German forces retreat as allies press after Soissons
Reuter reports from French headquarters that after the fall of Soissons German troops withdraw to the east bank of the Ancre in the Albert region. The advance continues with Allied units pushing toward Contress wood and along the Soissons Chateau Thierry road, with bitter fighting noted at Plessier Wood.
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Ancre
Albert
Kandalaska
Russian
Lapland
Associated Press
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Yeale
Aisne
French Advance Shifts Front Near Solesons and Rheims
Reported British dispatch describes French maneuvers across the Solesons front toward the Ardre valley and Veale areas, with momentum east of Rheims. German lines along the Ancre are weakening as fires engulf Ismes and surrounding districts, while withdrawals accelerate and large prisoner captures seem unlikely.
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Wilson to Visit Pacific Coast in Loan Drive
President Wilson is expected to take part in the fourth Liberty Loan drive along the Pacific Coast. The drive runs from September 28 to October 19 and is described as a larger effort than previous drives. Plans for the president’s participation have been in development, signaling strong support and heightened campaign activity.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Aug
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Thirty eight schools notified in new student army plan
Washington reports that thirty eight educational institutions were notified they had been designated to receive units of the new student army training program. Officers will be assigned to the schools and equipment including lifes, uniforms and other gear will soon be shipped. The list includes Drake University Des Moines University of the Pacific and University of Portland among others.
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Washington
Adjutant-Pancras
Students Army
Lrain
French Cavalry Reach Vesle and Outflank On Aisne
Paris reports French advanced to the Vesle River and cross its bridges destroyed as they press east of Soissons toward Rheims. Allied forces move along the Aisne front with French cavalry and American units pursuing German retreat toward the Vesle and northward, aiming to protect Rheims and pressure the enemy.
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Aisne
Paris
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Rheims
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Petit Journal
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Vesle-river
Solosong
Rasnay
Verte
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Fismes
Ritelms
Serry-et-Prin
Asie
Branne
Brana
Victories Linked In Paris Front After July Counteroffensive
Reports from Paris describe Friday's Allied advance as part of a continuing counteroffensive started July 18. Soissons fell, shifting the battle’s center to Crise valley and the Aisne front as Germans retreat and Allied forces push toward high ground and key villages.
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Och
Aisne
Cosmy
Fismes
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Tarde
Soissons
Hiven
Vesie
Sir
Chamin Des Dames
German government paid agents in United States before war
Alfred L Becker deputy attorney general testified that the German government spent hundreds of thousands of dollars through agents in the United States before entry into World War I to obtain information on American munitions and crops. Evidence shows payments routed via Dr Edward A Ramely, who was indicted for perjury over the alleged German purchase of the New York Evening Mail.
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New York
Aus
United States
Alfred L. Becker
Becker
Edward A. Ramely
New York Evening Mail
Trumely
Teeker
Anarchist Plot to Blow Up Ships Foiled at Atlantic Port
Aug 3 authorities believed they foiled an anarchist plot to destroy an American troop transport by arresting Frederick Rouchat. He was reportedly caught climbing a rope ladder to reach the steamship, a former German minor, selected by lot to blow up the vessel.
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Atlantic
Frederick Rouchat
Lot
America Plans Great Ships for War Effort
Washington reports America aims to match famed shipbuilding progress with the 12,000 deadweight cargo steamer Invincible to be launched at Alameda California, twenty four days after keel laying. Four shipyards Hog Island Bristol Newark Wilmington churn production amid strong industry spirit.
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America
Invincible
Alameda
Cal
Hog’ Island
Bristol
Newark
Wilmington
Shinkard
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