Kerensky Reinstated as Petrograd Premier after Resignation
In Petrograd Premier Kerensky withdrew his resignation and attended a ministerial meeting. A manifesto asserted he would lead despite threats of defeat and internal disintegration. A joint meeting supported him 147 to 46, with the Duma committee confirming continued confidence in Kerensky amid ongoing Russian withdrawals near Kimpolung.
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M. Kerensky
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Prefili Kerensky
Duma
Aleo
Kimpolung
Draft Rebels Invited to Confront Oklahoma Sheriff
About forty Graft resisters entrenched near Konawa in Seminole county issued an invitation to the sheriff of Wewoka to come and get them. Posses under Frank Canton converged from three directions as seventy five anti draft prisoners were jailed. Reports say roving rioters in three counties have been broken up and Maud city marshal Oscar Wood was shot in the back but not seriously wounded.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Konawa
Seminole County
Wewoka
Frank Canton
Shawnee
Oscar Wood
Maud
Austrians Win Czernowitz Victory Report
Vienna reports Austro-Hungarian forces have entered Czernowitz as part of military operations. The dispatch notes Austrian success and advancing units, detailing strategic gains in the Czernowitz area.
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Vienna
Czernowits
WWI Battle Report Near Ypres Noted by British Command
Northeast of Ypres the British forces under Field Marshal Haig report gains as infantry and air units engage near Wianders with tactical movements and reported pressure on enemy lines. The clash highlights ongoing operations in the Ypres sector during August.
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Ondon
Ypres
Wianders
Field Haig
Senate for Day U S Resolution On Ratification Within Six Years
Washington August 3 The senate passed the constitutional amendment with a six year ratification window if agreed by the states. The vote was 65 to 20 with a long list of Democratic and other senators in favor including Ashurst Bankhead Chamberlain Fletcher Gore Hollis Jones (N M) Kendrick King Sheppard Simmons La Gronna Johnson Jones over Kellogg Kenyon Knox La Follette McCumber McNary Nelson New Norris Page Poindexter Sherman Smith (Mich) Smoot Sterling Sutherland Watson and others.
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Gore
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King
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Kenyon
Knox
la Follette
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Norris
Page
Poindexter
Sherman
Smith
Mich
Smoot
Sterling
Sutherland
Watson
Canadians Win At Lens Position On Flanders Front
A report notes success by Canadian forces northwest of Bixschoote on the Flanders battle front with gains described in military terms and marked by allied progress during ongoing hostilities.
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Bixschoote
Flanders Battle Front
Nine gunners lost as ships sink in wartime action
Nine gunners and 24 crew members were reported lost when the ship Ameri eene een Seen weasel was sunk. The state department released the casualty note on Friday.
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Washington
Amerieene Een
State Department
British General Maurice Urges U S Help in War Drive
Major General Frederick B. Maurice, chief director of British military operations, says Russia’s waning aid will lengthen the war and pressure the Entente. He urges the United States to enter the war promptly with strong force as Haig’s army advances in Flanders and plans further objectives.
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Draft Objectors Killings Spark Oklahoma Uprising
In Oklahoma City several clashes occurred between draft resisters and citizen posses at Cross Roads school house, leaving Ed Blalock dead and Jack Paige wounded. J. F. Moose was killed near Holdenville after defying guard lines. Jails in Konawa Holdenville and Wewoka crowd with captives as agitators spread dreams of conquest to tenants.
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Okla
Oklahoma
National Army
South Canadian River
Cross Roads School House
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Jack Paige
Henry Johnson
J. F. Moose
Okemah
Holdenville
Konawa
Wewoka
National
Guard to Europe Soon as 100000 Soldiers to France
Washington military men estimate 100000 American troops in France by January 1 and over 600000 there by next summer. Peace is seen three years away, and mobilization continues. If transport improves, over a million could fight the Prussians next summer. National Guard units join federal service and move to concentration camps before rapid Atlantic crossing.
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Washington
France
National Guard
Atlantic
Thirty One Die to Explosion in Kentucky Mine Incident
A death list from the Saturday blast at the No. T mine in the South entry area near Day Kentucky reports thirty one fatalities. Local officials confirm the incident occurred at the West district mine as investigators arrive.
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No. T Mine
Nebraska Draft Quota Set at 183 876 with County Credits
Governor Neville releases the first draft quota for Nebraska totaling 183 876. County credits from National Guard and regular army enlistments through June 30 reduce the quota, with future enlistments added to the next draft. Nebraska infantry units now in federal service after the Sixth regiment joined federal ranks. Secretary Bernecker notes state assessed property value at 529 million dollars.
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Nebraska
Washington
Neville
National Guard
Regular Army
Nebraska Infantry
Bernecker
State Board of Equalization
Nebraska women to register for war service soon
The women's commit tee of the State Council of Defense announces that registration of Nebraska women for war service will start within the next two weeks.
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The
State Council of Defense
Nebraska
State urges county councils to cooperate with guard militia plans
The state council of defense directs county councils to work with Adjutant General Steele on his effort to organize reserve militia contingents.
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State Council of Defense
Steele
Nebraska Women Urged to Curb Deliveries for Patriotic Economy
The woman's committee of the state council of defense asks Nebraska women to cut down on store deliveries and carry more packages home, promoting a patriotic economy during wartime.
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Nebraska
Woman's Committee
The
State Council of Defense
False fire inspector barred from Nebraska grain elevators
A man posing as a state fire inspector tried to enter two Nebraska grain elevators but was denied after refusing credentials. The incident was turned over to the state council of defense for investigation. Governor Howard asked R L Metcalfe to present the board of regents of the state university to federal authorities.
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State Council of Defense
Howard Hee
R. L. Metcalfe
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