Lewis predicts US to aid Russia and Italy in war
In a Senate floor address Senator J Hamilton Lewis declared American troops and munition support would go to Russia and Italy to aid wartime efforts. He insisted he acted on his own responsibility and was not inspired by officials while Baker avoided confirming any troop movement plans.
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United States
Baker
J. Hamilton Lewis
Russia
Lewis
Amerca
France
Austria
Greece
Britain
America
Vietory
Ameriica
United States of America
Styator Lewis
White House
Eeveopment
Lau
Ware
Austria-Hungary
War Department
Russians Take Towns Amid Frontline Shifts
The German war office reports heavy fighting as Russians evacuate Prusku-Tov and Kamenets-Podolsk while central powers extend gains north of Fokshani. Romanian front areas see opposing forces contesting near the Vokshani rail line and Serech river, with citations of fortress towns and garrison centers in Moldova and Folia.
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Tocthe
Tizemikii
Setehl
Kimpelung
Vokshani-Marasechtl
Serech
Moldavia
Bisigescht
Gerlin, Aug
Fokshani
War Office
Lowen
Meeve Vrensa
Petrograd
Prusku- Tov
Padylia
Bug
Kamenets-Podolsk
Kamenetz-Podolsk
Folia
Smetriteh
Dniester
Proskhuro
Kamenetz-Podolysk
Game
Germans Attack in Bessarabia and Carpathians
Special cable from London reports Austro German forces driving toward Kamenetz Podolsk Czernowitz and Zaleszczyki. Russian Seventh Army notes line shifts from Kolomea to Zaleszczyki and Kuty Sniatyn Mielnica as Austro German plans threaten the Carpathian and Roumanian fronts. Kornilov advocates immediate regrouping and halt to offensives to counter the setback.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
Carpathians
Roumania
Kamenetz
Podolsk
Czerno- Nitz
Kolomea
Zaleszczyki
Kuty- Sniatyn Mielnica
Zbrucz
Dnies
Korniloft
Russia
Russians to Return Here in Military Mission Visit
General Vladimir Roop and Russian war mission toured the Lafayette camp in Georgia, where Roop praised American soldiers and vowed to uphold national traditions in the war against Germany. The party planned to depart for Washington the next morning.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Vladimir Roop
Russian War Mission
Lafayette
Roop
Germany
Washington
Second Phase of War Begun Says Korniloff
London reports from August 1 quote General Korniloff declaring the war has entered a second phase and Russia must win or be converted into a German colony. He condemns surrender, urges Allied air and railway aid, and blames the army committee system for military chaos.
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Korniloff
Russia
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Robert Wilton
the Times
Korniloft
Stavka
Pausasia
Hailed Mascots of New Russia By Gen Scott Visit
Gen Scott and other U S officers witnessed Russian forces repulse Austro German defenders near Tarnopol with over 8000 prisoners taken. They described heavy artillery fire, intact air defenses, and a four gun battery firing 300 rounds worth $50,000 in two hours while observers sheltered in a bombproof trench.
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New Russia
Scott
U. S
Washington
Russia
New
Petromrad
Tarnopol
Help for Russia Spurs U S Remarks on War Effort
Mr. Root avoids questions on Russia's military and government while Russell predicts growing public support for the regime in Petrograd. Duncan flags rail facilities as Russia's top challenge as Maj. Washburn notes German publicity spending in Russia.
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Root
Russia
Russell
James Duncan
New Republic
United States
Maj
Washburn
Emperors Exchange Happy Messages Over Bukowina
Emperor Charles of Austria sent a message from Czernowitz praising the troops who secured Bukowina and asking for divine aid in future cooperation. Emperor William replied that German joy would be shared and prayed for guidance for the Teutonic allied troops. General von Koevess was named field marshal by Emperor Charles.
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Vienna
Copenhagen
Charles of Austria
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Austria
William
Germany
Ger von Koevess
Charles
Vast fleet defies U boats in Atlantic shipping flow
Treasury Department statement released through customs authorities reports 111 vessels entered American ports in the 24 hours ending August 5. Officials estimate more than 225,000 tons of ships pass daily through the danger zone toward the United States, easing alarm over U boat activity.
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New York
Atlantic
Treasury Department
American
United States
Appeals Board Sets Strict Same Prices For Allies
The DC appeals tribunal rejected Roger Birdsell's discharge claim on grounds of industrial necessity for his cashier role with George A Fuller Construction at Fort Riley. It issued a memo outlining required affidavits and warned that relief depends on strong supporting evidence. The article also notes rapid quota completion by the Third Division and policy statements on pricing parity with allied nations for war materials, plus a Senate bill to empower the President to fix iron ore and steel prices.
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District of Columbia
Roger Birdsell
Brown Street
Birdsell
George A. Fuller Construction Company
Fourteenth National Army
Fort Riley
Kans
Angelsto
America
United States
Net Industries Board
War Industries Board
Wei
Robert S.S. Lovett
The
War Board
Senate
Pomerene
Federal Trade Commission
Colby Confirmed to Shipping Board in Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed Bainbridge Colby of New York to the shipping board by a 34 to 16 vote after an hour long executive session. Opponents led by Wadsworth and Calder of New York, while Johnson of California and Democrats Lewis and Fletcher supported confirmation. Colby, a former Republican, backed Roosevelt in 1912 and Wilson in 1916.
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Yeaterday
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Shipping Board
Wadsworth and Calder
Johnson
California
Lewis and Fletcher
Colby
Roosevelt
Wilson
Iron Rule Is Only Hope Of Kerensky
Petrograd reports Kerensky urges iron rule to unite the nation against the enemy and rebuild Russia. He says only a strong government with popular support can liberate the land and mobilize all forces for reconstruction and honor. The new cabinet met with Kerensky presiding to focus on defense and economic organization.
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Kerensky
Russia
Tereschtenko
M. Diamandi
The
Holy Synod
London
Special Department of Defense
War Cabinet
Reuter
Tereschtenka
Nekrasoff
M. Savinkoff
Pramier Kerensky
Secret Tunnel Found Linking Villa von Buelow and Hotel Eden
Rome reports a hidden subterranean passage from the Villa of the Roses, home of former German ambassador Prince von Buelow, to Hotel Eden. The tunnel is thought to have hosted secret meetings and ensured guest secrecy, with an investigation promising disclosures.
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Rome
Villa of the Roses
Prince von Buelow
Eden
Jews Form Welfare Board for Army and Navy
Representatives of the national Jewish organization formed the Jewish board for welfare work in the United States army and navy. The group will undertake services similar to the YMCA for about 60,000 Jewish youths. They conferred with Secretaries Baker and Daniela, who promised leaves to drafted Jews for the Jewish high holidays starting September 17.
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National Jewish Organization
Jewish Board
United States Army and Navy
Young Men's Christian Association
Baker
Daniela
German Plot to Poison U S Troops in Bread
New York dispatch reports German agents in Washington nearly poisoned 1200 engineer troops by tainting bread planned for a Washington to destination trip. Six thousand loaves were baked before the deadly food was found and ordered incinerated. Officials deny knowledge of the plot while a breed investigation proceeds at Washington barracks.
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New York
Washington
United States
Germany
Secret Service
Italian officer arrives with captured Russian gun
Lieut. Fausto Dragone of the royal Italian Infantry arrives at an Atlantic port with a Russian machine gun captured from Russians by Austrians and later taken by Italians on the Corso front at Monte San Michele.
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Atlantic
Fausto Dragone
Royal Italian Infantry
Tozzi
Italy
Corso
Monte San Michele
Earth currents knock out telegraph wires nationwide
New York August reports aurora borealis causing major telegraph and telephone outages. Wires from New York to Atlanta Buffalo Pittsburgh and Chicago were affected, with Boston and North Sydney links down. Western Union notes 90 percent of east of Chicago facilities were out, waves strongest on east-west lines.
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New York
Atlanta
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Boston
North Sydney
Nova Scotia
Western Union Telegraph Co
Heat to be stored says Flammarion
Chicago August edict proclaims women to wear trousers this winter as garment makers unveil their semiannual exhibit. Real trousers with pockets and suspender buttons will be worn, accented by flashy braid. Basques from 1887 styles resurface amid light colors, sport skirts, and fur adornments reflecting milady’s spending power.
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Chicago
Milady
Odessa Arming Against Aerial Attacks
London report says Odessa has taken precautionary measures against German airplane attacks as it looms as a likely main objective of the German advance. Harvest time in southern Russia continues while Besarabia is viewed as a forthcoming theater of operations with the enemy driving southeast toward Odessa.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Odessa
the Times
Russia
Besarabia
Canada Near Conscription Passes Third Reading
Ottawa reports the conscription bill has cleared the senate on its third reading and awaits royal assent and proclamation. The first class of single men aged 20 to 32 will be called once tribunals handle exemptions, with an expected 100,000 men to begin training by autumn.
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Ottawa
Senate
Saved by Mayflower Sailor Heroism of Boswell
Robert E. Boswell, a young sailor on the President’s yacht Mayflower, saved Clarence Berry, 13, of 722 Balls Court Northwest, from drowning in the tidal basin yesterday. Berry was pulled from the water after playmates heard cries, revived at Emergency Hospital after several dives.
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Robert E. Boswell
Clarence Berry
Balls Court
Call Out 1 000 Men in Brooklyn Yard
Heads of union labor in New York called out 1,000 men employed at the Brooklyn navy yard citing unfair contracting practices by mushroom builders. Last week Mineola aviation grounds workers were also ordered off the job and Yaphank cantonment construction is expected to follow. Labor officials warned more contractors nationwide may face strikes as the government allegedly favors contractors who underpay or mistreat union workers.
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Austria
Council of Workers
Lenine
Russia
Wilton
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yar
Mineola Aviation Grounds
Yaphank
Urge Clerks Pensions Urged for Government Workers by Officials
Public Printer Ford and union leaders pressed for immediate enactment of Keating bill to retire about 7 000 federal workers under a contributory pension plan. Supporters cited efficiency and child welfare, while critics noted cost and balance with a fixed pension proposal. Capt Starr preferred contributory but suggested 70 retirement age and 5 percent payroll funding split with the government.
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J. W. Starr
Miss Deal
Senate Committee On Civil Service
Keating
Vyarioun
Cornelius Ford
Government Printing Office
Jacob W. Starr
War Department
Alice Deal
W. M. Potter
N. P. al Fas
International Association of Machinists
Herbert DD. Brown
Bureau of Efficiency
James D. Maddril
M. A. Bodenhamer
Columbia Typographical Union
M. T. Laclair
W. M. Smoot
Washington Navy Yard
Joseph E. Tighe
Treasury Department
M. F. O'Donoghue
McKellar
Capt. Starr
Navajo Steamship Burned At Sea Off Irish Coast
The Navy Department reported the American steamer Navajo caught fire at sea and was abandoned. the crew were landed safely on the coast of Ireland. Built in 1911, 2684 tons, oil burner owned by Navajo Steamship Company then Cosmopolitan Steamship Company, sailing from French port with food stuffs and chalk cargo. Chief Boatswain's Mate Horace Lothrop Ham commanded the naval guard during the incident.
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Navy Department
Navajo
Navajo Steamship Company
Armour & Co
Cosmopolitan Steamship Company
McDougal
French Port
Ireland
Engagement announcement for Grace Cognwell to Edward Root
Albany dispatch reports Grace Cognwell granddaughter of Ledyard Cogawell engaged to Edward Wales Root son of Elihu Root of New York City. Wedding planned September 8 at Fernbrook Albany with residence in Washington after November 1. Cognwell is sister-in-law of Senator Henry Sage and debuted in Albany last year.
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Washington Post
Albany
N. Y
Ledyard Cogawell
Grace Cognwell
Edaward Wales Root
Elihu Root
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Clinton
Fernbrook
Menands Road
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice on Thomas Stathes
A damaged OCR fragment references Thomas Stathes and a discussion of access or interest tied to a noon lunch period. The garbled text mentions a Protas fi and coven context and a street north of something, with unclear names and events.
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Thomas Stathes
Elihu Root Eludes Women Pickets at White House
Two National Woman's party pickets Miss Lucy Ewing and Miss Mary Windsor attempted to confront Elihu Root, head of the American commission to Russia, at the White House. Root avoided them by entering via a rear gate after a brief, quiet standoff with police present. The pair claimed Root feared facing the women.
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National Woman's Party
Elihu Root
American Commission
Russia
White House
Wilson
Mr. Root
Lucy Ewing
Chicago
Mary Windsor
Philadelphia
Wavey Stoot
Executive Mansion
M Root
Americans on Casualty List from Ottawa Aug
Canadian casualty list lists American wounded including T. G Hunter of Philadelphia and T Thompson of Springfield Massachusetts. The report details names and locations reflecting wartime correspondence.
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T. G Hunter
Philadelphia
T. Thompson
Springfield
Mahinain
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