Somme battlefield recaptured as Allied forces push forward
The article chronicles renewed Allied success on the Somme in 1918, noting British and French persistence amid German offensives. It cites heavy casualties, prisoner tallies, and frequent references to towns like Mam, Peronne, St Quentin, Cambrai, and La Fere as battles shift line by line toward a final grand advance.
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Arras
Sonne
Hindenburg
Channel
Paris
Somme
Germany
Pheory
Europe
Mam
Peronne
St. Quentin
Cambrai
la Fere
Love’s Vast Supply Returns to Me Despite Waste
Poet contemplates abundant affection that remains ready and returns, imagining love as a stored stock. He suspects his own lavish giving will rebound to him, even when spent freely, as desire and emotion persist beyond waste.
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Moe
Trans Atlantic Flight Feasibility Tops Aviation Debate
Washington August 25 aviation officials and aviators discuss whether American aeroplanes can fly the Atlantic to save tonnage. Experts cite ocean weather, engine reliability, and route choices from Newfoundland to Iberia, with Caproni and British authorities weighing in on viability and risks.
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Washington
Wat Department
Jsuropenan
Lance
Atlantic
Bourth
Giovanni Caproni
Caproni
Wilson
Cinneral Pershing
Wrcos
A. Caproni
Aeronauts
Ame
Torliy
Capuy i
William S. ‘Brancker
Royal Air Forc
Mso
Tyranece
Cook
Ayenther
Mnst
Newfoundlan
O the Agores
Amores
Perhagai
Portugal
Feanes
New York
Troland
Cireanland
Resson
Noewfanadiand
Treland
Wintek
Saelbveer
Hs Perebolosionefoet
At The Breakfast Table Rural musings mix with war chatter
The column blends household humor with world events as August winds down. It lampoons thrift stamps, draft jokes, suffragette protests, and neutral Spain while noting tall corn by rail crossings and a grim wartime mood, ending with a cheerful breakfast exhortation.
Courtesy and warning from McAdoo on rail service
Director General McAdoo issues a timely warning to railroad men and assurance to the public that insolence and indifference by public enterprise employees will not be tolerated. He notes complaints since government control and cites rude responses to riders. He says courtesy must prevail in government railroads and praises businesslike conduct with travelers.
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McAdoo
Irie Railroad
New Haven
Pacifists Not Wanted in Washington Politics
The piece argues that pacifists should not remain in U S legislative halls, noting Miss Rankin’s defeat in Montana for the Senate endorsement, condemning her anti war vote and tears. It calls for Spartan duty and sacrifices, labeling pacifists as enemies and warning against mercy for alleged murderers.
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Washington
Miss Rankin
House of Representatives
Senate
Montana
America
Micheael
Mississippi Redeemed by Democratic Primaries Defeat
Mississippi Democrats redeem themselves after Bparer Vardaman’s disgraceful rule. Congresswoman Pat Harrison appears as Williams’s likely successor, a capable eightterm House veteran turning thirty seventh this August. Vardaman’s war record and demagogue tactics are condemned as a national shame.
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Mississippi
Ile
Cougressmiain
Pat Jarrison
John Sharp Williams
Lis
Vardanian
Nebraska's Duty Repubs Back Norris for Senate
Nebraska Republicans praised George W Norris for another Senate term while opposing war measures. The editorial says the state should replace Norris by electing the Democratic candidate to clear the blot on Nebraska.
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Nebraska
George W. Norris
United States
Norris
School days approach as board recalls new term begins
The Board of Education urges students and teachers that school will resume in September. The break was shorter and different this year, but scholars and teachers say the time offered valuable lessons in accomplishment and self denial and will help them tackle duties more effectively.
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Azores
Fly Islands
Blendoan
London
Constantinople
Paris
Eisa
Alps
Haleniki
Constanta
Jane Onoursh
Turkish War Office
Manarad
T Satenski
Ranide Pras
Butha
Inmans
Soeranid
Onr
France
Board of Education
Uie Jeng
Usue
Dry Bill Nears Ratification In Congress
The draft text outlines a constitutional amendment to enforce prohibition as of next year. Supporters expect swift approval in the state legislatures and Senate action. President Wilson is not anticipated to oppose the plan.
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Charress
Mia
Senate
Tressen
Wilson
Veteran Sergeant Praises 26th Division Frontline Efforts
A Bridgeport based veteran sergeant lauds the 26th Division and New England troops in France. He recalls enlistment in January and having two brothers in France, expressing pride in Connecticut and Old New England’s contributions to the war effort.
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Sergeantroderick Knight
Aero Squadron
Tsaterts Wield
Louake
Arkansais
Connecticut
New Mogan
Ming
France
New
Silda
Sania
Chem
United States
Deaths of Willins Family Probed by Court
Lawrence Boss reports authorities in Mayonne NT probe the deaths of four Viking family members linked to the day’s investigation into I Gay of Andover. A university expert report was submitted. district attorney plans further action as nursing aide Jayonne May Keeis faces possible charges related to earlier deaths.
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Lawrence
Mayonne
Attor Ienty Jr. Wells
Gayonne
I. Gay
Andover
Gece Eixharnest
Tarvyard University
Airs
Baossic May &Keeis
Jayonne
Iran
Ali
Lionson's new occupation is the establishing of classes in fac
Vansen plans to open schools inside factories to educate workers and boost productivity. The Bridgeport Trade School and related efforts appear linked to labor and industrial modernization. The article notes a push to provide instruction within workplaces and mentions community figures and local regions.
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Bridgeport
Schoel
Sotall Speeja
Pepierkal
Peretareret Aay
Herbert J
Connecticut
Western Minera Wii
Dave
Teerse Wither
Cebeesiydy
Jake Piteodhids
Aeppligmans
Tresskie
Lionson
Fac
Voluntary Enlistments Barred Paving War Effort
A garbled wartime item notes enforced enlistment policies and navy service details. It references Josephus and Marine corps involvement, with scattered phrases about volunteers, registration, and naval duties. The text is incomplete but suggests constrained voluntary enlistments amid the war effort and governmental actions.
Appointment turmoil clouds district clerk election fight
A fragmented report notes contention over the district clerk position and the appointment of supervisors. The text mentions former officials and a push to address governance concerns amid unclear timelines and local political maneuvering.
Decision in Suit Over Main Street Store Withheld
The Superior court reserved a decision yesterday afternoon on the petition of Goldin Clothes Shop Inc for an injunction to stop the Main and Gold streets store owners from ejecting the clothiers. The occupants claim continuation of summary proceedings by the owners Daniel Silver Charles Levin and Lewis Levin against renewing the lease held by Goldin. The owners seek eviction while the clothiers contest and seek renewal terms for three years.
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Tut Curtis
Goldin Clothes Shop, Inc
Main and
Gold Streets
Prems
Saniel Silver
Chartes Levin
Lewis Levin
Goldly Concern
August Wolast
Borglem Defendants in Suit for Judgment Gains
A suit in the Sabevies Court centers on sculptor Utzon Boerglum of Stanford and charges against the government linked to construction disputes. The New York action seeks $15,575.58 from Mores Juni in the New York state supreme court as a precedent for the attached estate and funds in Stamford banks. The case notes the sculptor’s estate and money being attached and referenced Crecha-Stoval recruits joining the South UVLO Oversigns.
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Utzon Boerglumw
Stanford
Attcrart Construction
Opiais
Tas Deen
Ltrs
Yorks
Sabevies
New York
Mores Juni
New York State
Stamford
Stemford
Traction Magnates Refuse Arbitration on Wage Demands
Boston era report shows traction magnates decline to arbitrate wage disputes affecting rail workers in Middlesex and Weston. union leaders warned of a midnight work stoppage impacting twenty two activities and travel across the company lines.
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Boston
Aig
Silor
Willough Lowhard
Cen Lavos
Cra
Middlesex
Tod Wrewton Oallece Ommibwats
James Tu
Tia
Antes Dent
Camployes
Antles
Emma
Gksutten
London Cops Threaten Strike Over Pay Grant
London policemen threaten to strike after Evening News reports a pay raise was granted to officers. Dispatch notes the move follows alleged haste and disputes over the grant timing and implementation.
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London
London Metropolitan Police
Evening News
German Losses Expected at Million Scale in August
LONDON Aug 29 Experts here estimate German losses in August may exceed two million and could reach three million. Figures are derived from published German reports and wartime dispatches, reflecting heavy material and personnel tolls amid intensified combat on multiple fronts.
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Lonton
Italian communique on enemy actions and prisoner status
A terse Italian communique states that enemy efforts were repelled by allied fire, with prisoners taken. Reconnaissance parties on the northern slopes of an unspecified region and areas north of Cel dels were dispersed, as past actions were described as averted.
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Bari
Imo
Cel Dels
City Aldermen Committee Meeting Tonight
The ceremony notes a committee meeting of Aldermen in the Content Council chamber at o'clock. Various matters of interest to the committee will be addressed. The issues from the last meeting will be reviewed.
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Ceramts
Aldermanis
Content Council
Varius
Thes Board of Aldermen
Gossipy 191?) US Senate race notes and party picks
Former Governor Cole L Blease is out as a Senate candidate and South Carolina Democrats rally behind Urey. Jease, famed for prison clemency, questions his potential as a senator. New York Republicans name five women for office in weak districts. Michigan primaries see Henry Ford challenged by Truman Newberry, with Wilson's influence cited.
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Cole L. Blease
United States Senate
South Carolina
Urey
Jease
New York City
Ienry Ford
United States
Michigan
Navy
Truman Ef. Newberry
Tienry Ford
Wilson
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