Hammond sunk by German submarine near London. all crew saved.
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Washington
Senate
House
Glackers
Gregory
United States
John Hays Hammond
London
Gloucester
Mass
Kesex
Dr Ritter Appointed Swiss Minister to The Hague
Dr Paul Ritter, recently Swiss minister to the United States, is named minister to The Hague. The appointment marks a new posting for Ritter as Switzerland reshuffles its diplomatic corps and expands representation in Europe.
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Ritter
Paul Ritter
United States
Gwies
U S Exports in 1917 Reach Record Overseas Trade
Washington reports 1917 foreign trade total of 8.953 billion dollars, with exports at 6.294 billion and imports at 2.659 billion. June exports stood at 576 million, the highest monthly total except January, while the year ended with a 3.635 billion trade surplus, larger than in 1916, 1915, and prewar years.
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Union News Service
Washington
America
Coal Strike Threat Looms As UMWA Figures Deportations
Indianapolis Aug 2 United Mine Workers secretary William Green telegrammed President Wilson demanding federal intervention after about eighty miners were deported from a Gallup tent colony New Mexico He warned a miners strike would follow if action was not taken Green stressed the men were in good standing not I W W McKinley County Utah guards freed thirty four deported workers while Seattle saw six wood shipyards shut by strikes and San Francisco trainmen 8500 voted to strike over grievances with Southern Pacific
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Green
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Gallup
N. M
William Green
Wilson
United States
Industrial Workers of
Germany to Bear Balkan War Cost in 1917 18 Campaign
Germany notifies Turkey and Bulgaria it will cover all expenses incurred by those nations during the 1917 18 Balkan campaign. In other notes Winolan observes his 103d birthday in Chicago Barry Sullivan longtime southern Illinois resident born in Ireland. James R K Dickinson dies in Richmond aged 80 veteran of Jefferson Davis personal guards.
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Germany
Zurich
Turkey
Bulgaria
Wiinolan
Chicago
Barry Sullivan
Ireland
Jeff Davis
Richmond
James RK. Dickinson
Jefferson Davis
Washington dry forces push for action at next House session
The dry forces intend to press the Sheppard national prohibition resolution in the House at the December 1 session, after the Senate passed it. Secretary Daniels recommended probationary appointment as dental surgeon in the navy for Robert Maxwell Maxwell, a Denver dentist, in Washington.
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Washington
House
Senate
Denver
Navy
Daniels
Robert 5
Maxwell Denver
Allies Repulse Counter Blows at Ypres Front
Allied forces repulsed a series of counter blows on the Ypres front as reports indicate sustained pressure and local gains by the attackers were halted. The action focused on trench engagements and artillery exchanges with no decisive breakthrough announced.
World War I fronts show heavy German losses near Ypres and Zbrodz
London reports massive German casualties in counter attacks around Ypres and St. Julien as British and French forces gain ground on the Yser and Zillebeke sectors. Russian retreat and leadership changes unfold on the Galician front while Allied offensives, aided by torrential rain, push along the Aisne Verdun front. American destroyers sink two submarines. U.S. Army beans expand Pinto variety, with Colorado bean acreage rising sharply.
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Ypres
St. Julien
Hollebeke
Entente
Monchyle-Preux
Arras
Union News Service
London
Flanders
Gourzencourt
Meuse
Allemont
Petrograd
Zbrodz
Dneister
Dimitrieff
Little Napoleon
Bulgaria
Riga
Parsky
Duma
Holland
Belgium
Ziliebeke
Yser Canal
Teuton
Aisne
Verdun
Petain
France
Lys
Boesinghe
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Warneton
Cabbage crop huge in United States triggers sauerkraut drive
Washington reports an enormous cabbage harvest due to rainy weather. The Agriculture Department issued an appeal to make sauerkraut in large quantities to aid food conservation.
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U. S. Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bill to Reorganize Army Staff in House Bill
A bill introduced by Chairman Dent of the House Military Committee proposes reorganizing the army general staff for the upcoming major war effort. The measure aims to streamline command and improve coordination among senior officers in Washington.
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Washington
Army General Staff
Dent
House
Late market summary and livestock prices from Denver
Market report lists cattle bids for steers and cows, veal calves, hogs, lambs, and yearlings with price ranges. Includes live poultry and eggs pricing, packing stock, dry hides, horsehides, and regional references to Denver. Prices reflect fair to good quality grades and various weight categories.
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Sears
Mixed Commodity Prices and Livestock Quotations
A readerable cash market summary lists grain, barley, corn, and oats prices in various markets along with livestock quotes for cattle, hogs, and feeders. The column includes figures for No 2 and No 3 grades, regional prices, and miscellaneous farm goods, reflecting a broad Commodity Market bulletin.
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Kerensky
Overland Park
Camp Baldwin
Fort Logan
Golden
Francis J. Heney
Trust Buster
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Federal Trade
Sec
American Board
DR. Nansen
U. S
Western Newspaper
Albuquerque
George RK. Craig
McKinley County
Printers’ Union
St. Louis
Martin BR. H. Witter
International Typographical Union
Orville Wright
U.S
Belen, N. M
Council of Defense
Seattle
Wash
Southern Pacific Company
Zbrocz Rivers
U. S. Army
Sharpe
Army
Ewspaper Union News Berthe
Denver Markets
F. C. Denver
Wise
Cases Commission
Procom
Bay and Ghain
F. C. B. Denver
Galerie
Upland
Nebraska
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Neb
Gunnison
Valle South Ai
Colo
Pla
Northern
Southers
Tsie Aanton
Ptt
Apol Minneapolia
Mian
Mortert
Montana
Wwe
Aecunde
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