Italian Flag Floats on Montesano in Isonzo Victory
Rome reports the Italian flag atop Montesano, an Austrian stronghold on the Isonzo front, as the Italian second army breaks through Austrian lines at several points and advances while Austrians retreat. The summit, seven miles north of Gorizia, dominates the plain beyond the city. Verdun front sees a new French victory near Hill No 304 with three fortified positions taken and about 1,800 prisoners.
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Rome
Montesano
Isonzo
Monestaon
Gorizia
Verdun Front
Paris
Bethincourt
Verdun
British Forces Take Trench Line Near Lens and Lombaertzyde
London dispatch says successful assaults with slight casualties last night west of Lens gained a short stretch of German trenches deemed locally important and captured a large enemy post near Lombaertzyde, signaling progress on the Western Front.
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London
Lens
Lombaertzyde
German Lines Pushed Back Near Ypres Front
German forces on the northern edge of Herenthag Wood along the Ypres Nenin road were pushed back by British forces. German troops also captured Gillieumont farm south of Vendhuille, according to Berlin dispatches.
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Berlin
Herenthag Wood
Ypres-Nenin
Gillieumont Farm
Vendhuille
War Dept. keeps Palo Alto guard transfer unchanged
The War Department will not alter its decision to move National Guard troops from Palo Alto to South Carolina. San Francisco mayor notified. sewer changes at Camp Fremont require 400000 dollars and four weeks, officials say time is vital for training. Palo Alto camp may train overflow from American Lake for winter.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
National Guard
Palo Alto
Cal
South Carolina
Ralph
San Francisco
Camp Fremont
California
American Lake
Russian Officers Form Private War Corps in Petrograd
Four thousand artillery and cavalry officers in the Russian army have formed a special corps and will fight as privates, signaling a bold bid to defy standards of rank and duty amid ongoing military strain.
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Petrograd
Labor Unions Oppose Conference In Moscow
Labor unions oppose the National conference to be held in Moscow and announce a one day strike in protest. Leaders call the conference counter revolutionary and say Democratic organizations cannot participate. Protests by unions and Social Revolutionists planned. conference hall to be surrounded by troops during sessions.
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Moscow
FTC charges 23 book paper makers with price fixing
The Federal trade commission filed formal complaints accusing 23 manufacturers and the head of their statistics bureau of concerted action to raise book paper prices. The action stems from investigations conducted in Washington, with charges announced on August 25.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Statistics
United States Delivers Gold to Japan
Six million dollars in gold have been shipped from San Francisco for Japan, raising total gold shipments to Japan since May to 55 million dollars. The dispatch follows earlier shipments and underscores ongoing financial support during the period.
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New York
San Francisco
Japan
Stock Quotations Report from New York August 25
Alaska Gold closes at 5 percent with Alaska Juneau at 4 percent. American Zinc at 21 percent. Butte and Superior at 25 percent. China at 54 percent. Ray at 26 percent. Utah Copper at 102 percent. Copper market dull with September and fourth quarter deliveries quoted at 25 to 26.
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New York
Alaska
Alaska Juneau
American
Butte & Superior
China
Ray
Utah
Negro Troops Rushed From Texas Amid Riot Inquiry
Houston reports Aug 25 34 soldiers from a battalion implicated in last Thursday night riot that killed 13 were shipped to Columbus New Mexico under U S District Attorney Crocker for murder charges. The move followed an investigation into the incident and reduced local tension as most participants were identified.
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Houston
Tex
Columbus
N. M
U. S
Crocker
Houston Shooting Probe Opens As Sergeant Leads
Houston officials began an investigation into Thursday night’s shooting in the city. Sergeant Vida Henry was identified as the ring leader, arranging the group and issuing orders including guard removal. Witnesses say there was no drinking and the clash stemmed from a report that Corporal Baltimore had been shot by mounted police members.
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Houston
Vida Henry
Baltimore
Mounted Police
Oregon Socialist Secretary Arrested for Treason Charge
Victor McCone, secretary of Oregon's Socialist party, was arrested in Lewiston Idaho on treason charges. He is accused of spreading I W W propaganda and urging men to resist the army draft law.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Victor McCone
Socialist Party
Lewiston
Idaho
McCone
Frisco Row Breaks Over Police Protection During Strike
In San Francisco on August 25, a public dispute between the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Rolph escalated as the chamber published a large newspaper ad accusing the mayor of failing to protect life and property amid United Railroads strike action. Rolph countered that adequate protection is provided to all, urging law and order despite community tensions.
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San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Rolph
United Railroads
Chamber
Rolphe
Western crops raise hopes for a bountiful outlook
A Western correspondent from Butte reports total wheat may not exceed 600 million bushels while Canada nears 200 million. Northwest yields look weak in some crops though potatoes are abundant and oats surpass last year.
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Boston
Butte
Canada
Northwest
First Tobacco Draft Set For Next Saturday
A letter from a small boy in Jimeau explains a 50 cent tobacco fund for soldiers in the trenches. The plan calls for a first draft to be sent next Saturday with more donations to follow as part of the ongoing drive.
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Jimeau
Tobacco
Reichstag presses Michaelis on peace policy clarification
Berlin Aug 25 The Reichstag leaders push to pin Chancellor Michaelis to a definite peace program arguing his initial speech was unsatisfactory. They demand a clear statement of policy to satisfy the majority and settle the issue.
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Berlin
Michaelis
Catholic Bishop of Idaho Dies in Portland Oregon
Bishop Alphonsus Glorieux of Idaho died in Portland Oregon after a three week illness. He was an elderly church leader who attended the Third Plenary Council in Baltimore in 1884 and was among the last living members with Cardinal Gibbons.
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Idaho
Portland
Oregon
Alphonsus Glorieux
Father Frocatti
Empire
Glorieux
Seattle
Crimont
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Old-Time Alaskan Dead Leads Seattle Pioneer to Rest
John M. Riggs, 73, a member of the first Seattle party into the Klondike after the discovery, died in Seattle. He had lived in Alaska for 18 years and was a noted figure among early prospectors.
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Don Baremore
Motano
Seattle
John M. Riggs
Klondike
Mr. Riggs
Alaska
Married Men Exempt Says The President
President Wilson told Secretary Baker that drafting married men who head households should be avoided and single men taken when possible. The stance clashes with army officers and Congress rejection of exemption amendments, who say legal authority rests only on absolute dependency.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Baker
Army
Congress
Montana Forest Fires Spread Under High Winds
The forest fire situation in Western Montana is growing more alarming as firefighters struggle to contain the flames. A strong wind rose late last night, fanning the fires and increasing the danger to Butte and surrounding areas.
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Montana
Butte
Australia worries trade ties with United States
Representatives in Australia of leading British manufacturers fear the nation’s push for the closest trade relations with the United States could undermine Britain’s trading position. The report notes concern over policy direction and potential shifts in global commerce dynamics.
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London
Australia
United States
New Federal Shipbuilding Board Formed to Settle Disputes
A new ship yards board created today by the President aims to settle wage disputes and prevent work interruption on the Pacific and New York fronts. The board will include government, the American Federation of Labor and shipbuilders, with Vv. Eve Macy chairing, Samuel Gompers naming a member, and Emergency Fleet Corporation naming a third. An early adjustment of all disputes is expected.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Pacific
Federal Shipping Board
American Federation of Labor
Eve Macy
Nation Citic Fedration
Samuel Gompers
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Survivors Of Kotahiri Maru Rescued Near Alaska Coast
A wireless report says 32 survivors from the Kotahiri Maru wreck near the Aleutian islands are aboard the steamer Santa Ana heading to Seward. Eighteen are still missing and unaccounted for.
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Alaska
Seattle
Aleutian Islands
Santa Ana
Seward
Steamship Movements and Schedules Across Seattle Port
Admiral Farragut and several vessels are listed with expected arrivals, departures, and mail statuses. Northbound ships Mariposa Sphin Humboldt and Dolphin, and southbound ships Prince George Alaska Admiral Evans Alameda Seattle are noted with forecasted sail times and days, though some reports are not confirmed.
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Farragut
Mariposa
Sphin
Humboldt
Dolphin
Jefferson
Seattle
Princess Alice
Vancouver
Alici
Spokane
Prince Rupert
Northwestern
Admiral Watson
Prince George
Alaska
Admiral Evans
Alameda
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National Conference
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Reichstag
Big Chief
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Federation of Labor and Shipbuilders
On Adjustment Board
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