Canadians Halt German Tide On Hill 70 At Lens
British and Canadian forces repel Bavarian and Prussian guard assaults on Hill 70 near Lens. As the front holds, prisoners and guns fall behind the lines with Germans retreating in disarray. American volunteers among Maple Leaf ranks noted. News details Haig and Simms dispatches from the front report steady Canadian gains and renewed German losses.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
New Lens
Cite St. Auguste
Maple Leaf
Lens
Socialism Has Failed in Russia
United Press report from Moscow on August 17 states that socialism failed in Russia. Premier Kerensky recognizes the fact and a great conference on August 23 will mark the end of pan socialist attempts in commerce and finance. The piece notes city socialists quarrel and peasant resistance to feeding cities, with July violence in Petrograd and fears of monarchy dismissed as nonsense.
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William G. Shepherd
United Press
Moscow
Russia
Kerensky
Petrograd
Siberia
British advance grips Qangemarck as German fronts retreat
The British forces captured Qangemarck, a Belgian village near Ypres, after fierce fighting yesterday morning. British offensives extended beyond the village with combat continuing to the east while German assaults on the Aisne Verdun fronts were repulsed or driven back by counterattacks.
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Beke River
Belgium
War Office
Aisne
Verdun
Qangemarck
Ypres
Fond du Lac Man Named Lutheran Synod President
Rev. G. E. Bergeman of Fond du Lac Wisconsin was elected president of the joint synod of the German Evangelical Lutheran church serving Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and other states in a St Paul convention. Other officers include A C Hanse secretary W H Graebner and a slate of regional officers and trustees. A committee was appointed to coordinate with the Missouri Synod navy and army board regarding spiritual welfare for service members.
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G. E. Bergeman
Lutheran Synod
Associated Press
St. Paul
W. Nommensen
Hustisferd Wis
W. Bodamer
Toledo
P. Denninger
la Crosse
A. Hoshringer
Bay City
Michigan Seminary
F. Falk
Wisconsin
K. Machmuller
Manttowoc
Wis
Graebner
J. Ewinken
Little Falls
L. Hinn
Fond du Lac
Northwestern College
Waterstown
J. Brenner
O. Hagedorn
von Briesen
Milwaukee
Navy and Army Board
The
Missouri Synod
Second Rainbow Division Formed From New England Guards
Washington Aug. 17 The second rainbow division formed from National Guard troops of New England states will soon go abroad and may travel with the first rainbow division. Supplies are being gathered rapidly and transport availability will determine departure. Maj. Gen. Clarence Edward, commander of the northeastern department at Boston, will command the Second Division.
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National Guards
New England
United Press
Washington
19. C
Rainbow
Clarence Edward
Boseman
Russian Destroyer Lost in Baltic Mine Incident
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Lieutenant Bourakoff sunk by a German mine in the Baltic Sea near the Aland Archipelago after trailing a destroyer squadron. The minister of marine, Lieutenant Lebedoeff, was aboard one of the accompanying ships. Official statement confirms the loss.
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Balti
Petrograd
Bourakoff
Baltic Sea
Aland Archipelago
Lebedoeff
Baltic
Federal order modified limits saloon closings near camps
The war department modified its order so saloons within half a mile of a military camp are not barred when camps are purely temporary. In Kansas City many saloons and leading hotels were closed as troops mobilized in Convention Hall, prompting the change.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Kansan City
Government in Quick War Work Advances Aids
A Pennsylvania dairy and food commissioner heads a national committee to aid food control. In Washington, shipbuilders and the Emergency Fleet Corp discuss material allocation to expand tonnage, with plans to divert lake ships to the Atlantic and set fair prices. New York will host a $50 million wheat buying operation with twelve branch offices and central price controls.
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Associated Press
Warrsburg
James Foust
Dairy and Food
Pennsylvania
National Organization of Dairy, Food and Drug
Mr. Foust
Newman
Illinois
John F. Street
Washington, D.C
Admiral Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
National
Shipbuilders’ Association
Feet Corporation
Shipping Board
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Offics
New York
New. Fork
Will .Be
The
Food Administration
Julius Barnes
Mijlers
Government
Garfield
Williams College
Clock bombs sink ships in Pacific trade port losses
San Francisco reports explosions on five ships storing for Pacific trade out of the port. Brevet Vireflex notes overdue vessels set a record as ships destroyed by bombs blamed on alien enemies. New bomb theories tie to recent Cardinnnse Straits reports, worsening shipping outlook.
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San Francisco
Cal
Clark
Cardinnnse Straits
Labor Trouble in Berlin Warns Walkout urged in Berlin munition plants
A semi official notice in Berlin circulated circulars urging workers in munition factories to walk out. The appeal warns them not to be misled and to not desert and betray colleagues fighting in the west and east as renewal of strike agitation by extreme Socialists is reported from Berlin.
Allies to Confer on Proper Reply to Pope
The article reports Allied consultations on how to answer Pope Benedict XVs peace appeal with Berlin and Rome weighing options. US President Wilson may be asked to speak for the Allies as presiding figure while Lansing maintains silence ahead of decisive replies.
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Pope
Wilson
Fornell
Washington, D
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United States
Lansing
Jansing
America
London
Ententa
Robert Cecil
Sea of Autocracy
Japanese Freighter Koto Fira Maru Lost
A Japanese freighter named Koto Fira Maru ran ashore off the Alaska coast. The vessel and its cargo valued at one million dollars are reported total losses. No details on the crew’s fate were available.
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Presa
San Francisco
Cal
Alaska
Marine Department of the
Chamber of Commerce
Magnus Swenson Named Food Controller for Wisconsin
Magnus Swenson of Madison was appointed federal food commissioner for the state of Wisconsin. He and other state commissioners were summoned to Washington for a conference next week. The announcement appeared in the Northwestern wire service column.
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Madison
State of
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Washington
Magnus Swenson
Crowder Reschedules First Army Units Departure Dates
Provisional Marshal Crowder announces new dates for assembling the first 874100 troops in the national army. Thirty percent depart September 5, thirty percent September 18, and thirty percent October, with the final ten percent in October. President Wilson replies to Senator Weeks pressing exemption for married men with families from the draft amid broad public dissatisfaction.
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United Cross
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Inter Jn
Witson
Weeks
Massachusetts
War Department
The Canadian Disabled in Wartime Hospitals
Nearly nine thousand Canadian fighters are in hospitals or convalescent homes. The Associated Press reports 8,511 soldiers are in military hospitals, 7,022 in convalescent homes, 1,104 in tuberculosis wards, and 875 in other institutions. Returned men are classified by future service and status.
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Associated Prem
Olamwa
Uni
Auk
Canada
Elierty General
Betting Against Tammany in City Election Race
New York voters face a city election with Mayor Mitchel favored to win against fusion backed challenger Viger. Tammany Hall faces a split anti-Tammany movement as John divinn and James CO potential strong figures loom in the contest. Cronkey’s weekend declarations shift fusion support and add to the tense race.
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Mitchel
Viger
City United Press
York
Ang Biott
Tammany
Aeld
John
Divinn
Taummany Oholes
Flylan
Todas
Jhanes CO
Cropuny
Hronk Iyn
Spreme Court
Justics
Michel
Cronkey Hans
Decker Marries Miss Marvin in Short Ripon Ceremony
Charles Decker of Company 1 Wisconsin National Guard and Miss Lulan Marvin of Ber were united in marriage in the afternoon by Judge Roy Reed at the county courthouse. Witnesses were Mayer G. Thayer and Mrs. Thayer. Decker, on a seventy two hour furlough, will return to Camp Pangies tomorrow. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Decker of 192 Deters Avenue.
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Ripon
Wis
Charles 7. Decker
Company 1
Wisconnsin National Raiard
Dahkesh
Lulan Marvin Af
Noted manufacturer dies in Milwaukee area
Quincy A. Matthews aged sixty nine died today. He was a noted furniture manufacturer known across the northwest and associated with the Milwaukee area business community.
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Milwanker
Quincy A. Matthews
Cirelex
Northwest
Treason Trial in Virginia Prompts Wide Spy Claims
Big Stone Gap Virginia August reports McCoy and Phipps found guilty of conspiring to seize property of the United States amid treason charges tied to draft opposition. Prosecution links German agents to planned sabotage and an aerial revolution. Iron Cross found on German naval lieutenant Schmidt sparks espionage probe. other suspects named in separate cities.
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Trntted Press
Big Stone Gap
W. OY
McCoy
John Phipps
Eirs
United States
Atlanta
W. McCoy
J. W
Virginia Mountainee
Phinpa
Germany
Phipps and McCoy
Uhelr
San Francisco
Cat
Erin Schneider
Fort McDowell
Wilson
Schneider
United States Aviation Corpa
I Face Trouble Across States Warning
In Washington DC on August 17 the report notes a threat of sending federal troops to Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho to protect war industries and prevent disorder if civil authorities cannot handle the situation. The move would be to keep industry moving and to check din orders amid rising tensions and potential serious proportions.
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Oy Armeed Prevacsshington
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
W. Woositike
Strike in Finland Ends Quietly After General Action
The general strike in Finland concluded on August 17 as authorities reported a calm end to widespread work stoppages. Organizers and government officials signaled tentative steps toward resumed production and negotiation talks. Further details on mediations and impacts were not immediately available.
Germans Struggle After Failures on Verdun and Loos Fronts
Allied dispatches describe heavy German attacks across Verdun Loos and Aisne fronts yielding limited gains and heavy losses. British counterattacks near Loos faltered, French and Belgian positions held. Ypres bombardment and air actions continue as Korniloff forecasts a new winter campaign and large scale Romanian front operations.
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Associated Press
Truth
Verdun
Loos
Korniloff
Petrograd
Roumanian Front
Camp Douglas Alive with Troop Movements and Rumors
Special to The Northwestern reports brisk troop movements at Camp Douglas Wis as the fifth regiment arrives today and over 1,000 camp followers depart to Wire Lexie on Saturday amid rumors of other regiments joining overseas duty. Civilian registration confusion adds to the bustle with two men from Minnesota unable to verify details.
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Camp Douglas
Wis
Camp Dean
Wire
Lexie
Nate
Lune
Minnesota
I Tole Emi
Flour Prices Drop in Minneapolis Barrels
A Minneapolis market note reports a drop in flour barrel prices with the latest quote at 4.00 per barrel and previous figures around 5.00. The Washington Creamery company of Minneapolis forecasts prices will continue to ease as wheat costs fall.
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Minneapolis
Moonenpeake
Minn
Washinion L'Reashy Company
Minneapalis
Nour
Murder Suspect Sought in Wisconsin Slaying
Attorney General Morris denies knowledge of the case regarding the murder of Mrs. Corn Miller at West Salem on February 24. Former lieutenant governor Thomas Mar whe, brought by Kawin flee authorities, was questioned about Flange’s whereabouts and any message of surrender, with no clear evidence of involvement.
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Morris
Thomas
Army reorganizes 3400 men into three units
Associated Press report states that about 3,400 soldiers under TR officers, including three veterans, will be organized into three army units for use in Peace and elsewhere. One unit focuses on motor repair and transportation roles. The order requires stay in place duties.
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Associated Prom
Washington
Jundler TR
Peance
Frontier line reopened after closure in Pertograd
Frontier line between Swedish and Russo zones reopened at Pertograd on August 17 after a recent closure. Details indicate resumed rail service and renewed cross border movement amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Associated Press
Pertograd
Coal price talks spark federal role in mines crisis
Missouri and Illinois coal operators face state antitrust actions while federal Trade Commission pressures avoid complicating price controls. Governors urge swift action as hearings proceed, with Lowden warning of seizure if terms fail. Federal and state efforts push to ease shortages and curb profiteering amid wartime demands.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Orrin Ny Caterer
IlMnhols
Lowden
United Press
Ilinois Coal
Federal Trade Commission
Carter
Wilson
Thuracay
Jiltnole
Trealan
Commission
Associated Dress
Jacksonville
America
Chauiauqua
Loweden
Ivo
Ous
Ares
Weather Forecast Improves This Weekend Across Regions
The forecast for Windenville improves with sunshine today and Saturday. Temperatures rise modestly with warmer evenings. Northern areas see mild conditions while eastern sections report near normal daytime highs through the weekend.
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Charles M. Decker
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Henry Hamilton
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Trade Commission
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