Russians Fall Back as German Drive Presses Front
German forces under Mackensen push along the Redzin to Widwicdaw Viadowa road, pressing a southward Russian retreat. The retreating Russians abandon towns and rail lines as the Teutons advance, while Germany claims operational gains and prepares for further offensives after the Warsaw blow.
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London
Princs Leopold
Warsaw
Mies Imain
Bertin
Sukchaw
Sirdlse
Lakom
Brest Litovsk
Nicholas
Russia
Fea
Waratyn
Pakov
Fatrograd
Avola
Grand Duke
Nicholan
Berlin
Marzial von Mackensen
Redzin
Widwicdaw
Germans Still Attack In West Front Reports From Paris
Paris dispatch states fighting persists in the Allais district near the Chateau of Carleul and around Sonchestere rail station with grenades and missiles. In the Argonne the enemy attacked the forward line at dusk and again at dawn along the Marie Therese forest, but Allied forces checked the assaults with notable losses. the night across the rest of the front was quiet.
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Paris
Allais
Carleul
Sonchestere
Argonne
Mire
Marie Therese Tor
British ships sunk near Longhkun by submarine
The Brill teamer Cairo and its accompanying enemy merchant were sunk by submarines off Lonhkun. Crews were saved. Two British boats are reported missing or captured. One large vessel, about 601 tons gross, is said to be under control of Maskow Navigation Company near Hull.
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Lonthun
Brill
Cairo
Teaning Envir Mmelliger
Sube
Narines
Veeset
Maskow
Sewall Fishing Howe
Carranza Arrests Veracruz Mayor Over Demonstrations
General Carranza ordered the arrest and removal of the mayor of Veracruz after a speech supporting foreign demonstrations. Naval reports indicate U S ships may be diverted to Vera Cruz for future developments. The incident followed criticism of the August 8 speech and unrest in the region.
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LLU
Carranza
America
Adviers
Tavelgners
Vera Cruz
Foutsiane
New Hampshire
Navy Department
Carranal
Hiram
Tollawas
William Tesate
Murdetas
Vera Ris
Mexten
Vera 7 Cros
Reunen
McEed Thander
Scoll
Loral
Awgusti
Aguilarae
Lip Rivers
Twois Roe
Daughter of deputy warden shot at home incident
In Holston Texas Aug 14 fourteen-year-old daughter of Deputy Gana Warden By 1, Koo was accidentally shot by a neighbor while at their Caddobank home. She left the house at 11 o'clock and was struck in the back as her father, a deputy, fired at an alleged burglar. She was taken to a marshal in critical condition.
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Arshall
Wilson to Visit Camp Washington D. Un Aug. 1
Major General Leonard Wond’s citation to President Wilant to visit the camp near Platteburg. If the president goes, he will likely speak on national defense. Charles Smiley Dies. Clarkburg, Aug 3—Charles Smiley, banker and magnate, died after two-year illness. He won the southern regatta in 1912 at Fort Pierce and was active in major yachting events.
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Washington, D. UN
Leonard Wond
Wilant
Platteburg
Wlatt House
Cornbst H
Xoex
Charles Smiley
Clarksburg
Charles
Smiley
Enortemen
Mr. Souley
Fort Pierce
Tes
Appeal for Peace in Mexico On Way
The report describes a pan American effort to restore peace in Mexico led by U S officials. It notes dispatches via wireless from Vera Cruz and statements by leaders and governors in support of restoring governance amid unrest. The piece emphasizes international interest and possible delays from bandits while affirming U S and allied intentions.
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Jungton
B.C
Mosbate
Cyranza
Oneal
Vera Creto
Amerie Consol Briar
Sirius Nassians
Edeer AneMeny
Amtico
Eles
Mexico
Ed Stalin
Hurricane in Gulf may bring rain here
Weather forecast for the next 24 hours shows wetting to rain with showers and a generally unsettled pattern. The West Indies storm Jane was centered near western Cuba and moving toward the Gulf of Mexico, with hurricane warnings posted along the South Florida coast and scattered rains reported in Texas towns like Palestine, Taylor, Brenham, and Austin.
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San Antonio
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Esas Gulf
Washington
Weather Bureau
Florida
Kevana
Submarine Sinking Report From German News Pellets
A European report states the German submarine Uid was sunk off German shores after an incident. The vessel was later raised, with details of the crew and operation unclear in the transmission.
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Berlin
Aus
London
Tay
Cruiser to the Gulf Heston and Naval Ceremony
A muddled OCR item describes a cruiser voyage to the Gulf with references to Secretary Casivls and officials. It notes a celebration tied to a first aide scene in New York and mentions ships, ministers, and a retirement from state roles, though details are garbled.
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Heston
Galt
New York
Housnenow
Lewis
Orteya
Uimisters
Yvan
Garrone
Mester
Militia Guards Jail Island After Prison Riot and Killings
Report from a distant jail on an island where guards and residents hold as grand jury reviews imminent charges. Sheriff Mawid killed amid unrest. Citizens from Tennessee reportedly planned to free inmates but failed to materialize. Grand jury investigation continues.
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Lodhi Garded
Guibe
Island Nuat
Betton
Sone Mawidin
Tistan Vaanty
Tenn
Prisquere
Hei Beré
Grand City
Has Raqul Madero Formed a New Army
Reported rumors claim Raqul Madero has assembled thousands of troops near Dodran and Alenda, with claims of a new loyalist army. Sources describe movements toward Muldova and a planned campaign, while officials note increased troop withdrawals from northern fronts amid unsettled regional loyalties.
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Raqul Madero
British Consul To Leave Riga And Wheat To Brazil
Galveston Texas August 4 The British steamer West Wales laden with about 225000 tons of wheat cleared for Rio de Janeiro. This season’s wheat shipment to Brazil totals more than previous consignments as markets eye shipments from Riga ports. Washington August 14 The American consul at Riga has taken over British interests. Ambassador Ma rve reported from Petrograd int no explanation given.
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Galveston
Tex
West Wales
Rio
Janeiro
Brazil
Washington, D.C
Riga
Marve
Petrograd
Farmer dies after ball of lightning in San Angelo
Aug 14 report from San Angelo says Harley Davis, a local farmer, was killed by a ball of lightning from an almost clear sky Friday. The strike left a seared mark on his neck and no other injuries. The storm brought heavy winds and rain as it moved through the area.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harley Davis
Four Await Hanging In Houston Case
Four men await execution in Houston after a fatal confrontations. Names include Hank Hikeska a white man Louis Utes a native and Henry Samipsen a native along with others tied to killings of white citizens and a constable in a grim case recounted from the prior night.
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Houston
Jernagen
Hawk
Tewston
Suard
Hank Hikeska
Louis Utes
Nepre
Henry Samipsen
Crn
Anmaica Storm Destroys Bananas In Jamaica
A Jamaica storm damaged banana crops along the northern coast with extensive farm disruption near Avota Bay. Three lives were reported lost nearby as authorities assess the impact and safety conditions.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Avota Bay
Border raids spur call for more U S troops at border
Reporter details Garner testimony on border situation with Mexican forces near Brownsville Matamoros and Laredo. He cites Carranza approval ambiguity and the need for artilitary strength to deter raids while noting United States troops may be required if Mexican command sanctions cross border attacks.
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Geners
Bres Gurney
Gener
Luteltigs
Ja Yates
Ay Beauley
Font Gress
Brownsville
Bordon Wild
Merninger
Lamar Gill
Cassy Kighere
Gunter Hotel
Munston
Gunter
Garner
Carranza
Revolutionary Fac
Naffarette
Matamoras
United States
Vera
Alout
Naffarelle
Hrovensville
Hamner Qae
Naffarette Denies Troupa Are Raiders Invasion Claim
In a remote dispatch, General Naffarette of Mate Worn denies claims that Troupa are raiders in the United States. He asserts no soldier has crossed the border and condemns involvement of Mexican detachments, pledging to protect citizens and maintain constitutional order amid regional tensions.
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Tor Beltran
Inlinno Naffarette
Conati- Varon
Mate Worn
Pharip
United
Rio Grundy
Hexas
Army Aire Pres
Fragmented OCR Narrates Confusing Military Debate and Reforms
A garbled text fragment shows a debate among generals and petitioners about recommendations to be sent to the War Department. It mentions General Munstey, IRB Garver, and others, with references to hearings, stay actions, and possible military reform steps planned for the next year.
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Mounston
General Munstey
Uvilata
Wianaan
Asean
Recone
Hama
Arostiaags
Ce Va
Mastey
Lee
War Department
No Mori Hogs Washington Texas Border Troop Request Reported
Washington telegraphed Texas Governor Ferguson asking for more federal troops. Major General Fanston led border patrols and said no further troops were needed after a conference with Governor Ferguson. He noted raiders near Brownsville were largely Mexican, with about 25 Texas Mexicans joining. the band is believed dispersed. The War Department reported no serious incidents in two days and confirmed bands crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico, then returned with Mexican and Carranza forces involvement.
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Washington, Dog
Presiden Wasi
Uovernor Ferguson
Texas
de Askey
Fanston
War Department
Farguson
Panston
Brovwnsrills
Fenston
Rio Grande
Mexico
Norjas
Bandit band of eighty Mexicans near Zapata reported
A party of about eighty Mexicans under Cabrera has appeared between Zapata and the Grande City, about 40 miles below Laredo on the Texas side. A detachment of the Fourteenth Cavalry and local citizens plan to resist if they advance. News dispatched from Zapata today.
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Laredo
Tes
Cabrera
Zapata
Grande City
Texas
Sergeant Rowe KDE Killed in Skirmish Near Fort Ringgard Texas
Sergeant Rowe Box of USA Troop W Cavalry is reported killed in a skirmish with Mexican raiders near Fort Ringgard Texas. Reports reference unnamed sources and a chaotic exchange, with unclear details about his unit and fate. The fragmentary dispatch mentions other soldiers and wartime chatter surrounding the incident.
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Shivago
Box
Rowe
USA
Fort Ringgard
Chivaguan
Mary Nowe
Judas
Kiel
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