AAPELIN BROUGHT DOWN BY THE FIRE OF RUSSIANS NEAR VILNA
German headquarters report Bielsk captured south of Bialystok and Russians driven beyond the Biala River. Zeppelin shot down near Vilna with crew and equipment. Italian note asks Turkey to state Italians may depart possessions. Naval actions and Greek ministry influence noted as war fronts shift. Two Americans aboard Arable unaccounted.
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London
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Four Warships Sunk in Riga Gulf Battle
London reports that three Russian warships and one German vessel, all small, were sunk in the Gulf of Riga engagement. Two additional German ships were put out of commission, one ran aground and the other was damaged.
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London
Gulf of Riga
Texas governor downplays storm death toll for Tesan coast
Governor Ferguson of Texas telegraphed President Wilson that the loss of life from the tropical storm along the Tesan coast will not exceed 300 and that damage estimates have been greatly exaggerated. He said the situation is under control and sent a message of sympathy and aid.
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Washington
Ferguson
Texas
Wilson
Tesan
Wilsen
Burden of War Not on Germans
Dr Karl Heltforich, secretary of the German imperial treasury, told the Reichstag that the war loan of 2.59 billion marks was raised and expenditures are rising. He said real outlays already exceed estimates, with monthly spending up about a third versus 1870.
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London
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Hermitage Coupon for August Tickets at 15 Cents Each
Coupon offers 15 cent Hermitage round trip tickets to be used any day in August except Sundays. Purchases at The Standard Office. Encourages planning picnics for the month.
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Hermitage
German leaders pledge no new taxes amid war burden
Officials in a wartime address vow to avoid increased taxation, insisting war profits tax would only come at war's end. Dr Hellfertel urges suspending nonessential spending to fund the campaign, while Dr Telfferich notes Germany bears two thirds of the war’s cost, now rivaled only by Britain.
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Paris
French War Office
Ariola
Otse
Alsna
Giambagne
Vasa
Argonne
Courles Chausees
St St. Hubert
Pac Pla
Hellfertel
Futherland
Telfferich
Great Britain
War prospects unsettle stocks in New York market
The New York stock market faced renewed unsettlement on August 21 as talks of a large domestic loan for emergencies linked to possible German relations unsettled investors. Early Downticks softened, with Union Pacific Reading and United States Steel sliding. late weakness spread to Inter and terminal losses widened. War stocks bore the brunt with declines of 3 to 11 points, General Motorey and New York Airbrake among notable fallers amid uncertainties over Arabic incident representations.
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Germany
Union Pacific
Reading
United
Inter
Washington
Ite Ambresador
Barlin
Steel
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Fereyo
Hetblehem Steel
General Motorey
New York Airbroke i
Fall of Novogeorgievsk Reported by German Dispatch
Berlin reports detail the German capture of the Russian fortress of Novogeorgievsk. After a 90 minute bombardment the attack from the northeast began. Fort No 3 remained intact delaying the advance. Saxon reserves stormed positions and the Russians surrendered as the Saxons entered. Forts 2 and nearby batteries endured artillery fire until 2:46, with victories announced at 4 and 6 o'clock as fires consumed quarters and prisoners were taken.
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Lokal Anzieger
Uecter
Germany
Novogeorgievsk
Fort New 1
Cstade
Prigonern
Abraham Ruef 15 at Liberty
San Francisco August 1 Abraham Ruef currently serving a 14 year term for bribery of a San Francisco nurse was released today from San Quentin by a state board of prison directors.
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Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
Abraham Ruat
San Fransiaco Policion
San Franciaco
Governor Aids in Frank Probe Amid Arabic Sinking
Reports from Washington and London detail Governor Nat Harris of Georgia aiding the state prison commission inquiry into Leo Frank’s lynching. Officials confirm the Arabic was not convoyed and that only two Americans are unaccounted for. Survivors and victims’ names are listed, with diplomatic caution over Germany’s response.
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Nat R. Harris
Georgia
State Prison Commission
Leo DM. Frank
Women rally to Navy League's call for service
Ten national presidents of women’s organizations representing over half a million members promise to serve the women's section of the Navy League. Notable figures include Mrs Willem Cumming Story, general of the Daughters of American Revolution, and Mrs Delay McLaurin Brevana, president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Frat Women’s National Defeara Organization
Ita
Willam Cumming Story
Daughters of American Revolution
Mra
Delay McLaurin Brevana
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Geneviews
Champ Clark Thomson
Clark
Onal Caramittes
Omamber Fran Loudsioug
Mysterious ship tragedy claims several lives near New York
A White Star Line steamer disaster left sixteen dead and sixteen missing. The bodies of two victims washed ashore near Unicetown, one likely a cabin passenger and the other a steward. Names and details remain unclear as officials confirm recovery of several bodies, including Mrs. Joxephne and Mrs. Marlon Brugniere.
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Aus
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Amugwiere
Wasgif
Willy
Marlon Brugniere
Laytyn
Unuguiers
Kail
Margo
Bonet
Bouter
Mita
Bragdiare
Alr
Thaug
Marlon Hogulero
New Yark
Aug
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Unecietows
Nine Die as Flood Ravages Three Towns Near St Louis
The flood sweeping parts of St Louis and nearby suburbs killed nine people, with one white and eight Black individuals among the victims. Widespread damage to crops and property was estimated at several million dollars, transportation crippled, and towns Wood River Ben Bow City and West Alton evacuated as ten feet of water swamped homes in under an hour. Desperate residents fled toward higher ground while Ozark crop losses near Springfield exceeded 500000 and total regional damage neared 1,000,000,000 in a calamity feared to surpass prior floods.
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tBen
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Twenty eight cases before judge of city court
Fragmented report details multiple court actions and arrests including a violent incident described as alleged assault. Names such as Patrelman Retithet and Patrolman Marae are noted with references to arrests and a ten day jail sentence. Weathered OCR reveals limited coherent facts but indicates ongoing municipal court proceedings and a sugar prices brief as a separate item.
Ocean liners in great danger convoy details emerge
Passengers and crew of the White Star liner Cymeric report the ship was convoyed for 36 hours after leaving Liverpool on August 3 by five British warships. The Cymeric, carrying 188 passengers, faced a German submarine threat mirroring the sinking of the Arabic. Nightly convoy maneuvers, onboard precautions, and the use of a warning flag system were described as the liner passed through Mersey approaches and into the convoy zone.
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Te Cymarle
Aunset
Gymerle
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Hner
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Iemp
Sale men challenge baggage handling rules across railroads
Waelingumt Aug 21 The Inbar Gite commerce commission orders new regulation against carriers. Traveling salesmen claim current baggage rules favor free distribution and compels return, saying revised rules prevent abuse and retaliation. The order covers 68 railroads nationwide with a two year stay on the new regime.
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Fittert Inhitaeturhig
Thousands Sail From New York in Luxury Transatlantic Voyages
The Cunard Line orders two ships with 276 and 470 passengers sailing from New York at 2 PM and 4 PM respectively. An American steamer departs with 470 passengers while La Touraine carries 220. About 7,000 third class travelers are bound for Italy, with many headed to Valetta, as German mail steamer departures Court.
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Aus
Elaes
Maly
Veullel
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