Orders for Foodpileup War Aid Parcels Post Push
Postmasters nationwide rush to close order books as army surplus food parcels move to distribution. Blakeslee cites 50 9 million dollar estimate, with sugar seizure in Charlestown possibly released for public sale to curb living costs. Ranchers and households across states participated intensely, some in carloads, amid wartime measures.
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Ralph Coxch
Press Star
Washington, D
G. Blakeslee
Parcel Post
Blakeslee
Blakesies
New York
Connecticut
New Qersey
War Department
Blakeslees
Sec
Carlead Iors
California
Creeed Press
Boston
Mass
Charlestown
Ouimet Evens With Evans At Eighteenth In National Amateur
In the second round of the national amateur championship Ouimet and Evans were all even at the eighteenth hole. Ouimet led Evans earlier and stood 2 up on the reigning title holder as Byars faced elimination from the championship race. Jones, the sensational Chicago star, moved 3 up on Gardner as the round neared its climax.
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Br United Preses Pittsburg
Pat Francis Ouimes
Charles E
Chick" Evans, Jr
Chicase
Ouimet
Evans
Byars
Robert T. Jones
Bos
Attentz
Robert A. Gardner
Chicago
Credit Men Baseball Warmup Before National Association Meet
In Lincoln Nebraska a baseball game between east and west all star teams drew the National Creditmen's association audience. New York and Boston backed the eastern squad while western players from Oklahoma were prominent. Before the game the group discussed bad check issues and proposed dividing the nation into merchant zones for recordkeeping and distribution. The plan received informal endorsement.
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Associated
Storage Fish Ruling Questions Destruction After Year
AP dispatch from Trenton reports officials debate why fish stored over a year should not be destroyed as unfit. Barmezat Power and Cold Strase company faced questions over decomposition risk and exposure to outer air, with authorities weighing safety and disposal actions.
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USA Associated Press
Trenton
Power and Cold Strase Company
oMiciais
City Officials Charged With Neglect of Duty at Fargo
United Press reports petitions circulated in Fargo seeking removal of Major Atex Stem and Commissioners J Foraak Serate and John Herzen for neglect of duty. The filing alleges incompetence and self interest harmed public service and eroded trust in city governance.
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Fargo
United Press
Farzo
N. D
Atex Stem
J Foraak
Oom Serate
John E. Herzen
Relations With Mexico Better Than Ever
President Carranza of Mestre praises improving ties with the United States noting friendship grows daily. He argues freedom of commerce and communications should be established and says Mexico will need about 159,999 pesos to maintain an army, with no US aid beyond border vigilance.
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New York
United States
Carranza of
Mestre
Mexico
Carranse
Ucen
Carranza
Siena
Morning Post
Isodeck Privun
Agie Gues
Daniels Ready to Land at Ronglulu
United Press Star Correspondent Abozal reports Secretary Daniels and his party prepared to land at Ronglulu. The plan includes a San Francisco arrival to join President Wilson for a September review, with a luncheon today and a formal celebration. Admiral McCormick, recovering from appendectomy, is improving.
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United Press Star
Abozal
3. S. New York
New York
Daniels
Sancisco
Wson
Heer
Daniel S
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
McCormiex
Roumanian Forces Prepare to Link With Denikin
Roumanian military authorities plan an offensive east of the Dalessver river to join General Denikin’s southern Russia army. An escaped prisoners raid near Krasceyarsk failed, with 299 reportedly killed and many captured in the resulting clash involving Serbian troops.
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Denikine
Associated Press
Parle
Havres
Dalessver River
Denikines
Russia
Onek
Tresdsy
Anz
Big Fire Engulfs Sherwood Oil Plant in Baltimore
A massive blaze hit the Sherwood brothers oil plant in eastern Baltimore, threatening adjacent Red C and National Oil facilities. Dozens of large tanks burned for hours, with officials unsure of total losses as flames raged and two hours after ignition the fire remained fierce.
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Sherwood Brothers
T Red
National Oil Companies
USS
Fercely
Sremen
Sherwood
Burnquist Named To Governors Committee On Costs
Governor Burnquist of Minnesota has been named to a two member committee of governors to study the high cost of living. The group was formed as President Wilson considers action to address rising prices. The Salt Lake City meeting will decide the best course of action for the states.
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Burnquist
Associated Press
St Paul
Minn
Salt Lake City
J. A. A. Burnquist
Minnesota
Rovernors
Cord
Wilson
Burng
Salt Lake Ci
Reasons for High Cost of Shoes Discovered
Boston inquiry into the high price of shoes shows limited wage work. Many workers earned about 4 a week, averaging around 46 dollars monthly. Barriers include factory wages and markups from manufacturers. Readout notes a $5.58 factory price compared with higher store prices.
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Associated Press
Boston
Steel workers vote in favor of walkout
Associated Press reports Youngstown says steel workers vote yes on a national strike question. Secretary cashier S Foser notes committee plans a session, while commentary suggests the group may misrepresent itself. The piece ends with literary musings on heroes and prettiness.
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Youngstown
S Foser
Seif
TANKS IN AREA INFESTED BY VILLABANDITS
Mexican and American forces press the border pursuit as Villa bandits operate in the mountains. Reports say General Buenaventura Pena directs movements toward San Antonio and Chihuahua with joint Mexican federal troops and U.S. forces moving to recover losses from the storm and darkness while Villa’s kin suspected in the mountains. The federation of workers demands government action and U.S. consular messages urge calm amid cross border events and dispersed Yaqui bandits.
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Io Juarez
Menicax
Mexicas
Pre
Rumio Prueneda
San Antonio
iCihuahua
Ojinaga
Wigia
Pineneda
Crlanes
Tedar
Hipotite Villa
Francisco
Mountains
Mexico City
Federation of Morkers
Federal District
Jana
Carranza
Juan Torres
Sonora
War Department
Ean
Hermosilla
Sonor
Orders Issued to Stop Loading Ore Amid Railroad Strife
Orders halted ore loading on the Miza range as Great Northern railroad crews resume work. The halt affects ore shipments for the time being, with officials citing ongoing labor strife and management decisions.
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Duloth
Misa
Mi Za
Snorthemn
Indea
Great Northern
E. BD
Brigtager
Mkes Givison
Hoperen
Taili Pines
Bee Editors On Strike Contest Daily Bee Reporting
Victor Rosewater the Bee editor announced he would refuse to lead the strike as an organization but would bargain with individual reporters. The Daily Bee reporters are described as busy on a strike with Peporie versus Bee 2 on strike and disputes over Sonnamres.
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Daily Bee
Peporie
Bee 2
Smmoanres
Victor Rosewater
The
Bee
Steel official Hentz funeral draws national steel leaders
Funeral services were halted briefly for Hentz G. assistant treasurer of United States Steel Corp Leading steel company officials and financiers from across the country attended the service in Gary Indiana reflecting the standing of the executive in the steel industry
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Asso Gary
Ind
Hentz
United States Steel Corporation
England Readies Armament Cut Despite League Debate
London reports stir over America's disarmament plans. Lord George warns that those who promote aggression may trigger a sharpened arms race, while England signals readiness to reduce arms and urges others, especially League proponents, to follow suit. The Globe and Morning Post quote leaders calling for restraint and balance in naval and land forces.
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United Ress
London
America
England
Lord George
United States
Europe
League
Remier
Globe
Palmer opposes food price fixing plan in Congress
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer told the House Agriculture Committee that authorizing the president to fix wholesale and retail prices would be too drastic and spark heavy debate delaying other amendments. He backs an anti profiteering law with fines and prison terms as the preferred approach to lowering living costs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Agriculture Committee
Congress
Department of Just Slice
Palmer
Ted Press
Washington
House Committee
Ioday
Senate Agriculture Committee
House
Genel Falmer
Giant Airplane Missing in Africa Report
The French airship Goliath is said to be missing between Mogader and Daker in Africa. French officials and Farman company forwarded pessimistic notes on its fate as searchers cover the corridor. Two Farman planes, Wullemin and Lieutenant Denian, flew from Marseilles August 12 toward Constantinople and Cairo with fuel for long-range missions.
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Br Associated Press
Paris
Norhins
Goliath
Mastador
Morocco
Daker
Farman Company
Mogader
Wullemin
Denian
Aviajiers
Marseilles
Constantinople
Cairo
Battle of Legs May Be Staged for Actors' Fund
Report from New York indicates a possible fundraising event titled Battle of Legs may be staged to aid the Actors Fund. The piece references pressure from Paris and Washington amid growing international tension and public interest in a spectacle-like charity bout.
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Actors’ Fund
Mansion House Key Hidden in Soldier's Baggage
A wounded American sailor in London reportedly recovered a key to Mansion House from a soldier’s baggage at Camp Deven Mass. The key was sent to an officer’s hotel after the thief was spotted. The porter later found the key in the sailor’s bedding at his hotel, with the incident prompting a police inquiry.
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London
Mix
Camp Deven Mass
Hoover Returning to Paris From Russian Trip
Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Allied relief organization, arrived in Vienna from Cracow with a delegation. He toured Poland and Galicia with experts and planned to continue to Paris that night as the party left for the French capital.
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Hoover
Paris
Associzted Press
Vienna
Mondas
Herbert Fimver
Allied
Cracow
Poland
Galicia
Fires Threaten Missoula Region With Dense Smoke
Missoula Montana reports forest fires endangering residents. Women and children rushed to safety as hundreds of livestock perished and several ranches burned north of the fires. Nearby Monatch and surrounding areas faced near isolation with advancing flames and smoke.
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Missoula
Callect Press
Mont
Monatch
Barsier
Wallace
Strike Movement in Upper Silesia Becomes Insurrection
By Associated Press Warsaw reports that the strike in Upper Silesia has escalated into an insurrection amid Spartacist influence and German authority provocations. Clashes between insurgents and troops prompted martial law, with Poles reportedly taking control of Katowice, Bioskow, Jedyn and Cichow districts as factory work resumes under court martial threats.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Upper Silesia
Katlowitz
Bolskow
Jedtin
Cichow
Cert
Sugar overcharge refunds required for dealers
Michigan case touches sugar pricing with orders to refund overcharges. Stanies Wie, a dealer in Indiana, faces penalties and potential removal from handling sugar. General Groesbeck remarks on the big packers in Lansing Michigan as of August.
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Talled Press
Stanies
Indiana
Bea
Michigan
Lansing
British steamer Ashanti on fire near Dakar
A British steamer Ashanti suffered a blaze while en route from New York to Freetown and west coast of Africa. The ship was built in England and had a cargo or passengers bound for Africa. Local authorities reported the incident as it reached Dakar on August 1.
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Dakar
New York
Freetown
Mher Permis
Major Carl Returns at Sason Temhet Ceremony
A partial report notes Major Carl returning to duty at a ceremony held in Sason Temhet. Military officials and local observers attended the modest event marking the reassignment.
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Sason
Temhet
Ue. R. Si
Cheryay
State Bank Robbed Sabin Mine Reteived Press
A terse local report notes a bank robbery at Sabin as officials review press notes and details from Sabin Mine authorities. No further specifics on suspects, timing, or damages are provided in the legible text.
Aviators Engage Bandits in Mexican Skirmish
By Associated Press Texas reports American aviators observed Mexican riders moving south. A plane swooped in to investigate and was fired upon by bandits using rifles. Observer Cooper returned fire. one horse rider was seen briefly, another rider fled, and a mountain aide disappeared. Neither aviator was hit.
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Associated Pan Texas
Ohbserver Cooper
cAguind
German ruled Lille line during war crimes trial
French military court hearing cases of German authorities in Lille and Roubaix after occupation. Testimony implicates von Heinrich, former Lille governor, for murders and deportations. Widows testified to executions and torture by German officers. Lt von Gurnitz accused of stabbing a priest during a drunken assault.
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von Heinrich
Ury Associated Press
Lille
France
Ion
van Henverhny
Fivess
Near Lie
Himmen la Belafre
Roubaix ii
Boysel von Gurnitz
Eighth Chasseurs
Abbe Hallinck
Marcy-En-Barceul
Leading Milwaukee club woman Sarah Boardman dead at 71
Mrs. Sarah Boardman, pioneer Milwaukee club woman, died after a brief illness at her home 71 Prospect Avenue. She joined the Granite Continental Church in early years, served as treasurer of the Swankes Endowment, and held roles with the Woman's Exchange and other clubs. Boardman was known for art, water color sketches, and civic work.
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Northwestern
Milbyaukee
Sarah FO Boardsman
Milwaukee
Clrb
Bell « Dar
Boardman
Sifwankes Teenee Endowment Association
Ater
Ife
Beer Caravan Raided by Zion City Officials
Police raided a Beer Caravan near Zion City on Tuesday arresting the operators after intercepting over 36,000 pounds of beer. Investigators reported trucks were diverted toward Kenosha and Chicago before officers halted the convoy and detained the participants.
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Zion
Renuka Zion
Kenowna
Qhaa Barn
Lars
Courteen
Caerteng
Leram Kenosha
Chicaxa
Tatenta
Henect
Feago
Waukee
Bert
Teemes
SMT
Selling Army Equipment to France Statement Report
A committee of Congressmen led by Fousar and including Blan and Hens Food will make a statement before the war expirations investigating committee about a proposed sale of American war supplies to France for 466,699.459 dollars. The discussion involves Ascot Paris and the United Frante commission in Paris Sidce.
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Ascot
Paris
Commission United Frante
Morren
Fousar
Fehneen
South Dakota
Gsra
Indiana
Hens Food
Virginia
Goods Burned on Pier as Tank Steamer Catches Fire
The George G Hearns caught fire while alongside a pier near Havre on Monday Aug 18. Fire destroyed the tank and its cargo of oil. The George G Henry departed New York on August 2 with Frith cargo, but the incident left the tank badly damaged and the ship damaged as well.
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Associated Press
Havre
Havas
George G. Hearns
Saeda
Fta
George G. Henry
Daylight Savings Repealed by Senate Vote
Washington outlines the repeal of daylight savings after the Senate sustained the House in passing the repeal over President Wilsons veto. The 37 to 19 vote makes the measure law when clocks are turned back in October, marking a rare twice vetoed but enacted act by a two thirds majority in both houses.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Wilson
Congress
Change of venue sought in Ra leikh Ives homicide retrial
The North Fond du Lac defense team plans to file affidavits today in a bid to change venue, claiming countywide knowledge could taint jurors. The state, through District Attorney James Murray, counters with opposing affidavits and readiness to present them after the defense submissions, with no court argument likely before September.
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James Murray
Weed Nominated for National Aerie Head by Eagles
The Eagles national body voted to purchase war savings stamps for 1.5 million dollars with subordinate lodges pledging equal amounts. Nominees include E. D. Weed of Oshkosh as grand worthy president Congressman John A. Morin as vice president William G. Doherty as chaplain John S. Parry as secretary Joseph H. Dowling as treasurer John Rice as Inside and John B. Henderson as conductor Trustees named John Gundexer George Sforran John Ketler Henry Reck with locations Davenport Tow Buffalo York Pa.
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Hy United Fress
New Haven
Conn
Slerie of Eagles
E. D. Weed
Oshkosh
Wis
John A. Morin
Pittsburg
William G. Doherty
John S. Parry
Kansas City
Joseph BH. Dowling Darton
Ohio
John Rice
South Framingham
John B. Henderson
John Gundexer
Davenport
Tow
George Sforran
Buffalo
John Ketler
York
Henry Reck
Seature
Consumers League of France formed in Paris
Citizens and housewives in Montmartre form the Consumers League of France to combat high food prices. The group plans growth into a national federation with members across the country.
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Associated Prenx
Paris
Havas
Montmartre
Consumers League of
France
National Payers Federation
Riot Injures Many at Standard Steel Plant Clash
A riot between Standard Steel Plant strikers and nonunion workers left several seriously injured as Slate police guarding the works were struck and dispersed. The clash drew a trove of officers to the scene and disrupted nearby activity.
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Associated Press
Standard Sterl Car Company
Jap Transport Founders Reported in August Wash of Narasakidis
Unclear OCR fragment mentions JAP TRANSPORT founders and a August wash involving Narasakidis. Readable facts are minimal. no definite events, dates, or entities beyond these terms.
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iRy Asca
Tanion
Bhink & Tack & McK
August Wash
Raneasza Narasakidis
Cigarette burns suburb in Helena incident
A brief Helena, Montana, report notes a cigarette caused a suburban fire yesterday. Officials say the blaze started near a residence, damaging property but no injuries were reported.
Weed to Be President Headline Mix Up
Fragmented OCR text unclear on names, dates, or events. It mentions a supposed president, national reality of “Eazies,” and references to figures such as Morel and Francesa with garbled phrases. No coherent story or concrete facts can be determined from the readable portion.
Final fight for league in senate in Washington
Washington hosts the final round of fight over ratification of the treaty as observers expect a similar outcome to Paris. President turns to public opinion from the George Washington to deter senate amendments while diplomats see the move as an internal political affair and separate interpretations unlikely to change the treaty’s core.
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Fred Ferguson
United Prexe Star
Washington
Paris
Foreign Relations Committee
Wes
Pari
George Washisston
Brest
George Washington
Senate
Iself
France
Rhine
Alto
Restaurant owner blames commission men for high living costs
Milwanker John F Katt, owner of a string of restaurants, placed blame on commission men for the high cost of living. He accused them of pressuring farmers by threatening not to buy unless produce is sold to restaurants, citing cantaloupes as an example. He said commissions prevented fair pricing, noting farmers were paid under $2 a crate while crates sold at 3.50 to 4.00. He claimed savings of 1.50 to 2.00 per crate by offering 2.50 to farmers.
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fEy United Press
Kalt
Zabel Welcomed Into Nonpartisan Ranks In Milwaukee
Curien Press reports Winfred C. Zabel, former district attorney, resigns from the Socialist party after declining to donate 1289 of his 35000 to the campaign. He was previously a law office assistant and a supporter of the party’s neopartisan slate.
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Curien Press
Milwaukee
Ingraii
Winfred C. Zabel
Fine new theater planned for Wausau property
A draft plan describes a fine theater to be erected on the Wisconsin property. The project, drawn for the aer and work is expected to commence within ten dere.
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Trent
Peliéinz
JAP STECAMERS AGROUNE
An association report from Beattie notes activity along the shorefront with mentions of various groups and locations, detailing distribution and impressions of recent activities near Sistoxa and west of the referenced area. The piece references a massed event and notes from Wash.-Tee and Tomi Maru observers.
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Associzies
Beattie
Frea
Danesross
Sistoxa
Botte Gracraed
Fragmentary OCR Rudiments of a Regional Notice
Ethereal garble of place names and phrases appears as scattered OCR from a regional notice. Readable segments mention no clear event date, organization, or person names. the text lacks a coherent subject and cannot confirm a factual item for a card-style summary.
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