Americans Fight With British In Picardy Drive Revealed
Washington reports the British war office confirms for the first time that American troops are taking part in the Picardy drive. Details on unit identities are unavailable. Americans have been brigaded with the British for training and aided in offensives, including Hamel where they advanced with Australians and captured territory and prisoners.
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Washington
British War Office
Picardy
Hamel
Airplanes Drop Manifestos on City of Vienna
Rome reports eight Italian planes commanded by Captain Gabriele D Annunzio dropped manifestoes over Vienna on Friday morning. All but one returned safely after a 1000 kilometer flight, with 800 over enemy territory. The base departure was 6 50 and arrival 9 20,降 at 800 meters. Crowds in the streets plainly saw the aerial visitors before engine trouble forced a landing near Vierma Neustadt.
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Rome
Vienna
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Vierma- Neustadt
Commander of Sub That Sunk Lusitania Dead
London reports Lt Com Schwieger commander of the U and 88 died in September 1917. German admiralty confirms death. an underwater explosion near Helgoland led to last contact with U 88. Other details describe a presumed British mine field encounter and loss of the submarine.
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London
Fhander Schwieger
Schwieger
Helgoland
War Edition Monday Morning Herald Special Issue
The Herald announces a Monday morning edition to provide the latest war news. It will include the full Associated Press wire service and keep readers in touch with western front updates through this special issue.
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Herald
Western Front
Ers
The
How The Battle Line In Picardy Runs At This Time
London Aug 10 front line running through Dernancourt on the Ancre south of Albert. It passes Tallien wood east of Morlancourt Chipuly on the Somme two miles east of Morlaine. Meharicourt 24 miles southwest of Lihons Rouvroy Gratibus northwest of Montdidier on the Avre. Gratibus still in German hands per latest advices.
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London
Dernancourt
Ancre
Albert
Talllen Wood
Moriancourt
Chipuly
Somme
Mor‘allen
Chip Tafles
Hone
Hes
Meharicourt
Lihons
Rouvroy
Gratibus
Montfieiier
Avro
Montdidier
River Oise
Faverolles
Plennes
Follog Ocuvilly
Bessons-sur-Matent
Montaidier
HMNS
Paris
Picardy
Marshal Foch
Rupprecht
Bavaria
von der Marwitz
von Hutier
Oise
Roye
Ham
Nesle
von Hater
Rove
United States Casualty List Provides Fragmented Names
An old United States casualty list from August lists 25 names across five sections, with casualties including killed in action, died of wounds, disease, and missing in action. Names include officers and privates such as Lieutenant Edwin E. Elliott and Private Wyllem F. Polybus, with multiple Wisconsin and Minnesota towns tied to the individuals.
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Waabington
Marie Corps
Sarre
Edwin E. Elliott
Humbolt Ave
Minneapolis
Leo C. Whis‘ple
Marion, Mich
Arthur B. Degree
Stewart, Minn
Jacob
Kramow
Mound ‘St
Madison
Water C
Tudor
Ada
Mich
Harvey Pierre
Appleton, Wis
Henry N. Reider
Clayton W
Beach
Mukegon
Frei. W. Tompkins
Owosso
George J.panuaka
Jefferson Ave
St. P
Joseph Widgods
Use
Milwaukee
Philip
M. Wright
Isabel
Sheldon D. Sharpley
Gronto
Wis
Hawin
Peterson
Ray
Claires II
Wyllem F. Polybus
13Th Ave
Amos G._Curtiss
McHenry
N. D
Oscar L. Buck
Big Raydda
Chas
Andrist
Beaverton
E. Firkus
Stevens Point
Alvi L
Henry
Prescott
Hugo B. Krueger
Owen
Hallies A. Larson
Sauk Center
Minn
Oscar Léckman
Dalton
Bue Merrily Miche
Anton
Central Avenue
Duluth
Victor Ostrowsky
Ford City
Frank O. Parsons
Syre
Manbreee Tuheau
Wilford
Milten
Waukee
John Tpi Jars Fen
Mereet
A Milne
Burrell
Falum
Jame Hawn
Liewsliyn
Oconomo
Thomas Ell
Holm- Heb
Sige
Es Ae Sore
Telegraphic Briefs From Washington To Peking
Summary of telegraphic items: Congressman Huddiestays labeled anti admin. Italy and France recognize Czecho Slovak council. A W Faber and other enemy firms seized by Palmer. war board requires autos to 100 percent war basis by Jan 1. luxury tax approved. 28 000 army raincoats found defective in Brooklyn stores. French protest over actions of a Chinese minister to the Vatican.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fatigue duty praised for benefit amid British lines
In France July 24 soldiers dislike fatigue duty and working parties yet acknowledge their value. Combat memories trigger depression once action ends, so continued labor and activity act as an antidote. British soldiers endure hardship with stoic resolve, reserving complaints for calmer times.
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France
London reports surprise advance on Somme opening day
London newspapers note the Anglo French push in the Somme, describing rapid early progress followed by slower action on Friday. They flag new tactics with light fast tanks known as the Whippets and cavalry support, while speculating on future infantry and air power developments.
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London
Aus
Somme
French British push 16 mile arc in Arras Montdidier drive
Allied forces press north and south in Picardy and Somme sectors. French attack from Montdidier to the Oise breaks German lines, encircling Montdidier and seizing key positions. British and Canadian units advance toward Chaulnes and Morlancourt as German retreat accelerates. American troops reinforce efforts near Amiens, with twenty four thousand prisoners reported and a growing front advance.
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Morlancourt
London
Arras
Montdidier
Oise
Associated Press
Picardy
Chaulnes
Somme
Lihons
Montdidier-Noyon
Compiegne
Noyon
Noyon-Nesles
Peronne
Hatter
Montdidier Arcs
Puna
Lina
Bomme
Negle
Nayon
War Office
Renore
Angle
Ancre
Boouchott
Menaricourt
Ralescourt
Proyart
Le Tronquoy, Ll# Fretey
Asmainviltern
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Lusitania
Eek
Salt Lake City
East Lake City
Ohio
Gamage
Bingham
Batte
United States
Wileen
George Huddiestays
Alabama
Italy
A. W. Faber Company
Newark
A. Mitchel Palmer
War Industries Board
Homeways and Means Committee
Peking
Vatican
Manchester
England
Flanders
Fhelahall
Montdidier Benind
Ines
Venlo
Reuters
Leicheprey
St. Mihiel
Vesle
Havas
Amiens
Ancroid
Franch
Warsegh
HMS
von Hutler
Assantvillers
Rubescourt
Faverolies
Beaufort
Chipilly
Reutera
Thipilly
pRuas
Bray
Armien
Boniod Templetsly
Garmanffensive
Sermation
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