Allies Advance On Ten Mile Front as War Speech Hails German Resolve
Amsterdam report notes Kaiser Wilhelm, in a wartime address, asserts German victory despite Allied advance and American reinforcements. He cites sea interceptions by submarines and aims to boost morale amid the long war. Reichstag President Behrensbach echoed hopeful talks of eventual German triumph and urged courage.
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Priest fined for not ringing church bell in victory celebration
Father Beinlin rector of the Romain Catholic church in Mount Vernon New York was fined 400 and sentenced to two months in jail with suspension if he rang the church bell in celebration of American victories in France. He is a naturalized German who has left the city claiming he did not know of the mayor's proclamation.
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Russian People Cannot Endure German Yoke
Paris papers report widespread Russian resentment of German rule. Moscow dispatches say Hans Vorst of Berliner Tageblatt found strong anti German sentiment across the country.
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Casualty Summary From Washington and Marine Corps Listings
Washington reports casualties listing killed in action died of wounds and missing across services. Marine Corps figures show deaths from wounds and severe injuries, with several listed as wounded to a degree not yet determined and others missing. A New York dateline notes Alaska Gold at 3% interest.
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Typhoid Rages in Army and Capital of Bulgaria
Travelers report a serious typhoid outbreak in Bulgaria with virulence in the army and Sofia. The palace allegedly saw two cases prompting King Ferdinand to depart. Mrs. Nina Nichols wins a $50 Liberty bond for thrift stamp purchases at Dougherty's store.
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Americans Reach Within Two Kilometers Of Chamery Amid New French Push
Allied forces in France press a new offensive from Seringes res and the Marne front advancing toward Chamery where Quentin Roosevelt fell. German stiff resistance is noted as they contemplate withdrawal to the Vesle river while London reports a wider Allied thrust south of Soissons and near Le Tardenois. Paris confirms a German assault near Bligny was repulsed.
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Eight Hour Day Cotton Crop Adopted by Pacific Co
The Pacific Steamship Company announces immediate adoption of eight hour workdays for deckhands and engine room crews on all its vessels. The move aims at standardizing labor hours across the fleet amid heat and drought concerns impacting the Western cotton crop outlook. The August production forecast by the Agriculture Department highlights a projection of 1,816,000 bales, mainly affected by Texas drought conditions.
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German Troops Plan Retrode Movements For France
A deserter last night said German forces planned retrograde movements toward Fismes or Vesle, with orders issued to execute a withdrawal until those points are reached. The report notes lines despatched toward front areas and indicates German retreat intentions in the region.
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Wilson sends felicitations to Swiss and Honduran leaders
President Wilson sent congratulatory messages to the Swiss president on their national holiday and to the Honduran president, expressing American gratitude that Honduras has joined the war against Germany.
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Hoover Heads to Paris for Food Conference
United States food controller Herbert Hoover departed from London for Paris to attend the anticipated food conference. He travels amid preparations by allied nations to coordinate wartime food and supply measures.
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Germany weighs recall of ambassador and passport move
Germany discusses recalling Ambassador Von Mumm from Ukraine and handing his passport to the Ukrainian ambassador in Berlin as it awaits a settlement of the Kiev situation.
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Explosion at Dupont Warehouse Destroys Powder Stock
Fire of unknown origin destroys pounds of powder at Dupont plant warehouse in Carney Wilmington. Loss estimated at 1,000 pounds with no casualties reported. Local fire units respond to the blaze as investigators begin surveying the scene.
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Italian planes down eleven enemy aircraft in raids
Washington dispatch reports that Italian forces brought down eleven enemy planes in northern operations. raids were conducted by Italian aircraft and enemy railroad plants were bombed in the actions.
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Bravery and Heroism of Americans Praised in Battlefront Reports
A Daily Mail correspondent lauds American valor and intelligence at every stage of the battle. Reuter’s witness notes a day of constant fighting with creditable achievements by American forces as the fight neared its end.
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Seattle Hydro Electric Plant Bond Authorization
The capital issues commission authorized Seattle to sell 5.5 million dollars in bonds to build a hydro-electric plant on the Skagit river to serve war industries. Mayor Ole Himsén appealed the decision, sought federal support, and enlisted President Wilson's interest in the project.
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Plans perfected for enlarged war program
Washington August 1 194? The War Department plans for an enlarged military program are nearly complete. Baker announced the bill would be introduced in complete dress next week enabling military committees in both houses to proceed without delay. He refused to reveal the recommended age limits, noting reports of ages 1 to 40 were incorrect.
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Passengers From Seattle Embark For Cordova Voyage
Wordy shipboard list notes LM Wain GC Martin Frank Williams A D McClennan Thomas J Cochran Mrs Caleb Corser Charles Keenan William James Harry James ACC Rogers James McGuire Charles Aiken WM Bealock Mrs Orentseh ler and two children depart Seattle for Cordova amid war news from Liege Belgium where residents mark Allied Marne victory and Germany imposes a 7 pm curfew with heavy fines.
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Russia agrees to carve Livonia and Estonia, Berlin reports
Berlin correspondents say Russia has agreed that Livonia and Estonia shall be carved from Russia as a result of negotiations between Germany and the Soviet. The report notes mutual concessions and outlines the territorial changes discussed in the talks.
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Canadian Red Cross Founder Arrives for Alaska Talks
General G Stanley Ryerson, founder and president of the Canadian Red Cross, left Seattle for Alaska today. He will address audiences in Juneau and Wrangell about Canada’s Red Cross experience.
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