Teutons Capture Praga on the Vistula
London reports Austro German forces push east from Praga as they strike hard at retreating Russians in Poland. Hindenburg’s troops advance toward Kovno while Russians face encirclement risk near the Vistula and Narew. Moscow notes prisoner captures. observers doubt a clear Russian escape path.
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Poland
Ber Wn
Vistula
Warsaw
Praga
Wiepre
von Hindenburg
Kovno
Novogeorievek
Nicholas
Vienna
Tohduke Joseph
Fertinand
Vieprz
Suhartay
Fectow
Treape
Wwaegerod
Russia
England
Galicia
Strugale
Dardanelles
Galipoli
Balkan
Resson
Buloria
Greece
Dardanelled
Great Britain
Frances
Germany
Turkey
Ermany
Serbia
Bulgaria
Constantiople
Siren
Firiaris
Imit
German American Catholics Meet at St Paul Convention
Delegates to the sixteenth annual Federation of German American Catholic Societies meet in St Paul. Archbishop Hansene delivered greetings from Pope Benedict. Archbishop Ireland urged loyalty to Germany Americans while praising American freedoms and the Star Spangled Banner.
Weather forecast for Gau Antonio region forecast
Ten day night and Tuesday forecast notes partly cloudy conditions across Gau Antonio and surrounding area. Expect variable winds and mild temperatures with no significant precipitation indicated in the readable segment.
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Gau Antonio
OmE Weather For Toga Observations Reported
Weather notes from St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Denver Kansas City New York and Washington describe temperatures from the 60s to the 70s with varying wind directions. Clouds and rain probable in several locations while others remain clear. Lowest readings span the 50s to 60s.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Olsar
Denver
Warden resigns amid Joliet prison unrest
In Joliet Illinois, life convict Dave Anderson at large after escaping during a period of guard suspensions. Anderson, 36, sentenced to hang for murder but commuted to life, fled with three others from the so called honor farm at Lockport. Governor Duyne ordered all guards suspended and the Joliet prison to be cleared of lapses.
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Joliet. IL
Aus
Dave Anderan
Caues
Eald
Allen
Anderson
Nang
Michael Callahan
Joliet Prixan
Duyne
Mayor Mitchell Joins Army Camp Recruitment Drive
Mayor Mitchell plans to join a Plattsburg training camp as part of a 1200-recruit volunteer program for U S Army officers. He will fund his outfit, transport, and meals, and expects two weeks of trenches and hygiene drills. Philadelphia leaders also head to Plattsburg for a four week course under regular army officers.
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New York
Mitchell
United States Army
Plattsburg
wTominnent Sen
Philadelphia
George Wharton
National Security League
Kidnapped boy found after sojourn in Norman Okla
Mr and Mrs Charles Glass of Jersey City N J pursue their missing four year old son James kidnapped in Gresley Pa May 9. A Norman Okla police chief advised they had located the child in care of Willam Malore after an unidentifed woman offered a baby for adoption. A photo and identification documents convinced the parents the boy is theirs. The kidnapper remains unknown.
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New York
Charles Glass
Jersey City
N. J
Norman
Okio
James
Gresley
Glass
Erie Railroad
Farmers harvest record wheat crop estimates released
Washington report shows the 1826 wheat yield could reach 256 million bushels with winter and spring varieties totaling 866 million. Other grains also forecast bumper crops with corn and oats contributing large totals. Potatoes, apples, peaches, and other crops are reported in strong condition with sizable expected outputs.
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Washington, D.C
PETIA
Thia Fields
Europe
Rica
Prusuel- Ty
Italian Army Plans Massive Troop Move to France within Weeks
New York dispatch says Italy will send about 665,000 fresh troops to France or Denmark within three weeks, per Captain Victor des Franchis who arrived on the Duca d'Ansis. He cites 600,000 troops at Turin and 150,000 in Taranto, with 2 to 200 transports ready to move troops to needed points.
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Italy
France
Victor Des Franchis
Italan
Duca d'Ansis
Turin
Des Franciis
Taranto
Tandy
Okūma forms cabinet to face new ministry
In Tokio today Emperor Yoshi authorized Premier Okume to withdraw his resignation and the reconstructed Jahanesy cabinet will be installed tomorrow. Reported difficulty in securing a foreign minister as Baron Wotona, Chinda, and Cominnoye declined posts. Also mentions immigration congress plans and local incidents in Des Moines and Texarkana.
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Yoshi Hug
Okume
Jahanesy
Count Okume
Baron Wotona
Petrograd
Discount Chinda
Washington
Cominnoye
London
Eastland Raising Nears Upright in Chicago River
Reported plans to pump out about 2000 tons of water from the Eastland hull aim to set the steamer upright tomorrow for the first time since it keeled over two weeks ago with around a thousand aboard. Alaskan volcano ash and smoke were seen as Katmai volcano near the Alaska peninsula erupted July 23, with steam and lava reported by observers.
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Chicago
Ae Alaskan Voluie
Actie
Beward
Alaska
Fantof Voleimg
Dames
Cariqts Hansen
Uke Ateamer Samia Ana
Tom Bering
Beaportsen
Ainoking
Carranza Plans to Review Situation in Galveston
In Galveston, Texas, a report states General Carranza intends to review the Mexican situation and disclose correspondence between his government and the U.S. State Department. The document was received today by Constitutionalist consul Juan T. Hume. Details on a wife or other individuals are not clearly stated in the fragment.
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Galveston
Tex
Sal Cerranza
Infantry Sergeant Found Dead in Texas City
Texas City report states Fleet Sergeant Ham J. Ryan of Company K Twenty-third Infantry was found dead this morning with a revolver beside his body in the new sump area. Authorities indicate no clear suicide note or motive yet. investigation continues.
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Texas City
Tex
Ham J. Ryan
Twenty-third Infantry
Haitian Situation Reported Improved Amid tensions
Washington reports improved conditions in Haiti as Rear Admiral Caperton says native officials show renewed confidence in U S intentions and general quiet prevails. The Tope Halodon customs office is taken over and presidential elections postponed amid upheaval as revolutionist leader General Bobo resigns and orders cabinet generals to surrender arms. Bourand, a former candidate, seeks to preserve stability.
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D.C
Ceperts
Adina Ceperton
Huiti
United States
Uuntry
Maperton
Tope Haldon
Iine
Navy
Bobo
Cape Haitien
Bourand
Haa Giran Asa
War horses bought at National stockyards resume sales
British agents resume buying war horses at the National Stockyards in East St Louis after a week pause due to transport limits. French, Belgian and Italian army buyers had purchased 2000 horses that week. About 150000 animals have been bought here since the war began at an average of 170 dollars per head.
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ST. Louis
Hagland
East St. Louis
Aldes
Policemen Unite in Pittsburg Fraternal Order organized
The Fraternal Order of Policemen has been organized in Pittsburg to support patrolmen and plain clothes officers. It aims to improve working conditions and reduce political abuses. The group is endorsed by Mayor Joseph G. Armstrong.
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Pittsburg
Clatey Ui
Joseph G. Armstron
Scripps Home Burned in San Diego Fire
Fire destroyed the Scripps residence in San Diego, causing the loss of an estimated $40,000 in real estate and effects. The home belonged to Milan Scripps, sister of Bow and J. G. Scripps, noted wealthy publishers. Damaged structure and potential investigations followed the blaze.
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San Diego
Cal
Brazil diplomat told to quit Mexico stirs Pan American talks
Reports from Washington say Brazil’s minister to Mexico was recalled after Carranza moved to expel him, clouding Pan American conference hopes. Officials note Guatemala and Brazil’s roles strain relations as talks in New York seek a peace plan and a Pan American financial congress set for Buenos Aires. Carranza prepares to move capitals, with ships at Vera Cruz ready to shield diplomats if needed.
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Castro
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Cornish
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New York
MaAdao
Meadow
Buenos
Aires
Juan J. Ortesa
Guatemele
Carraven
Five Bandits Dead in Norings Texas Raid
Brownsville dispatch reports a Mexican band attacked Nor rigs near the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico line killing eight U S soldiers and seven civilians. Reinforcements under Lt Partridge and Texas rangers pursue the outlaw band. early casualty figures place five bandits dead and several wounded. Local civilians and railroad workers were among the injured, the clash lasting from 6 40 to 8 10 p m as troops and guards held the railroad siding.
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Tex
Norring
Willey
Here
Hone Woltwin
St. Louis, Brownsville
Mexico
Partridge
Grand Ranch
Texas Rangers
United States
Nor- Tlag
Nortlas
Wilisey County
Tae Oulaws
Henby Hutchings
Sbm
Fox
Tome Bers
Sam Robartson
San Tepito & Hto Grandy Valley Railroad
Forbes
King Ranch
Frack Martin
Will and
Vinson
United States River
Marcus Nea
Joe Taylor
Martin
Ranger
Norrigs
Ranch Rouge
Waas
Hutcl~ Ings
Brownsyilla
G. J. Sanger
Maj. Funston Proclaims War on Border Bandits
General Frederick Funston vows full mobilization to crush Mexican outlaw bands along the Gulf coast and lower Rio Grande. Six cavalry troops scour the region, with four more to join after infantry battalion from Laredo arrives, pursuing the bandits led by a white male ringleader. An engagement near Brownsville reports casualties on both sides and a patrol pursuit extends into the night.
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Harlingen
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Brownsville
St Bonis
Mealen
United States
Lang
San Benito
Trooms Water Sent Plea in Vetted Trial
An obscure court item notes Seow Battalion and Nivrh Tetancey pleading in a veteran matter. The Aug. 8 entry references a grave vocal expert and a trial near the berry tree, with a sentence continued on the next page.
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Seow
Nivrh
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