Germany reports defeat of five Russian corps in East Prussia
News by Associated Press from Aug 29 notes Berlin claims five Russian army corps south of Allenstein were defeated by Austrians and Germans. Reports conflict on Russian advances toward Koenigsberg and Lemberg. Also mentions British losses at St Quentin and a cargo freighter Macedonia leaving New Orleans.
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East Prussia
Associated Press
Ferlin
Allenstein
Berlin
Noenigsberg
St. Petersburg
Koenigsberg
Lemberg
Galicia
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
St. Quentin
France
Cambria
Paris
Boulogne
Copenhagen
Austria
Washington
United States
Montreal
Lourvain
Rhine crossing reported by Basel dispatch
Basel dispatch says three German corps two Austrian corps and large siege artillery crossed the Rhine today near Rome on August 29.
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Rome
Basel
Rhine
Russians Occupy Koenigsberg and Allenstein
Paris dispatch says The Russian army has fully invested Koenigsberg and occupied Allenstein in East Prussia. German forces retreat as the war continues.
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Paris
War Office
Koenigsberg
Allenstein
East Prussia
France Reports New Army Formed For Offensive
London dispatch says an unconfirmed report claims France has formed a new army of about 200000 men to strike against Germany. The item notes the report is not yet verified.
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France
London
Senate Confirms McReynolds as Supreme Court Justice
Washington on August 29 The Senate confirmed attorney general McReynolds as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in a landmark nomination.
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Washington
Senate
McReynolds
Supreme Court
Aswell Captures All Parishes in Eighth District
Natchitoches Aug 28 James B Aswell defeated Thomas W Perrin for the Democratic nomination for Congress by about four thousand majority. Aswell carried every parish in the district including La Salle Perrin home parish. Final tallies show Rapides Avoyelles La Salle Natchitoches and other parishes giving Aswell broad support.
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James B. Aswell
Thomas W. Perring
Congress
Eighth Congressional District
Alexandria
Louisiana
James B. Asweil
Thomas W. Perrin
Aswell
Perrin
Hood Unopposed for Louisiana Senate Nomination
In Baton Rouge on Aug 29 Senator T L Hood of West Monroe remains unopposed for the Democratic nomination as Steve Holstein withdraws from the Fifth District Board of Equalization race. Holstein dated his withdrawal Aug 25 at Monroe and seeks return of his 250 deposit. Governor names five delegates to the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology in Washington Oct 25.
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Baton Rouge
Steve Holstein
Board of Equalization
Fifth District
Hebert
T. L. Hood
West Monroe
Holstein
Hood
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Washington, D. C
Joshua G. Baker
New Orleans
C. C. Luzenberg
Phanor Breazeale
Natchitoches
Ben C. Dawkine
Monroe
Robert O. Randle
Death of Noel H Beard in Monroe
Noel H Beard died at St Francis Sanitarium at 1 45 am after surgery revealed an incurable disease in its advanced stage. He was a noted Monroe figure with ties to Central Savings Bank and Trust Company. He is survived by his young wife Miss Medeline Bernhardt and an infant son, his parents Mr and Mrs J C Beard, and delayed plans for a funeral as relatives travel from Colorado.
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Noel H. Beard
St. Francis Sanitarium
Mr. Beard
Monroe
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Beard
Medeline Bernhardt
J. C. Beard
A. H. Bernhardt
Colorado
Appalling Losses on Both Sides Reported in War Front
An official war department communique says front from Somme to Vosges shows constant situation with German forces slowing as exhausted armies halt. It cites appalling German casualties including two regiments merged after heavy losses leaving only about sixty men of the combined unit.
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Paris
War Department
Department of
Somme
France
Vosges
France Vows Resolve in War Crisis Message
Paris reports the cabinet issued a manifesto urging French unity and sacrifice as World War I rages. The call praises Allied progress, promises steadfast defense, and pledges continued national effort and confidence toward eventual victory.
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Paris
France
Dublin farmer shoots wife in barricaded siege
Clarksdale Miss August 29 Cummins Lisle a white farmer of Dublin Miss allegedly shot and killed his wife after a quarrel over children. He held off officers and neighbors all night in a barricaded home but surrendered this morning when promised protection.
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Associated Press
Clarksdale
Miss
Lisle
Dublin
British Fleet Sinks Four German Warships in Friday Battle
British naval forces defeated four German warships in a Friday engagement. The clash involved intense fighting at sea with decisive action by the British fleet, details outlining ships sunk and strategic impact.
British forces augmented by Indian troops on French soil
British naval action in Heligoland Bight reports heavy fighting with German ships. Mainz and Coeth class cruisers sunk. Amethyst and Laerter damaged but fleet afloat. Ship losses unclear but British casualties were light. Also notes liquor law debates and Detroit G A R encampment preparations.
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London
David Beetty
Heligoland Bight
Mainz
Amethyst
Laerter
New Zealand
Beatty
Moore
Christian
Goodenough
Tyrwitt
Plan to use warehoused cotton as currency basis urged
A special committee report approved by Secretary McAdoo proposes notes secured by warehoused receipts for cotton, tobacco, and naval stores at 75 percent of face value. Eight cents a pound loans on cotton are suggested, to help producers hold product until foreign trade resumes and prices stabilize.
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Washington
McAdoo
Conference of
United States
Indian troops to reinforce British forces in France
London reports native troops from India are en route to join the British army in France. Lord Kitchener and the Marquis of Crewe said reinforcements would fill gaps and that Indian soldiers should fight alongside British troops, with frontier security maintained despite heavy drafts.
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India
London
France
House of Lords
Marquis of Crewe
Lord Kitchener
Europe
Vihe Marquis
The Sheppard Hobson Bill debated in local circles
Opponents to Judge Wilson reference a circulated report about the Sheppard Holson bill. The spelling variants hint at a contested legislative proposal influencing judicial campaigns. Community discussion focuses on potential impacts and political alignment surrounding the measure.
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Wilson
Sheppard-Holson
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