Germans Driven From Trenches by French in Picardy
Allied dispatches report French gains across the Picardy front with control of Lassigny district and Oise valley. German trenches evacuated west of Bailly as French forces press high ground near Roye. several towns and villages including L'Econvillon and Des Loges seen in French hands, while German reserves are being shifted.
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Picardy Battle Front
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Allied withdraw prompts breather as German resistance stiffens
Paris reports four days of Allied progress followed by a pause to redeploy as German defenses stiffen on the Somme front. Vouhtier’s line weakens near Rolphon and Bowrene La Grasse with Laissivy potentially fallen, while mobile German gun groups and heavy artillery target French rear areas. Marshal Foch’s next move is awaited amid expectations the war will not revert to intermittent action.
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Associated Press
Paris
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Humbert
Rolfon
Bowerne-La-Grasse
Vou “Havers
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Foch
Somme
Further German Retreat and Allied Advances Near Lansigny
The battle's first phase ends as German forces withdraw toward the Somme canal line. The fall of Lassigny looms, with reports of German material being moved from Peronne and large ammo dumps seized by French. British and French units fight near Roye and Bethune while a captured order criticizes German tactics and urges better methods to reduce casualties.
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British Destroyer Sunk in Mediterranean
London report says a British torpedo boat destroyer was sunk by an enemy submarine near the Mediterranean on August 6. Seven of the destroyer’s complement were lost. The Admiralty released the notice today.
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Submarine attacks add to coast danger off New York
German submarines intensified coast raids near New York as the Somerstad was sunk off Fire Island. Eleven fishing vessels sunk since Saturday include the Lena May and Earle and Nettleway, with survivors reported and German crews shown as brutal. A mustard gas attack damaged the Smith Island Lighthouse, injuring six, as ships were shelled and crewed aboard by U boat crews.
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New York
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United States Shipping Board
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Norway
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England
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New England
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Entente Demands Explanation From Trotzky Over Lenine War Threat
From Moscow via Berlin reports say Entente diplomats have delivered a collective note to War Minister Trotzky demanding within three days an explanation of Premier Lenine's threat that Russia would declare war against Anglo French imperialism, per Central News.
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Russia
Pluck of Doughboys Near Vesle Front Amid Heavy Fire
American doughboys hold steep positions north of the Vesle, sniping the German line and delaying artillery advances while maintaining heavy communications under shell fire. Hospitals and ambulances run amid bombardment, as Germans loot metals and household items along evacuated railways.
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Grocers Endorse Hoover at Wisconsin Convention
The Wisconsin Retail Grocers association pledged members to support the war effort and place business operations at the service of military needs. President Bpindler of Superior presided as the annual convention opened, emphasizing loyalty to the government and full mobilization of manpower.
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Herbert Hoover
Wisconsin Retail Grocers' Association
Bpindler
Superior
Garment workers to submit strike dispute to referees
Four thousand Cleveland garment workers, on strike for three weeks, meet to approve Secretary of War Baker s suggestion that their wage and conditions differences be submitted to a board of referees. Voting was expected to be nearly unanimous as many factories prepare army uniforms.
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Cleveland
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Baker
Peat urged for domestic coal shortage in Ireland
Dublin reports Burgess, the Irish coal controller’s representative, promotes peat use for home heating to alleviate a national coal shortage. Peat is common in rural Ireland but rarely used in towns, though it could supplement limited coal supplies amid ongoing energy concerns.
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Dublin
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Treland
Art Exhibition in Fup de Taneiro September
An art exhibition set for September in Fup de Taneiro will feature paintings and sculpture primarily by Brazilian artists. Foreign artists have also been invited to participate. The errant remark about an awkward man and a day of Frade appears in the text.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fup de Taneiro
Sptember
Fearful Spectacle of Ruin Spreads in France
An article from Associated Prensa describes a fearful display as French forces press toward Montdidier amid German resistance. It notes hard marching, heavy shelling, and French troops enduring severe strain while delaying German advances to protect ammunition and supplies.
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Prensa
France
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Serink
Dalcalion Rentiate
Air service plays key role in Allied operations in France
As the French Army advances in France, bombing squadrons increasingly replace heavy artillery by striking ranges of targets. Recon planes guide groups of infantry and convoys to disrupted supply lines, while 121 planes dropped twenty one tons of bombs on Las aleny causing widespread fires and blocking roads and rail junctions.
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Radhyoy
Democrats Lose Nominations In North Dakota Ruling
The Democratic committee says nomination certificates will not be issued to Democratic candidates for Congress in North Dakota's Second and Third districts after failing to reach 25 percent of the party vote in the last general election. If upheld, Republican nominees endorsed by the Nonpartisan League would run unopposed. Chairman Byerly announced the decision and action plan.
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Imain
Democriteal Committee
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North Dakota
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Byerly
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Rail men vow strict penalties for federal law violators
Washington D C The railroad administration will punish all violators of the federal law protecting property officials declared citing the case of Pullman porter B F Ross convicted of embezzlement at Spokane He converted a Pullman ticket into cash and served eight months in jail to end railroading abuses.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Socialist Sessions Consider Dues Increase at National Conference
Chicago state Secretaries meeting adjourned after routine matters. Difficulty securing funds for party work and possible defense of indicted leaders prompted a proposal to raise dues from twenty five to Afhy cents per month, but no action was taken. No action occurred on the St. Louis declaration of the party on the war.
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Chicago
National Conference
Oif
St. Louis
Tax of Ten Dollars a Year on Occupations Exposed
Washington D C special taxes of ten dollars annually on occupations or professions were embedded in the eight billion revenue bill by the Ways and Means Committee. Similar levies applied to businesses with two thousand dollars yearly receipts. wholesale houses with two hundred thousand dollars. press associations benefited from exemptions. brokers lines targeted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Daciay
Mts
Whys and Means
Rainey
Ilinois
Longworth
Ohio
Man Dies After Falling Into Vat at Tannery Plant
In Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin August Splitwerber fifty eight fell into a vat of burning liquid at the C Weisse tannery. The temperature in the plant reached 110 degrees. Splitwerber was overcome by heat and died last night from his injuries.
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Sheboygan Falln
Wis
Splitwerber
Sheboygan Falls
C.weisse
Break Likely As Spain Germany Clash Rumored
London report suggests a break between Spain and Germany is highly likely this afternoon. The note says gold remains premium amid the dental market and market terms.
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London
Spain
Germany
Man Power Bill Extending Ages From 18 to 45 Approved
Associated Press reports the Senate Military Committee favorably reported at once the Man Power bill extending draft ages from eighteen to forty five. Amendments grant two years of government funded education after the war and allow commissions for volunteers or draftees. Provisions require education at government expense, to begin within six months of discharge, with rules to be set by the president. The measure faces further action next week with possible unanimous consent.
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Missouri
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Grounded steamer escapes with no damage near Atlantic port
A Brazilian freight steamer ran aground near the Atlantic port during a heavy fog but floated free with no damage after a towing attempt. Reports say the vessel faced a dangerous position as the tide receded, with rumors it may have been threatened by a German submarine. The ship, loaded with sugar, later drifted broadside and appeared to lose lee way.
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New England
Wigar
Rain and Wind Storm Hits Claire County Crops
Heavy rain and high winds devastated crops in Claire County last night. Fields show blown hay, scattered grain, toppled trees, and damaged farm buildings. In town, falling trees damaged telephone and fire alarm wires and disrupted services.
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Austrians Move Large Forces Toward Italy Front
Geneva reports 9 Austrians moving immense material and troops toward Italy for another offensive. Austrian trains toward the Tyrol carry soldiers as civilians are barred. The Austrian frontier with Switzerland has been closed since Saturday.
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Switzerland
Italy
Tyrol
Sign of Victory Cited by Senator Titon on Austria Crisis
Senator Titon, former foreign minister, declares opening of the provincial council that the intervention in Austria signals a desperate situation. He asserts the action confirms the end of Austrian hopes and frames the broader political stakes against the background of the ongoing crisis.
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Allied advances and German positions near the Oise
Allied forces launched a general offensive with progress south of the Oise and near Lassigny as German defenses weaken. Reports say towns behind the front are burning from bombardment and that the French and Americans press to drive the front, while weather and terrain hamper both sides.
Wisconsin Woman Killed in Unsolved Tragedy
James Couillard 27 is near death after killing his wife and slashing his own throat at the Rolling home in Fort Atkinson. Three Rolling relatives heard nothing as Couillard stabbed Mrs Couillard repeatedly and then cut her throat before wounding himself. Bodies found in a locked dining room as authorities probe motive, including fears of divorce and possible army service history.
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Fort. Akinson
Wis
James Coutillard
Courtlard
Frank Rolling
Rolling
Couillard
Coulllard
Iia
Relatves
Dry County Vote Keeps Douglas County Dry
Returns from twenty three of thirty four precincts show Douglas County remains dry by about 400 votes, a dry majority of 125 more than the last election. An Atchison man faces domestic dispute over spending money.
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Rumors of German Move Amid War Strife
Washington reports claim Austrian and German troops consolidate in Europe and seek bread via occupation. A United Press dispatch notes German squads patrol rural areas while peasants assist or resist. money schemes and emigration fears accompany the unrest as observers describe forced transfers and suspected captures, with unclear targets.
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Prisoner counts rise in Paris dispatch from United Press
Paris reports 37 000+ prisoners captured since Thursday and Sunday, with 12 200 officers among them. Marcel Hutin of Le Matin notes more than 70 000 enemy prisoners taken since July. Hutin estimates indicate zones, cars, and machine rooms contributing to the tally.
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Hail Breaks Windows In Little Falls Minn City
United Press reports severe hailstorms in Little Falls Minnesota causing broken windows and damaged gardens citywide. Reports mention hailstones as large as nuts, with country areas also affected and ongoing damage assessments underway.
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Little Falls
Minn
Unclear fragmentary flight report from Aliana to Dayton
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a long flight from Aliana to Dayton with garbled names and dates. No coherent event, dates, or outcomes discernible.
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