German Advance in East Galicia Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports a renewed Teutonic push in Galicia with the piercing of Russian lines along the Sluta Lipa and the occupation of Narew, as German forces renew drives east of the Biłowieża forest and advance from the Bielorussian area. The release cites Beseler as appointed overall administrator of occupied Russian Poland and notes ongoing artillery and air activity with Allied targets hit.
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Missiaas
Sluta Lipa River
Berlin
Siata Lipa
Narew
Bialystok
Galicia
Mar
Dneister
Snilz
Provia
Podefia
Strangers Ordered Away After Brief Stop in Georgia
Eight men who failed to give satisfactory explanations of their presence in Martes Ga were rounded up late last night, placed in a box car on a freight train and sent away. The Associated Press report notes the incident occurred in Martierar? Ga on August 23.
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Associated Preas
Martie. Ga
M & Box
Fire Destroys Burlington Laundry. Loss Near 340000
Five men evacuated as flames swept a Burlington laundry early today causing an estimated 340000 in damage. The building, insured for about 40000, was abandoned as firemen fought the blaze and investigators sought a cause amid vague town business disruptions.
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Leo M. Frank
Heres
Associated Press
Burlington
Seave
War News Wraps Eastern Front and Paris Bombardment
Allied and German forces clash across Galicia and Stry hopes along the Slon Lipa. Russians launch counterattacks as German cavalry push near Brest Litovsk and north of Baus and Mabou. An attempted German air raid on Paris is repelled with one plane down. other bombs miss targets. Austrian and Montenegrin actions near the Gulf of Cadiz noted, with limited front developments in France and the Dardanelles.
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Tangekopf
Muenster
Ostend
Middelkirke
Bruges
Maelheim Bader
Aroun
Hindenburg
Schienbers
Eremia
Radaiwailischki
Svjadasz
von Fichhorn
Kovne
von Bhorn
Bobr
Berbralowieska
Xarew
Prince Leopold Bavaria
Bielovieziz Forest
Lesnaprawa
von Mackensen
RK Ramieairiz-Litovsk
Mysozycze
Muchawieco and
Priper
Samary
Ravel
Kobrin
Count Botha
Sjota Lipa
Breezanr
Quennewie
Argo
Chat- Argonne
Galicia
Merlin
Sloia Lipa
Huselan
Briggamy
Tain
Eichhoro
Nareu
Bialtok-Hiel
Brest Litussk
Bate
Baus
Mabou
Ater Lainie
Paris
Germain
Montemorency
Gulf of Calotary
Beli Peninsula
Wandacelics
Trent
Front Near Salt Lake Sees Tangible Turkish Improvements
An Associated Press visit to Seddul Bahr on the Gallipoli front notes upgraded Turkish earthworks and artillery placements across the straits on the Anatolian shore. Allied action since August 21 has been limited to weak artillery fire amid heavy Turkish losses and harsh conditions with scarce water. En Pasha and his staff express satisfaction with Turkish progress.
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Hpeli Peningefa
Hosilities
Salt Lake
Associated Press
Seddul Bahr
Anatalia
En Pasha
Nere
Permanent Exposition City Model for 1929 Celebrations
Plans in Exposition City for a permanent modelmunicipal shelter to house 196 146 people at Tivmouth for the 300th anniversary of a landing in the Fgums in 1929. Mural experts announced the idea to eliminate waste from temporary structures and to include fireproof facilities with zones for factories and industries.
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Associated Press
Basiun
Mass
Isvmouth
Bohemian Loyalists Back Wilson Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmentary AP report notes Bohemians in the United States showing loyalty to President Wilson and opposing measures to strip former Austrian subjects of citizenship. The protest centers on limiting export of musical instruments and a tense stance toward Austrian authorities.
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Associated Press
America
Wilson
Bowerman
Representa Hs 28
United States
Telephone service upgrades ordered for Straus Berry Co
The Wisconsin railway commission ordered improvements in service for the Straus Berry Telephone company of Madison. The company must implement changes to enhance telephone operations and reliability as directed by the commission.
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Northwestern
Madison, Wis
The
Railway Commission
Straus Berry Telephone Company
Compa
Boy Dies of Blood Poison in Wisconsin
Ten year old Senick son of Peter Keswent died at St Marys hospital Madison from lockjaw after a scratch from a rusty nail. Associated Press report from Waunakee Wisconsin notes the fatal illness and hospital care.
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Associated Press
Waunakee
Wis
Senick
Peter Keswent
St. Mary's Hospital
Madison
Mexican Peace Plans To Be Reexamined At Pan American Talks
Washington reports say the Pan American conference will revisit Mexican peace plans late next week after all replies to the peace appeals are received. Carranza possibly seeks recognition while Villa’s forces claim a serious defeat at Garcia and continued siege of Monterey. Destruction south of Allende and famine reports worsen conditions for Mexican civilians amid relief efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Carranza
A. Douglas
Washington
Pablo Gonzales
Mexico City
Allende
American Red Cross
J. C. Weller
Piedras Negras
Monclova
Saltillo
Weller
International Relief Committee
Red Cross
Ville
Raoul Macero
Monterey
Trevino
Welsh Strike Talks Continue as Miners Defy Runciman Award
London officials and miners factions met to discuss the coal dispute after Walter Runciman and David Lloyd George failed to settle the issue. A further conference is set for Monday with mine owners present. Reports say 4,000 additional workers quit.
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London
Associated Press
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Runciman
David Lford-George
Car
Pioneer Joseph Briske Killed In Wagon Accident
Special to The Northwestern from Green Lake County Wisconsin Aug 23 1900 Pioneer resident Joseph Briske aged eighty two was instantly killed when his wagon ran away on a hill at Manchester four miles west of Markesan His neck was broken He was driving a load of feed to Manchester A companion named Steinback was also thrown from the wagon but escaped serious injury.
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Green Lake County
Fend du Lac
Wis
Joseph Briske
Manchester
Markesan
Briske
Princeton Road
Steinback
Bridgeport Steels Up for Labor Return Next Week
Bridgeport reports improving industrial conditions with several thousand striking workers set to resume Monday under an eight hour day and better shop conditions. Officials predicted only a few idle employees remain by next week as factory toilres rally in jubilant mood.
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Associated Press
Bredxeport
Conn
Bridgeport
State Senator Glenn Dies At Wyaltus Home
State Senator Robert Glenn of the Sixteenth District dies at his Wyaltus home near Prairie du Chien after a brief illness due to pernicious anaemia. Republican senator born in Wyalusing November 38 1838. educated locally. worked in lumber and grain, then farming and stock raising. Elected 1917. Funeral set for Prairie du Chien tomorrow afternoon with Masonic rites.
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Glenn
Madison
Robert Glenn
Wyaltus Ng
Prairie du Chien
Wyalusing
Aly
Grant County
Praine
Masonic Fraternity
Four German aviators raid Paris in morning air battle
Four German airplanes attacked Paris as French flotilla engaged. One machine was shot down over the forest of Lallatte with two pilots killed. The remaining aircraft retreated after a battle near Montemerency fifteen miles from Paris. no injuries reported aboard.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sercris
Lallatte
Montemeorency
Montemerencs
North Cap
British Cruisers See Off New York Coast First in Weeks
Two British warships were sighted off Sandy Hook with three and four funnels, marking the first regular British cruisers off the New York coast in three weeks. An auxiliary cruiser, once a Cunard liner, had patrolled earlier but disappeared hours before.
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Associated Press
New York
Sandy Hook
Cunard
Russian Cabinet Censured and Reorganization Discussed
After conferences in Moscow with business leaders and district councils, a revolution in policy was declared to fix lack of coordination between the cabinet ministers and government bodies. The newspapers hint at M Keriveshein replacing Jean Goremsin as prime minister.
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Associated v. Moscow
Moscow
Cybel Minsters
Jre- Iimfer
M. Keriveshein
Jean Goremsin
Boy Impaled on a Hook Near Sheboygan
A sixteen year old boy, George Geughan, sustained a life threatening injury on a Wisconsin farm while riding a load. He was impaled by a hook that pierced the air. He was rushed to a hospital where his condition is labeled serious.
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Sheboymam
Wis
Here
George Geughan
Serin
All Quiet in Hayti Reported by AP
Associated Press from Washington reports Haytiang forces have surrendered early in the American occupation unrest in Hayti. Quiet conditions described nationwide with references to local disputes and social critiques including personal remarks about Mrs Jenks and others.
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Y Associated Press
Wasiington
DP. C
Rearsas i Caperten Today
Hayti
Ernest Wetzel Pioneer of Sheboygan Dies at 86
Ernest Wetzel aged eighty six who had lived in Sheboygan sixty two years died last night. He was perhaps the state’s most extensive cattle buyer and conducted the first butcher shop in Sheboygan. His marriage was the first to be celebrated in a Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
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Erest Wetzel
Sheboygan
Wis
Ernest Weitzel
Wetzel
Wisconsin
Sheborgan
Oshkosh Page Highlights Local Notices and Society Items
An index of today’s Oshkosh paper lists sections on corrupt practice act golf in Oshkosh social records golden wedding talk with a Colorado woman tariff and war in Europe church announcements and minor laws. It notes teachers named and a home beautiful short story along with markets and a business directory.
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Oshkosh
Colorado
Sereter
Europe
Home Beautiful
Oshkeeh
Politica
Fire destroys iron works in St Charles plant
Fire early today devastated the John Malleable Iron works plant at St Charles and four boat houses. Officials estimate a $100,000 loss and four hundred men lose their jobs.
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Associated Presa
St Charles
3Fohns Malleabie Iron Works
Iron Works
Berlin Arabic Sinking Hold Casts Long Shadow on Talks
Washington awaits Berlin's formal reply on the Arabic sinking as negotiations on submarine warfare stall. Officials expect Count von Bernstorff to present Germanys statement once its government approves, while the State Department conditions any move on Arabic resolution and neutral rights.
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Usy
Washington, D. C
Ger
Berlin
State Department
Gerand
Moon
Count von Bernstorff
Bea
United States
Armdic
Germany
Lusitania
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
Printing Board Troubled by Civil Service Claims
Madison August 28 seven state printing board employees displaced by Governor Philipp’s appointments argue the new civil service law prevents their removal and keeps them in office. Names include Secretary George S. Post and assistant H L Anderson with several transfers anticipated within the department. The legality hinges on a Supreme Court ruling that changing titles or duties does not alter the existing status of offices.
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Madison
Wis
State Printing Board
Philipp
Civil Service
George S. Post
H. L. Anderson
F. M. Wylie
Ethel Harrison
E. NS. Nevin
Insurance Department
Printing Board
A. W. Potts
Railway Commission
F. J. Hubbard
A. S Collins
Wild Rose
Supreme Court
Miss Florence Flantz Weds at Fox River Grove Ceremony
Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wisconsin reports Miss Florence Flantz daughter of Dr. Samuel Plantz president L Lorenz and Tiare W Go Preuer superintendent of Floranoni plans wed Rev Webner Miller of Muton Junction last night beneath a large oak tree on the brow of a camp overlooking the Fox River. A number of townspeople attended the ceremony.
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Appleton
Wis
Anz
Camps Ibit
Fox River
Fiorence Flantz
Samuel Plantz
L Lawren Hese
Tiare
Go Preuer
Filoranon
Webner Miller
Muton
President Wilson Reviews DC National Guard in Rain
President Wilson, in a heavy overcoat, rode in his automobile to a rainy DC review of the District of Columbia National Guard. He stood on the wrigress to observe the militia during their return from Virginia encampment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Aug
Wilson
Columbia National Guanl
Virginia
New Company Authorized Joy Associates Iresa Washington
Rear Admiral Boush reports from Honolulu that a new company Joy Associates Iresa in Washington DC has authorized a certificate to raise the submarine F-g.as wrecked months ago. Two pontoons and equipment from Madison Wisconsin were placed atop the wreck and chains passed beneath the hull. The hulk is expected to be raised to the surface with no further delays.
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Joy Associates
Iresa
Washington, D. C
Boush
Hono
Madison
Wis
Exiand-Saager
Bhia
Isburn Ts
F. W Kari
Western
Illinois Funds Held Up in State Treasurer Payment Dispute
Springfield August 23 The state faces a stoppage on two years of appropriation totaling 798,009 as the Sangamon County Circuit Court halts payments to prevent the State Treasurer from disbursing funds. Salaries for state officers amount to 121,000 and legislative mileage 200, totaling 4600 006 after adjustments. Chicago inspectors and grain inspectors see salary cuts following Judge Creighton's ruling, affecting the grain inspection service and the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Illinois
Springfield
Sears
James’ Creighton
Sangemen County
Pcie
Lroughhor
Dean KO Fercus
Amuyar
UG Ve
Mleut
Gov. Hkarraue
Chicago
Engineers For War Duty Forming Reserve Corps
A national move to organize a reserve corps of engineers for potential wartime use has solidified. A joint committee chaired by William Barclay Parsons and including Henry S. Drinker Ralph E. Morshon and others will coordinate with the war department to mobilize engineers from major societies and institutes across the country.
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Chicago
Corps of Engineers
Jhas
Bion J. Arnold
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Institute of Mining Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Eangghs
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Institute of Consulting Engineers
War Department
Wiliam Barclay Parsons
New York
Henry S. Drinker
Ennsylvania
William HH. Wiley
Elon J.arnold
Milnois
Ralph E. Morshon
Wilter says firm built no war material for any nation
President Theodore G. Wilter of Wilter Manufacturing told Milwaukee employees at Muskego that year orders from foreign countries amounted to cold storage houses ice plants and refrigeration projects and none were for war material. He said the company could have pursued war contracts but chose not to build weapons harming innocent people.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Theodore G. Wilter
Wilter Manufacturing Company
Emploxes
Muskego
Baltimore News Sold to Stuart Olivier
Announcement from Baltimore dated August 28 reports Frank A. Munsey selling The Baltimore News and the Munsey Building to Stuart Olivier. Olivier, who has led Munsey interests here for eight years, pays about four million dollars and says he stands alone with no agency or corporate alliance, pledging to maintain the paper’s independent policy.
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Rank A. Muneecy
Alan
Pinet
Baltimore
Associated Press
Baitimore
Frank A. Munsey
Baltimore News
Munsey
Stuart Olivier
Mr. Munsy
Olivier
Agandas
Northwestern Publishes License Granted To Insurance Firm
A notice states that a risk company received a license to operate in the state. The firm posted assets of $125,999 and a net surplus of $344. Georgia Brasee, daughter of We o M Brasee, is noted as a key figure in the company.
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Ninjasiuner
Ranre
Rane
Edony
Georg Fo Brasee
M. Brasee
Covent
Brasee
Too San
Insurante Company
eaRge
Train Hits Automobile in Appleton Area Fatality Report
A train collision near Appleton resulted in a fatality as a car was struck by a passenger train. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted a police investigation.
New Position for Purtell in Wisconsin
Madison announces T. M. Purtell of Madison a former state fre marshal has been appointed state agent in the department. The note adds a comment about a fan who applauds a moving picture showing enthusiasm.
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Madison
Wis
T. M. Purtell
Weather Forecast for Winston-Salem Showers Likely
The forecast notes showers in the extreme south portion with possible sun elsewhere. Partly cloudy and cooler conditions expected with temperatures around 32 degrees and fair overall by day. Local observations report a mixed sky and temperature near normal for late August.
Kitchin Faces House Leadership Challenge in 64th Congress
Washington reports Rep Claude Kitchin of North Carolina opposes large arms and ship spending while aiming to lead the Ways and Means and House Democratic groups. His stance alarms administration officials who seek a stronger defense program and party unity in the looming session.
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Nortwestern
Washington, D. C
Claude Kirchin
Nort Fouling
Wilsson
Ccaats
Wilson
Kitchin
Uemaryland War Departments
Etait
Congress
Kite
Champ Clark
Panama Canal
Democratic Party
York
New
Wim
Charles F. Power
York Handel Marples
Tammany
Ater O'Cerman
Mile
Varamany Tizer
Tammani Bali
Wilron
WSF
Tever Comas
Marpark
Rivhia
Kigwhin
Politi
Underwood
Kitebin
Jim” Mann
House
F. W
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Howe
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