French Advance Presses German Lines On 10 Mile Front
The French tenth army attacked along a 10 mile front between the Oise and the Aisne and reached two miles of depth. About 500 German troops were captured as the front extended and the line shifted toward Bracquemont Beuvraignes and the Beuvraignes area. The prior day the French gained about one mile on a 12 mile front with stubborn German resistance. The battle line moved along La Pravin farm Arbe de Canny Lassigny and nearby locales as the French pushed up the Oise valley.
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London
Oise
Aisne
Soissons
Chemin-des
Lassigny Massif
Germans Withdraw From Merville Sector To Consolidate Lines
With the British Army in France Aug 20 the Germans pulled back from the Merville sector of the Lys salient. The retreat suggests the high command has abandoned an immediate move to Calais and now focuses on restoring secure lines. The withdrawal, anticipated for some time, continued last night and today on a somewhat broader front than yesterday.
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Ainst
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Somme
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Lhwes
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Dreslincourt
Thiescourt
Yeserday
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Riberourt
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Roye
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Cotton Market Opens With Mixed Futures Amid Drought Hope
In New York Av 20 better prospects for drought relief and interior showers sparked an opening drop of about 10 points. First prices were irregular with declines of 35 to 104 points, followed by quick rallies of 30 to 65 points as covering steadied the market. October futures opened 32.25 to 32.10, December 31.15 to 30.75, January 30.70 to 30.76, and March 30.80 to 30.95 with May unspecified.
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New York
Bond market advances to new high as Liberty bonds rise
New York reports Liberty bonds advancing to a new high at $101.10 on the stock exchange. Meanwhile friends and relatives of Thomas Albertson have been notified of his safe arrival overseas.
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Liberty
Stock Exchange
Thomas Albertson
Conditions Of Huns Worse Than Believed
London reports from Cologne that German strength on the western front is weaker than even Allied estimates. Leaves cut by half, soldiers sent before recovery, front lines letters halted, deserters from punishment camps conscripted, wounded horses rushed west with bandages on, and alleged theft of food parcels meant for French prisoners to feed neutral laborers on strike.
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London
Cologne
Hague
Germany
Sixty Prussians Taken Prisoners Without Shooting Near Fismes
On the Vesle front near Fismettes north of Fismes sixty Prussians were captured by American troops without a shot. The Germans, left of a company in a retreating position, surrendered after intelligence officers questioned them. Prisoners said they would surrender if given the chance. The captors credited the desertion rather than valiant action. A German prisoner believed retreat would spur fighting spirit if the front moved back toward Germany.
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Associated Press
Fismettes
Fismes
Aken Sunday
Germany
Government Seizes Wheat Gluten Bound for Germany
New York August 20. The government seized 1 057 000 pounds of de vitalized wheat gluten on its way to Germany via Switzerland. The grain worth about 200 000 dollars was found in June when held here ready for shipment and will be sold at public auction August 26.
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New York
Germany
Switzerland
A. Mitchell Palmer
President Wilson Returns From Short Massachusetts Vacation
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson returned to Washington this morning from a brief stay on the Massachusetts coast where they were guests of Col. E. M. House. The special train arrived at 8:36 a.m. and the couple proceeded to the White House.
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Wilson
Massachusetts
Col. RE. M. House
White House
Food riots and martial law hit Petrograd amid protests
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports hundreds killed or wounded in clashes between Littish guards and rioters in Petrograd during food shortages. A protest march denounced Germans and the Kremlin, and martial law was proclaimed. Separately, the Provost Marshal General called for 5,709 white draft registrants of grammar school education to entrain September 10, with voluntary enlistments open until August 26.
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Petrograd
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Kremlin
Washington
Front News: Germanel Retrenchments Redraw Lys Salient
British and French forces report progress as German retirement flattens the Lys salient. French capture Vassens near the Oise and Pimprez on the Oise, while losses and bombardments hit Nancy with six civilians killed and many wounded.
Cost of Living Probed Nationwide by Six Agents
Washington Aug 20 six agents began a countrywide inquiry into living costs by visiting representative families in Baltimore and surrounding areas. The bureau reports a 3 percent price rise over June 15 on 22 essential food articles.
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Washington
Baltimore
South Carolina Politics Seen In Washington Visit
Governor Manning of South Carolina met with President Wilson in Washington to discuss the state’s political situation. Wilson opposes former Governor Cole L. Blease, a senate candidate in the Democratic primaries slated for next Monday.
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Manning
South Carolina
Wilson
Cole L. Blease
Senate
German Reports Claim Guerrilla Guns Break Geneva Rules
Stockholm reports that German war correspondents say they inspected pistols taken from the 77th American regiment and found buckshot loaded shotguns. They allege such guns violate the Geneva convention.
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Stockholm
Labor Rallies Against Rule in New Manpower Legislation
Labor groups unite to oppose a proposed rule embedded in new manpower legislation. Unions accuse the measure of weakening worker protections while lawmakers argue it streamlines staffing and boosts employment options. Protests planned outside key government offices.
Labor Leader Denounces Work or Fight Draft Plan
Washington August hearing on extending draft ages to 18 to 44 features a labor protest claim that conscripting labor is a covert attack on workers loyalty. Secretary Morrison of the Federation of Labor calls the provision deceptive and resented, arguing it benefits corporations and harms the United States. The committee pursues debate and may delay arguments to executive session.
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House Military Committee
C. R. Mann
Morrison
Federation of Labor
Thomas
United States
Colorado Fuel Company
Steel Trust
Germany
Dent
Commttee
Representative John son Opposes Draft Age Change
Washington August 20 Representative John son of Washington spoke in the house opposing drafting men as young as 16. He urged the administration set the minimum at 20 years and, if the war department cannot, reduce it to 19 years.
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House
Johnson
Washngton
War Department
Funeral for J. A. Pinchback in City
The remains of J. A. Pinchback died at Gastonia city hospital will be brought to the city this evening and kept at the home of Venetia Smith on Seele Street until Wednesday at 2 o'clock when funeral services will be held and interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a resident of Bessmer City and brother-in-law of J. A. Smith and Miss Venetia Smith. He was well known to many citizens who lament his passing.
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Ceme
Bessmer City
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Pinchback
Annual Picnic of Reformed Church Set for Wednesday
The First Reformed church holds its annual picnic Wednesday afternoon at Hayworth's Springs. Sunday school members meet at 3 PM at the church. automobiles will transport them to the springs and return after supper. The spring is a popular picnic ground for Sunday schools and private residents.
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Hayworth’s Springs
Barbers Seek Higher Prices for Haircuts and Shaves
Chicago August 1 The barber trade may raise prices to one dollar for a haircut and fifty cents for a shave. The move comes from barbers supply dealers and an organization at their annual meeting. They say hair cutting has been priced too low and workers deserve fair pay.
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High Point Public Works Spend Lifts City Ahead
Over 18 months the city invested about 900000 in public improvements. More than 10 miles of asphalt streets and miles of sidewalks were laid while sewer and water mains were extended. A 700000 gallon pump station basin near Jamestown will improve water supply and reduce muddy water.
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Jamestown
Main Street
English Street
Pos
Entraining Dates Set for Class 1 Draft Registrants
The local exemption board announces entrainment for Class 1 draftees. 51 white and 29 negro registrants are scheduled to depart to camps in August with specified report times and locations.
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Camp Greene
Charlotte
Army casualties list reports totals for morning and afternoon editions
The American Expeditionary Forces reports 275 total casualties in two sections. Morning newspapers show 140 casualties with categories including killed in action 79 and missing in action 2. Afternoon papers list 185 casualties with 63 killed in action and 7 died of disease. No North Carolina men are listed.
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Committee On Public Information
North Carolina
Friends Monthly Meeting Set For City Church Tomorrow
Officials announce the Friends will hold a monthly meeting at the local church tomorrow, Wednesday, starting at 8 oclock. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
Two Less of German Subs
A brief item notes a reduction in German submarine activity, described as a “two less” shift in losses or presence, marked by cautious optimism and minimal detail. The report frames the change as a positive development in wartime naval conditions.
Submarine Sunk Off Virginia Coast By American Steamer
The Navy reports an American steamer rammed and sank a German U boat about 9:30 p m on August 17 off the northern Virginia coast. The captain says the sub crew spoke German and claimed they were friends. The vessel has a badly damaged bow and water in the hold.
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Washington
Navy Department
Virginia
Submarine Sunk After Battle With British Tanker
John Crosby, chief mate, recounted a clash at sea in which a 400 feet U boat was sunk by gunfire from a British tanker that reached port last night. Crosby, hospitalized for shock, felt no ill effects during the engagement last Friday and only collapsed after reaching safety. his condition is serious.
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Atlantic
John Crosby
Merchants Urged to Attend Rate Talk Tonight
A High Point meeting at 8 o clock will hear James IT Ryan of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association explain proposed federal freight rate changes. He warns of possible 700 percent class rate increases under the old classification system and urges merchants to learn impact on business and consumers.
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James
Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
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Railroad Administration
United States
Telegraph Wage Increase Approved for Western Union
Postmaster General Burleson now controls telegraph and telephone services and has approved a 10 percent wage increase for Western Union Telegraph Company workers.
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New York
Burleson
Telegraph and Telephone System
Western Union Telegraph Company
Italian Soldiers At War Bond Shows Boost Troop Morale
Italian soldiers attend American movie shows to lift spirits as troops, flyers, and YMCA secretaries stay busy keeping morale high during the war effort.
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