U boats sink more vessels off Atlantic coast
Washington reports the sinking of the American tank steamer O B Touings about 100 miles off Virginia, indicating at least two German submarines in Atlantic waters. Survivors were rescued near Norfolk after the ship sank. the Jen nings crew members were among the rescued.
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Washington, D. C
O. B. Touings
Virginia
Nova Scotia
Nor- Tok
A& Vocal Weasel
Bicavayy
Dny
Sinking of U S Cruiser San Diego and Dornfenstein Incident
Reported actions describe the U-51 submarine sinking the US cruiser San Diego off Fire Island with a mine. The Geonin sub then captured and burned the Canadian schooner Dornfenstein in the Bay of Fundy last Friday. Survivors claim four submarines operated off the Atlantic coast. naval officials doubt the tale to prevent civilian alarm.
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United States
San Diego
Fire Island
Dornfenstein
Bay of Fundy
Dornfonstein
American Fishing Vessels Sunk Off Nova Scotia Coast
Three American fishing vessels were sunk by German submarines off Seal Island Yar mouth County Nova Scotia on Saturday. Crews were landed on Sunday. The submariner claimed sinking more Boston and Gloucester schooners Friday afternoon. Vessels named Rob Roy Annie M Derry and Muriel with captains Freeman Crowell James Goodman and BH Nickerson.
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Midifax
N.S
Seal Island
Yarmouth County
Nova Scotia
Nova
Annie M. Derry
James Goodman
Muriel
BH. Nickerson
Lockyart
Texas Senator urges immediate vote on women's suffrage resolution
In Washington Senator Sheppard of Texas urged immediate adoption of the resolution submitting the women’s suffrage constitutional amendment to the states. He said the people are asking Congress to act and emphasized the need for action this session.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Milli Congress
President at Hog Island Sees Large Shipbuilding Drive
Mr Hurley outlines a massive U S shipbuilding program at Hog Island, stating America will continue production to finish the war and replace losses with a vast merchant fleet. He argues enduring peace hinges on Germany's defeat and a nationwide rail and ship system linking regions.
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Germany
Mr. Hurley
Coley
Cvermany
America
Jane
Mae
First Reports Of Our Losses Reach America
Names of fallen and wounded service members listed from Texas and surrounding states. Private Walter I. Kine, Private Steve G. Dauysch, First Lieutenant Edward T. Hathaway, Private John W. Junn, and many others are named with statuses of killed in action, died of wounds, or wounded. Includes Southern names such as John J. Murphy and Sergeant James G. Knight among the casualties and injuries.
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Tex
Walter I. Kine
Vhur Springs
Walter Virree
Orange
Pex
Steve G. Dauysch
Westoff
Edward T. Hathaway
Louston
John W. Junn
Poteau
Okla
Winfred G. Greets
Deridder
Rowson MH
Twocker
Fort Worth
Tox
Wounded Americans in Muarne Offensive Expected Outcomes
The official chief of staff report estimates the Muarne offensive survivors will largely return to duty with fewer than 4 percent discharged for disability. It notes that casualties include Americans listed by Ottawa with names such as Viked in action and Died in action among others.
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Kingson
D. G
Muarne Ainse
Ottawa
Just
Tiacrowle
Giltonie, Jr
C. Altman
Clevetan
Equitable pricing talks eyed by Square Deal group
A Square Deal Association committee will meet at 4 pm Wednesday to discuss fair prices for picture shows and the cost of shoe shines, drugs, and soft drinks. Debates will cover overhead charges for restaurants and transfer charges for baggage with soldiers and civilians complaining of higher rates since war tax shifts and show price hikes.
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Square Deal Association
Square Veal Association
Call to Report 4000 More Men to Camp Travis
The draft department issued a call for 4000 white men to report to Camp Travis from August 20 to 30 and 4000 Negroes from August 22 to 29. White doctors of Class 1 qualified for limited service are to report to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The July 16 draft added 21000 recruits to Camp Travis, bringing total on base to over 80000 as discussions continue on forming a new division and potential transfers to other camps.
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Camp Travis
Selective Draft Department
Austin
Crowle
Jefferson Barracks
Cams Travis
Comey Travis
Soissons Falls Again After French Push in Aisne Front
Paris dispatch details a rapid French advance across the Aisne and into Soissons with Villemonts Chassenos capturing key ridges and the cathedral square area. German retreat accelerates toward the Aisne as British and Scottish troops contribute to the breakthrough.
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Tondim ‘Timex
Speria
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Paris
Americans Press German Line Under Constant Rain
Field dispatch details American advance against German forces amid rain and mist. They reported enemy retreat, destruction of munitions, and heavy American gains as they moved through villages and forests, with Germans concentrating near fortifications and supply depots.
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Viedernais
Veule
Wisines
Laris
Dragegny
Mint
Cierges
Nosses
Draft age widening fuels Texas Guard enlistment drive
Announcement indicates draft age may extend to 18 45 and Texas regiments seek volunteers in the First Texas Infantry. Captain Charles Steele named regimental adjutant in Austin with vacancies for medical and band roles. Adjutant General Harley to coordinate federal muster, M S O Reilly tasked to lead the machine gun company.
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Texas Infantry
Texas
Oklahoma
Oly
Charles Steele
State National Bank
Harley
Washington
Ite
Esas National Guard
Exas Infantry
M.S. O'Reilly
Deep Silence After Battle In French Advance
London dispatch reports a natural lull after a French push with Mangin striking near Glow and forces advancing from Soissons to the Vesle. German retreat accelerates with French artillery and cavalry screening, as the line shifts and villages burn along the Vesle and Aisne fronts.
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Cole
Minis
Aisne
Aligament
Cvesslands
Baphagard Tirthy
Niles
Fant
Soissond
Nuns Press North of the Aisne in German Retreat
The British dispatch notes German retirements toward the Aisne as French forces push along the Vesle and establish a bridgehead opposite Soissons. German rear guards, including guards detachments, delay the advance to allow evacuation of heavy material while the countryside shows shattered towns and destroyed bridges.
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Mangin
Glow
Tartcenes
Coulonges
Crise
Chandon
Platea
Oureq
Vesle
Tess
Alsne
Sturday
Soissons
Champigney
Tanty Service
Spectat Cally
Philadelphia Pantic Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Paris
Aisne
Alough
Wisnes
Noissuns
Allied advance and German setbacks reported on front lines
Front dispatches indicate German forces suffer collapses as Allied armies push near the Aisne. Bridges over major rivers are said blown and Entente gains widen to the northeast and near Rheims. Analysts question if Allied commanders can secure and extend their bridgeheads and lines.
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Ireneh Croat
Eetilyo Owepe
Aisne
Hele Vessy
Aml
Crassa
Wang Ser Rheims
Soissons
German withdraws along northern front near Grivesnes
Reuters reports German forces retreating across the Montidier area toward Montdidier, abandoning the western bank south of Aubvillers and withdrawing to lines near Grivesnes and La Capelle. The withdrawal appears cautious, conducted in three stages with resistance flanks, as Allied advances press along the heights northeast of Aves St Georges.
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London
Reuter
Montaine-Sous
Mesnil St. Georges
Montdidier
Aubvillers
Grivesnes
la Copel
St. Aiguan
Mhence Ib
Aes St. Ceorges
Germany
Allied push near Amiens as German lines bend eastward
Forces report German withdrawal across the Avre and Ayre fronts from Mesnil-St. Georges to Braches while French and Allied troops advance to Hargicourt Courtemarche and secure heights west of the Ancre and Ayre. Ammunition and troops shift noted. prisoners scarce through midweek.
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Pth
Amiens
Americnn
Thie Venle
Boris
Wershing
Ameri
Troops Advance Toward Vesle River West of Rheims
The report notes offensive actions on the Vardenois battlefield as troops close on the Vesle east of Fisinesx. They crossed the river west of Rheims and pushed toward La Neuvillette, signaling Rhein’s partial disengagement and undermining hopes of enveloping the town.
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Vardenois
Vesle
Fisinesx
Rheims
la Neuvillétte
Rhein
Pershing Reports Second Great Defeat of the Marne
Washington reports Allied forces achieve decisive gains on the Marne front as Pershing relays capture figures and battlefield progress. He notes American trains recorded prisoners and guns while French and British units drive the enemy beyond the Vesle line in renewed counter offensives.
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Soissons
Suissoma
Wwheims
Urise
Lyellen
Vesle Forest
Aisne
Turoiss
Tle
Vesle
Sileg
Sreuke
Suissons
Vidal Eveiat
Iit
Oulechy
Oulehy Chateau
Alonos Foglertly
Buganey
Credis
Treans
Mangin
Buzaney
Petr
Chateau Park
Bunaney
Wartennes
Tardenois
Ville-en-Tardenois
Cristot
Crixe
Celse
Soixsons
Hartennes
L Hartennes
Berthelot
Boiasuns
Rhbime
Pershing
Marne
Alfiés
Washington, D. C
Youle
War Department
Aisne-Marne
Silient
German Leaders Claim Allied Forces Evaded Ulm
General Tudendorff and Field Marshal von Hindenburg assert German forces avoided a major Ulm engagement by breaking off operations by Aug 15. They credit Seventh and Ninth Armies for repelling attacks, abandoning ground to protect soldiers, and continuing strategic, economical warfare.
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Amsterdam
Tudendorff
Covi Autuy
Carns
van Flindenburg Aly
Germany
Benar
Perfect Health Is Yours If the Blood Is Kept Pure
An advertisement extols the health benefits of 8 8 8 S S blood purifier claiming purity in blood prevents rheumatism catarrh dermatitis malaria and other disorders. It urges readers to obtain literature from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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Thoraughl
Swift
Spevifia Company
Swift Leboratory
Aelanta
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