French Aviators Press German Lines in East Front Battles
French aviators conducted raids against German targets as forces clash in the Baltic and Western front theatres. Reports describe captures of prisoners and machine guns, bombardments on railway hubs, and evacuations near Olita and Brest Litovsk as Russian and German units trade advances and retreats.
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Premier Berden's Canada Tour Aims at War Supplies
London reports Sir Robert Berden plans to press Canada’s role in war material production. After meetings with Lloyd George and others, he returns to encourage munitions output and possible wartime parliament decisions. He praised Canadian troops and pledged support to wounded soldiers. Free pants advertised at Scotland Woolen Mills.
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Attempted shooting of Bishop of Winona Diocese
In Winona Minnesota Bishop Patrick Heffren was shot in his library by Rev. Father A Lesehes a demented priest who had sought an appointment. The attacker fired twice with a 22 caliber revolver wounding the bishop and himself was arrested at St Marys College. The bishop remains conscious and hopeful for recovery. The assailant, 46, of French birth, is jailed in Winona County.
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Miners Strike Again in South Wales Coal Fields
London dispatch reports nearly ten thousand miners in South Wales walked out as dissatisfaction with Walter Runciman award grows. Miners accuse him of going behind Lloyd George deals and seek renewed promises, despite earlier concessions tied to wartime coal supply.
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MACHINE GUNS NOT WANTED
Ottawa reports that individual contributions for machine guns have nearly ceased after news that Canada has enough weapons for its forces. Municipalities and groups pursuing a fixed gun quota may not finish, while disabl ed soldiers relief appeals gain public support and may draw further donations to aid returned heroes.
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Santa Fe Wreck Near Date Creek Causes Fatalities and Injuries
The northbound Santa Fe train from Phoenix to Prescott wrecked on a bridge weakened by a cloudburst at Date Creek, seventy miles north of Santa Fe. Four people were killed and twelve injured as the span collapsed after the engine passed. The smoker sank while the sleeping car stayed on the track.
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German Ambassador Warns of Actions Over Sinking Ship
Washington reports Count Venn Ternstorrt says Berlin will give full satisfaction to the United States over the sinking of the White Star liner Nrabte. He adds Germany would act beyond a mere disavowal if the Arabic was sunk without warning.
Million Bushel Prospects for Bowoland Wheat Output
Report on Bowoland area wheat prospects notes about 800 geeres in the district with average yields expected to exceed initial estimates. Weather is seen as the main factor delaying harvest with field work set to begin by early September. Local workers are being mobilized by the Howesland board of trade to support the season.
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Punished to Full Extent for Conspirators Says Attorney General
The Attorney General said warrants were issued for arresting alleged conspirators and that the guilty would be punished to the full extent of the law, regardless of rank or former power. He described the task as unpleasant but necessary to prosecute fully.
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Austrian Cave Army Advances Split Russian Forces East
Austrian forces push eastward from Kovel and divide Russian troops into two fighting groups that fail to coordinate, according to front line commanders’ reports received via London.
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Kovel
Submarine menace claims said to be in hand
London reports that the submarine menace is well in hand according to Marloof Selborne president of the board of agriculture speaking to land owners. British officials have noted few submarine losses beyond one recently announced with claims of nets and hunting methods across the English Channel.
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