British Hold Ten Miles Of Hindy's Line
Paris Aug 29 The Journal des Debats reports that Noyon and Ham are definitively vanquished and allies are within four miles of Peronne. French and American troops press eastward toward the Chemin des Dames while Canadians near Bullecourt and Australians near the Somme bridge north of Peronne.
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Hindy
Paris
Journal Des Debats Ares
Noyon
Ham
Picardy Salient
Peronne
Bapaume
Albert
Montdidier
Chaulnes
Nesle
Roye
Lassigny
Geeier
Somme
Eronne
Picardy
Aisne-Vesle
Soissons
U. S
Mangin
Hindenburg
Ailette
Aisne
Chemin Des Dames
Vesle
Juvigny
Seattle Traction ultimatum seeks city takeover of lines
Mayor Hanson after a noon city council conference issues an ultimatum to the traction company warning against disrupting Seattle. The city offers to assume lines and guarantee rent plus profits for five years and additional funds to cover power costs, with a monthly financial statement to follow. Union leaders warn wage disputes could trigger strike actions if wage terms fall short.
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Traction Company
Hanson
Seattle
German airmen supply front lines with food and ammo
A semiofficial Berlin dispatch reports that during Monday's fighting German aviators supplied their front lines with ammunition and food. The item notes Amsterdam as the dateline and August 29.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Sample Named Defendant in Liquor Law Complaint
C W Sample was named as defendant in a complaint filed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Brackett. Sample, proprietor of the pharmacy at 2600 Main st known as the Banks pharmacy, was accused of selling liquor against prescription. Banks has no interest in the place.
Gov Goodrich Seriously Injured in Indianapolis Crash
Gov. Goodrich was seriously hurt in an automobile crash in Indianapolis last night and was reported resting easily this morning. An X ray exam was planned to determine if he had a fractured skull.
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Indianapolis
Gov. Goodrich
Classified page offers buy and sell ads
Readers are reminded to browse the Classified page for buying or selling items. Advertisers may place notices by calling Main 600 and can arrange charging for their ads.
Yankees Take 25 000 Hun Prisoners in Allied Haul
United Press reports Washington estimates America has 25 000 captives as part of an Allied total of 112 000 since July 1. Officials note American totals rose after Soissons Rheims fighting, with German casualties possibly surpassing three to one.
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Washington
America
War Department
Soissons- Rheims
United Press
Germany
Human Fly to Scale Smith Building on Sea-Asked Day
Jack Williams known as the Human Fly will climb the Smith building from base to the 42nd story on Tuesday September 2 under the Marine Recruiting Office and Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. If a woman rides him up she wins a $50 Liberty Bond and a bravery medal, a collection will aid the smoke fund, and copies of The Star will be exchanged for Thrift Stamps. Williams tours the U S to stimulate marine recruiting which has been temporarily halted by the government.
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Smith
Jack Williams
Smith Building
U. S. Marine Recruiting Office
Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund
Williame
Tom Calloway
Williams
United States
Let Us End This Street Car Muddle
City and traction company officials have argued for months over street car operations amid car shortages and traffic demoralization. The company seeks relief while the city offers concessions. Street car officials must act now, either accepting city terms or leasing the system on a profit and maintenance guarantee.
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Traction Company
U S Troops Battle Germans on Vesle Front in France
American troops engaged in heavy combat on the Vesle segment of the Aisne battlefield. Over 100 German soldiers reported casualties as Allied artillery and machine guns replied with sustained bombardment. A late counterattack by German forces failed under American fire.
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Fred 8. Ferguson
United Press
France
Aisne
Vesle
Seattle War Savings Push Aims To Trim $3 Million Gap
City leaders urge residents to boost Quick Quota and buy War Savings Stamps this week. Officials note Seattle’s strong wartime output and commerce, but say the community remains $3,000,000 behind target and must pledge and purchase more.
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Seattle
Foch and Hindenburg in a Noyon alignment wedge
Battle analysis argues Foch will avoid reckless thrusts at Noyon while pressing selective local drives. Von Hindenburg’s line backs toward the Somme creating a sharp wedge at Noyon that could sever the southern flank if penetrated. The piece warns a major Noyon breakthrough would risk heavy casualties and hand the initiative to Germany.
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Marshal Foch
von Hindenburg
Somme
Noyon
Hindenburg
St. Quentin
Foch
Yankee aviators down 20 German planes in August
Paris dispatch reports American aviators shot down 20 German planes in the first two weeks of August and likely accounted for 11 more. They logged 964 flights, 84 engagements, and dropped 11 600 pounds of bombs.
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Paris
Petit Parisian
Czechs Capture Key Rail Hub on Trans Siberian Route
Czecho-Slovak forces advance in Western Siberia report says Vorkhendinsk, 60 miles east of Lake Baikal, has fallen. In Eastern Siberia Bolsheviks and Czecho-Slovaks remain in combat as the campaign continues. Also notices bulk purchase of 4 million shoe pairs for the army to be bid on tomorrow.
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London
Siberia
Vorkhendinsk
Lake Baikal
Australians Canadians Advance on Picardy Front in Aug 29 News
Australian troops seize Feuillers Zerbecourt Ashevillers and Belloy and nearing the Somme bridge south of Peronne. Haig’s forces take Ginchy while Canadians near Bullecourt Hendecourt clean dugouts along the Hindenburg line as mopping-up continues.
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France
Feuillers
Zerbecourt
Ashevillers
Belloy
Somme Bridge
Peronne
Haig
Ginchy
Bapaume
Somme
Herbecourt
Zerbercourt
Bullecourt
Croiselles
Hendecourt
Sensee
Hindenburg
Erie Bridge
French Troops Press On Toward Hindenburg Line
Paris reports say French forces fight in Noyon as the apex of a salient with heavy defenses. They widen their hold on the Somme west bank south of Peronne while German retreat appears precipitate, likely reaching the Hindenburg line as pockets resist near Oyon.
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Hindenburg
Paris
Noyon
Somme Canal
Peronne
Hindenburg Line
Oyon
French Troops Advance on 25-Mile Front Take 40 Villages
French forces crossed the Roye Noyon road near Sermaise three miles northwest of Noyon and Catigny two miles north of Sermaise. They reached the Cachy region as they advanced across a 25 mile front in the Aug 29 report.
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London
Roye-Noyon
Sermaise
Noyon
Catigny
Cachy
Power bill conferees drop Penrose exemption provision
Washington August 29 conferees on the man power bill eliminate the Penrose amendment granting exemption claims. Provost Marshal General Crowder explains amended registrant states will be fixed whether exemption is claimed or not as the France amendment provides insignia for exempted men. Congress plans to send the bill to the President and debate over training and re classification continues.
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Washington
Crowder
Regis
Congress
House Commerees
Senate
House
Enlistment System Shifts Toward Draft in Navy and Marines
The article notes the end of pure voluntary enlistment in the army, navy, and corps with plans to draft some recruits for navy and marine service. It mentions indirect induction paths, exemptions for skilled wartime workers, and broader cabinet-level adjustments to regulate military staffing.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Corps
Navy Andrine Corps
War Department
Marine Corps
Aii
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Leonard
War Labor Board
J. A. Stevenson
Carmen's Union
C. W. Sample
E. W. Banks
Carl D. Groat
U.S
J. W. T. Mason
United Frees
Yankees
Quartermaster General's Office
Dispatch
L. G Martin
the Star
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