House Adjourns Battle Over Draft Age Measure
Washington Aug 23 champions of the House military committee plan to defer calling youths aged 18 and 19 as the manpower bill to extend draft age to 18 and 45 moves toward passage. The House adjourned amid a clash over an amendment on government employees, with a vote due tomorrow. Senate prospects remain hopeful for action before adjournment. Representative Tilson of Connecticut and four 18 year olds were staged to bolster the claim that younger men should be kept out until older volunteers join.
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Washington
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Kansas
Pope
Ive McKenzie
Minois
Johnson
Was
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Congressmen Fly High Over London In Battle Planes
Fragmentary report describes members of Congress traveling to London aboard military aircraft for a strategic planning event. Details are unreadable in the readable text but imply high level government defense talks and a formal visit.
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London
Axe Fatal Attack in House Ends in Hospital and Arrest
Mrs Jennieuhn of 42 Johnson Street was struck by her husband Stephen with an axe during a quarrel. She staggered into Szlavik and Stury’s grocery on Columbia Street and collapsed. Dr Clarry H Wels treated her wounds as police and ambulance searched for Stephen, who fled to his home. The victim and assailant remained unable to clearly explain the incident due to injuries.
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Stury
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Clarry H. Wels
Stephen Aout
Kuhn
Lernoon
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Ce Foansen Street
Amneses
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Weis
Labor Decision Imminent Says Walsh at Casino Meeting
Joint War Labor Board chairman Walsh told a workers meeting at the casino that a five day decision on labor policy will affect industries worldwide and all U S workers. He praised organizing rights and called for cooperation as the war nears its end, outlining how government action may shape workers' futures and the economy.
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Casino
Piidgeport
United States
Dermay
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Deionian
National War Labor Board
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Sheley York
Russia declares unified Siberian government under Bolshevik control
Aug 23 report states the State department observed that anti Bolshevik regimes at Omsk and Viadive are in accord, signaling virtually all Siberia under one government. Bolshevik forces, aided by former Gouin and Austrian prisoners, control a large Irkutsi area.
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Ainces
State Department
Omsk Amb
Siberia
Osmail
Irkutsi
Gouin
Exploding Boiler Scalds Worker at Crane Factory
A boiler in the West End Crane Ny plant power house exploded injuring James Rogna who lies near death at Bridgeport hospital. Gheorge Albert suffered serious facial and shoulder burns. both men were attended by Conchins and rushed to emergency care.
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James’ Rogna
Columbia Court
Bridgeport
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Rogna
Conchins
Imereeney Hospital
Allerton
Frank FH
Gavins
Rergency Hospital
Bomb attack reports in Cologne and Amsterdam cause deaths
A fragmentary report states all on board were killed and two severely injured after bombs dropped from airplanes in Cologne and Amsterdam. Private property damage is noted while an official announcement is said to have been received, with further details promised later.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Swedish Ship Held Up By Sub But Not Damaged
ATRANTIO DOE reports a Swedish ship halted by a submarine with no damage. chaotic notes mention papers, freighter crew, and unclear exchanges amid the incident. The fragmentary text references Crete, Patra, and various names in a turbulent wartime or maritime scramble.
Arey Aviators Hurt in Drop at Memphis Field
A Memphis field incident injured several Arey Aviators after a drop and engine trouble caused a spin. One crew member sustained a broken leg, with further injuries reported as the aircraft veered off. The scene was attributed to engine trouble and subsequent hard landing.
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Seth
Ayia
Park Mieht
Hoover urges food saving to aid Allies and Europe
Hoover arrives in New York stating the United States must continue feeding Allies and Europe. He outlines planned exports of nuts beer cereals and sugar next year, notes minimal rationing needed except for sugar and beer, and praises Allied women's harvest efforts while urging shared burdens and continued domestic conservation.
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New York
United States
Herbert Co. Hoover
Washington
England
Iflands
Ercover
Sherve
Schoover
Frrance
Weland
Italy
Pare
America
North Americca
Wast Indies
Soldier's Sister Receives Letters From French Maidens
A wartime note reports that a soldier's sister, Mae Pere tl and others, received two letters from French girls praising Allied efforts. The letters describe how French hosts aid soldiers and express affection for the troops, reflecting home-front sentiment and morale.
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Fai
Halle
Yuen Varad
Perth
Foch and Haig Press German Breakthroughs in France
Allied front reports show British and French forces driving deep into German lines from Arras to the Somme. British reach Pamilincourt and push toward Ervillers and Grocilles while taking thousands of prisoners. German defense collapses in many sectors as the line buckles near Noyon and the Somme salient, with heavy casualties and forfeited positions.
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Ervillers
St. Leger
Grocilles
Albert
Bapaume
Somme
Haig Celebrates Major Allied Victory Over German Forces
Field report recounts a six mile advance from Albert to Paandeaurt east of the Avere river. British lines pushed forward after repulsing a German counterattack, capturing Achiet-PeeGuiad and Baliacontt with numerous prisoners. Casualties and further gains noted as forces pressed toward the Anmere front, with heavy fighting around Corbeaurt and Casville.
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Achiet-PeeGuiad
Caerterad Phares Stateurone
Osby
Moreetah
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Ak Germar
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Eee
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Moseltos
Anmere
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Casville Uuitiallied
Corbeaurt
Cyclone Passes North Of British West Indies
A tropical cyclone moved north of the British West Indies. Shipping lanes were affected as vessels altered courses to avoid rough seas. No immediate reports of injuries or port closures were confirmed at press time.
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British West Indies
Germans Thrashed by British in France Front Battle
Aug 23 3 40 PM British Third and Fourth Armies under Byng and Rawlinson pressed on along a twenty mile front from the Cojeul to near Lihons. German losses included numerous towns and thousands taken prisoner with heavy casualties. Crown Prince Rupprecht ordered renewed defense but was driven back. one enemy battalion annihilated and 400 German dead noted on one tract. British losses described as extraordinarily light by comparison. Continued on Page Two.
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