Teutons Drive Forward North of Montdidier on Avre Bank
Allied lines hold along the Vesle and Aisne front as German forces withdraw from portions of the Somme. French advances north of Montdidier push toward the Avre border while British and French troops reorganize evacuated Somme territory. Russia reportedly plans war against Japan as Archangel Allied landing gains momentum.
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Bink
Mealti Itvut
Mantdidier
Morivel
Hraches
Montididier
Cot Hinves
Princ Rupprecht
Havaria
Lys
Somme
Pienedy
Feld
Ant Jeans
Braye-Corbie Road
Russia
Japan
London
Moscow
Berlin
Jaiin
Copenhagen
Archangel
Wilson Urges Troops On To Fight For Global Liberty
President Wilson addressed troops returning to Washington from Hog Talents ceremonies, urging them to defend a principle of world liberty and rights of peoples. He urged courage and valor, praising American soldiers for their role in upholding a righteous cause.
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Baltimore
Washington
Provident
Mrs. Wilson
Addres
Milion
Ehtet
United States
Wilson to Aid Slavs in Siberia Mission Amid War News
Washington officials released statements detailing plans for United States and Japan to send a joint force to Mudivostok to aid Czech Slovak troops and protect the westward Russian front. The program aims to assist prisoners of war and support local self governance while avoiding interference in Russia’s internal affairs. German losses quoted by Paris paper total 4,760,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Siberia
United States
Japan
Mudivostok
Columon
Ely
Cgecho Slovik
Akies
Mutmnanskani
Archianvel
Geenon
Red Cross
Yo Mocla
Paris
T'Homme Libre
Explosion kills 700 German Soldiers in Kiev attack
London reports a terrorist campaign against Germans linked to the Russian Social Revolutionists includes an explosion at Kiev. The blast reportedly killed 70 German soldiers and followed the murder of Field Marshal von Biehhorn, per Copenhagen correspondent of the Dilly Mail quoting a trading member of the party.
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London
Kiev
Marshal von Biehhorn
Copenhagen
The
Dilly Mail
Two British Ships Sunk by Mines in August Action
The British admiralty reports two torpedo boat destroyers sunk by enemy mines on August 2. Losses include five officers and ninety two ratings, according to the official statement.
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London
Admiralty
Villa follower recovers horse stolen from American ranch
ndit Returns Horse Taken in Raid ria Tex Col lidefonno Sanches, a Villa follower, returned to Captain Kloepfer, U S A, a horse stolen from an American ranch last April. The Villa officer reported a fight between Villa and Mexican federal forces at Vado de Piedra opposite San Jose. Villa forces attacked eighty federal soldiers under Captain Mendoza. The federals broke and fired as they ran but wounded none of Sanchez s men.
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Ndit
Ria
Tex
Lidefonno Sanches
Villa
Kloepfer
U.S A
Vado de Piedra
San Jose
Mendoza
Sanchez
Fire destroys Provo woolen mills in Utah loss half a million
A major blaze leveled two large buildings of the Provo woolen mills, the region's largest manufactory on government contracts. Officials estimated the loss at 500000 with the cause still undetermined. In adjacent dispatches, tensions rise as Allies clash with German Finns near Finland.
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Provo
Utah
Provo Woolen Mills
Christiania
Finland
Vardo
Archangel
Tank Ship Torpedoed Sinking of Steamer Jennings Reveals Raider Presence
Headlines detail torpedoing of the British steamer Wathilda and the Jennings sinking off the east coast, exposing a German raider network. Reports cite 105 to 130 dead, including American officers and nurses, with 89 nurses aboard and hundreds of crewmen. Also notes Luz Blanca torpedoed near Halifax and heavy American casualties in France.
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Jennings
Halifux
N. S
Standard Oil Company
Luz Blanca
US Casualties Total 15 196 in Overseas Week
Washington Army and Marine corps casualties abroad for the week ending Aug 4 rise by 1 490 to 15 196 total. Daily tally hits 283 the largest single day figure yet, with a two a German press note and a war update.
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U. S
Washington
Army
Marine Corps
German Sub Sinks Three U.S. Vessels Off Nova Scotia
Three American fishing schooners were sunk by German submarines off Seal Island Yar mouth county on the Nova Scotia coast. Crews were landed on the Nova Scotian shore. Washington draft ages 18 to 45 were recommended to Congress in the War Department manpower bill introduced in both houses.
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Halifax
N. 8
Seal Island
Yarmouth County
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotian
Washington
Congress
War Department
Calls Kaiser bluff on American transports sunk
Secretary Daniels dismissed German claims that submarines threaten the war. No American transport carrying troops to Europe has been sunk. He called the submarine a non factor and said the boast was unfounded. American aviators claimed eight German planes shot down near the Marne with several pilots named. Heat waves plagued the Midwest with temperatures up to 113. A Liberty Loan call projected at 6 billion dollars.
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France
Union News Service
Washington
Danielk
Daniels
Europe
William
Denver
Marne
Donald Hudson
Kansas City
Ivan A. Roberts
Massachusetts
Ruliff Nevins
Los Angeles
Robert Z. Gates
Spartansburg
S.C
Harold Buckles
Manshester
N. H
Jerry BE
Vascon- In
Americans Show Valor in Hand to Hand Fighting at Fismes
Paris dispatch across the Vesle front reports heavy Allied gains with French patrols crossing the Vesle near Bazoches and Jonchery, and Americans earning glory in hand to hand combat in Fismes capturing a German base. German resistance along the Vesle and Aisne fronts slows pursuit as allies press east toward Rheims and Amiens.
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Wemwepaper Union Servion
Paris
Vesle
Havas
Bazoches
Jonchery
Rheims
Muizon
Champigny
Fismes
Alane
Soixsous
Conde-sur-Aisne
Soissone
Rhelms
Aisne
Yall
Soissons Rheims
Mene
Alsine
Chemit Des Dames
Mesnil St. Georges
Montaidler
Hraches
Ayre
Braches
Hargicourt
Courtemarche
Ancre
Ayré
Amiens
Wesle
Washington
Aisne-Marne
Marne
Pershing
Lint
Nheims
Germany
Liberty Bonds at Par on New York Stock Exchange
Liberty 3 percent bonds exempt from taxation sold at par on the New York stock exchange for the first time this year. Steady buying by leading financial interests has been noticeable recently.
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Liberty
New York
Stock Exchange
President Wilson Sends Message to Swiss Leader
President Wilson sends a message to the President of Switzerland outlining postwar cooperation and seeking to strengthen allied ties. The communication signals Washingtons intent to coordinate on reconstruction, economic policy, and security assurances amid shifting European affairs.
Twins’ Ages Hinge on Medical Judgment at Coney Island Show
New York authorities seek expert opinion on the ages of Lucio and Simplico Godino, Samar twins displayed in a freak circus at Coney Island. Court involvement stems from claims they are under sixteen, while physicians testifying could not determine a precise age, estimating a range from eleven to eighteen. The case centers on exhibition of children regarded as medical oddities with separate heads and feet fused to the back.
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New York
Lucio
Simplico Godino
Samar
Coney Island
James Dunlavey
Siamese Twins Lucio and Simplico Testify on Diet
In a courtroom session the Siamese twins Lucio and Simplico spoke with the magistrate and witnesses while seated separately. They complained of poor meals since the Children’s Society took charge, preferring beef and describing meals like ham and eggs and chops. A doctor is expected to testify on their ages at the next hearing.
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Mately
Artos
Lucio
Simplico
Samars
Children’s Society
Hmself
Marysville Man Receives Reward for Returning Purse
Marysville California: Mrs. Mary Ebert of Shasta County compliments D. Davis of this city for returning her purse containing $3,000 and valuable jewelry and gives him a $2 cash reward in recognition of his honesty.
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Marysville
Cal
Mary Ebert
Shasta County
D. Davis
Climbing Sows and Sleepwalking Child Headlines
Mount Carmel reports a ten year old sow Harold perched on a roof after a voice drew an investigation by Harry Lucas. Somnambulist youth Lueag climbed from a window to the water spout and roof. Also beads removed from a five year old in New Orleans. A teen suicide noted in St Louis with a love note.
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Mount Carmel
Harry Lucas
Harold
Lueag
Hach Kies
St. Louis
Verde Senta Ard Branes
Nellie Kuebler
Pra, Jr
Late Market Quotations From Regional Grain and Livestock Prices
Report of late market quotations across commodities including upland and hay prices in Colorado and Nebraska, oats, corn, gluten feed, and straw. Also lists livestock prices for cattle calves sheep hogs and poultry with assorted regional figures and packing details.
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Colorado Upland
Colorado
Nebtankie
S.s.s
Valley
Nebranka
Wleur
Hrubasel To
Sincount
Gincome
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Teutons
Montdidier
Avre
Aisne Mirne
Pismies
Wilson
Homer Beaumont
Lake Charles
Board of Managers
Honore Pershing
Poincare
Gen. Pershing
Legion of Honor
Yert J. Beveridge
Chicago Public Library
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
0. S
Vladivostok
Atlantic Sea Board
Virginia
O. B
Nis
Canadaa
Middle Atlantic
Navy Department
Norfolk
Thirtes
Big Drive
America
Netion
Poxeldon
Atlantic
J. Durle
Scherr
von Holtzendorff
Wolff Bureau
Reinhardt Schei
von Holtgendorft
D. Berne
Hellingrath
Pravda
Szevestin
Zurich
Austria
Arbeiter Zeitung
Maj
Bennett Clark
National Army
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Kaiser
Chicago
Middle West
Ilinois
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
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Federal Reserve District
Minneapolis
Dallas
San Francisco
Balkans
Palestine
F. D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Alkher
Aredal
Norway
Hawaii
Crowder
Rullify
Hun
Hamel
Dernancourt
Yankees
Midland
Colorad Midland Railroad
John W. Shearer
Colorado Springs
Supreme Court
Switzerland
Man
New Orleans
Charity Hospital
Alice Buckley
Banks Street
Mapaper Union Xe
Denver Market
Metsle
Houller
Cole Tungsten
Duluth, Minn
Idaho
Choice
Medlum
Agood
Culm
Kiam
Hotatoes and Poultry
Minnesota
Ohio
Merdle
Pri
Alee
Ierunwere
Howe
Jood Hoge -Hy
Abo Wein AY
Carland
Hatter
Crown Fox
Crean Fea
Bengeos Renee
Colo
Dex
Burch
Maine
Funt
Ted
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