Allies celebrate naval victory at Riga over German fleet
Reports from Petrograd and Vienna say the Russian and Allied forces defeated German naval units in the Gulf of Riga. The German battleship Moltke allegedly sunk, with two cruisers and four transports lost, boosting Allied morale and signaling a German setback on the Baltic front.
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Lotion
Gulf of Ai
Moltke
Germany
Petrograd
Berlin
Gulf of Riga
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Mosquit
London
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Kovno
M CS
Ssermans
Deval
ItZis
Rowa
Itatr
Tcherkassev
Port Arthur
Dumal
War News Mixed Across Fronts and Seas
Petrograd reports joy as Japan may supply supermunitions easing Russian shortages. Britain and allies push operations while Turkey and Bulgaria adjust treaties. German naval actions include sinking ships and battles in the Baltic Sea. France and Russia discuss joint action against Turkey with Italian input.
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Aus
Germany
Bulsaria
Ois
Turkey
Fulearia
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Buria
En Ng
Serbia
Greece
Bulgaria
Bulearianag
Desosate
Petrograd
Penosrad
Wisconsin Grocers and General Merchants Convene in Oshkosh
The fifteenth annual Wisconsin Acieil Grocers and General Merchante association session opens in Oshkosh. Leaders include President Finger Secretary Statters and Treasurer Davvero. Convention topics cover retail and social amenities, with developments reported elsewhere in the paper.
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Wisconsin Acieil Grocers and General Merchante’ Association
Oshkosh
Commonwealth
Whecupsin
Ged Eaccu
Finger
Presi F
Statiers
Davvero
White House to Await Facts on Arabic Sinking
The White House announced it would await all facts before deciding on action after the sinking of the steamer Arabic by a German submarine. Secretary Lansing said the situation matched Saturday notes and that the U S government would rely on survivors’ statements and official inquiries. Plans were discussed to help the cotton sector, with consideration of informal commissions and possible sale arrangements. The British admiralty stated the Arabic was unarmed and sunk without warning, and noted the Dunsley as an armed patrol vessel.
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Wilson
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Americans Fired Upon on the U.S. Border
Border patrol near Loehiel Arizona came under fire yesterday near the Mexican line. The attack reportedly originated from Tenecade Mexico but caused no casualties. A Mexican commander sent an appeal following the incident.
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Associated Press
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Aus
Loehiel
Yesternar
Tenecade
Mexicais
Cararanza
Lausanne Treaty Echoes on Triolitania Rights
In an Associated Press dispatch dated August 6, the Italian government has declared war on Turkey. The article discusses suppression of privileges under the Lausanne treaty and questions how Muslim religious freedom and related customs will be maintained amid the new conflict.
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Triolitania New Vord
Associated Preas
Refugees Reach Petrograd From Kovno Says AP
Refugees arriving in Petrograd report an enormous amount of arms and equipment seized in the Kovno area. The Associated Press dispatch notes urgent need for shelter and relief as refugees recount conditions and movements amid ongoing disruption.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Kovno Gay
Termans 4U Reported Capture and Cathedral Fire
Unclear readable fragments indicate a report involving firearms damage and a cathedral fire. The text references a capture event and an area affected by gun activity, with a mention of a destroyed cathedral and a wartime like Forres.
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Informatie
Parce Ty Reuter
Biad
Hatte
French Aviator Escapes After Swiss Landing
Paris aviator Liberts, from France, reportedly escaped after landing in Switzerland during a June incident. The article notes Ministry of War references and a Ferric reenactment of events, with ambiguous details about injury and a record attempt in 1912 related to Spain.
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Paris
Auk
Switzerland
Friedtivar
Vial
Fretha
Ministry of Warleley
Spain
Vitteria
U. S. Expert at Marinette
An unidentified U. S. expert in Marinette faces a report describing a general land finance matter. The fragment mentions credit and registrar actions, with references to payment and regulation. The text is garbled but suggests a local governance or financial official context.
Missing Fruit Vessel Spotted Near Shoreline
A fruit vessel is missing near the shoreline as search efforts begin. Local authorities and crews from the port of Unie coordinate with Brat and Bagster teams to locate the vessel. Emergency responders report unclear status of crew and cargo as investigation starts.
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Anzarez
Balkans Issue Settled
The premier of Serbia Pachiteb is quoted discussing a settlement with Itaj re, following months of negotiations. The Corriese Deit Tra reports the brief accord ends the stalemate between the two sides.
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Pachiteb
Serbia
Corriese Deit
Buddhists Present Peace Resolutions to President
Three Buddhist priests from Japan delivered resolutions favoring international peace to President Wilson in Washington. Archbishop Mokesen Hicks appeared in traditional religious dress as delegates to the Buddhist congress in San Francisco presented their message.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Japan
San Francio
Mokesen Hicks
War prompts embassy to take over Turkey interests
Washington August 23 with a state declaration of war on Turkey the American embassy at Constantinople is expected to be asked to take over Turkish interests and those of Russia in Turkey for which Italy has acted.
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Sseociates Press
Washington
Turkey
Constantinople
Russia
Italy
Torpedoes Continue Fatal Work In Sea Wrecks
A British schooner Mart in Edmonds of 182 tons sank after being torpedoed near Perris on August 25. Reports state several vessels were attacked in European waters with lifeboats used and crew casualties. A Bulgarian collier Espahan was torpedoed at Haidar Pasha and another German liner Budes, carrying munitions, was sunk. Shipping records show limited confirmation for Budes’s fate.
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Associated Press
Ismdon
Martin Edmonds
Fower
Bees
Sofia
Bulgaria
Aus
Espahan
Haidar Pasha
Budes
Sewenoth
Constantinopie
Ble
Carmane
ABE RUEF LEAVES PRISON IN RAIN
Abraham Ruef former San Francisco graft boss leaves San Quentin Penitentiary after serving four years and fifteen days of a fourteen year sentence. He declines further participation in a pending San Francisco city election and plans to enter real estate after a ninety day ranch stay near Akian California.
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Cal
Abraham Kwef
Wader
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Bef
Chief Breuer in Peculiar Riverside Cemetery Accident
A car accident near Riverside Cemetery involved Chief Breuer who turned to avoid a child and tipped a monument. No injuries reported to the chief, who was recovering at home, and repairs were made quickly by the city.
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Breuer
Riverside Cemetery
Brauer
Iilness
Riveralds Cemetery
Mulsa
Tragic Death in Fond du Lac Jail Cell
John Spellecy a 43 year old Fond du Lac resident with mental illness died from smoke fumes in the county jail padded cell between 1 and 6 30 Sunday morning. He had been flagged for hospital care for mental illness and tuberculosis and was to be moved Monday to Haske Bargfiehl county or Winnebago state hospital. A separate note reports a thief stole Miss Nell Lavender’s purse containing $60 during her Saturday night vaudeville show at the Idea theater.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
John Spellecy
Spellecy
Haske
Bargfiehl County
Winnebago
Nell Lavender
Vaudevile
Idea Theater
Education Meet Resumed at National Education Association
Delegates reconvened in Oakland after a two day rest as the National Education Association convention reopened. Miss Gree Strachan who resigned from the association after her defeat did not speak as scheduled, sending a note of regret instead. Topics included secondary education, textbook teaching, rural school supervision and inspection. The American School Peace League held a mass meeting in the city.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
National Education Association
Gree Strachan
Association
David B. Johnson
South Carolina
American School Peace League
Englanditorium
David Starr Jorstenn
Anglishman
Denoet
LE Steward
Siburiai
Fieex
Diumed
Fey
Aedcordiog Te Lax
Relief work in Galveston makes progress
Relief efforts in Galveston Texas proceed with limited aid after a tropical storm struck the city last month. Workmen are prepared to build a trestle across the bay to reach the carsteway while recovery continues and aid slowly arrives.
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Galveston
Texas
Wort
Iveston
Jewelry Retailers Meet to Set Fashions for Gems
The tenth annual convention of the American National Jewelers Association opened in New York with over 33 delegates present and more arriving from across the country. A conference by Friday will determine jewelry fashions for the coming season as jewelers attempt to influence trends like apparel.
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iPs
Associated Press
New York
Abe
Factory women strike for eight hour day in Bridgeport mills
About 300 women and girls in Bridgeport strike to press a readjustment of working conditions. They demand an eight hour day, modification of certain changes, and abolition of the basement.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
George C. Batcheller Company
Crown Corner
Strike at Big Tannery Paralyzes Production
A strike by 100 Italian and American laborers halted operations at the Big Tannery today. Workers from Waburn protesting conditions walked out, disrupting processes and drawing attention to wage and safety concerns.
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Waburn
Tinnery
Arson Case at Janesville Reported by Police
Officials in Janesville investigate an arson case as detectives pursue leads. The municipal authorities urge residents to aid the inquiry and warn of intensified efforts to identify and arrest the responsible party.
Still Hitting Homers J P Baer Leads Delaware County League
J P Baer and J Franklin Baker, once famous home run hitters for the Athletics, are spotlighted as Baer leads the Delaware County League in home runs. The brief notes their enduring prowess and local recognition amid ongoing league play.
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J.P. Baer
J. Franklin Baker
Athletics
Debating Blame for Sinking of Steamer Arabic
Washington officials weigh whether Britain or Germany bears responsibility for the Arabic attack. If the ship provoked the submarine, Britain could face U.S. pressure. if the attack was deliberate, Germany faces decisive action. The case hinges on whether the Arabic sailed armed or unarmed and the rules of wartime neutrality.
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England
Germany
Train Service Restored After Storm Disruption
Train and street car service impaired by last night's storm were restored today in Kansas City Missouri. The restoration followed hours of reduced transit with crews clearing tracks and resuming normal schedules. No injuries were reported and officials urged riders to expect brief delays during the restart.
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Associated
Kansas City
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