Pope Peace Plea Meets German Skepticism in Berlin
Berlin shows no current hope for peace despite the pope's appeal. Chancellor Michaelis states Germany will consult allies before replying, while German party leaders praise the effort and US President Wilson plans a reply. Copenhagen reports broad support for peace moves, with Liberals and Centrists welcoming the pope's effort though specifics remain undecided. Vienna notes possible alignment with Austria‑Hungary aims and disarmament ideas.
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Heavy Blows Across Fronts In Europe War Update
Allied offensives press along Franco-Belgian front near Ypres and Lens with dawn advances and strong German counterattacks. Meantime French forces seize ground on Verdun sector as Italians push Austrians back on Isonzo. vast prisoner tally rises to 6116. Bombing raids hit Dover as air activity peaks across southern England and northern Baltic fronts.
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Frezenberg
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Austrian War Office
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Tolimino
Coal Prices Fall on Wilson Action In Chicago Dispatches
Dispatches from Chicago report coal dropped from 4 91 to 1 89 a ton under President Wilson’s control. Local dealers have no updates on reactions yet and expect no price change until advices arrive. Dealers believe the cut applied to Illinois soft coal not handled by some firms. Unclear if other grades will follow.
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British steamer City of Lahore runs ashore off New England coast
An Atlantic Port report says the British steamer City of Lahore with fifty three passengers ran ashore in a fog off the New England coast today but later floated without assistance and resumed her voyage. The vessel had been bound from an oriental port.
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Coal Price Drops Across Nation Under Wilson Plan
President Wilson held a conference at the federal trade commission as coal price reductions take effect. Chicago dealers slash mine to consumer prices by up to 1.80 a ton, with broader cuts seen nationwide, saving Illinois consumers hundreds of millions. Officials pledge compliance, while concerns about contracts and future retail pricing remain under review.
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Prices to Cut for Consumers Amid Coal Treaty Terms
The official said prices would drop toward the average consumer. A large portion of the nation's coal production remains under a contract that will not be altered by the president's price adjustments.
Murder at Marinette body found in river
The body of Harry Miller, a German worker for Kimberly Clark, was found in the Menominee river near Ninware Marinette county. Authorities report cuts and bruises suggesting foul play and plan a postmortem with Niagara officials. Miller, who served in the German navy, had relatives in Germany and arrived in the United States six years ago.
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Ishpeming Coast Guard Says Ship May Be Lightened
The coaler Ishpeming of Cleveland carrying 11,000 tons of coal ran aground on Donges Bay beach ten miles above Milwaukee in fog. Coast guard reports no danger. Two forward compartments leaking but the ship should be saved unless a storm hits. lightering cargo may be necessary.
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Gerard Taken Ill Forces Canceled Chicago Speech
James Wyler Gerard, former American ambassador to Germany, fell ill with rheumatism aboard a train near Chicago. He was taken to a hotel where doctors were summoned and canceled a noon engagement, with a Lake Geneva appearance in Wisconsin likewise in doubt while Milwaukee events tomorrow remained uncertain.
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Mysterious Man Probed in Salem Woman's Death Case
La Crosse August 22. Authorities investigate the death of Mrs. Cora Miller whose body was found buried in lime in Edwin Hauge's cellar. District Attorney Otto M. Schlabach says an arrest may come soon as the probe continues into the five month old burial and mystery surrounding the case.
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Fond du Lac Man Charged With First Degree Murder
Hain rich Seibel, charged with first degree murder after his wife died Tuesday from a gunshot wound. He was brought to court today with a preliminary hearing set for August 30.
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Hainrich Seibel
Probe into five year old Willie Vandry death in Beloit
Beloit authorities open a thorough coroner investigation into the death of Willie Vandry aged five who was found locked in a cupboard in a deserted house with his sister. The Vandry family does not suspect foul play.
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Beloit
Wis
Willie Vandry
Vandry
No Second Draft Call From Provost General
A full statistical report on the draft law operations will be prepared after the first Increment of 887 000 National Army mobilises by October. No second Increment call has been considered by officials or President Wilson. Training facilities are stretched and 600 000 more men unlikely before spring 1918. Possible policy changes include marital status and aliens status, with adjustments for those past draft age already being considered.
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Crowfer
Bull
Adolph Germer On Trial For Disloyalty Charge
Adolph Germer secretary of the Socialist National party is arraigned in Chicago before Judge Carpenter on a espionage act charge. Seymour Stedman, noted Socialist attorney, defends him. Detective Melionough testifies Germer claimed 2,000,000,000 was appropriated with only purchase of 290,000 coffins to France cited. The alleged remark came before the American Liberty Defense league.
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France
American Liberty Defense League
Gas Rates Raised in Wisconsin Cities
Madison August 22 United Press reports the Wisconsin railroad commission approved a ten cent per thousand cubic feet gas rate hike in La Crosse to cover coal price increases. The action aims to stabilize gas service amid rising fuel costs affecting three Wisconsin cities.
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Madison
Wis
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Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Train wreck leaves one dead and many injured near Toledo
A Toledo & Central railway train wrecked near Lima City ten miles south of Toledo at 1 o'clock this morning. One railway worker is dead, several passengers hospitalized at Perrysburg and Maumen, with twenty to thirty others injured.
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Pershing Visits Verdun After Verdun Assault
Major General Pershing returned to American headquarters today after witnessing the French assault at Verdun.
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Paris
Pershing
Verdun
Dramatic Senate Clash Over Income Taxes and War Profits
The Senate debated war taxes with Senator Lewis denouncing tax dodgers and calling for wealth conscription to fund the war. Proposals would raise top surtaxes by 40.4 million dollars and spur heavier levies on incomes over 5000, while differences with La Follette and Lodge highlighted looming battles over wealth taxation.
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Governor Philipp Visits Camp Douglas Troops in Wisconsin
Governor Philipp and state officials reviewed troops at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, in a hurried afternoon visit before Brig. Gen. Boardman and R. A. Richards depart for Waco, Texas, with the governor planning to leave for Chicago next.
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Italians Break Austrian Strongholds In Fast Advance
Italian forces launch a rapid offensive to seize Austrian positions as General Cadorna leads the assault. Units push across the front under heavy artillery and air attack, with Italian troops and air units delivering decisive blows to break through entrenched Austrian defenses.
Dies at 102 in Bear Creek Wisconsin
Inaac Surprise aged 102 lacking two months was buried at St Marys Catholic cemetery. He was born in S J Athamac Canada and moved to Fond du Lac as a boy before settling in Maple Creek fifty years ago. His wife died eighteen years ago. He had thirteen children, seven surviving, plus seventy grandchildren, 172 great grandchildren and twenty two great event grandchildren. His mind remained clear until near death and he was physically vigorous.
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Bear Creek
Wis
Aux
Inaac Surprise
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
S J. Athamac
Canada
Fond du Lac
Maple Creek
Novel hotel at Superior for tipplers relief
Superior August 22 Kaloonmen will back the protectors of drunk men and strangers attracted by the fact that the only hotel within miles around is here A modern hotel building is left furnished to be run by aquor dealers operation on a municipal plan Men without home or rooms in the city will be housed for the night when intoxicated Each saloonkeeper is responsible for transportation of his patrons The hotel will be paid cash if the man has money otherwise will settle later
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Superior
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Carpentier Expected as French Boxer Delayed at Port
An Atlantic Port report says Georges Carpentier, the French boxer advertised to arrive today by a French liner, failed to appear and is en route, expected to reach the port next week. Several French aviators and an American officer arrived to board the French boat.
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Atlantic
Georgen Carpentier
American Bankers Set Convention Here September 24
Atlantic City N J Aug 22 It was announced here today that the American Bankers association will hold its annual convention here the week beginning September 24 There had been considerable doubt as to whether the convention would be held this year owing to the war conditions.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
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American Bankers’ Association
Price of hogs drops from record fee
Chicago Aug 22 United Front reports hog prices eased today with the market about fifteen cents lower than yesterday's twenty dollar level. The decline marks a shift from the prior peak as buyers re-evaluate supply and demand conditions in the Chicago market.
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German Instruction Banned in Washburn Schools
United Press reports Washburn Wisconsin school board abolishes German instruction in local schools and plans to substitute French or Spanish. Weather forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with fair periods, temperatures around 70. Local observations note cloudy to fair skies and light showers.
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Washburn
Wis
Tony
Carlier
New Gains For French and British In Recent Battles
Allied forces push forward on multiple fronts including Verdun Meuse sector and Ypres area with French and British gains announced by respective war offices. Italian advances on the Gonzo front report over 13,000 Austro Hungarian prisoners and new successes along the line. German counterattacks persist near Lens and Lena.
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Riot in San Francisco wrecks streetcars as strikes flare
In San Francisco the car strike intensified with twenty two streetcars wrecked this morning across the city. Chief White added 200 men to strike duty as disruptions spread and the scene remained volatile in various districts.
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