Canadians Capture Hill 70 Near Lens in Major Victory
Allied forces report Canadian troops capture Hill 70 near Lens in a decisive advance. The breakthrough strengthens footholds around Lens and Loos while Entente troops push along a wide front east and north of Ypres. Poor notes from the Papal mediation fail to ease tensions as postwar armament talks continue unresolved.
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France
Belgium
Lens
Anlient
Enry
Ikie Tast
Ermans
London
Entente Whex
Flanders
Ypres
Army Shakeup Contemplated in Army Reorganization Plan
General orders disclose plans for reorganizing the army into divisions and armies. Each division would follow the European standard with training battalions of 612 men to be allocated as needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Victor Murdock Nominated to Fed Trade Commission
Washington August 16 Victor Murdock progressive leader was nominated to fill the vacancy in the federal trade commission caused by the death of Will Barry.
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Washington
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
Will Barry
Government warns W W S not curtail war production
Washington August 16 The department of justice vows swift action against any W W disruptions in the northwest and other areas that would stop or curtail production in industries essential to the war effort.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Northwest
I W W Threaten General Strike If Demands Are Not Met
Spokane on August 16 1 James Rowan secretary of the I W W states five demands must be granted by August 20 or a general strike will be called across Washington Idaho and Montana by the Industrial Workers of the World involving organized workers and protests.
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Spokane
Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
Idaho
Montana
James Rowan
The
England's Wheat Supply Lifts With Harvest Prospects
In the House of Commons Lloyd states last year wheat stood at 6,480,000 quarters and now reaches 8,500,000 quarters. With favorable harvests and weather, the supply is expected to remain very satisfactory.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd
House of Commons
Government Moves to Stabilize Wheat Market
Washington reports the government will buy a portion of the 1917 wheat crop to stabilize prices. London notes Lloyd George announcing in Parliament that General Haig had captured Langermanrek. New York reports Hoover and sugar futures trading suspended on August 16.
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Washington
Sennment
Ata
New York
Ienation of
Hoover
The
Coffee and Sugar Exchange
London
Americans Wounded on Western Front Report
Special to the Current from London reports wounded American soldiers arriving at Bath hospital. Washington says no confirmed war or navy department information on American troop wounding. Dispatches indicate American forces were reviewed in France, suggesting they remain in training.
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London
the Daily News
Bath
Associated Press
Washington
War Nor
Navy Department
France
Imperial Family Sent to Pobolsk Siberia
From Vetrograd dated August 16 a semi official report states the imperial family was transported to Pobolsk in Siberia. The dispatch notes the move was carried out recently and mentions the route through Russia.
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Pobolsk
Siberia
Vetrograd
Obolsk
French Attack in Belgium Seizes Key River Crossing
French and British forces drive on along the Steenstrade to Dixmade corridor capturing all objectives and crossing the Steendeke river. Officials say progress continues along the river with no delays reported.
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Associated Press
Paris
Belgium
Steenstrade
Dixmade
Steendeke
Advertising Bonds Campaign Costs Ranged at Two Million
A detailed plan for advertising the next issue of liberty loan bonds in newspapers and other media was presented to Secretary McAdoo. The national advertising advisory board recommended a funding range of one to two million dollars to be paid by the government.
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Washington
McAdoo
National Advertising Advisory Board
Bomb drops hit maritime arsenal in Austria
Vienna reports four tons of bombs dropped by airplanes on the maritime arsenal on Tuesday. The blasts caused a number of conflagrations and official announcements confirm the attack.
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Ry Associated Press
Vienna
Maritime Arsenal
McAllister Holds 147 Alleged Anti-Draft Agitators
In McAllister Oklahoma on August 16 authorities announce 147 alleged anti-draft agitators detained in the penitentiary. Din er McGinnis faces charges of inciting jon in connection with the unrest.
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Associated Press
McAllister
Oklahoma
Diner McGinnis
Jon
Moore Starts Work as Electrician for Carlsbad Light and Power
Moore, an electrician, began work yesterday for the Carlsbad Light and Power Company, marking another step in local utilities employment.
Draft Board Trial Raises Conspiracy Charges in New York
Ninety nine persons and Kalman Cruher dentist are charged with conspiracy to operate the draft. K Samuel J R Dernfeld and lone J Cherey pleaded not guilty at the trial. The Associated Press reports the trial underway in New York on August 16.
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Associated Preas
New York
K. Samuel
J. R. Dernfeld
Lone J. Cherey
Emption Board
Kalman Cruher
Evening sale preview hints at price shifts
A fragmented OCR item references "Sellers" and a phrase about even small differences. The readable text suggests upcoming sales previews and potential pricing notes incomplete for full context.
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Prew
Denver
Liberty Loan
U. S
First National Bank
Carlsbad, N. M
Trade Commission
W. W'S
Mellvain
England
Draft Board ON Trial
R. M. Thorne
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