Dormans Ruined by Fire and War Destruction
Premier Clemenceau toured Dormans as French armies pressed the advance on Aug 1. Streets were strewn with bodies and horses, many houses ruined, while a former Kaiser's headquarters was found nearby. The premier noted German looting scarce beyond clocks as timing of the war accelerated.
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Walter Duranty
New York Times
Clemenceau
Valle
Clemencea
Eitel Frit
Atti
Ww AGE INCREASES STREET CAR MEN
War Labor Board grants wage increases for Street and Interurban Railway Company employees in 16 cities. Motormen conductors in large cities receive 48 to 50 cents hourly. smaller cities 38 to 45 cents. minimum 42 cents for trackmen and related staff. About 50,000 workers affected. Board also urged consideration of federal action to enable fare hikes as a war necessity. Duluth Street Railway adds 2 to 3 cents hourly raise for new and long-serving staff and sets minimum $3 daily wage.
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War Labor Board
Wulut
Ation
Duluth Street Railway Company
Emperor William's War Proclamation Urges German Resolve
Amsterdam Aug 1 The German emperor declares that American and Allied numerical superiority does not deter Germany. He asserts the navy and submarines fight for victory, praises colonial troops, and vows continued sacrifice until the enemy is defeated, urging unity of army and homeland for Germany's right and freedom.
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Amsterdam
France
Germany
William Allen
Stecent
Strategy of Westerners by George Renwick
A 1918 commentary praising Allied coordination under Foch and the Western front strategy. The piece argues German reserves are being managed to lure stronger French forces, asserts strong Allied unity, and predicts German concessions to conserve manpower while the main campaign continues. It notes Vorwaerts reports and questions German wartime weakness.
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George Renwick
Ne Times
Amsterdam
Ter Zeitung
Hirther
Foch
Tosgether
Hindenburg
Fedu Coun
Vorwaerts
Ete
Mrs Gavin Hustler Testimony Draws Interest at Tournaments
San Francisco report notes Mrs William A Gavin, famed half mile champion, drew attention at numerous drills and benefited charities. Proceeds for caddying rights topped 8000 in one instance, with clubs like San Francisco Golf and Country and Claremont contributing large sums. Other locales included Tacoma and Los Angeles with mixed receipts cited.
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San Francisco
California
York
William A. Gavin
San Francisco Golf and Country Clubs
Claremont Country Club
Oakland
del Monte
Gavin
Tacoma
Los Angeles
Spirit of the American displayed by patriots
Edwin L James recounts a Brooklyn lad, Hyland, who served in a 60 man platoon in Sergy. After hours under German fire, officers fell, privates became leaders, and relief arrived with only Hyland and one comrade left. The young soldiers endured exhausting siege firing nearly all ammunition, then pressed until ordered to hold. They refused to quit.
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Edwin L. James
New York Times
James Hyland
Fort Greene ‘Place
Brooklyn
Hyland
Sergy
Oureq
Sergey
Tweny-odd
Serey J
Leutenant
Red Cross
Land
Petter
Ireland Names New Lord Chief Justice
London reports Lord Justice Thomas Maloney has been appointed lord chief justice of Ireland. He previously served as solicitor general in 1912 13 and attorney general in 1913, later joining a royal commission investigating Sinn Fein uprisings. The dispatch also lists eight American expeditionary forces prisoners of war in Germany with their home towns and camps.
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London
Thomas Maloney
Ireland
Justice Malony
Royal Commission
Washington
Germany
War Department
Camp Giessen
George Korman
Newark
N. J
James Pune
Newarak
N.J
David"l. Wat Ky
Arsene Bergeron
Mass
Edward Bennett
Arajay
Wilfred Marquiese
Pali River
Submarine no longer a determining factor in the war
Secretary Daniels in Washington denied German proclamations that submarines dominate the war. He said sinkings have fallen steadily and that the submarine remains a threat only as long as one sails seas, but it is not a decisive factor in victory. The note references the American Revolution era and a Loyalist fundraising image linked to a privateer tale.
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Washington
Wittiam
Daniels
Aube Marine
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