Retreat on Vesle Front Declares Ludendorff Success
London reports from British, French, and American forces along the Vesle river after a German retreat from the Aisne-Marne salient. Telegraph dispatches describe orderly withdrawal, heavy artillery losses, and scattered German dead left on the field as Allied troops secure the south bank and pursue retreating units.
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London
Reuter
Aisne-Marne
Vesle River
Aisne
Pez
Account War Time of Execution Extended
Washington reports an agreement between the government and International Harvester ends the harvester trust. Decrees declare it unlawful and order sale of certain machinery lines and plants in Springfield Ohio and Auburn New York. The firm must dispose of Osborne Champion Milwaukee lines and related equipment.
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Washington
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
Supreme Court
Ite
Springfield
Ohio
Ausburn
N.Y
Department of Justice
Minnesota
Hder
Osborne “Champion
Milwaukee
Auburn
Fter
British Front Reports German Withdrawal In France
London reports the German retreat from Montdidier to Moreuil along a ten mile front. Allies hold Hamel Dernacourt and Avre slopes with a strategic retreat possible toward the Chemin des Dames. American units long stationed along the line monitor German moves as Allies anticipate a British attack in the sector.
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London
Montdidier
Morenth
Avre
Albert
Mans
Hamel
Dernacourt
Aisne
Chemin-des-Dames
France
Moreuil
Erman
Casetel
Aubuillers
Ancre
Dernancourt
Fruits of Victory In Counter Offensive Across The Marne
A World War I report notes Tiean troops repelling an enemy onslaught on the Marne and Vesle fronts. It describes renewed advances despite severe losses, the capture of guns, and the taking of 400 prisoners as Allied forces push forward with liberty in view. The account echoes a communiqué from August 4 citing persistent Allied momentum and joint action with French forces.
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Tiean
Marne
Vesle
Pershing
Allied and German War Talks and U S Tax Plan
Aug 4 reports from The Hague and Washington discuss American troops on the western front and a strict war profits tax. The Koelnische Volkszeitung notes the troop numbers and shipping needs, while the House Ways and Means Committee pushes a robust excess profits tax to fund the war, with President Wilson backing stronger levies.
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Pyright
The
Hague
Koelnische Volks Zeitune
America
Roy-Ed
Washington
Aux
House
Ways and Means
Wilson
Ronossis
Representative Green
Iowa
Treasury
War era telegraph updates and editorial from Clark
Telegraphic news and editorial notes from Clark discuss wartime army meetings and general developments. Finnish general Ute is referenced alongside Mito. Police roundups and Butte classified items appear in a mixed local beat. Anaconda news mentions HOA campaign efforts referenced as run down.
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Ator Clark
Ute
Mito
Tsports
Ietters
Butte
Retreat Goes On Unchecked As Allies Close On The Octopus
A dramatic report claims the retreat continues with Allied forces pressing the pursuit. The piece warns that the only remaining option for the Allies is to kill the Octopus, signaling a decisive confrontation ahead.
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Octopus
Germans retreats near Vesle push toward Aisne line
American forces report Germann retreat across Vesle toward the Aisne in a swift advance from Fismes. Allied troops, aided by infantry and artillery, have captured Fismes and threaten roads radiating from the town. The day marks a continued Allied push in the fifth year of the war with more villages liberated.
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Edwin 1. James
New York Times
Vesle
Aisnere
Chemin- des-Dames
Fismes
Qisne
Willie
France
Paris
Belon
Tide of battle now runs with allies
Paris reports French and American troops have taken Fismes on the Aisne Marne front and crossed the Vesle at several points. Allied forces press between Soissons and Venizel with German resistance faltering on the left wing while stubborn on the Vesle. Prisoners, wrecked equipment, and battlefield debris mark the push as tanks cross and reinforcements arrive in the Soltons region.
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Washington
Pérshin Vesterd
New France
Hure
Soiseons-Stheims
Marne
Germany
Paris
Fismes
Aisne-Marne
Vesle
Aisne
Soissons
Venizel
Ain
Champagny
Jonchery
Rhelns
Veale
Tream
Rheims
Solstons
Solsons
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Ludendorff
Jake
Emy
Ena
Department of Juvised
International Company
Isade
Chemin des-Dames
International Film Serv
British
Temmiies
Fermah
Cwo
Maine
Oceeds
Priabily
Foch
Pic Dy
hine-Marne
Oise
Albert-Arras
HUNG
Rheims Thei
UNS
Soissons- Rheims Salient
Atheims
Veri
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