Germans Ousted From Fleury Trenches In French Offensive
Paris reports say French forces seized three hundred yards of German trenches at the intersection of the Viauz and Mleury roads after desperate fighting. German positions were penetrated along the front to a depth of one hundred yards, threatening remaining trenches as the French bring up extra guns toward the Vauxleary line. Attempts by the Wins to debouch were halted by artillery and fire, forcing enemy to retire.
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Germany vows to continue barbarous air raids
Berlin reports the government will escalate air attacks on the British Isles to punish England for the Baralong incident. Officials claim British actions against German sailors were heinous and justify retaliation. The statement asserts the events are authenticated and lack mercy.
Germans Inaugurate Desperate Offensive On Meuse Front
International News Service reports from the field that German forces launched a desperate offensive since morning, driving furiously at French lines along the Meuse and Somme fronts and in Verdun. French defenses hold despite heavy assaults as German attacks continue with high casualties. Government approves bombing reprisals against civilians.
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Freight Trains Crash in Pennsylvania Kills Three
A head on collision between two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains near Pittsburg Australia left three dead and three seriously injured with four more minor injuries.
British Regain Key Trenches Near Pozieres Front
British forces retake nearly all trenches along the Pozieres front northwest of the village amid intense fighting. Reports say German counterattacks were repulsed as Britons push toward the Courcelette Miramont road and near Selme, with French units advancing toward Clery and Peronne. News from Berlin notes a foothold was reestablished by British troops along the Pozieres front.
Wilson in Doubt Over Outcome of Railroad Negotiations
Washington reports indicate President Wilson remains unsure whether a settlement with railroad managers and its workers is possible. He says talks with both sides have produced no final proposition, while a formal offer may be reviewed by Brotherhood reps this afternoon.
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Paralysis Cases Rise Sudden Increase Strikes Health Officials
International News Service reports a sharp jump in new paralysis cases over the last 24 hours, with 143 deaths total today and 95 yesterday, doctors unable to explain the surge, as officials note the disease spreads in unknown patterns.
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British Torpedo Boat Lasso Sunk by Mine Off Dutch Coast
The admiralty reports the torpedo boat Lasso was sunk after striking a mine off the Dutch coast last Sunday. In a separate incident the Malian liner Teti was attacked and sunk by a submarine near the port, with seventeen crew members missing.
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Earthquake Shakes Winnemucca Nevada
A severe tremor struck Winnemucca this morning causing widespread panic though no injuries or major damage were reported. Berlin reports Bremen safe after German government says submarine liner’s location is known.
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Italians Advance Near Gorizia Amid Fierce Austrian Defense
Italian forces push toward Gorizia with heavy fighting along the eastern front near Trieste. Prisoners report Greek and Austrian counterattacks as Italians target Tolmino and Govitz in an ongoing campaign for Trieste and surrounding areas. Dispatches from Geneva note fierce combat and fires as Buchens reportedly retreat from Govitz efforts.
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Bulgars Seek Separate Peace Amid Swiss Talks
A telegram from Herne reports Bulgarian and Turkish diplomats reached Switzerland ostensibly for a lakeside visit but aim to sound out terms for Bulgaria’s separate peace. The dispatch says they deny any other purpose while seeking release from alliance with the Teutons and entente diplomacy.
Submarine Sinks Spanish Steamer Passaria
Drip Aug 15 The sinking of the 3000 ton Spanish steamer Passaria by an Austrian submarine has spurred a government protest and a demand for indemnity. Notice urges readers to send literature and political cards to outlying districts while mail bonuses run as The Nuggets rush orders.
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