German war gains push into White Russia and advance on Brest Litovsk
German forces drive deep into White Russia and press toward Brest Litovsk as Russian defenses retreat. Prisoners and captured weapons mount, with German advances along the Niemen and Berezina corridors and heavy fighting reported near Kovne and Lubenberg.
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Poland
Tusalai
Nicholas
White Russia
Atstack
Promd
Brest-Litovsk
Moscow
Auatrotierman
Serbia
Balkan
South Wales
Admiralty
Zeebrugge
Cvast
London
Bayver
Greece backs Allies in dispute over trade and aid
From Athens sources the Entente and Greece show a unified stance toward a growing disagreement. The note urges wider import access for Greece while promising to curb shipments to the Central Powers, signaling a decisive tilt toward Allied support and economic direction.
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Greece
Athens
Publc
Utah
Cirecen
Hermitage coupon offer for August travel tickets
A 1915 coupon offers 15 cent tickets to Hermitage and back, usable any August day except Sundays. Redeem at The Standard Office and plan picnic parties this month. The notice invites readers to take advantage of the summer travel deal and simplify group outings with the fixed price.
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Hermitage
Turkey and free transport to Greek torrery to Bulgaria and Ber 1B
Report from Constantinople and Berlin dated Aug 24–Aug 27 describes Allied and Turkish posture, with a note on a Swiss arrest for trading with the enemy. It mentions the Paris route via Aug 27 and a 2,900,000 francs alleged German business tie and a five penny coinage law in Berlin.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Eilente
Venwlos
Nertona
Mareeillee
Paris
Henry Schwiteer
Swige
Fiat
Schwitzer
Germany
Switeer
Berlin
Lindon
Invasion War Game Under Way Near Plattsburg
Plattsburg New York Aug 87 a week of war practice by the business and trades regiment forms part of a theoretical war with a European power. Rumors say the Red army crossed the border and seized a railroad junction at Rouse's Point and took Iftalona New York. The defense army plans to advance against the enemy at Rome before reinforcements arrive. About six thousand men participate in the exercise.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Catin
Luvarioo
Rouse's Point
Iftalona
N.Y
Dine Army of Defense
Rome
Palut
Malone
Priest shoots bishop in Winona Library
Right Rev Patrick R Helmgoof bishop of Winona was shot in his Terrace Heights library by Rev Alleeches a distressed priest. He was wounded in the chest and hip but doctors hope for recovery. The priest defected to his room at St Marys College after the attack and was later arrested by local authorities. He is a 44 year old French national with ties to Ba.
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War Office
Arras
Roya
Gise
Alsna
Aanpagres
Avderive-Sur-Suippe
Toraeh
Silvera
Muathelm
Badia
Bishop
Father Lesches
St Mary's College
Barr
Paliee Mack
Winona
French Pth
Banquet Honors Right Reverend Glass
In Los Angeles on August 27 a banquet celebrated Right Reverend Glass, consecrated as bishop of the Rowan Catholic church in Salt Lake. The event drew prominent Muphess and professional men and Gerey Trip members. The committee was led by ex-Senator Frank P. Flint, with readings from Mrs. Spry and others. Dr. Glaky’s fever was noted.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gerey Trp
Rey
Duarph & Glass
Cis
Iahop
Rowan Catholic Church of
Salt Lake
United Biutex
Frank P. Flint
Mrdred Stuer
George Sutherland
Maud Smoot
Baveroar Spry
Utah
Dr. Glaky
Vhwent
Las Ane I Gelen
Honolulu to Build Coaling Plant in New Contract
A wartime contract in New York City sets Honolulu on track to acquire a coaling plant with a 16 5 ton capacity. The investment is listed at 400000 and the facility will operate without towers, offering heating for ships. The item notes the plant will be unequaled except in Havana, indicating a major strategic asset.
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Januury
New York City
Holphia Larder
Tata
Alze
de Mardie
Havana
Four Die in Presidio Fire Searing tragedy at San Francisco Presidio
In San Francisco on August 1 Mrs Frances Warren Pershing wife of Brigadier General John J Pershing and her four children died from suffocation in their two story Presidio home. The blaze starting from a night lamp gutted the dining room and spread to upper floors. Mrs Pershing died with two of her children while Mrs Boswell and her two others escaped but perished later. General Pershing, then in El Paso, commanded the 1st Brigade US Infantry. Authorities say a lamp likely caused the fire and a board of inquiry examined paths of the flames.
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San Francisco
Cal
Frances Warren Pershing
John J. Pershing
Presidio of
San Fransieea
Mra
Bunwell
Telalve
Warren Ferahing
Helen
Anne
Margaret
Porahing
Senator Warren
Wyoming
United States Infantry
el Paso
Texas
Presidio Army Ira Department
Warren
Han Electric Agata
Wiforte
Pershing
Cheyenne
Wyo
Went Point
Roosevelt
Ito
J. Hazlitt
Boswell
Nerencaars
Perahlig
Nema Nerosr
Cid
Hadie
Board of Inquiry
Jain
Toawotl
Holan
Anne Elept
Excerpted Persia Exhibit Opens at Pan-Pacific Fair
Mirza Ali Kuli Khan Persia’s commissary general opens the Persia exhibit at the Pan-Pacific exposition. The section features rugs and other goods, valued among the fair’s treasures, while diplomatic tensions flare over submarine warfare and Berlin diplomacy. Washington hopes for a peaceful resolution as officials parse statements from Berlin and London.
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Mirza Ali Kuli Khan
Persia
Washington
Mme. Khan
Misa Florence Bread
Boston
Tragic News Reach Pershing Family in El Paso
Lincoln relatives of General Pershing learn of Mrs Pershing and her two children killed after a fire destroyed a Lincoln home. General Pershing, in El Paso, is reported overcome by the tragedy as officials note he had planned to join the family there.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
General Pershing
Mra Poralig
Mune Pershing
el Pana
Tex
Ark
Pershing
Ie Flehty Lofsatty
Wik
Reparations discussed after Berlin pledge uncertain
Washington talks between Secretary Lansing and officials in late day pressured reparation for the Americana Tort. Germany’s intentions remained unclear as an envoy from Berlin relayed instructions believed to align with Berlin’s chancellor proposals. The exact scope and timing of any reparations were not made public.
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Washington
Alt
Garmin Intieealer
Tanslie Tal
Garmany
Arabia
Count von Tremnatur
Lansing
Clarmany
Berlin
Lt Ik
Nrman
Agsaelatel Provan
United States Leads World Exports in 1914 Figures
The United States topped global export values, surpassing all other nations. Trade data show American exports reaching about $2.788 billion, with foreign products around $240 million and domestic goods around $2.548 billion, reflecting a strong year in international commerce.
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United States
Washinelon
Amortsan
Ninth Fortress Falls in Western Russia Defense
German advances seize the Glita fortress on the Niemen 80 miles east of Kovn, pushing through Baltic defenses. Grodno remains the last strong Russian pass along the line between Kovno and Vilna, 60 miles from the Vilna railroad hub and Petrograd corridor.
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Teutons
Russia
Berlin
London
Glita
Niemen River
Kovtin
Grodnots
Howtho
Olath
Kovno
Vilna
Tiets Petrograd
Olatt
Tolbetora
Swat
Wecka
No Starvation in Mexico City
Aug 27. Washington reports from Vera Cruz say Carranza government furniture and documents are being moved to Mexico City. Officials expect Carranza to move there soon as non American diplomats seek peace terms, with assurances their governments authorize their actions. General Carranza will move his government to Mexico City. most departments will follow him.
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Vera Cruz
State Department
Carranza
Mexico City
Will
Telay
Oliciwis
Tieir
Hla
Maalee
Ganwales
Cartanen
Carranga
Feretad
Seven Germans Arrested in St Nazaire Harbor Chase
A scrambled report states seven Germans were arrested on board a vessel near St Nazaire while attempting to enter the harbor. The group allegedly held forged papers and included a German cruiser crew member who escaped from the Yalta area. The captured details reference an English channel intercept and related military observers.
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