British Cruisers Notingham Falmouth Submerged in North Sea
London reports two British cruisers Nottingham and Falmouth submarined in the North Sea after engaging German diver boats. The admiralty statement says one German craft was sunk by gunfire and a second rammed, while denying a German claim that another British torpedo boat was sunk and a battleship damaged. No trace of the German fleet was found.
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Claims enemy repulsed on all fronts in latest report
Berlin official staff statement says British French and Russian attacks failed at every point yesterday. British attempts along the Somme sector were checked. On Jakobstad fronts Russian drives were halted. Galician lines saw Teutons drive back and Spani heights relinquished by General Pilants forces.
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Bomb defendants plead not guilty in murder case
Five defendants indicted on a murder charge for alleged complicity in the preparedness day bomb explosion entered pleas of not guilty in court today. They declared they were not sure of conclusions. Pacific News Service reports from San Francisco with the Aug 19 filing.
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Wilson presses railroad issue with heads meeting today
Washington August 21 White House says President Wilson will join railroad presidents at 2:30 this afternoon to push settlement. Railroad leaders, wary of a crisis, agree that diversion is better than a strike and await the outcome with tense interest amid Wall Street backing.
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Germans Make Terrific Drive to Regain Fleury
International News Service reports German forces launch a strong assault to retake Fleury from French trenches. French defenders resist with rifle and machine gun fire as contingents clash near the village, with prisoners taken and no ground gained. Weather and notices follow, including upcoming services and printing notices.
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British claim gains on Balkan front reported
London reports allied forces on the Bulgarian Serbian front advancing over two thousand yards along a five thousand yard front. French troops seize Dorozeli as Bulgarians suffer losses under heavy artillery fire. The offensive is described as large scale with ongoing fighting and forward movement.
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Senate 10 Considers Immigration Bill
Washington Aug 21 by a 27 to 26 vote the senate agreed to take up the immigration bill for immediate consideration. The measure would admit entrants only after passing a literacy test sparking anticipated debate as opposition to the test grows.
British Drive Forward on Somme Front Photos
British reports say a wedge into German lines near Bapaume did not advance during the heavy fighting north of the Somme. Germans retreated along Thiepval and lost ground at Martinpuich while British gains continued on the High Wood front and French thrusts in the local sector. Heavy German counterattacks overnight were repulsed and artillery bombardments persisted along the front.
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