Thousands of Prisoners Captured by Allies Front News
Allied forces press from Ypres to Rheims capturing thousands of prisoners. Americans report eighty four hundred prisoners and many guns, with intense fighting in Fismes. French and British gains steady as Germans retreat east of Amiens and along the Veule. An official report notes German resistance along the Veule river.
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Allied Forces Press German Resistance Along Vesle River
German resistance stiffened along the Aiane and Vesle rivers in France as Allied patrols crossed these waterways. Near Muizon on the Vesle’s south bank the German defense grew stubborn, with severe fighting around Vautes Farm beside the woods before being driven back.
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Associated Press
Aiane-Veste
U S Steamer Sunk by Sub Off Virginia Coast
Associated Press reports a U S steamer the O B Jennings was sunk by a submarine about one hundred miles off the Virginia coast. A naval veteran rescued thirty survivors and the captain with thirteen crew members are missing. Chief of Staff March notes low casualty rates, with only four percent discharged for disability.
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May Extend Ages of Draft
A proposed amendment to extend the Selective Service Act to all men aged eighteen to forty five has been introduced in both houses and referred to military committees. Congress plans to discuss it this month. A national registration of youths turning twenty one in coming weeks would supply the two hundred thousand men needed for September call up. Provost Marshal General Crowder supported September registration for the new age group in a statement submitted by Senator Chamberlain. The War Finance Corporation said it will approve loans and ease balances for farmers and merchants during harvest and marketing, with loans for four months at six percent interest.
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War Finance Corporation
Germans Praise American Fighters After Battle
Amsterdam Berlin correspondent says the Americans in battle have shown themselves to be thoroughly good fighters. The remark notes the achievement and success of allied troops in combat.
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Materdam
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Siberia factions unite to free six cities from Bolsheviks
The Russian embassy announced the consolidation of anti Bolshevik forces in Siberia and the liberation of six more Siberian cities through Caecho Slovaks and Siberian government forces. Mrs J E Wallace sustained a bad finger in a Sunday automobile accident. initial belief of a break gave way to bone injury concerns.
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Washington
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Siberian
Caecho-Slovaks
J. E. Wallace
Heard Family Visit Ends After Roswell Trip
Mr and Mrs Heard and Miss Mona Heard with Frank Miser and Miss Catherine Finley traveled from Roswell to stay through Saturday night They were supper guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Beals last night.
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Miss Mona
Frank Miser
Roswell
Catherine Finley
J. J. Beals
Military Casualties Listed From Treva Washington
The August casualty roll from Merine corps reports 447 deaths and injuries. Names include Verdie J. Mefteynolds Claude N Reynolds Maestas Cimarron No M died of disease John Gattl Allison No M. among those listed as killed in action or died of disease.
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Claude
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Reynolds Maestas
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Allison
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