Offensive slows up in Soissons salient
A wartime dispatch reports German advances pause as 4,000 prisoners are claimed captured recently and 24,000 Allied troops taken since July. Fires indicate village destruction as Germany eyes a northward push. Von Eichhorn assassination in Kiev also noted amid rising tensions. American and French forces report artillery activity and air engagements on the Aisne Marne front with renewed reconnaissance and limited gains.
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von Eichhorn
Ukraine
Kiev
Aisnemarne
P.m
Associated Press
Degoutte
China
Seriges
Sergy
Paris
Oise
Montdidier
Antheuil
Verdar
France
Montsec
Woevre
Berlin
Chaims
Faures
Alaly
Ottedal
Sted Bordsyn
Rheims-Soissons
Ada
Merris
Ypres
Albert
Somme
Mere-on-Tardenois
Ion
Iong
Yville-En-Pardenois
Bierlin
London
Biet
Warm Welcome For Draft Train Arrives at Syracuse Camp
In Syracuse a draft train brought a crowd of volunteers and Red Cross workers to greet arrivals. Dozens of women and men passed through, with sandwiches, cake, and candy provided. The train halted for half an hour as aid was distributed and soldiers prepared for assignment to camps. Reports say many newcomers traveled from cities including New York and Pennsylvania and many states are sending registrants to join the service.
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Syracuse
Ed Cross
Red Cross
Tues
Walt Wee Gattis
Walt Wee Gattis Got Into Beg Vt Tou
W. I
Carnoetl- At
York
Mermasylvainia
Ulinels
Ohio
West Virginia
South Corolina
American Jewish Legion Arrives in Palestine
New York reports that the American Jewish Legion has arrived in Palestine to join the Jewish regiments. The unit, trained in Canada and fueled by Zionist support, will participate with allied forces and bolster Jewish security operations in the region.
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American Jewish Legion
Palestine
New York
Amerie
Canada
Miilieh Forees
Enrollment Here For Nurse Corps Continues Steady Enrollment
Enrollment for the nurse corps shows steady growth as volunteers from Waterbury and surrounding areas join the effort. The effort aims to fill both civilian training roles and military service, with a preferred class ready for assignment anywhere in the United States and a smaller deferred class offering limited service.
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United
Sirhes
Suilent Nirse
thesseHel
Willard Leek
Wormers
State Council
Oor Defense
Miss Rourke
Margaret Rourke
Waterbury
New T Haven
Wartford
Bleck
Nurges
Jso
Ieacepe Nanas
Elkner
United States
Racing Game at Saratoga Boom For the Sport
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a racing scene at Saratoga with many misread names and terms. It mentions horses, stakes, breeders, and events but is unreadable in places. Readable points include horses, owners, and a focus on racing stakes and locations around Saratoga during a busy meeting.
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Saratoga
Sub Stations Ready for Echoels W Contest
Public call invites all schools to enter a saving stamp contest with prizes for top sellers. Participants include schoolchildren from various institutions, with awards such as silver medals for leading sellers. The event lists multiple station locations and pledge requirements, noting prizes funded by the Savings War Committee and urging broad community involvement.
Germany Faces Hardest Trial Ahead Says Reichstag President
July 31 dispatch from Amsterdam reports Nievir Fehrenbach, president of the German reichstag, urging courage and declaring confidence in German victory as Allied forces press. Despite distant prospects, he appeals for steadfast resolve and warns against American aid hampering a swift disaster for enemies. Military updates indicate German units in the Atlantic theater remain mobilized as plans unfold.
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Amsterdan
Reichstag
Nievr Fehrenbach
Ireiberg
Obituary for George C Havens Father and City Leader
Services for George C Havens, father of Telmer Havens and long time local leader, will be held at 4 pm with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Havens, born November 6, 1881 in Soutersland, lived on the coast nearly 60 years and worked at the Wilson Sewing Machine Company before retiring. He served on the city council and in the old era, shaping local politics and industry. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and several heirs. The memorial service and burial follow a period of public service and community involvement.
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George C. Havens
Telmer TH. Havens
Mihteation
Willige Street
Mountain Vireva
Alex Faite Ntisett
Weil
Viaveus
Havers
Bern
Souers
Alliand
Ble
Havens
M. Alten
Hartin
Tedae
Anthony Arn Viereck's War Expert and Boston Journal Plot
A Wall Street era report details Anthony Arn Viereck described as a war expert and publisher figure linked to pro German editorial efforts. It covers testimony by George Sylvester Viercek, Bernard Derberg, Hugo Schiweitzer, and others on attempts to finance and control German sympathetic coverage and a potential sale of the Boston Journal to German interests.
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Anthony Ansons
Moston Dominal
Stdward A
Loyening
Geerge Sylvester Viercek
Hecker
Viercek
Thevles
Ware, Jr
Medseeker
Boston
Arnoux
Neat
New York
Cavner
Ware
Becker
Bernhard Derberg
J Tn
Hugo Schiweitzer
Boston Journal
de BR. Wuerty
Oyer Chemient eConipying
Duiddmund
Vor Mach
Ab Dare Ward
Weston
Jiis
Ritter
Leckers
Shewi
Tutter
Grease Fire Strikes Hudson Hotel Causes Large Blaze
A kitchen grease fire at Hudson's hotel caused about 10,000 dollars in damage. Flames spread from the kitchen to other rooms, but workers managed to control the blaze with water after cutting through floors and tearing up partitions. No injuries reported.
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Hudson’s Hotel
Waterbury Institution
Wathur Bers
Theomish Hudson
Sindiean
Objective to kill, says Gen. Marc Worston report
Fragmented wartime dispatch outlines Allied cost and strategy. US spending near 1,200,000,000 daily war-cost figures and Britain’s outlay around 834,075,000 weekly. Reports describe American and Allied troop dispositions, lines held, and planned offensives as Gen. Marc Worston stresses the objective to kill and pressure German positions while detailing logistics and political pressures of the Allied war effort.
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Worstington
Adienne
Rita
Treasury
United States
Great
Britain
Further Federal Equipment Program for Guard Units Described
The War Department outlines conditions for local guard units to receive rifles and gear. Requirements stress community representation by officers, service and defense motives, and readiness across territories. Governors must draft comprehensive organization, instruction, and inspection plans aligned to needs and state laws.
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Ordnance Dep Partment
Can Piete
Wersonnel
Knawn
Puteionsa
Trier
Olimbin
Cregua
Pniberiay Rey
Ars
Castine
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Bayer E KT
Hudson
Bayer
Baranton
VIS Coompaisa
Revesau
Pemdainee
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Robertson
Allied
England
Echoels
Ethoer
Court Exchange
Schoaal
Broad Street
Mowle Sitio
Acopne
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Stratford Fon
Baye Street
Huy
Ryder Sa
Sheetal
Mitton
Ho Yi
Selim Nan
Mearden
Germany
Martinis
Agi
Washington
Nc Central
Alvrina Corps
Lonit
Carmerivy
Sens
Gearezc O. Havens
Irene Ertitchen
Phar Me
Wwe
Lordraeum Af
Mlehrbet
Peters
Yubiene Sterling
Bigebdes
Uber Memorial
Mounts
Anthony Arn Viereck
German Information Bureau
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U.S
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Gaim
Aiza
Gur
RR von Pt
Mens
Ori
Carhead
Neal Atigain
Oures
Halitant Butte
Biel
Ak Lessor
Michely
Army
Otis
Berg
Oh Announes
Vile Eid Oupay
Mutual Tires
S&cl
Greece
Mupoal Tie & Rubber CO
Bridgeror
Tarantues
N, Chica
Hbyes
Bivens Lata
Mg Barat
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