Valley City Gossip and Visiting Notables Update
Valley City reports a steady stream of visitors and locals traveling by rail and auto. Dr. Platou from Fargo, J J Taylor of Oriska, and Frank Holland from Devils Lake stopped at the Rudolph Hotel, while Train Master Fuller rode No. 3 west. J R Getchell arrived from Eugene Oregon to handle business, and Miss Madge Canning plans overseas duty in France. A notice on Washington room registrations outlines government housing plans and $40 monthly rates for shared rooms.
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A. P. Hanson
Litchville
Dr. Platou
Fargo
Frank Holland
Devils Laxe
Rudolph Hotel
Fuller
Northern Pacific
G. W. Coffin
Drake
N. D
J. J. Taylor
Oriska
Rudolph
Andrew Anfinson
Casselton
Minneapolis
Chas, Winterer
Pullman
Wash
F. W. Peglow
Glenburn
Albert Hemp
Camp Dodge
Henry Seigfried
Twin Cities
A. B. Evans
J. A. Dedrick
Madge Canning
France
Miss Canning
J. R. Getchell
Valley City
Eugent
Oregon
Getchell
Barnes County
Robt
Clendenning
Wimbledon
Mary Dick
C. G. Naeseth
Wisconsin
Lee Cowell
B. F. Codding
Huron
Jackies
Great Lakes
West
War Department
Mexican Border Trouble Near Nogales After Skirmish
Washington reports say additional Mexican troops are moving to Nogales while American cavalry and machine guns are positioned for a potential re petition after last night's border clash. One American officer and two soldiers died, 18 wounded, Mexican casualties estimated near 100 killed. Lieutenant Colonel Hammer, wounded in the side, directed troops to occupy Nogales Senora as the city fell quiet under a truce.
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Washington
Nogales
War Department
Hammer
Douglas
Norgales-Senora
Allies push Bolshevik forces six miles in east Siberia front
American and Japanese troops drive Bolshevik forces back six miles on the Ushuri river front in east Siberia near Vladivostok. The allied advance followed their Sunday night departure from base as regional authorities backed disarmament of generals Pleshkoss and Horvath and supported the Vemitov.
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London
Thei Ushuri River
Siberia
Vladivostok
Vemitov
Pleshkoss
Horvath
Germans in desperate effort to stem British advance
Aug. 28 report says German forces fiercely counterattack and widen front south of Bapaume as fresh divisions join the fight. British troops, slowed by rain, gain a brief respite while holding their gains along the line after heavy clashes the prior days.
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Ruppecht
Bapaume
Senate dries press for immediate prohibition plan
Washington officials argue the Treasury must show no major financial loss from prohibition and banks tied to liquor must settle within six to twelve months. Drys push for immediate action while a July 1 1919 timetable is suggested as the likely outcome.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Gen Calles rushes to border as clashes erupt at Nogales
Gen Calles, governor of Sonora, travels to Nogales to meet Brigadier General Cabell after a night clash with Mexican bandits. One American officer and two soldiers killed, 26 wounded. U.S. estimates Mexican casualties up to 100. Cabell says quiet prevails. French troops seize Chaulmes and advance along the Picardy front, retaking thirty villages and nearing Nesle as Somme approaches.
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Calles
Nogales
Arizona
Sonora
Cabell
Nogales-Senora
Americans and Germans in sharp fighting along five mile front
Aug. 27 dispatch reports heavy artillery duels east of Fismes with destruction near Bazaroches as Americans and Germans exchange attacks. American advances reach the outskirts of Bazaroches while German assaults on Fisnette are repulsed and fighting continues near Vosdaldiable as lines are adjusted.
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Bazaroches
Fismes
Fisnette
Vosdaldiable
German line cracking along 50 mile front in France
Paris reports the German front is collapsing from Lassigny to north of Arras as Allied forces press the retreat. The center around Peronne and Ham shows retreat toward the Somme while French cavalry operate near Nesle and Noyon Nesle road. Britain’s first army advances south of the Scarpe to Remy beyond the Hindenburg line.
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Paris
Lassigny
Arras
Somme
Peronne
Ham
Nesle
Ed Noyon-Nesle
London
Scarpe
Remy
Hindenburg Line
Haig
French Fight Forward Near Chaulmes Noyon Pocket
Paris reports the French advancing this morning on the Chaulmes Noyon pocket with rear guard resistance. French troops pushed past Roye toward Chaulmes and Boiglese, now within four miles of Nesle. Germans retreating yet fighting, likely to pull back to cover the Somme crossing. Hundreds of additional prisoners have been captured hourly.
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Paris
Chaulmes- Noyon
Chaulmes
Roye
Boiglese
Nesle
Somme
Prisoner Tally and Troop Movements Revealed
Washington reports German prisoners taken since July 1 total 112000 and heavy guns seized number 1300. Chief of Staff March told correspondents the 91st division is in training in France and he did not disclose latest troop shipment figures, focusing on movements since last Saturday.
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Washington
March
91St
France
Tyler Storm Hits Tyler Again Killing and Wreckage
Tyler Minn Aug 28 heavy windstorm strikes area anew uprooted trees wrecked homes in last week's devastation. Private Spempler of Mankato injured by falling glass. Tyler business district wiped out last week with 32 dead and over 100 injured. Emergency hospital patients terror stricken relief work resumed by Adjutant Rhinow and H L Brady. Mass meeting planned tonight to discuss rebuilding.
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Tyler
Minn
Spempler
Mankato
Rhinow
H. L. Brady
Disturbances in Vladivostok Reported by Consul
Consul Caldwell informed Washington that local disturbances occurred in Vladivostok. The State Department said the matter seemed attended to and the government unchanged, and it appeared reluctant to discuss the situation.
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Vladivostok
Washington
State Department
Caldwell
Mystery seaplane lands near Kurtilby sparks British query
Finnish newspapers received today declare the mysterious seaplane that recently landed at Kurtilby was British. They report the Spanish government has requested an explanation from Britain.
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Copenhagen
Kurtilby
Prayer for Liberty and Victory Against the Hun
A wartime prayer invoking God to grant courage to crush the Hun, defend the flag, and fight for humanity. It appeals for mercy restored, protection for women and children, and victory for soldiers fighting under the cross and the flag, attributed to Luke McLuke.
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Wilhelm
Soldiers of Freedom
Luke McLuke
Draft Ages And The Civil War Boys Then And Now
Excerpts from Lieutenant Edward Baldwin’s memoirs emphasize that youths served in the Civil War, noting ages enlisted 10 and under through 21 and under. The piece argues the 18 year minimum is illuminating, citing Baldwin’s veteran view of “the boys” who became men in battle.
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Edward Baldwin
Elizabeth
N. J
Baldwin
New York Independent Battery
Wheeler
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Pickett
Gettysburg
Sherman
United States Service
Fort Donelson
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Atlanta
Lee
Appomattox
War Department
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Constance Orton
Master Allen Orton
Seattle
N. O. Holberg
Kensal
Thompson
Miles City
Mont
Mr. Holberg
A. H. Cook
Rosholt
Seigfried Pharmacy
District of Columbia Council of Defense
Picardy
War Office
Oise
Omiecourt
Balatre
Verpilliers
Grapaumesnil Wood
Lerma
Comfort Cretonne
Rockford
Nelson
the Peoples Co-Operative Trading Co
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