Reichstag to address military and food crisis after pope note
Berlin reports main committee of the reichstag will meet to review military and economic conditions, ease in food shortages, and the papered note from the pope. Chancellor Michaelis may gain new aides as preparations for potential reforms unfold.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Empire
Galicia
Germany
Flanders
Michaelis
Department of the Interior
Government to Ship 100000 Tons Sugar for Army Navy
The government has placed contracts for 100000 tons of sugar for army and navy needs. Price to be fixed by the food administration. At market prices the order would total between 12000000 and 15000000 dollars.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Food Administration
Pershing signs approval of U S troops in France
General Pershing declares American Expeditionary Army progressing satisfactorily in battle training after a dawn surprise visit with General Petain. He praises officers and men and notes the reception as Pershing and Petain toured camp and spoke with sharpshooter medalists.
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France
Pershing
General Pershing
General Petain
United States
Italians Drive 7500 Prisoners In Isonzo Offensive
Rome reports Italians crossed the Isonzo and captured 7500 prisoners as they renew the big offensive. Guns and many machine guns fell to Italian forces while Austrian losses mount. The forward push continues along a 37 mile front from Tolmino toward the Adriatic coast.
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Rome
Isonzo
War Department
Flanders
Benedict
Austria
Charles
Vienna
Tolmino
Adriatic Sea
War Office
Judge rules draft law constitutional in Jones case
Federal District Judge Speer held the draft law constitutional in a decision here in Mount Airy Georgia on August 21. Albert Jones a Negro represented by Thomas E Watson argued the law violated the Thirteenth Amendment prohibiting involuntary servitude.
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Mount Airy
Federal
Speer
Albert Jones
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Chicago and Kansas City Live Stock Markets Summary
Hogs and cattle prices vary across regions with receipts in the thousands. Chicago shows mixed hog bids up to 19.75 and steers around 12.50 to 15.00, while Kansas City reports hogs 18.50 to 19.40 and cattle mostly 9.00 to 14.60, with sheep markets around 9.00 to 16.50 and vegetable and fruit quotes listed for regional markets. East Buffalo notes softer cattle and higher hogs with varied dairy and produce prices.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Ewes
Steckers
East Buffalo
U S to Double Destroyer Output Amid War Fleet Push
Washington August approaches a plan to greatly expand U S destroyer production over 18 months. Secretary Daniels and ship builders target engines boilers and gear as key limits while prioritizing expanding current destroyer facilities. Vice Admiral Sims backs the tactic citing destroyers’ success against submarines in European waters.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
Navy
Sims
Baseball Results From Early Games Across Cities
Scores from Philadelphia versus Chicago show 4 8 1 with Elliott and Douglas for Philadelphia and Oeschger and Adams. Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh ends 1 5 with Miller Schmidt for Brooklyn and Marquard Wheat. Boston versus St Louis 7 14 with Meadows Horstman Packs Doak and Gingles for Boston and Allen Nebbf Barnes and ftice.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Elliott
Douglas
Oeschger
Adams
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Miller
Schmidt
Marquard
Wheat
Boston
St. Louis
Meadows Horstman
Packs
Doak
Gongales
Allen
Nebbf
Barnes
Ftice
Baseball score roundup from Detroit Cleveland and Chicago games
In Detroit New York defeated and Philadelphia beat Cleveland with late runs. In Chicago the first game saw Boston and Chicago tied 7 to 0 with Foster Bader and Thomas contributing. The second game had Chicago edged by Boston 4 to 1 with Ruth Agnew and Ci cotte delivering for Chicago.
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Detroit
R. H.E
New York
Fischer
Nanamaker
Mitchell and
Yelle
Cleveland
R. H. E. Philadelphia
Noyes
Schang
Morton
O'Neill
Chicago
Boston
Foster
Bader
Thomas
Faber
Schalk
Hoston
Meys
Ruth
Agnew
Cicotte
British airmen join ground attacks in bold aerial sorties
British airmen, short on enemy air opposition, joined Tommies in daytime and night raids on German infantry. They skimmed low to fire on machine guns and supported frontal British assaults. German raids at night continued, with up to thirty planes observed and at least one hospital damaged.
Doctor Bernfeld Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Dr. S J Bernfeld received a two year prison sentence after a court ruling. The case centered on alleged medical and professional misconduct with the judge ordering incarceration and related penalties. The decision marks a significant outcome for medical practice accountability in the region.
Student Aviator Killed at Wright School
Dayton Ohio, Aug 21. The first death at the Wilbur Wright aviation school near Dayton is student aviator R. L. Hayes who lost balance while observing a rapidly revolving propeller on a federal airplane and toppled onto the propeller, dying instantly.
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Dayton, O
Wilbur Wright Aviation School
R. L. Hayes
President names fuel dictator as US coal policy looms
Washington reports President Wilson has selected a leading national institute head as America's fuel dictator awaiting his acceptance before an official announcement. In Chicago, Or rin N. Carter closed hearings suggesting coal operators may face only 10 percent profit, down from 50 to 80 percent, amid state federal price dispute questions.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Chicago
Orrin N. Carter
Levy Mayer
Iilinelg
Coyonnes
Den
Yvetail Deaierd
the Hearit
Biet Etcaded
I W W Leaders In Spokane Declare Northwestern Strike
I W W leaders announce a strike of agricultural and construction workers in four northwestern states affecting about 56 000 workers. James Rowan and 26 alleged members were jailed by Idaho guards after protests over prison releases.
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Spokane
James 'Owan
I W. W
Aroe
Rowan
Idaho National Guardsmen
Survey River to Protect Soldiers at Camp Grant
Belvidere reports the state health department will survey the Mishwaukee river and its tributaries to identify conditions that may threaten soldiers at Camp Grant in Rockford Illinois. The effort focuses on water quality and public health for military personnel stationed there.
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Belvidere
Ill
State Health Department
Mishwaukee River
Camp Grant
Rockford
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Michalis
Victor Murdock
Fiery Kansan
Federal Trade Board
American Press Association
Mr. Murdock
Pep
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Will Parry
Kansa
Senate
U. S
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Road
Rea
W. W. Atterbury
Petain
Me Ea
Isonza
Aban
Don
Verdun
Paris
Teun
Mmeo
Earl Osborn
Garrison-on-the Hudson
N. Y
Dominick Rich
New York City
W. Pearl
St. Johns
Mich
Talen
Verdun Front
Meuse
Germaen High Command
Teutons Bemuss
Orly
Admiral
Manders
Chasers
National League
S. J. Bernfeld
Illinois
Direetor
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