Italians Press Move as Austrian Losses Reported Heavy
Rome Aug 28 The battle between Italian and Austrian forces continues with Austrians retreating at points as Italian Cadorna reports 28 000 prisoners. Victor Emanuel II’s troops press toward the Istrian objective after Monte Santo seizure with large captures and booty amid ongoing fighting. Austrian losses total reported high.
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Corso
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Victor Emanuel II
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Farmers Told U S Must Feed Allies in War Effort
Herbert C. Hoover, federal food administrator, addressed American farmers in Chico urging strong food support to aid the United States and its allies in victory. He warned of a looming struggle for global mastery and stressed the critical role of agricultural output in the war effort.
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Chicago
Herbert C. Hoover
United States
Survivors of Campana Reach Port After Battle at Sea
Third Officer J. H. Bruce reports five naval gunners and 40 crew members plus eight gun crew survived the Campana sinking. They arrived on a French steamship at Atlantic Port on August 24. Survivors feared capture as pirates by German forces.
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Atlantic
J. H. Bruce
Executive Proclamation Sets Coal Price Cuts
President Wilson and coal administrator Harry A. Garfield announce fixed anthracite prices effective September 1 ranging from 4 to 5 dollars per ton f o b mines. Jobbers may add up to 20 cents east of Buffalo and 80 cents west. bituminous margins limited to 15 cents per ton.
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Washington
Wilson
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Buffalo
New Army Camp to Begin September 5
A new army order states that dependents or those with children are exempted. Women should work or depend upon wealthy relatives for support so that family heads can be sent to fight for the country.
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Aia Sey Pup Obi
Eleven Die In Dover Raid By German Forces
Eleven people were killed and thirteen injured in Dover on Wednesday during a raid by ten German aircraft. The attack aimed at civilian targets, drawing immediate wartime responses from the city and surrounding defense units.
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London
Devonian Sunk Off Belfast After Sea Emergency
Reports say the liner Devonian with a cargo of 10,485 tonnage was sunk near Belfast after a sea emergency. No word had been received on the crew's safety as of the latest dispatches.
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Veseal
Gellt Im
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Wilson rejects Pope peace plan as German domination return
President Wilson rejects the papal peace proposal, arguing it would restore and empower Germany, risking world domination. He emphasizes peace must be just and based on the rights of all peoples, not rulers, urging no trust in German assurances.
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