Huns Flee Toward Old Fronts As German Retreat Opens
Paris reports a two stage German withdrawal under General Von Boehn likely to end behind the Somme Crozat canal and then to the March 21 line. London says French forces capture Pont L Eveque near the Oise and near Noyon and advance toward Juvigny and Soissons.
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Paris
von Boehn
Somme
Crozat
London
Pont L’eveque
The
Oise
Noyon
Chavigny
Soissons
Juvigny
Germans Reinforce Front South of Bapaume In Battle
Desperate German efforts to halt the British advance see fresh troops from Rupprecht’s reserves thrown into action south of Bapaume. Several divisions are reported as being sent to bolster the line as August 28 reports come from the front in France.
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Lowell Mellett
United Press
France
Rupprecht
Bapaume
Allied Breakthrough Drives German Line Across 100 Mile Front
Paris dispatch reports German forces falling back toward the Somme as Allied air and artillery bombardment concentrates on bridges. French and British armies advance from Chaulnes toward Nesle and Peronne, with rapid gains including capture of Chaulnes and a push toward Nesle and the Somme front.
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John DE Gandt
United Press
Paris
Lassigny
Arras
Somme
Peronne
Ham
Chaulnes
Dives
Nesle
Noyon-Nesle
Vimy Ridge
Soissons
Hindenburg
Fricourt
Oise
American Troops Aid Mangin's Army in Picardy Battle
Paris dispatches report American troops joining General Mangin's offensive northwest of Soissons between Soissons and Chavigny as the great Picardy battle continues. The Temps claims Mont Renaud has fallen, and Noyon is likely captured as the defense folds.
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United Press
Paris
Mangin
Soissons
Chavigny
Battle Front
The
Temps
Mont Renaud
Noyon
French Cross Ailette in Pursuit of Fleeing Huns
French First and Third armies press the German retreat on the Somme front as cavalry harasses forces in Chaulnes. Mangin’s army reportedly crosses the Ailette while French gains follow Roye and Soissons area successes. German retirement speeds along Chaulnes Roye line under heavy French artillery fire.
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Ailette
Associated Press
Paris
Somme
Chaulnes
Mangin
Ailette River
France
Aisne
Avre Troute
Roye
Soissons
Somme Canal
Canal Du-Nord
Peronne
Ham
Chaulnes-Roye
Noyon
Nesle
British Recapture Ammunition Dumps Lost Last Spring
The British in France report recapturing large dumps of ammunition left behind last spring and vast German stores. They press from Maricourt to the Scarpe and retake Delville Wood, with German counterattacks near Vis-En-Artois and near Bapaume as reinforcements arrive for a canal defense.
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Associated Press
France
Bullond
Peronne
Hindenburg
Arrance
Bapaume
Jon
Thare
Canal Nord
Canal du Nord
Bomme
Maricourt
Dompretre
Scarpe
Byng
Ostrepo
Ne- Laa- Crojuilies
Vis-En-Artois
Fontaine
Huntish
Vraucourt
Delville Wood
Devil Wood
Mes
Linpaume
Oppy
Gavrelle
Sink of Lydiana: German U boat murders crew and survivors
London reports on the July 16 sinking of the French steamer Lydiana off Spain by a German submarine. Eight survivors out of 46 aboard. crew and passengers killed as torpedoes, ramming, and shell fire were used amid the U boat crew's laughter.
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London
Spain
Lydiana
Ryan Named Second Assistant to Baker
John D. Ryan, head of aircraft, was named second assistant secretary of war and will oversee aircraft production. Edward R. Stettinius becomes war department representative abroad as Ryan coordinates the bureau of aircraft production and military aeronautics. Benedict Crowell was made director of munitions with full procurement authority.
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Washington, D. C
John D. Ryan
Edward R. Stettinis
War Department
Ryan
Bureau of Aircraft Production
Bureau of Military Aeronautics
Aircraft Board
Benedict Crowell
Baker
Henry Ford Wins Democratic Ticket for U S Senator
Detroit August 20 Henry Ford leads the Democratic primary for United States Senator with a strong majority though reports show light voter turnout. Newberry appears to win the Republican nomination with Ford also on that ticket in an incomplete county tally. Osborn and Chase also feature on the GOP ballot as Ford benefits from dual-ticket prominence.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Truman H. Newbery
French push near Roye and Soissons threatening key towns
French forces advance toward Roye and Soissons as German defenses crumble. Communications report French gains along the Aisne and Allette fronts with heavy shelling south of Crecy and near Mont, while 1,100 German prisoners were taken and positions around St Mard and the Avre show progress.
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War Office
Bagneux
Solesons
Chavigny
Hagneux
Oisnens
Aisne
Atlette
Avre
St. Mard
Rove
Counter revolt launched in Russia amid Moscow clashes
Serious counter revolutionary disorders erupt near Moscow with workmen clashing with bolshevist troops. Villages burn as counter revolutionaries seek refuge. 40,000 peasants fight Germans and Ukrainians near Skyira while Ukraine strikes continue.
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Russia
Washington, D. C
Moscow
Yanks and Germans Battle Along Vesle Front
American forces attacked German positions near Bazoches three miles west of Fismes while Germans struck at Fismette northwest of Fismes. Infantry fighting continued around Bazoches as Americans held the upper hand. German bombardment and air attack targeted Fismette to drive Americans from houses.
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Veale
Bazoches
Fismes
Fismette
Filmette
Released Captives Reach West Front
German soldiers freed from Russia begin to arrive on the western front. About 100 returning via Ukraine reach a reserve division. 18 deserted before leaving Germany, 3 killed leaping from a train. The rest reach destination. Prisoners say the Russian returnees are ill tempered and resentful of discipline.
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France
Associated Press
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Ship yards turn out enormous tonnage for war effort
Washington August 27 unofficial figures reveal American shipyards have launched 652 ships totaling 3,006,400 deadweight tons since the start of the war. The output underscores the nation's rapid shipbuilding drive against the Kaiser.
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Washington, D. C
America
Meisner Downs Sixth Hun in Air Battles
New York August 27 Jimmie Meisner hero of Eddie Mickenbacker's series downed his sixth German airplane in air battles, according to letters received by relatives in Brooklyn.
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Meisner Downs
Hun
New York
Jimmie Meisner
Eddie Mickenbacker
Levers
Brooklyn
French Deny Capture of Lusitania Sub Officer
Paris reports the ministry of marine denies any French torpedo boat captured Lieutenant Schweiger who led the submarine that sank the Lusitania. It states the German officer died some time ago.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Schwieger
Paris to London Air Mail Service Revealed
Cables from America detail a regular Paris London air mail route in operation for 18 months. Military authorities conducted the service for messages and documents only. Captain Mierron, the sole pilot, died in a recent landing crash after completing over 100 trips between Paris and London.
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Paris
America
New York
Madelphia
Washington
Mierron
Paria
London
Wauh
700 Huns Surrender After French Corporal Commands
In France Aug 16 Pierre Cellier a 23 year old corporal in the French tank corps earned the Legion of Honor by leading a crew that captured 700 Germans and two field pieces in the Marne salient. After a tank was disabled the 15 American crewmen and Cellier advanced on foot and secured a cave ambush surrender. The Germans laid down arms under Cellier’s guidance and marched rearward.
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Associated Press
French Armay
France
Germany
Pierre Cellier
Tank Corps
Cellier
Crosa
Legion of Honor
Marne Salient
Kick department established by McAdoo
Washington D C August 28 An railroad administration bureau for suggestions and complaints was announced by Director General McAdoo. Notices will urge brief clear letters with writer name address train time number railroad and employee names for praise or complaint and action.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Federal draft to mobilize nationwide registration effort
Washington Ia Aug 28 Local authorities nationwide are urged to cooperate with the government in enforcing and broadening registration of men within the new draft ages. Provost Marshal General Crowder says federal marshals deputy marshals and investigating agents and all police officers at state county township and municipal levels will prepare to assist. They will inspect registration flats and report any liable men who fail to appear.
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Washington
Boon
Gongress
Crowder
New Wartime Money in Circulation Moves Ahead
Washington Aug 1 announces two new greenbacks in circulation the $1 and $2 Federal Reserve Bank notes issued to replace silver certificates withdrawn as the treasury’s silver reserve is turned into bullion for the Allies.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Greece Urges Sending American Troops to Bolster War Effort
Greek officials urge President Wilson to deploy American soldiers to Greece to counter German propaganda and boost morale. Minister Rousser says even small numbers could strengthen resolve and support Greece’s fight against the central powers as Greece new army reaches stability with 600,000 men, 260,000 awaiting equipment.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington, D.C
Greece
Albania
Roussos
Wilson
Nicholas G. Kyriakides
Constantine
America
Halearia
Yanks in Severe Battle on Vesle Front
American and German forces clash along a five mile front from Bazoches to east of Flames. Americans push into Bazoches outskirts and Fismette fighting is repulsed elsewhere. Heavy artillery and air support rout reinforcements, with machine gun nests, bridges, and Vesle crossings under sustained fire.
Wage raise granted in 66 war plants nationwide
Washington DC August M wage increases to all workers earning under 78 cents an hour in 46 munitions plants in Bridgeport Connecticut are ordered in an award by the national war labor board umpire Michitz. The ruling covers wage boosts across the war industries and related firms.
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Washington, DC
Bridgeport
Conn
National War Labor Board
Ouster Bid Aims at Iowa State Council of Defense Member
Des Moines Aug. 76 report says efforts will move to remove J. M. Pierre publisher of the Iowa Homestead from the state council of defense. The action stems from Pierre’s public attacks on fellow members, notably Lafayette Young editor of the Des Moines paper and council head.
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Dew Moines
State Council of Defense
J. M. Pierre
Iowa Homestead
Council of Defense
Pierce
Lafayette Vi Ung
Ue Moines
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Webb Miller
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Crecy-Au-Mont
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Credy
Mont
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Pont St. Mard
Orme de Montecouve
Stockholm
Skyira
Pravda
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M’adoo
Fred S. Ferguson
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Ces
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