Wisconsin Mer Play Be Part In Beating Hun On West Front
The article recounts Allied advances on the western front led by Foch and Haig, notes German retreat from Flanders and morale issues in Germany, highlights Wisconsin units including the Rainbow and Michigan-Wisconsin divisions, and profiles Brigadier General MacArthur and General Carter as rising leaders in the U.S. Army. It emphasizes American valor, the impact of U.S. troops, and anticipated future actions in France.
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Wisconsin
MER
HUN
Washington, D. C
Wicurdy
Flanders
Marshal Foch
Marshal Haig
Sudden Iy
Picardy
Amiens
Throng
Flinders
von Hindensburg
von Tudentortz
United Lates
Bilamina
Washington
Geuraad
Rhelms
Etter
Marne
Rainebow
Hum Netton
Woo
Oureq
Ceruisors
Michigan-Wransin
France
Douglas MacArthur
Rainbow Division
Oshkosh
MacArthur
Camp Meade
Jesse
Carter
Bureau of Milioa Affairs
MacArthy
General Carter
Storming of Noyon Position Impends
Dispatches from Paris indicate fresh progress by General Humbert's army toward Noyon as French troops advance despite Chaulnes Boye road delays. British forces under General Rawlinson face stiff resistance along the front while German defenders cling to the Chantres heights. The southern end of the battle line remains about five and a half miles from Noyon according to late reports.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Paris
Humbert
Noyon
Chaulnes- Boye
Rawlinson
Chantres
Veopla
Germany
Feng
Stas
N.V. Tehuikavery
Russa
Authent Assembly
Amsterdamana
Middle Volga
Simbirkk
Msnitcher
Diety
Simbirsk
Movyenn
Haanlen
Volga
Skabirsk
Washington, D
Great Britain
France
Haly
Huhbert
Chaulnes-Roye
Raw i
Not a Combatant Break in Spain Germany Relation
United Press reports a probable diplomatic rift between Spain and Germany while Spain is unlikely to join the war. London Paris and Rome cables signal a Madrid crisis as famine fears grow and Madrid considers energetic action to save meat and grain ships.
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Germany
United Press
Washington, D. C
Spain
London
Paris
Rome
Madrid
Spwnish
Lkely
A Controlled Torpedo Explained by Wireless Expert
Mass native John Hays Hammonn says Germany may have perfected a remotely guided torpedo. He cited a Somerstad sinking report and a French patent describing a distant run around a target before striking amidships. He notes prior patents used mechanical guidance but not remote control.
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United Press
Gister
Mass
John Hays Ham
Mon
Gay
Germany
Somerstad
Aiammond
Constantin Poivey
Run Farpade
Ehreles
Hammonn
Americans seek exemption from U.S. income tax in Canada
A five member American business committee from Winnipeg plans to travel to Washington to request tax exemption. The group includes W. J. Galvin, M. E. Adamson, P. B. Teymond, L. C. Barrand and E. C. Fy.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Washington
W. 2. Galvin
M. E. Adamson
P. B. Teymond
L. C. Barrand
E. C. Fy
Prohibition Order Declares North Minnesota Oasis Dry
The Northwest Minnesota Red Lake County district, once an oasis for the region, was declared dry by a state public safety commission order in a wartime message setting. The action enforces prohibition in the area, shaping regional drink laws.
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Associated
Prova
St. Paul
State
Pubic Safety Commission
Red Lake County
Minnesota
Dakotas
Canadian Territory
Bar Silver Price Declared By Market Authority
The maximum price of bar silver was fixed today at 48 13 16 cents per ounce. The notice comes from the market authority and sets the upper limit for sales in the current trading session.
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Associated Press
Satan
Sinking of the Kellogg Near Ambrose Channel
An Allied report says the tanker Frederick R. Kellogg, 7,127 tons, was torpedoed near Ambrose Channel south of New York Harbor. Seven crewmen are missing, thirty-five survived. the ship owned by American Petroleum Transport Co and launched last year at Oakland California. A separate report notes two U boats and a British freighter engagement off Cape Cod with no injuries.
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Associated Fpress
New York
Corman
New York Harbor
Frederick R. Kelloge
Ambrose Channel
Frederick R. Kellogg
Bross Register
C. i. White
Tampico
Mexico
Boston
Petraoleum Transport Company
Oakland
Cal
Kellogg
White
Washington, BD. C
Navy Department
Barnefat
Lire Henry & Welloge
Frederick HB Whellogg
Cape Cod
Wirtus
Cluxton Morrisey
Morrisey
Highland Lekl
United Press
Armbhrosa Lighthouse
New York Bay
Ambrose Ight
forry-Lyn
C. Ft. White
American Petroleum and Transport
Con Namping
Loe Angels
TRIEN
Ram
Atlantic
Walrus
Glouvester
Cape Con
Claxton Mer- Tissey
Orlock
Aisht
Fred
Morrissey
Caps Cod
Central Powers Weigh New Peace Offensive Aims
Washington reports from United Press say Germany and Austria may offer to submit to President Wilson's policy of self determination in France Lorraine and the Austro Italian Tyrolean provinces. Advices indicate Berlin would attach conditions to any offer to maintain control, while Austria moves toward Germanization of Tyrol and removal of Italian officials.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Austria
Wilsen
Flance-Lorraine
Tyrolean
Alsace
Lorraine
Berlin
Ttulisa
Lawyer Testifies in WLW Trial in Chicago
Chicago witnesses include Charles Mekkinen and Morris Fels as McKinnen denies involvement in the 1917 Ruite strike. He says he advised 300 Finns arrested under a law he deemed valid. He denies knowledge of any connection to registration and whether clients joined the IWW.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles
MekKinnen
Morris Fels
St. Paul
McKinn
I. Ww
Storehouse Burned In Industrial Fire Believed Deliberate
The B. We Cann company storehouse at Wilwanktee Atte was completely destroyed by a Tuesday morning fire, with a residence damaged as well. Fire officials estimate losses at 70,000 dollars. Bernard McCann, president of the company, declares the blaze of incendiary origin.
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United Brean
Wilwanktee—Atte
B. We- Cann Company
Bernard McCann
Governor Removes Glen Uhin Chief of Police
Gov. Lynn A. Frazer ordered the temporary removal of N. Dim-Henry Hisanarek, chief of police of Glen Uhin, N. Th. Frank Lemphe of Elgin, N. C. was appointed to hear testimony on charges that Bern called an habitual drunkard.
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Associated Press
Hisanarek
N. Dim
Henry
Beehe
Glen Uhin
N. Th
Lynn A. Frazier
Frank Lemphe
Elgin
N. C
Bern
Greb and McGoorty to Clash in Labor Day Bout
United Press reports heavyweights Harry Greb and Eddie McGoorty have been matched for a four ten round fight on Labor Day. Greb recently defeated McGoorty in a previous bout, enhancing anticipation for the upcoming match.
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United Presa
Harry Greb
Eddie Mc Goorty
United States Navy
Army
Greb
McGoorty
Paris Safe Says Paris Journal Reports Fear of Bombardment
The Paris Journal reports that Paris is considered safe though authorities warn of potential long range bombardment. The American Red Cross has been notified as part of the official stance.
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United Press
Paris
American Red Cross
Paris Journal Today
European press notes US wartime resolve cited by Tokyo dispatch
A Tokyo dispatch dated August 10 reports reactions in London and Madrid to Allied victories in France. It notes Spanish readers praising the United States for adopting a warlike stance to aid in disabling militarism, while warning that a German retreat in the west may intensify eastern pressure.
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Associated Press
London
Dlapyrch
Tokyo
United States
Registration Day Set for August 24 in Nationwide Draft Drive
The Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered a new registration for all men who turned 21 since the second registration to boost draft numbers. About 150,000 youths will register, most likely entering Class One within weeks. Exemptions apply only to those in active service. Wisconsin plans about 4,000 registrants on August 24, with Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico temporarily exclu ded from this phase.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Sharefore
J Wilson
Alaska
Kwaii
Porte’ Rico
Madizen—sica
A. Fitzpatrick
Wisconsin
Orlando Wolway
Roumanian Parliament Creates Central Exchange Office
Roumania's chamber of deputies passes a bill forming a central exchange office aimed to align Roumanian commerce with Germany and the central powers. The plan, closed by the foreign minister, directs future Roumanian exchange toward Germany with Germany buying Romanian wheat and Romanian imports routed through Germany.
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Roumania
Germany
Aasocmind Prear
Roumanian Chamber of Deputies
Rerne
Unwin
Mexico Says It Rejects Foreign Protests Over Oil Decree
Mexico City reports that Mexico does not recognize any foreign government protest to its February 22 oil decree. The government asserts sovereign rights allow such unilateral legislation without court challenge and rejects that recourse to courts would settle the decree’s justice or consistency with international law.
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England
Bfy
Breau
Mexico City
Lo'r
Price of Rice Sparks Violent Protest in Kyoto Market
In Kyoto a crowd armed with swords and axes attacked a store to protest high rice prices. Several protesters were wounded as authorities prepare to sell rice to the poor at cost and restore order.
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Tokie
Kyoto
Coat
Grocers Change Name at Sheboygan Convention
The Wisconsin Teatall Grocers and General Merchants Association changed its name to the Wisconsin Retailers' Association at its Sheboygan convention. George E B Spracher of Superior was elected president and M L Slattery of Milwaukee secretary.
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Associated Press
Sheboygan
Wisconsin Teatall + Grocers
Georgy EB. Spracher
Superior
Vcted
Slattery
Milwaukee
Lord Reading in London and Anglo American talks
British ambassador Lord Reading holds discussions in London with American officials on closer Anglo American cooperation. The Evening News reports the proposals include both defensive and offensive alliance elements.
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Lord Reading
London
Associated Prensa
Lendon
United States
Dixeuas
Evening News
Waterfront Passes Fail to Halt Freight Arrests
Federal officials in Chicago disrupted the waterfront by arresting thirty four men for lacking waterfront passes. The men were employed by the Goodrich Transit Company.
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Uinited Prosa
Chicago
Goodrich Transit Company
Germany orders Finns to march on Murmansk front
A Stockholm report claims Germany demanded Finland prepare to march against Entente forces on the Murmansk coast within 19 weeks. It also notes Bolshevik leaders seen in Kronstadt and German diplomacy moving toward Berlin amid Archangel harbor crowding.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. CA
Stockholm
Alurmansk
Kvsalan
Ture
Russhan
Solahevik
Jening
Trotzky
Kronstradt
Adar Couse
Petstad
Lelaingfors
Berlin
Palay
Archangel Todas
Salonte
Archangel
German Papers on the Recent Drive
The article surveys German and allied press reaction to the recent military push, noting fear, morale concerns, and calls for resilience. It cites Cologne Volkische Zeitung and other outlets warning of an Anglo French threat and urging Germany to brace nerves amid adversity. It mentions Berlin and Bremen papers debating public sentiment and the American entry’s impact.
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Nbinek
Maron von der
Essen
Cologne
Volky Zoluung
Anouher
Germany
Dusselor
Eneany Swank
Ensalyve
The
Zeitung
Bremen
Trestay
America
Foundations laid to reestablish Russia amid European turmoil
Reports from Bohemia and Austria-Hungary depict rising military activity and shortages. German intrigue advances in Siberia as Crevha forces seize ammunition. Munich and Dresden press mark the crisis as grave with arrests and executions.
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Russia
Siberia
Austria-Hungary
Casche-Slovaky
Bohemia
Zurich
Munich
Dresden
Folvania
President Wilson May Visit Europe Reported
A Journal report states President Wilson plans a May visit to Europe to meet with allied leaders in Paris and discuss foreign policy. Deputy Maurier Damar is quoted noting no official embassy notice confirms any travel plans at this time.
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Paris
Former Senator Charged Over Espionage Probe
A government commission sent to the Paris militsay governor a report seeking to charge Charles Brumbert, former Paris Journal owner and senator, with communicating with the enemy. The action aims to suspend parliamentary immunity and may be presented at the senate opening on September 17.
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Paris Alhavis
Militsay Governoy
Paris
Charles
Rumbert
Paris Jarrad
Senate
W. W. Trial To Go To Jury Next Thursday
The behavioral court case involving W. W. will hand to the jury next Thursday after conferences. Since April 1 the defendant list was reduced from 113 to 99, as announced by Presiding Judge Loumlis.
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Itv United Press
Wei
LW. W
Loumlis
Afteriove
Mhleon
Five workers killed in flareup at Trajin factory disaster
Five workmen were killed in a powder flareup at three drying houses of the Trajin factory near Ametown Pennsylvania. The blast occurred Sunday and caused extensive damage to the plant. Local observers report rescue teams responding as the scene remained hazardous.
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Associated Press
Amentawn
Trajin
Ftexder Company
Here
French Armies Advance In Picardy Front Lines
London reports French forces push forward along the Picardy battle line near Lassigny and Noyon while stiff German resistance at Chaulnes-Roye slows progress. North of Cambronne French troops push through St Clante farm area and reach Lagey wood as artillery intensifies and ground gains expand.
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Fritz
Picardy
Chaulpens
Lassigny-Noyou
Marne
Avre
Tie
Cambronne
Tuecadiy
Atiiche
Carmoy Farme
Lasdigny
St. Clante Farm
Mureuiltumotte
Gury
Lagey Wood
Plessier de Roye
Relval
Plessier de Roye An Thiescourt
Phiescort Wood
Plemont
France
Somme Huattle Cronk
Vauvillers
Framerville
Proyart
Lions
Dernancourt
Wilipra-Beestonneux-Chrusses
Morlancourt
Greésare Wood
Bray
iSoemme
London
Flanders
Tha ‘Offhe
Fie
Mate & Day
Meteren
Iine
Vie Rerauni
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Jersey
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Ame
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Murmansk
Amsterdam
Trussia
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Ralshaviki
Huassia
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Russain
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Stal
United Senate
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