Allies Push Forward as Germans Evacuate Near La Basse Canal
Allied forces advance on a sector north of La Basse canal as German lines retreat a few miles west of Rheims. French and American troops fight hard from Muizon to Fismes and Vesle river crossings, while German withdrawals continue along the Vesle and Aisne fronts. Paris and London dispatches note stiff resistance, riverbank swamps hindering movement, and Allied gains spanning Grivesnes to Mesnil St Georges with Rheims increasingly disengaged.
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Associated Press
France
la Basse Canal
Aisne
Vesle
Ubborn
Muizon
Vantes Farm
Rheims
Fismes
Sermois
Warass
Paris
Havas
Moraches
Janchers
Rhiems
Crussian
Mufzon
Champigny
London
Reuters
Fontaine- Sous-Montdidier
Mesnil- St. Georges
Montdidier
Aubvillers
Grivesnes
Tardendis
Fismen
Rhaims
la Neuvillette
Vesle Pocket Formed Threatening German Retreat
General Foch presses a wedge at the Vesle to squeeze German lines between Soissons and Rheims. The maneuver aims to push east and west fronts north, drawing von Hindenburg's reserves and foreshadowing pressure near the Aisne. Paris reports bombardment resumes as front lines shift.
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United Press
New York
Foch Wraund
Vesle
Soi
Chemin Des Dames
Rheims
Berr
Soissons
Foch
Flonts
Marne
von Hindenburg
Sissons
Americas
Pooch Cat
von Kindenburg
Aisne
Mindenburg
Tornado Kills Farmer as Storm Ravages County
A tornado last night in this vicinity killed farmer Adam Horst and injured his wife, daughter, and baby who was likely fatally wounded when their car was blown from the road. Two large barns south of Carson were wrecked and many windows shattered. crop damage not yet estimated.
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Cvews
Adam Horst
Carson
Horst
New Trial Denied for Bentall Socialist Governor Candidate
Judge Page Morris in Minnesota district court denied a new trial request by counsel for Jacob C. Bentall Socialist nominee for governor who is under sentence for an alleged obstructing address. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court was announced. Bentall spoke in Murtehimeor, Minn, a year ago as part of the misconduct claim.
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Ted Press
Minn
Page Morris
Jacob C. Bentall
Judge Landis Rules Against Defense in War Trial
United Press reports Federal Judge Landis ruled against the defense in the Tow W. triad case over admitting the thirteen volume report of the industrial regulations commission. The decision shortens the case. Francis Miller of Providence testified the war opposition group aims to eliminate all non producers and stated he is opposed to all war.
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United Press
Chieano
Landis
W. Triad
Industrial Regulations Commission
Francis Miller
Providence
T. WW. W. Fs
Wisconsin Men For General Service Reach Chillwothe
Madison Wisconsin Governor Philipp received a call for 500 merit men from Wisconsin to be sent to Chillicothe Ohio during the five day period beginning August 25 for general service.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Philipp
Wisconsin
Chillwothe
Oho
Need of Russia Prompt Help or Runs Will Get Hold on Country
Special to The Northwestern reports strife and confusion in Russia as Allied American aid debates continue. Conflicting claims claim Japanese marines near Vladivostok while others say troops are en route. the State Department denies it. Ambassadors and military attaches meet in Murmansk to discuss relief, with fears aid may come too late to avert disaster. President Wilson studies the Russian problem and a proposed economic mission with military support is considered to speed relief and stabilize the country.
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Russia
Washington, D. C
Flussia
Oso
Vladivostok
Siberia
State Department
Francis
Trench
Uwmansk
Kota
Arctic Sea
Foole
Francia
James A. Ruggles
H. Francis Rlegs
Kandalakyhu
Murmansk
Germany
Alles
America
Tno Ryuystan
Wilson
United States
Japan Eyes Economic Mission and Troop Divisions
An article discusses Japan seeking to send an economic mission and at least two divisions of troops. It weighs the risk of overmatching Allied forces and argues for a dedicated army rather than relying on Russia to form allied forces.
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Japan
Spain Stirred by Pro American War Articles From Madrid
Associated Press reports Spain is stirred by articles on American war efforts published by pro German outlets in Madrid. The pieces are by Joe Martinez Ring, the writer known as Azorin, who criticizes pro-German papers and pledges to reveal the truth about the United States.
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Aimériga
Associated Press
Washington
Spain
Lefforts
Anpearme
Madrid
Joe Martinez Ring
Aruel
Dispateh
Ring
Azorin
America
Baker in Kansas City on official war mission
Secretary of War Baker arrived in Kansas City en route to Jaenenworth on official business and planned to return to Washington tomorrow. He said German efforts had been halted and the offensive was repelled, noting the Allies can choose ground, while warning against overoptimism and stating the task is just beginning. He commented on draft issues and said the war department does not intend to disrupt domestic life or extend deferments.
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Alles Cru
Chen
Law
Kansas City
Baker Arived
Kansas
Jaenenworth
Kan
Washington
Baker
War Department
Clasuer
HUN BLOW IN SEPTEMBER FILED AS FINAL DRIVE RUMORS
German leaders Juu dendorff and von Tindenburg rally public spirits amid defeat at the Marne. Fremdenblatt reports riots in the market area, police struggling to cope, with rumors that Hindenburg plans a September blow toward Champagne Verdun and Paris using three objectives along the northern coast.
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Hindenburg
Tinsted Press
Rotterdam
Marne
Juudendorff
von Tindenburg
Fremdenblatt
Champagne
Verdun
Paris
Nomination Papers Missed Deadlines Block Crowley Race Entry
Madison reports J C Crowley unable to enter the Eleventh district race as papers arrived after the midnight Saturday deadline. Officials reject Crowley’s nomination while Democratic candidate A wt Walah’s Seventh district petition lacks sufficient signatures and is also set aside.
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Associated Press
Madison
J.C Crowley
Superior
Crowley
A. Wt Walah
Consreas
State Board Secretary Secretary Selected to Succeed Lamb
O B Porter selected by central board of education as secretary of the state board of education to succeed Francis J Lamb. Lamb resigned three weeks ago to take a position in Washington. Porter former Crawford county superintendent, educated at Whitewater normal school and University of Wisconsin. He previously worked with the state railway commission and later was assistant state statistician of the state board of rail?eral.
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Educational Bory
FL AL Lamb
Associated Press
Madison
O. B Porter
Committee of
the Central: Board of Education
State Board of Education
Francis J. Lamb
Lamb
Washington
Porter
Crawford County
Whitewater Normal School
University of Wisconsin
State Railway Commission
Atste
Reniral
Corn Prices Soar On Heat and Drought Surge
Chicago Sensational reports an extraordinary rise in corn value as intense heat and dry conditions trim yields. Prices climbed to 1.62 per bushel for October delivery, with wild trading at session start and close on Saturday.
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Arenelated Press
Chicago
Paper Mills Declared Essential. Newsprint Use Cut Sizable
War Industries Board designates paper mills as essential and urges economy in newsprint. Daily editions to drop 15 percent and Sunday editions 20 percent to conserve paper. Publishers support reducing consumption without harming ads. War industries board reportedly favors no new newspapers during the war.
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W and BD. Co Paper
War Industries Board
Two U Boats Off American Coast Reported
Washington reports the sinking of the tank steamer O J Jeonfies off Virginia and a second German submarine near Nova Scotia. Survivors numbered about thirty two. a second crew remains missing. Navy patrols and ships sweep the area as troops move toward Hin nes. The Canadian fishing vessel McLaughlin escaped a submarine chase as a large steamer attracted its foe.
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Associated Presse
Washington, D. C
O. J
Virginia
Atlantic
Buist
Nova Scotia
Weavers
Smuing
McLaughlin
Revision of surtax plan aims higher income taxes
In the House Ways and Means Committee a tentative $8,000,601,000 revenue bill faced revision as discussion began on the Income tax Schedule. The panel indicated no aim to lower rates, with Rep Helvering proposing to raise the surtax on incomes over $100,000 to 65 percent rather than the previously planned 65 percent.
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Washington, D
House
Ways and Meen
Helvering
Kansas
McGovern Appointed Major in Judge Advocate General Office
Former Gov Francis B K McGovern is named major in the Judge Advocate General's office in Washington soon to assume duties. The position parallels that held by Maj. Guy D. Goff of Milwaukee, indicating a high-ranking legal role in the military system.
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Associated Preas
Iwiakes
Gove Francis BK. McGovern
Judge Advocate General
Washington
Leaway
Maj
Guy 1D Goff
Milwatker
Estimated German losses widen to 400000 in war drives
United Press notes German casualties since July 15 rise to about 400000, with 350100 reported as prisoners. claimed crown prince began last drive on that date. Allied losses described as lower though unquantified. The report cites official estimates and reflects wartime casualty accounting.
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United Prean
Londin
Ino
Alpitea
New Power Draft Bill Introduced in Congress Today
The administration proposes a selective service expansion from ages eighteen to thirty-two, enabling the president to place such men into military service. The bill, drafted by Secretary of War and approved by President and General Crowder, was sent to the military committees in both houses for expedited consideration after the summer recess.
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Newman Power
Congress
Associated Preas
Washington
CaeThe
Corry- Nye
Lo Wis
Nakor
Pravost
Cenarnt Crowder
Ecommittiens
Coumensioniu Ieaders
Subideer Toomilivay
Tve
Chaitin Dent
Mitter Nite
Deventer
Crown Prince Shortens Front In Major Retreat
The crown prince reportedly shortened the front by retreating, saving about ten divisions totaling around 125,000 men. In Champagne and between the Aisne and the Marne since July 18, it is estimated forty divisions remaining in reserve while forty seven divisions are engaged, reshaping the Allied and enemy troop balance during the campaign.
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Prinee
Prova Parin
Bax Enj
Champagne
Ajane
Marne
Berlin Man Promoted in Nine Months Reach in Dental Reserve
Berlin Wisconsin dentist Major F M Huson promoted from captain to major in nine months in the dental reserve corps. He is on leave and will go from Berlin to Otisville New Jersey for treatment. The item notes rapid ascent within the reserve and a notification of his promotion.
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Wisconsin
Ity United Press
Berlin
Wis
Dental Reserve Corps
F. M. Huson
Huson
Otisville
Provisions of the 18 to 45 Draft Law
The draft bill expands military service eligibility to all males ages eighteen to forty five. It outlines registration by the President for all eligible citizens and residents, with exemptions for officers, regulars, naval forces, and certain agricultural or industrial workers. The measure also permits extended authority for exemptions and future registration drives under executive action. Senator Chambers indicates debate on the bill may proceed tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
Eigheen
Regulars
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
Gan
THIRTY MEN CALLED FOR AUGUST DRAFT
A state draft notice lists thirty men selected for general military service under Medora's orders. Calls range from four to five men bound for various posts including Pearlaria, Wisconsin Madison, Sweeney School in Kansas City, and Rotar College. Departure times and destinations are specified with local draft boards coordinating entrainment.
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Indnetabl
Tate
Medora’ Orde
Cshisast
Peearia
CIA
University At
Wisconsin
Masdison
Sweeney School
Kansas City
Hesnek Net
Lieut Boardman Arrives In City Ahead Of New Duty
Lieut Robert Boardman son of Oshkosh General Boardman arrives with Mrs Boardman in Oshkosh on Sunday morning from Chicago. He will stay a few days before reporting for duty to instruct U S soldiers on modern warfare methods. They plan to spend the week at their cottage at Winnebago Park.
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Oshkosh
City
Kew
C1 Boardman
General Boardman
Robert Boardman
Chiraigin
Boardman
Gahbosh
Jane
United States
Jihelr
Winnebago Park
Oardman
Fats and Sun Run Days Raw Tiers Ree engin tng
Forecast for Wisconsin shows largely unsettled weather with partly cloudy conditions in the south and northern segment. Expect showers in the north tonight and Tuesday with mixed skies lingering across the northeast. Local observations note temperatures around seven degrees with limited visibility.
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Wisconsin
North
Launching Begins an Epoch in War Progress at Hog Island
Philadelphia reports the first Hog Island cargo ship Quistconek launched at 12:38 PM with Mrs. Wilson christening and President present. Officials hail the event as a milestone in American shipbuilding and wartime production, signaling a shift to mass ship output.
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Associated Preas
Philadelphia
United States
Whson
Quistconek
Hog Island
Miltadelphia
WH ¢Gon Wan
Ute Tog
Istanul
Clearing House Banks Glean Reserve Surplus Up By Week
The Associated Press reports New York banks and trust companies show a reserve of 346,232,190, an excess over legal requirements, reflecting a rise of 17,351,820 from last week. The figure indicates robust liquidity and tighter financial conditions for clearing houses.
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Associated Press
New York
Iaat Weetys
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Soissons Rheims
Morissees
Gimper Kaphtins
Eagle Hat
War Office
Vesin
Tas Wen
Array
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la Rasee
Bethune
Zinzebrouck
Ypres
State Board
Eero
American
Standard Oil Company
Navy Department
Kweep Goeng
Hinnes
Anna~ Dan Waters
Jennings
Btanlard Ol Company
Q Ry Jensuings
Senator Chamberlain
Fpmber
Crowder
Tno
Chamberlin
Seneral Crocilov
Carla
Kankus
Senne Autor Fone O
Senate
Chrmherlain
Wumber
Lieut. Boardman
Mrs. Wilson
Philadel
PHIA
Chijrman Murtey
Clermany
BORG
Geome
Arinkinad
Clearing House Banks
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