British troops smash German lines to push front
Forward battles report British forces in France push along the front with gains near Becordel Fricourt and Behagnies while surrounding Thiepval. London says 14,000 prisoners taken in three days as fighting expands toward Bapaume and Arras. Fires brighten Vesle as German retreat appears under way.
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London
France
Behagnies
Bapaume
Henin
Cojeul
Arras
St. Leger
Ervillere
Limit Club of Texas Reaches 5743 Members
Special to The Times Dallas Aug 24 The Limit Club of Texas led by Governor Hobby counts 5743 accredited members all owning $1000 in U S Government War Savings Stamps. Treasury rules cap individual ownership at $1000 per person. National War Savings Committee records show Dallas County leads the state in limit memberships with 846 members.
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Times
Dallas
Tex
Limit Club
Texas
W. P. Hobby
Louis Lipsitz
National War Savings Committee
Treasury Department
Dallas County
Dark Outlook for Bleas e in South Carolina Senate Race
The Democratic campaign in South Carolina ends with primaries for two U S senators one to fill Tillman’s unexpired term and one for six years plus Congress governor and state officials. Former Governor Cole M Ble ase dominates the long term race though Dial’s prospects improve after President Wilson’s stance. the governor contest features Bethea Richards Duncan Stuckey Cooper and others.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
United States
Tillman
Congress
Commonwealth
Cole M. Blease
Christie Benet
Manning
Thomas H. Peoples
Senator Tillman
Blease
Lever Early
Wilson
House
Committee of Agriculture
Lever
Dial
Senate
Laurens
Andrew J. Bethea
John G. Richards
John J. Duncan
William A. Stuckey
Bishopville
Robert A.cooper
Denial of Casualty Myths by General March
Washington August 24 General March told the senate committee that reports of large unpublished American casualties overseas are false and that expeditionary force casualties are promptly released. He said overseas troops have surpassed 1 500 000. Also noted, railroads under federal control show a nearly 59 million deficit in operation and a government loss of 290 million in the first six months.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
General March
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lodge Chosen as Leader by Senate Republicans
Washington Aug. 24 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts was elected floor leader by the senate Republicans to succeed the late Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire.
Final Senate Vote Delayed to Monday on Manpower Bill
Washington on August 24 reports that plans for a final senate vote on the administration manpower bill before adjournment were abandoned. The bill will be carried over until Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Marines Killed in Seibo Battle in Santo Domingo
Washington reports three American marines killed and one wounded in a clash with bandits in Seibo province on August 18. Many bandits were killed or captured in the engagement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Seibo Province
Santo Domingo
Today’s Events Mark War Year Milestones Across U S
On the 1485th day of the Great War today marks the Capitol’s centenary foundation date in Washington. Hawaii joins the dry column at midnight as the Sheppard Bill ends liquor traffic. President announces draft registration for men 21 since last June. NY editors converge for their first annual convention to discuss war problems. Texas holds second Democratic primary to fill state and congressional seats after July results.
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Washington
Hawaii
New York City
Texas
British Third Army Advances Four Miles on Twelve Mile Front
British Third Army reports rapid progress with forces pushing forward to a depth of four miles along a twelve mile front. The advance indicates sustained momentum as Allied units press ahead in the theater.
French Take Breathing Spell On South Battle Line
Paris reports a brief pause as French troops on the southern end of the line rest after days of intense heat and British offensives. The halt follows sustained fighting in the broiling sun and comes before renewed operations.
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Paris
Germans Fortify Meuse Line Near Givet
London reports German positions along the Meuse are strengthened with fortifications around Givet as troops push to hold the river line. The article notes thousands of prisoners are being forced to work in the region, with Givet located about 90 miles east of Bapaume.
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London
Meuse
Givet
Bapaume
Artillery Actions Reported at Lassigny and Oise Aisne
Official statement notes artillery actions at Lassigny and along the Oise and Aisne fronts this morning.
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Paris
Lassigny
Oise
Aisne
Germans Prepare for Peace Theaters Rise in Berlin
Stockholm report says Berliners quit war thoughts and focus on peace, with new theaters and calm, while praising Hindenburg’s strategy. Germany protests to Spain over replacing sunk tonnage with interned ships, per Berlin statement.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Berlin
Hindenburg
Germany
Spain
Amsterdam
Laredo National Bank Financial Statement 1918
Laredo Texas report shows bank at June 2 1918 with capital stock deposits liabilities and total assets. Officers listed include J K Beretta Alexander vice president W Brennan assistant cashier Sam W Brown cashier and A L Vidaurri assistant cashier. Total liabilities and capital amount to 2 516 908 25 dollars.
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J. K. Beretta
Wee . Alexander
W. Brennan
Sam W. Brown
A. L. Vidaurri
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Wiliam M. Johnston
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Johnston
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Laredo, Texas
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A. Deutz & Brother
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Royal Opera House
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