Allies Drive Into German Lines In Somme-Aisne Front
British and French troops attacked at dawn between Morlancourt and Moreuil along the Somme in a 15 mile front. Tanks and whippets led the advance as villages fell and German resistance appeared light. French actions near Morua? and weather shifted from clear to rainy as bombardments preceded the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phiilip Simms
France
Morlancourt
Moreuil
Somme
Moreau
Amiens-Roye Road
Allies launch double drive on Picardy and Vesle fronts
Allied forces on a broader front press the Crown Prince’s army from the Vesle to the Aisne as French and American troops renew large scale attacks. British and French forces strike the Picardy salient southeast of Amiens while American and French push toward dominating heights south of the Aisne.
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Picardy
Aisne-Vesle
Vesle
Aisne
Amiens
Soissons-Rheims
Braisne
Fismes
Allies Plunge On In France As War Front Advances
American and French troops push along the Soissons Rhiems highway gaining heights as counterattacks falter under heavy artillery fire. Allied forces hold all positions won while bridging material is rushed up for new crossings. American airmen locate the grave of Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt at Camery Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ferguson
France
Soissons-Rhiems
Weele
Aisne West
Vesie
Lieut
Quentin Roosevelt
Camery Wood
Fere-en-Tardenois
Wentworth
Aerosquadron
Roosevelt
Roch
Veste
Colored man named to Ohio War Council
Columbus Ohio August 8 Governor Cox announced the appointment of W. Scarborough president of Wilberforce University as a member of the Ohio Council of National Defense representing the negro race in Ohio. The council grants representation in recognition of colored citizens service in war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
W. &. Scarborough
Wilberforce University
Ohio Council of National Defense
Ohio
Cox
Subscribers urged to renew before expiration date
Readers are asked to mail renewal notices to support the Messenger mailing force and avoid missing issues. Subscriptions are promptly discontinued on the date printed on the yellow address label.
Five Million Men for Army Aims in Wilson Plan
Washington reports General March urged passage of the administration draft-extension bill to 18 to 45 years. The War Department plans about 5,000,000 men to be raised promptly as possible and may not require immediate congressional recall before recess ends August 24. The move follows July 36 decisions to expand military plans from the Paris inter allied conference to speed the war’s end, with overseas shipments continuing under the current program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
General March
Senate Military Committee
War Department
March
Congress
United States
Paris
Mennonite Editor Fines In Bond Publication Case
Samuel H. Miller editor of the Mennonite Weekly County was fined 500 dollars and costs in federal court for publishing an article advising against purchase of liberty bonds. M E Bontrager of Dodge City Kan author of the piece was fined 500 dollars and costs for his literary effort several days earlier.
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Soaked Cleveland
Samuel H. Miller
County
M. E. Bontrager
Dodge City
Kan
French-British Drive Opens in Picardy Southeast of Amiens
Paris reports that French and British forces began a coordinated attack at five this morning in Picardy southeast of Amiens. The War Office says the offensive is developing under favorable conditions.
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Picardy
Paris
Amiens
French War Office
HUN GRIP ON VESLE LOOSENING
Franco American troops press at vital points along the Vesle river line. Authorities say it is days before the Germans may abandon the Vesle and retreat to the Aisne unless overwhelmed, a scenario considered unlikely given current conditions. British and French forces under Haig launched a dawn offensive east and southeast of Amiens and initial reports say the attack is progressing satisfactorily.
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Vesle
Webb Miller
Paris
Vesle River
Aisne
London
Field Marshal Haig
Amiens
British War Office
Fourth Army
First Army
French War Losses Highlight Knights of Columbus Talk
Marcel Knecht of the French commission told the Knights of Columbus in New York that 1,300,000 French soldiers were killed and 1,300,000 wounded in the war and that poilus were cheered by American backing. Albany man Warnie Foster was arrested for cruelty to a cow and pleaded not guilty. trial set for August 16.
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New York
Marcel Knecht
French High Commission
United States
Knights of Columbus
Albany
Warnie Foster
A. C. Roach
Wm. J. Warrener
J. P
Mrs Raymond Clark visit to Enon Valley
Mrs Raymond Clark of Enon Valley Pennsylvania has arrived for a three week visit with her mother Mrs Emma Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clark
Enon Valley, Pa
Emma Shields
Training to Chase Germans Farther at Fort Sill Drill
A machine gun unit at Fort Sill Oklahoma conducts a Browning automatic barrage drill. The unit aims to create an impassable roadblock for advancing forces, showcasing readiness for extended firing with ample ammunition.
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Fort Sill
Oklo
Losses at Marne exceed three thousand in new tally
Washington reports 345 new casualties from the Franco American drive era, including 237 Army and 108 Marines. Army deaths total 131 killed in action and 101 other deaths. wounded numbers add up to 62 severely and 22 with undetermined degree. Marines list 2 killed in action and 101 wounded or missing. Names of several service members across Ohio and West Virginia are listed.
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United Pores
Washington
War Department
Army
R. E.parrish
Clarksburg
W. Va
L. Podelkink
Cleveland
Ohio
O. B. Francis
Bainbridge
G. Estle
Columbus
J. Nardella
Youngstown
J. Howe
Jackson
C. B. Ambler
Bellaire
A. Jenkins
Normantown
D. Kelly
Revere
McAdoo backs high war profits tax in visit to Cincinnati
William McAdoo, Federal railroad inspector, accompanied a local committee on a trip through Cincinnati yard facilities to study terminal improvements. He stated he supports an eighty percent tax on war profits and pledged to announce Liberty Loan figures upon his Washington arrival.
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Cincinnati
William McAdoo
Federal
Washington
McAdoo
U-Boat Crews Demand End of War
London reports rumors of a revolt by German submariners at Wilhelmhaven protesting submarine warfare. Propagandists allegedly urged crews to seize ships or sink them and seek internment. More than fifty submarines reportedly disappeared and twenty three ringleaders were said to have been arrested and sentenced to death. Also announced: the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs L Dow Poston on August 8.
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London
Wilhelmhaven
Amsterdam
New Yankee Soldier Are Dandy Fighters
UPI describes American doughboys arriving in Alsace Lorraine making their first night in French trenches. Infantrymen, once clerks and students, now confident and calm, adjust packs and rifles as officers warn about gas masks. The group moves toward front trenches under moonlight, ready for combat.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Alsace-Lorraine
Europe
Papa Noget 9
Uncle Sam
States
France
Franco-British gains widen on Somme front
Paris reports continued Franco-British advance on the Somme amid surprise German dispositions. By noon the offensive deepened on both sides of the river with British units taking important roles and the advance threatening Amiens. The Avre front also sees German pressure reduced as Allied troops assault key positions.
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John de Gandt
Paris
Wigsardy
Somme
Menate
Amiens
Allied forces gain initiative on the western front
London reports the west front situation improving for the first time since the war began. By August 8 a.m. 3:42 p.m. the period of anxiety has ended and the Allies are poised to achieve greater superiority in manpower and matériel to sustain victory.
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Ed L. Keen
London
West Front
Amesville Claims Hottest Record In Athens County
Amesville claims the hot record in Athens County after years of prominence. A recent day saw a shower while the strongest heat persisted, with residents noting storms and rainfall passing through the area.
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Amesville
Amésville
Amm
Athens County
Athens
War Savings Stamps Boom At Athens Post Office
In six days of July the Athens post office saw War Savings Stamps sales total 90014.50 dollars, marking an enormous weekly total for the drive. The climax occurred during the week with a six day stretch of sales reaching the stated sum.
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Athens
Death of Simeon W. Poston Shocks Athens Community
Simeon W. Poston, long a resident of Athens, died at home in Columbus Wednesday morning. His body arrived this evening and will lie in state at the home of Mr and Mrs EKarich on Lancaster street. Funeral services conducted by Rev Summer Columbus will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the First St Church. Interment will follow at the Union Street Cemetery.
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Simeon W. Poston
Athens
H. F. Poston
Columba
Ekarich
Lancaster Street
Summer
Columbus
First St. Kk
Uniga Street
Abdella Called Into Service From Local Fruit Store
EB Abdella proprietor of a North Court fruit store was drafted yesterday at Burg and reported Friday morning to the Columbus barracks. His business here will be handled by his cousins Dave and Charlie Ferrell.
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EB. T. Abdella
North Court
Burg
Columbus Barracks
Dave Charlie Ferrell
Heat Wave Claims Ten Lives In New York
Ten people died in New York as a blistering heat wave kept the thermometer at 92 degrees at 10 AM. The Weather Bureau offered no relief until Friday night and no rain was expected, heightening prostration cases amid rising humidity.
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United Ppeas
New York
Weather Bureau
Licensed to Marry John Sweeney and Gladys Bickley
A marriage license was issued for John Sweeney, 21, a store manager of Hollistar, and Gladys Bickley, 19, a clerk of Hollister.
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John Sweeney
Hollistar
Gladys Bickley
Hollister
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Turkey
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Marne
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