Allies Advance in Local Gains on French and British Fronts
Allied forces report progress along the Somme and Roye pockets with French artillery contesting German positions near Roye and Villers-Les-Roy.
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
1
Registration for World War I draft set for August 24
Washington D C Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that all citizens who have turned 21 since June 1 must register on August 24 at local boards with later exemption questionnaires. Mail registrations allowed if card reaches home board by August 21. Registration for 18 to 45 year olds to begin under new manpower bill, not later than September 15, possibly September 5, with Congress likely to act soon.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Mile
Focal Board
Washington, D
D. C
Congress
Senate
Nagler Gets Thirty Months For Espionage Case
Madison report states former assistant secretary of state Louis B. Nagler was sentenced to thirty months in Fort Leavenworth for espionage act violation. Fellow defendants Wagier and J M Becker received three year and other terms with stays for appeals. Drugstore owner Charles Ef Naffz of Madison was fined $2000 for espionage act breach.
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Associated Press
Madison
Louis B. Nagler
Fort Leavenworth
Evan Evans
Wagier
J. M. Becker
Montay
Charles Ef. Naffz
Milwaukee Conscientious Objector Haessler Sentenced
Carl H Haessler former Milwaukee Leader associate and University of Wisconsin graduate was sentenced to four years at Fort Leavenworth after a court martial at Camp Sheridan Alabama found him guilty of refusing military service His case will be reviewed in Washington and he had studied at Oxford in 1914
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United Dregs
Air Lieutenant Killed in Aerial Combat
Air Lieutenant Walter B. Siliar of New York City, a former Lafayette Escadrille member, was killed August 3 during an eight‑plane American patrol attacked by a German squadron of thirty. The unit fought fiercely. the rest of the crew escaped.
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Amy Asdocmced Press
Irin
Walter B. Siliar
New York City
Lafayette Escadrille
Ines
Roosevelt Welcomed by Clemenceau Despite Wounds
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was cordially received by Premier Clemenceau today. His wounds remained unhealed and he walked on crutches, the Associated Press dispatch reported.
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Associated Press
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Clemenceau
Roosevelt
Catholic chaplains ease Friday abstinence rule
In a Washington briefing, Bishop Patrick Traves of the Catholic chaplains announced that Roman Catholics in the army and navy are relieved from the obligation to abstain from fresh meat on Fridays except for Good Friday. The move aims to remove misunderstandings tied to the alert.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
President Wilson Plays Golf at Manchester Club
President Wilson golfers with Mrs Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson at Manchester. Lunch follows with Col House and other friends as the group enjoyed a round and a social afternoon.
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Anseelated Press
Manchester
Mass
Praident Wilson
Benzine Explosion Fatal in Milwaukee Suburb
United Press reports a benzine tank overflow at Newport Chemical Company in Cartrellville caused a fatal explosion. Verne Into and Edward Krause died. two others were injured in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Milwauker, Wis
Verne Into
Edward Krause
Newport Chemical Company
Cartrellville
Russians Realize Huns as Their Worst Enemies
Associated Press reports from London and Petrograd that Russian sentiment labels Germany as the real foe while allies' arrival in Murmansk brings relief. Western Siberia optimism dims over Bolshevik mobilization and supply issues. British, Indian, and Turco-Slav forces align against Bolsheviks. Don Cossacks advance toward Zaragin as central government talks surface.
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Associated Press
London
Murmansk
Jos
Petrograd
Murman
Germany
Russia
Friends
Alles
Vladirvostok
Siberia
Rossenvier
Frontline Retreat and Bolshevik Resolve Reported
The statement notes the enemy abandoned positions after fierce combat on the eastern front near Nesthmera and Rasynsvo as Czecho-Slovaks led by General Keinsfort withdrew. In the west, white guards failed to seize Sewiseslisk. Resistance will be made as Bolsheviks in Moscow vow the strongest possible stand with strengthened Kremlin defenses and entrenchments. Guns have been printed at the entrances.
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Amsterdam
Don
Zaragin
Don Cossacks
Kiev
Voronesh
Cologne Zeitung
Treadera
London
Archangel
Onega
Moscow
Berlin
Adolph Toffe
Yvossische Tunk
Nesthmera
Rasynsvo
Keinsfort
Sewiseslisk
Amesterdmm
Bolshevek
Kremlin
Baku
Constantinople
Veolia
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Caucasus
Orver
Tokyo
Viadivostok
Vladivostok
Siberia
Pacific
la Hata
United States May Still Extend Draft Ages in War Drive
United States officials signal possible further extension of draft ages from eighteen to forty five as a wartime expansion to hasten victory. General March testifies that America will mobilize maximum manpower, with 2.3 million drafted for France by mid 1919 and a 4 million total American presence to drive a decisive blow. Crowder urges rapid registration of 12 million men and early camp departures as Congress considers the draft bill.
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United Press
Washington
Marelli
Senate Military Committee
Congress
March
United States
France
England
Kirby
Fingland
Germany
America
D. C
kKenate Military Committee
Ivallille
Hugh
Eminera
Europe
Crowder
Finiah
Stockyards workers strike for eight hour day
United Press reports a new eight hour day union at the St Paul stockyards prompts walkouts. About 125 men quit, union leaders claim up to 2000 left, while stockyards officials say May received 62 cattle with operations continuing. Superintendent Conan notes the plant lost 125 workers.
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United Preanth
German Press Bitter on British Czech Manifesto
Amsterdam reports German newspapers condemn Britain's recognition of the Czech and Slovak nation. The Associated Press notes the Cologne Gazette and others deride the move as hypocrisy, calling the British gesture a testimonial to traitors waging legitimate warfare.
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Associated Presa
Amsterdam
Great Britain
England
Cologne Oagette
Aged Mason Dies in Wisconsin Fraternity Note
John H. Gadabo aged eighty eight longtime Masonite worker dies yesterday leaving a wife aged eighty six and a survivor list indicating two others. The report notes he was among the oldest Masonite fraternity members in Wisconsin and reflects on his dedicated career.
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Associated Presa
Ree Claire
John HH
Gadabo
Masonite Fraternity
Wisconsin
Seven months and $1000 in federal fraud case
New York based Felly Seholer Paper Comps president Ferdinan Schurmann pleaded guilty to falsely claiming American citizenship to export photographic and carbon papers from Germany before the US entry into the war. He denied contact with Count von Bernstorff and said he declined citizenship in 1918. Judge Mayer sentenced him to seven months in prison and a $1000 fine.
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New York
Ferdinana Schurmann
Felly Seholer Paper Comps
Tadiay
Mght
Fim
Germany
Count von Bernstorft
Giman
Mayer
Madrogu Saila Sunk By German Submarine Fire
The Brazilian motor ship Madrogsaila of 7413 gross tons was sunk by shell fire from a German submarine near Winter Quarter Shoal off the northern Virginian coast. Captain Rouss says the sub opened fire at 7:40 am, crew used two lifeboats, ship sank within minutes, and two boats were launched with several hours of rowing to reach safety.
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Associated Treas
New York
Madrogsaila
Winter Quarter Shoal
Virginian
Federick House
Yaris
Sybil
Washington
D. C
Gloucester
Mass
Navy Department
New England
Death of French Economic Mission Leader Metin in New York
Albert Metin former French minister and blockade official died at midnight from apoplexy after arriving in the United States with the French economic mission. Physicians cite travel exposure as cause. Metin’s body to be returned to France for burial per mission statements.
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Preneh Economie
Winston
Associated Prenn
Albert Metin
Jabor
France
M Metin
Paul Gerald Pan
Metin
Missaion
Explosion at Grand Trunk freight sheds injures three
A night blast in a freight car sparked a fire at the Grand Trunk railway freight sheds near the central station. The blaze destroyed the holding area and several loaded freight cars. Loss is estimated between 90 thousand and 190 thousand dollars. Three men were injured.
Quebec Troops in Dark to Take Position Morning Attack
The report describes Quebec forces in France on August 15 composing a dawn assault to seize the left flank. A Quebec battalion held a ground near the ark by a ford, advancing at four in the morning to compel the enemy to retreat across the field and suffer heavy losses. An Manitoba unit endured 18 German aircraft strafe while advancing, with one soldier surviving unscathed after scattering the aircraft. American aviators saw significant action, including a balloon attack that was damaged but not destroyed, and a San Antonio ace named Tolan recorded an air victory on August 10.
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Associated Mien
France
Uhiy
Queanilfrat
Manitoba
Xank
Jan
Oecnemy
Seendsal
Lleat Sedgar Co Tolan
San Antonio
Tex
Filing Day Extended for Corporations in Revenue Rule
The revenue bureau extended filing day for corporations to September 40 of the year. Corporations must file returns showing capital stock tax on outstanding stock above 99 000. Profit corps must file regardless of stock amount or face a 50 percent penalty.
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Washington
DD. C
Mrs Skeffington Case Moves Toward Ireland Permit
Irish authorities reconsider Mrs F Skeffingtons case and urge the Home Office to grant a permit allowing her to travel to Ireland. The Manchester Guardian states the request was filed yesterday and refused earlier.
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Ty Associated T Renate
London
Ireland
Shelby Skeffington
Home Office
Man Refuses Hat Removal at Mitchell Park Concert
Frank Graff of Austin, Maine, was fined and turned over to federal authorities after refusing to remove his hat during a national art show at Mitchell Park. A patron testified Graff refused the request saying his hat stayed on.
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Wilwanker
Mitchell Park
Frank Graft
Austin
Mian
Tadge Alensk
Graff
Stock Yards Strike Near South St Paul
More than 123 workers at Union Stock Yards in South St Paul walkout seeking higher pay. Strike leaders claim 350 quit. yards officials report about 138 absent. Workers had been paid 385 dollars daily.
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Associated Tress
St. Paul
Minn
South St. Paul
Waren
Iaslers
Enemy mines found along Australian coast
Sydney dispatch reports new enemy minefields along the Australian coast after heightened attacks. The warning notes additional mines pose risk to ships and coastal areas, with authorities urging vigilance and safety measures.
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Associated Press
Sydney
N.S
Australian
Desperate Hunt for Man Power in War News
New York dispatch by J W T Mason argues Germany faces dwindling reserves as Allied pressure grows. Germans fear loss of Alsace Lorraine front and rely on Austro-Hungarians, while American entry looms to tip balance. Germany’s top leadership recognizes inability to hold vast sectors without greater allied strain.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Germany
von Hingenburg
America
Alsace-Lorraine
Sera
Yon Denbucg
Marshal Fach
Russia
Italy
Fio
Alles
Acton Plighmnent Ihen Agai
Kaiser
Vienna
West Front
United States
Joe Cannon Records Longest Service for Speaker Ahead Next Election
Washington reports Joe Cannon nearing a record for congressional service if elected to a twenty second term in November. The veteran representative has served since 1877 with only two terms off, matching Willam Roy Alison’s forty four years of combined house and senate service. Morrill of Vermont and others also long served, with Cannon’s first term beginning in the forty third Congress and later securing the speakership in the fifty ninth sixtieth and sixty.
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Rv Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Willam Roy Alison
Iowa
Cannen
Caneven
Lavith
Cannan
Alison
Tustin Morrilli
Vermont
Vine
Morr
Yours
Cannon
Help From Porto Rico Aims 11000 Laborers For War
Porto Rico report states Special Agent T Roberts of the Labor Department notified Washington of readiness to ship 11 000 laborers to mainland industries as soon as transport is provided. Registration is underway with hundreds already signed and more waiting for time to register. The aim is to place idle workers into industrial wartime roles to bolster national production and support.
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Prewa Y Sandran
Porto Riva
T Roberts
Jabor
Hues
Washington
Federal Reserve Board Names Two Examiners
The Federal Reserve Board appointed John A. Will and W. W. Paddock as federal reserve examiners. Will, formerly auditor of the Federal Reserve Bank at St Louis, will serve as examiner in that region, while Paddock, ex examiner at the Philadelphia bank, takes a similar post.
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United Press
Washington
Federal
John A. Will
W. W. Paddock
Federal Reserve
Will
Hha Federal Reserve Bank
St Louie
Fend Paddock
Federal Reserve Bank
Philadelphia
Geor gians and Armenians Rallied to Allied Efforts
United Press reports that Georgians and Armenians in the Caucasus are expected to quickly rally to the Allied cause. British success at Baku is seen as strategically valuable, with Russian aid considered to be directed toward the Allies. Tartars and Turkish influence face decline as British influence grows in the region.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Russia
Baku
Caucasus
Treasury caps silver price and issues limited licenses
The treasury announced the maximum price of silver at 101 dollars per fine ounce and said federal reserve licenses would be issued only for essential civilian or military use, with purchases not exceeding the cap.
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Associated Preas
Wratington
The
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Airm en from Japan to Italy Front
Associated Press reports Japan plans to dispatch about twenty aviators to join the Italian front. The move signals expanded air support from Japan in the European theater as Allied forces seek greater aerial strength.
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Associated Press
Tokvyor
Japan
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Tua Bassee
Dammery
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