Front lines hold as allies prepare new drive near Rheims
Allied positions along the Rheims area stabilize while French and American reconnoiter across the Veale. Crown Prince Ruprecht pulls back as British gains along the Lys salient threaten. U.S. troops among Archangel arrivals support the northern push, with Foch awaiting stronger forces before renewed actions. Germans renew long range bombardment of Paris.
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Associated Press
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Ruppecht
Bavaria
Labeuse Canal
Lys
Veale
Associated Prensa
Paris
Vesle
Ayre
Mont Didier
Army and Marine Casualties in the Marne Reported
Total U S casualties rise to 12138 with new tallies arriving, including Fernando Acedo of Colomonville Arizona. The toll marks the ongoing cost since Allied landings in France with the broader Allied casualties stated at 16400. A lone fligeting numbered 498 is noted among the reports.
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Preas
Washington
Marne
France
Fernando Acedo
Colomonville
Arizona
Broader Exemption Planned For War Industry
Provost Marshal Crowder told the Senate military committee that the new manpower bill will include broader exemptions to avoid large withdrawals of men over thirty two from war industry. The aim is to permit more liberal interpretation of the law for those in essential but non industrial roles.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Crowder
Senate Military Committee
Carlsbad Light & Power Co
Tor
Heat Wave Deaths Strain New York Tenements
Four deaths and numerous prostrations mark a continuing heat wave in New York City. Thousands seek relief in parks as two people sleeping on fire escapes fall to their deaths, authorities report.
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New York City
Associated Arena
New York
Speaker Clark Renominated in Democratic Primary
Speaker Clark was renominated to run for the thirteenth time in the Democratic primary in Montgomery Missouri on August 6. He faced AO opposition.
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Clark
Associated Preas
Montgomery Mo
Akter Clark
Rene
AO Opporitin
British Schooner Sunk Off Canadian Atlantic Port
A British schooner named Gladys J. Holland was sunk by a German submarine near a Canadian Atlantic port in August. The crew were landed in Nova Scotia and reported safe.
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Atlantic
Gladys J. Holland
Nova Scotia
Zeppelin Brought Down in British Air Raid
London August 6 The Associated Press reports a Zeppelin was brought down during a German air raid on England. Another airship was damaged but likely reached home. British fighters met the raiders at sea, one went aflame, another was damaged, and a third fled. No bombs dropped are confirmed.
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London
England
Miers
German Army Reorganization Reported by Allied Lines
August 6 dispatch notes Mere Boys used to reconstitute German divisions in France and Germany. Crown Prince directs reconstruction as trucks of 1919 recruits arrive. General Mangin asserts some German divisions have dwindled to fewer than fifty men.
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Associated Press
France
Mangin
Official Investigate Wireless Plant
Officials probe a wireless plant tied to German activity across the United States, with sites near the Mexico border and lower California under scrutiny. The August 6 report notes government officials expanding the inquiry to determine any security links.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
California
Luz Blanca Survivors Reach Canadian Port After U-Boat Attack
Two boats with survivors from the tanker Luz Blanca arrived at a Canadian Atlantic port after the vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine yesterday. The ship reportedly fought the submarine for three hours before being disabled.
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Associated Press
Canadian Atlantic Port
Aux
Luz Blanca
Reading II Arrives to Confer with British War Cabinet
Ian Reading, British ambassador to the United States, arrived in London to confer with the British war cabinet. The visit occurs as Karl Reading II travels between London and New York on August 6.
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Karl Reading II
London
Associated Press
New York
Heat Kills Four in Chicago and Provokes Heatwave Notes
Heat deaths rise in Chicago with four fatalities and many prop trations reported. Robert Toffelmire is traced to be alive in France, sending letters to his wife Mrs. Toffelmire who received two notes saying he has never felt better. Joe Kimbrough and wife and H Gege and wife of Hope were seen at the Crawford last sight.
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Chicago
Robert Toffelmire
France
Joe Kimbrough
H. Gege
Hope
Crawford Last Sight
German Admiral May Resign Indicated by Press
The August 6 AP dispatch from Switzerland reports German press claiming Admiral Von Capelle, minister of marine, plans to resign soon.
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Associated Press
Ich
Switzerland
Admiral von Capelle
Heat Wave Prostrations Reported in St. Louis
A heat wave in St Louis results in numerous prostrations as residents cope with extreme temperatures. Officials advise staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
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