British Gains Sweep Front From Somme to Arras Front
British forces push along a broad Somme to Arras front, gaining miles and taking thousands of prisoners. In Gomiecourt alone, more than 500 Germans captured. Albert reduced to ruins as Haig presses a rapid, extensive advance with French air support and relentless bombing.
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British Forces Break German Hold In North Picardy War Front
Allied troops push through northern Picardy as British advances retake Meaulte Happy Valley and areas near Albert and Bray. Reports say Chuignottes and Herleville also captured while German lines waver along heavily fortified positions. The front remains a major struggle with large German troop concentrations trying to halt the British advance.
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Boyelles
Gomecourt
Albert
Germans Swept Back To Three Miles From Coucy
Paris reports Gen Mangin’s French forces pushed Germans back to within three miles of Coucy le Chateau a key rail hub between Noyon and La Fere. French advanced east toward Coucy Grove and Noyon, crossed the Oise and Manicamp canals, and neared Morlancourt near the Noyon line. General De Beney announced the battle gained 25 kilometers with 16 German divisions defeated, 10,000 prisoners, and 220 guns captured.
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John de Gandt
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Noyon
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Morlancourt
Laon
Chun
de Beney
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Reclaiming Clothing At Camp Custer Investigated
Major R S Palmer inspector general of the department of reclamation arrives at Camp Custer to inspect methods used in reclaiming discarded clothing and equipment. He will conduct a full review of camp equipment. Father Nowak, a Knights of Columbus worker at Camp Custer, becomes chaplain. Captain Milley of the Fortieth infantry and Captain Dunne in charge of the cooking and baking school are promoted to major.
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R. S. Palmer
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Knights of Columbus
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Fortieth Infantry
Patrick Dunne
Canadian List Reports Casualty Names From Ottawa
In Ottawa casualty list American names include Killed in action N J Noel from Claire Eau Claire Wisconsin Died of wounds W R Breee Pinconning Michigan C E Stour Roundup Montana Wounded H W Brown Red Lodge Montana W A Cham Beaudette Minnesota.
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Pinconning
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Czechs Take Town Victory Report From Trans-Baikaria
Lord Robert Geell announced in London that Czech forces in Trans-Baikaria captured Berchniudmark south of Lake Baikal and achieved a decisive victory over Bolshevik troops.
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Associated Press
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Robert Geell
London
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Berchniudmark
Nouth
Lake Baikal
Cleveland Railway seeks female streetcar conductors
Cleveland authorities announced the Cleveland Railway company will hire conductorettes for street cars. They will be paid the same wage as car men, reflecting equal pay policies.
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United Press
Cleveland
Cleveland Railway Company
Seeds Requisitioned for Next Sowing Season in Rome
Rome reports minister of agriculture Mihani is empowered to requisition seeds for the upcoming sowing season. The move aims to ensure seed supply and stabilize farming inputs amid ongoing agricultural concerns.
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United Press
Rome
Mihani
Hoover Returns from Trip Abroad
Herbert L. Hoover United States relief administrator returned today to New York after a trip overseas.
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Associated Press
New York
Herbert L. Hoover
United States
Lodge urge for dictate peace over negotiated terms
In a Washington address Senator Lodge of Massachusetts warned against German peace propaganda and urged a dictated peace. He outlined terms including Belgian restoration, Alsace Lorraine to France, Italian Irredenta, and independent Poland, with Constantinople a free port and Palestine kept from Turkish rule. He argued Germany must be beaten, not appeased, and condemned any concessions to Turkey.
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US Shipping Board chief warns against postwar propaganda
Turley of the Shipping Board declares German efforts to sow discord among allies are aimed at undermining trade plans after the war. He argues the United States will build its own transport system to serve its trade routes without impinging on others, and emphasizes democratic nations will not turn to postwar conquest.
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Fall Causes Death of Boy on Farm Near Fond du Lac
Fifteen year old Allen Romtes dies on a Wisconsin farm after a threshing machine accident. He stepped at the board and was struck by a moving wheel, suffering internal injuries. The Commercial National Bank of this site declares a dividend and increases capital stock from $1900 to $250,000.
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Airplane photograph donated to the Red Cross
An armament maker bought an autographed airplane photograph of a machine used by Gabriele D Annunzio in the Vienna raid for 5000 francs and donated it to the Red Cross.
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Gabeléle
Annunzio
Vienna
Rea Cross
New Peace Offensive Aims Through Bulgaria and Hungary
United Press reports Chicago Bohemian National Alliance leader Benes says Germany plans a peace offensive camouflaged as anti government action by Bulgaria and Hungary. He warns Magyar groups may push propaganda through Budapest and Sofia to gain U.S. support while stirring Slovak Czech tensions and pressuring Britain to recognize the Czecho Slovak nation.
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Bohemia
Forced Withdrawal by Allied Forces on Uasuri Front
Allied troops on the Uasuri front north of Vladivostok, outnumbered and under heavy attack, were forced to withdraw after fierce fighting. British and French forces were involved. most combat centered on Cossack and Czech-Slovak units with Japanese aid in retirement. Bolshevik monitors on Lake Hungka are missing the allied left as Czech forces are detained. Berlin reports say German forces defeated insurgents near Kremenichus, then near Poltava, with 6 machine guns captured. Japanese advance is announced beyond Nikolak. Gen Otani remains in command of eastern Siberia forces. Omitted unclear details about Osiroisk junction north of Vladivostok.
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American Spirit Good Mis ter From Sweden Was on Western War
An Atlantic Port minister from Sweden, Morris, arrived after visiting the western front and the American dining rooms. He praised the spirit of American soldiers and plans to tell Swedes about his experiences on returning home. Morris will confer with President Wilson in Washington before going back.
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Morris
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Portage Man Held to Grand Jury on Alleged Slur Charge
Charles I. Mabren of Portage Wisconsin appeared in U.S. court facing a charge of violating the canine wet through alleged antisocial utterances. He was held over to the grand jury in a 40000 dollar bond.
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Peace party will win in Germany says Brown
Cyril Brown, former Berlin correspondent for The New York World, arrived in the United States aboard the British liner for a first visit in five years. He predicts the peace party will gain the upper hand in the forthcoming reichstag session and overthrow the Junkers. He also warned that momentous events are impending in Germany when the reichstag meets in November.
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Berlin
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Ex Congressman Edwin Denby Commissioned Marine Lieutenant
Edwin Denby, former congressman who resigned to serve, has become a first lieutenant in the U.S. Marines. At forty eight, the Spanish War veteran is now stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina.
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Italians Repulse Allied Front Attack in Albania Front
Allied forces attacked the Hallarn advance lines from the lower Semeni river toward Mall Tomorices in Albania. The Italian defense repelled the assault, according to the Hale Jan war department.
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Anti-German Leader to Address Romans Here
Rome Trache Janeagus, an alleged anti German movement leader in Romans la, is set to arrive soon. The United Press report notes the visit as a notable development in local sentiment amid ongoing tensions.
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Million Yanks Inspire Allies Amid War Front Support
A Paris dispatch quotes Sir Robert Borden praising American troops for boosting Allied morale and turning recent Western Front battles. He notes U S divisions shored up decisive victories, the rapid American mobilization, and strong cooperation with British and French navies led by Beatty, Lion, and Rodman.
U-Boat Boasts Of Sinking San Diego Claim
A German submarine commander boasts of torpedoing and mining the America cruiser Bon Diego near Atlantic harbors. The Triumph, a steam trawler, relayed the claim to Captain Myhre, while other vessels report a Danish or British vessel sunk and a Swedish tanker held briefly before passage.
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Depth charge explodes killing officers on Orlaiha
A U S Navy report details a depth charge accident on the United Whites Steamship Orlaiha on August 17. Lieutenant Commander Willinnmann was killed instantly. Commander White suffered a broken jaw and kneecap fracture. Seventeen enlisted men were wounded. several sailors from Riverside and Pittsburgh are named as lost. Commander Williamson’s widow lives at 286 Madison Avenue, New York. The officer was born in Virginia and appointed to the Naval Academy from Minnesota.
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Frank J Mayer
Baker
Cincinnati
Arthur KL Gaird
Seaman
Pittaburg
Widamyon
Wiley Alves
Madison Avenue
New York
Virginia
United States aviation unit adopts French aide fax
A Paris based transportation unit of the U S aviation service adopted a fax presented by a French polo at Chatea Thierry. Sergeant AW Reger of New York City has taken charge of the fax.
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Floor Leader Election in Senate Causes Rushed Picks
Reported selection talks name Senator Gallings of New Hampshire and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts as possible leaders amid a Republican push. The scene reflects rapid maneuvering and uncertainty over who will be chosen.
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Gallings
Lodge
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Germans Will Not Stop at Old Line
New York dispatch notes indications that Germany plans to move its retreat further east to shorten the front and gather more troops for new reserve armies. Marshal Foch’s harassment hampers von Hindenburg, forcing heavy artillery redeployments that hinder infantry protection, contributing to large allied losses and signaling a strategic rear-guard withdrawal.
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Senate Air Committee to Issue Secret Second Report
The Senate Air probe will issue a second secret report to Secretary of War Baker detailing key discharges about aircraft used by Amesenn Myers. Secretary Baker promises careful study of lessons from the inquiry while the House committee continues its probe into Deeds and related property interests.
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Five Towns Bombed By German Air Attacks
Official British wartime statement says five towns were heavily bombarded by German air raids overnight. Military targets at Frankfurt and Cologne were hit, with significant damage and goods stock observed.
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Aue West
Wrankfit
Cologne
Adda
Jewel Thieves Break Into Raimondia Villa
Burglars broke into the Contexa Raimondia villa and stole jewelry and art objects valued at 109000 lire. Police consider the break in a planned theft and seek information leading to suspects.
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Money for Farming in Coma Italy Grant
Coma Italy reports the American Teed Croan donated 50000 francs to establish an agricultural colony near here. The gift was announced today and aims to support farming development and settlement in the area.
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United Press
Coma
Italy
Teed Croan
Oan Agriendtarat
Here
Air Mail Service Announcement From Rome Official
Commissioner Chiesa announced air mail service between the continent and Sardinia will start within a few days. The report notes varying overnight and Saturday coverage, with temperature remarks and time signals for Wisconsin entries mentioned in the late night to dawn period.
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Rome-Commiusioner of Aviation
Chiesa
Continent
Sardina
British push gains in Somme and surrounding fronts in great war offensive
British forces in France drive a major advance along the Somme front capturing Chaignolies, Herleville, Boyelles, Bairy Becquerelle and Meaulte as they press toward Comecourt. Reports say German divisions rushed up in a doomed bid to salvage a faltering line, with fresh prisoners and guns falling into Allied hands.
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