French Cavalry Reaches Vesle South Bank Near Fismes
French cavalry have reached the Vesle river south bank near Jodichery, about five and a half miles east of Fismes. All Vesle bridges are destroyed as German forces burn villages north of the river, with fourteen large fires reported. The enemy is retreating toward the Aisne, likely to anchor at Chemin des Dames.
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Rondon
Vesle
Jodichery
Fismes
Soissong
Aisne
Chemin- Des Dames Ridge
Allied advance tightens around German pocket amid desertions
The advance south of the West toward Paris continues at noon as Allies press from the east and west, narrowing the German pocket to about 13 miles. Retreating forces pillage villages, while French and Allied troops push toward Champagne and the Montagne de Paris sector, encircling retreating German units.
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Wisties
Pommlerd
Venize
Oches
Convrelies
Carvel
Oeret
Piemes
Soliecnn
Veele
Champagne
Joncherr
Ririme
Fister
Willes
Tinques
Thillols
Geyx
Montagna-de-Paria
French Ace Bags 31 German Planes and Balloons
Lieutenant Nunгенadr, the second French ace, was cited for the Legion of Honor after downing thirty one German planes and destroying three observation balloons. He has sustained multiple wounds and was named an officer of the Legion of Honor for his wartime service. Lieutenant Nungesser commented he seeks no rank but will continue to down as many Germans as possible.
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Nun“genadr
Legion of Hinor
Legion of Honor
Nungesser
Acer
Whatehy
Germany
Somme push nears German front near Albert
British forces surged toward the Somme front today advancing into German positions near Albert. Reports from London indicate heavy fighting as troops press the breakthrough effort amid renewed bombardments and cautious Allied gains.
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Somme
Albert
Id Mic
London
Soho
Excess Sugar Purchases Be Subject to Store Records
Umatilla County officials urge all retail grocers to compile detailed records of every sugar sale. Cards will be collected to monitor individual buyers and prevent buying two pounds a month from multiple stores. Offenders may face hoarding charges and temporary cutoffs from supplies.
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Umatilla
County Food Administration
Merenania
Dugar
206 Casualties Report From War Front
General Pershing reported 206 casualties with 113 killed in action in today’s dispatch from Washington. The tally details ongoing heavy losses as Allied forces reel from combat in action and service continues.
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Washington
Pershing
Call Issued for 10 Women for Student Nurses Reserve
Ten young women from Timatilia county are sought for United States student nurses reserve to train in civil military hospitals across the country. The program runs July 28 to August, with delays in supplies prompting recruitment efforts.
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Timatilia
United States
Nu Peer
Adgostih
Min Virginia Todd
Patriotic Service League
Pawtelle
New Age Limit Raised to 45 in Military Draft Rethink
The War Department announces a change raising the civilian training age from 40 to 45. Congress anticipates President will have power to call those under 21 for training in the United States or to mobilize them if needed. The move aims to provide both vocational and military timing for young citizens amid opposition concerns.
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Washington
Trishtern
Senate
Chiminlelain
United States
War Department
Yankees Seek Burial Site of Quentin Roosevelt
Aug. 3. American artillery within range as forces advance along the center of the salient. They have captured Chamery where Quentin Roosevelt fell and search for his grave. Americans report control of Cohan and nearby towns as they push through the retreating German lines amid heavy bombardment.
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Fred Ferqubon
Quentin Ri Welt
Cohan
American Forces Hit 1.3 Million Overseas as War Progresses
The report notes 12,000 American troops in the current drive and the overseas total rising to about 1.3 million. It cites Generals Pershing and March on wartime tactics, with the Rainbow Division highlighted among units in the frontline offensive alongside the First through Fourth Regulars and several National Guard divisions.
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Warhington
Ataté
Lar
Senate
Pershing
Rainbow
Pras
Moreh
Negro nabbed at Umatilla with seven pints liquor
Deputy Olaf Andras arrested George Mullen the negro head cook at C.W. Fr and X diner on No. 17 after a train stop at Umatilla. He was found with seven pints of Yellow Stone liquor and was sent to Pendleton for arraignment. prior arrests included two men fined for bootlegging in the area.
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Olaf Andras
Umatilla
George Mullen
Aghrie
Aghrue
Pendleton
Fuetter
Ariton Pin Fined For Secrecy Act Violations In London
London Aug 2 Sir Joseph Ja nas, former lord, was fined fibete for violating the official secret act by securing and communicating documents that might aid the enemy. Charles Alfred Vernon, a former employee in the ministry of munitions, was fined 600.
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London
Eecrete
Enegis
Joseph Janas
Tord
Atetfield
Mondar
Fibete
Charkee Alfred Vernon
Ministry of Rrunitions
American offensive drives German defense in France
American forces display fierce offensive spirit breaking German lines at multiple sectors near Seringes Sergy and Clormes. They capture ammunition dumps and push through dugouts and trenches despite heavy enemy fire, with intense artillery and machine gun fire met by determined American advance.
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Abe
Cain
Four Companies and Band in Guard Parade Event
Four companies and a guard band plan a Wednesday parade before military officers at North Side Park. The Oregon Council of Defense machinery will review, with Pendleton handmen also present for rehearsal and a public meeting on the eve of the event.
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North Side Park
Oregon Council of Defense
Panies
Pitet Hi Company
Ube Wecho
Ned
Mateolen
Ettreding
Mim
Greenaar
Ant Melix
Pendleton
Venlog
Kehoe Te Rueter
Ruieeereen
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Chemin-des-Dames Ridge
Soissons
Ville-en-Tardenois
Paris
United Press
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Phe Parently
Ares
Alry Ry
Nanan
Aubes Ae
SMS
Gop
Janmoy-eux- Grote
Alene
Peter Ventert
Pishems
Marcoil-ch- Dele
Merv-en-Turdenots
Peers
Hole
Lowell Mellett
Pieswr
Murtennen
Mont Points
Priner
Clive
Ellaliin
Queda
Nacuselty
Perenal Can
Imberlpin i
U.S
Quentin Roosevelt
Rainbow Division
Geneal Pershing
Thierry
Negro
MG Ariton
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