Lemberg Looms as Russian Push nears Galicia Front
AP dispatch from Petrograd reports General Letchitzky’s capture of Tysmienitsa heightens fears of Stanislau and Halicz fall and a possible recapture of Lemberg. Bothmer’s lines near Tarno pol are squeezed while Sakharoff presses from Zlochoff cutting routes to Lem berg and the Austro German force suffers disorganization after taking 7000 prisoners.
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Stanislau
Halicz
Letchitzky
Petrograd
London
Tysmienitsa
Galicia
Halics
Lemberg
Count von Bothmer
Stripa
Tarnopol
Sakharoff
Cloudburst toll rises with two million loss and one hundred dead
United States Commissioner Howard Co. Smith reports looting and arrests as relief parties plan to cover the Valley and adjoining areas. Military orders guard property while mining companies face costly relief needs for miners and families left destitute by the disaster.
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United States
Howard Co. Smith
Flood Devastation Hits Cabin Creek Valley. Rescue Crews Struggle
Rescue parties battled flood waters in Cabin Creek and Coal River valleys after a cloudburst devastated eight villages from Acme to Eskdale. Death toll surpasses 100 with $2.6 million in damages. National Guard units mobilized, Major William Wallace to lead relief. Rail lines damaged and passenger train marooned near St Albans. itinerary awaiting word as crews press on.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Coal River
Kanawha River
Acme
Ronda
Drybranch
Miami
Sharon
Dawes
Rayford
Eskdale
Kayford
National Guards
West Virginia National Guard
William Wallace
United States Army
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Virginian
Robson
Deepwater
St. Albans
Washout disaster in Jarolds valley reports 500 homes lost
Hose of Aug 10 dispatch from Huntington West Virginia describes a cloudburst washing away about five hundred houses in the Jarolds valley between Field's and Joe's creeks. Over 2,000 residents are stranded on hilltops with scarce supplies as relief is slow.
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Secrated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Jarolds Valley
Field’s
Joe’s Creeks
Abe Martin Groceries by Telephone Alleys Weigh Less
A quirky note suggests Abe Martin Groceries ordered by telephone alleys seem lighter, while newspapers brim with beauty tips. The line hints at a humorous contrast between everyday shopping and glossy beauty obsession.
United States to Buy Danish West Indies for 25 Million
The treaty to acquire the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars is before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun signed the pact, with terms to be disclosed only after both governments consent. The Islands include St Thomas St Croix St John and adjacent lands.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Denmark
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Democrats Battle With Republicans On Diamond
In Washington on August 10 the House was not in session as members gathered for the annual Democratic Republican baseball game at American League Park this afternoon. Captains Harrison of Mississippi and Miller of Minnesota issued optimistic statements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Miller
Minnesota
Carranza Hints Amnesty for Mexican Refugees Abroad
Aug 10 report quotes General Carranza saying a post election law may grant amnesty to Mexicans who are fugitives in foreign countries. The item notes the Mexico City dateline and references presidential election context.
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Associated Press
Mexico
City
General Carranza
Carranza Shifts Troops North After Zapatista Campaign
Private dispatches from Juarez report Carranza troops withdrawing from southern Mexico to bolster the Villa campaign in central and northern regions. Officials deny a rumor that General Trevino will take a post as Mexican military attache in France.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Mexico
Zapata
Villa
Juarez
Trevino
France
Drowned Man's Body Recovered Near Elmira Street
The body of Charles Van Dyke, a Negro man who drowned last Monday off a barge of the Richard Bulkheading Material Company at Madison Street, was recovered Wednesday afternoon at Elmira Street and turned over to the sexton for burial.
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Charles van Dyke
Richard Builkching Material Company
Madison Street
Elmira Street
Crenshaw Campaign Meeting Set for Friday Night
The Frank W. Crenshaw campaign committee will host a Friday night meeting at 58 North Royal Street upstairs. Paul Danner will preside with secretary J. B. Jenkins and assistant Vincent Kilborn assisting.
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Frank W. Crenshaw
North Royal Street
Paul Danner
J. B. Jenkins
Vincent Kilborn
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Abe Martin
Committee
Crenshaw
Mobile
Just
H.S
Royal Society
Rayo Nickelae
Universal
Jardinier
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