House panel approves eight billion dollar revenue bill
Washington August 1 The house committee approved a comprehensive eight billion dollar revenue bill authorizing excise taxes on tobacco, cigars, theatres and amusements, billiard halls and bowling alleys. A one percent tax on mail order retail sales over 100000 yearly was approved along with a six percent uniform rate on Pullman seats and fares. The committee projects about 1090 million in excise revenue and rejected proposed half percent hit on chain store sales and child labor constraints in manufacturing.
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Kitchen
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Chile
Bulgarian King Fears Turkey Break. Monarch Fleeing Paris
Zurich dispatch says King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and the royal family left Sofia a week ago with their whereabouts unknown. The departure may reflect concern over public reaction as Turkey and Bulgaria reportedly near a break over Balkan territorial divisions.
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War gap closing in Vienna reaction on American aid
A Viennese newspaper Arbeiter Zeitung laments there is no hope of ending the war with their forces, stating that America has filled the Russian gap, as Basle reports on the ongoing conflict and shifting Allied dynamics.
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Vienna
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Arbeiter Zeitung
Lloyd George urges allied unity for postwar terms
London August 1 Premier Lloyd George told 200 National Union of Manufacturers members that Britain must maintain complete accord with its dominions and with America to shape postwar terms. He warned the enemy must face strict economic conditions and stressed a league of nations and allied victory. He noted raw materials and transport will require coordination and that the world despises German actions.
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Leagues of Nations
Paris
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Great Britain
Allied Reserves Reach New High Since March Offensive
London reports fresh allied reserves at their peak for the first time since March 21, outnumbering German reserves despite German front superiority. French booty includes extensive pontoon material gathered north of the Marne. German aim to cross the river strongly toward Paris is noted.
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Allied Guns Gain Rail Range in France Front Fight
Allied forces under Mangia advance near the Ourèg river and Grand Rozoy with French and British units, seizure of Grand Rozoy, Plessiere wood, and closeness to Basoches railroad. American troops push center of Rheims Soissons salient, gripping Nesles and Bois Meuniere as Meuniere wood falls to heavy guns.
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Food Situation Improved But Allies Must Maintain Economy
A joint resolution from the U S, Britain, Italy, and wartime food officials urges continued restrained consumption and increased production in North America and allied Europe. It says economy and elimination of waste will enable transport of essential goods and strengthen supplies for the front, stressing preparedness for harvest failures and emergency drafts.
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German counter attacks repulsed along Ue Durcq river
General Pershing reported the counter offensives by German forces along the Ue Durcq river were renewed during the night Tuesday but repulsed. Assaulting parties briefly penetrated and American lines near Seringues et Nesles were cut off with members killed wounded or captured.
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British Capture 5000 Germans in July War News
London reports a British official account stating about 5 000 German troops were captured in July. The dispatch references ongoing actions and troop movements with terse military wording and unclear specifics.
Germans Rush Reinforcements On Aisne Marne Front
Aviators report German reinforcements including tanks as American heavy guns pound Nesles and Meurhe woods. Observers describe dense German forces behind the lines and extensive barbed wire as fighting shifts between Sergy and Sernges with gains for American infantry and artillery.
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Allies Press German Positions Near Soissons in Night Fight
Allied and German forces clash on the western edge of the Soissons Rheims salient as darkness falls. British and French troops attack from 4 am with tanks, storming woods villages and hill positions. Hill 205 and villages Courdeux Serevenay and Cramoiselies fall as prisoners are taken and forward guns aid the assault.
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German Admiral Foresees British Fleet Destruction
Amsterdam August 1 The German naval staff chief Admiral Von Horten foresees sinking the British fleet by U boats. The sensational prediction is reported as a warning to the allies and a boast in the German press.
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Amsterdam
von Holtsendorff
Allied Forces Push German Lines on Soissons Front
Allied American French and British troops drive back German crown prince forces from the Soissons to Fere en Tardenois region. Key gains include Viergex and Meuiniere wood, trapping Germans at the bottom of the trap V near St Gemme. About 600 Germans captured. Americans likely central in the battle.
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British War Effort Narrows to Leave Men in Isles
Washington reports Lord Curzon quoted figures showing 7,000,600 Britons in foreign theatres and only troops in Britain are men on leave or in depots. The statistic frames the manpower strain of Britain’s war effort amid ongoing redeployments.
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Allied push deepens German retreat on Vesle front
Western Allied forces press the German line in the Alane-Marne sector as American divisions gain on the Ourcq and Vesle fronts. British and French units exploit gains at Chelmont-Butte while 600 prisoners are reported in one sector signaling a retreat ahead of advancing Allied columns.
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British Bomb Towns Hard Hit as Clouds Alter Targets
Allied dispatch reports August 1 bombing runs by a British bomber squadron over Cologne under cloud cover. Bombs fell on Cologne factories causing a fire after the cloud shift redirected the mission. A second formation targeted the Treves railway but faced heavy enemy fire with three aircraft believed destroyed and several returning damaged.
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