French Ninth Army Drives Deep Against Germans Near Soissons
French forces attacked along a ten mile front between the Oise and Aisne rivers and reached two miles in depth. The German position near Soissons and the Aisne is endangered and withdrawal toward Chemin Des Dames is possible. Ninety hundred German prisoners were taken in the sector. French progress also reported north of Rove with Bracquemont Fendu woods and most of Heuvraignes under control.
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London
Oise
Aisne
Soisson
Chemin Des Dames
Rove
Bracquemont
Fendu
Heuvraignes
Beuvraignes
Katz
Lassigny
Massif
Novon
Capitol Issues Committee Tells City on Bond Plans
At a council meeting Mayor Apgar and most members discussed a Washington trip seeking permission to issue 150000 for city improvements. The group heard that water, sewers, streets, and the incinerator were under review with prospects for funding, and plans to study dust health impact.
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Apgar
J. T. Austin
O. M. Gricham
Washington
Capital Issues Committee
Finance Committee
Selig
Russell
DeSiard
Fire Committee
I. A. Jackson
Jurtha Lewis
Cann
Grammont Street
Water and Light Committee
Harres Gibbs
Power House
Far West
West Monroe Water and Light Plan Requires Past Due Payments
West Monroe mayor N G Tippit announces disconnection of water and light services starting on Wednesday August 21 until accounts are paid in full. A reinstatement fee of one dollar will be charged.
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West Monroe
N.G. Tippit
Hunger Grim News From Petrograd Conflict
An Amsterdam dispatch reports hundreds killed or wounded in a clash between Letttish guards and rioters during Petrograd food disorders. A workmen's procession cried down with Germans and down with the Kremlin as martial law was proclaimed that evening.
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London
Lettish Guards
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Kremlin
President Wilson Returns to Washington After Vacation
President Wilson arrived in Washington from a brief Massachusetts coast vacation this morning signaling a return to official duties. He resumes public engagements andongoing policy work following the summer recess.
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Washington
Wilson
Massachusetts
Prussians Seek Chance to Surrender on Vesle Front
An Associated Press report from August 20 states six Prussian machine gunners were captured near Fismette by American forces without engagement. They claimed they would surrender at the first chance, leaving only remnants of a company in line for under a month.
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Vesle
Associated Press
Fismette
French Capture Village of Vassens in Quick Advance
French troops last night occupied the village of Vassens northwest of Marsain between the Oise and the Aisne. German aviators bombarded Nancy causing six civilian deaths and many injuries in the latest casualties report.
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Paris
Vassens
Marsain
Oise
Aisne
Nancy
Go Score
Pershing Reports German Losses in Toulin Sector
General Pershing reports that the German raid on American lines north of Toulin in a quiet sector resulted in German losses. The report provides no details on American casualties or tactical outcomes.
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Washington
Toulin
Pershing
Big ginning plant opens with barbecue in Monroe
The Standard Gin Co Inc big plant on Sixth Street between Pine and Olive began operations this morning. A barbecue was held at noon for farmers and business men to tour the 125 bale per day Continental Gin Co ten gin plant with 70 saw equipment. Officers are J. P. Parker president J. T. Austin secretary treasurer and Simon Schlinker vice president. New plant aims to relieve past gin delays by handling cotton same day and stream seed sales via weighing machines.
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Standard Gin Co. Inc
Sixth Street
Pine
Olive
Continental Gin Co
Monroe
Parish
J. P. Parker
J. T. Austin
Treas
Simon Schlinker
3000 Twenty-One Year Olds in This State Registering
Washington reports revised estimates showing 158000 men who turned twenty one since last June 3 should register for military service next Saturday. About half are expected to enter class one. Florida lists 1249 and Louisiana 3040 among others.
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Washington
Crowder
Jane Sth
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Four German Attacks Repulsed by Biepesh
London reports four German attacks against British positions at Chilly near Roye repulsed overnight. British lines advanced near Vieux Berquin and Outtersteen in the Lys salient.
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Biepesh
London
Chilly
Roye
Vieux Berquin
Outtersteen
Lys Salient
Seizure Of One Million Pounds Wheat Gluten
The alien property custodian announced that government seizure of over one million pounds of devitalized wheat gluten halted shipments intended for Germany via Switzerland. The gluten was found in a New York warehouse ready for overseas shipment.
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New York
Switzerland
American Casualties Reported Tuesday
Washington reports casualties from the American Expeditionary Forces with counts by status. Killed in action, missing in action, wounded severely, died of wounds, died from causes, and accident figures are listed.
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Washington
American Expeditionary Forces
American steamer rammed and sank German submarine
The Navy Department announced that an American steamer captain reported ramming and probably sinking a German submarine on August 17 near Winter Quarters shoals off the Virginia coast.
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Washington
Navy Department
Winter Quarters Shoals
Virginia
Light Vote Cast in Monroe Election on Powell Commission Plan
Citizens of Monroe vote on organizing the city government under the Powell Commission plan but turnout is described as light. By 2:20 PM only 266 ballots were recorded across six precincts amid expected further votes after working hours as supporters express optimism for a favorable result.
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Monroe
Powell Commission
RT BS Ee
NPM
Commission
Newsprint Contracts Set Ranges for July Rolls and Sheets
In July Newseprint manufacturers filed 12 contracts totaling 92,045 tons with price ranges for rolls from 3.50 to 9.80 per hundredweight and sheets from 2.50 to 4.05. Deliveries extend to 1921 at adjustable prices. current roll news shipments run 2 to 9.75 and sheet news 2.50 to 4.10 per hundredweight.
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Washington
Trade Commission
Two More Fined On Anti-Vice Charge In City Court
As part of the anti vice campaign, Lavinia Dion and Joe Treadwell were fined 7.50 each before Judge Schulze. O Malley a white man on a drunk and down charge was fined 3.00.
Germans Forced Back as Hope Dims
German forces retreat along the coast as morale sinks and efforts to reach the shore are abandoned amid renewed pressure from Allied lines.
German withdrawal in Lys sector ends spring drive to sea
German forces retire from the Merville sector of the Lys salient signaling the end of their spring attempt to reach the coast by driving through to the sea. The move shows the high command seeks greater security as British forces in France push forward around weakened enemy positions. Retrenchments continue at other locations as the British exploit the gaps left by German withdrawals.
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France
Associated Press
Merville
Lys
Calais
British Troops Take Rove Radway Station in Key Advance
British forces captured the railway station at Rove as the Anglo-French front reported a successful day. The tenth French army under General Mangin completed its attack with all objectives met, and French troops entered Le Hamel north of Rutecourt, marking about two miles of advance.
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London
Rove
Mangin
le Hamel
Rutecourt
Capper Wins Republican Senate Nomination in Kansas
Official totals show Gov. Arthur Capper with 101 290 votes and a 31 746 lead over three rivals, carrying all 105 counties. Henry J. Allen tops the governor’s race with 93 122 votes, a 26 045 margin over his opponents.
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Topeka
Kan
United States
Arthur Capper
Henry J. Allen
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