Shelling Crossroads and Bombing Towns Reported
German combined gas, artillery and air raid on the Aisne front prompts American and French retaliation. Bridges over the Aisne are targeted. twelve machine guns destroyed, and gun crews killed. No gains reported as villagers and troops respond to the bombardment on Thursday and Friday.
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Associated Press
Venlo Front
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Artil
Ratte
Aisne Bridgen
Pont ‘Ann
Dinner Tendered Grand Army Head
A fragmented notice notes a dinner in honor of a Grand Army head with references to Mayor George and Somers at a city venue. The text is incomplete but indicates a formal civic gathering and attendance by local families and officials.
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Mvelcome
Dsates
Barker Ac
Registration for military service urged by Provost Crowder
A War Department notice from Aug. 18 calls all men who turned 21 by June last to appear before local boards for Aug. 24 registration. Exemption procedures will be available via questionnaires and mail, with careful handling to ensure cards reach home boards by Aug. 24. Senator James of Kentucky remains in serious condition at Johns Hopkins after two months, with blood transfusions and unchanged status amid extreme heat.
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Crowder
James
Baltimore
Kentucky
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Northern Russia's government outline at Austern talks
London reports on a proposed Northern Russia government with M Tehikowsky as foreign minister and president, advocating universal suffrage, rebuilding the Russian army, renewed war on the eastern front, expulsion of German invaders, and cooperation with the Entente allies.
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London
Aus
British Wireless Service
Tunsia
Wi M. Tehikowsky
Inclave
Naional
Tussia
Entente Alles
French Victories Tighten Grip East of Armancourt
Allied French forces advance beyond Armancourt and seize Ecouvillon while occupying Memolithe farm and nearby post at Thiercourt. The push threatens German retreats along the road to Phere and Lassigny as Verdun front withdrawals continue. The gains include Monollthe farm and a spur dominating key valleys, with renewed combat along diverse fronts.
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Kenelen
Armancourt
Damers Wood
Aremancourts
Tawsian
Chesehr
Pisork
Ecouvillon
Hitecourt
Neae
Thiercourt
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Gere
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Ribecar
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Monollthe
Ture
Piemonty
Ieny
Lassigny
Important Notice to Men Aged 21 in 1918 Register Soon
All men who have reached twenty one by June 5 1918 and on or before August 24 1918 must register. These men should consult local draft boards to learn how and when to register.
Father De Siere Revered Priest Laid to Rest at St. Patrick's
The mortal remains of Peter De Siere, beloved pastor of St. Patrick's Church, were laid to rest after a requiem mass as thousands filed through the city to honor him. Bishop John J. Carroll praised his decades of faithful ministry, charity to children, and dedication to both parishioners and priests, noting his influence beyond finances toward the spiritual welfare of his flock.
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War updates and home front notes dominate Today's Standard
War developments unfold with General and state council discussions on casualties and mobilization in Western Siberia. Allies pledged munition aid while campaigns in Butte and nursing support rise. Red Cross knitting urged as markets and new revenue bill loom. aviation, church notices, and factory schooling ads appear.
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Father Dean
Russia
State Council
Siberia
Butte
Kitcnens
Cross
naconda_nevate
Emperors Meet In Ice Harmony
Fragmentary text suggests a 16 August report from Amsterdam about evolving political and military agreements among emperors and leaders including Kaiser, Field Marshal, Austrian counterparts, and a note on understanding and interpretation of cooperation amid wartime conditions.
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Amsterdam
Aus
Kaiser Tan
Kuperor
German Disappointed In Bolshevik Alliance
Aug 16 Berlin reports that the German, Turkish, and Russian ministers to Russia have arrived in Berlin from Moscow. The dispatch states Germany is disappointed by Bolshevik support and cites the Soviet government as incapable of protecting embassies, drawing parallels to entente difficulties.
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Ington
Tu Jan
Russia
Berlin
Moscow
France
Nachmenten
Itch
Germany
Heim
Holshevike
Trussia
Anby
Sechangel Wadors
Divisions of Austrians to Western Front
Aug 16 dispatch reports Germany demands Austria send divisions to the western front. Austria agrees only if Germany accepts Austria’s Polish solution and begins a strong peace move. The plan includes evacuation and restoration of Belgians and a proposed Austrian archduke as king.
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Daily Mail
Ph Hague
Germany
Austria
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Ming
German War Power Falters Amid Allied Pressure
In France on Thursday Abe Germany admits dwindling manpower in proportion to demands. General Ludendorff orders urgent action for victory, pushing Mackensen and Scholtes to deploy greater forces. German reserves and auxiliary personnel are reassessed as Allied armies tighten the noose and American forces increase pressure.
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France
Germany
Anty
Ludendorf
Enemy Nearing End of Tether Becomes Pressing War Note
A chaotic dispatch reports German reserves draining for a decisive push in the Aisne Marne and Somme regions while Russian and Serbian fronts show shifting power. Analysts suggest possible German withdrawal due to manpower shortages and a looming Allied campaign, with weather forecasts warning of cold conditions.
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Aisne
Marne
Somme
Bomme
Teussia
Between Canal and Ypres Huns Show Nervousness
Allied forces report German troops nervous between canal and Ypres as front lines shift. French and Canadian troops push five miles toward distant targets near Loges wood and Rive, threatening Lassigny and Noyon region while British lines near Damery and Parvillers stabilize after heavy counterattacks. The Somme Oise front shows improved Allied posture as German withdrawal continues with unclear strategic justification.
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Ure
Laucourt
Picardy
Damery
Parvillers
Raye
Asault
Loges Wood
Wick
Tot Hun Dead 15 Six Millions Aug 16 Tour of German Losses
The article notes German casualties from the war’s start to August 16, with 2,006,008 total losses cited and 1,490,000 killed by a certain early point, while 120,000 were killed on a later date. It references morning newspapers adapting to reports of enemy deaths.
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Newmmer
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