Russian and German maneuvers threaten Baltic front and Greece holds
British observers warn of German advance southwest of Dvinsk threatening Grand Duke Nicholas. Kovno is reported evacuated and Riga may fall to Germany. Athens notes Greece resisting Allies’ bid to swing it to their side amid Balkan tensions. Six British fishing boats were sunk with crews rescued. In Washington, Carranza signals willingness to a peace conference as the United States outlines its stance in the Pan American talks.
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Warsaw
Russia
Dvinsk
Nicholas
Baltic
Copenhagen
Kovno
Vilna
Riga
Athens
Greece
Balkan
State Department
Attempt to envelop armies across eastern front
German and Austrian forces push to envelop and break the Vistula barrier as they advance from the Baltic toward Wyloowina. Observers note that the Army led by Duke Nicholas appears to have departed Warsaw with forces largely intact despite the front’s heaviness.
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Warsaw
Aame
London
Warslager
Vistula
Europe
Baltic
Wyloowina
Rossini and
Illies
Nicholas
Exodus Continues From Iiga Toward Petrograd
The text reports ongoing German movement near the Narew River with heavy reinforcements and mentions setbacks as German forces were pushed back. It references a halt near a defensive base and notes monuments and people connected to the area.
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Petrograd
Higa
Sweden Declares Resolve to Stay Neutral in War
A Swedish wartime statement from the government confirms Sweden will remain neutral despite rumors of potential participation. The culture minister or foreign office reiterates neutrality as the nation weighs its options amid regional tensions.
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Answetated Crem
Lindon
Sweden
Husk
Winhkter
Lane
Fall of Goritz Believed Imminent Amid War Turmoil
Descriptive notes claim the fall of Goritz is imminent as Milan fights to hold Monte San Michele against advancing forces. Reading from fragmented dispatches, the situation signals a strategic collapse and intensifying pressure on front lines.
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Paris
Anil
Monte Sine Michele
Gortein
Gorixin
Goldfield People Off For California Headline
Goldfield residents Arwen Miottan and Mr Hedaan undertake a journey to California. A collision involving two cars prompts cleanup by the courty and remaining passengers receive assistance. Authorities report ongoing tasks and new seating arrangements in the county.
Wizard Talks On Race Betterment From Francisco Speech
Luther Nurtank argued at the second National Conference on Race Betterment that improvement comes from constant selection of the best and favorable surroundings. He described plant life as evolving through new combinations and urged balanced nourishment and thorough cultivation to progress human traits within ethical bounds.
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Francisco
Luther Nurtank
Huifiens
Hurbank
Man Cranks Gas Valve. Arm Breaks In Accident
Report describes a foreman Mike Finnexga sustaining a broken arm while cranking a gas valve at Millcreek Mine Operators Hospital. The text also notes a 1916 valuation roll and property assessment changes in Washoe County with unclear details from preliminary estimates.
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Mike Finnexga
Millcre Ik
Bompltal
Ste Het Ann
Aptinta
Fallon Man Chosen as Arbitrator in County Unions Dispute
Warren Bitton of Patton named to adjust Humboldt county labor unions ruined by domination. Taxpayers’ W O G Notewarn of Lovelock represents them. Arbitrators will report to the district court with cases to be decided by Judge Dicker.
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Warren Bitton
Patton
Churchill County
Bean
Humboldt County
W. OG. Notewarn
Lovelock
Dlekret ‘Court
Ny Mudge Dicker
National Register to be Taken Next Week
National authorities to prepare for the National Register during the second week of August. Volunteers will be organized, districts surveyed, and indexing of information will commence as the period arrives.
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National Register
London
Kingdom
Sheltered Armenians and Losses Amid Urmia Occupation
Archbishop Nersus reports that during five months of Turkish occupation of Urmia, American missions sheltered about 6,000 Armenians and fed 6,000. He cites 4,000 deaths from disease and over 1,000 killed by Turks and Kurds, with 150 mass executions after the Turks captured Von. He estimates a relief need of $200,000.
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Helias
Nersus
Juita
Urmia
Tonopah School System Praised By Educator
Prof George L Dilworth commends the Tonopah public schools for strong facilities and high standards. He notes effective buildings and equipment and urges maintaining excellence to match any state, as the community funds educational advantages for its youth.
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George L. Dilworth
C “Lee
Tonopah
Welsh
Leroy Reed
Ava
Edna Ab
Sacramento
Ana
Reed
Mhtame
Suganville Fire Ravages Store and Storefronts
A large blaze swept through Suganville on Thursday causing about £200,000 in damage. The fire destroyed a property near the Emerson hardware shop and damaged adjacent buildings. Fire crews battled the flames but could not prevent extensive destruction to the area.
Unclear OCR Weather Note From Tonopah Reading
Fragmentary report notes a joint reading by observers in Tonopah at a early morning time and mentions humidity around 12 percent. The text is garbled with missing figures and unclear dates.
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United States
All Railroad Lands to Be Assessed in Nevada
Government surveys to transfer title of hundreds of railroad lands in Humboldt Elko Eureka and Lander counties will soon finish. After surveys local counties will tax these lands though ownership remains with the railroads until patents are served. The Southern Pacific plans higher taxes next year as the state surveys progress.
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Nevada
Southern Pacle Company
Central Pacific
Humboldt
Elko
Eureka
Lander
Humboldt Star
Government
Erante
Mexican Outlaws Killed by Posse Near Brownsville
Three Mexican outlaws were killed by a posse about 90 miles north of Brownsville. One posse member was wounded in the confrontation on August 7 in Texas.
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Brownsville
Texas
Here
Racer Killed as Auto Leaves Track at Speedway
Des Moines Iowa August 7 Jon Cooper a 24 year old professional driver was killed when his car left the track at the speedway during the twenty eighth lap after a tire failure near the grandstand it overturned and struck him Lonny Piel the mechanic in the car was uninjured.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Jon Cooper
Automobile Speedway
Grandstand
Cooper
Lonny Piel
Minneapolis
More Petitions Received Than Needed in California Referendum
Sacramento reports the referendum against the non partisan law has sufficient signatures. Of 46 335 required, 45 795 names are filed with petitions from Ventura Kern and Alameda counties en route. Secretary James Crombie notes oversubscription by midnight with extra names on file.
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Mrem
Sacramento
James Crombie
Secretary of State
Ventura
Kern
Alameda Wamies
Associated Fron
Alameda
Necesary
Reverend Tracy to wed in Berkeley soon
Rev L H Tracy plans to leave Tonopah to accept a rector post and wed Miss Ortett in Berkeley. The couple have set plans for a trip to the islands and mail a note about their return.news item mentions Miss WW A Packer and relatives in Willows California.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
HL .Tracy
Enter
Honolulu
Berkeley
Ortett
A. Packer
Willows
Cat
IongoRrd
Tolands
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