Umatilla Sails for Nome
Associated Press reports the Admiral line steamer Umatilla departed for Be steamer Ur ring sea and Nome with freight for Nome and St Michael and seventeen passengers including listed names such as Chesterton Lingard Douglas Linds Powell J Krist Helen Moore and Jo Clark aboard at six last evening.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Admiral Line
Tulla
Besteamer
Helen Moore
Miss Hishop
Jo Clark
Benson
Chas
J. A. J. Diarmuth
Erick Johnson
Oscar Nelson
B. Lesssen
George Odoll
Local News Notes and Inquiries From the Coast and Town
News items report Hitlle Joe, Walsh family, recovering from illness and improving. Manuel Berandea injured by a fall from a roof, broken shoulder, hospital care under Dr Chace, progressing as expected. Nels Swanberg arrived from Osboerne Creek reporting no mining operations at Lee and Swanberg camp. Sunday school picnic planned, weather wary, many students and elders attending. The Hettle B and Eagle vessels active in harbor with Arctic bound for Siberia and expected arrival from St Michael tonight.
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Manuel Berandea
Chace
Nels Swanberg
Osboerne Creek
Sowanberg
Eleva Bar
S.de
Hettle B
Eagle
Arctic
T . Arctic
Arto Siberia
St. Michael
Washington Abandons Palo Alto as Training Camp
Associated Press reports Washington plans to shift a projected military wing camp from Palo Alto California with training for war efforts. The article notes western and northern units to be reassigned, while a broader food program contemplates wheat purchases at likely higher prices and potential national purchases if prices stay unsettled. The piece also mentions a Nome lunch counter promotion starting July 23 offering a 50 cent dinner.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aug
Palo Alto
Cal
the War
Charlotte
N.C
Thirteen Texans killed in clash with Negro troops
Houston reports a grisly outbreak as thirteen white Texans and several Black soldiers of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry were killed during a night of violence near Houston. The melee followed alleged insults to Black troops by city police, leading to armed confrontations at a camp and along nearby roads. Widespread shootings left many injured and prompted fears of further clashes as authorities consider steps to quell unrest.
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Houston
Associated Press
United States
Nero Partieri
Tiv
Strife Foreseen at Moscow National Council Convenes
Reports from Petrograd on August 2 indicate Moscow conferences signal a major struggle within the National Council of Russian States. The factions include socialists backed by the urban elements against the bourgeoisie and a discontented Moscow business bloc united with constitutional democrats and the army officers sidelined to private life. The factions seek cabinet changes while resisting a wholesale critique of the government, which many newspapers say is doing its best under current conditions.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
App
Moscow
Miei
Generarmy
Qu Korensky
Pei
Coe “Deptonahte Nakeshirts
Predicted Senate Increases Taxes on War Profits
In Washington Aug 24 the senate is expected to raise the war tax bill to about two billion dollars via higher taxes on war profits and large incomes despite the Lafollette amendment defeat. Borah and other leaders urge pricing costs where they will be felt, arguing profits from war should bear the burden, with more tax provisions to come before final vote. Moonlight water at the City Bath House.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Fajollette
Senate
Lafollette
Finance Committee
Borah
No headline available from fragmented dispatches
The report from Rome describes ongoing Allied attacks pressing forward against Austrian forces. It notes the capture of Austrian positions, repelling counterattacks, and the capture or loss of prisoners. It mentions large-scale prisoner movements and shifting front lines amid heavy fighting.
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Iy Ausocisted Press
Rome
Arimaiiner
de Gael Netti
War Office
Daege
Holt's cash stores offer no war price list
Advertising blurb lists assorted items with low prices including snuff tobacco gloves soap jars and rubber goods. The spot encourages shoppers to stop complaining about high prices and buy at Holt's.
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Holt's
Medlicott
French Forces Press Germans in Verdun Region
British and French lines report steady gains as French troops push German forges back along the Metige and left bank positions near Verdun. Allied units describe continued heavy combat with advances and strong resistance shaping the day’s progress.
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Associated Press
Verdin
Sorie
Wat
Deatin
Germans Advancing on Riga Nuclear Front Disrupted
Fragmentary text reports German forces pressing toward Riga with references to merchant ships and regional positions. Many words are garbled, but appears to describe military movement and allied responses amid uncertain signals. Entities include Riga and German forces. geographic focus remains unclear due to damaged source.
Battle Cry of Peace Dream Tonight
Fragmented OCR text appears to misstate a wartime drama titled Battle Cry of Peace. It references American war effort, dissatisfaction and sensational scenes such as New York captured and the U.S. fleet destroyed, with a price note of admission and reserved seats for a performance and pharmacy.
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Hanahan
Maxim Eidson
Ammerion
New York
United States
Washington
Amies Swett
America
ATL
Sale Til
Notice of Leaving and Accounts Settlement
Notice states intent to depart soon and promises prompt payment of all accounts upon presentation. It asks debtors to settle promptly and expresses appreciation for timely payments.
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Hitlle Joe
Uted
Anvil Mountain
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Aetilers
Amd
Tate
Tomson
Alanis
Olin
Trecus
Camp Legin
Min Atheck
Mar Anthant
Texas
Seceelany
Traintig
Lena Shope
MARKS
London
Hunteh
Sere Tate
Nat’s Council
Nugget Office
Isonia
Riga
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