Russian Drive Breaks Teutonic Lines Near Dniester
Russian southward push reports a breach in Teutonic lines along the Dniester in the Stanislau region. Berlin concedes Austrian German retreat, Teutons regroup to halt the Russians as activity continues along the front with Italian and Balkan actions surrounding Gorizia and Doiran.
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London
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Galicia
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Hallez
Trieste
Isonzo
Goritza
Somme
Bazentin-le-Petit
Pozieres
Haig
Sommie
Austrians Lose 50 000 at Goritza in Balkan Drive
United Press dispatches from Rome report Austrian losses at Goritza exceeding 50 000 including killed wounded and prisoners. Italian forces push east of Goritza pursuing retreating Austrians toward the Lubiana plains. French at Doiran station north of Saloniki report capture of the station and surrounding high ground as allies prepare a major Balkan offensive amid mixed fronts on the western eastern and Italian theaters.
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Saloniki
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Doiran
Rome
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Schon Pass
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Balkans
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London
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Cadorna
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Lechia
Berlin
Balkan
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Sarrail
Serbia
Stall Forte
Demirhissar
Publishers Delay Inquiry On News Print Paper Prices
The Federal Trade Commission says delays in its news print price probe result from publishers hesitating to answer inquiries. Publishers fear disclosures to manufacturers might cut supplies, but the commission promises confidentiality. A large investigative force is reviewing records from newsprint makers and jobbers in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Federal Trade Commission Today
Washington
Death Toll Rises From Charleston Flood Disaster
Reports from rescue parties in Charleston WV indicate at least seventy five dead with seventy five more bodies recovered. Militiamen and crews struggle to reach submerged towns as new roads are built. Property losses in the three valleys are estimated, likely under two million dollars. about twelve thousand are homeless.
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Charleston
Teventy
Hughes Defends Americanism in North Dakota Tour
Charles E Hughes Republican presidential nominee spoke in Dickinson and Grand Forks, ND, Aug 11, urging "Dominant Americanism" and denouncing wasteful government. He criticized the rivers and harbors bill and pledged to stop pork-barrel spending if elected. He scheduled an evening address in Billings, Montana, amid hoarseness from continuous campaigning.
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Dickinson
N. D
Charles E. Hughes
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America
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Mandan
Fargo
Charles FB. Hughes
Billings
Mont
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Yanch
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Miles City
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Wilson
Congress
Hughes
United States
Burton
Grand Forks
Two More Plague Cases Reported In Wisconsin
Madison Wis Aug 11 reports of two more cases of infantile paralysis were received by the state board of health today One case occurred in Osceola Polk county and the other in Green Valley Shawano county The total of thirty eight cases have been reported in the state to date
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United Press
Madison
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Osceola
Polk County
Green Valley
Shawano County
Diverse Local Happenings Include Club Show And Trials
Reports from New York Yonkers and Cicero highlight a musical show by a Sunset club of six year old women despite a 35 degree temperament a cabaret singer seeking divorce over marital strains and a shattered Beethoven bust. In Yonkers parrots replace roosters as the court weighs noise disputes while Cicero residents urge higher taxes for schools.
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United Press
New York
Sunset Club
Heary
Tusserbroack
Beethoven
Munition Profit Taxed Under New Bill Proposal
Washington Aug 1 Democratic members of the senate finance committees propose a flat ten percent tax on net profits of all munition makers and their component parts. The Simmons plan estimates about 45 million dollars yearly, 11 million less than the House. Tax applies to products sold in the United States and abroad, with a one year sunset and restrictions on explosive manufacture.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Wireless From Bremen Sparks Mystery Signal
A Bremen type wireless call tracked to Seagate station stirs doubt it came from a ship. Operators report a low power Baltic style signal about fifty miles off shore. Bremen signature messages hint at a prank by an amateur station, with possible other sightings near New Orleans and Sandy Hook.
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United Press
New, Fork
Bremen
Deutschland
Wireless
Seagate
Sandy Hook
Telefunken Staation New
Telefunken
Breslau
New Orleans
Baltimore
New London
Conn
Italian Steamer Sunk. 29 Rescued by British Vessel Normandier
Galveston Texas reports the British steamship Normandier rescued twenty nine men from the Italian steamer Angelo after its sinking in the Mediterranean by a submarine. Survivors were landed at Algiers. The Normandier also learned a large German submarine with two conning towers was sunk in the Mediterranean.
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United Press
Galveston
Texas
Genoa
Angelo
Algiers
Coal Miners Safe After Dynamite Blast In Trinidad
An explosion of dynamite at 1 o clock this morning partly wrecked the house of coal miners Attilo Bevacqua and Frank Maria at the Colorado Fuel and Iron camp in Tabasco Trinidad Colo August 11. The blast on the front doorstep tore away the front of the house, shattered windows in neighboring homes, and panicked the camp.
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Trinidad
Coto
Associated Press
Colo
Attilo Bevacqua
Frank Maria
Colorado Fuel and Iron Camp
Tabasco
Alpania
British Warships Hit in Baltic and North Sea Attacks
An Admiralty statement reports August 9 air raids by German squadrons on British and Russian positions off the Flemish coast and on Oesel island near Riga. Seaplane and air-force activity damaged an enemy shelter, several hits observed, despite heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Aerensburg
Lebara
Evel
Women’s party conference heated over committee size
At the National Woman’s Party national conference in Colorado Springs a heated debate split on how to form the resolutions committee. A motion to expand to twelve members chosen by state representation failed 40 to 40, while a compromise to eleven members from each suffrage state advanced. William Ren e of California was named national chairman.
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Colorado Springs
Col
National
Woman's Party
William. Rene
California
Injuries Prove Fatal North Fond du Lac Motorcyclist Dies
Fred Dolan of North Fond du Lac died at St Marys hospital after a motorcycle accident on the local speedway. He sustained a fractured skull along with two others injured in the crash. The report notes the machine careened into a bugger during the ride on Thursday.
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North Fond du Lac
United. Press
Madison
Wis
Fred Dolan
St. Mary's Hospital
Dolan
Bryan replies to Hughes charge over civil service letter
Kansas City August reports William J Bryan former secretary of state answering criticism of his stance on civil service. He admits writing a letter asking how to reward Democrats but says it did not seek incompetent appointees and notes he enforced the civil service law to the letter while aiding deserving Democrats without harming service.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Wiliam ‘J. Bryan
Charles J. Bighes
Bryan
New York
Hughes
Santo Domingo
Bughes
State Department
Senate Debates Naval Appropriation and Party Rhetoric
A Senate session at morning and noon continued discussion on the naval appropriation bill amid party clashes over defense personnel and construction. The heated exchange referenced Democrats and Republicans, highlighting perceived deserve and capability while signaling ongoing conference work.
Rail unions and mediation seek eight hour day delay
New York Aug 11 The board of mediation and the union agreed to a delay in negotiations over the eight hour day and overtime pay. A federal request for a twenty four hour pause was made as mediators prepared to report to President Wilson. The board cautioned that insight into hundreds of railroads and thousands of workers is needed before a final decision.
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Board. of Mediation
Hemisois
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Federal Board
Wilson
Hangar
Paing
Betdeah
New Cable Link Proposed Between Russia and United States
Petrograd reports Ambassador Francis proposed a direct cable between Russia and the United States to improve trade and press communications. He also floated lowering cable rates if direct routing proves infeasible. Officials say no formal action yet, but cables must be free from tampering to boost American trade with Russia.
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America
United Press
Petrograd
United States
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Russie
Britain
Othestroman
Amabassaglor Francis
Third Degree Confessions Save Men From Death Chair
In New York Aug third degree methods yielded confessions from suspects. Nelson Green admitted aiding Charles Stielow in the Phelps and Wolcott killings, earning life imprisonment at Elmira. Irving King confessed at Lite Valley, exonerating Stie low and Green. Sing Sing reports say Stielow awaits court action while King remains in death house.
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New York
Aug. U
Charles Phelps
Margaret Wolcott
Charles P. Stlelow
Geriman
Nelson Green
Stielow
Phelps
Wolcott
Elmira
Irving King
Lite Valley
Green
Sing Sing
King
Rioting on Cuyuna range pits workers against IW pickets
In Crosby Minnesota on August 11 rioting erupted as industrial workers clashed with IW pickets on the Cuyuna range. Deputies arrived under gunfire and called for reinforcements. they returned fire but no fatalities were officially reported.
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