British Troops Dominate German Lines At Posieres
London reports Posieres in the Bomme region is seized after heavy fighting lasting a month. British forces gained control of the village high ground, with counterattacks repelled. West of Posieres, terrain gains include trenches and several prisoners. Turkish fortress of Ersingan falls to Russians as they push toward the city. Russian war office notes Baraban fortress captured and southern Volhynia driving Teutonic forces back near the Sloneyka river with heavy losses to the enemy.
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London
Posieres
Bomme
Douglas Haig
Chieg
France
Verdun
Petrograd
Bar Aan
Russian War Department
Volhynia
Sloneyka
Btyr
War Office
Live Stock Studies At Fair Grounds Encampment
At the boat encampment fair grounds today, students heard three talks on live stock and related crops. Speakers included W Kruge of Great Northern on the Bilow, J G Haney of International Harvester on corn, and Crane of Great Northern Extension on forage crops like clover and alfalfa. Jake Eastgate discussed Polled Angus cattle and farm practices, with boys observing the afternoon program.
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Fair Grounds
W. Kruge
Great Northern Agricultural Division
Bilow
J. G. Haney
International Harvester Company
Grand Forks
Jake Eastgate
Airis
Ar. Eastgete
Ot Lee
Protests by U S Firms Over British Trade Restrictions
United States firms and associations send resolutions to Congress and the president urging recall of British commercial restrictions. The group cites stock ownership issues tied to German interests and considers continental European law on enemy ownership impacting American corporations.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
Senate
House of Representatives
Association
Maurice
Blumenthal
Washington
Ingrament
Jeratood
Women Balloon Ascents Highlight Grand Forks Fair
Two Indy balloonists Miss Adams and Miss Lawrence assist aeronaut Walter Raub at the Grand Forks fair. They will ascend in a red, white and blue balloon and perform parachute drops from high altitude as part of the afternoon program. Weather may push timing past 4 p m but the ascent will occur as soon as possible after racing ends. Raub notes his altitude will be reached faster than in prior years and praises the demonstration of women daring.
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Indy
Adams
Lawrence
Walter Raub
Grand Forks Fair
Souda
Aub
Qeatersag
Mims Adams
Prominer
Bn Eazeall
Twinn Lawrence
Agsintanta
Raub
Fairs Association
Mr. Reub
England Expands Munitions Output in War Debate
London reports in the House of Commons that Dr Christopher Addison stated the munitions department aims to reduce US contracts by increasing British production. He indicated efforts include expanding factory construction and equipment to manufacture explosives under new measures.
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London
House of Commons
Christopher Addison
Department of Munitions
United States
Department Harentae
Sensible Shoes for Women Planned in Chicago Meeting
Chicago July 36 styles of shoes will be common stock rather than high tops next season according to Illinois Shoe Dealers Association manufacturers at their convention. Shortage of dyes and a rise in prices are noted with predicted increases of twenty to forty percent in shoe costs.
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Chicago
Illinois
Crowds Flock to Grand Forks Great Fair Day
Crowds from northern North Dakota descend on Grand Forks for the grand fair program. Excursion trains from Hannahsin the Great Northern and Northern Pacific arrive around noon, with Midway, vaudeville, and Patterson shows opening early. Balloon ascent by Lawrence and Raub draws large crowds, auto polo teams perform, judging proceeds, and concessions report smooth operation with no arrests.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks
Hannahsin
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Pembina
Crowis
Patterson
McClure Must Leave England After Liner Arrival
American publisher McClure was detained by British authorities on arrival of the liner Philadelphia and ordered to depart for the United States. Government officials confirmed he could not remain in England and will proceed home.
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London
McClure
Philadelphia
States
Gallerie
oMeiala
Ieland
All Children Must Have Certificates in New York
New York reports an order requiring certificates for anyone under 16 to leave home. Federal agents and carriers cooperate. tickets sold only with certificate. Deaths and new cases rise over 24 hours ending yesterday. 38 deaths and 150 new cases across the five boroughs.
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New York
Iso
Eman
aSgeons
Tles
Aviator to Defy Death at the Big Fair Event
Mechanician Tynan Bauter, who served Beachy in the capacity, is noted in a fragmentary report about an aviator who will defy death at the big fair. The text is garbled and names and details are incomplete.
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Ight
Car- Adame
Tynan Bauter
Beachy
Mma
NO VERDICT IN MUELLER TRIAL AT JAMestown
Jamestown North Dakota July 26 The trial of Zonner staskeller for the murder of Frederick Hine ended without a verdict Mueller's defense argued insanity at the time of the accident that injured Mueller's head and related events. The record notes the trial produced no immediate report or verdict.
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Jamestown
N. D
Zonner Staskeller
Frederick Hine Wiees
Mueller
Erie
More Trouble by the I. W. W.
In Ellendale WD July 36 a dispute over 40 cents an hour and an eight hour day sparks tension as the I W W invasion nears. Officials fear life and farm feeds are at risk as authorities move to oust the group after the arrest of a member amid a city influx. Sheriff Bishop outlined steps to suppress the I W W presence.
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Bilevdsta
Ellendale
Bheritt
I. W
Attempted Robbery Foiled by Farmer in Hulbert
Four men tried to rob the First National Bank of Hulbert Oklahoma thirty miles east of Muskogee. A farmer living a mile east of town phoned bank officials about suspicious horsemen. The bank was locked and the four men, after threatening residents, rode away.
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Muskogee
Okla
Hulbert Okla
Here
Grand Forks Fair Showcases Wide Auto Exhibit
At the Grand Forks fair Machinery Hall features a large auto show with 1817 Dodge models by McKinney Fuller of Grand Forks and booths by Simpson and Moore. Cars from Mitchell, Buick, Ford, Hupmobile, Paige, Cadillac, and Briscoe fill the displays, with notable interest in the Gradebaker six and the Glide. The Dakota Auto company and Fargo dealers present expanding lineups as new buildings rise nearby.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks Fair
McKinney-Fuller Motor Company
Grand Forks
Kinney-Fuller Company
Frm
Dacotah Hotel
Instant Make
Buyera
Eceenrenat
Leo Sales Company
Gtllwater
Minn
Moore
Sestheny
Ford
Moore Company
Mitchell
Durle
W. D. Groseclose
Saupennne
Northwest
Hupmobile Company
Minneapolis
BB. Briggs
Seniue
Asato Co
Dakota
Dakota Auto Company
Case Inc
Ene Auto Company
Teal 6
Fargo
Paige
Cealics
Cadillac
Ota Auto Com
In Car
Express
W. Hi. Workman
Sims Auto Company
Buick
Glide
Briscoe
Casper Olson
Avery Company
Gildeon
BJ Harris Fargo
Rena Pe Aiga
Schon Killed His Wife And Burned Body Tragedy At Ellendale
In Ellendale North Dakota on July 26 Nicholas Behan killed his wife during a quarrel and burned her body to hide the crime. He then slashed his throat and leaped toward a slough but was rescued by Sheriff W R Bishop. The four daughters fled home as the truth surfaced after a delayed confession and the burned body had been found two weeks earlier.
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Herald Specie
Ellendale
N. D
Nicholas Behan
W. R. Bishop
Schon
Bchon
Deutschland Submerged at Dock in River
Baltimore and Washington report tense exchanges as German submarine Deutschland and Bremen efforts provoke Allied officials. Captain Koenig and crew navigate papers for entry while the North Carolina and two torpedo boats position off Old Point Comfort. Officials resent incursions into American waters amid questions of international law.
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Baltimore
Dentachland
Paul Koenig
William Prusaé
Boston
Bremen
Atlantia Staboard
Washington
Offdala
Chesapeake
Germany
Virginia Capes
Archbishop Opposes Home Rule in Dublin Letter
The Archbishop of Dublin condemns home rule tactics in Parliament and warns of an awful national prospect. His letter, amid Irish party tensions, condemns current conduct and urges caution as the issue lingers in policy debates.
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Dublin
William
Irish Party
Spain battered by unprecedented hurricane in multiple provinces
Madrid reports a hurricane of unprecedented violence ravaging Saragossa Soria Valladolid Leon and Pontrera. Torreon village destroyed and three churches carried away near Atrea Aragon. Eleven bodies recovered. damage vast. Interior minister to propose relief for stricken districts many ruined.
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Madrid
Paris
Saragossa
Soria
Valladolid
Leon
Pontrera
Torreon
Atrea
Aragon
Alstricts
Mont
Former Manitoba Ministers Plead Not Guilty in Court
In Winnipeg authorities report former Manitoba ministers entered not guilty pleas today. Sir Rodmond Roblin former premier and two colleagues faced arraignment before Judge Preference Sharges. The court ordered a joint trial for the trio with crown cases to be heard separately on some counts.
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Winnipeg
Rodmond Roblin
G. R. Caldwell
J. Zoasen
Manitoba
Illinois Hughes Campaign Begins
The Illinois campaign for Hughes opens with a focus on policy and leadership. Key figures and party supporters announce efforts to mobilize voters, outlining campaign goals and outreach across communities.
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Illinois
Hughes
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