French Push Lines Beyond Gury And Roye Threaten Noyon
Allied forces report heavy bombardment of Chaulnes and Roye with French advances toward Lassigny and Noyon. German retreat rumors circulate as British and French units press along the Oise valley. Haig cites 25,000+ prisoners and 600 guns captured since August 8, with heavy aerial losses noted on both sides.
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Noyon
Roye
Oise
Soissons
Rheims
Ypres
Albert
Vesle
Fismette
Fismelte
Honig
London
Montdidier-Amiens
Fourth Army
Field Marshal Haig
Huns Clash in 1914 Trenches near Bois des Loges
French headquarters report intense fighting as German forces cling to the western and southern edges of Chiescourt and the hills between Lassigny and the Vise. French troops hold Gury Meureuil La Motte and Canny sur Mata with enemy trenches near Bois du Leges.
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Francis
Atte
Chiescourt
Lassigny
Vise
von Latier
Gury
Meureuil
la Motte
Canny Sur Mata
Canny
Bois Dua Leges
Iid
Germans Try To Retreat In Disorder At The Aisne
German troops continue efforts to retreat toward the Aisne in a disorderly fashion amid artillery and gas shelling. Observers say the line shows no permanent withdrawal yet as Americans press the front near Fismette and Verdun areas.
Tax changes clamp down on business income and luxury items
The article outlines a 10 percent tax on jewelry containing platinum plus a separate manufacturers tax, with vendor record-keeping to trace platinum. An occupational tax targets businesses over thresholds, excluding clerks, farmers, clergy, teachers, and machinists. An amended income tax covers earnings abroad. Proposals include higher taxes on large personal incomes and estates, plus oil well depletion studies and telecommunication levies.
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Canada
Wella
American Army Takes Over Line Front
Article notes American forces gain front line autonomy equal to British and French leaders under Marshal Foch. It discusses expected Pershing corps appointments, corps roles as mobile reserves, and potential joint American French British actions on the Western Front. It mentions high-level command structure and anticipated operations if offensives proceed.
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Douglas Haig
General Petain
Marshal Foch
Pershing
Ligectt
Heserve
Dolunter Igell
Furbo
Praed
Mione
Mail carrier badly hurt by auto at Devon
Harry Palmer a 47 year old mail carrier from Devon was struck by a car driven by Mauries Genstein of SAT Hallett Street at Devon corner near Two Oak last evening. Palmer, rushed to Bridgeport hospital with two fractured elbows, rest in hospital and condition listed as serious but improving.
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Harry Palmer
Devon
Bridgeport
Mauries Genstein
Je Wel
Ferdinand of Bulgaria Feels Greatly Depressed
Geneva Aug 13 The Der Mint newspapers report Ferdinand at Nauheim often in tears and greatly depressed. A German mental expert was sent from Berlin by order of Emperor William to Nauheim to assist.
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Geneva
der- Mint
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Nauheim
Berlin
William
Eventful Trip Made By Mineola Flyers
Dayton Ohio August 13 Man Jor C Kk Hhinehart and Captain Fred Harvey flying from Mineola reached here at 10 26 o clock tonight reporting an une ventful trip.
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Dayton
Ohio
Manjor C. KK. Hhinehart
Fred Harvey
Mineola
U Boats Discussed At Cabinet Meet
Cabinet records reveal torpedo gyroscopes can be set to circle before discharge. Reports say U boats may use gas attacks as part of their frightfulness. Six sailors from the coast guard station on Smith's Island fainted after gas exposure, with no confirmed submarines involved. Sailors from the schooner Cruiser describe sighting a submarine firing on other vessels and abandoning ship in a dory. Rescue crews saved seven from Kellance off Provincetown, while On Time and Oldtime confusion left others unaccounted. Survivors dispute details, noting vessel sizes, armaments, and travel distances as they recount attacks along the New England coast.
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Attachk
Virginia
Navy Department
Coast Guard
Smith's Island
North Carolina
Department
Nantucket
Mass
Georges Tanks
Great Round Shoal
Oldtime
Tima
Stark
Pnemy
Loston
Survivora
New England
Ocd
Amart
Amart— Ei
Swevivors
bPhie
Balais
Improvements in Offensive Methods Urged by Ludendorff Order
A captured Ludendorff directive, dated June, stresses economizing men and maintaining offensive momentum. It urges avoiding dense formations, reducing casualties, creating centers of resistance when trenches fail, and warns against risky counterattacks if the enemy breaches lines. It links to von Hutier's earlier warnings on Germany’s strained economy and food relief obligations.
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von Hutier
Germany
American steamer torpedoed off coast
Washington August 13 The steamer Henry S Kel logg was torpedoed by a German submarine off the New Jersey coast according to a Navy department report received late tonight No details were available but it was presumed the vessel remained afloat
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Washington
Henry S. Kellogg
New Jersey
Navy Department
Zealous Lake Plant workers win Navy honor certificates
Take Torpedo Boat company employees who worked July 4 for the government receive engraved certificates of honor from Navy officials and General Pershing. They reported at 7, worked until 10, then celebrated and returned home, praised for selfless service in the war effort.
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Take Torpedo Boat Company
Navy Department
Navy
Pershing
Health Department Faces Rent Hike During Move
The Health Department must pay an extra five dollars monthly for the suite in the First Bridgeport National Bank Building until the Wel fare building is ready. Rising labor and material costs are given as the reason. They will rent at least one more month, with move anticipated in September to the new building at Main Street Madison and Washington avenues. Lease expires August 15. A separate note: officials will address smoke, noise, and drainage complaints at the Warmers' Party on North Avenue. a smoke condenser will be installed and drainage/noise remedied. All commissioners attended except Dr Frank Stevens serving in France. A few hearings capped the meeting.
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Health Department
Bridgeport National Bank
Health Board
Ammierinis
Main Street
Madison
Washington Avenues
North Avenue
Frank Stevens
France
It isn’t the way you look at other women
It isn’t the way you look at other women that makes your wife mad. It is the way you don’t look at her.
Submarine Mystery Reported Near Gowanus Canal
In Brooklyn, federal officers and police uncovered a submarine hidden on Canal Bank, later revealed to have been knocked down and boxed. Authorities found nearly 500 boxed automobiles and machinery. U S Marshal Power stated the material was consigned to the Japanese Imperial government of Russia for further investigation.
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Russia
Brooklyn
New York
Gowanus Canal
United States
Alirshal Power
Large War Orders Hit Bridgeport Firms Again
Bridgeport manufacturers receive large contracts from the Army and Navy Departments. Smuth and Egge Manufacturing will supply leather punches to the general store depot. Armstrong Manufacturing to furnish adjustable stocks and drill and pipe threading machinery. Crane Company to provide gate valves. American Chain Company supplies chain and shackles. Bridgeport Electrical Manufacturing Company delivers knife switches and wire connectors. Harvey Hubbell, Inc. provides sockets.
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Bridgeport
Army
Navy Department
Washington
Smuth and Egge Manufacturing Company
General One Sineer
Armstrong Manfacturing Company
Crane Company
American, Chain Company
Bridgeport Electrical Manufacturing Company
Quartermaster's
Harvey Hubbell, Inc
State War Savings stamps sales dip in state
State sales of War Savings stamps declined on Monday while city sales rose notably. State totals reached 25168.94 dollars, with city sales at 7018.89 dollars.
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