Japan and United States Unity Highlighted in Senate Visit
Viscount Ishii's Senate address in Washington praises friendship and mutual respect between Japan and the U S. Senator Saulsbury calls the gathering a symbol of international fraternity and condemns German influence as a threat to peace in Eastern Asia. Ishii vows continued alliance to defend liberty and oppose German aims.
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Saulsbury
Germany
Washington
Japan
Viscount Ishii
Senate
Marshal
Tsing Tau
Pacific
Asia
Ishii
America
Premier Kerensky Young Russian Leader Who Is Seeking to Defeat Foes
The article profiles Alexander Kerensky, a prominent Russian political figure, detailing his rise and aim to consolidate power amid opposition factions. It outlines his leadership role and the challenges facing his government.
Bulgarian Socialist Foresees Bolshevik Revolt in Russia
Bulgarian socialist M. Kirkoff predicts a Maximalist revolt in Russia to gain power. He cites a Berlin Vossische Zeitung interview and ties the signal to Kronstadt and the Baltic Fleet under Lenine influence after his Stockholm contacts.
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Copenhagen
Russia
M. Kirkff
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Kirkoff
Benin
Stockholm
Ronstadt
Baltic
Nikolai Lenine
Flint Soldier Held For Shooting Fray
Rochester New York August 31 G E McCarrell of Port Byron New York seriously wounded with three bullets. James P Richard Ryan of Flint is held on assault charges. Ryan says he chased McCarrell after losing 80 dollars in Clyde hotel lobby. He claims navy service nine years and reenlisted.
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Rochester
N. Y
G. E. McCarrell
Port Byron
Clyde
James P. Richard Ryan
Flint
McCarroll
Ryan
McCarrell
Navy
Holdup Man Fires On Chicago Detectives In IDed Shootout
Aug 31 Chicago reports three detective sergeants shot and over a dozen officers narrowly escaped. Police maintained a two hour standoff at 2627 Thomas street with Edward Wheed, a counterfeiter, who surrendered after a double murder and robbery at Winslow Brothers plant.
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Chicago
Thomas Street
Edward Wheed
Winslow Brothers
Price fixed at 2.20 per bushel for 1917 wheat
President Wilson announced a $2.20 per bushel price for the 1917 wheat crop after the Garfield price fixing committee of the Food Administration submitted a unanimously adopted report following days of deadlock.
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Washington
Wilson
Garfield
The
Food Administration
Verdun and Aisne Front Violence Rages
Violent artillery fighting continues on the Verdun front between Avocourt and Hill 304 and on the Aisne front. German reconnoitering forces north of Courieres wood were repulsed as artillery battles occur at intervals along the lines.
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Paris
Verdun
Avocourt
Hill 304
Aisne
Courieres Wood
Avecourt
Italians Close In Upon Tolmino In Austro Latin Front
London reports Italy’s offensive reaches second stage with dominance at the Bainsizza plateau and Tolmino as target. Cadorna’s forces push northward, with eastward drives toward Chiapovano valley. Austrian resistance stiff, airship support aiding advances. French dispatch notes German Verdun attacks repulsed and artillery activity along Meuse.
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London
Italy
Bainsizza
Cadorna
Tolmino
Montecco
Rome
Chiapovano
Trieste
Gorizia
War Office
Panovizza Wood
Carso
Clippacco
Dosso Falli
Trentino
Stelvis
Carnia
Tofane
Teton
Meuse
Verdun
Courieres Wood
Vaux-Les-Palameix
Insurance for U S Soldiers Cut Down
Washington, Aug. 31. The administration war insurance bill was favorably reported by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee with two changes. The maximum policy limit was reduced to 5000 dollars from 10000. The widow's allowance after remarriage was removed, bars compensation.
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Washington
Administration War Insurance
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Commission on Benedict peace note meets in Berlin
The German chancellor’s commission on Benedicts peace note held its first session in Berlin. Chancellor Michaelis presided as the panel met about two and a half hours. Adjournment followed pending Vienna Constan tispale and Sofia reports on the note's reply.
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Amsterdam
Benedict
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Michaelis
Vienna
Constantirsple
Sofie
Goodby Kisses as Men Leave For Training Camps
Local soldiers bid farewell to loved ones before departing for training camps. Families gather at the town center as buses prepare to transport troops. The scene captures small town support and the uncertainty of deployment dates.
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Goodby
New Emperor Charles I of Austria Aims for Peace
Dispatches from the war zone report Emperor Charles I of Austria hurrying to the battles with Italy and pursuing peace. The monarch is described as a strong peace advocate, once called a peace Kaiser by Deputy Hauser who credited the emperor with backing for peace.
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American Press Association
Charles I
Austria
Hausen
Hauser
UNREGISTERED ALIENS FREED IN CHICAGO RULING
Three hundred aliens held in Chicago and nearby areas for failure to register under the selective conscription act will be released after Attorney General Gregory instructed local authorities no further prosecutions are needed. The move follows a Mexican consul appeal noting many detained Mexicans were innocent. Similar releases are expected nationwide.
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Chicago
Gregory
Department
Edmando F. Martinez
Chisago
Red Cross to Aid Sanitation Near Army Cantonment
The Red Cross will assist Washington public health authorities at Columbia to stamp out malaria by eradicating mosquitos and improving milk and water purity for civilians. Inspectors will survey camp grounds within a mile radius to prevent water contamination and work with army officers. Dr. W. H. Frost of the Public Health Service is directing the sanitary effort.
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Washington
Red Cross
Columbia
D. C
Army
W. H. Frost
Public Health Service
New Orleans
New York
Navy Secretary Daniels Opens Charleston Plant With War Aim
Secretary Daniels declares the navy will build until peace treaty is signed and urges government owned plants. He tours Charleston as ground is broken for a $2,000,000 naval projectile factory, the first unit of a planned $15,000,000 program. Admiral Vietcher and Capt. Clark accompany him.
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Daniels
Charleston
W. V
Auc
America
Vietcher
Atlantic
George Clark
Reuben Bakehus
Navy
Oneesman Takes 30 Germans in Verdin Fight
Allen Blount of St Louis reports he took thirty prisoners single handed at Verdin and was wounded slightly in the hand. He has been proposed for the war cross with palm by the French authorities. The note appears in Paris Aug 31.
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France
Allen Blount
St. Louis
Paris
Richard Blount
Foreign Legion
Verdin
Boston Probes Coal Profits After FTC Report
The estate general's office in Boston opened an investigation into coal dealers following a federal trade commission report alleging unreasonable profits. The inquiry targets conditions highlighted by the FTC study and the impact on local consumers.
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Boston
Estate Aliormncy General’s Office
Federal Trade Commission
Baseball results from Philadelphia games reported
The first game in Philadelphia ended 8 to 4 with Ragan and Tragresser for the home team. The second game saw Boston win 9 to 3 with Hughes and Tragresser noted, while Philadelphia lost 4 to 0 with Rixey and Acuns pitching for the visitors.
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Philadelphia
Ve Ton
Ragan
Tragresser
Adelphia
Bender
Kiliifer
Boston
Lughes
Tragr
Rixey
Acuns
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Federal Yard
United States
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Onesman
Reichstag Bo'y Fojourns
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Tavastia
National League
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W. L. Pet
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