Germans Face Allied Offensive Near Arras and Soissons
German lines east of Arras and north of Soissons are under heavy pressure as Allied forces begin a new offensive. Reports say the enemy is meeting defeats across a fifty mile front, signaling a critical turning point in the battle region.
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British French Crush German Line Near Arras and Somme
Allied forces push the Germans from the Arras to Soissons front with heavy losses for Berlin. British and French gains include Achiet Le Grand Hovelles Gomie court and encirclement threats around Thiepval as Haig presses a two‑wing offensive toward Bray Chaulnes and the old Hindenburg line. American units were initially with the British but no combat action reported.
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Maig
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Cambra
Thiepval
Somoe
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Chuigner
Bray
Chaulnes
Hoye
Kindenburg
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and Arizona Regions
Weather forecasts indicate generally fair conditions across New Mexico for Saturday and Sunday with warmer temperatures in the south on Saturday. Arizona will also see fair conditions with little temperature change. Local conditions reflect a 24 hour period ending 6 p m yesterday with a maximum temperature of 88 degrees minimum 55 and a 4 4 degree range showing light southerly winds and clear skies.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Teutons Face Severe Defeat as Foch Forces Rally Front
Washington observers say the Allied offensive under Foch intensifies as German defenses crumble along key sectors. Opinion columns forecast the collapse of the Teuton supreme command amid renewed Allied pressure.
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Washington
Supreme Commander
Location of Yankee Troops Unknown Amid Allied Offensive
Washington Aug. 23. Dispatches describe a great allied offensive along a fifty mile front from Soissons to Arras raising hopes of a severe German defeat. Absence of American unit mentions fuels speculation over Pershing's thirty divisions and their possible assignment with the first American field army.
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OY Morning Journal
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PASEO
Washington
Tront
Soissons
Arras
Foch
Pershing
United States
all-America
Strate
Denver & Salt Lake rail service resumes after strike
Denver officials announce government takeover leads to immediate end of the walkout by Denver & Salt Lake crews. Trains will run tomorrow with the first freight and passenger service starting at 9 am as government oversight begins.
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Washington
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Whitney
W. ER. Freeman
Lomorrow
Preeman
Americans Bomb Conflans in France Bombing Run
American bombing airplanes over Conflans between Verdun and Metz conducted two runs this afternoon dropping 41 bombs with six observed direct hits.
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Associated Press
Conflans
Verdun
Metz
Hoover pledges U.S. to share allied sacrifices of food and blood
Hoover, returning from Europe, asserts the United States will supply allies with fats, beef, cereals, and sugar next year to aid democracy. He notes sugar and beef shortages and outlines rationing easing after Sept 1. He praises women for harvest efforts and warns of a harsher European winter without shared coal and fuel strategy.
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Herbert Co. Hoover
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Garfield Not 10 Approve Miners Wage Increase
Washington August 28 The Fuel Administrator Garfield and other officials of the United Mine Workers refuse a flat wage increase in lieu of bonuses. They are warned to abandon the bonus system as a 20 cent cut in Ohio fields and a five cent cut in other fields are planned. Garfield reiterates the wartime wage limit and promises a full fact finding by a government commission on living costs and mining wages. The miners say they cannot live on current wages and vow to continue efforts within the war period constraints.
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Rotober
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Empress Augusta Victoria Reported Distressed by War News
Amsterdam reports the German empress Augusta Victoria is described as nervous and depressed by war horror. She has visited hospitals and spoken with wounded from the latest offensive, according to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin.
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French Aviators Calmly Let Plane Run Wild Over Fort Worth
Two French pilots Mattre and Soulier flew a plane in a wild eight minute display above Fort Worth while neither touched the controls. Each believed the other was taking charge, then the aircraft plunged nose first into the ground without injuring either pilot.
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Morning Journal
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Souler
France
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Soulier
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Saan
Te Mattre
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Boutier
Verdier Brother of San Francisco Killed in Action
Lieutenant Louis Verdier formerly head of the La Fayette flying squadron was killed in action on the Wesse Front, according to information received here. No details are provided in the report.
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Associated Press
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la Fayette
Paul Verdier
San Francigeo
Informatio
British Armies Drive Deep Into France in Major Advance
British forces advanced over a 23 mile front from the Cojeul river to near Lihons and Somme, crushing German resistance. The German army suffered heavy losses with thousands captured and supplies and guns seized, while British casualties remained comparatively light amid a furious artillery assault. Crown Prince Rupprecht defended the line but could not halt the push.
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Associated Press
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Ancre
Somme
Lihons
Pyng
Rawlison
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Bavaria
Camouflage in WWI Air Warfare Challenges Allied Spotting
The article explains ongoing counter camouflage training for British and American airmen in France on August 24. Observers must distinguish real targets from decoys, with tactics including dummy guns and woodland disguises. Movement and spacing changes blur enemy estimations of troops and weapons.
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France
Ile Tn
Woode
Tear Gas Leak Sparks Weeping Passengers at Station
Several hundred travelers at a station in Brighton Maryland were seen weeping for about an hour after two pints of tear gas leaked from a car key and permeated the air, the incident eventually traced to the car.
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Man Power Bill Likely To Pass Congress Today
House workers bill advances through committee with initial approval of Somme amendments. The key reform of age 18 to 45 remains expected to stay unchanged as the measure heads to full congressional action.
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Somme
President Opposed to Work or Fight Clause In Draft Debate
Washington August 23 The House defeated an amendment seeking separate classification and deferment of 18 to 20 year olds as the war draft bill moved toward final passage. President Wilson indicated the work or fight clause was unnecessary at present and senators pressed for faster action before adjournment.
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