British and Allied Advance Toward Aleppo
Fragmentary World War I dispatch describes Allenby advancing from Damascus toward Aleppo, with forces nearing 270 miles to the city and aiming to connect with British Mercian operations. The piece notes rail links at Baghdad and Damascus and contemplates a broader campaign along the Euphrates.
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Kaiser Is Tron Cross Given Out In Paris
According to L Eclair Emperor William of Germany praised the iron cross award system. The report lists 153 officers and 51,356 soldiers decorated with various classes. Private soldiers number 4,743 and 12,445 commissioned officers have awards. Aviation 3,084. navy 4,042. medical service 1,053. chaplains 84. army service units 473.
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Berwick Through War Declarations Not Proclaimed
Aug 19 London dispatch notes Berwick on the Tweed, a town straddling England and Scotland, must issue a separate declaration when hostilities are declared. It had been overlooked in the 1914 war proclamation and was still technically at war with Russia, missing peace at the end of the Crimean War.
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Baron cites hasty move on Austrian peace plan
Baron Urten of Austria criticizes the allies for a rapid Austrian peace proposal in a Berlin report. He argues the move could be neglected or delay peace as President Whine responds with notable speed.
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Boilermakers at Vancouver Vote for Full Shift
Portland and Vancouver boilermakers vote to work a full Saturday, affecting 230 to 400 workers. Local 1 plans a Saturday full shift while Portland headquarters deny confirmation of any action. Federal officials have not received word on possible government action.
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Soldiers letters to catch first train to home
Aug 14 report describes a new mail system for American soldiers: letters from ships bound for the United States will be sorted and sent directly to trains, speeding delivery to families. A port terminal and clerks will handle sections of the mail, dramatically reducing delays.
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Toronto journalist killed in action in France report
Word received here states that a Canadian author using the pen name Loke Bharpe was killed in action in France. The report identifies him as the only son of the era Harr and mentions his Canadian novel 3. Further details were not provided in the message.
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Roosevelt ill with pneumonia amid European reviews return
President Roosevelt's recovery from influenza complications worsened to pneumonia after returning from Europe where he conducted official reviews. Officials said his condition was serious but improving, with his mother at 47 East 65th Street and other relatives remaining at his side. The report notes additional cases of influenza among Roosevelt's close circle during the illness.
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