Tardieu reports big French gains in five months
Andre Tardieu, French commissioner, summarizes five months of military events for the Associated Press. He says German losses are offset by earlier gains, notes American dash boosting Paris defenses, and cites Paris rail links restored and French initiative wrested from Germany. Crew rescued near St Pierre Miquelon after Gleaming sunk by a submarine.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Andre Tardieu
Paris
M. Tardieu
Russia
Germany
Amiens
Veale
Nancy
Marne
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St. Pierre, Miquelon
Gleaming
Lunenburg
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Dories
Here
Nogales Border Clash Wounds Two Americans at Consulate
Drunken Mexican civilians blamed for a late night shooting that wounded Consular Clerk E Tooley and slightly injured an American soldier. Brig Gen Da Rosey Cabell said security is calm, reinforcements have moved to the border, and rumors of Mexican federal reinforcements were denied. Lieutenant Luke W Loftus later died, raising the American death toll to four.
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Nogales
Ariz
McGuire
E. Tooley
Tooley
E. M. Lawton
Sonora
Luke W. Loftus
Laredo
Tex
da Rosey Cabell
Nagles
New Reserve Banks Admit Banks to Federal Reserve System
The Security Bank of Chicago and the West Philadelphia Title and Trust Company were admitted today to the federal reserve system with resources of five million two hundred ninety thousand and five million three hundred thirty seven thousand dollars respectively.
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NEW Reserve Banks
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Security Bank of Chicago
West Philadelphia Title and Trust
Federal Reserve System
Prices Show Dollar buys less in major cities
A Department of Labor report shows dollar purchasing power dropped to 54 cents in Washington and Baltimore, 76 cents in Philadelphia, 59 cents in New York and Chicago, and 63 cents in San Francisco. Food that cost $1 in July 1913 now costs $1.86 in Washington, $1.84 in Baltimore, $1.77 in Philadelphia, $1.68 in New York, $1.69 in Chicago, and $1.58 in San Francisco. From July 1917 to July 1918, food prices rose 22 percent in San Francisco, 20 percent in Washington and Philadelphia, 20 percent in Baltimore, 17 percent in New York, and 11 percent in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Department of Labor
Iowa Soldiers at Camp Pike Boost Hawkeye State
Iowa soldiers at Camp Pike Ark are spotlighted in Trench and Camp. Twenty Iowa selectees, Mennonite, refuse combatant or noncombatant service and face a board of inquiry after detention at Camp Pike. They are to be sent to Fort Riley Kansas for review. The issue notes Iowa’s early send to Camp Pike and includes a rendition of the state song.
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Iowa
Trench and Camp
Camp Pike
Ark
Mennonite Church
Camp Pika
Washington
Fort Riley
Kan
Alien Tobacco Firm Seized by Federal Custodian
Palmer announces liquidation of H Neuberger Co a large German controlled tobacco jobbing firm at 130 Water Street New York City. The firm held 300000 dollars of leaf tobacco in storages to be sold soon with enemy interests in Translucent Window Sign, International Haircloth, and Astoria Homestead all taken over by the alien property custodian. The window sign company will be run by government directors.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Palmer
H. Neuberger & Co., Incorporated
Waterstreet
New York City
Translucent Window Sign Company
International Haircloth Company
Astoria Homestead Company
Window Sign Company
President Opposes Paying Net Investment for Water Power Plants
The house resumed consideration of the water power bill with Representative Sims of Tennessee in charge. President Wilson disapproved the proposal to pay the net investment for water power plants to be taken over for public ownership, urging passage of the original form which offers fair value not exceeding original cost. The dispute centers on two phrases, net investment versus fair value. In other news, a train accident near Racine, Wisconsin killed two and seriously injured three, while 423 sick and wounded U.S. soldiers were landed home from the AEF during the week ending Aug. 23.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Sims
Tennessee
Wilson
Congress
United States
War Department
Harbine Citizens Placard Plymouth Over German Language Use
Citizens from Harbine Nebraska traveled by auto to nearby Plymouth and posted notices demanding the banning of German language use in Plymouth. The report was received from Dewitt Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Harbine
Neb
Plymouth
Dewitt, Neb
Pay Increase for Local Draft Board Members
General Crowder authorizes increased monthly pay for local draft boards to 50 to 200 dollars based on board size. Minimum 50 dollars for boards with up to 1000 registrants. Prior compensation was 10 cents per registrant, often misaligned with time spent.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Protrost
Crowder
Will Improve Athletic Park With Circus Rent
The Ringling Bros circus camped at Athletic Park will fund needed park improvements. The park board received 200 dollars as rent to level the field, fill a 200 foot by 40 foot ravine by about four feet, with total cost around 300 dollars. Labor availability is the current obstacle.
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
William Schutte Awarded Marksmanship Medal and Diploma
William Schutte of 1319 Sycamore Street receives a medal and diploma from the Winchester Arms company for proficiency in marksmanship. He is a member of the Junior Rifle corps. Anyone 18 or older may join by applying to the Hast Fifth Street Hardware company.
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William Schutte
Sycamore
Winchester Arms Company
Rifle Corps
Hast Fifth Street Hardware Company
Davenport Rep Cross Fair Clears Over 10000 dollars
Davenport Iowa August 29 Over ten thousand dollars was cleared at the Red Grass fair held Wednesday afternoon at Forest park. The event drew more than fifteen thousand attendees and was the largest of its kind in the area.
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Davenport
Forest Park
City in Brief: Pieces of a Broken Head
Advertisements and social notes from Waterloo detail visitors from Denver and Minneapolis, court actions, whooping cough cases, and local church activities. Notices include a company physician ad, a labor board update, and a civil case awarding $590 for hotel assault with $150 satisfaction.
W W Leaders Denied New Trial by Judge Landis
Federal Judge Landis denied a motion for a new trial in the war effort conspiracy case of W. W. Leader. The ruling follows a prior conviction for interfering with government wartime conduct.
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W.W
Landis
Associated Tress
Pederal E Taindis
W. W. Leader
Frish Volunteer Recruiting Plan Progresses Well
London reports progress in the Trish voluntary recruiting plan with a smoother operation under the Trish recruiting council branch. Early fortnight results suggest higher response than the three months prior, with meetings boosting efforts in Dublin and Belfast. Allies warned about mixed marriages affecting homefront morale, noting caution in relationships with Maelish and French partners.
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London
Trish
Trish Recruiting Council
Dublin
Belfast
Thirteen Captains Appointed Rear Admirals in Navy
Thirteen captains of the navy were nominated today for the temporary brace of rear admiral. The list includes George R. Clark William A. Gill Harold P. Norton Gustav Kaemmer ling Alexander S. Halstead Roger Wealles Charles P. Plunkett William H. G. Bullard Joseph W. Oman Philip Andrews Josiah S. McKean Benton C. Decker Mark Bristol.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George R. Clark
William A. Gill
Harold P. Norton
Gustav Kaemmerling
Alexander S. Halstead
Roger, Wealles
Charles P. Plunkett
William H. G. Bullard
Joseph W. Oman
Philip Andrews
Josiahs. McKean
Benton C. Decker
Mark
Bristol
Big Rock Becomes Italian Victory Monument in Milan
Milan Italy a monumental rock from Monte Grappa stands as a lasting tribute to Mohte Trappa and the Italian defense during German and Austrian offensives. The simple but powerful monument was created by the tausi lated wounded and disabled soldiers committee and was transported from the battle site to the city.
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Milan
Italy
Mohte Trappa
Committee For Action
Monte Grappa
British Druggist Treats Minor Ills
London reports show English druggists handling wartime overburdened care by giving simple advice for small ailments. A fashioning of patient expectations occurs as women men seek nonpaying consultations, with the druggist issuing practical tips like sensible boots and stockings to cure trivial colds. Mothers bring babies for weigh-ins and praise, while fatherless households leave the paternal duties to shop routines.
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London
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