Germans in Flight and Facing Disaster
German forces retreating under pressure as Allied offensives push from the Cojeul to the Somme front. British and French advances encircle fortresses, with key gains near Noyon and along the Somme toward Bray and Chaulnes. American troops, initially aligned with the British on the northern Somme bank, are not yet noted as taking part.
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Ted
Cojeul River
Arras
Lihone
Somme
Matz
Soissons
Noyon
Ailette
Rheims
Albert
Chuignolles
Chuignes
Bray
Chaulnes
Roye
Hindenburg
British Forces Cross Arras Albert Road In Major Advance
German reinforcements failed to halt Haig's push as British troops crossed the Arras Albert road. Gains included storming strong German positions at Achiet le Grand Boyelles and Goemiecourt northeast of Albert with heavy German casualties and prisoners. Achiet and Bihucourt further east were captured.
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Achiet le-Grand
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Goemiecourt
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Achiet
Bihucourt
Ancre
Courcelette
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Thiepval
Tara Hill
Tara
Bapaume
Meaulte
Happy Valley
Bray
Fighting lines shift as Foch plans new offensive
The passage notes forces likely moved to a different sector of the front where Marshal Foch contemplates another major attack. It signals a renewed push and strategic repositioning as the battle continues.
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Foch
French Cross Divette River Near Evricourt In WWI Action
Paris Aug 23 The French army reports crossing the Divette River in the Evricourt region Friday. It says artillery actions raged between the Matz and Oise with progress east of Bagneux and west of Crecy-au-Mont between the Ailette and Aisne.
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Divette
Evricourt
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Crecy-au-Mont
Soissons
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Oise
Ailette
Aisne
Crecy-au- Mont
Five Die as Allied Bombs Hit Cologne
Five persons were killed and two badly injured when bombs dropped by Allied planes struck Cologne early Thursday. The Cologne Gazette reported the casualties and substantial private property damage in the official notice.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Enigmatic note echoes in Paris inquiry on Bertha
In Paris on Aug 23 a special type L Huere prints a cryptic message asking if the echo to the Great Bertha will be heard soon and whether that echo will carry a Yankee accent, presenting a puzzling query from the era.
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Paris
L’huere
Bertha
AEF Reports Bombing of French Railroad Yards
General Pershing released a communique noting American aviators bombed the railroad yards at Longuyon Audun le Roman and Conflans on Aug 21 and 22. Three and a half tons of bombs were dropped with many direct hits and all planes returned. A raiding party captured 11 prisoners north of the Vesle. Hostile raids in Lorraine and Alsace were repulsed. One American aviator shot down a hostile plane north of Toul.
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Persing
Longuyon
Auchun-le-Roman
Conflans
American Expeditionary Forces
Vesle
Lorraine
Alsace
Toul
Audunle-Roman
Gomiecourt
Achiet le Grand
Miraumont
Empress Augusta Victoria Ill in War Work Strain
Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany is reported ill at Castle Wilhelmshohe due to overstrain from war relief efforts. Physicians expect recovery in a few weeks as Emperor William leaves his field headquarters to be with her while her sons remain abroad on service.
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Amsterdam
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Castle Wilhelmshohe
Hesse-Cagssel
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
William
Wilhelmshohe
Vossische Zeitung
Rupprecht
Bavaria
U S Boys Put Huns to Flight on Vesle Front
American rifle fire drove German troops back west of Fismes as they used hand grenades and flame throwers. The U S line along the Vesle was steadied and advanced northward in line with military plans.
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U. S
Vesle
Associated Press
Fismes
Americans Break Through German Line After Barrage
American forces unleashed a heavy bombardment and followed with an infantry advance. A detachment of German infantry attempted to halt the attack but failed. About a dozen prisoners were taken by the Americans.
Lodge Urges Keeping Draft Age Above Forty Years
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts opposes lowering the draft age to 40 arguing limited numbers and military need. He notes men over 18 should be called but questions taking men over 40 and says the goal is to get men, not votes, as Senate debate on the manpower bill resumes.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Lodge
Thomas
Colorado
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Texas
House
House Refuses to Defer Call on 18 Year Olds
Dramatic debate in the House featured Tilson and four marines in the gallery as evidence that 18 year olds can serve. Senators discussed work or fight amendments while Wilson sought to defeat youth call restrictions. A final vote was delayed as adjournment prevailed and notes of draft expansions circulated.
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Connecticut
Johnson
Washington
Madden
Illinois
Wilson
Martin
Simmons
Senate
House
Gregg
Texas
Congress
McCullouch
Ohio
Campbell
Kansas
German retreat reshapes war front toward Hindenburg line
War column notes Ludendorff’s failed last stand and German forces forced back to the March positions. Allied pressure and American entry tipped the war, with Paris and the channel at risk and German losses mounting despite early successes. Foch’s defense stabilizes French and Allied lines as American troops prove decisive.
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Old Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Autopsy Braces Murder Theory in Hall Case
An autopsy report described by Dr. Traynor is cited by the Post reporter as supporting a murder theory in the Hall case. The morning statement expresses satisfaction with the autopsy findings.
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Traynor
Hall
Wells
Post
British Drive Huns With Relentless Offensives
Paris reports front-line correspondents praising British assault, noting stout German resistance followed by rapid British momentum. They say British gains come village by village as they press onward, with future offensives sure to bring more victories once reserves are fully employed.
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Paris
Reuter
Italians Impress U S Naval Delegation On Italian Front
The United States Congress naval committee visiting the Italian front dined with King Victor Emmanuel and attended talks about presenting battle flags and medals. Americans praised the Italian troops, noting a regiment of young recruits displayed fine physical bearing during a stripped parade.
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Naval Committee
United States Congress
Victor Emmanuel
Montagnier Cleared as Spy to Join U S Army
Henry F. Montagnier of Terre Haute Indiana once arrested by Italian police as a spy has been exonerated in Berne Switzerland after three years. He was expelled from Italy in 1915 and now plans to enlist in the American army.
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Switzerland
Henry F. Montagnier
Terre Haute
Ind
Italy
Pope Did Not Bless Haiser's Work, Vatican Says
Rome August 23 Osservatore Romano denies reports that the Pope blessed the German Emperor's work in response to a telegram on his name day. The Vatican says the Pope thanked the Emperor for greetings and for the benediction the Emperor invoked on his own charitable work.
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Haiser
Rome
Vatican
Osservatore Romano
British Huns in Retreat Across French Front
British forces under Generals Byng and Rawlinson pushed a 23 mile front from the Cojeul to near Lihons in France. The Germans suffered heavy losses with hundreds captured while the British reported light casualties.
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France
Associated Press
Coreul
Ancre
Somme
Lihons
Byng
Rawlinson
Birt's Head Wash Promises Healthier Hair
Advert reads that white of eggs helps lather and trap dust for removal by rinsing. Birt's Head Wash lists white of eggs glycerin coconut oil and salicylic acid to soothe skin prevent dryness and add shine. Regular use is claimed to stop hair loss.
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Birt
Tent for Frog Pond Swimmers Suggested
A letter to the editor from Boston Dove kee proposes erecting a tent at Frog Pond to provide cover for children during disrobing before swimming, urging proper authorities to take action.
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Boston
Dove Kee
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