French strike deep in Verdun Meuse front advance reported
Associated Press dispatch from August 20 describes a heavy French offensive along an eleven mile Verdun Meuse front. Reports indicate advances on both banks of the Meuse near Hill 304 with many prisoners taken and forces advancing on the Tuteur ridge as Berlin confirms a fourteen mile Verdun front. Also notes steady prisoner flows and extensive captures as the battle continues. A Ladies Aid Society meeting is announced for Tuesday at 2:30 pm in the Federated church lecture room.
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Associated Press
Hparls
Verdun Front
War Office
Meuse
Verdunde
Berlin
Verdun
Meues
Tuteur
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Federated Church
Allied Advances In Flanders Front Reconfirmed
British commander reports resumption of heavy artillery fighting along the lower and middle Flanders front. Allied Anglo-Welsh attacks yesterday gained about one mile across a ten mile front, with new gains consolidated amid pounding artillery. Counterattacks by German forces near the Belgian boundary and north of Lens were repulsed.
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Associated Press
London
Flanders
Loos
Ergian
Ypres
Douglas Holy
Gerses
Lens
Ram Returns After Profitable Siberian Fur Voyage
The schooner Ram with Mr. Wittenberg and crew completed a northern voyage along Kaloochin bay and Vodakar river, returning to port with furs worth four to five thousand dollars. Trade shifts noted as Russian stations proliferate. natives sometimes used US currency, surprising the trader. I. Seidenberg also bought furs near two thousand dollars, with ivory selling well. Commodore Wittenberg expresses satisfaction.
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Ram
Mr. Wittenberg
Lange
Siberian
Yery
Kaloochin Bay
Vodakar
United States
Bering Sea
I. Seidenberg
Commodore Wittenberg
Mail Schedule Closes for Northern Points and Regions
The Silver Wave mail for northern points closes this afternoon at 66 p.m. Mail for Solomon and Council closes tomorrow morning at ten.
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Solomon and
Council
Ex-Gzar in Siberia and Provisional Government Remarks
An Associated Press report from TETROGRAD notes the former czar Nicholas now lies in western Siberia and remains under provisional government control. The Tobolsk province faced outbreaks against the czarist authority and is noted for a radical populace amid the region's latest political shifts.
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Associated Press
Tetrograd
Nicholas
Siberia
Bol~sk
Tobolsk
Arctic Returns From Mysterious Voyage
The schooner Arctic came back to harbor after a voyage to Pinnacle Rock off St Matthew Island. The Grigree wrecked vessel was found badly battered by ice with hull torn and machinery scattered. No salvage profits were possible, and Arctic charterers returned after surveying remains and hoping to salvage engines and anchors.
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Arctic
Pinnvele Rock
St. Matthew Island
St. Matthew Islind
Pinnacle Rock
Clark
St. Matthews
Eagle
American Steamer Escapes Torpedo Near Atlantic Port
An American steamer arriving at a western Atlantic port reports a harrowing escape after a submarine attack. The torpedo narrowly missed the stern, and the crew opened fire on the periscope before the submarine disappeared beneath the waves.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Kiana area miners fear new Kobuk strike rumor
Andy Garbine an old timer on Center creek reports a possible strike near Kobuk headwaters after word spread of Eskimo gold finds. Jimmie Cross Frank Malfetti and Jack Dett are said to have gone up Kobuk in spring and not yet returned. Garbine owns dredging ground attracting drilling plans for next summer. Nome Board of Trade offers 50 cent lunches starting Monday July 23.
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Andy Garbine
Kiana
Kianaites
Maktog
Walker Lake
Jimmie Cross
Frank Malfetti
Jack Sett
Kobuk
Garbine
Center Creek
Squirrel River
Thele
Cle
Paul Xavier
Jack Devine
Bordon
Herman Bernhardt
Geo. Stanley
Manuel Lavendere
Star Association
John Grevy
JL. Thompson
Leo Guffey
Clery
Teddy Westhike
Ingo Feihardt
Wools
Bear Creek
General strike declared in Northwest by industrial workers
Report describes a broad threat of a general strike across northwestern states led by the Industrial Workers. The movement pauses and arrests occur in Seattle while efforts to join the action continue in Missoula. Officials note some regions remain uninvolved and workers may refuse to work starting that morning. The piece cites release of jailed members as a trigger for further action.
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Svorwane
Washington
Oregon
Monana
Idaho
Bowen
Midastriel
Hiebers
World meat shortage fears grow across Europe
Associated Press notes European countries face a severe meat supply risk as war and disrupted production strain resources. Food administrator statements highlight the ongoing deficit and urgent need to secure rations, with officials citing reduced slaughter capacity and rising demand amid wartime pressures.
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Wastin Vittu
Perlot
Weat
Quarter Million Metal Workers May Strike
New York Aug 20 Associated Press reports the shipbuilders strike failure risks greater industrial disruption. Metal workers numbering about a quarter million vow to strike if needed, to show solidarity with shipbuilders and press for recognition and higher wages. Mediators have not secured an agreement. shipbuilders refuse to recognize union demands or pay increases.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Postmaster Urges Return of Food Conservation Cards
Citizens asked to drop signed food conservation cards at the post office during prior hours. Moonlight water facility at City Bath House listed. Subscription for the Name Nugget set at $2.00 per month.
Rush Destroyer Program Urged for Rapid Build Up
War reports call for immediate expansion of national shipbuilding to double destroyer output within eighteen months. President and aides stress torpedo boat defense needs as Navy seeks to accelerate production to offset submarine threats and safeguard American shipping lanes.
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Woidrow Phish
Danie
Alin Hoeters
Ita
Anerie
Cotinine
Fronthe Cerin
Italians Open Major Offensive on Texas Front
Allied dispatches report a second Italian general offensive opening on the Texas front this morning. Italian forces crossed the Tso River and push steadily eastward, inflicting heavy losses on the Australians. Authorities claim more than seven thousand five hundred prisoners taken.
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Tallin
Txonza
Tso River
Austrams
Poem Fragment From Early 20th Century Page
A fragmented poem appears in a historical newspaper page, with garbled OCR text challenging readability. The readable parts suggest a lyrical piece likely dated around the early modern period, featuring occasional repeated phrases and broken lines.
Teutons Repulse Roumanians in Valley Prisoner Flush
Teutons repulsed Roumanians in the Mipars valley repelling attacks. Seven hundred prisoners were taken as the rout continued with captives marching toward Ub ne thon and the Iene Outi valley.
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Mipars
Tenton
Dream and Talent Stars Set for Mutual Comedy Night
The Dream and John Emerican along with Olge Gray star in a De pit Mutual program at Pallare. Oh Bor the Life of a Fireman from Vogue studios provides the comedy. The Dream also screens Battle Cry of Peace. exact date to be announced for late this week or early next.
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John Emerican
Olge Gray
de Pit
Apapaom
Pallare
Vogue Studios
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Praden Ogy
Stockholm
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HTC
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