Allied Forces Break German Strongholds in Flanders Push
Haig's troops advance along the northern front clearing about one third of the Flanders salient. They seize Mont Kemmel and five more positions including Dranoutre Vieille-Chappelle Lestrem La Coutre and Bailleul station. British near Peronne and Cambrai progress. French drive toward Guiscard Coucy Le Chateau and the Hindenburg line.
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Haig
Flanders
Mont Kemmel
Dranoutre
Vieille-Chappelle
Lestrem
la Coutre
Bailleul
Hindenburg Line
St. Gobain Forest
France
Ailette
Aisne
Coucy-Le-Chateau
Arras
Cambrai
London
Marshal Haig
Mont St. Quentin
Peronne
en-Gobelle
Couch-le-Chateau
Mont de Lil Hill
Kemmel
Neuf-Berquin
Vieille-Chapelle
Somme
Eterpigny
Arras-Cambrai
Doulieu
Rheims
Lys
Hindenburg
Picardy
Vesle
North Canal
Oise
Ailette River
Chemin Des Dames
Traction Co to Meet Franchise Demands Says Mayor
The mayor says the Traction Company must honor its franchise terms, warning enforcement action if it fails to renew leasing offers. City officials push for firm commitments and timely contracts to ensure uninterrupted public transit service.
City Targets Traction Firm Over Fare and Service
City accuses the traction company of attempting to dictate fare policy and seeks relief under a presidential act. Officials threaten to order cars off residence lines to guarantee shipyard service and protest the 6-cent fare. The city may lease lines if delays persist and vows to enforce franchise terms fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
City
Hanson
City battles over streetcar lines in wartime mobilization
The city presses the traction company as war demands loom. Officials reject a 6 cent fare and transfer plan, offering to lease the lines for the duration of the war with a six month extension and a guaranteed earnings level. The dispute centers on diverting cars to shipyards and industrial zones to support war industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Traction Company
Corporation West
Own Your Own Home Buy an Automobile Rent a House
A public notice advocates personal investment through home ownership and vehicle purchase while promoting rental housing options and land acquisition as practical steps toward financial stability. The message emphasizes self reliance and market opportunities for buyers and renters alike.
You Cannot Lie to Your Conscience We Cannot Lie to Your Conscience
A Seattle appeals to readers to meet War Savings Stamp pledges for a $3,000,000 city quota. The piece contrasts soldiers at front with civilians at home and urges immediate action as only money stands between comfort and support for troops. The call emphasizes conscience and duty, noting pledges fallen short as the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
President to tour coast for Liberty loan drive
President Wilson plans a coast to coast tour in late September to promote the Liberty loan. He will address the nation on war aims and postwar policy, with McAdoo sharing campaign duties. The trip could last over two weeks and marks his longest journey since taking office, including his first West Coast visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
McAdoo
America
West Coast
Lloyd George Congratulates Italian Premier on Allied Success
Premier Lloyd George sent a reply to Premier Orlando praising the transformation in the war situation since the supreme war council met. He credited Marshal Foch allied generals and troops for German retreat and said the success signals the start of the end of German militarism. British casualties this week totaled 16,808 killed wounded and missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Orlando
Supreme War Council
Foch
London
62 Americans Missing as Ship Sunk by Diver
The United States cargo steam ship Joseph Cudahy was torpedoed and sunk about 700 miles from the English coast on August 17. Thirteen crewmen were rescued and 62 are missing. The captain reported two submarines attacked, with torpedoes hitting the fuel tank and the engine. He was taken by a submarine and questioned.
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Washington
United States
Joseph Cudahy
Navy Department
These Boys Must Be Accommodated in Seattle
Between three and four thousand sailors and soldiers from nearby camps have earned special furloughs for Saturday Sunday and Labor Day. The Soldiers' and Sailors' club cannot accommodate them. Citizens are urged to pick up these boys, bring them home, and treat them to shows to show appreciation for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Mr. and
Mia
Uncle Sam
Hope to Attack Italy Line In Strong Allied Support
A war summary from Harold E. Bechtol notes Allied manpower gains on the Western Front. Despite German numeric edge, American and Allied fresh reserve divisions outnumber the enemy. German reserves in the Marne and Picardy have been deployed, with 51 behind the front from sea to Switzerland, 27 fresh. The Kaiser cannot draw more from the East.
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Harold Edwin Bechtol
Newspaper Enterprise Association
London
England
Western Front
Be Westmans
Foch
Marne
Picardy
Sea
Switzerland
War Front Updates From Picardy to Flanders
United Press reports British forces near Peronne and pushing toward Cambrai in Picardy while French and American units advance toward the Chemin des Dames. In Flanders British troops seize Mont Kemmel and retake Dranoutre region as German raids fail. American artillery pounds Bazoches and Fismette on the Aisne Vesle line.
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Picardy
Peronne
Arras
Cambrai
Couch-Le Chateau
Soissons
Chemin Des Dames
Flanders Front
Mont Kemmel
Dranoutre
Lestrem
le Couture
Veille-Chapelle
Bailleul
Champagne
Aisne-Vesle
Bazoches and
Fismette
President Wilson signs draft bill and sets registration date
Washington reports President Wilson signing the manpower bill and announcing September 12 as the deadline for 13 000 000 Americans to register. Crowder forecasts 12 778 783 will register on September 13 under the new law with 2 300 000 available for class one possibly called by October 1. The proclamation frames the draft as a united duty to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
America
Crowder
Arma
War profit and income tax plan outlines 80 percent excess rate
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee completed a revenue bill for 8 billion dollars next year. The plan imposes a flat 12 percent on normal incomes above 4 thousand, 6 percent under that, with surcharges up to 65 percent for top earners and an 80 percent war profits tax after exemptions, plus excess profits tax from 35 to 70 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Spanish vessel Alexandrine torpedoed amid talks with Germany
Paris Aug 31 reports say the Spanish ship Alexandrine was torpedoed. German sources state negotiations between Germany and Spain over the submarine situation are ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alexandrine
Madrid
Germany
Spain
Destroyer Ward Completed at Mare Island Navy Yard
The destroyer Ward was finished last night by Mare Island mechanics three and a half months after keel laying. She will be commissioned at once and a large celebration was held at the navy yard to mark the event.
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Vallejo
Cal
Ward
Mare Island Mechanics
Navy Yard
Compromise Government Formed for Siberia Autonomy
Tokyo reports the creation of a new compromise government granting Siberia autonomy. General Horvath leads the coalition cabinet and is expected to become premier, with a Vladivostok official likely to be named foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Siberia
Horvath
Vladivostok
French and Americans Press East of Ailette in Intense Battle
Paris reports a violent battle east of the Ailette with French and American forces gaining ground. Bridgehead at Champs is secured as French near Folembray, with American units entering the Picardy drive and moving toward Nouon area while forces push toward Chauny and Coucy Le Château.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailette
Paris
Picardy Drive
Champs
Chy la
Folembray
Coucy le Chateau
Haig Reports Allied Advance Across Flanders Front
British forces push along the Flanders front with gains from nine miles to multi-front advances. Mont St. Quentin captured. Peronne surrounded as Allied pressure grows from Lys to Aisne. French and American units approach Chemin Des Dames while German withdrawal appears imminent.
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J. F. Blain
Edward A. Went
Powerr
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Lloyd George
Italy
Lloyd
HMNS
Noyon
Guiscard
Brie
Ham
Chauny
Vregny
Terny Sorny
Coucy
French War Office
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