Yankees Keep on Advancing Near Chamery
Allied Franco American forces pushed beyond Seray to within two kilometers of Chamery as they continued to straighten the front on the main battle line. The advance comes near the area where Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt was killed in action, highlighting the ongoing struggle against stubborn German resistance.
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Associated Presa
O the
Aisnemarne
Seray
Chamery
Quentin Roosevelt
Home Artillery Keeps Up Active Firing
London August 1 The German guns were active last night in the Somme near Villers-Bretonneux and farther north near Bucquoy In Flanders the Merria Meteren sector showed enemy artillery activity according to today war office announcement
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London
Somme
Villers-Bretonneux
War Office
Bucquoy
Flanders
Merria-Meteren
Evacuation Bloodshed as Czech Slovaks Seize Ekaterinburg
Amsterdam August 1 Associated Press reports Ekaterinburg near the border has been captured by Czech-Slovak forces per a Moscow newspaper.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Ekaterinburg
Cecho-Stovale
Moscow
Drought Hits Hard at Cotton Growers
The Agriculture Department’s August forecast lowers the prospective U S cotton crop to 13 619 000 500 pound bales from 15 325 000 as drought bites, with the western belt especially Texas most affected. A Bucyrus death notice reports Miul Katherine Gahagan aged 46 dies at home. she leaves three daughters and son J L Gahagan of East Chestnut Street.
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Associated Press
the Banner
Washington
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Miul
Katherine Gahagan
Bucyrus
Threety
J. L. Gahagean
East Chestnut Street
Campaign for Liberty Loan To Start Sept 20
Plans for the Fourth Liberty loan campaign take form after Secretary McAdoo announces it will open Sept 28 and run three weeks through Oct 19. The drive will target farmers after harvest, with emphasis on nationwide outreach.
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Campaign For Liberty
Washington
McAdoo
German Attack Repulsed by French Troops
German assault aimed at French positions near Bligny southwest of Rheims was repulsed this morning, according to an official war office statement. The report, datelined Paris, notes the attack occurred August 1 and emphasizes French resistance in the region.
U-Boats Proclaim U S War Status by Kaiser Bill
Amsterdam reports Kaiser Wilhelm II declares American troops arriving in France do not deter Germany. He asserts vital forces crossing to the foe are being attacked by German marines, underscoring Germany's stance in the war effort and opposing U.S. involvement.
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Amsterdam
France
Germany
Emperor Willian
Germans Preparing a Retreat on the Aisne-Marne Front
Deserters report German withdrawal plans along the Aisne Marne line with orders for retrograde movements to Fismes on the Vesle. Artillery favored the French and allied forces, while engagements remained minor through noon.
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Aisne-Marne
Veble
Ines
Fismes
Contracts Set for 82 Steel Vessels and 10 Tugboats
The Emergency Fleet Corporation awarded contracts for 82 steel cargo ships and 10 tugboats. Fourteen steamers will be built in Seattle and eight in Long Beach, California. The awards were announced today by the shipping board in Washington with Associated Press reporting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Seattle
Long Beach
Cai
Columbus street railway workers win wage raise
Motormen and conductors of the Columbus Railway Power and Light Co received raises from 41 to 45 cents an hour, effective July 1, after the national war labor board decision. The board urged Congress to authorize executive action to study railways finances and raise fares if needed.
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Associated Press
The
Banner
Washington
Columbus Railway, Power & Lght Co
National War Labor Board
Stoyle Letter Says He Likes England, Dogs Healthy
Mr and Mrs A C Stoyle receive a letter from their son Harold Stoyle in Ki Battery reporting all the Dogs are well and in fine shape and that he likes England very much.
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A. C. Stoyle
Harold Stoyle
Ki Battery
England
Germany weighs recall of ambassador from Ukraine
London Aug 1 Germany contemplates recalling its ambassador from Ukraine and handing passports to the Ukrainian ambassador in Berlin, pending clarification of conditions in Kiev as reported by Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Ukraine
Berlin
Kiev
Amsterdam
American and French Troops Attack on Marne Front
American and French troops attacked Wednesday afternoon between Seringes and Clerges on the Marne front to straighten the line and demolish barbed wire entanglements placed by Germans through hills forests and open ground.
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Fhy Associated Press
Aisne-Marne
Seringes
Clerges
Marne Front
Government takes control of nation's telephone and telegraph systems
Washington August 1 The government assumes command of the nations telephone and telegraph systems at midnight under a congressionally authorized act. President Wilson directs the Post Office Department to operate the networks, with a special committee under Postmaster General Burleson supervising the transition and ongoing operations.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Ghurke
Burlvson
Casualty List Bows Army and Marine Corps Losses
The casualty list reports for the Army: 129 total with 12 killed in action, 23 died of wounds, 11 died of disease, 2 from airplane accidents, 6 from other accidents, 61 wounded severely, 3 missing, 2 wounded with undetermined degree, and 1 prisoner. Ohio entries include William Roberts of Vinton wounded severely and Charles E. Locke of Cincinnati a prisoner. Marine Corps totals: 5 casualties with 3 died of wounds and 2 severely wounded. no Ohio men listed.
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Washington
Nation
Charles E. Locke
Cincinnati
Marine Corps
Labor shortage for war work slows recruitment drive
Washington Aug 1 The department of labor's federal employment service reports a shortage of about 600000 unskilled workers in war industries with incomplete data. Final figures are expected to show a gap near one million as railroads farms and other sectors must seek labor by means other than federal recruitment.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Federal Employment Service
Imbor
War Industrles
Rioting Continues in Urainia as Hun Called Usurpers
Kiev dispatch reports serious riots in Ukraine country districts with peasants organizing resistance to the German usurpers as the situation intensifies.
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Urainia
London
Ukraine
Kiev
Unions and Great Lakes ship owners sign agreements
Washington August 1 union seize seamen firemen and stewards sign a working agreement with most independent ship owners after talks with the shipping board's labor adjusting commissioner.
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Great Lakes
Washington
Shipping Board
Allied push aims to outflank Germans near Nesles
Reported turning movement by American and French troops seeks to widen the wedge north of the Ourég, with attacks along a three mile front near Nesles and Chamery. The advance targets Bar and St Gemme as allies strive to thin the German line and extend toward Rheims while Milne keeps pressure from Chamery to Nesles.
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Rawal
Fere-en-Tardenois
Soissone-Rhsims
Nesles
Oureg
Thaler
Eset
Chamery
Seringes
Filerges
Bar
St. Gemme
Auly
Marna
Clerges
Milne
Cacaper-Beiny
Bolasons
Adil Rheims
Allies Deliver New Blow Win More Ground
Allied forces struck along a ten mile front from Buzancy near Soissons to Seringes north of Fere-en-Tardenois. The advance was substantial and included the elimination of the elbow in the Hine at Oulchure Chateau, per Evening Standard reports.
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London
Buzancy
Soissons
Seringes
Fere-en-Tardenois
Oulchure-Chateau
Evening Standard
Ohio days push for statewide prohibition amendment
Ohio days late today filed their petition with the secretary of state requesting a vote on an amendment to the state constitution providing for statewide prohibition. The action follows a long campaign as organizers seek to place the measure before voters in upcoming elections.
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Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Will Assist Dr Conard At University Hospital
Dr George F Linn of the University hospital at Columbus who has undergone examination for army medical work will act as an assistant to Dr Gor Conard until he is called for service. Dr Linn began his work here Thursday.
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George F. Linn
University Hospital At Columbus
Gor. Conard
Linn
Mrs Amma V Ransom Dies In Colorado crem Funeral Notice
Mrs Amma V Ransom 8 died at the Home for the Aged on Wednesday evening leaving a sister Mrs Arabella McMillen of Colorado Springs Colo and a nephew A O Wyker of Green Valley road The funeral is at 10 oclock Friday morning in the McCormick chapel Rev B T Allen will officiate Burial will follow in Green Valley cemetery
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Amma V. Ransom
Arabella McMillen
Colorado Springs
Colo
A. O. Wyker
Green Valley Road
McCormick Chapel
T. Allen
Green Valley
Train Wreck Injures Many Near Terre Haute
An east Terre Haute rail accident left Train No 21 off the track with a badly smashed coach. All cars derailed and overturned. Ambulances rushed injured to Terre Haute hospital. investigation ongoing by authorities.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Pernsylvania
St. Louis
Terre, Haute
Bonar Law Defends New War Credit to Parliament
In London Aug 1 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer asked for a 700 million pound vote of credit saying the size reflected parliament’s impending adjournment rather than higher war expenses He expected only one more vote before the financial year ends.
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Associated Press
Banuuel London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Steps on Nail Injures Mansfeld Boy at Home
Russell Darling son of Mr and Mrs H M Darling of Mansfeld Avenue sustained a painful foot wound stepping on a rusted nail yesterday afternoon at home. The injury was dressed by a physician.
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Russell Darling
Aig
H. M. Darling
Mansfeld Avenue
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