Allies Drive Gains In Flanders Breakthrough
Allied forces launched a major assault in Flanders from Dixmude to Warneton with French and British troops advancing. French captured two German trench lines while British forces took three, seizing ten towns and taking 8,560 prisoners as Steenstraete fell and lines were pushed forward two miles beyond.
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Union News Service
London
Flanders
Alont
Dixmaile
Ypres
Warneton
Dar
Teutens
Bellum
Steenstraete
Excess profits tax soars as Sigel reports quarter gains
New York dispatch notes United States Sigel corporation earned 90.6 million in Q2 after 33.9 million in deductions. Taxes are projected at about 200 million for the year, shaping a record impact on government revenue. Dividends announced include 1 1/4 percent on common and 1 percent on preferred, with a 3 percent extra on common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Sigel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Board of Trade acts to curb corn speculation in futures
The Chicago Board of Trade adopts a resolution to limit 231 September corn futures transactions after fixing a $1.65 minimum price two months earlier. Cash corn runs about $2.30 as the board seeks to restrain speculation while Joseph P. Griffin, president, creates a three member committee to determine true commercial value.
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Gorn
Chicago
Board of Trade
Joseph P. Griffin
Arrest Made in Threats Against Rockefeller Figures
A man claiming to be Elie Koodinopf, a naturalized Russian-born citizen, was arrested in New York after allegedly threatening the Hives of J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and John J. Rockefeller Jr. The case centers on a series of menacing statements attributed to the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Mor.gan
John D. Rockefeller
John J. Rockefeller, Jr
Elie Koodinopf
Russia
New German War Loan Subscriptions Headed for End of September
According to the Ber Vorzeit Zeitung subscription drive for the seventh war loan will be re ed at the end of September in Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhage
Women Told To Can In War Time Hunger Averted Through Saving
President Wilson asks the women of the nation to preserve perishables and store crops to ease transportation pressure and hasten victory. Secretary Houston and Hoover urge conservation and efficient use of food to support military needs.
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Washington
Wilson
D. F. Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
America
United States
Bakers Protest High Wheat Price in Food Bill
Washington, July 30. The war emergency council of the baking industry, representing 23,600 bakers, protested the minimum price provision in the food bill conferees. They warned a $2 minimum price would encourage farmer hoarding, fail to boost production, and keep bread at unreasonable levels while urging prices lower than present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Emergency Council
Baking Industry
Russians Driven Back On Eastern Galician Front
German general staff announced on Sunday that Russian troops retreated behind the Russian border at Husiatyn, about 70 miles east of Halicz, as Austro German forces retake Galician areas. A German attack toppled a Russian line between the Dniester and Pruth rivers, while Katy in the Galician Carpathians fell to German forces. In Romania, German forces completed a retrograde movement on the upper Putna river.
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Berlin
Husiatyn
Husiatin
Halicz
Galicia
Dniester
Pruth
Katy
Galician Carpathians
Ben
Teutons
Roumania
Putaa
King George inspects U.S. troops at Borden camp
King George and Queen Mary rode to Borden camp by motor and inspected American troops stationed at outlying camps. The monarch praised the soldiers as they stood in their orderly ranks.
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London
King George
Queen Maury
Princess Mary
Borden
Senate U K s harbors bill sails through with funding
Washington July 23 The annual rivers and harbors bill carrying an appropriation of 27 034 000 dollars was passed by the Senate by a large margin. The measure provides funds for harbor improvements to support commerce and navigation along U S coasts and inland waterways. The bill now awaits further action and outlines allocations for major projects and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Signal Corps Training Camps Opened for Officers Reserve
Washington July 27 Four training camps of the signal corps officers reserve corps have been opened by week to five officers for signal duty. The reserve officers receive 13 weeks intensive training.
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Signal Corps
Washington
Die Signal Corps
Officers Reserve Corps
Dhe
Tourists Forsake Denmark Copenhagen
The American consul general states the American community in Denmark has dwindled with only those remaining for business purposes. Most Americans have left the country, leaving few citizens in Copenhagen.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Dynamite Blast Strikes Starton Post Office
A dynamite blast shattered the Webslite Avenue post office in Cleveland near July 20 before daylight. Assailants escaping in a large automobile. The explosion damaged the adjoining building and disrupted early morning activity as authorities investigate the incident.
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Starton
Cleveland
Webslite
Twajeetory
FOOD GAMBLING HIT BEGINS IRON RULE F
Washington July 27 President Wilson announced through the federal trade commission that speculation in foodstuffs must end. Investigators will examine books of meat packers in Chicago and then extend to others, with special agents checking competitive conditions. The probe aims to curb price manipulation of meat corn wheat and by products. Francis J Henry directs with Commissioner Davies and the agriculture department.
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Washington
Wison
Federal Trade Commission
Francis 3
Henry
California
The
Trade Commission
Isah Washington
Joseph EB. Davies
Agricultural Department
Davies
Chicago
Mine Blast Disaster Report at New Waterford
A blast at New Waterford No 6 mine of the New Dominion Coal Company in Nova Scotia leaves heavy loss of life. Of 56 men at work, only five were rescued alive several hours after the explosion, with some others believed dead.
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New Waterford
C. B
Halifax
N.S
New Dominion Coal Companys
Sydney
Troops Break All Records at French Base
American troops in France set speed records in preliminary training and trench construction, finishing well ahead of schedule. They began joint maneuvers with French forces immediately, and their rapid progress disrupted the planned timetable for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pershing
To Beegin
Tuying
Condemned Food and Death Toll Report
New York reportage notes over 100 tons of foodstuffs condemned by the city health department this week, valued around 20000 dollars, including mitts valued at 8578 and about 16000 pounds of beer. A German grenade factory explosion at Karlgin Baden killed 120 people, per the Bagel press.
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New York
Bagel Press
Karlgin
Baden
Slacker Joins Army in Lexington After Arrest
George Thurman arrested for failing to register chose enlistment over prison. In Lexington on July 13 he joined the regulars. Also, Join Kelly of Indianapolis was arrested for wearing an officer's uniform.
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Slacker
Army
Lexington
George Thurman
Fle
Join Kelly
Indianapolis
Rear Admiral Luce Dead Founded War College Leader of Trusting System
Newport July 31 Rear Admiral Stephen B Luce founder of the naval war college and leading advocate of the trained teaching system died at his home aged very years.
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Luce
Newport
I. J
Stephen B. Luce
Dave War College
Que
Advocn
Torpedoed German Steamer Off Texel Coast Report
Amsterdam July 27 reports say the German steamship Norderney carrying coal was torpedoed in the North Sea and run aground near the Texel coast. The vessel’s status and exact fate remain unclear amid wartime chaos and conflicting dispatches.
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Norderney
North Sea
Amsterdam
Anders
Blad
Chester Riot Guards Charged With Theft and Racist Allegations
In Chester Pennsylvania Wy31 Throw Trem ington asunitions plant guards were rested and charged with stealing a white man to the race voting. The guards threatened to strike unless their comrades are released, signaling unrest among the unit.
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Chester
Tremington
Troops Ordered to Suppress Activities in Upper Peninsula
Distant military dispatch reports units ordered from Uetrite County to Tranwool Michigan to suppress apparent disturbances in the upper peninsula. Citizens and local authorities coordinated limited actions as troops arrived near Lanshug.
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Ironwood
Lansnig
Mich
Potinenta
Uetrite
Coty
Lanshug
State agents raid Iowa drug house in massive liquor seizure
W G Barber led a statewide operation targeting the Des Moines Drug Company and implicated three drug stores in a major alcohol crackdown. Agents seized 120 barrels of whisky and a garland of records, plus trucks of booze en route to Des Moines. The move seeks an injunction to shut the firm and cancel its liquor permit.
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Iowa
W. G. Harber
Ante Saloon League
Sherrit Griffin
Nntown
Selzedehalee Wines
Nqanors
Darber
Des Moines Drug Company
Simultaneouly
Des Moines
W. A G. Barber
Iowa AntiSaloon Prague
Guthrie
Barber
Towa
Leg
Officers to Camp Dodge
Des Moines dispatch notes Camp Dodge will soon be inhabited by the nucleus of the future Thirteenth Division of the First National Army. Two hundred or more cadets with commissions from Fr. Snelling's summer training are expected to arrive in August. Snelling Camp began May 1 for a three month course in war, ending Aug. 12. announcements of commissioned candidates are expected any time per dispatches from Minneapolis.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Keokuk Reads Poisoned Plaster Warning
Keokuk city officials vow no tainted or inoculated samples will be distributed within the city. Police orders bar any suspect medicine or plaster shipments unless from bona fide manufacturers, aiming to prevent danger and protect residents.
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Keokuk
Hoover Asks Garbag e Charges Beg City Figures
Fragmentary report shows Hoover requesting garbage fee figures from Des Moines officials and MacVicar, with remarks that no comparative data exist due to records not being kept. The note references monthly totals and statistical tracking, but specifics are unreadable.
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Hoover
Moines
Bert Hoover
Mayenny Herthy
Highland Park College Offers Shops to War Dept
George P. Magill, president of Highland Park College, offers the college machine shops as a repair plant to the War department if an aviator training station is built here. The offer was conveyed through Howard Coffin, chairman of the national committee on munitions and manufacture.
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Highland Shop
Des Moines
George P. Magill
Highland Park College
War Department
Howard Coffin
National Commkitée On
Mannafactur
Ming
Record Load of Corn Across the Region
A fragmented report notes a corn load weighing 191 Weters was handled between Trane and Dysart. The purchaser paid 310170 in currency for the shipment. The item involved rye in the same consignment with unclear details and an audit or Restebreck roving reference appears in the text.
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Trane
Dysart
Peyursta
Stage Amateur Fair Features County Benefit Show
A county fair event at Watken featuring AMALOUE performers will share proceeds with the local library. Over 150 entrants are expected in the Stallage of the fair, showcasing a lively program with large participation.
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Watken
Wosford
Paroled From Manslaughter After Town Controversy
Parole granted by Judge Applegate in Guthrie County for Bentence Canter of MOUTON iene after a case involving 300 neighbors and the Town of Jamittea. Trial followed manslaughter charges. no man named Marry was shot. a woman died the next day after the incident. Towne favored by some despite the controversy.
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Bentence
Cutiete Canter
Mouton Iene
Bet Towne
Tuyne
Two Guards Die In Nighttime Fairgrounds Accident
At the Townfold Hospital grounds during the state fair, Private Clirenea My Swander age 22 and Private Gall Sutherkind age 26 were killed when a car driven by Sergeine Chae Wickersham collided with a tram post. Two guards were seriously injured. Wickersham, 23, and Chauteur Charles W. Adama, 22, are from Battory 1 and Mue son City households. Wickersham allegedly lost control while driving from downtown toward the fair, struck the tram line, and the vehicle plunged into waiting guards. Investigators suspect lights and speed contributed to the crash.
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Des Moltes
Battory 1
Das Moines
Chauteur
Charles W. Adama
Mueson City
First
Iowa Ammunition Motor Train
Wickershaw
Xroaunda
Grand Avenue
Fair Grounds
Mire Heth Street
Des Moines Girls Plan Patriotic Service Clubs
Des Moines girls aged 12 to 23 join the City Federation of Women's Clubs to form patriotic work units. They will be organized into company groups of 23 with officers to aid the Red Cross and support soldiers through school district drives and kit assembly in a coordinated volunteer effort.
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Des Moines
Patriotile Services
Federation of Women's Clubs
Committed
Ths
Arst
Houtemasn
Tocanat Organization
Cros
Giris
Éurvjee—Moarar
Vanteen
Reeltea- Mon
Elvilians
Wad Eferty Ly
Not Too Old to Help in World War Garden Effort
98 year old Reverend Edward Kimball says age does not prevent service to the nation. He tends his garden and reads in his library, remaining alert and active while supporting the Allied war effort through home cultivation to bolster the food supply.
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Eward
Kimball
Kean
Stares Close Ir Honer of Guarda
A garbled entry notes a local honor or event linked to Guarda with scattered names and phrases. The readable fragments mention training, a person named Nimser, and a supper, but details are incomplete and uncertain about dates or outcomes.
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Guarda
Deni Basit
Ohanieie
Boone County Auto Event Details Mix of Losses and Injuries
A report from the local business section notes changes to a state commerce oversight and a relocation of a Boone Nation company into federal possession. The event lists per-vehicle rewards ranging from 31,000 to 1,200.4. Fourteen auto drivers entered a day with one rollover incident involving a Stutz car that injured two men.
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Boonebredberg
Bile Roves
Ai Ath
Redkorne
Chet Her
Commeres
Revsip
Whrosa Anil
Fy Boone Nations Company
Vhera
Tie Stutz
Woman and Baby Die in Train Collision Near City
A woman, her baby, and two passengers were struck by a train south of the city near the collision site. The victims were taken to Storm Lake hospital where they died of their injuries. Details on the train and casualties remain sparse in this report.
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Cherakes
Mes
Karl Johnnan
Baby
Naasenger
Johan Sar
Storm Lake
Farmers Form Defense Council in Iowa Town
Farmers near California Junction and the city plan organization of a defense council to prepare for an onslaught like last year’s disturbances, aiming to protect local employers from threats and disruptions.
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Missouri — Valley
California Junction
Drowning on Lake OkebeJl Involving Gaynor and Scroggs
A drowning occurred during a boat outing on Lake OkebeJl. Gaynor, son of Mr and Nea, with companions Young Gaynor and Rieka Scroggs, were in a boat when Gaynor was struck by a propeller and fell unconscious, later succumbing in the water.
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Laxe
Molues
Kennesy Ie
Gaynor
Tee
Sein
Nea
Gay- Nor
Lake OkebeJl
Young Gaynor
Rieka Scroggs
Manhattan
Lake Okubell
Wein
Young Gas Nur
North Wash School
de Ford
Amg Ow i
Drake University
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