Russians Claim Perwan Naval Defeat and Western Front Struggles
Amid mixed signals from Petrograd and Berlin the war front news reports severe fighting on the East Front near Brest-Litovsk and along the Baltic, with Russia claiming heavier German losses and advances by Austro German forces limited. Britain cites a British submarine attack near Zeebrugge with minimal damage to German positions and modest Allied casualties.
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London
Riga
Petrograd
Berin
Petro Brad
Slallvig
Hrest-Litovsk
Maerhal von Sinden- Dury
Vosges
Oper
Brest
French war office reports violent engagements on the Western Front
Paris dispatch notes several very violent encounters on the west front near Arras and in the Argonne. The Vesacs heights east of the Vesle and north of the Schrateman area saw intensive fighting. Despite counterattacks the ground held. German attacks on the Barrenkopf crest were repulsed.
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Vosges
Pacis
Berlin
Germany
Zebrugge
Yareg Belglan
Wis
French War Office
Iseer
Arras
Somme
Ise
Argonne
Vesacs
Schratemaninele
Barrenkopf
Teutons Storm A Hill Near Brest-Trovsk Reported
German army headquarters reports a bill of Kopytan southwest of Brest-Trovsk seized by Teuton forces. Western theater saw Belgian shells hit Belgian and coastal fortifications with one killed and six wounded. A downed aircraft near Dixmude noted. Front lines around Hindenburg’s forces faced limited attack and German-Austrian troops crossed rivers pushing the enemy back as pursuit continued.
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Rervin
London
Kopytan
Brest- Tjtovsk
Yeutonic
Zeerugee
Melgium
Dixmude
Leapaki
Bavaria
Klesaezelt
Forget
Groun
Pielt
Pulya
Hug
Pulea
Sutherland Springs
Retin
Caeone
Bae Tuner Quilte
Rom
Seth Idee
McAdoo Offers Help to Cotton Men in South
Treasury Secretary McAdoo could deploy 30 million dollars or more in gold held by federal reserve banks in Atlanta Dallas and other cities to support the 1920 cotton crop if needed. Bankers and farmers in South Texas report strong positions with ample funds and no crisis anticipated. They note good cash flow, ample warehouse capacity, and willingness to lend on warehouse receipts while cautioning against holding cotton at current prices.
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Jary
Treasury
McAdoo
Athinta
Dallas
Ilehmad
South
Franz C. Groos
Grooy Natonal Bank
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
McAdon
Grogs
Texas
Mr. Groos
Iwans
Walthall
West Texas Bank Trust Company
South Texas
le Sald Enttan
Muriog
Ste Bank Trust Company
Ma Vaile
Frederick Terrell
City National Bank
Farmers Union Leader, Bank President Clash Over Cotton Finance
Governor Upholds Farmers Union stance on cotton finance amid criticism of bankers. Henry N. Pope, Fort Worth Farmers Union president, says promises and plans lack value without bank financing and favorable interest rates. Col Peter Radford also endorses the statement in support of union positions.
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Farmers’ Union
Ontichal
Austin
Tex
Henry N. Pope
Fort Worth
Farmere Union
Texas Press
Pope
Texas
Peter Radford
Farmers Union
Tits Atalemaon
Slayers of Frank Are Unknown Says Verdict
Testimony describes a dawn disturbance near a prison break in which Frank was abducted from a state prison farm. A resident recalls vehicles speeding by and suspects a planned abduction, with assailants masked or obscured by red dust. He reports warning Walter Gann and heading toward the scene, noting a hanging in a nearby yard and driving toward Murtetts.
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Frank
Trey
Waller Gann
Gann
Murtetts
Memory of a Murder Trial Reaches Atlanta Officials
A Boston firm declines city supply bids after the Teo M. Frank lynching, citing no further quotes for caulking yard and tools. City purchasing agent C B Chambers released the letter, noting the firm will halt dealings until Georgia authorities act on the murder.
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Boston
Frank
Atlanta
Teo M. Frank
Chambers
Elty
Georgia
Leo M
Carranzista Leaders Cannot Be Divided
Washington reports Villa agency states Carranza dominates two states while Oaxaca remains neutral. It claims Convention forces control Chihuahua and Morelos with other regions contested and notes rail line disruption between Laredo and Monterey after recent battles.
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Washington, D. C
Villa
Laredo
Monterey
Chihuahua
Morelos
Oaxaca
Maellona
Fighting at Av icamole reports reach private wires
Telegrams confirm clashes at Av icamole near Motlerey with casualties including Villageneral, Rousalla Hernandez and Orestes Pereyra. Messages from General Raoul Madero cite fierce action around Monterey as forces move toward Torreon for hospital arrivals.
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US Pasu
Tex
Icamole
Motlerey
Rousalla Hernandez
Orestes Pereyra
Torreon
Raoul Madero
Ixtla
Nuevo Leon
Monterey
Mexicans Leave Tenas After Amnest Proclamation
LAREDO Texas readers note a general Crevanne proclamation on amnesty terms not yet clarified today. The text appears garbled but indicates Mexicans departing Tenas area as authorities implement new policy amid unsettled details and unexplained terminology.
Mexican families flee as fighting rages inland
Advices report continued artillery duels in the region around Saitilla and Jramule with no decisive results. In Nueva Laredo a convoy carries forty cases of silver bullion to New Jersey, likely tied to a Constitutionalists pardon proclamation earlier noted by The Light. The Constitutionalists consulate in San Antonio has no new proclamation to report.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Hac
Loss of Life Deplored After British Mine Sighting
Teutons lament fatal accident as Arable sinks following torpedo strike. Captain Kinch asserts deliberate attack with no submarine sighting. A white water-streak 800 yards away indicated the torpedo, while counterclaims question the cause of the strike.
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Kinch
German Press Discusses Arabic Sinking Speech Details
ARADIN August 14 report notes Berlin papers avoid judging the Arabic sinking. London Telegraph dispatch cites Secretary of State William J. Bryan’s assurances of protecting American lives and rights on land and sea. The German press also runs the Arabic manifest from New York to London, claiming American guardians aboard.
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Aradin
London
Berlin
London Telegraph
Inaeon P. ‘Cumulty
Wilson
Tae Kreuz Zeitung
Trius
Slegmiera
Papera
New York
Chamber of Comineres of
Lokal Anzelger
Silence over torpedo claim after Arabic sinking
Eyewitnesses including the chief and second officers and many passengers say the Arabic was deliberately fired upon from a torpedo one witness describes a white water mark 300 yards long. A mine is rejected as the cause.
Vitalitas praised by Birmingham woman in interview
Mrs. Neese of 1408 Peters Street recounts a lifelong nervous stomach and headaches improved by Vitalitas after trying five bottles. She claims weight gain and widespread neighborhood demand, urging investigation at Summers Drug Store and noting the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
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R. J. Neese
Birmingham
Peters Street
Vitalitas
Vitelites
Vitaltas
Ivan Car
Disu
Vitalilas
Vitaitas
Summers Drug Store
Ganaraily
Warship Arabia Ready for Battle, Telegraph Dispatch Claims
The report indicates the Arabia is equipped for combat and should not be deemed harmless. The Telegraphs Dispatch in London, headed by Tages Zoltura, cites Milwaukee’s Secretary as a source.
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Arabia
Tages Zoltura
London ‘Telegraphspatch
Wilwau
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Brest-Trovsk
Adoo
Ferdinand Herff
San Antonio National Bank
Tien
Mary Jkagan
Marietta
Gus Herson
Oak Grove
Carranea
Carranaisias
Teamote
Tenas
Crevanna
State Bank & Trust Company
Guaranty Fund Bank
Mr. Tumatty
Mrs. Neese
Birminghan
Clib Wohan
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