Week in War Reports From Europe and Balkans
Weekly war notes describe Novo Georgievsk falling to German forces and Kovno's capture aiding Hindenburg. British Gallipoli reinforcement and Suvla Bay advances signal a northwest drive toward Constantinople. Quadruple Entente pressures push Serbia toward Macedonia cession to Bulgaria amid rumors of Bulgaria troop buildup and Rome rumors.
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Berlin
Galicia
Orig
Austria
Hungary
Frans Josef
Hapsburgs
Italy
Novo Georgievsak
Prezemysl
Ivangorod
Novo Georgievsk
Tion
Kovno
von Hindenburg
Kovyno
Brest
Litovsk
Teutons
Dvinsk
Dvina River
Petrograd
Gallipoli
Suvla Bay
Constantinople
Balkan
Nish
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Rome
Servia
Europe
Unade
Cupid's Corner Advice Column From Miss Eros
Inquiries on love affairs to Miss Eros printed with no names. Readers seek guidance on letters failing to arrive, forgiveness after insults, and personal relationships. Includes a humorous exchange about a sick relative and a home remedy joke.
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Miss Eros
German official doubts sinking Arabic without warning
Berlin officials questioned reports on the torpedoing of the White Star liner Arabic. A high German official said German submarines sink with warning and doubted American lives were lost, urging patience for all facts including the submarine commander’s statements.
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Washington Administration
Finch
Zellah Covington
Dunstea
White Star
Presiden Wilson
Lansing
Coyington
Kaiser
Washington
Wilson
United States
White House
Berlin
Carl W. Ackerman
United Press Staff
United Press
Great Britain
The
Hague
America
Germany
Admiralty
Submarines in British Service Reported as War Nets Narrow Losses
A source cites German U boats captured and used by Britain, stating 20 to 40 subs sunk or taken since the war began. Sea nets are credited with limiting submarine access to Irish and western coasts, aiding merchant ships and transports. The report notes one Von Tirpitz class boat captured and that several subs were haled by nets.
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York
von Tirpits
Wich
Hinpiana
Admiralty
Irish Sea
Pane
England
Pec
Ireland
Orth Sea
United Press
Petition Details Behind Closed Doors
A fragmented item notes a petition involving George Mc EK Jea riper ee CE ees Kien hare Gran ree, with an $11 per year figure and a $0.60 weekly dress allowance, connected to a Milwaukee judge. The text is garbled but suggests a legal filing or compensation dispute handled in court.
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Berney
Busi
George McEk
Achordinn
Milwaukee
Western Gov to Address Governors Conference
Washington Governor Ernest Lister will address the governors’ conference in Boston from August 24 to 27. His talk will cover The Efficiency of the Militia as a Branch of the United States Army. A brief note comments on a boy’s idea of a thoroughbred dog versus a cat.
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Ryle
Ernest Lister
Washington
Boston
United States Army
Tragic Rainier WA Rail Wreck Involves Docking Boom
A rail accident near Rainier Washington caused multiple deaths as a work train beneath a trestle was struck by a dredger boom released from a passing railway and a passenger train broke through the supports and fell onto the work train. Only the observation car remained on the elevated structure. The report also notes Boston municipal film showings in parks promoting civic subjects.
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Washington State
Rainier
Wash
Oston
Boston
Park and Recreation Department
Popular Mechanics
Obregon Affirms Loyalty to General Carranza
In a Washington note dated August, Obregon pledges support to General Carranza. Officials accept his declaration, ending any hopes of removing the first chief through a conference republic. The ruling Franzenista government appears likely to stay entrenched in Mexico for now amid unsettled military prospects.
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Washington
Obregon
Carranza
Conference Republica
Mexico
Six reel drama and Edison spectacle thrill at the movies
A sensational film program features SIX-REEL V. S. 8. E. DRAMA exposing dangers to an unsophisticated girl and a vivid portrayal of virtue turned peril. The King of the Wire promises thrills in a circus love plot. Keyboard Strategy is a witty one reel Vite graphy. Admission eight cents.
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Edison
Rank
Grapher
Frank
Ding Bells
Hearst-Selig News
Howe
Christopher Columbus
Eastland
Winchester
Mass
Serbia
Erie
Maxine Brown
William Chaflin
Johnnie W
Silas Bunkum
Kelly Ride’ Kite
Mr. Hicks
Billy Reeves
Romeo
Billie
Lady Fair
Roméo
Gillie
Velma Whitman
Raymond Gallagher
Robert Ed
Rita Gray
Richmond Gray
Selig Jungle-Zoo
Chara
Sel Zoo
Heavy Villains and Not In Play at Empire Tonight
A three act Vitagraph drama Heavy Villains features a woman detective and a comedy of errors as a fat uncle, a stout stranger and a detective chase unfold. The one act Kalem comedy Not In stars Ham and Bud with extra merriment. Admission 5c.
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F. G. Lawrence
Philip Preston
Mrs. Lawrence
Reggie
Mesky
Mary
Serena Slim
Serena
John
Ham
Bud
the Empire
The Blindness of Virtue at the Empire Theatre
Visitors to the Empire Theatre on Wednesday may view Essanay’s six act photoplay The Blindness of Virtue a moral problem drama praised by educators. The film draws crowds for its frank truths about life and love and urges mothers to bring daughters to learn its lessons together.
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Empire Re
Motion Picture House
Empire Theatre
Spire Theatre
Joseph Bianchi
Mobile
Essanay
Edna
The Blindness of Virtue Photoplay at Empire Theatre
A six act Essanay photoplay The Blindness of Virtue written by Cosmos Hamilton features Edna Mayo and Bryant Washburn. It emphasizes a universal heart appeal to families and moral awakening while praising production artistry and scene work.
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Edna Mayo
Bryant Washburn
Empire Theatre
Cosmos Hamilton
Edna Mayor
A6le
Mary Ann
The Goddess At Empire Theatre Sparks Big Crowds
Earl Williams and Anita Stewart star in a three reel Selig drama at the Empire. Celestia plans to turn the United States into a stockholding nation while Clay, a newspaper man in love with Rose Rankin, uses inside information to influence a governor and pass a state law.
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Anita Stewart
Celestia
Empire Theatre
United States
Edward Clay
Rose Rankin
John Duffy
Telle Clay
Clay
Essanay Comedy Delivers Lighthearted Laughs for All
A brisk one reel Essanay comedy offers wholesome fun with broad humor and playful situations. The film aims to elicit laughter without risqué content, presenting a simple, accessible punchline for a wide audience.
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Eloody
Craek
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