British Air Fleet Repels German Raid on England
Twenty German aircraft raided southeast England last night dropping bombs near Margate and other coastal towns. Twenty three men women and children were killed and fifty injured as the raid damaged properties in Essex and other coastal counties before British planes drove the enemy away.
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London
England
Margate
Essex
Suffolk
Clematon
Warcate
Kent
Wickord
American offers five thousand dollars for Berlin bombing target
Sigmund Saxe, a New Yorker of German descent, proposes five one thousand dollar Liberty bonds to the first American aviator who drops bombs on Berlin and hits the Kaiser's palace or front yard. He cites anger at Germany’s contempt for America and claims to be acting on genuine knowledge.
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Sigmund Saxe
Berlin
Kaiser’s Palace
Germany
America
Joy Riding Will Soon Be Stopped in United States
Washington August 13 Van H Manning Director of the Mines Bureau warned motorists to curb pleasure driving as gasoline supply for America and the Allies may require drastic action. He noted joy riding has already been halted in Entente countries and strict car-use rules have been adopted for leisure driving.
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United States
Washington
van H Manning
Mines Bureau
Department of the Interior
Manning
America
British naval planes destroy two German raiders
An official statement from London reports British naval airplanes shot down two German raiders that appeared on the English coast last night, a naval action described as successful with no further details given.
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London
British Bombard German Airdomes and Belgian Town
An official report says British naval planes last Friday dropped several tons of bombs on the German airdome and the Belgian town of Ghistelles, which German forces occupy along the Zuiswege railroad. Early Saturday morning British airmen attacked the German airdome at Sparappelhock.
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London
Ghistelles
Zuiswege
Sparappelhock
Bombing raid by French aviators hits Frankfurt on Main
Paris reports two French aviators dropped bombs on Frankfurt on the Main late Saturday night in retaliation for recent bombardment of Nancy and areas north of Paris. Official reports describe the raid as a response to prior attacks and outline the location and timing of the strike.
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Paris
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Nancy
House Undertakes To Raise Sum For Prosecution Of War
Washington Aug. 13 Initial steps will be taken by the House this week to raise part of the additional six billion dollar appropriation needed to carry on the war until July 1918. More ready money is needed possibly one billion or two for the current expenditures. The movement to make the next issue taxable with four and a half per cent interest instead of non taxable at three and a half per cent is gaining followers due largely to the report that a certain citizen acquired sixty million dollars worth of liberty bonds to escape taxation.
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Washington
House
Stocks Quotations From New York Markets
Alaska Gold closed at 5 with Alaska Juneau at 4. American Zinc at 22% and Butte and Superior at 27 44. China at 55. Ray at 27% Utah Copper 105. Copper metal quoted 25% 27 for September and fourth quarter delivery.
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New York
Alaska
Alaska Juneau
American
Butte and Superior
China
Ray
Utah
Socialists Debate Attendance at Stockholm Congress
London reports say British government will not permit British delegates to attend the Stockholm International Socialist Congress. Paris notes the French Socialist Party will send delegates. Amsterdam cites a Frankfurter Zeitung report that German Socialists may refuse to join if war responsibility is demanded.
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Stockholm
London
George Bonar Law
House of Commons
Paris
Thomas
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
Desperate fights on Romanian front reported today
Berlin reports General von Mackensen forces in Romania have captured over 6,700 Russians and Rumanians, 18 cannons and 61 machine guns. Poised battles on the Kokshani Arsecati railroad region see Teutonic attacks repulsed with Russians and Rumanians retreating to Gona after heavy combats. about 1,200 Germans taken prisoner in Moldavia's southwest.
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Berlin
von Mackensen
Rumania
Petrograd
Kokshani-Arsecati
Teutonic
Moldavia
Gona
Volcanic Eruption Devastates Wide Region
Torrents of lava and ash erupt from the volcano, wrecking landscapes and threatening nearby towns. Emergency crews monitor flows as residents evacuate. Volcanic activity disrupts transport and power supplies across the area.
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San
Lieut Col Davison Ordered to Leave Alaska for War Duty
Lieut Col Peter W Davison member and disbursing agent of the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners has been detached from duty in Alaska and ordered to report to the Adjutant General for orders. The change is linked to wartime needs as he proceeds to the United States for further assignment.
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Col. Davison
Juneau
East
Peter W. Davison
Alaska Board of Road Commissioners
Alaska
Adjutant-General
United States Army
Road Commission
Davison
United States
McCain
W. P. Richardson
Fairbanks
Skagway
White Pass
Valdez
Col. Richardson
Juneau. the News That Lieut.Col. Davison
Col
Kunzig
Fort Davis
Nome
Engagement Report From Dreston On Meyer Daughter
Word from Dreston says Mrs. Meyer and former Secretary of the Navy George von J Meyer announce the engagement of their daughter Julia Meyer to Giuseppe Bram Lilla. Count Macchini Cel lese, a counselor at the Italian Embassy, is cited as part of the official circle.
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Dreston
George von J. Meyer
Navy
Meyer
Julia Meyer
Giuseppe Bram Lilla
Hation
Washineton
D.C
Count Macchini Cellese
S. Tan
Cipionaasr Seb
Government warns coal dealers against price hikes
The Federal Trade Commission declares that anthracite dealers raising coal prices by more than ten cents a ton before September will be viewed as pursuing a profiteering policy.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Handbooks for Samiel Given to War Department
The first edition of 100000 copies of the English and French handbooks for use of the Americans in France has been presented to the War Department by the National Security League in New York on Aug 13.
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New York
France
War Department
National Security League
Exemption Board Members To Be Prosecuted In New York
Washington reports that New York local exemption board members dismissed by the President will face prosecution for irregularities. It is alleged that drafted men obtained exemption through bribery in connection with the board.
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Washington
New York
Strikebreakers Driven from St Louis Hotel
The manager of a large St Louis hotel learned 175 registered men were strikebreakers bound for Kansas City and called the police. He drove them into the streets and labor agents later found accommodations for the men at New Bedford.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City
New Dedford
St Nicholas Gas Boat Boosts New Service Route
The gas boat St Nicholas completed its first regular trip to southern Cha tham Straits, drawing strong support from Merchants' Protective Association members and local business and fish industries. If service proves permanent, mail and supply routes may shift to Janeau from Petersburg. The vessel carried freight south and returned with 40 barrels of herring for Glacier Fish Company to bait halibut crews. a second trip is planned tonight. Sidney S Jacobs, A T Spatz, and others plan the voyage, while G K Gilbert and wife prepare a hunting trip to Glass Peninsula.
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St. Nicholas
Chatham Straits
Merchants’ Protective Association
Janeau
Petersburg
Port Walter
Glacier Fish Company
Sidney S Jacobs
A. T. Spatz
G. K. Gilbert
Glass Peninsula
Government to Control Wheat to Make Flour
The administration announced a plan to control the 1917 wheat harvest to conserve supply and ensure fair prices for the Allies. Buying agencies and mills will be fixed at one price with regulation of middlemen and futures trading to curb speculation.
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Wattiington Saty
New Grain Control Board to Oversee Wheat and Flour
A new board within the food administration will be created to supervise the distribution of wheat and the manufacture and sale of flour. It will have authority to enforce the administration's regulations governing wheat and flour, which will be considered first, with an announcement due in a few days.
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Washington
Grain Control Board
The
Food Administration
Taft’s Condition Improves. On Road to Recovery
Clay Center Kansas reports former President Taft showing improved health today and moving toward a rapid recovery after a period of illness. The update notes steady progress and no complications.
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Clay Center
Kan
Taft
Steamer Movements and Mail Information Routes North
A maritime schedule lists Dolphin arriving from the south at 3 o clock tomorrow morning with 2% days mail. Alameda due from the south tomorrow with one day mail. Al-Ki due from the south Wednesday with little mail. Princess Alice due from the south tomorrow night with little mail. Prince Rupert sailed from Seattle this morning and will be due from the south Thursday night. Humboldt, Spokane, Alaska, Admiral Evans, City of Seattle sailings planned from Seattle this week with varying dates. Princess Sophia sails from Vancouver Saturday. Prince George sails from Seattle next Monday. Southbound sailings include Mariposa and Admiral Farragut expected Wednesday.
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North Dolphin
Alameda
Al-Ki
Princess Alice
Prince Rupert
Seattle
Humboldt
Spokane
Alaska
Admiral Evans
City of Seattle
Princess Sophia
Vancouver
Saturda
First Citizen Chosen for Service in New National Army
Harry Chapman Gilbert of Washington D C is the first United States citizen accepted for service in the new National Army. He is twenty one years old and the only son of Henry Gilbert who for twenty four years has guarded Presidents at the White House as a special police man.
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Harry Chapman Gilbert
Washington, D. C
United States
New National Army
Henry Gilbert
America
White House
Insurance for Soldiers Would Boost War Recruiting
Secretary McAdoo declared prompt passage of the army and navy insurance bill would immediately raise America's chances to win the war. Thousands claiming exemptions would enlist if dependents would not suffer if they die. The House moves to expedite the bill as the Senate awaits war tax action.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Army and Navy
America
House
Senate
Stormy Weather Halts Advances on Front in Flanders
Stormy weather in Flanders slows military operations as combat concentrates between British and German forces. British gains reported east of Givendale and Lachasse north of Lens toward Lille, with no heavy fighting seen elsewhere.
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London
Flanders
Givendale
Lachasse
Lens
Lille
British Break German Hold North of Hollebek
After hours of artillery fighting the British attacks forced German forces north of Hollebek to retreat. British losses were heavy. Two French assaults on the Aisne front near Cernyenalonnois were repelled.
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Berlin
Hollebek
Aisne
Cernyenalonnois
German efforts to retake Aisne trenches fail
Paris reports on August 13 that German attempts to retake trenches on the Aisne front last Saturday failed, according to the official dispatch.
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Paris
Aisne
Japanese Mission Reaches Pacific Port
A Japanese mission to the United States arrived at a Pacific port this afternoon. United States Department officials met the party upon arrival.
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Pacific Port
Pacific
United States
United States Department
Oil Tanker Campania Sunk by Submarine and Crew Captured
The Navy Department reports the American tanker Campania of Standard Oil was sunk on August 6 by a submarine. The captain and the entire naval guard of gunners are said to be captured, with forty seven crew members reaching the Isle of Del Rey near the sinking site.
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Washington
Campania
Standard Oil Co
United States Naval Guard
Navy Department
Isle of del Rey
U-boat Sunk Off Brest Claim by British Freighter
An Atlantic Port reports a British freighter gunner claiming a U-boat was sunk off Brest by one of three shots fired from its gunners. The report, if confirmed, marks another submarine loss by a merchantman in wartime service.
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Atlantic
Brest
American steamer City of Athens sinks after mine strike
South African port officials report the loss of the American steamer City of Athens after hitting a mine. Many passengers and crew members are missing, with details scarce and few facts available at this time.
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Athens
Five Americans Lost When City of Athens Hits Mine
Dispatches report the City of Athens struck a mine near Cape Town last Friday with five American passengers and ten other passengers lost. Four of the Americans lost were missionaries, while nineteen American missionaries were among those saved.
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Washington
State Department
Athens
Cape Town
South Africa
Prince Rupert Sails From Seattle To Juneau
The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Prince Rupert departed Seattle at 9 30 this forenoon bound for Juneau with a large passenger list including Miss Stella Gill Elmer Olson and wife Misa Young Miss Dwyer Miss Crowder Miss Mitchell A Carmen and wife Miss Jewett Charles Billinger wife and child Miss A Wright Richard Kenley B B Neiding and families among others aboard.
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Seattle
Juneau
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince Rupert
Stella Gill
Elmer Olson
Misa Young
Miss Dwyer
Miss Crowder
Mitchell
A. Carmen
Miss Jewett
Charles Billinger
A. Wright
Richard Kenley
B. B. Neiding
Steamer Spokane Departs Seattle for Juneau
Seattle Aug 13 Steamer Spokane sailed at 10 oclock this forenoon with passengers for Juneau P W Talbert M Bricker R C Hurley and wife R L Murphy Anderson H Meyers and B L Thane and wife in tow headlines.
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Seattle
Spokane
Juneau
P. W. Talbert
M. Bricker
R. C. Hurley
R. L. Murphy
Anderson H. Meyers
B. L. Thane
Australians to receive land allotment after war service
Melbourne reports Australians who served in the war will be granted an allotment of land upon their return. The measure signals postwar settlement plans and rewards veterans with agricultural land. Potential parcels and allocation processes are outlined by authorities planning the scheme.
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Melbourne
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Great Britain
Alaska Road Commission
Samiel
Grand Control Board
Prince George
Mariposa
Admiral Farragut
Congress
Capital City
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