Germans Halt Allied Push on Vesle River Front
Associated Press reports strong German opposition east of Soissons as Allied forces push across the Vesle River. German main body advances toward the Aisne north of which they seek safety, while rains create quagmires in the lowlands. Americans and allied troops cross the Vesle at several points amid heavy resistance from Prussian Guard and Bavarians. western front may soon see position changes as expectant German forces pull back toward Montdidier and Ypres region.
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Associated Press
Vesle
Soissons
Rheims
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Montdidier
Ypres
Triple Jawed Pincer Attack Seen Near Vesle Aisne
Army officers foretell continued German retreat to the Aisne as Vesle crossings at several points suggest no firm stand along the stream. French forces have reached the Vesle Aisne triangle flanks, signaling another triple jawed pincer maneuver.
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Washington
Aisne Line
Vesle
Vesle-Aisne
German Losses Reach 350000 In European Drive
Summary of European cables notes German losses since July 15 estimated at 300000 to 350000 with about 40000 prisoners. Allied losses lighter. Germans may resist at Vesle more strongly. Allies establish bridgeheads at Fismes Bazouchea and Joncherry while facing stiff French defense above the river. Roche artillery meets violent fire. Vailly on the Aisne emerges as key objective. Montdidier area sees German retirement on a front exceeding 11 miles. British report slight forward push near Pacant Wood. air fighting and airship raids also noted.
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New York
London
Aisne
Boissons
Vesle
Soissons
Neughhatel
Mrs Wilson Names The New Quistconck
Philadelphia Aug 5 with the launching today of the 7500 ton Quist conck in the presence of President Wilson and a notable gathering America began to replace the tonnage sunk by German submarines as Allied shipyards produced enough to cover losses the Quistcoach the first ship from Hog Island was christened by Mrs Woodrow Wilson with American champagne.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilson
America
Great Hog Island
Woodrow Wilson
No Relief in Sight From Wave of Heat
The Associated Press reports no relief is in sight from a nationwide heat wave spreading east of the Rockies. The Weather Bureau says temperatures on Tuesday will likely rise higher than Monday, keeping the nation in a hot spell with no end in immediate view.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rockies
Weather Bureau
Small Injury Turns Serious Condition For Mr. John Thomas
Mr John Thomas longtime worker at Arnold Abney grocery is seriously ill at home on Childs street after a minor garden injury led to infection blood poisoning affecting the hand arm and side over several days
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John Thomas
Arnold & Abney
Childs Street
Mr Geo S Crane Breaks Leg At Home
Mr Geo S Crane longtime Southern Bell employee broke his right leg yesterday afternoon at the corner of Prince and Franklin. He fractured both leg bones between knee and ankle while attempting to repair an awning on his porch. He jumped from the porch to the ground when a dog darted underneath and tripped him. He is resting fairly well after the fall and will be laid up for some time.
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Prince and Franklin
Geo. S. Crane
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Urges Passage Of IB Tasbu Atonge Urges Passage
Washington August 6 With an urgent recommendation from Provost Marshal General Crowder that it be enacted without delay and the suggestion that September 5 be fixed as the date of registration a bill requiring registration for military service men from eighteen to forty five has been introduced in both branches of congress It is estimated that the measure will add approximately 13 000 000 to the selective service list Unless immediate steps are taken to provide for additional men Gen Crowder said the weekly registration of men attaining twenty one will be necessary to fill draft quotas after September 1 Chairman Chamberlain announced that the senate military committee will meet tomorrow to consider the bill Gen Crowder pointed out that only 100 000 of the 1918 registrant class would be left September 1 for subsequent calls Between thirty two and forty five he estimated there are ten million males of whom 600 000 will be eligible for class one Between eighteen and twenty the males are estimated at more than three millions of whom nearly a million eight hundred thousand will be class one eligibles"}
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U boats operate at two points on Atlantic
German submarines are active in two distant Atlantic areas. The O B Jennings a U S tank steamer was sunk near the Virginia coast with the crew escaping by lifeboats. The captain and thirteen crewmen arrived safely at Norfolk. In Canadian waters four fishing schooners were sunk, all without reported deaths.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Virginia
O. B. Jennings
Jennings
Norfolk
Navy Department
Wills Admitted to Record in Regular Court Term
In the first Monday term of the court of ordinary several wills were ordered admitted to record. The wills of Prof. John B. Vaughan Andrew M Seagraves and Captain H L Jewett Wil lama were admitted. Administrators appointed include A B Griffith for Robert J Griffith Fred Seagraves for Hardy Seagraves Roy M Strickland for Jonas Holder Joe H Wilson for Mrs L A Wilson and W M Colle for J E Hawkes with leaves to sell and cases continued. The court adjourned to August 7.
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Court of Ordinary
John B. Vaughan
Andrew M. Seagraves
H. L. Jewett Willama
France
A. BE. Griffith
Robert J. Griffith
England
Fred Seagraves
Hardy Seagraves
Roy M. Strickland
Jonas Holder
Joe H.wilson
L. A. Wilson
W. M. Colle
J. E. Hawkes
Auugst
British Hospital Ship Warilda Sunk by Torpedo
London reports the British hospital ship Warilda torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk near a British port on Saturday morning. About 400 wounded patients were aboard. 123 are missing, including two British officers and one American soldier. Two American officers were saved.
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Associated Press
London
Warilda
France
Chances Are Ten to One For an Extra Session
Special to the Banner reports that Georgia faces possible extra legislative sessions as the House passes multiple appropriation bills and the contrast with the Senate grows. The piece notes tight money conditions, expected gubernatorial input, and looming battles over common schools and tax measures.
Amierig Plans to Aid Russians With Japan
The article reports on congressional battles over an appropriation bill, the Jones substitute failing, and the house adopting a committee bill with $4.2 million for common schools. It notes Senate actions on marriage license reforms and public utilities tax return changes, plus early war plans to organize American forces with the Allies in Vladivostok and a tentative Japanese-led contingent.
San Diego Sunk By a Mine Court Declares
The naval court of inquiry found the armored cruiser San Diego struck a mine off the American coast several weeks ago. Secretary Daniels announced the loss is in no way due to negligence by the ship or crew and attributes the incident to mine damage in hostile waters.
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Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
San Diego
Daniels
Beavers Build Social Colony Along Assiniboine Banks
The report notes beavers establishing social colonies along the Assiniboine River near Winnipeg and Brandon in Manitoba. They monitor protective laws and may collect wood for winter near the railway bridge, after years of low visibility. Observations suggest beaver activity responds to seasonal needs and policy context.
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Assisiboine
Winnipeg
Brandon
Manitopie
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