Casualties in American Forces List Publicized
An army casualty roll of ninety includes killed in action three from wounds and one missing. Officers Lieut. Christopher S. Baxter of Cleveland is listed as KIA. Wounded severely include Lieut. Emory S. Irwin of Denver and several privates and corporals from New England states.
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Christopher S. Baxter
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank H. M. Cash
Emory S. Irwin
Denver
New England Army
Lucien L. Arsenault
Roumanian Squabble Rages Over War Motives
Former Roumanian Premier Brattiano and ministers from his era issue a heated response through Agence Radio. They attack Roumania's parliament accusing it of German influence and incompetence during its final days. Brattiano says he will await a general peace and will not discuss war motives, vowing to protect Roumania’s unity.
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Agence Radio
I. N
Roumania
Navy believes one German submarine sunk or damaged near U.S. coast
Washington reports naval officials feel reasonably confident that at least one German submarine, which sank the Hatteras lightship, has been sunk or badly damaged after a destroyer dropped a depth charge. No official destruction claim is made. Authorities also investigated mustard gas exposure of six men at Smith's Island near Wilmington.
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Washington
Atlantic
Hatteras
Navy Department
Smith’s Island
Cape Fear River
Wilmington
N. C
Americans Commended By British Commander Near Amiens
A British divisional commander praised American troops for their role in the attack on Gressaire wood near Amiens. He expressed appreciation for the Americans' great assistance, their bold maneuver into the battle line, and their stout resistance to overcome continued enemy efforts. He enclosed a letter of thanks for forwarding.
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Amiens
Gressaire Wood
Northern Russian Army Forming Draws Allied Attention
Washington reports a new northern government centered at Archangel is consolidating power and drawing recruits from across Russia. Allies, including diplomats in Archangel, back the movement with observations that Russia’s north seeks security amid a Shanghai of revolutions.
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Russia
Moscow
Kronstadt
Siberia
Militants protest on Lafayette statue in court protest
Miss Elsie Hill of Norwalk Conn a suffrage activist climbed the Lafayette statue for a protest demonstration and was arrested. The courtroom erupted in laughter as Judge McMahon called for order during the proceeding.
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Washington
Elsie Hill
Norwalk
Landsturm Troops Sent From East Flanders to Russia
Amsterdam reports German landsturm detachments patrolling the East Flanders front are being dispatched to Russia the Telegraaf stated today.
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Landsturm
Russia
Amsterdam
East Flanders Front
Telegraaf
Happenings and notices in this vicinity a busy day
A jumble of local items records voting reminders for women and men, a cotton bale fire on loading at East Haddam, unusual river towboats with barges, street music, factory closures, rent relief for workers, and several town actions. A mass of notices covers coercive labor, fires, and rail liquor ban under government control.
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East Haddam
Moodus Mills
Maltby, Henley & Co
Rocky Hill
Portland Filectric Light Co
E. K. Hubbard
Russell Mfg. Co
Arthur W. Bacon
New York
Benjamin R. Singleton
West
George A. Custer
Sons of Veterans
Coulston
Middletown
South Farms
A. B. Clark
Eugenia
J. Wilcox
Universalist Church
Aircraft Hearings Resume in Justice Probe
Washington August 18 hearings in the department of justice aircraft investigation resumed before former Justice Charles E Hughes and Assistant Attorney General Frierson. The hearings are expected to conclude the probe and continue likely until early next week.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Charles E. Hughes
Frierson
Friction rises in Russia as Ukrainians and Germans clash
A confidential eye witness report from the state department outlines rising friction between Ukrainian and German forces in Ukraine. It notes 400000 to 500000 German troops in the region, disciplined by large squads, with peasants attacking and sometimes burying isolated groups. Banks reopen in Germany aiding new accounts amid hoarded money outflows. A Petrograd barge carried 100 educated men to Kronstadt for unclear purposes. Sub Treasury reports a $3.353 million gain from banks on Monday, total $3.946 million since Friday.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Ukrainia
Germany
Petrograd
Kronstad
Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Connecticut Clocks Our Clockmaking Heritage
Connecticut is noted for its prolific clockmaking tradition, with the state likely producing more clocks than any similar region. The article highlights the area's deep involvement in horology and its lasting impact on precision timekeeping.
United States stands firm for decisive end to war says T P O Connor
Quote from T P O Connor asserts that if any European nation seeks weary, inconclusive peace, the United States will persist alone. He adds that Americans will not look for compromise or an approach to it from Prussia, emphasizing unwavering resolve in war aims.
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America
United States
T. P. O’connor
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