Allies close to Peronne in Picardy Salient
Allies push into the Picardy salient with Peronne within four miles and Ham within five as German lines in the Somme area recede. French reportedly fight in Noyon streets while British approach Bapaume. key towns Albert Montdidier Chauines Nesle Roye Lessigny recaptured.
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Bulgarian King Ferdinand Ill. Prince Boris Could Succeed
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is gravely ill and may not recover. If he dies, his eldest son Prince Boris would ascend the throne, a move that could destabilize Bulgaria amid potential financial ruin and a possible break with Germany which may withdraw its support for war loans.
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Germans Forced From France Under Foch Pressure
United Press War Expert reports Hindenburg withdraws along the western front under pressure from Marshal Foch. Aimed at building reserves for America’s upcoming major offensive, Germany plans further retirements to shorten the line and defend the Rhine while Haig presses north of the Somme.
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Allies Push Fronts Across Europe In World War I
Allied forces report major advances with British troops breaking Hindenburg defenses and reaching near Roye while pressing along the Somme front. American and Japanese units push Bolsheviks from the Ussuri region as part of a broader offensive. About 112,000 German prisoners taken since July 1 and over 1300 heavy guns captured are announced by General Peyton March.
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Canadians Close On Buceourt and Hendecourt Near Croisilles
From Aug 29 dispatch by Lowell Mellett the Canadians advance toward BuTiecourt and Hendecourt near Croisilles in France. They spent the night clearing dugouts and pockets set by Germans including a 2000 yard concrete tunnel from Bullecourt to the Sensee river running west.
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American Troops Break German Counter in Sector ne of Chavingy
American brigaded with General Mangin's army seize an important sector near Sessions in a local clash. Doughboys win decisively, taking prisoners as German counterattack is repulsed. Artillery pounds enemy positions through the night.
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German Airmen Support Lines With Ammunition
Berlin dispatch says during Monday fighting German airmen supplied their lines with ammunition and food. The report notes this may indicate strains in German transport in some regions.
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Allied prisoner tally rises in the great haul
Washington reports 20000 to 25000 German prisoners in America s share of the Allied capture total of 112000 since July 1. War Department officials give careful estimates. previous American total was about 17000 near the end of the Soissons-Rheims fighting.
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More Wheat Will Be Given In War Bread
Universal war bread for all nations opposing the Central Powers is provided under Hoover's regulations relaxing U S wheat flour rules. Wheatless days and meals end September 1 as bread with more meat is issued to allies. Also notes a German lecture on linen care and a Rhode Island inventor's shoe floats and balloon for walking on water.
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New Manpower Card Demands 20 Questions From Registrants
Washington reports detailed new manpower registration will require 18 to 45 year olds to answer 20 questions. The form seeks citizenship nativity occupation employer details and addresses of nearest relatives and mail delivery to improve contact with local boards.
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Peace treaties signed by German and Russian delegates
Three supplementary peace treaties on financial and civil matters were signed by German and Russian delegates at the foreign office on Tuesday afternoon, according to an official dispatch from Berlin. The move follows ongoing discussions in Copenhagen and reflects continued efforts toward peace.
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Stronghold of Germans About to Fall
German prisoners taken since August 21 total more than 26 000 and over 100 guns captured. Germans hold southern and eastern edges of Noyon with machine gun concentrations as French forces advance from Montagne de Parqueriscourt toward Sermaize Cantigny and nearby areas. French cross Roye Noyon road and reach Cachy Rainecourt with Somme riverbank now in French control from Cizancourt to Rouy le Petit.
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Fighting in Somme area limited to artillery last night
Paris reports limited fighting in the Somme area with only artillery exchanges overnight. Raids were noted on other fronts, according to the French War Office.
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French Drive Toward Noyon With German Retreat Intensifying
Paris reports early today that French troops clash in Noyon as the city, a key apex of a salient, enjoys heavy machine gun defenses yet is outflanked from the northwest. French forces widen control on the Somme Canal west of Peronne while German retreat appears hastened toward the Hindenburg line.
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Americans Hold Line as Vesle Battles Escalate
By Fred S. Ferguson with the Americans in France August 29. Local operations on the Aisne battlefield produce violent fighting along the Vesle line. More than 100 Germans captured. American artillery targets exposed positions as night shells flare. A late counterattack by German forces failed against heavy artillery and machine guns.
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Coolville Camp Meeting to Run Through Sunday
Ex Governor Willis attended the Coolville Camp Meeting as it announced Thursday would be its last day for the week with plans to continue next Sunday. He arrived via Hocking Valley and was escorted by Ath en Republicans to Coolville where a large parade and crowd welcomed him for a war era address.
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New Tractor Innovations Feature Radiating Leg Wheels
A new farm tractor showcases wheels with radiating legs that enter the ground and grip soil while another model uses four legs ending in skids to walk, offering novel stability and traction for field work.
Kaiser to Install New Ruler on Russian Throne
James Keeley former Chicago Herald editor says Germany will push to restore a Russian monarchy and says the Kaiser has chosen Nicholas II's successor Keeley warns one third of Russian workers may face death from starvation and disease next summer with no industry or food and claims Russia's gold reserves were stolen
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Allied reserves miscalculated by German chiefs
Amsterdam reports Baron Von Ardenne of The Berlin Tageblatt concedes Germany overestimated allied reserves. He says German spring offensives did not exhaust Fochs reserves and official reports had misled them. Also noted is 26 416 Canadians volunteering for overseas service since the war began and London housing figures. A Sunnyside Free Methodist Church service invites all to attend tonight led by Pastor C M Shaw.
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Ohloans in List Of Prisoners Of War Held By Germany
Washington reports Walter B. Wanamaker of Columbus Nelson H. Ewing of Springfield and Richard C Martin of Mechanicsburg are Ohloans in the list of prisoners of war held by Germany. Spitzbergen coal mines are expected to produce 30 000 metric tons a month next year and 120 000 monthly by 1920.
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Labor Day closing for Retail Merchants’ Association stores
All stores of the Retail Merchants' Association will be closed all day Monday September 2 for Labor Day. The text notes a desk designed for the housewife resembling her husband’s office setup with filing and conveniences, but smaller in size.
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Spain Has Not Secured Her In Amsterdam Report
Berlin dispatch says Germany has not fully agreed to Spain's submarine warfare proposal and will pursue further negotiations. The Spanish steamer Carasa of 2099 tons is reported torpedoed with six crew drowned.
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Board 10 Pass on Exemption of Draftees
Washington Aug 29 The great man power bill extending the five service ages to 18 and 45 inclusive passed the Senate unanimously and goes to conference. Amendments include a work or fight rule for deferments with strike safeguards and local board classifications based on available information. Badges for honorably exempted men are provided while efforts to prohibit calling boys under 21 were defeated.
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