French Troops Break Through German Defense on Oise Front
London dispatch reports French forces penetrated near Le Hamel and advanced along a ten mile front between the Oise and Aisne. French gains include Beuvraignes and St Maurice Trini with 1700 prisoners captured. British actions at Cutterbreen ridge yielded heavy German casualties as Verdin and Merville sectors saw patrols and limited gains.
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London
Tenth Army
Oise
Aisne
St. Marcies-Trini
Roye
Beuvra Jones
Audignicourt
Gains Reported on All Fronts In Noon War Summary
The Associated Press reports French forces launched a wide attack across a nine mile front from Carlepont to Fontenoy, reaching the ravine edge at Andignicourt and capturing Nampcel and Nouvron-Vingre. Paris says 3,700 prisoners. London notes two mile penetration. British and French gains pin German lines along the Vesle Aisne Oise zones, with local actions and new advance near Arras and Merville.
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Oise
Aisne
Carlepont
Ribecourt
Fontenoy
Solasons
War Office
Nampcet
Adign- Icourt
Nampecet
Nouvron-Vingre Wan
Avre
Avve
Rove
Alpine
Sne
Wampeel
Audignicourt
Nouvron-Wing
Associated Press
Marne
Soissons
Paris
London
Nilles
Nampoel
Nouvron-Vingre
Andignicourt
Nampcel
Nouvron
Vingre
Vesle
Fin Picardis
UF Je
Picardy
Foch
Soissons Sand Rheims
Ancre
Roye
Hernan ‘Hne
Somme
Arras
Flamers
Merville
Lys
Wisconsin to send judges to France for soldiers vote
Attorney General Haven advised Chief Justice Winslow that Chief Justice J B Winslow is likely to head Wisconsin’s delegation to France to oversee the soldiers vote in November. The opinion states circuit and supreme judges cannot hold other trust appointments, and Haven says an appointment to aid in taking the Wisconsin vote would not be allowed.
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Associated Press
Madison
J. B. Winerlow
France
Spencer Haven
Winslow
Circuit
Supreme
Wisconsin
Thal
St Uy
We Need Every Man in Class One for War to End by 1919
General March told the House military committee that eighty American divisions of 45,000 men should reach France by June 30 1919. An official statement shows 3,012,112 Americans in August with 1,301,742 overseas, 1,432,706 in the United States and possessions, and 277,604 called in. About 15,000 marines join the expeditionary force. Monthly, 250,000 men to France, with potential spring increases, and urgent call for all 18 to 40 to be raised early next spring to support the plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
General March
House Military Committee
War Department
France
March
United States
Insular
Factiales
Schwab
Brazil Defers Compromise on Poland Independence
Rio de Janeiro August 18 Brazil asked by the allies to outline its stance on restoring Poland’s independence as a condition for peace. Foreign Minister Nilo Peçanha said Brazil will not accept any compromise on Poland’s freedom and has chosen the proper course without alternatives.
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Poland
Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Nilo Pecanha
No Change in Sugar Per Capita for September
Madison announces no change in sugar per capita for September. A. H. Melville, secretary of the state food administration, says Wisconsin's September allotment is 9,780,000 pounds, 1,006 pounds more than August. Individuals will be allowed two pounds per person for the month.
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Associated Press
Madison
A. H. Melville
State Food, Administration
Melville
Wilde
Bush and Ground Fires Endanger Lumber Yards
Fires spread near Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber yards as flames closed to stacked timber. Fire department units fought the blaze while automobiles ferried helpers to the scene and the fire remained uncontrolled this morning.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Minn
Rainy Lake Lumber Company
Virginian Are
Spain Denies Threat to Neutrality Over Serantes Incident
Foreign Minister Dato in San Sebastian rejected reports that Spain's neutrality was at risk. He stated the cabinet would not abandon neutrality. He denied sending a note to Germany about torpedoing the Spanish steamer Serantes and attributed the sinking to a cargo fire.
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Associated Press
Y San Sebastian
Spain
Dato Today
Germany
Doctors for Service Announces Nationwide Physician Enlistment
United Press reports Dr Franklin Martin chairman of the federal medical Board of the council of defense says state committees will convene in every state on August 22 and August 29 to speed enrollment of physicians in the medical corps. Every doctor nationwide will have a chance to join the service.
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United Press
Washington
Franklin Martin
Federal Medical Board
Council of Defense
Refugees flee Petrograd as consuls seek routes
As Allied consuls press Sweden and Moscow for a way to evacuate about 200 refugees from Petrograd, German refusals for safe conduct compound delays. Bolshevik threats and a rumored move to Kronstadt shape a tense, unfolding crisis with consuls preparing departures amid hostages and shifting loyalties.
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Associates Press
Washington D. C
Sweden
Moscow
Petrograd
Finland
Ttls
Frussia
England
China
Boy shoots playmate near cemetery in Winona
In Winona Minnesota two nine year olds John Cichosz and Ben Wer found an old rifle behind a fence near St Marys cemetery. Wer yelled I will shoot you and fired wounding Cichosz who died at a local hospital.
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Associated Presa
Winona, Minn
John Cichosz
Ben Wer
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thin City
Wersa
Cichocx
Poygun Pioneer Wilhelminay Clasen Dies at 28
Wilhelminay Clasen, longtime resident of Poyeun in Winneconar, died at her daughter's home after a brief illness with pneumonia. She was twenty eight years old and survived by three children and two sisters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Wilhelminay Clasen
Poyeun
Kenosha Vehicle Fatality In Brief Incident
Winona Minnesota youth Delmar Clow elabteen of Winona died in Kenosha Wisconsin when struck by a car owned by Chicago insurer Charles Rollins Jr. He ran into the street while playing with peers and was hit. Rollins reported the accident to police and went to Chicago to aid the mother.
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Kenosha
Winona
Minn
Delmar Clow
Kinosha
Wis
Charles FE. Rollins, Jr
Chicago
Crow Wan
Liquor Sales barred to Wisconsin State Guard in Uniform
Adjutant General Orlando Holway issued an order forbidding the sale or gifting of liquor to members of the Wisconsin state guard while in uniform. The governor directs adherence by state guard and reserve units to the same rules as U S military forces, with strict enforcement by officers.
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Wlavonsin State Guard
Orlando Holway
Ndodor Caan
Wisconsin State Guard
Wincgwal State Board
Wiaconasin Smite Guard Reserve
United States
Senate Draft Bill On Thursday Advances In Session
The Senate plans to consider a new draft bill on Thursday with a quorum present. A recess was ordered until August 24 to allow debate on the measure. Senate leaders indicated the bill would be brought up again soon, with hopes to act by week’s end.
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Senate
Thucada
Wein
Averam
Chamberlain
Nelson
Minnesota
Gallinger
Atlil
Postmaster General approves ten percent wage increase
New York report says Postmaster General Burleson, in control of telegraph and telephone systems, has approved a ten percent wage increase for Western Union Telegraph employees. The announcement was made today.
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Associated Press
New York
Burteson
Wagea
Western ‘Union Telegraph
Naval Officials Greet Visiting Congressional Committee
Members of the committee of the United States Congress visiting allied countries arrived in Rome and were welcomed by Admiral Resio in the name of the minister of marine. The delegation, from Associated Areas, arrived Sunday noon.
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Rome
The
Way
United States Congress
Resio
Rainister
Propaganda Fight Urged by Berlin Editor
Amatonium Count Ernst von Rev, chief editorial writer of The Tages Zettung Berlin, recommends an offensive counter offensive against the extension of the profite wanda a campaign of pamphlets spreading confusion incitement and incompetence among managers.
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Associated Press
Amatonium
Ernst von Revantiow
Tages Zettung
Berlin
Wanda
Germany
Plan to Build Gymnasium at Camp Custer Revived
Battle Creek Michigan Alan to have a gymnasium built at Camp Custer is being revived with about 34,000 short of the estimated cost. Funds were thought adequate but training spending at Custer has used up resources. The plan to use soldier labor for construction is abandoned. Floyd A. Rowe, camp athletic director, works to push the project through before fall.
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Associated Presa
Battle Creck
Mich
Alan
Camp Custer
Custer
Soldier Inhor
Floyd A. Rowe
Camn
Plank
Major's Wife Busy War Worker in Washington
Mrs Evans Lewis wife of Major Lewis U S A stays in Washington to aid war relief while her husband serves in France. She devotes her time to supporting war work until his return.
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Major
Evan E. Lewis
Mai Lewis
Washington
Lewis Ia
France
YANKEES READY FOR FRONT DESPITE DELAYED ORDERS
Washington dispatch outlines American troops in France awaiting war department approval for major offensive. It notes Pershing’s concern over desertions, unity with Allied command under Marshal Foch, and readiness of 1.49 million men plus reserves. The Northwestern reporter’s brother trains heavy artillery as U S forces prepare for a spring offensive with abundant supplies and coordination with Allied forces.
Beginning of Another Wedge
United Press summary outlines German front instability in the west as Marshal Foch advances threaten von Hindenburg. The piece notes French gains, German resilience, and the strategic aim to avoid a decisive collapse as battles hinge on Marne and growing Allied pressure.
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T. Mason
United Press War
New York
Marshal Foch
von Hindenburg
al Koih
Caét
Von
Rerich
Tillenke
Marahal Foch
Hindenburg
Kathe
Maximun Momiber
Nordhav Wreck Sinks Off Virginia Capes
Norwegian bark Nordhav of 2427 net tons sank 125 miles off Virginia capes after a suspected submarine attack. All 20 crew escaped in five boats and were rescued by an American warship and brought to an Atlantic port. Authorities await details on torpedoing or shelling. The vessel had sailed from Buenos Aires in June.
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Uv Asnoehsted
Prass
Washington
Hark Nordhav Wen
Virginia Cape
Fler
Haveeen
Atlantic
Navy Department
Bie
Khaenon Alras
Argentina
Cai Putty Berntarn
Cane Ibary
Salon Line
Harvest in Ireland Shows Promising Crop Prospects
A Dublin report notes a bumper harvest due to timely rain at the end of May. Corn crops, winter wheat, oats, and rye excel, potatoes look strong, and livestock numbers remain steady. Poor flax yields disappoint Belfast as linseed used for airplanes declines.
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Associated Presa
Dublin
Ireland
Belfast
Shipping contracts near completion reported by patrol
Washington reports contracts for the construction of thirty ethrey wool vessels seven wood barges and three hethor tina met by the United States shipping patrol last week. The igo VERHOLA are of a ten deads weight camiefly.
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Walted Press
Washington
United States Shipping Patrol
Commencements at Camp Zachary Taylor Exercises
Nearly 2,090 student solvers received commutions at graduation exercises held at the artillery training school Camp Zachary Taylor. Maj. Gen. William Snow delivered the address.
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United Pros
Loutaville
Camp Zachary Taylor
William Snow
Call for Mechanics to Indianapolis During September First Week
Madison Governor Philby requests 3202 men with mechanical aptitude to be dispatched to Indianapolis Frail in early September. Allotments per division will be issued in the coming days.
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Associated Press
Madison
Philby
Indianapelia
Frail
Wisconsin Weather Outlook: Frigid Tonight Into Tuesday
Local observations show a cold front bringing cloudy skies and a drop in temperatures from tonight through Tuesday. Forecasts indicate continued frigid conditions with slow temperature recovery later in the week.
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Aun
Dave Ting
Draft age issue and college exemptions debate in Washington
A House committee discussion centers on extending draft ages, exemptions for college and divinity students, and the impact on education. Secretary Baker argues against universal exemptions, noting the aim to call 2 million men by June 30, 1979, with 400,000 expected by that date. Volunteer enlistments are debated, and a plan to handle noncombatant duties and the merchant marine is considered.
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Baker
Crowder
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Moe
Éfteen
War Department
Daniels
Caldwell
New York
Baker Wild
Apposallos
Thomas
Senate
Secretar
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