Renewed Big Battle in Flanders Dims in Intense Fire
Berlin reports a renewed artillery duel in Flanders with heavy bombardment from Bixschoote to Hollebeke and near Ypres. French gains north of Bixschoonte and Langemarck advances. rain hampers infantry while Anglo French guns pound German lines. In Moldavia Russians and Rumanians fail to recapture ground as Teutons take 3,300 prisoners.
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Berlin
Flanders
Bixschoote
Hollebeke
Moldavia
Foksnani
Europe
Ypres
Dixmude
Bixschonte
Langemarck
Belgian
Bixtschoote
St. Quentin
Aisne
Champagne
Meuse
Verdun
Galicia
Bukowina
Foksham
Mackensen
Teutons
Ship Board Delays Action On Tonnage Control
Washington Aug 10 The Shipping Board will begin commandeering American tonnage once an operating department is organized and a shipping expert is chosen to head it The board favors a plan to commandeer charters and return vessels to owners under board direction A British mission official discussed international tonnage and rate controls with the board on Thursday
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Washington
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Capps
Connop Guthrie
Four French ships sunk and merchantmen attacked
Paris August 10 The weekly official report of French shipping losses shows four vessels of 1600 tons or more sunk and two vessels under that tonnage. Six merchantmen were attacked unsuccessfully by submarines. During the week 848 vessels of all nationalities entered French ports and 934 left such ports.
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Paris
U P Declares Dividend Amid Quarterly Payout
New York Aug 10 Union Pacific Railroad company declares an extra dividend of one half percent on common stock alongside the regular 2 percent quarterly dividend. This mirrors the amount distributed three months ago.
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U. P
New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
War buying program discussed by new board
Washington August 10 government war purchasing program reviewed in detail by the war industries board. Hoover to handle food buying and Colonel I W Littel to oversee army cantonments. Policy to compel equal pricing for allies and Americans sparks protests and possible legislation. Rail orders for France and railroad access issues loom as tools to enforce fair pricing.
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Washington
New War Industries Board
Herbert Hoover
I. W. Littel
War Department
France
War Board
St Louis Woman Reveals Lambert Suicide Motive
Miss Alvina Perstrup, formerly Lambert Pharmacal stenographer, identified the murdered Lambert as her friend and said he faced mental anguish over Marion Lambert. She recounted calls in which he said he was sick in mind and could not live, urging “Marion” to be near. The coroner ruled death by own action.
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Mineola
N. Y
Jack DeSaulles
Bianca DeSaulles
John Longer DeSaulles
Nassau County
Westbury
G. Maurice Hecksher
G. F. Clegham
ST. Louis
Alvina Perstrup
Lambert Pharmacal Company
Jordan W. Lambert
Lambert
Miss Perstrup
Marion
Marion Lambert
France
Fifty Muleteers Lost on Argalia Sinking Reported
Newport News, Aug 10 reports the sinking of the British steamer Argalia by a German submarine with fifty American muleteers aboard. Captain Morris and ten crew members were lost. survivors reached Glasgow. Americans aboard include William Dunn of Springfield NL and S F Benson of Peoria.
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Newport News
Morris
Glasgow
William Dunn
Springfield
S. F. Benson
Peoria
German Miners Hold Meeting in Essen Demonstration for Peace and Reforms
Eight thousand miners gathered in Essen for a mass meeting on coal production food and wages. The event grew into a peaceful demonstration advocating democratic reforms and support for the Reichstag majority peace resolution. Vorwaerts notes Essen as a center of Pan German propaganda.
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Amsterdam
Essen
Germany
Reichstag
Vorwaerts
Dr Michaelis Made Colonel in German Army
In Copenhagen on August 10 Dr Bieneals the imperial German chancellor was promoted from captain to lieutenant colonel. The former chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg held the title of major general.
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Michaelis
Copenhagen
Bieneals
von Bethmann Hollweg
Taft Ill in Kansas Hospital Receives Cautious Update
William H. Taft, ill at a Clay Center hotel, is described as somewhat improved after a day deemed unfavourable. He has refused nourishment since Tuesday.Dr. Morgan notes rest and quietness are needed. Taft communicated with Mrs Taft in Canada. speaking engagements are cancelled until Monday due to case uncertainty.
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Clay Center
Kan
William H. Taft
F. B. Morgan
Taft
Two Weeks Debate on War Tax Bill
Senate debate on the 2,006,970,000 war tax bill begins with leaders aiming for passage in about two weeks. Finance Committee Chairman Simmons opens the discussion as critics focus on income, war profits, liquor and consumption taxes. The proposed income tax on publishers and higher second class mail rates spark further debate. Opponents say the revision favors corporate and wealthy interests, but progress toward a gentlemen’s agreement to expedite the bill is reported.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Finance Committee
Names of New Officers Sunday to Be Announced
FT SHERIDAN NL August 10 Sunday August 12 likely will be the red letter day of the ninety odd days of the officers reserve training camp here. Indications are that the names of those to be commissioned in the new national army will be announced then. Washington orders late yesterday barred disclosure of any names on the list until that time. No leaves of absence will be granted Sunday to allow checking equipment clothing and other issued supplies.
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FT. Sheridan
National Army
Washington
Four Americans Lost in Belgian Prince Sinking
Washington reports detail the loss of four Americans when the British steamer Belgian Prince was sunk by a German submarine. The commander removed life preservers and cut life boat oars, then submerged the vessel, leaving victims to drown, as described in official consular dispatches.
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Washington
Crowder tightens draft rules to curb depen dent exemptions
Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphs state governors directing local boards to narrowly limit exemptions for dependency. He warns that as many as 80 percent of examination registrants claim discharge for dependent relatives, risking undermining the army draft. Local boards must deny unmeritorious claims to preserve the selective service law.
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Washington
General Crowder
Crowder
Battery D Reaches Camp in Springfield
Battery D Third Wisconsin field artillery from East St. Louis arrived at Camp Lowden on Thursday to join mobilized units. Commanded by Capt. Clark Nixon, it includes 180 officers and men. Battery E from East St. Louis was due later, while Batteries B and C and East St. Louis HQ and supply units were already present.
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Springfield
Unarmed Ship Sinks U-Boat Prompts Censored Facts
London reports another unarmed merchant ship sank a submarine but censor prevents details. The note cites Captain Charles Fryatt of the Brussels, executed in July 1916 by Germans for attempting to ram a submarine, as a reason not to publish specifics.
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London
Charles Fryatt
Brussels
Inducting Men Into Military Life Rest With Local Boards
Washington Aug 1 Regulations issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder outline the full process for calling men into the national army beginning Sept 1. Local boards select men, prepare lodging and meals, verify identity, and arrange trains. units report to camps after final checks and medicals. strict accountability and discipline govern the quotas and departures.
Kew Regulations for Army Service
Washington August 10 A revised set of rules governing physical examinations for men registered under the selective draft was issued by Surgeon General Gorgas and sent to state governors. The changes mainly adjust weight and height standards, allowing higher allowances for taller men and adding extra chest expansion for tall individuals, while broadening physician discretion on vision and other minor defects. Dental work will be facilitated or funded, and poor teeth will face closer scrutiny. a punctured eardrum is not a disqualifier if hearing is at least half normal.
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Washington
Gorgas
Capital strike near settlement
Springfield Illinois August 10. A conference between strikers officials and A O Mackie general manager of the street railway company ended with no statements about results. Negotiations likely to be decided at a third meeting to be held this morning. Carmen union members left with smiles. 600 Ninth regiment patrols and flying squads kept the city quiet with no disturbances.
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Springfield
Ill
Mackie
Street Railway
T. J. Connor
Carmen
Ninth Regiment
Gold Economic Conference Opens in Vienna Echoes Regional Talks
BASSE Switzerland Aug 10 News reports negotiations to draft economic agreements and set up intercommunication methods begin at Vienna today among representatives of Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Basse
Switzerland
Vienna
Germany
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Adjutant General
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