Haig forces push Germans from key Somme front
British and French troops press the German defense in the Somme region north of Peronne. Haig reports capture of Ginchy and adjacent towns including Belloy Assevillers Herbecourt Feuilleres. Front advances threaten the Hindenburg line as British and French forces push toward Bapaume and the Canal du Nord area amid heavy fighting.
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Strategy of Foch and Allied Success Across the Front
Allied forces have won back more than two thirds of the German offensive since March. The article credits Marshal Foch with guiding operations across the long battleline, noting British advances toward Peronne and Mangin’s actions near Favigny and Chavigny. It highlights German retirements and pivotal positions around Moye Vesle Douai Cambrai and Arras as strategic centers.
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Associated Press
Marshal Fitch
Peronne
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Somme
Mangin
Favigny
Chayizay
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Chemin-Des-Dames
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Sinking of Submarine Chaser 209 Off Fire Island
Report from the Taussig captain describes steamer Felix Taussig firing on a suspicious object off Fire Island on August 27. Submarine chaser 209 sank within about three minutes after taking four shots from the Taussig at close range. nine crewmen were rescued, fourteen remained missing, including Lieut. Henry J. Bowes and Ensign G. H. Randolph.
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Associated Press
Washington
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G. H. Randolph
Felix Thussig
Fire Island
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Wave Department
Lisuinnant Awes Lone
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Ensien Randolph
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Peher
Caplain
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Governor Goodrich Injured in Street Car Collision Update
Indiantown dispatch reports Governor Goodrich is not as seriously hurt as feared after a car street collision. He slept well and remained conscious. an X-ray checked a possible left hip fracture. He sustained a broken left collar bone and a deep scalp wound from above the left eye to the ear.
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Ey United Press
Indinampolin
Goodrich
Nok Ag
Rail lines stay under New Haven control after ICC grant
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted Warshinkum Authority to the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway to continue operating its steamers and barges through subsidiary firms. The petition had been before the commission since January 6, 1914.
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Associated Presa
Warshinkum
New York, New Haven
Czechs Take Town in Siberia Frontline Push
United Press dispatch from London reports Czecho-Slovak forces advancing in western Siberia have captured Volkshendinsk about sixty miles east of Lake Burke a key point on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Eastern Siberia sees continued fighting between Bolsheviki and Czech-Slovak forces aided by Japanese reinforcements.
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United Press
London
Siberia
Volkshendinsk
Lake Burke
Jopanes
Surprise Wilson letter in white power bill debate
Washington lawmakers resumed work on the white power bill with Representative Sims of Tennessee revealing a letter from President Wilson disapproving the net investment provision paying water power plants. The Senate and House considered emergency agricultural legislation and a wartime prohibition substitute, while pow and draft measures moved toward final action amid amendments on deferments and naval service.
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Wien
House
Sims
Tennessee
Wilson
Ned Asket Congress
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Senate
Reneior Sheppard
Tox
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Crowder d
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Navy
Marine Corps
General Crowder
Maryland
Nicaragua and Honduras Withdraw Troops to Ease Boundary Clash
Nicaragua and Flen dures have averted armed clash over a long standing boundary dispute by withdrawing all troops from their borders and submitting the controversy to the United States through their ministers in Washington at the request of the United States.
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Micaragua
Angseaiated Press
Washington
Nicaragua
Flendures
United States
Tlandiran
Cigarettes for Yanks Move Aids Soldiers Abroad
AP dispatch from New York reports the Knights of Columbus have sent one million cigarettes to American troops on the French front. Lawrence C. Murray, overseas director, says the shipment was hurried to the firing line as part of wartime support efforts.
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Associated Press
New York
Franti
Knights of Columbus
Diklenram
Lawrence C. Murray
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Trial Denied in War Conspiracy Case at Chicago Federal Court
Chicago federal judge Landin denied a motion for a new trial in the case of 100 T. W. W. Ieadees recently convicted of conspiring to interfere with government war conduct.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Landin
T. W. W. Ieadees
Fishing Crew Rescued After Schooner Groarning Sunk
Twenty four men from the fishing schooner Groarning of Lunenburg Nova Scotia were picked up in dories near here after reporting the vessel was sunk by a German submarine. They are aboard local rescue craft and unharmed.
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Associated Press
St. Cigrre Miquelon
Groarning
Lunenburg
N.S
Dories
Wounded Arrivals From American Expeditionary Forces
War Department reports 423 sick and wounded soldiers arrived in the United States during the weekend of August 22, distributed to army hospitals. The previous week's total was 22.
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Associated Preas
Wenhington
United States
War Department
Washington urged to ride with conscience on Sunday
In Washington D C authorities refused to add to an appeal for motorists to avoid pleasure trips Sunday and said no formal order would be issued unless the request is widely ignored. They urged drivers to follow their consciences and patriotism.
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Washington, D. C
Pay Increases for Draft Board Members Authorized
Associated Press reports that draft board members will receive higher pay under a new order. Base pay rises from 40 to 200 dollars monthly, with adjustments based on registry size. minimum increases apply to boards with large registrant rolls.
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Associated Presa
Hington
OLC
Dee Crowder
Kitty
Jess
Quiet on border despite last night shooting incident
Brig Gen says border was quiet after a shooting that wounded an American soldier. Mexican drunken civilians were blamed, with reinforcements arriving in Cabety to prevent further trouble.
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Nogates
Derosey
Cabety
Mexican forces fire on U S consulate at Nogales
Rumors of Mexican federal reinforcements surround Nogales as Mexican forces entrench near the border. During a skirmish between American soldiers and Mexicans, armed Mexicans entered the U S consulate and forced Consul Moore and Consul Tooley to leave at gunpoint. Tooley was shot and wounded. An investigation is now in progress.
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Sogales
Tees
Meulre
Clery J. Tooley
Tooley
Mom
Taurton
Rankin, Hankin Lead in Montana Primary Nomination
Butte reports Dr. C. M. Lanstrum leading Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin for the Republican senatorial nomination by about 3,000 votes with Senator Walsh slated to oppose Lanstrum in the regular election if Rankin is eliminated.
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United Press
Butte
Mont
C. M. Lanstrum
Jeannette Hankin
Montana
Walsh
Lanstrum
Minu Rankin
Wat
Wisconsin Postmasters Nominations List
President Wilson nominates new postmasters in Wisconsin including Aphiand, Wie-aA, D. Meonald of Milwaukee, F. Schultz of Water Town, James W. Moore of Wuu eu, and T. H. Ryan of Win. The announcement appears in United Prev dispatches.
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Washington
Wilson
Aphiand
Wie
Aa. D. Meonald
Milwaukee
Schultz
Watertown
Wis
James W. Moore
Wuueu
Win
T. H. Ryan
Cutting Out German Brews in Public Plaza Debate
The item reports a public plaza debate over curbing German influence and a drafted plan by a team to preempt long actions. Strong entities include Associated Press and unspecified South African government. Further readable details are limited.
Freight Cars Perform Spectacular Stunt On Soo Road
Photo by A. F. Andrawn shows a northbound train on the Soo Road performing a stunt this morning. Two cars nearly fell into a church as the wreck occurred near the Algoma Street crossing.
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A. F. Andrawn
Soo Road
Inio Church
Algoma Street
Diplomats Not Arrested In Moscow Dispute
AP reports that Western diplomatic staff in Moscow were not detained as tensions rose. A US consul in Moscow denied prisoners would be armed, while Bolsheviks claimed the move to end entente hostilities is ongoing. European envoys retreated without incident, despite conflicting pro and anti-war chatter.
Prisoners and captures amid British patrols in France
Aassanialod Press reports British Morens in France near Au, postwar lines. German patrols are forced back as Canadian corps claim sixty cannons captured in four days of operations. Messy lines indicate supplies carried by prisoners.
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Aassanialod Press
Frances
Atlantic air project eyed after long delay
St Louis businessmen plan an Atlantic flight from St Louis to France raising $50,080 to fund the venture. The effort, discussed for weeks, includes remarks from Magnus Teeney W two god SLa Queen. Turner president of Mara firms says the alpine could fly soon if all proceeds as expected.
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St. Louis
Wien
Unclear text fragment from Associated Press
System changes noted in a garbled report describe abandonment of a work method and adoption of a new plan. The brief mentions disruptions to early morning operations and unspecified improvements in workers’ safety and efficiency.
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Associated Prens
Ap & Otelock
Nila
Lord Phoned Will Allocates Scholarships and Donations
London reports Lord Phoned provides $14,000 to Cambridge college for six to ten scholarships in mathematics and natural science and $140 to the Cur aiff infirmary. He states no other charitable gifts in his will, noting prior large contributions to public affairs.
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Associates Press
London
Lord Rinand
Ireland Buys Airframe Materials for 410000 Planes
Dublin reports Ireland is ramping up industrial capacity to build 410000 aircraft frames as it expands aviation production. Associated Press notes national efforts to secure amber supplies for manufacturing and logistics to meet stated output goals.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Anchor Is Won in War Index report from Allied advance
A battered syndicated dispatch describes Allied gains as French forces seize Morlincourt and threaten German positions near Noyon and the Oise, with British patrols along the Arras front drawing back. It notes the shifting front toward the Marne and the cautious expectation of further Allied movement as German resistance stiffens.
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Noyou
Hambarts
Pionedy
Royce
Chailnes
Naxyon
Morlincourt
Oise
Noyon
von Boehin Fis
Ireland Prospering Amid War Conditions and Bank Reports
Reports from Ireland's principal banks show larger deposits during the half year, with one bank noting deposits near £4.4 million and another indicating a rise of over £2.5 million. The text also contains a critique of Germany and mentions lasting war crimes narrative.
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Ireland
Humbert Leads French Drive to Reclaim Moptdidier
General Humbert commands French forces on the western front in a successful drive that recaptured Moptdidier from the Germans. His troops reportedly took thousands of prisoners and captured hundreds of guns amid the thrust against the Huns while Senator Humbert of Trance faces charges related to enemy communications.
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Humbert
Trance
Oshkosh Soldier Honored In Local Welcome
An Oshkosh soldier received a formal welcome in the city with community gathering details and remarks on duty. The event highlighted local support and pride in service, reflecting the town’s appreciation for residents serving in the armed forces.
Welcoming Ushio hut of Winnebago County Soldier Home
A Wisconsin farewell and welcome home event honors Oshitosh residents, including a France veteran forced to return due to injuries. General Boardman praised the heroism amid a patriotic reception where the crowd sang Star Spangled Banner, led by Capt. John E. Laabs and pianist Walter J. Crawford, with flags and Allied banners decorating the room.
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Walter J. Crawford
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