Constantine's Propaganda Efforts Falter Over Money Shortage
A Geneva dispatch reports Greek ex King Constantine faces weak support for propaganda plans as money remains scarce and potential German funding is declined. Meanwhile in Portland Oregon, thousands attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with open air events and women veterans groups active in sessions.
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Greece
Geneva
Ompsx
A. Politieal Bureau
Germany
Telis
Mn Schelme
Turkey
Portland
Ore
Grand Army
The
Republic
G. A. It
Woman's Relief Corps
Gas Masks Used on Pigeons by Germans
A British front dispatch reports Germany is reusing gas masks on messenger pigeons. The Mia correspondent also notes German airmen using parachutes to escape damaged aircraft.
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London
Daily Mail
France
Mia
Vladivostok Martial Law Reported Amid Warship Pressure
A late dispatch states Vladivostok has martial law. French troops reach Nikolsk amid enthusiastic reception, as Bolsheviks face warship gunfire but remain constrained. London and Stockholm reports discuss Moscow turmoil, leadership shifts, and possible Lenin Trotsky exile, with German troops expected in Petrograd.
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San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
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Vladivostok
Nikolsk
London Times Service
San Antonio Light
the Public Ledger
Stockholm
Moscow
London
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England
Germany
Skologanov
Berlin
Lenine
Rotsky
Petrograd
Kronstand
Semoviev
Levine
Trotsky
Czech relief appeal seeks Allied aid for Irkutsk
A Vladivostok dispatch reports General Dietrich of the Czech relief force warns that without rapid allied military support the march to Irkutsk will likely fail. He notes 80,000 enemy with heavy arms could trap his detachment between the Ussuri and Baikal fronts. He urges the Allies to extend aid beyond the Far East front to ensure liberation and avoid calamity for Czech troops and prisoners.
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Tandon Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Publo Ledger Co
London
Cacehs
Irkutsk
Times
Vladivostok
Siberia
Dietrich
Feader
Germany
Sfarbarevsk
Volga
Tata
Reief
Ussuri
Semenol
Kalminoff
Chitra
Manchuria
Baikal
Turkal
Mongolia
Dittrich
Bolsheviki vow terror in Vladivostok amid allied pressure
Report from Vladivostok says Bolshevik forces threaten a reign of terror unless demands are met. They seek release of imprisoned leaders and deportation of Horvath, plan a demonstration, general strike, and bomb carnival, despite allied ships and troops nearby. Martial law considered as Japanese troops arrive to bolster forces.
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London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia
The
Public Ledger
Vladivostok
Horvath
Korea
Junkers Seek New War Against Social Democracy
Associated Press reports a manifesto from the League for combatting Social Democracy urging workers to fund a so called defensive war after Germany’s upheaval. Vorwärts Berlin calls the appeal timely and urges workers to prepare to fight Mammonism to avoid capitalist dominance after the war.
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Associated Press
S League For Combatting
Sociad
Rey
Sevinux
Germany
Reichstat
Nid
Avarns
Dugrish
Vorwaerts
Berlin
County to replace mule teams with Ford trucks for road work
Bexar County to buy six Ford automobile trucks for road work and advertise for ten mule teams ten gravel wagons and ten harness sets to be sold. Special commissioners Klaus and Covington to oversee sales as auditors cite high feed costs and upkeep for teams.
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Bexar
van Howard
Commissioners Court
Ford
Algo
Jacob Klaus
J. H. Covington
Joffe quits Moscow on brief return from Berlin talks
Amsterdam reports Adolai Joffe the Russian ambassador to Germany returned to Berlin after a one day stay in Moscow. German papers question the short visit noting Joffe must report on supplementary talks tied to the Brest-Litovsk convention initiated in Berlin by Russian and German representatives.
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Amsterdam
Yerlin
Adolai Joffe
Germany
Moscow
Weser Zeitung
Tremen
Joffe
Berlin
Change Notion About Calomel
Calotabs offer a modern liver cleansing remedy replacing old calomel with no nausea or griping. One tablet at bedtime with water purifies the system and leaves a ready appetite next morning. Genuine Calotabs come in sealed 35 cent packets and are recommended by doctors.
Shipping losses under war risk insurance report
Washington Aug 19 Only ten ships operated by the Shipping Board were sunk by submarines, a small share of total marine perils. Emergency Fleet Corp losses totaled about 14.25 million with roughly 32 million in premiums set aside. Four former German vessels worth 6.75 million and five commandeered ships valued at 2.83 million are noted. The board insures its vessels for marine losses and war losses to deter sub sea warfare. Insurance committee includes Hendon Chubb H F Eggert and W R Hedge.
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Washington, D. C
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Foot Corporation
Insurance Bureau
Arntie
Hendon Chubb
H. F. Eggert
New York
W. R R. Hedge
Boston
Insurance Pho
Obj
Rochester
United States
Owart
Marine
Had Worldwide Plans Highlight German Propaganda Effort
New York report cites Deputy Attorney General Alfred J. Horker announcing a world wide propaganda campaign linked to Germany. It quotes George von Skal admitting prewar contacts and aims to influence press coverage through military attaches.
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Aue
Sande Visiattions
Gerprny
Selena
Alfred J. Horker
Depuy
George Vor Skol
Jane Vor Papen
Ge Ainerabise
Hocker
Mir Reeser
le Press
von Skal
Anu Ood
Ton
Ney Tenn
Mrs Lewis of Brooklyn Credits Herbal Tonic
Brooklyn woman describes one year of misery from displacement and general run down illness with headaches and side pains. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength and recommends it to others with similar troubles.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Ensim . Lewis
Vernon Ave
Lewis
Pinkham
Social Calendar notes from Grace Jaither League gathering
The Monday Night Social Calendar lists the Senior department of Grace Jaither League meeting at Tid erlock pavilion Koehler Park for x pienie. Several engagements and weddings are announced including Marie Collins and Lieut. N R Whitten, Beulah Hinds and Henry Hinds, and other visits from Corpus Christi and Fort Worth. Red Cross rooms close until September 3 inviting knitters and finishers to hold items for collection.
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Grace Jaither League
Tiderlock
Koehler Park
Red Cross
Wolf & Marx
Federalization of Austro Hungary decried in Germany
Aug 19. German press doubts the reported project for Austro Hungary federalization linked to Siren von Hussarek and Prof Heinrich Lannayel. The Vossische Zeitung questions its feasibility while noting possible political consequences for Vienna and Hungary.
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Austro-Hungary
Germany
Aasterdam
Siren von Hussarek
Creeh
Prague
Heinrich Lannayel
Wiay
Vortin Vossisehetung
Baron von Mnussarek
Austria
Hungary
Jena
Theische Zeitung
Vienna
Germany prepares for the baby act as defeat looms
Dispatches from London report Germany ready to stage a large scale act described as the baby act amid mounting savagery such as prisoners burned with liquid fire. Swedish mediation is urged while Washington and Northcliffe urge strong actions. the piece notes Germany's manpower strain and aims to bolster allied resolve.
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Germany
Ministry of Information
Swid ' Paghcht Abhanida
Monbladet
Youthful skin tonic promise teased in ad copy
An advertisement promises a skin tonic that rapidly clears wrinkles, tan, freckles, and rough skin while giving roses to the cheeks and a ten year younger appearance. It touts a single application and urges readers to ask their druggist about it as a large announcement is to appear in this paper.
Bread Ration Reduced in France War Report
The War Department reports American Army in France has ample bren from wheat flour and is considering reducing the daily flour ration from eighteen to sixteen ounces. Soldiers in the US use victory bread with substitutes, while full wheat bread is allowed only in France. Field bakers work swiftly yet cannot test new mixtures.
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Washington, D. C
France
War Department
United States
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