British Push Along Somme Line With New Zealand Support
British troops advance along the Somme front from the Artan region to Cherlieu region, aided by well supported New Zealand forces. Heavy rain ends a testing day as Allied units move under improving conditions, facing stubborn enemy positions and continuing artillery duels.
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Ilowell Mellett
Abg
Apposlion
Bomtie Une
Artan
Cherleer Samane
Hindenburg
Henin
Third Army Advances On Front Of Five Counterattacks
British forces push two miles on a wide front between the Scarpe and Somme amid persistent heavy artillery. Towns including Moneliy- es, 6 (Gnemappe), Wanecoukt, and Caney reported captured. Casualties high as rains hinder operations. counterattacks north of Bapaume repulsed.
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London
Hindenburg
Wotan
Moneliy- - Ees
Gnemappe
Arrus
Cajen
Wanecoukt Aml Caney
Yue
Paepows
Arras
Newville Vi- Lanse
Honinel
Craieelles
Mary
Cralelles
Bapaune
French Smashings and Outflanking at Coucy in Aug 26 War Report
Paris reports French artillery pounding German positions near Noyon and Coucy as Maginine pushes toward Coucy from the north while Germans fortify the Oise north bank. French forces take Fresney-le-Roy and advance between the Allette and Alane rivers, with new prisoners reported. Big drive imminent as French press toward Somme.
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Web
Paris
Noyon
Manginie
Coucy
Flere
Chauny
Preeney-le-Toro Falls
London
Fresney-le-Roy
Moye
Allette
Alane
Alene
Royse
Heauvraignes
John de Tant
Ise
Aisne
Caatwral
Alieite
Couchy
Somme
Ham-St. Simon Porter
Hirons
Alliette
Couch
Heeneux
Prench
Soissons-Chauny
Big German withdrawal expected east of front line
London reports military writers anticipate Germans will begin abandoning territory east of their current line near Loon LaFero St Quentin and Cambrai to prevent disaster on the present battlefield. Tallronds cost 100 million. Washington Ave 26. The Interstate Commerce Commission announces government fee 300 million dollars for operating grounds all month.
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Loon
LaFero
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Tallronds
Washington, Ave
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rlrounds
Ciret
Raid on Pola Nabbed by Austrian Airmen? Naval Base Targeted
Austrian navy base at Pola on the Adriatic was attacked by Allied airmen with one plane lost to the sea. A second aircraft dove to rescue its pilot and destroy the stranded machine. Pola lies about 200 miles from Venice as Italian forces bombarded Durnevao and Curoella.
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Rome
Pola
Adriatic
Pola Ie
Venice
Pritieh
Durnevao
Curoella
Caturro
Senate Committee Attaches Work on Manpower Amendment
Washington Aug 26 The Senate committee Ledley memoryed on the manpower bill with the work of flight amendment attached declaring such an amendment necessary The committee eliminated the amendment authorising General Crowder to appoint special examining panels to classify deferred men
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Washington
Mney Gomi Tee Ledley
General Crowder
Somme Situation Report From the Front Line
Incoming text reports unsettled war conditions around the Somme with British forces active in the area. A separate dispatch notes tensions in Europe as Gompers travels to Faroe and opposes radical elements seeking immediate socialist action, while promoting President Wilson's policies.
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Europe
York
Ang
Semmel Gompers
Multiple Casualties Reported In Action Across Regions
A fragmented listing details numerous military personnel with statuses including killed in action wounded severely missing in action and missing or not determined after an incident. Names span Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana with units and locales noted such as Seattle Walla Walla Spokane and Pullman.
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Jamee H. Wilkinson
South Yakima
Wash
Howard J. Wolff
Searilh
Wah
Mantey
J. Crall
Rik
Work
Charlies EK. Moon
Chrter
Idaho
Cedor J. Fawornd
Valta
Vee Aetler
George H. Pullin
Canyoneille
Raymond Vaughan
Seattle
Flix V. Workman
Letan
Mise Ithaothen
Conradeff
Marrah
Hichard C
Willard
Wuundes
Teriniined
Dwight J. Aferray
Kika
Wael
Joba Ftehr
Spain's Stand Discussed by German Press
German and Spanish tensions surface in August reports as German outlets condemn Spain's neutrality and threaten consequences. Berlin papers urge Spain to acknowledge its obligation and warn of possible outcomes for Mexico and Argentina if neutrality shifts. The Vorwaerts commentary questions Spain's neutrality and calls for swift government action.
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Spain
Sailors Face Desertion Risk Under Draft Rules
In San Francisco Bay area coverage, sailors who must serve or pace the army face possible desertion labels if they fail to join under the draft regime. Officials say naval service does not grant lasting exemption beyond maritime duties, leaving affected seamen vulnerable under U.S. Army jurisdiction.
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Fan Francisco
Ohip
U. S Army
Navy
San Francieco Bay
Twelve Thousand Repel Enemy at Ueard River Fight
In Russia on Sunday twelve thousand Allied troops repulsed an enemy assault along the Ueard river. Casualties are not listed, but the attack is described as decisively defeated with continued operations planned through the day. Additional items note a hunting trip near Minghan and Edvard Van Petten returning from Ontario, Oregon.
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Vladivostok
Aue
Ueard
Vreke
Adivertielie Tianager
Euvet Gregontan
Minghan
Wi Fares
Edvard ¢. van Petten
Mie N. V. Vien Tetten
Bere
Hin Hone
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Oregon
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Pendleton
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Itowe
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Witmer
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Prayer Service Opens Week in Washington D C
Rev Henry S. Ceudon the chaplain presides at the house opening service. He prays to deliver from enemies of the war including profiteers, pacifists, slackers, and those who would retard war prosecution for humanity and peace. The plea seeks national unity in the wartime effort.
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Ala
Jin
Washington
Alig
Henry SN
Ceudon
Chaplin
Toml Don
Amurican
Americans Capture Strong Ridge Position in France
Aug 26 reports state American forces advanced about a third of a mile along a 1.25 mile front east of Flame, driving German units from the railroad and seizing a strong fortified position. Counterattacks by the Germans were repelled with no success for their efforts.
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France
Captured Forces Reported in French Front Line News
British forces in France report Ane, 26 to 40 men captured after clashes. details incomplete in the fragment but indicates enemy losses and ongoing operations on the European front.
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France
Salvation Army man recalls brutal German guards in France
Dr Po Hewant of St. Louis, returning Salvation Army member, claims U S troops punished a German guard unit severely in France. He says prisoners were tortured to create fear and many Germans were killed for failing to answer questions. He asserts vengeance drives American actions.
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Po Ht
Hewant
St. Louis
Roosevelt Warns Against Pacifists at Centennial
Springfield dispatch reports Theo dore Hoosevelt at the state centennial celebration warning against pacifists and those who would push rhetoric during peace negotiations. He accuses certain groups of aiding brutal autocracy and urges caution in diplomatic rhetoric.
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Springfield
Theodore Hoosevelt
America Romanoff
Rolahevilt
Death of W A Storie Follows Mule Kick Funeral Held
W A Storie, 62, farmer and longtime Arnprior native, died after a mule kick and unsuccessful operation. The accident occurred Saturday near Pendleton while returning from work. funeral services were held this afternoon under Ma eons Utermintt feline in the cemetery. Survived by siblings and many relatives in Canada and the United States. the wake and burial details were announced by local officials.
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Iste
Cemeivy
Dao Pride
Stonte
Anthony
Fries
Arnprior
Canedas
Wallow County
Pendleton
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