French Score Gains on Somme Front and British Advance
French forces push north of the Somme making gains around Guillemont and Maurepas while British troops drive west and south of Guillemont. Artillery duels continue as French and British attacks meet German resistance near Maurepas and in the Guillemont sector. Russian front activity remains active with Allied reports of counter attacks and bombardments.
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Somme Front
Guillemont
Weeslong
Matmburg
Tone Aroes
Somme
Paris
Copenhagen
Maur
Per Pie
Jendon
Gialicla
Matement Com Petrograd
Balkans
Maurepas
Bomme
Germast
Detlopen
San’ Terre
Visient
Taris
Mainrepas
War Office
Beliny-en-Santerre
Dritith
London
Announer
Formant
Thut
Highwood
Mogurt Farm
Lov
FIERCE FIGHTING REPORTED ON Balkan FRONT
Official Bulgarian statement from Sofia describes heavy Allied infantry attacks repulsed near Lake Doiran northwest of Saloniki. Artillery bombardments on August 14 and 15 aided multiple assaults, but Bulgarian forces held, with French reports noting frequent engagements along the front and Allied gains at Doron rail station and four villages.
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London
Balkan
Sofia
Gaya
Lake Doiran
Salonki
Yaken
Nithin
Jate
Aurort 14
Nouth
Doran
Waa
Corporal Punches Charged in Brownsville Murder Case
In Brownsville Texas on August 17 Corporal Carl Punches of the U S Army quartermaster corps was arraigned on murder charges in Cameron county court connected to the fatal shooting of Corporal Clement of the Second Virginia Infantry and the wounding of Sofia Valdez a Mexican girl after Clement tried to shield her from Dunchean advances. Dunchean reportedly then attempted suicide but only inflicted a minor flesh wound.
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Brownsville
Texas
Carl Punches
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Munner
Cameron County
Clement
Second Virginia Infantry
Sofia Valdez
Street Car Union Demands During New York Conference
A disputed meeting in New York between Frank Hedley of New York Railways and a union committee failed to resolve grievances from the recent street car strike. The Street Car Men's Union seeks recognition and reinstatement of members, asserting rights to organize and demand higher wages and better conditions.
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New York
Frank Hedley
New York Railways Company
New York, Ave
Uniom
Frank Hedtry
Man who killed sheriff is found in Louisiana
Charles Arriere Carriere was captured by a posse at a home near Elton after a seven day manhunt through swamps for shooting the St. laundry parish sheriff July 26. Carriere was wounded by the posse and his condition was described as critical or fatal.
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Charles
Helariere Carriere
St. Laundry Parish
Eltonda
Carriere
Jealous Wife Kills Husband in Moat Clements Case
Roy Petit, 35, was shot and killed by his wife in a downtown location. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the event is linked to domestic motive. The deceased worked as a hotel clerk. The article notes political figures and public reactions surrounding the incident.
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Moat Clements
Vin
Roy Petit
Tettit
Elvia
Italians hold on the Isonzo in fierce mountain fight
Rome reports on Wednesday battles along the Isonzo fronts. Italian forces hold the lower front while the upper aims to seize San Gabriel and San Marco near Tolmin and Gorizia as Austrians retreat from the Carso plateau. Heavy cannon duels and bayonet charges shape the struggle for Trieste, with Italians offering surrender terms that Austrians refuse, prompting continued combat.
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Rome
Paris
Tsonzo
Iona
San Gabriel
San Marco
Tolmiop
Goria
Carso
Triest
Balate Grado
Deligion
Thay
Hughes Seals On The Tariff In Portland Speech
Charles F. Hughes spoke to a large audience in Portland addressing U S policy toward the Philippines. He urged national honor and unity, defended commitments abroad, and criticized scuttling from the Philippines. He also tied tariff policy to national preparedness and warned against Democratic misalignment with party platforms. Hughes cited unemployment, noting many workers were tariff experts.
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Portland
Oren
Charles FE. Hughes
Democratic Party
Hushes
Philly
Hughes
Europe
Democrats
Ltt
Jie Hughes
New York
Hughes speaks on Alaska development and American enterprise
In a forceful campaign speech, Charles Evans Hughes urges development of Alaska and American resources. He asserts no one will be allowed to pull wealth from the public purse and emphasizes confidence in American business, government, and national strength. He leaves tonight for San Francisco to meet supporters and press ahead with the campaign.
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Fexs
America
Alaska
Hughe
Priory
Hughes
San Francisco
Tn Ap
Daring-Auido Thieves Nabbed in Midwest Auto thefts
Chicago reports E M Band, a Minneapolis investment broker, and I F Hawley were arrested in Davenport Iowa on Chicago police orders. They face charges linked to daring automobile thefts across the middle west and northwest. Five automobiles were found in a warehouse rented by Bond.
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Chicago
E. Ml. Band
Minorapolis Investment
I. F. Hawley
Davenport
Iowa
Middle West
Northwest
Drawing Ring Around Germans Near East Africa
London Aug 17 reports that British forces are closing in on German East Africa. General Smuts says troops have cleared the hilly terrain and reached the railway hub at Smmpore and Kilora after advancing from the Usutu mountains. Forces also hold Toapala and Kilossa while Magamojo coastal stations fall to naval units.
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London
Smmmpore
Kilorra
Central Railway
Vandeventer
Toapala
Prohibitionists Receive Major Gift Amid Campaign Fund
Philadelphia reports a gift of 100000 dollars to the Prohibition party by Mr and Mrs John J Coffin of Johns town. The donation forms part of a campaign fund totaling around 1900 dollars. The gift is described as property and real estate, and was announced today.
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Ila Ritt
Prohibition Party
Mtra
John J. Coffin
Johnstown
Presbuny
Und
Witta
Natura of Property
Morita Real Ettaie
President Outlines Plan of Settlement to Brotherhoods
President Wilson presented a settlement plan to railroad brotherhoods proposing an eight hour day with ten hours pay, a three member arbitration commission, and a congressionally created council to investigate wages and hours. Brotherhood leaders signaled cautious support while railroads stated willingness to arbitrate. a White House meeting followed as presidents of major railroads prepared to decide.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Morro
Wil Neates
Wan
Tollroad
Toomorrow
White House
Brotherhood
Pennsylvania
Kexaury
Dent
Abele
Itheir Hall
A. Th. Garrelson
Garret Kirin
Incers
Wiean
Ensarnt
Wilard
Ramuel Rea
Fairax Harrison
Southern Halfway
Samuel N. Fealton
Chicago
Northwestern
George W. Sterens
Cherspeake
Ohio
Wel Sproule
Southern Pacific
E. B. Calvin
Union Pacific
le . Lacree
Derlawars
Hudson
W.ood. Varahan
Seaboard
Howard Elliott
New Haven
T Bush
Missouri
Wacifie
A. J. Smith
New York Central
D. Underwoold
Erle
Wierti
Lackawanna
Railroads Committee
Shen
Ten Nutty
Samuel Willard
Trotherhood of Engineers
Willard
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Montana
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