Chaos in Greece as Athens authority collapses and provinces split
Dispatch from London reports Greece in upheaval with the Athens government unable to govern or negotiate. Provinces including Salonika and Lemnos are said to act as separate states with rival factions fighting for control, amid calls for abdication and revolutionary activity across the country. Reports note troops loyal to the king and German attaché involvement as the situation deteriorates.
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International News Service
London
the Tatly Mail
Greece
Athens
Salonika
Themos
Lemnos
Chios
Samos
Mytilene
Vithe
Vetatos
British Gains on Somme In Crete and Athens Turmoil
International dispatches report continued British advances near the Somme and growing revolutionary activity in Greece. In Athens King Constantine reportedly confined to his palace as Crete and Cyclades voices push toward self governance amid naval and military tensions.
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Crete
Cyclades
Athens
Constantine
Daily Mail
German Report of Greatest Air Battle
International News Service reports a major air clash on the western front near the Sunnie sector. German forces withstood enemy air waves as the Allied fleet pressed forward. German gunners claimed eleven enemy planes shot down, reflecting a peak in aerial combat since the war began, with no stated German casualties.
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Servic Brelin
Phines
Phear
Gornken Weies
Dilgen
Kremn
Russians Repel Gas Attack in Petrograd Front
Russian forces defend positions against a gas assault by combined Russian and German units. The center claims heavy artillery support and counterattacks that regain ground after initial Soviet setbacks, noting enormous enemy losses as troops hold their positions.
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Iternational
Petroghad
Tissu Gohen
Suvane
Centhal
Billings jury case ends in taint of Warren Billings
Pacific News Service reports in San Francisco that Warren Billings and four others, all linked to unions, faced a August indictment over involvement in the July 22 bomb throwing at the preparedness parade. They pleaded not guilty on August 19, with expectations the jury may be unable to reach a verdict.
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Pacific News Service
San Francisco
Warren Billings
Billings
Lw.ws
Dream Tonight Presents Life's Shop Window Cast
Life's Shop Window, a five part picturization of V Cross's famous novel, headlines Dream Tonight. Claire Whitney and Stuart Holmes star in this popular drama with strong current appeal for audiences tonight and Sunday.
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V Cross
Claire Whitney
Stuart Holmes
Tori
Comedy Hit Lights Up Enormous Crowds This Year
A lively program headlines a major comedy night, with Sunidhi and Matplin billed for big crowds. The act will feature a long heralded show, ending with a Late Path News tail. A dome performance is also on Sunday’s bill.
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Sunidhi
Pathe
Shiga
Portuguese Gain in German East Africa
Lisbon reports today that Portuguese troops have carried out successful attacks in German East Africa with important gains around Lake Tanganyika. The fighting has been slow due to the harsh terrain and the monsoon, with casualties on both sides.
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International News Service
Lisbon
German East Africa
Lake Tanganyiking
New York Strike Challenged by Labour Divisions
International news from New York notes defections from many labor factions in a threatened general strike in sympathy with street car workers. Labor leaders acknowledge possible disobedience if the call goes out on Wednesday, while the Big Six typographical union refuses to join a strike. Clothing workers have not been represented in leaders conferences.
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Biltmore
Linh Sumone
Werner Ene
International News
Ser
York
Big Six
Ind
Juneau Dope On Wickersham
Special Telegraphic Service reports a Wickes shiani meeting in Juneau attracting a large crowd but little enthusiasm. Observers say Wickersham’s appeal waned, with criticism of self glorification and weak points. Red Sergeant, a dredge master, is noted for experience and planned move to Spokane with the J. A. Wolet Dredge Company.
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Juneau
Te Tie
Boone
Valentine
Wicherstian
Red Sergeant
Stent
Gudgeon
California
American River
Spokane
J. A. Wolet
Aloma River
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Mitetielh
Whilinyn
Davie
Han
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