France and Britain Launch Attacks Heavy Fighting On Fronts
London Aug 4 The British government moved to convoy all British and allied merchant ships after the liner Athenia was sunk by an outside explosion 200 miles northwest of Ireland en route from Liverpool to Montreal. The loss of life was believed small. survivors were rescued under guns of British destroyers as a rescue fleet patrolled the sea.
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London
Athenia
United States
Ireland
Liverpool
Montreal
Treland Conight
Veskein
Dua
Greenock
Scotland
Galway
Tomore
Planes En Route To Canal Bases Caught in Storm
War department announced three of 30 P-36 pursuit planes en route to the Panama Canal zone were accounted for after a storm over the Dulec ult off Costa Rica. A search to reinforce canal defenses would start at daybreak. The group left San Antonio, Texas, last week and included a B-15 bomber and a transport plane.
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Washington
Panama Canal Zone
Costa Rica
Canal Zone
Panoama Canal
San Antonio
Texas
American scientist passenger on Athenia
Dr John Lawrence former South Dakota and scientist at the University of California Berkeley was among passengers aboard the British liner Athenia. His father, Dr C G Lawrence, is president emeritus of Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen. Lawrence had attended two medical meetings this summer in Norway and Scotland.
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Sioux Falls
Athenia
John Lawrance
Scientiar
University of California At Berkeley
de. C. G. Lawrence
Northern State Teachers College of Aberdeen
John Lawrence
Norway
Scotland
Sheep herder burned to death near Craig as forest fire grows
A sheepherder from Benttooth ranch near Craig was found burned to death when his cabin burned and a forest blaze spread to 800 acres. Investigators say the fire started from a left burning stove and the man apparently slept through the blaze. A dog perished in the cabin and the sheriff noted little about the man's background. Forest officials reported the fire may have burned between 700 and 800 acres, with CCC crews aiding the effort and forest service personnel traveling to the site.
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Craig
John Anders
Benttooth
Anders
Wyoming
Jim McGregor
Beartooth
Sherrie O'Connell
Forest Service
C.C.C
William Raultter
Percy Melle
Hele National Forest
Jant Verne Collis
the Tate
Tincohy Trend
Andere
Wagnar Creek
Nation's breadbasket well stocked for stress
The nation’s breadbasket remains ample across commodities despite war fears. Meat supplies are abundant and cheap while grain stocks stay heavy. Export demand boosts lard prices and daily trading volumes. Agriculture Secretary Wallace urged farmers to stick to crop plans despite European hostilities.
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Chicago
Tovola
Germany
Poland
Gsilos
Demanitaince
Agriculure
Wallace
Gread
Praia
Helena School Children Return To Duties
Helena opens for the new term as about 2050 students, boys and girls, report to their respective institutions. Freshmen registered last week will begin classes Wednesday morning. Superintendent Templeton and all teachers attended prep meetings, with principal staff from Bryant School and Nolan High present after European travels raised concern over delays.
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Melena
Parochul
Nutamion
Tintin
Helena Ughschon
Whey
O F Schoola Mayra
P Templeton
High Acho
Ming Alice Faders
Bryant School
Mins Nya Lattack
Nolean Sigh
Eng- Ush
Hoth
Europe
German attack pushes into Polish corridor cities
Warsaw reports German land and air assault capturing Bydgoszcz and Grudziadz as fighting rages along the corridor. The Polish general staff cites heavy resistance and notes Grudziadz lies on the Vistula and Bydgoszcz about 40 miles southwest, with strong German pressure in the south of the corridor.
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Warsaw
Bydgoszex
Grudaiids
Grutzlads
Vistula
Danzig
Wydgoszcz
Grnndzlada
TyAgovzer
Grndriads
Patteh
British Open Air Attacks On Nazi Foes
London reports wartime action as British aircraft strike German battleships near Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel, sinking vessels and damaging defenses. The Ministry of Information says RAF losses were minimal amid heavy anti aircraft fire, marking the first confirmed clash between British and German forces.
Naval Convoys Now Considered for U S Refugee Ships
Washington Sept 4 The sinking of the liner Athe nia and perilous abroad conditions drove the United States to bar travel to Europe except in imperative cases Officials weighed plans for convoying American ships carrying refugees from Europe to safety Under new state department rules travel requires documentary evidence of absolute necessity and misstatements in passport applications may incur up to five years in prison and a 2000 fine.
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Washington
Athenia
United States
Europe
Ima
Fornia Purposa
Gcaribean Sea
State Department
Aomenne
Europa
Pasaparta
Thompson trophy race postponed due to wind and rain
Cleveland reporters note the Thompson Trophy race, a premier aviation event, was postponed today until Tuesday at 2 40 p m H S T because of wind and rain affecting the big speed event in 1930 era coverage.
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Cleveland
Cvews
American Aviation
Danish Port Bombed by Unidentified War Plane
Danish seaport of Esbjerg, 49 miles north of the German border, was bombed by an unidentified aircraft. One woman killed and several injured as four bombs fell on the harbor area. Government dispatches inquiries. Germany denies involvement. Other regional tensions include a Greek steamship attacked near Sweden and the Danish ship Hove sinking after a collision. Officials pursue the bomb’s nationality and the wreckage of the fallen device.
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Sonenhagen
Wenmark
Repl
Wibjerg
Ine
Manneh
Europe
Hoate
Corman Ring Felds
Wheeler Not Changed Mind on U S Neutrality
Anaconda September 4 Senator Wheeler spoke to about two thousand at a Wind Annual gathering asserting no shift in his policy supporting direct aid to Allied nations and opposing propaganda that would push the United States toward drawing or aiding in a European war. He urged a peaceful course seeking democratic renewal and reaffirmed his bid for re election to the Senate.
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Anaconda
Lam— Rona
Tor Wheeler
Tin
Wheeler
United States
Cours
Drei Dentzen
Widon
Senate
Borah Sees Neutral Path With War Avoidance Plan
Senator Borah of Idaho says he would cooperate with a Ray Program to keep the nation out of war but declines to comment on President Teosevelt speech. He asserts details cannot be foreseen now yet emphasizes unity and a strong aim to prevent division while pursuing neutrality.
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Poland Springs
Maine
Benator Witllau
Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations
Ray
Ania
Teosevolt
French Strike at Nazi Line and British Hit German Fleet
London reports RAF carried out a successful attack on German fleet vessels at Wilhelmshafen and Brunsbüttel with several direct hits on a battleship and damage to another. French forces on the western front launched a double flanking move to relieve pressure on Poland while Voland’s forces on the eastern front reportedly intensified offensives against Germany. The French army and air force aimed at Maginot line positions and Siegfried line crossings as the British fleet moved into battle areas in the Western Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches.
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London
British
Ministry of Information
Royal Air Force
Wilhelmshafen
Brunsbuttel
Kiel Canal
Schilling Road
Paris
New York
France
Poland
Voland
Germany
Siegfried Line
Westen
Mediterranean
Mratemia Huck
Convinee
Lion
North Africa
Engiish
Atlantic
Helena Labor Day Parade Draws 3400 in Central Park
A large crowd of over 3,400 gathered at Central Park for Helena's second annual Labor Day observance. Speaker Figens Overly addressed workers on wartime labor impacts while Burris traced labor history. The parade awarded prizes to unions for the Elena funboat float, clerks, hodcarriers, and printers. Activities included athletic contests throughout the afternoon.
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Mary
Mendes
Helena ‘Traten and
Labor Assembly
Central Park
Figens
Four Nations Declare Neutrality In War
The Associated Press reports Spain Argentina Brazil and Guatemala declared neutrality amid the European conflict. Spain and Argentina urged calm while Brazil and Guatemala said they would refrain from taking sides as hostilities continued.
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Associated Press
Spain
Argentina
Brazil
Guatemale
Paris Blackout Ordered as Air Raid Feared
New York reports indicate a Paris blackout was ordered with fear of an air raid. The Mutual Broadcasting System received a pre arranged note suggesting a blackout, but could not confirm if an actual raid was in progress. Other sources corroborated the information though details remained undisclosed.
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Paris
New York
Mutual
Independent Merchants Seek Law Against Profiteering
The Independent Merchants association of Montana urged President Wilson to push Congress to curb war profiteering in essential goods. A telegram from FA R Albin of Billings argues prices of necessities rose postwar and wage earners face intolerable burdens without protections. He urges action to curb profiteering and stabilize the economy for workers.
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Washington
Independent Merchants Association of Montana
Moo Velt Inday
Birton K. Wheeler
Mont
FA. R. Albin
Bilin
Indepen Merchants. Association of Montana
Wader
Singte
Lmwtamwe
Mme
Pein
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