Stiff German retreat threats. French push on Vesle front
The German retreat across the Vesle river threatens renewed resistance as the allies press along the Vesle Aisne line. French detachments report across the Vesle meeting stiff opposition while pursuing toward Soissons and the Aisne valley. Northwest of Rheims, La Neuvi villette area gains. Picardy front gains also noted.
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Germans retreat ends threat to Paris on Vesle front
Reports from the Aisne Vesle front describe a German retreat beyond the Vesle with failed drives toward Paris. Allied forces including American troops recovered supplies left by retreating units as officers and staff fled, leaving maps and personal items behind. The scene at several headquarters showed rapid evacuation and disarray. The doughboys pressed forward, sharing humorous boasts about their growth in numbers and enjoying meals amid shell debris.
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New Haven Road Mechanics Begin August Shorter Day
New Haven, Aug. 5. Locomotive repair mechanics in New Haven road shops will work a nine hour day with Saturday afternoons off this August reducing weekly hours from 60 to 50. The change aims to ease the heated period while overtime has kept up work. Car department workers retain full hours due to heavy demand for freight car repairs.
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Weather report for New Haven area and Connecticut
Unsettled tonight and Tuesday with thunder showers this afternoon in Connecticut. Humid and warm with moderate south winds. Disturbances over Nebraska and Ontario drive unsettled showers in western and northern districts. Readings show 66 to 110 degrees in various locations. New Haven 66 cloudy, Hartford 66 cloudy, New York 72 cloudy.
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New England Draftees Mostly Disqualified at Devens
Camp officers report 1,896 of the latest drafted group arriving in New England were disqualified for physical reasons while 12,974 were accepted. The cohort came from all states except Rhode Island. Of those accepted, 99.57 percent took out war insurance policies. In other items, Trotzky and Lenine fears prompt guards in Moscow and a Torrington boy, Jules Richard, nine, is killed by an automobile while playing.
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German Press Silent On Soissons Fall
Amsterdam dispatch reports that the German press has not yet published word of the fall of Soissons, leaving the event unacknowledged in German-controlled outlets despite Allied advances and wartime reporting constraints.
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Canada Says 480000 Troops Sent Overseas
Seattle reports Canadian press censor Col Ernest J Chambers states Canada with a population near eight million has sent 480000 troops overseas to French and Belgian fronts He notes the war cost but the spirit remains unshaken and credits comradeship for repaying the cost Vancouver reports Australia has sent 321000 men and will continue until victory with fully equipped troops and a flying squadron en route
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417 Casualties in Two Reports
Washington reports 417 expeditionary casualties with 203 killed in action 37 died of wounds 9 from disease 1 from aeroplane accident 6 from accidents and other causes 48 wounded severely 100 wounded degree undetermined and 3 missing in action. Officers listed by status with names and hometowns. Marines attached casualties number ten nine killed in action one died of wounds. New England list includes corporals and privates with full names and addresses from Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and New Hampshire towns.
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