Allies Struggle as Salient Drive Slows Under Strain
Allied efforts to clear the enemy from the salient are waning due to weary troops or stronger German forces. The push is slowing noticeably as casualties and exhaustion mount.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
Berlin claims 4000 more prisoners in day of offensive
The German tally says over 4,000 prisoners were taken in recent days, pushing total Allied captures beyond 24,000 since July 15. British and French positions show little new activity on the Soissons-Rheims front amid bombardments, while German forces bolster and defend their eastern and western flanks. The Kaiser urges troops as field marshal von Reichhorn dies in Kiev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Soissons-Rheims
Prnemy
Pruittess
Iureg
Pere-la-Tardenoig
Kent
Oudehy-Le-Chateau
Clermank
Pere-Er-Tarderoix
Kunefre
Kaiser
von Riehhorn
Ukraine
Kiev
Extracts From Wilson Book Read In IWW Trial
Lengthy passages from The New Freedom a book by Woodrow Wilson were read in the IWW conspiracy trial today. J A McDonald testified that he used the text to recruit new members for the IWW, including in Melcedanic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Freedom
Wilson
New Jersey
J. A. McDonald
Navy adds civilian-suited staff to bolster fighting strength
An order by Rear Admiral Me ion, paymaster general of the navy, directs all naval officers and enlisted personnel in the bureau of supplies and accounts whose duties can be done by civilians to be reassigned to sea duty, expanding the navy’s fighting capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Supplies and Secounts
Meiowan
Navy
Weather Summary for Denver and Southwest
Denver and New Mexico expect thundershowers Thursday with partly cloudy skies. Friday brings probable fair weather and little temperature change. Arizona notes Thursday will be partly cloudy with local thundershowers and Friday likely fair.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Weather summary for yesterday with temperatures and wind
Local weather report notes a maximum temperature of 92 degrees and a minimum of 64 with a 39 degree range. Northwest winds and clear skies prevailed with 0.1 inch of precipitation reported for the 24 hours ending at 6 pm.
Federal control of wire pro tems through v 8 jo now in effect
Telegraph and telephone lines pass from private to government control at midnight. Government assumes management of all wire systems nationwide under new order. Officials say transition completes quietly with minimal disruption to service.
Postmaster General Burleson Assumes Telegraph Control
Postmaster General Burleson announces the telegraph and telephone systems are placed under the Post Office Department with a special committee overseeing operations. Normal service will continue through regular channels while plans coordinate facilities for public and stockholder benefit and investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NS Pol Owe Breoel Leeenwee
Washington
Post Office Department
Burleson
Koons
David J. Lewis
Tariff Commission
William H. Larmar
United States
Telegraph and Telephone
Haigo Men Gear Brunt of Attack East of Ouichy
British and French divisions led an offensive east of Ouichy Le Cha texan with Rosey and Chalmont captured. French armies held positions on the left while British forces attackedGrand Rosey and Grand Hovey Beugneus. The second day saw a main British push, with French flank guard and efforts to secure higher ground despite strong enemy resistance.
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SY Womnise
Omminal Cfeciol
Casa Wine
London
Ouichy le Chatexan
Grand Rosey
Grand Hovey
Beugneus
War Labor Board Delays Minimum Wage Decision
Washington July 21 The war labor board will not establish an industry wide minimum wage now, opting to consider wage disputes individually. The decision, in a unanimous resolution, warns against orders during the interregnum that could impair the nation’s war economy while urging employers and workers to resolve differences under Wilson era labor principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Labor Board
Wilson
Victory of Allies Belittled by Huns
Amsterdam July 31 The German press dismisses allied victory claims as feeble noting British and French retreat from the Marne. An official German communiqué questions Fochs attack and cites American reports on captures at Sergy Nealex and Roncheres as undetected in evacuated areas.
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Amsterdam
Marne
Foch
Wilient
Yuin
Serines
Nealex Sergy
Roncheres
Volks
Zeifune
Cologne
Francis and Allied Envoys Quit Vologda
Reports from the state department say Ambassador Francis and all allied diplomats left Vologda likely for Archangel as Bolsheviks planned to sever the line after July 23. The last direct word reached Washington a week ago and Moscow consuls were to stay at their posts.
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Morning Journal
BFE
Lesefe
Moscow
Vologda
French to Train Guatemalan Troops In Guatemala
The French military mission arrived in Guatemala to train the Guatemalan army, estimated at about 3,500 men. Guatemala joined the Entente in April, a move seen as providing strategic aid in the war against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mautemala
Apel
Germany
Railway Workers Urged to Energetic Service and Peace
Washington reports a call by Director General McAden for railway employees to show renewed energy and faithful service after wage increases. He links productivity and improved conditions to wartime efficiency, urges discipline to prevent strikes, and praises loyal workers for their role in keeping essential transport running.
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Momcing
Railrad
Iota Bennies
Foyvel
Locomotives for War in France Ordered by War Department
The War Department ordered 510 locomotives for military railroads in France from Baldwin Locomotive Works at about 25 million dollars. An additional 10 000 freight cars will be ordered soon for service in France at about 14 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waehington
War Department
France
Paldwis Loccomotive Works
Carvier
Naval Reservists Called to Service
Washington July 31 The navy department has viewed reservists joining active service as ships built under the shipping board and navy building programs receive crews. Exact numbers were not released but every man with training camp service has been summoned for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Navy
Fifty Pool Hall Loafers Arrested in Pass City
Paso Tes reports on July 31 raid under the work or fight law as police and justice department officers rounded up fifty young men from pool halls. Many face further action or conscription. some may seek employment or military placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pass City
Department of Justice
Hells Wee
Amterigans Halt Allied Troop Forces Daily In Aisne Marne
Amterigans outfight crack divisions of the enemy daily in the Aisne Marne salient. Yankees beat Bavarian and Prussian divisions in fighting as the battle rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne-Marne
Great Battlefield Calm Amidst Artillery as American Forces Hold
Infantry paused for breath while artillery pounded the lines near the Marne. General Mark's Rainbow Division, comprising former National Guardsmen, held firm against Prussian and Bavarian units, with American spearheads repeatedly driving forward. The outcome remains unclear as the battle continues along the north bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marne
NMSA
Paris
Merlin Botly
Marh
Ipe
German high command declares planned defeat in Marne defense
Washington reports official German statements published in newspapers vow a decisive blow against the Anglo French front despite setbacks in the second Marne battle. Hindenburg promises renewed attacks while admitting necessary strategic regroupings and a possible retirement of about twelve kilometers to the northern Marne line.
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Bas
Washington
France
Germany
Marne
Empire
Miepateh
Hindenburg
Solesone
Rheims
Champagne
Marne Front
Hindenhurg
Veale
Austria's food situation shows improvement after crisis
The New Presse of Vienna reports that Austria's food situation is nearly resolved with promising harvest prospects and better fodder supplies than last year. A warning note from the minister cites ongoing economy aims to ensure sufficient staples for all and cooperation with Germany and Hungary to counter Entente starvation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Austria
Paul
Prete Presse
Vienna
Germany
Hungary
Charter Revoked From National German American Alliance
President Wilson signed a congressional resolution revoking the charter of the National German American Alliance amid charges of pro German activities. The action marks a key move in wartime national security and loyalty assessments during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
National
Honor Marine of Spanish War Now Cited in France
Sergt Major John Henry Quick of the United States Marines awarded the Congressional Medal for bravery in France. He volunteered to carry a load of munitions across a road under German fire, earning high commendation from General Pershing for valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
John Henry Quick
United States
Mairines
Pershing
Bras
Skeletons Found in Cave on Indian Reservation
Investigators in Phoenix Arizona excavate a cave on the Maricopa Indian Reservation northwest of Phoenix uncovering twenty two skeletons. Coroner jury accepts Maricopa account that the caves served as burial places with well preserved clothing bearing Chicago and Philadelphia maker marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Marke
Chicago
Philadelphia
Berlin to Seek Five Million Mark for Building Materials
New York July 3. The Berlin city council has decided to ask the government for a grant of five million marks to purchase building materials to ease the shortage of housing. The Berlin Tageblatt cites June 16 as the source. Authorities plan to modify street and other business price controls to aid relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momnine Sourh
New York
Berlin
Han
Berlin Tegeblatt
Chechoslovaks Capture Large Railway Bridge
London reports a Prague dispatch stating Czecho slovaks seized a large railway bridge at Byerum in the Volga region during a surprise attack. The capture is said to affect Siberian communications and follows mobilizations tied to 1926 and 1937 class lists. Other notes mention German officials and Drake University leadership changes in Iowa.
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Ohno
London
Cxoche Ovale
Byerum
Volga
Moscow
Amsterdam
Sberia
Landdowne Calls for Open Peace Discussion
British statesman and pacifist leader signals a willingness to take steps to end the war. He urges public discussion and international diplomacy to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace. The remark marks a rare high profile push for negotiated settlement amid ongoing hostilities.
Letters from Lansdowne Stir Peace Prospects Debate
London July 31 British press features a Lansdowne letter read at a conference of supporters. The note argues for peace with honor, cites war casualties and economic toll, and calls for open discussion on terms while stressing unity with dominions.
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Leaven Wire
London
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne
Lansdowne
Pinsonia
House of Economons
Cellmater
England
Wales
Pia
Cardinal Peinte
Arrests Reported in Church State Clash
Officials report several arrests and deportation actions connected to a church state conflict. Names and exact charges are unclear in the fragmented OCR text but indicate authorities detained individuals linked to religious and civic tensions.
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