Oshkosh to Vote on $165,000 High School Bond Issue
The city considers a bond issue to enlarge the High School, with a plan showing the Beach Memorial building and a new wing. Officials urge a large in favor vote to enable sale of bonds and to fund a public school expansion. The sketch, by Architect William Waters, is tentative and not yet approved.
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Oshkosh
Omnion
City Commission
Dope
Tion
the Beach Memorial
Aehoo! Board
Commission For Adoption
Alves
Commission
School
William Waters
Five Russian Corps Fall as German Austrian Forces Advance
Berlin reports indicate five Russian army corps defeated south of Allenstein as Austrians pursue near the Galician border. British naval action off Heligoland Bight yields successes. German and Russian movements across East Prussia and Galicia create a shifting front with heavy casualties reported by both sides.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Allenstein
East Prussia
Koenigsberg
Kiasni
Vublin
Bay
Wieprz
Vistula
Warsaw
Austria
Russia
Ramose
Zamose
Russian Poland
Lublin
Dniester
Lemberg
Galina
Speeu
Tages Zeitung
St. Quentin
Department of Aisne
Canbrai
Lecateau
Ft. Quentin
Cambria
Department of Somme
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Ghemans
Washinton
VD. C
Kiloneberg
Servian
Zulievo
Nancy
Vijtrimont
Longwy
Atlenstein
Koenigsburg
Galicia
Jvemberg
Servia
Zalievo
Cuxhaven
Twin cities for Hurlbut primary support urged
A Menasha Neenah conference urged backing W E Hurlaut for the state senate nomination. Speakers from city officials and prominent citizens endorsed him as the best candidate and urged voters to support him at the coming primary.
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Sorimwestern
Menasha
Wis
Neenah and
Gyo
W. E. Hurlaut
German Cruelty Alleged Over Louvain Destruction
The Information Bureau condemns the destruction of Louvain by German forces. It rejects the German claim that inhabitants fired on troops and calls the act an unparalleled crime in civilized history.
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Louvaine
Lower Living Fight Fails
An opinion from the corporation counsel's office holds individuals cannot be interfered with in hoarding property or offering goods for sale at exorbitant prices, ending hopes for criminal prosecutions. The mayor's committee weighs shift to a nationwide price control or export embargo. A plan for four free public markets opens September 1, with produce delivered by special night trolley cars.
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Associated Press
New York
Corporation Counsel’s
Mayor's Committee
Opposes Secret Diplomacy Editorial Critique
London Daily News denounces secret diplomacy urging openness in government. It likens autocratic practice to hidden powder in a ship of state and argues the United States should model transparent governance amid Europe’s tensions and naval threats.
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London Daily News
United States
Associated
London
the Daily News
Europe
Thia Vital Mat
British French Battle Reported Amid Silence From Front Lines
Dispatches describe exhaustion among German troops in northern France as reports clash over a decisive engagement while Allied forces press on. Lord Roberts appeals for hundreds of thousands as Canada ships a 1000 strong contingent to Europe amid rising wartime mobilization.
Montreal Board Quotas 150000 to Patriotic Fund
Central News dispatch notes Boulogne evacuated by allied troops. London reports France forming a new army of 250000 for offensive. Basel bulletin says German and Austrian corps crossed the Rhine with siege artillery. Mainz crew taken as German prisoners aboard a British cruiser. Two mine-sweeping trawlers sunk. five crew missing. Near 30000 troops at Valcartier mobilization camp. Ottawa batteries arrive. King Albert mingles with troops in Malines trenches, inspiring Belgian soldiers.
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London
Central News Dispatch
Boulogne
France
Rome
Thea Glornale Ae Italia
Basel
Switzerland
Nore
Mainz
Urmkly
Carhaven
Lemson
Bureau of Information
Valeartler
Quebec
Ottawa
Canada
Artilery
Antwerp
Daily News
Albert
Malines
No New Angles In Case Menasha Wis
No new developments in the Wisconsin Traction case against Menasha were reported. The city’s counter suit to determine if the company’s property is needed for public electric power will be heard at the September circuit court term. A Me ana horse injured in a Main Street runaway near Sixth Street, with a wagon shaft piercing the animal, is believed fatally hurt. wagon owner Witkowski escaped with minor injuries.
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Menasha
Wis
Wisconsin Traction, Light,” Heat and Power Company
Traction Company
Wlagonsin Traction, Light, Weat and Power Company
Menashe
Andrew Witkowski
Sixth Street
Main Street
Witkowski
Tittemoré Is Bitter In Today’s Paper
An index style page notes social news items including pastors on a boat ride and addresses for four books and magazines. It lists a four item primary fight near end and missions address, with church announcements and theater news.
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Tittemoré
Boatrid Paiahen
New York
Germana
North Bea
Engilah
Tournal
Menasha Polish Gymnastic Society Incorporation
The Polish Eagles Gymnastic association No 9507 of Menasha is incorporated with the secretary of state at Madison. It has no capital stock and aims to develop bodily power through gymnastic exercises and to establish a library reading room. Incorporators are Anton Stanizewski, Stanislaw Gracyalny, Coleslaw Kiszewski, Antoni Pawlowski, and Wladyslaw Zacharewicz.
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Polish Eagles Gymnastic Association
Menasha
Madison
Anton Stanizewski
Stanislaw Gracyalny
Coleslaw Kiszewski
Antoni Paw
Davies on Democrats and the Aylward Victory
Joseph H. Davies national committeeman from Wisconsin notes that all living Democratic governors and gubernatorial candidates support the Aylward-Hlusting ticket except David Rose who backs the Karels. He says Wilson men nationally back Wisconsin’s fight and predicts Stalwarts may withhold aid due to intraparty contest. Davies plans to travel to Madison in the afternoon.
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Wilson
Milwaukee
Wis
Washington
Davies
Wisconsin
Bernuge
Dicket
Madison
Sweden Mobilizes Troops Reported by New York Paper
The Evening World in New York reports Sweden ordered mobilization of troops amid grave political moves. AP dispatch from London cites a mobilization message received today warning of major political shifts in Sweden.
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New York
Associated Press
Evening World
London
Sweden
Stevens Beats Carroll In Riverview Golf Tourney
Zack Stevens, eighteen, defeated M. A. Carroll of Oshkosh four up three to play to win the Class A flight at Riverview Country Club. Appleton players claimed several wins with J Stevens and Phil Dickinson defeating Edmonds and Smith respectively. Carroll tied for low score at 84 with Gruenwald of Oshkosh.
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Ippieton
Ouhiowh
Northwestern
Apieton
Wis
Zack Steveny
M. A. Carroll
Oxhirosh
Riverview
Clu
Oshkosh
Kenneth Dickinson
Appleton
Jack Stevens
Senate Confirms McReynolds for Supreme Court Justice
Washington August 29 The Senate confirmed Attorney General McReynolds as associate justice of the Supreme Court in a vote of 44 to 66 with Norris Cummins Clapp Jones voting against. Progres sive Poin Dexter and Democrat Vardaman opposed the confirmation. The chamber also approved Thomas W. Gregory for attorney general without a roll call.
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Washington,d. C
Senate Today
McReynolds
Supreme Court
Norris
Nebraska
Cummins
Clapp
Jones
Poindexter
Vardaman
Senate
Thomas W. Gregory
Fifth O L Tank Afire In Magnolia Pipeline Fire
Fire erupts at Magnolia Pipe Line tank near Ringling Oklahoma after another tank exploded at Healdton. The fifth 95000 barrel tank is expected to collapse this afternoon while crews battle the blaze. Oil flows into Bayou Creek toward Red River as most tanks are believed spent.
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Associated Press
Ringling
Okla
Magnolia Pipe Line Company
Healdton Oil Seld
Here
Magnolia Tank Farm
Bayou Creek
Red River
Jailer Fires on Mob Killing Citizen in Kentucky
Paris Kentucky August mob scenes end with jailer J Farris shooting and killing Eugene Houston a prominent citizen during an attempt to retrieve Henry Thompson a Black suspect from the jail Hatchet wounds to Henry Mead and Jeja Hatchet reported.
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Associated Press
Paris
J. Farris
City Jaler
Eugene Houston
Henry Thompson
Henry Mead
Mead
Jeja Hatchet
Suspense at Kiauchau as Japanese Landings Ring Forts
At Kiauchau near Tsingtau on August 29 a small landing party of Japanese or Chinese approached Cape Jueschke but departed. Six Japanese warships patrol daily beyond German gun range while German forces strengthen coastal defenses with mines and electrical systems.
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Vey Associated Press
Tsingtau
Kiauchau
Cape Jueschke
Tstagian
Methodist ministers at front in German armies report
Madame A. M. Achard of Elgin spoke at the Gerifian Methodial conference and said nearly all Methodist ministers are serving with German forces. Only state churches the Lutheran and Catholic clergy avoid conscription, while free churches face enlistment. Her cousin Rev. J. P. Koeller’s sister reports Swiss conditions and aid needs for the poor as a Methodist college near Frankfurt am Main closes with many founders mobilized.
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A. M. Achard
Elgin
Clermany
Madame Achard
Koeller
J.P. Koeller
Nuelsen
Yacht Club Promises Tight Race In Inland Sailing Day
The Felker cup race at Lake Butte Dex Morts Yacht Club features Skipper John Buck, Glyndwr TL, and Skipper Bray with boats Athenia NT Kathryn TTL and others from Neenah. Expect a lively contest as crews hope for wind and a possible second race if finishing early.
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Felker Cup
Muspnees
Osho Yacht Club
Kathryn Canie
Lake Butte
Dex Morts
Kathryn
Witteh
Yachting Association
White Hear
John Buckstuff
Glyndwr TL
Bray
Athenia NT
Bowen
Davis
Neenah
Aghvary
Bombardment Life in Etain Described by Girl at Telephone
Paris reports two German bombardments on Etain near Lengwy in France. The fires, casualties, and a young girl staying at her post during shells are detailed, with Verdun postal officials receiving distressing updates until a bomb halted communications.
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Associated Press
Paris
Duris
Oftain
Lengwy
France
Mongay
Etain
Verdun
Posta
Women March For Peace On Fifth Avenue
Thousands of darkly clad women marched along Fifth Avenue to protest war. A large white flag bearing Peace led the procession as rain clouds lingered. The demonstrators, including Taetonic Slay and Gaetic women, stood united against the cruelties of war.
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Associated Preas
New York
Fifth Avenue
Over 3 000 Americans return from Europe ships carry guns
From Yokohama to New York and London the flow of Americans home continued aboard ships like the Olympic Adriatic and Minnesota. The Adriatic carried four six inch guns amidships and a large American passenger load, while British escorts watch all arrivals. The Atlantic exodus included notable figures such as Norman B. Mack Oscar Straus Chauncey M. Depew and John C Spooner along with many steerage travelers. Funds for Americans in Europe reportedly exhausted with authorities awaiting further disbursements to aid those stranded or depositing money in London and Brussels.
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New York
England
Olympic
Adriatic
Barker
Tues
Suidal Uglis
Linlifax
Sir Courtenay Bennett
Bennett
William ©. Breed
Americus
London
J. Borden Harriman
Ldy Fachys
Henry Gabriela
Ogdensburg
Paul Morton
Malone
McAdoo
Washington
Whoard
Francisco
American Money Exchange Committee
Maj
Daniel W. Ketcham
Ita
Europe
Walter J. Page
Tennessee
Tregglers
Kington
Ghent
Belgium
State Department
Antwerp
Ghenu
Americiaus
United States
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Italy
Switzerland
Spoonhinwolf
Norman B. Mack
Buffilo
National Democratic Committee
Oscar Straus
Turkey
Tt. Guggenheim
David Leventritt
Chauncey M. Depew
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Travre
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Dhe
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Klauchau
Reuter Telegram Company
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Nowe
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Nikolayev
Eixpresa
Odessa
Nikkolayev
City of Menasha
Calta Attentio
Menasha Society
Democrats
Stevens
Carroll
Clerwy
Women March For Peace
White Star
Wenness
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Yokohama
Minnesota
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Ambassdor
Iis
Tokyo
Japan
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