Hocking Stave Mill Destroyed By Fire Frisco River Front
The stave mill owned by R B Hocking on the river front was destroyed by fire about 9 o clock Friday night with heavy losses. Insurance only 2000. Two box cars nearby saved by switch engine. This marks the second fire at the mill in recent months amid storm damage in Newport area.
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R. B. Hocking
Hocking
Newport
Iron Mountain Round House
Harry
Davis
W.S. S
French and British Advance Across Split Front Capture Prisoners
Allied forces push gains in two sectors with 1400 prisoners taken. British advance east of Hazebrouck and Flanders. French drive along Ambleny Montgobert sector. British threaten Merville area. French penetrate German lines along a four and a half mile front. Air war continues with 53 enemy planes downed. Americans take 40 prisoners near Montdidier. Berlin reports 25 Allied planes down.
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Associated Press
Nave
Hazenbrouck
Flanders
Ambleny Montgobert
Com- Peigne
Villers Cotterets
Nieppe Forest
Merville
Gerlines
Lys
Berlin
Aisne
Paris
War Office
Montdidier
Bligny
Rules Governing Red Cross Work
The rules set absolute guidance for Red Cross chapters. Work rooms must be light ventilated screened and centrally located. Workers in all departments must be neatly dressed and free from communicable diseases. Those with colds influenza or la grippe must not work.
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Red Cross
Newport Faces Yet Another Gale After Tornado
Residents recalled a recent Newport tornado as Friday night brought dark skies and lively winds at about 9 o clock. The cyclone appeared but dissipated within half an hour with some trees blown down yet no reported property damage. Rain followed the high winds with variable coverage across Jackson county.
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Newport
Jackson County
German planned intervention in Russia reported by Zurich dispatch
Zurich dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph cites German newspapers saying Berlin prepares to intervene in Russia to aid the Maximalists, with troops ready to assist to restore order.
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Russia
Zurich
Exchange
War Savings Stamps Campaign Is Started
The Newport War Savings Day celebration in Jackson county marked the campaign kickoff with modest success despite high hopes. Local organizers report mixed turnout and note favorable notices from surrounding communities while urging continued public support.
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Newport
Jackson County
American troops reach Italy as War Savings drive starts
General March announces first American troops have landed in Italy, mainly sanitary units and non combatants. Pershing to send combat troops later. New York division joins the French front. War Savings stamp sales begin in Newport with totals to date and regional results, including amounts raised at various schools and organizations.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
General March
Italy
Pershing
France
New York
American troops policing Panama under treaty authority
June 29 report from Panama Colon notes U S troops began policing Panama under a treaty allowing intervention to maintain order during elections. The Panama government protested in Washington while officials discuss disorders tied to upcoming elections.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Panama
Panama Colon
United States
Washington
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