Bulgars Fight Greek and British Forces on Balkan Front
Reports from Salona indicate Bulgarian troops push twenty miles south of Seres with Greek and British units under attack along the Lake Tachino railroad. Greek forces resist with heavy casualties as Bulgarians maintain pressure supported by French bombardments in the Darwin region. George Prosser reports from the scene.
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British Planes Bombard Namur Target Zeppelins Sheds
London reports a fleet of British aircraft attacked Namur aiming to destroy telegraph and Zeppelin airfield structures. Two Zeppelin sheds are said to have been struck while cloud cover limited confirmation. One aircraft may have been shot down by German guns.
Mexican commissioners start for U S Monday
Mexican commissioners who will discuss the terms of settlement of the differences between the United States and Mexico will leave for New York on Monday in a special car, escorted by American consular agent Rogers.
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Pacific News
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Cabinet Tackles British Mail Interference and Mexican Issue
President Wilson and his cabinet discussed British mail interference and the Mexican situation in a White House morning session. Lord Cecil signaled willingness to reconsider the blacklist of several American firms under the ban, tied to the Allies’ enemies, unknown further details.
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House concedes amended army bill amid veto risk
Washington aug 26 The house of representatives has concurred in the senate amendment to the army bill exempting retired officers from army discipline by court martial The action threatens a clash with President Wilson who has warned he would veto the measure The bill provides a new division of the articles and alters military authority during wartime and peace times.
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Great Bear Wrecked Near St Matthew Island Coast
Coast Guard cutter McCulloch found crew and passengers safe after the Great Bear wrecked on St Matthew Island coast. Vessel listed as total loss. Survivors, including a passenger named Borden, reached Ishind, weeks of provisions were carried, and rescue followed a long search by Unalaska authorities.
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Berlin Reports Repulse of British Night Attacks
Berlin states fresh night clashes repulsed British forces along the Somme front and surrounding ports. Severe fighting continues on the Stokhod Sonne line as authorities push to tighten defensive fronts amid allied pressure.
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Vienna Claims Severe Repulse of Russian Attacks
A Vienna war office report states Russian forces launched heavy attacks along the Turtaren Pass and Gyfen Pass but Austrian positions partially repulsed them. Russians gained a small foothold in a sector while facing heavy shelling and high casualties. Further Austrian reserves and renewed assaults are anticipated as fighting intensifies along the Brody front with unclear outcomes.
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Bulgarians Drive to Aegean Coast
Sobia Aug 26 Bulgarian forces push along the eastern shore of the Aegean in official reports. The Bulgarian commander says the enemy retreats toward Orphance and Gage with Bulgarians in close pursuit. Nugget ad urges subscribers to sign up for telegraph news in Alaska.
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British Steadily Forging Ahead Somme Front
British forces report progress on the Somme front with the town of Thiepval area under attack and four hundred yards of enemy trench captured along the Thiepval to Courcelette highway. Heavy artillery fire curtails German positions as overall gains are anticipated soon. The German response focuses on counterfire and defensive artillery actions amid intense bombardment.
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Russians Advance in Carpathians Press Statement
International News Service reports the war office stating Russian forces countered heavy pressure in Nad yorna and pursued a northward enveloping movement. After crushing Austrian resistance west of Nadvorna they advanced, taking Gura and resuming the push toward Lemberg and northern Gahe. Also mentions unrelated classifieds about an Indian motorcycle outfit and Nome magazine issue.
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