German and Russian Fortresses Fall in War News
Berlin reports the fortress of Reme captured with 400 cannon and war material. Kovno is said to have fallen, with 450 prisoners and 240 guns taken. The headlines describe Austro German advances, potential Russian retreats, and continued Dardanelles activity with British gains at Gallipoli under General Ian Hamilton.
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Br Associated Press
Berlin
Reme
Stort
London
Kome
Petrograd
Brest- Litovsk
Kovno
London Times
Vst
Kovnoe
Sve
Korno
von Hindenburg
Canalry Tok
Germany
Niemen
Teutonic
Galicia
Grodnev
Lursi
Rovno
Lida
Baranovitski
Pinsk
Rovne
Warsaw
Brest-Litetsk
Petrostad
Hussia
Englaad
Tae-town
Dardan
Near East
Venizelos
Greece
Pew
Constantine
Hamilton
Gallipoli Peninsula
Ian Hamilton
Jen Hamilton
Grand
Nicholas’ Urmie
Snce
Muscia
England
Dardanelles
Sie Tan Hamilton
Unites
Pases
Turokett J
Miner Madatasi
Spitz
Sabour
Klon
Polfix
Utcoordine
Ute
Neot
Mariz
Santa Paola Keizhin
Advives Rem Athens
Lomaeon State Creatiomner
Nero Seve
Premier Venizeto
Fe Notrcing
Consimuetine
Bis Ry
Grevian
Sitzabon
Uripy
Pest
Suvli
Petrogradk
Issierman Fiunes
Vwiln Reypu
Vilna
Rex
Poland
War News Roundup From Fronts Across Europe and Middle East
Reports from Warsaw show Allied and German forces clashing as German troops seize the fortress and push toward key positions. Berlin claims heavy Russian losses and success near the capital, while Italian and Turkish advances and moves on Petrograd and Vilna indicate broader strategic shifts. Dispatches describe Austrian and German efforts on multiple fronts, with supply concerns and preparations for winter campaigns as war activity continues across Poland, the Dardanelles, and the Balkans.
Storm toll in Texas rises as relief efforts begin
Tornado and flood reports indicate widespread damage across Texas with casualty counts rising. The storm center has shifted to aid operations for stricken communities while officials coordinate local and national relief. No data on Galveston is provided. Localities report disrupted services and urgent rescue needs.
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Treaamed
Vicla
Teacs
Leirepelis
Wuday
West Indian hurricane wrecks Texas coast ships sunk
Early reports from New York describe a tropical cyclone sweeping the Texas coast. Hundreds are dead or missing and property losses run into millions as ships were sunk and towns like Galveston and Texas City suffered severe damage.
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Lax
Texas
Informati Ren
Galveston
Texas City
Houston
Temple
San Antonio
Ga ' Gate
Pont
Syl Beach
la Porte
Aveniuies
Tleesta
Honsex Ang
George
Iso
Horsien Os
Romulus
Statens
Susigd
Krastro
Peek Ee
Mutiston
Idren
Galvestox
Wiile
Ale
Agees
Fergusen
Adjutant Generals Department
Ayers
Austin
Thel Chronicle
Post
Seabrook
Houston Post
H. B. Moore
Franklin Beil
Kemah
Frank Annelie
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Ac Cae
Betlair
New York
New Tok
Brutal Mother Penalized In Fond du Lac Case
A Fond du Lac woman was sentenced after a beating case involving her nine year old son. Witnesses described the child struck with a strap whip and other implements, heard by neighbors as the boy lay naked on the floor. The weapon was secured as evidence and the defendants named include Mrs Gould and Mrs McHugh of Minneapolis.
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Fond da Lac
Wer Som
Tce Stral
Fairbank
Gould
New Yor Outy
Mre . McHugh
Minneapolis
Myre
Nak
Joseph Wersham
Home Rule League Active in Wisconsin Venture
Madison August 18. Charles E. Pierce of Janesville, president of the Home Rule and Taxpayers league, spent much of Tuesday in the executive office. Rumors rose of a possible veto of the Heim bill requiring filing of expense accounts for political work. Officials said the bill had not been presented for signature, leaving little knowledge of its fate.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Charles E. Pierce
Janesville
Home Rule and Taxpayers’ League
Game wardens to be fired in Wisconsin cutback
Madison August 18 faced by a 15000 dollar cut in its appropriation the state conservation commission plans to lay off about half the game wardens Ty E Barber travels to explain the plan to retire a sufficient number to meet the appropriation without reducing efficiency
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State Conservation Commission
Ty. E. Barber
Ans
Storm moves northward as Texas towns report heavy rain
Weather bureau notes storm abating though Texas reports show heavy rainfall. Observations from Fort Worth indicate 24 mph northeast wind and barometer near 29.59 inches. Houston logged 0.25 inches in four hours with strong northeast gusts as the system shifts north toward Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
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United States
Jean Whaey
Galveston
Fort Worth
Texan
Houston
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Taylor
Sigke
Washington
Texas
Owster
Texsm
Muse
Blonday
Zeppelins Bomb London Raid Ends with Casualties
Berlin reports a Zeppelin raid over eastern England causing multiple injuries and some deaths. The attack affected Harwich to Holland postal routes, with damage and fires reported as forces contained the threat.
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England
Xews
Wis
Jarei—M. Tw
Therin
Holland
Harsch
Ale
Harwich
Hollani
WARNING TO FOREIGNERS IN MEXICO REPORTED ACTIONS
An Associated Press dispatch cites General Fale as head of Carranza forces warning foreigners with Mexican property under foreign flags of expulsion under Article 23. The U S statement denies twenty two executions in Chihuahua and notes Raoul Madero with 12 004 Villa troops at Monterey advancing on the city after defeating a Carranza force.
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Oyated Press
Aus
Fale
Manger
Carranza
Washington, D. C
Chihuahua
Lombardo
Raoul Madero
Theauburhs
Monterey
Lia Aaericy
Final Bills To Governor In Conference Over Remaining Measures
Madison August 18 Speaker Whitter conferred with Governor Philipp on the remaining bills before the executive. He does not expect all messages to arrive in printed form before Friday but hopes many will be available in typewritten form for review in the meantime.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
A Whitter
Philipp
Bankers Attend 13th Annual American Institute of Banking in San Francisco
More than 900 bankers from across the United States gather in San Francisco for the opening of the thirteenth annual convention of the American Institute of Banking.
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Aseociated
San Francisco
Del
United States
American Institute of Banking
Mammoth Loan For Foreign Powers Plan
Reports that negotiations were under way for the rotation of a large foreign loan in New York offered strength to the foreign exchange market. Two vital questions: would the Washington administration back underwriting a vast loan for Britain or its allies, and would such an underwritten deal be placed in this country on terms Britain could afford. Past U.S. neutrality concerns with France’s loan echoed in bankers’ recollections of J P Morgan’s Washington visit and the loan ultimately not being placed.
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New York
New
Great Britain
Washington Administration
Washington
J. P. Morgan
France
United States
Miss Felker to Be Bride at Washington Street Home
Miss Sarah Carlton Felker will wed Philip Gresham this evening at 8 o clock in the Felker residence on Washington street. Rev. John W. Greenwood will officiate. a small reception will follow. Gresham, a Los Angeles real estate dealer, is accompanied by his brother R D Gresham, Dallas attorney.
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Wemeny
Washizatem Street
Sarah
Washington Street
John W. Greenwood
Aecnor
Trinity Episcopal Church
Miss Felker
Charles W. Felker
Wisconsin Lutheran League Convention Opens In Madison
The Leather League of Wisconsin holds its seventeenth annual Wisconsin union of local leagues in Madison with Rev. Luther A.M. Kuhne of Omaha as guest speaker. A census of Luther leaguers will be taken, papers read, and committees named. Sessions continue with talks by Rev. W. F. Ber and Dr. A. F. Elmquist, ending with an evening service and plans for tomorrow’s activities including a Menominee park picnic.
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Leather League of
Wisconsin
Ita
Jehn'e Emgnah Lutheran Church
Larace
L. M. Kuhne
Omaha
Luther AM. Kuhne
Omha
Neb
Luther Xe of America
Lutheran Church
Wisconsin Onion
Kehos
Baltimore
Imtheran Church
George W. Reppe
Milwaukee
Luther
J. Rex. W. K. Frick
Harold Delaporte
Brechler
Fennimore
Midtbon
Stoughton
Kruexer
Waterloo
W. F. Ber
Racine
Lewis A. Anderson
Imsurance
Madison
A. F. Elmquist
Minneapolis
Hoglish Lutheran Synod of the Northwest
Menominee Par
WIND FAILS YACHTS IN CLASS B AND C RACES
Winds hindered regatta as Class B and C races were started then abandoned after noon. Early fog of wind left boats unable to complete three and a half hour limit. Boats led the B fleet on the first lap before race stoppage.
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Sreese
Automobile strike injures Walter McPartlin near Marion streets
Walter McPartlin of 32 Grove Street was struck by a slowly moving automobile at the corner of Ain and Marion streets this forenoon. He sustained only slight injuries, was taken by city ambulance to Lakeside Hospital, received treatment, and returned home. Driver Constantine Lehnigk’s careful speed is noted as a reason for the minor harm.
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Walter McPartlin
Grove. Street
Ain
Marion Streets
Lakeside Hospital
Constantine Lehnigk
McPartlin
The Northwestern News Beat Against Outside Extras
Oshkosh residents denounce fake extras from Chicago and Milwaukee papers. The Northwestern asserts it has timely news via leased wire from the Associated Press and bulletins posted outside its office. It explains its editions arrive by mid and late afternoon, with no outside paper surpassing its coverage.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Britusnj
Northwestern
Ampociates Press
Oshkosh
Death by Own Action At Fond du Lac
Joseph H. Wickert, fifty four, of 1635 West Johnson street Fond du Lac Wisconsin, hanged himself in a barn Tuesday evening. His son Albert found the body shortly before the hour after a pass on the way to the barn. Relatives say he was prosperous and comfortable but temporary insanity is suspected. His widow Louis Wickert is in precarious condition and under medical care due to heart trouble.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Joseph H. Wickert
West Johnson Street
Albert Wickert
Wickert
Louis Wickert
Case Set for Trial in Oshkosh Beer Delivery Charge
Peter King a driver for Oshkosh Brewing appeared in municipal court and pleaded not guilty to delivering beer to a customer in a dry territory on August 3. Trial set for September 2 with jury drawn September 23. He is free on recognizance. Attorney Edward J. Dempsey defended him. District Attorney D. E. McDonald prosecuted. Preliminary exam date August 10 noted but no binding date specified.
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Peter King
Oshkosh Brewing Company
Orro Vilings
Hing
Edward J. Dempsey
D. E. McDonald
Omrto
Divorced At Appleton In Local Proceeding
Appleton Wis Aug 18 A divorce was granted today to Mrs Trene E Mulock an attendant at the Northern hospital from James Mulock Creel. The other case Ernest Bischburn charged with pointing a gun at Bert Lewellyn was tried before Judge Goss and a four man jury in municipal court. The offense reportedly occurred May 5 near Rush Lake. Assistant District Attorney F B Keefe led the prosecution with Attorney W S Hurtost of Omro for the defense.
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Appleton
Wis
Mrow
Trene E. Mulock
James Mulock Creel
Mhomam
Ernest Bischburn
Bert Lewellyn
Wee
Goss
Rush Lake
F. B. Keefe
Ww. &. Hurtost
Omro
Atlanta Mayor defends Leo M Frank lynching remarks
Judge Woodward of Atlanta publicly asserts Frank's lynching was the just penalty for the Mary Phagan murder. He warns former Gov. Slaton not to return to Georgia and says he knows every detail of the case, criticizing the press and urging law as degraded by public passion.
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Associated Prem
San Francisco
Cal
Woodward
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Woolward
California State Assessors’ Association
South
Mary Phagen
Frank
Slaton
Jack Slaton
Morgenthau Secures Release of Six English and French
Paris August 18 through diplomacy in the Scorpion case American Ambassador Morgenthau won concessions without pressing a protest. He secured permission for the departure from Turkey of six Englishmen and six Frenchmen. A dispatch from Sofia calls this the most important minor settlement in the Scorpion dispute.
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Associated Press
Paris
Morgenthau
Scorpion
The
Golden Horn
Turkey
Hatti
Sofia
Universal Peace Distant Warns Against Disarmament
London dispatch quotes the dean of Durham doubting general disarmament after the war. He argues universal military service, modeled on Switzerland, is needed to defend the empire, predicting that reliance on voluntary effort is unacceptable for the nation’s fate and future.
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Associated Press
London
Durham
West Hartlepool
Lageland
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