Russian Armies Retreat on Romanian Front Amid Frontline Pressure
Reports from Moscow indicate split leadership while Russian forces fall back on the Romanian front. Austro German troops push toward Moldavia as a Russian division flees at Fokshani, with continued advances near Ocna Pantzin rail line and Varnitza. Allied fronts see heavy firing at Verdun Aisne. Italian forces reach Austrian lines near Gorizia with over 1,000 prisoners taken. British raid near Goureaucourt and Hulluch yields few prisoners. German counterattacks push Drulah from forward positions near Frezenberg.
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Ocna-Pantzin
Varnitza
Rome
War Office
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Sinking of Frigga by German submarine reported
London August 9 The Norwegian foretea de vice reports the sinking of the Tiorwestan steamship Frigga of 1046 gross tons by a German submarine. The crew was saved and all hands escaped.
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London
Frigga
Italian Aviator Sets World Long Distance Record
Captain Guido Taurrami of the Italian army air service established a new world long distance recon record by flying from Turin to Naples and return, covering about 929 miles aboard a Canepa guided craft with a 5.1 A motor. He departed Turin at 16:00 and returned to Turin at 21:40 after passing Naples.
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Separate Peace Not Desired by Neutral Socialists
In Copenhagen M Stauning Socialist leader and minister without portfolio said neutral country Socialists do not wish any nation crushed in this war. He dismissed rumors of separate peace between Russia and Germany as meaningless and untrue. He argued a separate peace would oppose international working classes and free forces for destroying individual nations.
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Copenhagen
M. Stauning
Rusaia
Germany
Singie
War Minister Neglected War Effort in Russia Trial
At Petrograd on August 23, testimony in General Gouthominoff’s high treason case accuses former War Ministers Soukhomilovt and Veinander of indifference to war needs. Verpan der stated the minister ignored army equipment and munition contracts, stalling production and leaving the Russian army without bells after 13 days of war. Also noted is Boukhomllach’s temporary return to office and the Brotherhood of Carpenters growing from 28,200 to over 212,000 members.
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Soukhomilovt
A. P. Veinander
Lmant
Gouthominoff
Verpander
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Vernander
Cenera
Boukhomllach
Brotherhood of Carpentera
Railway conference warns of disorganized transport
Moscow reports a national railway conference warns that extreme railway demands cause disorganization threatening November shutdowns. delegates urge sacrificing personal interests for the country as Ukraine, western Russia, and Jewish, Muslim, and army leaders pledge support for the provisional government and a stronger command structure.
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Moscow
National Conference of
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Rngineers’ Alliance
M. Grusenberg
Sweden Stirred by New Coal Export Tax
Stockholm August 29 Swedish industrial and business circles react to a 45 kroner export tax on all coal shipped to Sweden the levy taking effect immediately regardless of order origin Germany also imposes parcel post tax payable after August 35 Berlin torpedo works Schwanskopf factory destroyed by fire Sunday rumors of losses circulate
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Sweden
Berlin
Schwanskopf Torpedo Worke
Ifa
Death summons for Earl Grey in UK and Canada
London Aug 29 Farley former governor general of Canada died at 6 am at Howick House Northumberland after drink. Funeral in Howick Saturday memorial in London. Strathcona called Kariey a statesman and philanthropist with broad service from Canadian governance to South Africa industry and reform efforts including the Public House Trust. An intimate friend of Choate Earl Grey met with US leaders before his death.
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Canada
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Northumberland
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Howick
Tord Strathcoma
Kari Iey
Desta
South Africa
Splett
Public Mouse Trust Company
England
Earl Grey and Cecil Rhodes Linked to British Empire Legacy
The article outlines the life of Alfred Henry George fourth Earl Grey born 1851, detailing his political career from MP for Northumberland to Governor General of Canada, and his restorations including a Franklin portrait. It praises his imperial federation stance and social reforms, connects Cecil Rhodes to Rhodesia and Oxford scholarships, and notes Grey's active public life and democratic ideals within empire ambitions.
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South Africa
Routh Afelesn Chartered Company
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Rhodesia
Cecil Rhodes
Jibones Scholarships
Oxford
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Ear
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Democratic
Forest Fires Force Shift in U S War Effort
Washington August 29 Forest fires threaten vast timber reserves vital to aviation needs for the United States and allies. The forest service halts nonessential work to deploy crews in Oregon Washington Montana and northern Idaho. About 2000 men battle flames under forest rangers with roughly 170000 spent this season, rising by about 15000 daily.
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Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Forest Rangers
Finns Fight Russ Soldiers in Finland Riots
London reports a private telegram from Copenhagen stating fighting between Finns and soldiers of the Munda garrison in Tigerneborg lasted hours with multiple deaths and injuries. The note notes turmoil amid Finland’s governance and tensions surrounding a Moscow conference and Kerensky’s warning on preventing Finland’s separation from Russia.
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Eect
al Nuassan
Hia
Drena
Kerensky
Husels
Fires rage in western Montana as forest blazes spread
In western Montana near Lolo Hot Springs heavy winds drive hundreds of firefighters to battle forest fires along Randolph Creek and Beeley Jack Worath. Trenches are dug and efforts to control the flames continue despite lightning sparked and camper related causes. District Forester Rutledge says most fires are not incendiary and are driven by storms, with 65 days of Worath heavy loss noted.
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Lolo Not Springs
Montana
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Rutledge
Lolo Hot Springs
Lola Hot’ Springs
Beeley
Jaki Worath
Forestry oMclala
Teuton forces storm hill posts in Rumane valley
Reports from London dated August 29 say Teutonic forces stormed hill positions in the Rumane front yesterday. The army headquarters announced over 600 prisoners captured and that Feldmarschall Von Mackenzen's forces also took the village of Muncelal and pushed northwest beyond key positions on both sides of the Suchitza valley. About 1000 troops and three guns were captured.
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Omus
von Mackenzen
Muncelal
Acteral
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Triaoners
Strong Japan Force in Russia
Zurich reports strong Japanese forces concentrated in Manchuria, according to Neurate Nachrichtes of Munich. The dispatch notes plans to transport troops to the Russian front, aided by improved railway facilities and rolling stock since prior to the war, with America and Japan upgrading tracks and equipment.
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Manchuria
Pavaria
Neurate Nachrichtes
Munich
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