British and French Continue Progress in Somme Offensives
Allied forces report gains on the Somme front with French and British troops advancing near Jancourt Epenancourt and Couvry while capturing prisoners. British and French lines push toward the Canal du Nord and the Aisne plateau as air and artillery actions intensify across northern France and Belgium.
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Somme
Paris
Jenancourt
War Office
Canal du Nord
Epenancourt
Couvry
Noyon
Salency
Ailette
L Aisne
Viola
Wesses
Stont
Evenin
Vardar
Battefield
Pieosy
Nevering Canal
Nayon
Soissons
Aisne
Chemin Des Dantes
Laon Ani Laitere
Bens
Flanders
Lens
Vance
Ys Salient
Richebourg St. Vaast
Lia Basses
Fistnires
Steenwereck
Wulverghem
Drocourt
Moeuvres
Gereincourt
Marshal Haig
Lecluse
Humanecourt
Arrans
Aloy
Baralie
Lihine
United States
Sovertuniesk
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Siberia
New England Coal Production Nears Allotment Targets
The general committee of coal operators reported progress in the first third of the year, noting 8,449,668 tons of prepared anthracite allotted to New England from April 1 to July 31, with 4,300,506 tons delivered. Several states exceeded their allotments to ensure adequate winter supply, while Canada shipments reached 1,251,042 tons against 1,200,008 allotted. Central and Northwestern states delivered 1,780,856 of 2,002,318 allotted, and problems in lower lakes and midwest shipping may adjust totals as shortages are addressed.
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New England
Reis
Canada
Central
Norihiwestern
New Draft Rules Keep Age Limits for Men unchanged
Washington reports no change to the basic draft rules for men under the new age limits. Tra vost Crowder said the selection principle for those aged up to the new maximum will stay, with adjustments in details for certain industries and older registrants. General March and Crowder briefed President Wilson, who sought full details of the manpower measure and its operation.
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Washington
Travost
General Crowder
White House
General March
March
Cuwender
Wilson
Vilae Tine at Lyric theatre opens weeklong run
Theatre notes Tayrica revian presents Vilae Tine a springtime youth tale by Jane Cowl and Jane MOP fin at the Lyric. Clay Clements as Dieurenin luiythe with Allie Clempant as the heroine and Grant Erwin Keith Phean in supporting roles. The company’s strong cast and vivid character work draw applause and promise a popular engagement each evening. next up is Johnny Get Your Gam.
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Revian
Lyric Theatre
Pol Mill Agemrent del Jmsliee
Jane Cowl
Jane Mopfin
Clay Clements
Dieurenin Luiythe
Ollie
Remy Miubd
Amd
Churmin
Grant Erwin
Keith Pheanas
Willittie Biverrus
Mad
Withsh
Vive Mb J
Johnny
Saaconion
Wotan Defense Crumbles as British Pressure Rises
British forces near the Canal du Nord push forward after a hard fight, driving German troops from village outskirts and capturing prisoners. German position shows signs of collapse as Allied artillery and air power disrupts rear areas and prevents organized resistance.
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oSed
Drocourt
Canal du Nord
Britaing
Hamblain Lez Pres
Viloy En Artois
Ite
Avrog-Canbiat
Aloe
Lois
Sone Stange
Keenna
Arma-Cambras
Tiimsparte
Giuel
Germany
Czecho-Slovaks Recognized by U S and Chase Incident
The United States recognizes the Czecho-Slovak nation, aiding their вой against Germany and Austria-Hungary, while a separate crime report describes Parker's 15-vehicle chase and arrest for auto theft in Brooklawn, with involvement of Patrolmen Kiernan and Meaney and neighbor witnesses.
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William Pauker
Brooklawn Park
Jacob Welsman
Hamilton Street
Main Street
Cannon Street
Parker
Kiernan and
Meaney
Wordin Avenue
State Street
Third Precinct
Waisman
Wiernan
Daniel Brennan
Worth Avenue
Sinte Atenel
Weisman
Bread-Crusher Chases Objector With Long Knife
Abdol Rouge of 672 Main street faced charges after chasing Harry Daniels with a large kitchen knife in Hoare's store over remarks about baking bread. A storekeeper reportedly struggled with the knife before Rouge was arrested. both men await city court action.
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Abdol Rouge
Main Street
Harry Daniels
Daniels
Rouge
Ana
Hoare
Bridgeport Men Awarded Commissions In Training Camp
Two Bridgeport residents Sergeant Albert Cho Dow and Corporal Wilfort Wright are listed among those commissioned as second lieutenants in the fourth officers training schott at Camp Vie, with Stratford residents Wayne Austin and Hazel A Thompson mentioned in related notes. The article describes others serving in the same unit and references ongoing battles along the Hindenburg line, noting heavy losses on both sides.
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Albert Cho Dow
Yale Street
John d Tageerk
Connecticut Avenue
Bard Prirate Lewis J. Calhoun
Universadte
Maine
Vreuinines Uearps
Tordship Manor
Campee
Wayne 1
Austin
Wingstreet
Stratford
Wilfort Wright
Paltervson Avenue
Ser
Hindenburg
Whitman Wins Easily in New York GOP Primary
Charles Whitman secures Republican nomination for a third term as New York governor, defeating Merton E. Lewis amid a close statewide contest. Alfred E. Smith wins Democratic nod decisively as women vote for the first time, with participation high though exact figures unclear.
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al Smith
New York
Charles
Whitman
Alfred E.smith
Board of Allertion of
Burix
Merton E. Lewis
Whitan
Anti-Siicon League
Dity
Smith
Wiliam Church Osborn
Osborn
Garrett Tity
Women Mace Party
Aits
Miss Hay
Occupation of Lens Unconfirmed in London
TQNDGN Sept 3 The report of the German evacuation and the British occupation of Lens current here today is not confirmed by any official source and seems premature. Haig's message from British headquarters mentions only a slight advance of outposts with fighting in progress in the suburbs according to a late report.
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Lens
Marshal Haig
Yunce
Mexican Pursuit of Villa Aims at Bandits After Daylong Battle
In Paso Texas on the embassy report, about 600 Mexican troops chased Francisco Villa and his band after an all day engagement on Thursday. About 200 Villa supporters were killed at Dilar de Gancho where the Villaists lived, while regulars suffered roughly 120 casualties, according to an American arriving today.
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Jacob B. Willisome
Vincant’s Hospital
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Frank Thar
Williams
Flo
Givlas
Tell Paso
Tesxas
Franciscon
McAdoo Plans New England Inspection Tour
Director General McAdoo leaves today for a multi state inspection tour through North‑Gansland and Pennsylvania. In New York he will meet district directors and later inspect terminal facilities in Boston and the Cape Cod area. A Pittsburgh railroad officials meeting is planned for next week after a possible stop in the Allegheny region.
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Washington
McAdoo
Norlh Gansland
Pennsylvania
New York
Federal Mintwausers
Hoston
Maine
New Haven
New England
Boston
Cape
Bofera
McAdoo Planns
Pocahontas
Lemon Juice Freckle Cream Ad Calls Sun Safe Skin
An advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with three ounces of Orchard White to create a quarter pint cosmetic for freckles sunburn tan and complexion fade. It claims gentle massage daily will vanish freckles windburn and sunburn, yielding clear white skin at low cost with harmless ingredients.
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