Allied Attacks Rout German Right Wing as Soissons Falls
Reports from Argentina show Argentina government receipts for the fiscal year ending last July fell short, with a deficit as receipts reached 262 million pesos against an expected 393 million. In Europe the German right wing south of the Aisne crumbled under allied pressure after Soissons capture, with allied advances to Venizel and the Vesle region and French forces crossing the Aisne as retreats continue on the eastern bank of the Ardre and Vesle fronts.
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Soissons
Venizel
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Red Cross Civil Affairs report from Paris details aid
The American Red Cross Civil Affairs department reports for the past month in Paris. It employed 1,073 staff, ran fifteen civilian hospitals with 1,586 beds, and aided over 240,496 civilians affected by the last offensive. It provided 26,160 medical services and housed 11,873 refugees, with 3,140 employed. Welfare efforts included 35,000 refugees fed in May week one, $800,000 in outside donations, and distributions of garments, shoes, furniture, linen, cloth, food, and hospital items through agency channels.
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Associated Press
Paris
Department of Civil Affairs
American Red Cross
Mouiles
Today’s wartime events and political primaries across states
On the 1464th day of the Great War Okeechobee County Florida votes on the liquor issue. New Jersey Democratic leaders meet at Sea Girt to discuss the senatorial race and campaign plans. Wisconsin poultry breeders convene in Watertown to boost wartime production. Kentucky holds primaries for senator representatives and other officials. August 4 marks renomination prospects for the current congress. Britain marks the war’s fourth anniversary. French cardinals declare a day of prayer for France and allies. Centenary of Gen Lovell H Rousseau birth noted.
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Florida
New Jersey
Sea Girt
United States
Wisconsin State Poultry Breeders’ Association
Watertown
Wis
Kentucky
Congress
Court of Appeals
Ollie M. James
Great Britain
Germany
France
Lovell H. Rousseau
Preacher Preaches on Savin to Win the Wah
A southern church vestryman is asked to take up the collection before the sermon. The dusky divine reveals he will preach on Savin to Win de Wah, prompting questions about changing the order of service.
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Becuz
Anarchist Plot to Destroy Transport Frustrated by Arrest
An alleged anarchist plot to blow up an American troop transport was halted when Frederick Rouchat, giving a false name, was arrested after being found climbing a rope ladder on the ship Mastport. The incident follows reports of other wartime maritime sabotage and naval actions in the Atlantic theater.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Frederick Rouchat
Popular songs in Serbian army name Tipperary and Over There
An American Red Cross representative on the Macedonian front reports popular songs among Serbian troops include Tipperary and Over There. In Ireland, peat is urged for domestic use due to a coal shortage, with Burgess promoting peat adoption though towns seldom use it.
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Tipperary
Red Cross
Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Burgess
Disagreement Sparks Caution in Damage Suit Anecdote
Senator George Sutherland recalls a Western town railroad accident victim who, after weeks at home with crutches, meets a friend who jokes about the crutches. The injured man replies that his doctor says he can walk without them, but his lawyer says he cannot.
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George Sutherland
Utah
Philadelphia Telegraph
German Salient South of Aisne Faces Collapse
Report notes the German salient south of the Aisne appears doomed as Allied advances tighten. The line, once a bulwark, shows signs of breakdown with enemy positions deteriorating under pressure and resupply difficulties mounting.
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the Aisne
Paris Victory Deemed Strategic Masterpiece
Paris reports Friday's victory hailed as a strategic masterwork. The description emphasizes flawless planning and execution by the involved sides in a pivotal event.
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Paris
Allies Overrun Soissons and Advance Toward Vesle
Across FRANCE AIr reports say allies surprised Germans at Soissons as they advanced toward the Vesle river. No retirement signs or fires found near Soissons. London notes burning villages north of Vesle around St Thierry suggesting greater German withdrawal. Fourteen large fires observed. Fismes center reportedly in flames as Paris confirms nighttime advance east of Soissons. French occupy bank of the Aisne near Venizel.
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Soissons
Aisne
Pommiers
Venizel
Serzy Et Prin
Sivigny
Ardre
Vesle
Rosnay Gueux
Thillois
Saint Brice
Albert
St. Thierry
Fismes
Paris
Vesie
War Office
German retreat general around Soissons and Rheims
London reports via Reuters that the German retreat is general on three sides of the Soissons Rheims salient as Allied forces press advance.
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London
Soissons- Rheims Salient
Reuters
Army casualty list shows 206 names as of Aug 8
Washington reports 206 military names with 112 killed in action and 56 severely wounded. Lieut Ames Cooper of Hale Center Texas is listed among the dead. Lieut Guy Pickett of Karnes City and Cook Ernest Schneider of Giddings Texas are among the severely wounded.
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Washington
Ames Cooper
Hale Center
Texas
Guy Pickett
Karnes City
Cook Ernest Schneider
Giddings
Secretary Baker to Recommend Draft Age 18 to 45
Washington August 3 Secretary Baker will propose drafting ages from 18 to 45. Senator Chamberlain of the military committee disclosed this after a conference with the secretary.
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Washington
Baker
Senator Chamberlain
Military Committee
Marine Corps Casualties Reported Today
Washington reports Marine Corps casualty list shows 11 killed in action, four wounded severely, five wounded slightly, and two more wounded.
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Marine Corps
Washington
Alfonso offers Hospitality to Russian Imperial Family
Madrid Aug 3 King Alfonso extends hospitality to the family of the late Russian emperor inviting them to stay in Spain until the war ends.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Emperor
Russia
Spain
Laredo National Bank Resources and Officials
Laredo National Bank in Laredo Texas lists resources including loans and discounts United States bonds other bonds and securities stock in the Federal Reserve Bank redemption fund with the U S Treasurer bank building furniture and fixtures War Savings Certificates cash and exchange totaling 2 516 908 35. Names include J K Beretta president B M Alexander vice president M W Brennan assistant cashier Sam W Brown cashier and A L Vidaurri assistant cashier.
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Federal Reserve Bank Redemption Fund
U. S
J. K. Beretta
B. M. Alexander
M. W. Brennan
Sam W. Brown
A. L. Vidaurri
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