Traders Wheat May Clear Up Big Fortunes
Traders in wheat see a surge in prices with gains over 10 cents per bushel in two days. Major players including Patten Lyehstein Armour and Seaboard export houses drive buying as spring wheat rust and Northwest losses trigger rising demand. Manitoba reports 15 percent of spring wheat affected by black rust though Saskatchewan and Alberta show no rust signals.
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Ehhoe
Ane
American Northwest
Canada
James A. Fatten
A. J. Lyehstein
Armour Interest
Wall Street
Patten
Armour Grain Company Wes
Northwest
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Saskatcheewan
Alberta
Flood Tragedy Hits Blair’s Creek Kentucky Toll Rises
Middlestore Ky Aug 3 Between 15 and 26 persons drowned and property damage occurred after a cloudburst on Blair's Creek near Taxewell Tenn In the night one person was saved along the creek and only a few have been accounted for Nine bodies have been recovered City officials and Taxewell residents organized rescue parties with communication cut off The Blairy Creek valley is 10 miles long and about 160 residents lived there early 100 believed swept away by the floodwaters flowing from the creek banks
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Middlestore
Blair's Creek
Taxewell
Tenn
Confirmation of W. Smith placed by Cummins and Kenyon
Washington August 4. Confirmation of Capt. W. and A. Smith of Iowa to the formal loan board was bolstered by Sen. Cummins and Sen. Kenyon. Republicans debated defeating him, but Iowa’s senators pushed for confirmation as the board prepares its first meeting and hearings on reorganizing the federal land bank system. Herbert Quick and others noted as contenders for leadership of the new farm loan board. Secretary McAdoo notified the four appointees of Senate confirmation.
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Washington, DD. C
W. & A. Smith
Iowa
Frmlain
Senatore Cummins
Kenyon
Tom Steele
Ted Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilwon
Herbert Quick
Washington
United States
Federal Land Bank Martriote
Witeon
Teamme
Frm Loan Commission
Herbert Quek
Cooter W. Norris
Hemi de Ae Pring
Mo Adoo
Enate
Aviat
Missouri primary results favor Lamm and Gardner in governor race
Henry Lamm of Beduli leads Jubait J Ewanger in the Republican contest for governor with 22 000 votes cast and 16 000 not yet tabulated. Frederic Gardner of Bt Louis wins the Democratic nomination with about 30 000 votes.
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Bt. Lowle
Henry Lamm
Beduli
Jubait
Ewanger
Beon
Heturn
Frederic
Gardner
Louly
Zeplin Raids Draw Warm Welcome and Casualties
German air ships raided eastern England with 40 bombs dropped. Nine horses killed and three injured. Observers along the coast reported one Zeppelin hit and seen in damaged condition. Dutch guards fired on another Zeppelin over Dutch waters. L-11 likely damaged with faulty motors.
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London
England
Andi
Texel
Friston Islands
North Holland
Tmuien
Holland
Lendend
Aue
Bull Moose Sore Plans Uncertain After Indiana Meeting
Progressive party leaders from multiple states met in Indianapolis to decide on a new convention or third ticket after the Bull Moose national committee endorsed Charles E. Hughes for president. Debate split leaders on timing and feasibility while seeking to preserve the party’s national organization.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Progressive Party
Noona Committee
Nations
Edwin M. Lee
Indianapolis
Iidiano
Matthew Kate
Massachuesetts
Cinepronerenie Tye
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Hale
National Committee
Jin Chicago
Indorsing Hughes
Bull Move National Committee
Albert Norton
St. Louis
Progressive Nations
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Bull Moose
Sevens
Violent assaults near Verdun repulsed as French gain ground
French war office reports German attempts north of the Somme and south of Fatrees repulsed while French positions shift between Menoeu and Hemwood. Seven German counterattacks on Meuse trenches halted. Verdun north bank actions see substantial French progress near Fleury. 11900 Germans captured since August first. Also mentions aviator Sergeant Chalat and Tanganyika naval duel news.
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Poria
Somme
Monnen Farm
French War Office
Verdun
Fleury
Meuse
Chalat
British and German Front Updates From Early August
Reports from Rome Paris London and Berlin describe ongoing combat actions. British lines consolidate gains along Malte Farm Longueval Mametz Fricourt Recourt and Posieres. German and Italian fronts note bombardments along the Adige valley and activity near Verdun with trench recapture claims.
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London
Malte Farm
Longueval
Mametz
Fricourt
Recourt
Posleres
Villistas surrender to de facto generals in Mexican conflict
Reports say Villistas capitulated or were captured as Gen. Jacinto Treviño announced several leaders, including Gabriel Villeda and Gregorio Caso, fell to government troops at Cerro Gordo. Other units surrendered with dozens under Lazaro Avalos and Terese Morín. Jesus Leal left for an expedition to Saltille, Torreón and Monterey ahead of disposition of forces.
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Jacinto Treving
Cerro Gordo
Gabriel Villdivieso
Vilela
Gregorio Caso
Hilario Rodriguez
la Mancha
Laxzurco Avalos
Villa
Terese Mor Nies
Niles
Col
Jesus Leal
Cleneral ‘Trevino
Saltilie
Torreon
Monterey
Sold Gypsy Girl to Two Men Is Charge
Chicago police seek returns to testify in a case involving Zorka Marko Buffalo wife of a gypsy in Colorado Springs. Marine chief of a gypsy tribe in Los Angeles is accused of swindling by taking $1 000 for Zorka s hand and later $2 000 when she agreed to marry Willan Buffalo. Marine allegedly failed to repay the $1 000 warrant issued. Zorka is 17 years old.
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Chicago
Zorka Marko Buffalo
Colorado Springs
Doseph Marine
Los Angeles
Patie
Marine
John Guy
Zorka
Chiller
Zorki
Willan Buffalo
Clay
Railroads agree to city inspection of freight tracks
Jersey City officials announce that railroads entering the city will not bring high explosive material and will comply with an inspection edict for every freight track. Frank Maguire, director of public outlets, said officials will meet railroad representatives to discuss the allegations.
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Jersey City
Jermiers City
City Commission
Frank Mague
Guards Trained to Use Machine Guns in National Guard
The War Department announced training for National Guard units in machine gun use. Readiness goals include a nine thousand round capacity per gun for target practice and field firing. The equipment reflects American design already used by Canadian troops in Europe but new to the U S armed forces.
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Waoship&ton
War Department
National Guard
Escape From Wreck Near Wingsboey
Two men escaped serious injury after an automobile plunged off a bridge near Wingsboey Ta The driver Ton Morin suffered minor injuries while James Macklin received more significant hurt in the crash pending medical attention The car engine stopped and Mori freed himself before the vehicle was fully submerged
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Wingsboey
Ton Morin
Wii Wae
James Macklin
Mori
Will Relieve Widows Plan Passes For Supplemental Periods
A London AME plan seeks 40 votes and 21,000,000 in funding to provide the full estimated point of supplementary pensions for widows. The measure would relieve existing widows and consolidate support among financial backers as votes near.
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London
AME
Paris Demonstration Quelled by Police
Geneva Aug 4 a parade in Paris drew a crowd carrying banners demanding complete democratization. Police dispersed the demonstrators with drawn swords and several persons were wounded.
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Paris
Submarine Deutschland Sails Off Atlantic Coast
A German submarine and allied warships were sighted near the Virginia capes as the Deutschland sped homeward after passing the Virginia capes last night. The convoy included the tug Timmins and a US torpedo destroyer that sighted the sub as it submerged off Old Point and Cape Henry.
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Atlantic
Denteenland
Virginia Capes
Latrel
Capes
Koenig
Hine
Timmins
Baltimore
America
Chesapeake Bay
Old Point
Ape Henrys
Gini
United States
Baltim
Deputies clash sparks violence in Kilteville areas
Deputy Sheriff Peter Wring and a Kilteville clash left him hospitalized but he was discharged by today. Disturbances in Kilteville Nelson and Leetonia escalated last night as miners and residents hurled rocks and eggs at deputies, amid claims of mothers using babies as shields.
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Bidding Miron
Ve.de
Peter Wring Ie
Pacer
Kett
Kittsville
Kilteville
Nelson
Leetonia
Strikers Clash with Police at St Louis Packing Plants
Violence erupts as workers at St Louis packing houses clash with police while marching on a heat laden track. Strikers confrontors are pursued by special policemen aboard automobile patrols amid the unrest.
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St. Lowis
St. Seouls
Relief for flood sufferers passes in Senate vote
A resolution to appropriate 150 000 dollars for flood relief in seven southern states was approved in the Senate yesterday afternoon after Republican Leader Mound blocked earlier consideration drawing protest from his party colleague.
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Washington, DE
Senate
Mound
Senator Shileldy Wilkow hold talks on bilin to contr development
Washington officials Shileldy and Wilkow conferred on bilateral development of power capacity. The session focused on policy features and potential treaty provisions, with leaders seeking broader consensus and signaling readiness for further meetings.
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Washington
Shileldy
Wilkow
Unclear prompt text on scheduling revision
The provided OCR fragment is garbled and unusable for action. It mentions timing and planning but lacks coherent events, names, or locations to summarize into a proper news item.
Berbin government declines to convoke Kerbian parliament
Corfu reports that the Berblin government refused to convene the Kerbian parliament. King Veter of Serbia and the Greek government have been advised of this development as of August 1 from Corfu.
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Corfu
Island of
Ovie
London
Berblin
Wort Haw
King Veter
Serbia
Bare Neen
Thia ‘Mentlor
Prosperous Tale of Summer Boarders
The World article outlines a summer boarding scene with a family from New York and visitors from Philadelphia. It notes a husband and wife, four children, and the cost of board, reflecting middle class mobility and urban to rural exchange. The piece emphasizes shared meals and neighborly values amid economic flourishing.
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New York
Alowe
Philadelphia
Representative Borland Attacks Packers and Prices in Congress
Washington August 3 Representative Borland of Missouri renewed his charter of a beef trust in the House. He accused packers of dividends while selling war prices to consumers and blocking an investigation. He cited stock trends and profits at Swift Armour Morris and Cudahy, claiming control over cattle markets and large economic influence. The 1915 record showed high dividends and a drastic drop in cattle herds since 1900.
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Washington
Borland
Missouri
Federal Trade Commission
Ais Gonihe
Congress
Forland
Swift Company
Armour
Carranza Names Three Mediators for U.S. Talks
Mexico City reports President Carranza has named Miguel Bonillas Alberto Pogie and another mediator to negotiate with the U S commission on the dispute. The selection will be announced in secrecy with Eliseo Arredondo confirming the appointments. The delegation plans to depart for the United States soon with Bonillas and the others en route to New York.
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Mexico City
Lenin
Bonillas
Alberto Pogie
United States
Mexico
Sener Carrer
Juan Miege
Eliseo Arredonde
Washington
New York
Senate Prepares Child Labor Act Debate Anew
Washington August 3 The Senate will take up the proposed Child Labor Act after a sequence of legislative steps. Key lawmakers warn the measure could extend debate into next week as supporters push for swift passage while opponents voice concerns over enforcement and impact.
Wittehbuieh Puts Clues Amid Times of Change
A muddled report hints at national position shifts and stalled plans as clubs face delays. Mentions of Wald, Dene, and Lefq suggest uncertain timelines and tentative actions without clear outcomes.
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Wittehbuieh
Pital
Tural
Teuton Armies Make Stand Along Bug Front
Reported Teuton forces prepare a defensive line along the Bug river as Russian pressure eases after the Dniester floods permit renewed attacks in Galicia. German forces withdraw, while Russian efforts to outflank and encircle movements around Kovel, Lemberg, and Stanislau continue with claims of shifting fronts and threatened envelopment.
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Bug
Siokhet
Jewritten
Floroge
von Pinceveen
Ceneral Kaledines
Kovel
Russtana
Husstana
Ladimir- Volek
Gas attacks and counterfire on the Euphrates front
A dated report describes enemy gas attacks from August 7 near Smorgen and Nurik, with Allied counterfire and German casualties. It notes German attempts to advance were repelled by rifle and machine gun fire after the gas waves ceased, and Allied detachments advanced from Din fort to retake positions along the Euphrates right bank at Muordtehala.
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Londons
Smorgen
Bath
Goodluck
Coeceme
Cyuemon
Karbut
Nurikoor
Din
Euphrates
Muordtehala
High mark reached in child epidemic in New York
The health department reports 217 new cases in four hours ending 1 a m and 50 deaths in the same period, with Manhattan accounting for 76 cases as the epidemic centers shift. A shipment of South and Central American monkeys arrived for Rockefeller Foundation researchers, funded by a $50,000 contribution for disease research.
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York
Aue
Fontite Parcivsia
Health Department
Manhattan
Mo Schmidt
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
Gas Price Reductions Touted by Local Riders Group
A distorted and partially readable note claims reduced crude oil prices affecting Vittshursh Ma and nearby regions. It lists several price points such as 2.40 and 1.00 plus regional references, with unclear details about timing or authority.
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Vittshursh
Aernilies
Penney Vanio
Heglend
Peale Woos
Mereor Hlagh
Bieland
Reiner
Heeroucket
Representative Keavin Proposes Banking Plan for Interstate Debt
A draft measure from Representative Keavin of Nu brisia calls for a new federal framework to regulate interstate banking. The proposal targets stability of the banking system amid evolving monetary policy and aims to curb volatile cross border capital flows.
New York Budget Proposes Extra 500000 for Police Pay
City leaders consider adding 500000 dollars to police wages as part of a budget plan. Details on allocation and impact are expected in forthcoming meetings.
Casement Hanged for Treason at Pentonville Prison
Roger Casement, former knight, was executed at Pentonville for treason after his brief trial. Witnesses described his calm demeanor as the trap fell and the crowd reacted with a mix of cheers and sorrow. Priests administered last rites and a brief procession accompanied Casement to the gallows.
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Roger
London
Roger Casement
Mintieh
Pentonville
Leon
Casement
Eillim
Mivdleses
Gaeenent
Aeenent
Cosernerdt
Iig Pricon
James Mctarrell
Roger David Casement
Matjesty
Middlesex County
PF. Hk.dlander
C Asement Ellis
Chamberlain's Wigo y Weds British Minister
In London Aug 2 a notable wedding linked Josephum Vevinda low and a British minister. The ceremony took place at an abbey with high officials present. The marriage connected key figures including the secretary of war, amid royal or noble attendees.
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London
Josephum
Wiliam
Margera Pee
Leer Nodat
At & Arelack
Chamberain
Suchusetin
Sid Llamp
Adiestl
Treaitec
Cleveland
Cabinert
Deep
Homerlain
Hare Murqule
Solinbury
Editors Meet Sets No Officers At City Diabetic Forum
A concise city briefing notes a morning meeting of the South Diabetes protection group with attendees from various teams. No officers were elected and several local figures were mentioned in passing, including Cline and Drier, in a terse report of the event.
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Flovx Wally
Mat Nore
al Pan Af
Wilson Fills Vacancy in U S Mediation Board
In Washington on August date W. W. Klanger was appointed to fill a vacancy on the United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation. The appointment comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize labor relations and settle disputes.
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Wilson
Washington
Aug
W. W. Klanger
Imonmler
United States
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