Allied Offensive Advances Toward Amiens as German Prisoners Soar
British and French forces increase pressure on the Picardy front. More than 14,000 German prisoners are captured as cavalry and tanks push four miles ahead of infantry en route to Amiens Chaulnes La Fere line seven miles of advance along the Amiens Chaulnes La Fere railway. The nearest German line to Amiens now twelve miles from the city.
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Foch's second offensive shifts aim as German front routs
London reports that Foch's second surprise stroke, in the Amiens area, forced a German retreat along a 25 mile front. American troops, partly seasoned, joined the counter offensive at Chateau Thierry and Soissons, alleviating pressure before reserves could be pledged. Paris notes a German division captured on Picardy front. Norwalk post routes add two replacements as August 16 moves mark new assignments.
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Brighter Days Ahead Reported From Front Lines
London reports from August 9 indicate more brilliant days ahead for the ashes with another Reuters dispatch noting optimism for the front. The correspondent cites continued progress and a positive outlook despite ongoing action.
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Americans Hold Fast at Vesle Front
American troops withstand four German assaults to break the Vesle bridgehead at Fismes. General von Boehm sent 400 picked attackers, but American machine guns and artillery repelled the assault, as engineers completed a Vesle bridge despite gas, Krupp guns, and air attacks.
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British Win Big Prisoner Capture on Amiens Front
British Franco Allied forces drive advances on the Amiens front report capturing thousands of prisoners including 150 officers and a major general. Cavalry and light tanks led the assault with German machine gun nests wiped out. Ground gained stretches across a German-held stretch, with some cavalry penetrating up to twelve miles and daily gains averaging seven miles.
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Allies not to forge issue in Russia
Washington reports state the burden of action against the entente in Russia rests with the Bolshevik government. No allied power intends to force any issue in Russia, and President Wilsons August 3 promises will be adhered to. Officials say any aid will support restoring order, not sovereignty violation. If Bolshevik Britain war news proves true, it changes little. allied expeditions in Murman and Archangel operations would proceed, and opposition could hasten Bolshevik control end.
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Bird Breaks Propeller Ends Flight In French Front Crash
Paris Aug Casere Keogh of New Rochelle an aviator attached to a French squadron escaped death when a bird struck and broke the propeller causing his plane to fall 2000 feet on the French front. A French observer Captain was killed. Keogh was uninjured except for a scratch and was treated at Blake hospital in France. The accident occurred on Keogh's second flight since returning from America where he became engaged to Miss Pallen of New Rochelle.
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Aviator's body found. identification tag missing
The body of the American aviator who disappeared July 15 on the Aisne Marne front was found south of Dormans. It had been stripped of clothing and without any identification tag. The cap near the wreckage was the clue to identify him. Weather reports note unsettled showers and cooler conditions across the region with varying temperatures.
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To Fight To End Says Lloyd George Speech at Neath
London reports Premier Lloyd George declared in a Neath Welsh celebration that Britain would fight through to the end with full steam ahead until peace returns. The crowd cheered as he urged resolute action and condemned plots by hostile forces.
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