General March Calls Time for Greatest Effort in Allied Offensive
General March, Chief of Staff, urges the United States and Allied forces to maximum effort during a review of the ongoing offensives. He emphasizes risking more and sustaining effort on multiple fronts to break enemy resistance. The statement echoes wartime urgency and aims to rally troops and civilian support.
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General March
France
War Department
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Phelms
Hindenburg Line
United States
March
Albert
Amiens
Allies Penetrate Deep Into Amiens District Forces Take Montdidier
Allied forces led by American and British troops push north of the Somme in a large operation. Montdidier falls to French and Allied forces amid German retreat. Grip near the Amiens-Somme front falls into Allied hands as Germans destroy munitions and withdraw. Prisoners taken from several divisions.
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Montdidier
France
Associated Press
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Praye
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Somme
Chipilly
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Mantchaier
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Sermane
Bentrodoa
Peserve
Allied Offensive Drives Germans From Somme Region
War reports say French and American forces shattered a German salient east of Montdidier in Picardy. Chaulnes fell to the Allies as prisoners and matériel flooded toward the front. German retreat spread from the Somme to the Vesle with Allied air support bombing transport lines and bridges south of Peronne.
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Hit Hard Now To Break German Defense In France
General March urges relentless assault to prevent any German recovery as Allied forces push from the Vesle to Amiens. He notes rapid gains along a twenty mile front east of Albert and describes capturings, prisoner relief, and the strategic shift from defense to offense under Haig and Foch.
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Foch
Weather Summary for Western States
Denver area reports warm, with Sunday and Monday partly cloudy and a chance of local showers. The north portion may see warmer temperatures on Monday. In Arizona, Sunday and Monday likely showers, with the western portion somewhat wetter.
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Aia
Arizotia
Walthier West
Weather Summary for Local Area
Weather summary for the past 24 hours reports a maximum temperature of 2 degrees and a minimum of 59. The 6 pm reading was 7 percent and the wind shifted southeast. Skies were partly gleudy with 21 inch precipitation.
Framer’s Taxation Bill Falls Short of Revenue Target
The House Ways and Means Committee reports that the new taxation bill is about one eighth short of the funds needed to raise the proposed revenue. The panel warns that additional measures or amendments are required to meet the financial goal.
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House Ways and Means
Tariff and excise options debated to fill revenue gap
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee faces a billion dollar shortfall for the revenue bill and weighs options including a general sales tax, excise duties on tea coffee and sugar, and a tariff. Projections show varied yields and a near approval of whiskey and beer taxes.
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Peciaay
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Karman Kitchin
McAdoo
Treasury
Aross
Berlin Tries 10 Calve Omarting Ting of Defeat
Berlin reports from Amsterdam describe Anglo French successes due to surprise attacks and fog at Pattie field. A German news agency notes Haig’s initial gains did not reach strategic goals, with losses in guns and prisoners considered unavoidable. It also claims Haig aimed to restore Britain’s tarnished prestige.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
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Marshal Haig
Great Britain
Prominent Belgians Sentenced to Prison by German Authorities
Three prominent Belgians were condemned to long terms over alleged links to the phantom Libre Belguigne newspaper. Father Pel ahaye and Dr Van Caille, both cited as suspected editorial writers, received fifteen and twelve years respectively, while Lawyer Van De Khoven, the suspected manager, got fifteen years. All were deported to Germany.
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Amsterdam
Libre Belginque
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Telgan
Hague
Weather predictions for coming week issued by weather bureau
Washington Aug 1 weather bureau predictions outline week beginning Monday with moderate temperatures in the north, mountain and plateau regions. Frequent showers expected in the Mountain district first half of the week, followed by normal temperatures in the second half.
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British Airmen Fly England to Egypt in Record Flight
London reports two Royal Air Force mechanics completed a remarkable flight from England to Egypt covering about 2000 miles. The voyage, part of a long distance test, showcased endurance and pilot skill across historic routes.
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Rayal
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Egypt
Allied Drives in Marne and Somme Capture 60 000 Prisoners
Lloyd George reports Allied success in Marne and Somme offensives, claiming 50 900 to 60 000 prisoners and 860 to 900 guns captured. He credits unity of command, French and American troops, and heavy ammunition supply for Amiens safety, while urging steady effort from civilians and workers in mines and munitions.
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Somme
Lloyd George
Amiens
Allied reticent about war progress hints Paris Aug 10
Reports from Paris indicate newspapers suggest the War Office hides true war progress. Observers claim prisoner counts exceed official figures and French British patrols move beyond stated points. Infantry presses enemy counterattacks, and many guns behind German lines are reported captured. The retreat near Paris allegedly led by Crown Prince due to leadership change.
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Apprecht
Cernin
Prisoners Cast Light on Crown Prince After Marne Defeat
War dispatch from the front reports prisoners blaming the German crown prince for the Marne disaster. They allege his amateurish interference worsened strategic errors and contributed to German setbacks, reflecting widespread discontent among soldiers.
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Heater
Pritieh
France
German retreat under heavy Allied pressure in Montdidier sector
German forces under Hutier retreat from the Montdidier Nowon line as Allied pressure and favorable south Montdidier advances accelerate the German withdrawal. General Dehonneys army movements are rapid, with thousands reportedly captured while retreating. France anticipates a complete pullback from gains made in the March offensive.
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Chinese refuse to receive Petrelli envoy in Peking
The Chinese government refused to receive Monsignor Petrelli, recently appointed papal envoy, citing that he is a personal friend of Admiral van Hinxte, German secretary of foreign affairs and former minister to Peking.
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Associated Press
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Petrelli
Panal Sgnca
China
Admiral van Hintze
Youth ride offenders face punishment in Las Vegas policing
A number of young riders were rounded up after joy rides in Las Vegas with names withheld due to youth. Police say second offenses carry jail sentences. about six youths are in custody as officers state strict action.
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Navy and Coast Guard officers promoted amid expansion plan
Washington reports the naval board recommends 413 line officers of the navy and sixteen coast guard officers for promotion to permanent or temporary ranks as part of next year’s expansion. Promotions include captains to rear admirals and senior captain strides, with details on names and ranks for both services.
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Soluimn
Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
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Naval Board of Selection
Mayo
Wilson
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Nibleck
John A. Nangewerff
Marbury Johnston
Eawin A. Anderson
Thomas W. Kinkaid
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Clarence H. Williams
John D McDenia
George Clark
William A. Gill
Harold P. Serten
Gustave Kaemerling
Alexander Halstead Roger Welles
Charles Plunket
William HH. B. Bullard
Joseph W. Oman
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Josiah McKe
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Michards
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Frederick G. Podge
George J.carmine
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Haake
Wallinger
Charles K Johnston
Aaron L. Gambie
Harry G. Vamiet
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Charles F. Nash
Denis F. A Lowen
Niblack
Eyeglasses Mailed for Pershing from El Paso
A mailed package addressed to General John J. Pershing in El Paso included eyeglasses ground from a prescription written during his earlier stationing here. The item, sent from the post office, confirms ongoing requests for Pershing’s eyewear needs.
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