British Forces Press New Attack Along Scarpe Line
British troops extend the Picardy line toward Arras and assault the Scarpe region east of Arras. Haig reports progress near Maricourt and Bray while pockets of resistance persist near Cojuil and Faveur as artillery roars from the Aisne to the Somme.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Arras
Scarpe
Ancre
British War Office
Cojuil
Baparme
Faveur
Maryv
Field Marshal Haig
Somme
London
Maricourt
Bray
Rove
Aisne
Hindenbure
Scarpe River
British Capture Guns and Prisoners in Somme Advance
British troops report 1500 more prisoners and a fresh guns collection including trench mortars and machine guns as they push toward Longueval north of the Somme. Germans fall back toward Bapaume while British forces reach the Bapaume Beugnatre road and surround the town. The morning push also relieves Arras by driving the German line southeast of the city.
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France
Associated Press
Longueval
Somme River
Bapaume
Bapaume-Beugnatre
Arras
Casualties and Prisoners Reported in Late August Battles
British Third and Fourth armies suffered about 23 500 casualties between August 21 and 25. German prisoners taken numbered 24 009 in the battle east of the Ancre river. Paris reports heavy bombardments near the Oise and Aislette rivers as Mangin's forces repelled German assaults and recovered ground.
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London
Ancre
Paris
Rove
Oise
Aislette
Mangin
Heavy German Losses as British Press Front Reports
British dispatch from August 25 describes heavy German losses on the Western Front in France with British forces pushing forward amid persistent artillery and infantry activity. The report emphasizes mounting German casualties and advancing Allied positions.
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France
Monroe Gas Co Moves Office Location
Monroe Gas Co. has moved its office from Central Savings Bank to Union National Bank.
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Monroe Gas Co
Central Savings Bank
Union National Bank
German divisions suffer heavy losses in British drive
Forty two German divisions have been mauled with about 19 000 soldiers killed and many officers captured in the British advance. An Austrian officer and four gunners were captured, indicating Austro-Hungarian artillery on the western front.
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Havas Agency
British Capture Orange Hills and Manchy le-Preux
British forces on the Arras front report entry into Manchy le-Preux and capture of Orange hills during a new morning drive. The August 26 dispatch notes continued progress by British troops in France.
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Orange
France
Pby Associated Press
Arras
Manchyle-Preux
Orange Hills
German Counter-Offensive Fails Near Mangin’s Right Wing
German forces launched a large scale counter-offensive between Vailley and Soissons against General Mangin’s army but the assault utterly failed. Paris reports the setback as a collapse of the German effort on August 26.
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Paris
Mangin
Vailley
Soissons
Meanest Man Discovered in Red Cross Tent Theft
Charles O. White of the Gulf Division reports James Smith, jailed for stealing two Red Cross tents during hurricane relief in Lake Charles. Smith, a storm victim with a hut near Lake Charles, was found missing then arrested by the parish sheriff while fleeing to Texas with tents and remaining belongings.
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New Orleans
Charles O. White
Gulf Division
The
Red Cross
Lake Charles
James Smith
Smith
Lake Charels
White
Texas
Three Killed as Navy Seaplane Collides off Fire Island
Washington Aug. 26 The Navy Department reports the loss of a naval seaplane and its three crew members including Ensign Donald Pero after a collision with another seaplane off Fire Island on Saturday. Mine sweepers searched the area but found no trace of crew or aircraft.
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Washington
Donald Pero
Fire Island
Navy Department
Pero
Dowling Calls for Filter Plant After Water Test
Dr Oscar Dowling reports Monroe water samples show city mains water unsafe for drinking and urges immediate potable water plant construction. Engineer W G Kirkpatrick to arrive soon to begin preliminary work. plant to be built near the city power house.
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Oscar Dowling
Monroe
Dowling
W. G. Kirkpatrick
Birmingham
Dr Dowling
Sheriff Grant
New Orleans
T. A. Grant
Court House
McMillan
Howard Named Manager of New Federal Freight Claims Section
Washington August 26 John H Howard of Chicago former freight claim agent of Chicago and Alton Railroad today was appointed manager of the new section of railroad administration to supervise all freight claims against rail roads under Federal management.
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Washington
John H. Howard
Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railroad
New Section of Railroad Administration
Italian War Office reports front duels and patrols driven back
Rome reports desultory artillery duels along the front. Enemy marching troops are dispersed in Val tellin and Brenta valleys, with patrols pushed back on the Giudicaria River. Italian aviators bomb camps in the Largina valley and on the Fhinli plains.
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Rome
Italian War Office
Val Telling
Brenta
Giudicaria
Largina
Fhinli
Usual Monday docket at City Court in disorderly conduct cases
Proceedings in the city court covered routine charges. J G Salsberry white drunk and disorderly fined 7.50. T M Smith colored same charge fined 5. Lew is Brooks colored trespassing discharged. G W Harris white begging fined 3. Evans Causey fighting without reason case set at 3:30. Marion Bain detained for investigation. Reported absent without leave from Camp Beauregard Utility Detachment.
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J. G. Salsberry
T. M. Smith
Sam Dyer
Sam
Lewis Brooks
G. W. Harris
Evans Causey
Marion Bain
Camp Beauregard
British Take 20,000 Prisoners in Four Days
Paris reports on August 26 that the British have captured 20,000 prisoners since August 21, according to the Petit Journal. The tally reflects rapid advances over four days in the ongoing conflict.
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Paris
Havas
Petit Journal
Local Board 10 Sends 20 Men to Camp Bowie
Ouachita local board calls twenty men to serve in Camp Bowie Texas between September 3 and 6. Twenty six registrants listed with twenty to be selected for the quota including William Marvin Green Aaron Collie Lee Robert Ralph Ross Joe Ollie Read Alvie Lewis Charles Hawkins Honeycutt Walland Washington Wainwright James J. McCabe Alvin Newton Thornell and others.
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Camp Bowie
Texas
Ouachita
William Marvin Green
Aaron Collie Lee
Robert Ralph Ross
Joe Ollie Read
Alvie Lewis
Charles Hawkins Honeycutt
Walland Washington Wainwright
James J. McCabe
Alvin Newton Thornell
Max Brooks
Thomas K. Baton
Jessie Scott Jenkins
Daniel Emmanuel Lenard
Walker Deal Hanna
Daher Solomon
Waddie Thomas Finley
Ferris Namer Kalil
John Wedbrook
Willie Wood
Harry F. Roberts
Martin Hancock Smith
Joseph Earl Childress
Ted Marion Hammons
Leon Tullis
Aubrey Bolton Brooks
Marcus Bertram Kahn
Tropical Disturbance Moves Toward Yucatan
Washington reports a tropical disturbance lingering in the Caribbean Sea is likely approaching the Yucatan Peninsula this morning according to the weather bureau.
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Caribbean Sea
Washington
Yucatan
Weather Bureau
British mare shows solid early progress on track
The British mare advanced two miles on or in front of four miles early today, marking a positive progression in her training.
British Advance In Somme Area As Rain Fails To Halt Push
British forces report progress in the Serape river sector east of Arras despite heavy rain. Favreni near Bapaume captured, strong gains along Monchy le Preux Wancourt and Meuville Vitasse front. French and German lines shift with fresh captures along the Aisne and Ailette corridors and over 400 prisoners taken.
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London
Serape River
Arras
Hory
Croistelles
Favreni
Bapaume
Scarpe River
Jampouk
Meuville-Vitasse
Monchy-le-Proux
Gumphe
Wancourt
Mary
Somme
Maricourt
Bray
Heniel
Fampoux
Monchy-le-Preux
Guimappe
Watcourt Heniel
Croiselles
Mory
Favrule
Avesnes
Eaucourt Labbaye
Martin Puich
Bazentin-le-Petit
Theip
Carnoy
Mariecourt
Chuignes
Debeney
Fresnoy Les Roye
Roye
Mangiui
Ailette
Aisne
Five Juvenile Burglars Held in City Jail
Five boys aged ten to fourteen are in the city jail awaiting juvenile court action after a burglary at Frank McCormick’s store in Collinston. They admit guilt and have prior trouble, with items stolen including knives. Suspects are Harvey Carleton Marm Carleton Leon Carleton and others.
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Dewkins
McElwee
Hill
Heap
News-Star
Frank McCormick
Collinston
Harvey Carleton
Marm Carleton
Leon Carleton
Fourteen Brothers Rob Store and Ride Freight to Monroe
Fourteen boys from McGehee and Dermott Ark claim their father A Bowden and others aided their break in at McCormick store at night. They say Dick Martin and Harvey Bowden robbed the store while others waited outside then deadheaded to Monroe after boarding a southbound train. They were arrested with knives, a wristwatch and other items from the store and described harsh train travel without tickets. In Topeka Kansas leading parties gather for state conventions as war issues dominate platforms.
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McGehee
Ark
Marion Carleton
Herbert Bowden
Dick Bowden
A. Bowden
Dermott
Monticello
Collinston
Martin
Harvey
Monroe
McCormick
President Wilson backs delay on national prohibition
Washington message reports President Wilson proposing extending the effective date for the proposed national prohibition beyond January first next during the war. Senate prohibition leaders announce the plan as they seek timing adjustments.
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Washington
Auk
Senate
Wilson
Debate on Man Power Bill Senate Resume
Washington August 26 debate on amendments to the man power bill was resumed in the Senate with passage expected late today or tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
News-Star doubles AP war reports from Europe fronts
The News-Star announces it has perfected arrangements to increase its Associated Press war coverage to double the amount received in the regular daily routine, aiming to supply the public with the fullest and latest front line news from Europe.
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Europe
News-Star
Associated Press
Germans Ready to Surrender War-Weary Soldiers Seek End
Report notes German troops fatigued after long conflict seek opportunity to surrender. Sources indicate willingness to capitulate as Allied progress continues.
German prisoner reveals German plan to renew desperate attacks
A German captive held by American forces on the Vesle says Berlin plans a larger offensive than before and will face manpower shortages. He notes desertion among troops and believes many would surrender if given a chance, while American entry and manpower strain worry Allied leaders.
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Vesle
Associated Press
America
News-Star Expands War News Service For Monroe readers
The News-Star announces a new enlarged service with more Associated Press material and faster war news. The paper aims to deliver fuller details of the great struggle and notes afternoon editions print news hours ahead of morning papers in Monroe and North Louisiana.
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News-Star
Associated Press
United States
Monroe
Louisiana
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