French Offensive Advances Near Verdun and Meuse Fronts
Paris and London report French gains east of the Meuse and in the Fleury sector with over 1,100 Germans captured. French forces penetrate Monaco Farm on the Somme line, hold against German counterattacks, and push toward Fleury while repelling assaults south of Estre. British actions consolidate positions from Moltke to Longueval amid artillery exchanges.
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Mem Wood
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Cote du Tolrre
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Ogden Relief Urges Citizens to Aid Distressed Families
A call in the Ogden Standard appeals to the community’s sense of duty during prosperity to support local dependents until government relief arrives. The note lists modest monthly contributions from various individuals and organizations including the National Guard Benefit Fund and several local entities.
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National Guard
Ogden Standard
Dr. Kanzler
Methodist Sunday School
Oracle Theatre
A. W. Meek
C. B. Sears
O. A. Parmley
E. P. Mills
Trench Actions and European War News Summary
Reports from Laufee forest describe a trench recapture and enemy repulse at Thisumant Fork southeast of Fleury with heavy losses on both sides. An Italian seaport section reports two Austrian destroyers shelling a district, with six wounded, and nineteen Italian aeroplanes bombing Durarra with damage to wharves and the aerodrome. A Zurich note mentions protests in Gotha demanding demobilization, while Cory Island reports Serbia’s parliament dissolution ordered by Berlin, with King Peter and the Greek government informed.
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Thisumant Fork
Fleury
Ines
Tate
Paris
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Ideiatic
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Island of Cory
London
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Ian
Peter
Serbia
Frontier Carranza Troops Patrol Near Texas Border
Five hundred government troops under General Murgia arrived from the south and patrolled the Chihuahua Coahuila frontier area south of the Tie Bend district in Texas. General Francisco Gonzales announced in Juarez that the force established a camp about 30 miles south of Hoanilas, amid reports of large bands in the region. Orders were issued for units to return today.
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Texas
Murgia
Chituahua
Coahuila
Tie Bend
Franchsco Gonzales
Juarex
Hoanilas
Oulstantiate
Ta Urande
Fort Hancock
Terns
Lrre
Progressives Debate Anew On 3rd National Ticket
Indianapolis Aug 2 delegates of the Progressive party meet to consider calling another convention to nominate a presidential candidate while divisions appear over endorsing Hughes. Leaders seek to keep the party alive as some favor a national ticket and others urge restraint amid doubts about time and viability.
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Charles E. Hughes
Jeadera
Progressive Party
Edwin EB Les
Indiana
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Progressive National Committee
J. A. Ti. Hopkins
New Jersey
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National Committee
Chicago
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Hughes
Prac
Weane
Michigan
Alelerram Wan
Baja Fisher
Colorado
Charles EB. Hughes
India National
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Albert C. Nortons
St. Louie
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J. B. Nortons
St. Louis Ward
Progresive candidates meet in conference delay in Indiana
Delegates from Sartunt Sir Laute and Kanenn City gather with Progreeasion tan Aldate and others including Henry Grit stho and Denman among speakers from Texas Georgia Florida Minnesota Wisconsin Oklahoma and New York. The conference runs late as eastern representatives arrive and Pambridge Colby of New York opposes endorsing any old party’s nominee.
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Sir Laute
Joseph Fontron
Kangts City
Progeeasion
Tan
Encernor
Florida
Baral E. Lyons
Minnesota
Thomas A. Daley
Indiana
Fawin St. Lee
Pambridge Colby
New York
Dresthat Wilson
Villa Leaders Are Captured in Chihuahua City
Chihuahua City Aug 3 General Jacinto Trevino announced that several Villa leaders have been captured or surrendered to government troops in recent days. Prisoners include former Villa general Gabriel Valladivieso and Gregorln Caro at Cerro Gordo, plus two lieutenants. General Hillary Rodrigues reported the surrender of Tazarea Avalos with 51 men and Teresa Morales with 45 men. Colonel Jesus Leal accompanied Trevino on an inspection trip to Baltillo Torreon and Monterey ahead of dispersing forces of the Army of the Northeast.
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Mealeo
Jacinto Trevino
Cerro Gordo
Gabriel Valldivieso
Gregorln Caro
Tazarea Avalos
Via
Teresa Morales
Uloxeit
Jesus Leal
Gecersl Trevino
Baltillo
Torreau
Monterey
Jane
Cloudburst Drowns Dozens Near Matra Creek
A severe cloudburst on Matra Creek near Tazewell Tennessee last night caused massive flooding. About 15 to 100 people along Blair Creek were affected with numerous drownings and extensive property damage. Rescue parties organized as communication crippled in the rugged region.
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Tazewell
Tennessee
Middlralinee
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Tenn
Child Labor Bill Heads to Calendar in Senate
The Senate plans to take up the child labor bill after the Colorado appropriations, with Democratic leaders Hardwick and Overman guiding the fight. Republicans offer no opposition as Sen Torah plans an immigration amendment amid caucus resistance. The move extends the legislative agenda as labor and immigration debates continue. Chicago market notes report liberal hog receipts lowering prices, weak demand for sheep and cattle.
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Japor
Senata Estendar
Binulhern Democrate
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Hardwick
Overman
Ety
Renator Torah
Strike count not completed in railroad ballot vote
New York August 1 seventy percent of ballots from more than 400000 railroad employes of the United Association were counted by the teller board this afternoon Tim Shea assistant president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen said the strike vote is not complete and will not be finished until Monday next week as western ballots are expected later Saturday ballots counted from eastern and southern districts were incomplete the vote is to be concluded by Monday night and talks with railroad managers will resume Tuesday
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United Amien
Apsc Jat Boond
Tellera
Timothy Shea
Mrotherhood
Enaisemen
Chargy
Etrike
Shea Pata
Rhea
Mexico selects mentors to mediate with US
Mexico announces appointment of Cabrera Bonilla Madariaga and Pono to negotiate with the United States. Senor Cabrera will head the delegation with Juan Rodriguez as secretary. Arredondo notified. delegation may depart 25 soon. In Washington officials expect a favorable US reply to joint commission talks. American names reportedly include Chief Justice White and Justices Brandes and Lehmann. In Mexico City Amador, former foreign relations secretary and interpreter at El Paso talks, dies from gangrene after an accident. amputation not possible.
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Foreign Office
Tals Cabrera
Ygnacio BoniMag
Alberto Pono
United States
Washington
Senor Maniilas
New York
St Louis
Sn Antonio
Jean Meftali Amador
Tutsecretary of Foreign Relations
Medcan
el Pasa
Ot[regon
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Purston
Mexican City
Beltran
Amador
British Unarmed Vessels Sunk in August Announced
Lloyds Shipping News reports two British unarmed vessels sunk. Yesiton and a sailing ship named Marraret Sutton, 197 tons gross, were sunk in recent naval action. Dane Adams released. Charles Mabey of Pierburg NL pitcher released on unconditional terms.
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Tong Grove
Lloyd'd Ehiping
Sseney Tolay
War Mary
Marraret Sutton
Ako
Dane” Adams
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