Wild Variety Of Gems And Oddities In New York And Beyond
The piece surveys luxury jewelry windows on Broadway showing a diamond ring priced at 12,500 dollars and other gems, contrasting street vendors on Canal Street with secondhand cameras. It notes unrelated items from Ann Arbor stair repairs, a Zanzibar ruler’s paradoxical dining, safety awards on the Southern Pacific, a New Jersey bride and her family, and various global curiosities including Brazil diamond markets and Chinese sacred sites. The mix blends city life with scattered historical vignettes and brief notices.
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Doughboys Cheer King George On French Front Visit
King George toured the Somme region in August with British and American leaders, greeting American troops including Generals Pershing Nes O’Ryan and Lewis. He decorated several units, knighted French General Debeny, and praised American troops for their spirit and resolve to win a victorious peace. The monarch rode about at high speed, visited hospitals, and spoke with newspaper correspondents before departing.
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Mexico Defies Protest on Oil Decree amid War Moves
Mexico refuses foreign protest over the February oil land decree, urging court action to resolve disputes while Mexico City cites sovereign fiscal policy. In France, Marshal Foch mounts a new flanking push along the Oise to avoid heavy casualties, signaling a shift from trench fighting to maneuver warfare as open combat tests German versus Allied efficiency.
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Illinois Regiment in Picardy Battle
Washington dispatch reports the One Hundred Thirty-first Infantry of the Thirty-third Division, raised from Illinois National Guardsmen, active north of the Somme. They captured three officers, 150 men, and seven 105-millimeter guns during a counterattack repulse near Chipuly. Commanded by Maj. Gen. George Bell, the unit trained at Camp Logan, Texas. General March notes overall American divisions in France total about 81 with 40 000 to 45 000 men each, totaling nearly 1.4 million. He discusses Picardy gains, Marne front stability, and aircraft availability amid Allied offensives against a resumed German line. He criticizes the term Sammy for American troops and cites casualty uncertainties from the 28th division actions.
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Three Iowa Boys In List Today In War Casualties
Washington Aug 15 Casualties reported by the war department total 101 with 69 in action 8 died of wounds 10 died of disease 1 from other causes The list includes Killed in action Sergeant Rolfe E Heifner Titonka Ia Wounded George H Baker Graston To Died of Wounds Private Thomas T Dokken Erie Nd Died of Disease Private George E Readout Liscomb Ia
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Fate of 991 W W's to Jury Tomorrow
Chicago August 16 The big 1 W W trial in federal court will go to the jury next Thursday. Judge Landig announced after conferences with attorneys. Since April 1 the defendant list shrank from 118 to 9 as the defense, led by Secretary Big Bil Haywood, closed its evidence refuting charges of war and draft opposition.
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Arrives in France Lieutenant Magoun Sent Overseas
Lieut Carleton Magoun of Company E Three Hundred Witty flat infantry has arrived safely overseas per a telegram to his father J A Magoun. LT Ma On and other officers have proceeded to France in advance of their division.
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Senator Cummins Takes Up Packer Legislation
Washington Aug report shows Cummins examining federal trade commission findings and considering amendments to resist Packers lobbying efforts. English casualty list from London reports 6,020 casualties for the week ending today, with officer and enlisted losses noted.
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British Gain on Flanders Front
London reports increased activity on the Flanders front with slight British advances at two center positions in the salient. Picardy shows artillery fighting but no infantry actions on British lines. several raids yield prisoners and machine guns as lines push east of Meteren.
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Labor Opposes New Manpower Draft Age Change
Organized labor led by Samuel Gomperas AFL president opposes any work or fight provision in the manpower bill extending draft ages. The message was received today by Senate military committee in Washington.
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Bohemians on Verge of General Uprising
Zurich reports the Bohemian crisis grows with arms confiscated and public meetings banned. Across days, mass arrests occur and seventy Czech soldiers are executed as Hungarian garrisons are reinforced. The Muenchener Nachrichten calls the situation the most serious yet, urging unity and responsible leadership.
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Dead Soldier Heads Home After Battle Loss
Marshalltown August 15. Private George Headout of Liscomb died at a base in Huxley from fever after serving in the infantry abroad. He never saw his baby daughter born to Mrs. Grace Headout. His father Readout Headout, a local dealer, reports the loss.
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Iowa lieutenant's arms shattered by shrapnel
Aug. 16. Doc Moings reports Lieutenant Dan t, leader of a Marine company in the Hua tyth infantry, suffered grave injuries as shrapnel tore through both arms during action near Paris. The wounded officer was evacuated for treatment as reports confirm serious combat damage.
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Lassigny Claimed by French in Allied Advance
London reports Pall Mall Gazette claims Lassigny has fallen as part of a methodical French pressure threatening to seize Ribegourt and Noyon. Paris notes Humbert’s army presses toward Noyon while German defenses slow the Chaulnes-Roye region and Thiescourt plateau positions.
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Iowa Regiment Wins High Honors On French Front
Washington Aug 15 American troops in France are striking fear into Germans and two regiments lead the praise the Iowa and Alabama regiments The Iowa unit is famed for rapid advances to its objectives and is described as a splendid organization by Colonel Bennett and other officers after a meal with Con gressman Reaves and others who just returned from Europe
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New Peace Offer Expected Soon From Central Powers
Washington reports indicate Germany and Austria may submit to Wilson's self determination policy for Alsace Lorraine and Tyrolean provinces in a new peace offensive. Plebiscite hints surface as central powers seek to end the war without decisive conflict. Austria moves to replace Italian officials in Tyrol amid talks to bolster Hapsburg influence.
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Strange Malady Among European Passengers
New York reports a liner from Europe bringing 198 aboard. five passengers have died and eight more are ill with a strange disease. Officials denied Spanish influenza. Dr Ward I Cornwall said Mrs Jenalme Fuot of Mich died from bronchial pneumonia.
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Taste of air raid tactics in Karlsruhe damage and casualties
Geneva reports detailed British bombing of Karlsruhe. Northern station and arsenal hit, major explosion at the Grand Duke Sophie area. A cannon factory damaged. casualties among visitors and staff. Debris and fires described as authorities work amid confusion. warnings and evacuations noted.
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French advance in Orne valley reaches Little Switzerland region
General Humbert moves northward after a successful right wing push in the Orne valley. French forces infiltrate the ravine region nicknamed Little Switzerland, capturing prisoners and tightening control while German morale wanes amid heavy mustard gas use and disrupted lines.
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Germany orders Finns to march on Murmansk
Washington Aug 15 Germany has demanded the Finnish army prepare to march on Murmansk within two weeks, a state department bulletin reports. The Murmansk coast is held by allied forces including Americans, and the demand was described as an ultimatum.
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Concrete ships plan by Kobe builders and American firm
Tokyo August 12. Ship builders from Kobe held a conference with American Morris as the first step in a plan to build concrete ships. They intend to secure needed materials from the United States.
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Private Geyer Dead in Action in June
Washington reports from the War Department that Private Leon F. Geyer of Fort Dodge, 18th Infantry, was killed in action June 4. Relatives letters had been marked ceased for some time, though adjutant general reports showed him alive until now.
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Cheese price hits new high in Oregon record
Portland Oregon August day reports cheese reaching a new high at 30 cents a pound for jobbers prices, up two cents from the previous record as Oregon triplets note the market impact.
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Riots at Montevideo claim lives during street violence
In Montevideo on Tuesday August 13 two people were killed and over 60 wounded in a clash between troops and strikers. Gunfire and riot police actions followed a yesterday flare in the city as authorities sought to restore order amid martial unrest and transport disruptions.
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