German Offense Shifts Toward South London Route
War Department reports a new German offensive starting with Odessa as the objective. Kaiser and Gen Mackensen entered Tarnopol and then moved toward Kamieniec Podolski toward Odessa, signaling expanded operations on the Black Sea front.
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Odessa
Black Sea
London
War Department
Kaiser
Mackenseen
Tarnopol
Mackensen
Kamemetz and
Podolsky
Czernowitz Entered By Austro Hungarian Forces
Vienna reports that the Austro Hungarian army entered Czernowitz the capital of Bukovina this morning as World War I operations continue in the region.
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Czernowitz
Vienna
Bukowina
Russian forces evacuate Kimpelung and withdraw to Dniester zone
Bee Rinnet officially reports that Russian troops have pulled out of Kimpe lung in southern Bukovina and are now clashing with Teutons on the river. The Russian retirement extends between the Dniester and Pruth rivers as Teutons cross Zbrocz at the Dniester confluence.
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Kimpelung
Bukowina
Teutons
Dniester
Pruth
Zbrocz
Russian Morale Improves as Desertion Fades
London reporting that Russian morale has greatly improved due to measures against desertion. Panic subsides as many disaffected regiments return to the front, signaling steadier Russian forces.
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London
Germany knew Austrian ultimatum to Serbia before delivery
Washington reports that Germany had prior knowledge of the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia by fourteen hours, an admission echoed as former Secretary Zimmerman confirms Germany foreknew action that precipitated the European war.
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Washington
Germany
Jon
Serbia
Felgrade
Zimmerman
Girls Recruiting in Russia Form Battalions in Petrograd
Petrograd reports Moscow, Kiev and Petrograd have recruiting bureaus for women, barracks, arms, and instructors. Government assigns male commanders. Petrograd forms a battalion with seven hundred already uniformed and twelve hundred more enrolled, fifteen hundred more applicants await.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Kiev
Body of Frank Little to be shipped to Oklahoma
Aug 3 Butte reports the lynching of Frank Little, I W W member, with his body to be sent to Yale Oklahoma for burial. The incident involved a masked mob who killed him earlier in the week.
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Little
Oklahoma
Butte
Frank Little
Yale
Artillery Fire of Germans Quieting Today
British forces on the Flanders front report continued heavy artillery duels last night with German guns less active at dawn. German fire concentrated on British positions south of Ypres but yielded no gains. In Hollebeke British troops attacked concrete dugouts, forcing access through tunnels and destroying many occupants. Labasseville also witnessed dugouts stormed and German dead left in the rubble.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Flanders
Ypres
Hollebeke
Labasseville
Germans Repelled After Artillery Assault Near Cerny
Paris dispatch reports German forces launched a fierce attack on French lines near Cerny in the Aisne after a heavy artillery bombardment. All assaults were repelled, preserving French positions.
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Paris
Cerny
Aisne
Allied forces hold entrenched positions in Flanders
British front dispatch reports prolonged rain hampering infantry and air observation. Despite difficulties, Allied units have consolidated and arranged themselves along a strongly entrenched new line in the Flanders sector.
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Flanders
J W W Members Ordered From Copper District In Reno
In Reno Nevada August 3 a committee of two hundred Yerington copper district citizens escorted O W McKinnon brother in law of WM Haywood to the county boundary and released with orders not to return. Twelve other Industrial Workers of the World members were similarly treated.
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Reno
Nevada
Yerington Copper District
O. W. McKinnon
Wm. D. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Silver Coinage Rush In United States Mints
United States mints operate at five to eight times prior volumes with strong demand for quarters and dimes. Gold coinage has been halted temporarily to focus production on silver.
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Washington
United States
Japan Building British Ships at Kobe Yards
The Matsukata shipyard at Kobe will build twenty large freight carriers costing 36 million dollars next year for British interests. Earlier this year a shipbuilding company sold fourteen cargo vessels valued at 25 million dollars to British firms, delivering six so far, with eight more due before year end.
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Seattle
Matsukata
Kobe
Japan
A Shipbuilding Company
Russia to Continue War to Final Triumph Says Provisional Government
Petrograd August 3 The Provisional government sent a note to the Allies declaring its resolve to establish an administration capable of guiding the country through dangers and to press the war to a successful conclusion in line with the principles of the Russian revolution. The note insists Russia will not be deterred by difficulties in pursuing victory and the irrevocable decision to continue the war.
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Petrograd
Russia
Thayer Fined for Entering Japanese Fortified Zone
Ralph Hoyt Thayer of Utica New York was fined 19 dollars for entering a fortified zone at Yokosuka without authority. The Court of Appeals rejected the public prosecutor’s appeal to increase the penalty, ruling there was no basis for a heavier sentence.
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Rio
Court of Appeals
Ralph Hoyt Thayer
Utica
N. Y
Yokosuka
Largest Flying Craft Trial Planned Next Week
The largest fighting aircraft ever built in the region will be tried next week in a Northwestern Massachusetts town. It is a double water airplane, weighs 5,700 pounds and is expected to reach at least 100 miles per hour. It represents the first unit of a substantial government order.
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Fooston
Aug
Massachusetts
Killing Frost in Spokane
Frost killed much garden truck and some spring wheat and corn in the district south of Spokane. A week ago the temperature was over 100 degrees.
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Spokane
Here
Kaiser Proclaims German Resolve to Defend Empire
Aug 3 Kaiser issues proclamation urging tireless toil at home and continued arms production. He states German blood and German work are not gambled for empty glory but defend a free empire ensuring children live in security. all efforts urged to be devoted to the fight.
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Berian
Kaiser
Federation of Labor Moves to Oust German Spies
Officials of the American Federation of Labor launched a campaign to purge the organization of German spies. Targeting tenement districts on New York Citys east side, Teutonic agents are reported attempting to mobilize resistance to the draft.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
East Side
Teutonic
Mata Hari Condemned to Death by Military Court
Paris reports a military court has sentenced dancer Mata Hari born Marguerite Zell to death for espionage. A Dutch national by birth in the Dutch Indies, she faced execution following the verdict.
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Paris
Mata Hari
Marguerite Zell
Dutch Indies
Norway pledges food import promise to U.S. embargo
In Washington on August 3, Fridtjof Nansen stated Norway would risk famine if the United States cut food exports. Norway offered to release millions of tons of shipping in exchange for privileges to import mainly from the United States, with a guarantee that imported food would not reach Germany.
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Washington
Norway
United States
Fridtjof Nansen
Germany
Conclave of Socialists Postponed Until September 1
Stockholm August 3. Another postponement in the main sessions of the International Socialist peace conference is announced. The joint sessions will open September 1 under present arrangements, but the belief is widely held it will be even later before the conference is begun.
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Stockholm
German Chancellor Michaelis Signals Peace Offer
Dresden Aug 3 German Chancellor Michaelis said he is ready to accept an opportunity for honorable peace if given. He cautioned Germans to avoid any actions opponents might view as weakening during the current hour.
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Dresden
Michaelis
Italian Planes Bombard Pola Arsenal Chief Austrian Navy Base
A squadron of Italian airplanes bombarded Pola on the Adriatic early today, striking the arsenal and military works. All planes returned after the attack.
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Rome
Pola
Adriatic Sea
Empire Alls the News All the Time Headline
A compact town bulletin notes that the Empire team continues as the region’s primary source of timely news, promising steady updates across political, social, and community events.
War prolongation expected as Russia struggles to aid allies
The war office states that recent events in Russia will extend the conflict. Allies can no longer expect substantial material aid from Russia, increasing the burden on other allies and pushing the United States to join soon with full force.
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London
War Office
Russia
United States
America
Gompers Refuses Participation in Socialist Conference
London reports Samuel Gompers President of the AFL sent a message to the Allied General Federation of Labor and the General Federation of Trade Unions stating refusal to participate in the International Socialist Conference. The Post praises Gompers position as admirable.
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London
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
General Federation of Labor
General Federation of Trade Unions
Gomper
State of siege ends in Grecian provinces declared
Athens Aug 3 A state of siege has been declared over many Grecian provinces including Attica Athens and Piraeus.
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Seige
Athens
Attica
Piraeus
President Wilson Reaffirms German-Blood Loyalty
Washington Aug 3 President Wilson expresses confidence in the loyalty of the American citizens of German descent. He reiterates faith in their patriotism during a national address.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department Raises Officer Training Candidates
The War Department ordered a 30 percent rise in applicants for the second Officer's Reserve Training Camps opening August 27. From 16,000, the number to report was increased to 20,800. The move is seen as linked to the plan to send a large force to France, with more candidates tested for officer roles abroad.
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Washington
War Department
France
War Tax Bill Increased by Senate Finance Committee
Washington August 3 The war tax bill was raised from 1.7 to 2.2 billion dollars by the Senate finance committee and will be reported to the Senate soon. The final draft cuts the beer tax by 26 cents per barrel, making it 1.50 per barrel in addition to the present law.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Sweden Bans Metal Exports and Pulp Materials
Stockholm August 3 The Swedish government issued new regulations prohibiting exports of base metals including brass lead copper and nickel and also pulp materials to prevent their leaving the country.
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Stockholm
Steamer Movements and Mail Information
Steamers bound north and south are listed with expected arrival and sail dates. Spokane and Mariposa head north tomorrow. Ketchikan and mail status noted. Northwestern Princess Sophia Prince George Admiral Watson City of Seattle sailings planned for Seattle and Vancouver through Monday. Southbound services include Prince Rupert Dolphin Mm Alaska and Admiral Evans with Rupert carrying mail.
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Spokane
Mariposa
Ketchikan
Humboldt
Northwestern
Seattle
Princess Sophia
Vancouver
Prince George
Admiral Watson
City of Seattle
Gailings
Prince Rupert
Dolphin
Alaska
Admiral Evans
Rupert
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Mrire
SAVE
Federation OF Labor
Uncle Sam
British War Office
U. S
Gompers
Sweden
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