David J. Lewis Named to Post Office Telegraph Duties
David J. Lewis, former Maryland congressman and top authority on wire communication, is transferred from the United States Tariff Commission to the Post Office Department to assist the postmaster general in controlling and operating telegraph and telephone lines nationwide. He promoted government ownership of wires in Congress.
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Germans Use Flame Projectors On Vesle Front Near Fismes
American and French forces hold Fismes on the Vesle front as German artillery and flame throwers intensify. US troops wipe out a German battalion west of Reims and capture 17 guns at Fismes while civilians in nearby Cohan are found in the village church under German guard.
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Lieutenant Edwin Denby Enlists in Marine Corps
First Lieutenant Edwin Denby resigned from Congress to enlist as a private in the Marine Corps and is now stationed at Paris Island South Carolina. Born February 18 1870 in Evansville Indiana he joined China trade with his father in 1885 and served as a guns battery on the U S S Yosemite during the Spanish American War. He later served in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1823.
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Evansville
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China
United States
U. S. S. Yosemite
Michigan House of Representatives
U. S. Pays Old War Debt
Washington reports the final Spanish war debt payment of 64 million dollars, part of 198 million issued in June 1898 after war began. Total Spanish war cost reached 1.9 billion, while the current war costs the government about 1.6 billion each month.
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Washington
Power shift looms as Entente swells manpower
Vienna and Washington reports say German manpower is exhausted while Entente forces gain daily numerical superiority. July battles left 70,000 Germans engaged, over 40,000 prisoners, and many dead or wounded behind Reims and Soissons. Austrian press warns of inevitable German defeat as American arrivals bolster allied strength.
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Arbeiter Zeitung
West Front
British Regain Ground North of Somme River
London reports British forces southwest of Mericourt recaptured the ground taken by Germans in yesterday's assault along the Dracorbie road north of the Somme. Elsewhere in the sector, activity is comparatively quiet.
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Mericourt
Dracorbie Road
French Repulse German Attacks Between Braisne and Soissons
Paris reports that along the Vesle the French repelled German assaults with violence. Between Braisne and Soissons the enemy was unsuccessful, and French forces held both banks of the Aisne near its junction with the Vesle. Unsuccessful local German attacks occurred south of Auzerive in Champagne.
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Hold Fast and Honor to Foch as Marshal of France
In Paris August reports announce General Ferdinand Foch elevated to marshal of France after his victory on the western front. Petain receives the military medal as Allied triumphs recede German plans, and Clemenceau commends Foch for recapturing Soissons and Chateau Thierry with thousands of prisoners and hundreds of guns. London broadcasts Lloyd George’s “Hold fast” wartime address urging unity and steadfastness toward a just settlement.
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London
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War declaration against Japan possible says Moscow
Moscow reports via Berlin say the bolshevik government may declare war on Japan. Lenin, once opposed, is now believed compelled to act despite public opposition. Crane says Germany cannot leverage Russia, while Sweden reports plots against Lenin and Trotzky in a tense wartime climate.
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England
Three Die in Royal Hotel Shooting Mystery
Aug 7 Canova Nebraska reports a triple killing at the Royal hotel. Mrs F Dexter, banker’s wife, J R Williams of Anderson Missouri, and a woman believed Williams' wife are dead. Williams is thought to have killed Mrs Dexter and then possibly took his own life. fate of Mrs Williams unclear. One boy witness provided the only testimony.
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J. R. Will Hints
French Menace for Armies Reaches Avre West Bank
Berlin reports German onslaught east of Amiens with British positions overrun and prisoners taken. Paris notes French troops reach the west bank of the Avre between Braches and Morisel north of Montdidier. Battles push toward Vesle Bruisne while Foch prepares heavy arty for counter drive.
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War Office
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Rupprecht
Bread Made of Sand Bread Rumors in Austria Report
Zurich reports a rumor that Austrian bread is half flour and half sand. The claim cites the Arbeiter Zeitung as the source for this shocking production irregularity in 1915.
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Austria
Two British Destroyers Sunk by Mines
The British admiralty reports two torpedo-boat destroyers sunk on August 2 by enemy mines. Five officers and ninety two ratings were lost in the incident.
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Admiralty
Paris Bombarded Again by Long-Range Guns
Paris reports the bombardment of the city by long range cannon has resumed on August 6. The ongoing shelling continues to target strategic areas as defense measures remain in effect.
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League Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League games featured Chicago defeating Brooklyn 8 to 6 and New York edging Cincinnati 8 to 3 as Boston lost to Detroit in a 5 inning game. American League scores show Chicago 6 New York 4, St Louis 6 Philadelphia 3, and Cleveland 1 Washington.
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