Frantic German Counter Blows Fail to Halt Allied Advance
Allied forces surge from Arras to Soissons as German counter blows collapse. British and French troops push toward Dousi Cambrai and Peronne while Roye falls, with 21000 British and 11000 French captives reported. Vesle front sees heavy fighting as Americans struggle at Bazouches and Fismette. Canadian and Scottish units advance south of the Scarpe as Haig reports rapid German retreat and British gains across Picardy.
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Arras
Soissons
Dousi
Cambrai
Somme
Fismette
Stampede Over Prohibition Vote Nears July 1919 Compromise
Washington Aug 37 With an informal consensus to enforce nationwide bone dry prohibition from July 1919 leaders from wet and dry camps favor a compromise delaying the date. The plan proposes beer and wine manufacture stop May 1 1919 instead of November 1 1918. Senate vote possible tomorrow or by Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Sila
Shepherd
Texas
Nogales violence claims American officers in border clash
In Nogales Sonora on August 27 fighting left one American officer dead and another wounded severely. Captain J H Hungerford was killed and Lieut Col Fred Hetman shot and continued to command. About twenty five Americans and many civilians were injured. A truce was agreed until 7 am. General De Cavelle left Douglas to restore order.
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Douglas
Ariz
General de Cavelle
Arizona
At & P.m
Nogales
Sonora
Fred Hetman
Crotehea
J. H. Hungerford
Ccivilian
Jaston Reddock
Loke W.lofton
Ure
Parnery
Tape Talon
Henry C. Caron
Saratoga Springs
Lockwood
Blease Leading in South Carolina Senate Nomination
Returns from about one-fourth of counties in South Carolina show Nat Igal leading former Governor Cole L Blease in the Democratic senatorial nomination race as 20 000 of 126 000 votes reported from Columbia.
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Cole Blease
South Carolina
Arctic Explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson Passes Circle City
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, noted for discovering the Blond Eskimos, was at Circle City last night on his way up the Yukon toward Juneau and southeastern Alaska, according to advices received.
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Juneau
Alaska
Associated Press
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Circle City
Yukon
Pacifist Congressmen Confront British Military Handling
Aug. 27. Representative Charles H. Dillon of South Dakota and Ernest Lundeen of Minnesota, critics of the war, faced British authorities when attempting a visit to the front. The pair voted against the war resolution and were scrutinized after discussions aboard ship prompted naval and army inquiries into their remarks. The investigation continues.
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Associated Press
Falls
Charles H., Dillon
South
France
Hhat Gangresamen
Sucha Mater
Henry Ford Winner on One Ticket in Michigan
Detroit August 28 An incomplete and unofficial returns across lower Michigan show Truman Newberry leading Henry Ford for the Republican nomination to the US Senate Ford also seeks the Democratic nomination but fears James Helme on early returns Osborne and Sampson are also named in the race Ford faces split results across tickets as returns come in
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Henry Ford
Mich
Associated Presa
Detroit
Lower
Michigan
Truman i Newberry
Chas
Osborne
William G. Sampson
Ford
James Helme
War Power Bill Prompts President Plant Acquisition Plan
Morris L. Cook of the Shipping Board urged the house committee to empower the president to acquire and build electric plants for war production. He warned that winter shortages could halt output without more power and cited plans to work with private plants in Portland Oregon and other locations to boost capacity. A separate note indicated wage awards for Pacific coast shipyard workers and Delaware district shipyards are near agreement, likely effective September 6, lasting six months.
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Washington
House
Morris L. Cook
The
Shipping Board
Inter. Tupton
Portland
Pacific Coast
Delaware
British air and naval bases struck in sudden incident
An official British Admiralty statement says Allied air and naval bases suffered a sudden incident between Aug 19 and Aug 25. Twenty seven tons of hazardous devices were dropped on Bruges Ostend docks and nearby facilities. Two reports recount German slave marooned bodies found by Jutland authorities over three days.
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London
Admiralty
Air Force
Hruger Docks
Bruges
Zesbrugge Mole
Zedbrugge Canal
Osten
Sblway
Associated Pree
Copenhagen
Jutland
Short Line Roads to Be Protected by New Measure
A bill by Representative Parke proposes granting short line railroads the same privileges as government controlled roads. Hearing is set before the commerce Committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Parke
New Jersey
Commerce Committee
All Russian Army in Siberia Unified Under One Ruler
General Plesh koff, leading the anti Bolshevik Horvath forces, via coup d etat, has seized command of all Russian military units in the Far East. Russian volunteers reportedly defect en masse to Horvath.
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Siberia
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Pleshkoff
Manchuria
Horvath
Far East
Ambassador Page Resigns Amid Health Break
Washington reports ambassador Wallar Hines Page to Great Britain resigns due to ill health. President Wilson accepts the resignation after urgent request, with first notice from an London dispatch detailing the move.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wallar Hines Page
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
Jace
London
No More Gasoline Sunday On War Time Rule
The fuel administration urged the public to stop using all motor vehicles on Sundays with limited exceptions to conserve fuel. Voluntary compliance is sought to avoid a mandatory order banning gasoline use for pleasure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pon the Publile
Miatischipps Rive
Sandar
Texas Seeks Fifty Million for West Texas Drought Relief
Austin reports the state council of defense urged Congress to appropri ate 50 million dollars to relieve drought in west Texas. The resolution asked President Wilton and Congress to act promptly, aiming to fund relief and aid efforts.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Stade Council of Defense
Wilton
Congress
West
Relia
Universal War Bread Announced by Hoover
Hoover announces relaxed wheat flour regulations to ease wartime food supply. Bread may contain more wheat than earlier in the war and rules take effect in September with prior limits phased out. A. J. Thompson, representative of the Walled State government, investigated prairie dog and ground squirrel activity in Laramie County before departing for Wheatland.
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Washington, Ann
Central Powers
Hoover
United States
Gove
Wheatland
A. J. ‘Thump Son
Saney
Laramie County
Fort Russell unit hosts memorable barracks banquet
The 72nd Field Artillery at Fort Russell held a Tuesday dinner at its barracks with an attractive menu and a lively aftermeal program led by Sergeant Edmond Gluck. Gluck and Captain Cannon drew applause through songs and humor while officers praised the unit spirit ahead of overseas duties.
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Hatter
Fort Russell
72Nd Field Artillery
Edmond Gluck
Gluck
Pershing
Mexico
Thomas Cannon
Irluck
Arthur Finch
School of Fire
Oho
Cannon
D. Adams
Jason Adamson
WejPer
Murphy
Old Cheyenne
Plucky Boy Remounts Hits Runaway Horse
Residents along East Lincoln Highway in Cheyenne witnessed a sensational runaway as a bareback boy rode a fractious sorrel horse from campers east of Lake Min Hehaha. The horse bolted through town injuring the rider before he was found and taken for treatment.
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Cheyenne
Lincoln Highway
Lake Min Hehaha
Outakirta
Fire Destroys Boat After Lighted Lantern Causes Blaze
A lighted lantern ignited on a boat at Jake Minnehena leading to a fierce blaze that destroyed the vessel valued around $504 with about $100 in bow damage. Arp sustained burns to his face and eye but is reported not seriously hurt. authorities note gasoline ignition caused the fire as the crew attempted to abandon ship.
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Jake Minnehena
Ary
Aep
Health Record Of Merchant Marine Remarkable
A brief AP-dated summary notes a high death toll among merchant mariners, with hundreds dead in seven months and many suffering health declines. The report highlights efforts within the Atlantic squadron to improve living and working conditions aboard ships amid wartime logistics.
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Washington
Weather forecast for Wednesday showers and cooler trends
Weather note indicates cooler conditions on Wednesday with showers in the morning and improving afternoon, followed by fair weather later.
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Weneby
Tantal tome at hand ends perilous ride into camp
After a half mile stretch, HO secured the horne, climbed onto opel, and rode into camp amid a rapid reload. The account preserves a hazy scene with few clear names or places, but notes a tense pursuit and decisive movement toward safety.
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Opel
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