Forty Villages Taken in Swift River War Action
In a swift offensive today, Allied forces reportedly captured forty villages south of the Somme. The advance touched areas between Clancourt and Nesle and along the west bank near Nesle and Noyon. American troops repelled a German attack southeast of the Somme and disrupted a crossing attempt south of Dazoches, signaling a bold progression.
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Dazoches
British Breakthrough Near Croisilles in Fierce Battle
British troops east of Croisilles and Arras fought heavy counterattacks as German forces clashed along the Scarpe. Reports say many units refused to participate, while others were drawn into the fighting. Croisilles’ capture eased the advance, with British guns shelling German positions near Hendecourt and the surrounding area as casualties mounted on both sides.
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Monehy
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Battle Scene From Are Nas South of Monchy and Croisilles
A correspondent describes the morning fighting southeast of Are Nas with heavy shelling on Monchy and the high ground beyond. The scene shifts to Croisilles ridge, Bullecourt, and humbling ruins as English troops renew an attack at 12 30 pm amid a vivid barrage and bursting Krupp fire.
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Manpower Bill On Agenda As Conferees Reach Agreement
Washington Aug 28 The work or fight amendment is set aside as Senate and House conferees report full agreement on major points of the manpower bill. Only two minor amendments remain for final drafting and approval tomorrow before the sessions reconvene.
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House
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Penrose
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Peance
Maryland
Work in Aeronautics Revealed by Agency Head
An official briefing outlines recent activities in the Bureau of Aircraft Production. It notes reorganizations and ongoing efforts to advance American and foreign designs, with emphasis on improving production and expanding orders for new airplane types.
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Itvani
French Reach Near Noyon as German Lines Break
Armies in France report the French third army advancing from Dives toward Vauchelles and nearing Noyon, with fall of the town seen as imminent. German retreats toward the Oise and Hindenburg line are noted, while French patrols push toward Hethancourt and Roye leaving munitions behind. In Washington discussions on the Senate compromise bill continue amid a postponement due to Senator James’s death. leaders push hearings and continuous consideration before adjournment.
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Teutons
Senate
France
Dives
Vauchelles
Oise
du Nord
St Gothatn
Reuter
Roye
Tethencourt
Cressy
Og=nolles
Beuvilly
Humbert
Vaucheiles
Washington
James
Kentucky
Primary results and war relief calls in today's paper
The Standard reports today's primaries with expects and indorsements. War relief work police court notes appear alongside classified ads. Senator Ollie James is reported dead amid gasoline shortages affecting the region.
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Cates Werner Indorses
Trish
Anaconda News
Aconda
Ollie James
ALL QUIET AGAIN ON THE RIO GRANDE
Washir Gen Elias Cates of Sonora to present regrets of the Mexican government for the clash between Mexican and American troops in the border town. President Carranga ordered Gen Calles to proceed to the scene to settle the matter and blame assigned to Mexico. State department awaits military reports before action.
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Carranga
Calles
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Armies Face Dire Peril in Nine Town Rear-Guard Push
Allied forces including American troops pursue a two-pronged trap along the Somme and Aisne fronts. German retreat from the Hindenburg line exposes salient gaps near Soissons and Noyon as British French and American units push to outflank.
Mobilization Begins in the Slav Districts of Austria
Nervous mobilization reports a general alarm in the Slav districts of Austria. Fear persists that disaster will spread as American forces engage German troops near the Veale region. Late updates from Philadelphia describe naval weight crews preparing to secure shipworkers, amid ongoing conflict in August.
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Austria
Retreat north of the Avre slows German advance
In northern France Allied forces pursued Germans after the Avre battle near Chauches and Gommiecourt. British and French units pressed toward the Canal Du Nord, capturing positions north of Neau and Roye while German defenses held west of the canal. The advance faced heavy fire and mustard gas laid traps, hindering occupation of key towns.
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Canal du Nord
Tater Cressy
Batatre
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