Siberian Action Beginnings Marked by U S and Allies
Reports from Washington on August 2 indicate joint action by the United States, Japan, and Entente powers to aid the Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia. Officials announced the plan would be executed at once as talks clarified cooperation and motives.
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Washington
Japan
America
Siberia
Tokyo
Saheen
Wily
War
Navy
Polk
Vin
White House
United States
Ri Tt
Derirrars
State Department
Pointe
China
July Temperature Records and Low Precipitation Report
July showed temperatures well above normal with an average 83 and a high of 103 degrees on July 28, setting a record for last month. Precipitation remained low at 0.25 inches, far below the normal 0.65 inches, marking a notable rainfall deficit.
Italians Cheer Strong Yankee Help On Italian Front
A dispatch describes warm receptions in Milan and Turin as U S troops arrive to reinforce Italian forces. The crowding and excitement reflect deep appreciation for the allied help and the advancing effort against the enemy.
Flier Dies After Fire On Aircraft Over Dallas Area
Lieutenant Robinson EK Birdwell of West Bluff Cal was killed near Dallas when his plane caught fire at about two thousand feet. He jumped to avoid the blaze but fell and died. The incident occurred about nine miles south of the city.
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Dallas
Texas
Lieut Robinson EK Birdwell
West Bluff
Cal
Generally Fair Weather Forecast For Local Area
The forecast calls for generally fair weather with no significant precipitation. Temperatures are expected to be mild with light winds and mostly clear skies throughout the day.
County board to send 13 men to California
County board will send thirteen drafted men to Camp Fremont, California, in August. The group includes Dewey J. Henthorn, George F. Owen, Charles He Pettit, Paul Ho Coyner, Vern Kinois, Joe L Hatten, Rota R. Collingworth, Robert C Bey, Nelson owe, Archie R. Kearty, and others.
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Fremont
California
Dewey J. Henthorn
George F. Owen
Charles He Pettit
Paul Ho Coyner
Radelph Haverty
Joe D. Oliver
Vern Kinois
Joe L Hatten
Rota
U S to Not Use Allied Officers as Instructors
The article notes the U S plans to avoid using allied officers as instructors for new units in the United States as American forces in France reach advanced training. It mentions Brigadier General Carmelive Vanderbilt returning to Camp Lewis and a war department decision to base new divisions on two veteran infantry regiments, with units from existing formations possibly brought home to form foundations for future additions.
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France
United State
Mareh
Vanderbilt
Carmelive Vanderbilt
Camp Lewis
Washington
We Department
War Department
United States
Army
Police Nab Vehicle In Whiskey Hauling Case
Police arraigned E A Nichols Charles Mitchell and Ton Cage on transporting liquor breaking glass on the street and speeding They chased a Ford driven by Cage after smelling whiskey in Tier Cage s car The suspects halted after officers fired warning shots and the jugs broke on South Robinson avenue They were fined one dollar and costs and sent to county for further action
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E A Nichols
Charles Mitchell
Ton Cage
Cage
Ford
Heep
Cogswell
Robinson Avenue
Lower British House Passes Credit Bill
London August 2 the house of commons approved the vote of credit in a unanimous voice vote today indicating swift government funding support for wartime needs.
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London
House of Ommons
Vote of Credit
Town of Cierges Haunts Battle Front and Dead Town Wastes
A World War I dispatch reports the village of Cierges as a stalemate obstacle to American advance near Setey New Jersey. The correspondent notes the village becomes a field of death with dead cats and debris, torched by summer heat, as troops describe the stubborn position.
War Souvenir Helmets From Front Line
Allied dispatch describes American soldiers sending home German helmets as trophies from the Aisne Marne front. Post offices near camps fill daily with helmet returns and relatives receive battlefield mementos from soldiers who battled in the hedges and forests as German retreat continued.
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Associated Press
Aisne-Marne
United Stains
Hermans
Lumberman Charges Spite Puts Him Off Shipping Berth
In San Francisco John I Kitty of Horstuy faces charges tied to a dispute that sidelined him from shipping duties at the Emergency Fleet Corporation. He claimed pressuer from Washington stalled timber programs, citing nervousness among southern pine interests. He left for Washington after telegraphing N Hurley seeking an explanation.
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San Francisco
John I Kitty
Horstuy
Adenistiitemtior
Heart Olfr
Washington
Southern Pine
Bed Ward N. Hurley
Emergtney Fleet Corporation
Poseidon Sinks After Collision Off Coast
The American steamship Poseidon, 91 tons gross and formerly under Dutelae, sank in a collision with a tanker off the Atlantic coast last Wednesday. Five crew members of thirty eight are missing. Captain Durie died from exposure after being landed. Federal indictments were returned against Dr Edward A Kumely and Walter Kaufman, linked to the Evening Mail purchase for the German government.
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New York
Poseidon
Dutelae
Antic
Durie
Edward A. Kumely
New Yill and Express Company
Walter Kaufman
Equin Ad
Be Carmen Opus Cotates
An al
Evening Mail Tior
Lloyd George Trade Vision Takes Heat in London Debate
London papers report mixed reactions to Lloyd George's postwar trade stance. The Liberal press echoes his warning that longer wars demand tougher economic terms, while Conservatives and The Times focus on hoped postwar economic agreements with America. The Paris talks and Wilsons Mount Vernon remarks frame the controversy as Britain weighs restraint versus punitive aims.
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London
J. Sharp
Uhireat
Premer Lloyd Genege
Germany
Lloyd George
Chronicle Eave
the Times
Aner
England
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Order Limits Ordnance Service to Disqualified Enlisted Men
Washington August 2 under an order from the chief of ordnance service in the ordnance department except at arsenals and proving grounds will be restricted to men medically disqualified for general military service. All men now serving in the ordnance department at Washington and depots and contract plants who are physically qualified will be sent overseas for duty in the ordnance service.
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Washington
Chief of Ordnance
Ordnance Department
Herwalter
Hyington
United States
Ordnance Service
Allies Encircle Ville En Tardenois Front Grows
On the French front in France Aug 2 the town of Ville en Tardenois on the Marne easterly side has been encircled by Allied forces. French advance continues taking towns and villages between Soissons and Rheims as the enemy resists and holds prisoners. Paris says troops press back Germans toward the Vesle in a night action north of the Marne.
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Associated Press
France
Ville-en-Tardenois
Marne Salient
Soissons
Rheims
Paris
The
Marne
Vesle
War Office
Oureq
Hortennes Falls
Hortennes-et-Taux
Constremain
Chateau Thierry-Soissons
Vezilly Wood
Goussancourt
Coulonges
Villers-Agron
Romigny
Ville-en- Tardenois
Whole American Line Rapid Advance on Aisne Marne Front
The American line moved forward with little resistance from Soissons to Rheims as German forces withdrew overnight. Allied flanks pressed the German salient while American troops, aided by French on both sides, advanced through rain-soaked fields toward Nesles forest watershed.
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Associated Press
Aisne-Marne
Soissons
Rheims
Nesles Forest
Allies Take 3 Towns in Advance and Huns Burn Stores
Allied forces advance north of the Marne seize Hortennes and Hortennes et Taux, cross toward Cons Tremain, and occupy nearby woods while Germans burn villages retreating. Allies drive toward Vezilly wood and reach near Villers Agron as fighting diminishes northward.
Italian Monarch Reviews Yankees On Latins Front
King Victor Emmanuel reviewed the American Irons stationed in the northern Italian war zone as they occupied quarters near the Latins front amid Rome reports dated August 1.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Realty Men Seek Tax Clear Up for Oklahoma City
A weekly meeting of the legal Realty Men at the Kingkade Hotel appointed committees to study how to clear delinquent ad valorem and special taxes on Oklahoma City property. The discussion noted the register of deeds office running months behind and proposed action by county commissioners. A third committee was formed to aid in preventing forgery and to provide a landing place for Army aviators near the city.
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Oklahoma City
Kingkade
Franco British attack on Marne salient gains ground
News from London reports a five mile front along the western Marne salient with a maximum three mile depth. The advance captured the ridge marking the watershed between the Oureq and the Alane and took Merumer wood and the area around Ceoussancourt.
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London
Marne
Oureq
Alane
Merumere Wood
Aimee
Germany Neti
Mt Pe
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