Cotero Executed During Mexican Bandit Attack on Train
Gen Justine Cotero federal commander at Pearson Chihuahua was killed by bandits when a passenger train was dynamited and robbed at Consuela Station. His mother was killed and his daughter taken. Francisco Villa reportedly ordered the execution. Sixty-five federal soldiers died or were wounded in a follow on wreck near Bachimbsa Lass while delivering ammunition.
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Juarez
Mex
Justine Cotero
Pearson
Chihuahua
Martin Loe
Per's
Consuela Station
Colero
Francisco Villa
Lopez
Tugess Cuen
Simday
Secon
Santa Hosalin
Bachimbsa Lass
Davidson Quits Race After Runoff Withdrawal
Former lieutenant governor candidate Davidson withdraws from the August 24 runoff after finishing close to Johnson. He cites no policy issues and notes mutual views with Johnson on public questions. Davidson mentions wartime service offered to the government.
Chipilly Ghost Village Seen From Front Line
The reporter describes Chipilly near the Somme as a ruined village with shattered churches and shell-battered houses. He recalls Canadian cavalry, French defences, and Australian and American troops advancing under intense artillery and air activity. The piece notes preserved statues in the church and the stark aftermath of trench and dugout positions.
Morlancourt Tank Action Aids German Losses Heavy
The report describes air for the tank commander to keep and German losses heavy after the Morlancourt action. Light and heavy tanks were employed with German resistance described as panic among fleeing enemy units pursued by whippets. The 13st infantry regiment captured Chipilly. this unit is linked to the First regiment of infantry of the Illinois National Guard, organized in Chicago in 1870s, later stationed in San Antonio in 1916.
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Blank Nk Nu
Om Village
Mareelea
Morlancourt
Chipilly
Ilinois National Guard
Chicago
Middle West
San Antonio
Charles S. Diehl
Ton Soars
Front Battles Across Franco American Line Endures Bombardment
An Associated Press dispatch from Vesle dated August 14 reports German bombing along the Franco American line from Louissons to Rheims. The bombardment targeted villages and roads while Allied anti aircraft fire restrained the attack. Germans rely on dense machine gun nests and air defense as they retreat, with no major shift in front line since the pause after their earlier withdrawal.
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Ferry Roginson
San Antonio
Philadeephia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Somme
Etincehem
Bray
Ancre
Dernancourt
Meault
Wuretemburg
Wurtemburg
Framerville
Vauvillers
Enetire
Saylor
Yen
Swallow
Chinilly
Finnehem
Platen
Tao
Malert
Celestus Wood
Creesnire
Atae
Cressaire Wead
Cone Place
Mareeleave
Associated Press
Vesle
Louissons
Rheims
Wno
Allied Offensives Expand as German Fronts Falter
Washington reports officers expect a new drive against German positions in Picardy or between the Seine and Soissons, as the Allies gain initiative under Marshal Foch. Paris threat eases with German retreat near Paris, while forecasts point to American and British pivots toward Roye Lassigny and Nexon as part of a broader push.
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Washington, D. C
Agann
Pianders
Ise
Soissons
Jieamby
Gener March
Staf
Niles
Paris
Marshal Foch
Hemieny
Roye Aul Lassigny
Verdun
D Pershing
Marshal Ford
Marshal Paching
Aisne-Marne
Picardy
Marek
Wood
Flanders
Marne
Picandy
Aisne
Exhausting German Reserves Reported as War Toll Mounts
London Times dispatch notes German reserves rapidly depleted with claims of 1400 to 1500 pins and up to 80 000 prisoners since July 18 north of the Oise. Reports also cite 10 000 machine guns and substantial matériel losses amid ongoing armaments. Mrs Levi P Morton Dies in New York Area Home.
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London ‘Times Xervier
San Antonio
Philadelphia, Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger
London
Germany
Oise
Whippet Tanks Lead British Break in Picardy Offensive
The new British tanks known as whippets spearhead the second allied assault in Picardy under Marshal Haig. They blitz German positions, wiping out machine gun nests and crushing crews, paving the way for infantry advance.
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Picardy
Marshal Haig
Charles and Kaiser Hold Important War and Political Talk
Charles of Austria visits German headquarters as Emperor William and advisers hold high level talks on political and military questions. The arrival of Charles and his delegation prompts discussions with General staff on the war situation and strategic outlook.
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Charles
Kaiser
Austria
Lokal Angeiger
Berlin
Karl Rosner
Willian
Rosnet
Sakfren Geyantin
Horn
Rasporer
Count von Wedel
Vadmiral von Hint
Viel
Objectors to farms furloughed for war service at Camp Lewis
Twenty one conscientious objectors in Camp Lewis Tacoma are granted furloughs to work on farms in King County Seattle area. They will transfer to infantry. paid by Red Cross expected at eighty dollars monthly. must buy own clothing for four to six months. Beards and lodging provided by farm owners. desertion risks arrest and trial if they quit before re assignment.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
Ave
Red Cross
King County
Seattle
Mey
Choy
Chasse Ag
Ad Otay
Eva. A
Pardon Pleas Denied In Three Murder Cases
Austin pardon board may oppose clemency for three condemned men. Harvey Hubert of Austin faces death August 20 for the murder of a 11 year old white boy Randolph Clark. Tube Williams of Wharton and James Franklin of Hardin county await execution dates as well.
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Austin
Tex
State Pardon Board
Harvey Hubert
Randolph Clark
Tube Williams
Wharton
Lis i
James Franklin
Hardin County
Roosevelt’s Regret Over Inability to Fight Beside His Soul
The text notes President Poincare extending condolences for the death of Lieutenant Roosevelt. It quotes Roosevelt’s line “My only regret is that I am unable to fight beside my soul,” reflecting a personal sentiment from the war era.
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Miris
Roosevelt
Poincare
Lavatenant
Plan for a Vast Army to Smash the Huns in 1919
Secretary Baker outlines a wartime reorganization proposal to extend the draft age and increase divisions. He notes the goal of securing essential production through military service and maintains that exempt workers should remain in essential occupations while awaiting adjustments. The plan envisions drafting men up to age 21 and extending service, with exemptions tied to essential industry work and compliance with wartime needs.
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Jonty Wu
Bower
Entity
Deehusl
Ker
Serttor Jolimeon
California
United States
Haber
Dhone
Semler Reed
Revort
Elseri
Cierman
Army Casualty Report Shows 112 Killed or Wounded
The casualty list reports 112 notations of killed in action and wounded severely with additional entries and status details. Names and classifications appear in a subsequent late release with severities and undetermined degrees.
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Eby
Washington
D. C
Prinnesday
Allies in Four Weeks Rout Hun Hordes
Allied forces led by General Mangin countered the German push toward Paris. The German command shifted to General Von Bodin as Allied troops including Americans beat back units at Amiens Rheims and Compi egn e. The capture tally reaches 73,000 prisoners and over 170 guns in four weeks, a record since the war began.
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Paris
Aus
City detective Wheeler dismissed after city commission trial
Detective J. R. Wheeler was dismissed after a three hour trial before the city commission on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. The vote was four to one with Mayor Bell and Commissioners Wright Cox and Honer in favor and Lambert opposed. Evidence cited past good character but al leged involvement with a stolen car reward matter and a special officer commission request.
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J. RL Wheeler
City Commission
Wright
Elim Reaan
Bell
Cox
Honer- Ett
Lambert
WL de. Wesson
Wesson
Wheeler
Woesson
Rass W. Davis
Weet Magpotia Street
Mobile
Davis
Wessend
On Valley
Camel Travis
Weesen
Comedal
Chevereey En Netig
Ely
Ree
Incomplete testimony from detectives in theft case
Detectives testified they watched the scene to locate the thieves and that one officer went to a suspect’s house after questioning by Commissioner Wright. He recounted hearing another witness urging understanding of a possible Vent plan and agreeing to assist the suspect. The witness claimed someone watched the area while he investigated.
Soviet Troops Quit Moscow Support for Slovaks Reported
Reports say Soviet forces departed Moscow while peasants aided the Slovaks as German advances reportedly paused toward Petrograd. Troops reportedly withdrew toward the Volga basin about 500 miles east of Abas Cow, with Czech-Slovak units said to be reinforced.
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Siateek
Petrograd
Corina
Ndt
Potroread
Volon
Abas Cow
Peasants accuse Red Guards as front lines shift
Telegraphic dispatches detail turmoil in Russia with claims that Red Guards plunder peasant stores and that Petrograd is redeploying to Kronstadt. Reports from Vladivostok to Kronstadt describe starving villagers, decimated Czecho Slovak and German units, and fears of further entrenchment amid mobilization and conscription.
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London
Novisav Orient
Russia
Inne
Ussers
Stockholm
Petrograd
Times
Vladivostok
Volga
Lake Baikal
Far East
Ussari
Nicolak
Ussuri
Khabarovsk
Daily Mail
Wales
Germain Company
Pategn
Turbulent Moscow Protests Highlight Revolutionary Fronts
The ex tremme press in Moscow praises the erasies of teroviene and notes Madam izenka's rising reputation amid revolutionary ceremonies. Reports claim revolutions fronts split with 3 Jam Syiridowan escaping Bolshevik pursuit while German embassy guests remain confined in a hotel.
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Moscow
Madamizenka
Michiel
Samrest Tat
Enbaest Wyere
Vorwaertza von Moxean
Tinesiia
Orsela
Euenes
Briers Maers Dieult
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