Tremendous Assaults Fail to Shake British Front
On the Flanders battle front German attacks in Hedebeke Westhoek and Hollebeke failed to dislodge the British from newly won ground. In France Germans attacked Boville Avecourt wood and Alsace. French guns held firm. Kerensky leads Russia in a cabinet agreement. China moves toward war with Germany. Russia prepares to meet Austro German forces on the Dniester Pruth corridor with continued resistance near Czernowitz and Bukowina.
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Flanders
Kerensky
Russia
London
Hedebeke
Westhock
Hollebeke
Boville
Avecourt Wood
Alsace
Paris
Berlin
Dniester
Pruth
Czernowitz
Sereth
Bukowina
Radautz
Moldava
Bystritza
Heavy fighting near Hollebeke in France and Telgim
British artillery repels German counter attack near Hollebeke southeast of Ypres. Germans press in foggy dawn attack, but British guns and machine gun fire drive them back before trenches are reached. Prisoners describe deadly day at St Julien with British barrage destroying wire, concrete emplacements, and ammo dumps. counter battery work foils German artillery.
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France
Telgim
Associated Press
Hollepeke
Ypres
Hollebrke
Canal
Teutons
Ute
Hollebeke
Beit Jah
Flanders
St. Julien
Trinah
Dupouts
Germany Suffers Severe Loss From Vienna... Catastrophe
Reports from the German front via Amsterdam describe a Vienna factory explosion as one of the worst wartime disasters in Germany since the war began. About 300 people were killed or injured and massive damage occurred. Henningsdorf is sealed off by police and troops.
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London
Amster+dam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Vienningsdart
Germany
Henningsdorf
French Defend French Front as German Attacks Fail
Report from Paris says German attacks last night on French positions near Nolay farm south of Deville and at Arocourt wood in Alsace were crushed by French artillery. Front elsewhere remained quiet with intermittent artillery activity toward Lantovere farm and Cragngo sector.
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Parie
Nolay Farm
Deville
Arocourt Wood
Alsace
Belgium
Paris
Aus
War Office
Delxium
Gatvatrola
Lantovere Farm
Cragngo
Military dispatch reports heavy artillery fire and raids
In the Monts region Tetelas communications note tense artillery activity with enemy bombardments on advanced posts and communications. The day was quiet otherwise as destructive fire hit enemy ranks. On the Serbian front near the Ochrids and Preala lakes, cannonading continued while infantry did not assault. British airmen bombarded enemy camps at Denslostissar.
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Champagne
Monts
Tetelas
Ochrids
Preala
Denslostissar
Zimmermann 5 to be deposed in German cabinet reshuffle
Berlin reports Dr. Richard von Kuehman named secretary for foreign affairs succeeding Dr. Zimmermann as five ministers of state and four secretaries of state resign portfolios. Amsterdam dispatch notes von Kuehlmann opposed ruthless submarine warfare and aims to ease Britain-Germany tensions postwar.
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Berlin
Richard von Kuehman
Turkey
Zimmermann
Zimamer-mann
Ard
Lentze
Joe Lacbell
Ree
Beeeler
von Trott Zu
Alfred Zimmermann
Adolph von Batock
Nichter
Imperial Home Office
Karl Seliterich
Boperial
Mlo Ietry
Amsterdam
Eketeh
Mehard von Kuehlmann
Nieuwe
Von
von Kuehlmann
Bleuwe Courant
England
Plan to Combat Selective Draft
San Francisco August 6 John McNab former U S district attorney and chapman of an exemption board in San Francisco released a letter urging federal action against alleged plans to hinder the draft He cited affidavits supporting exemption claims saying the documents were in bad form and that the board forwarded them to the district attorney for possible grand jury indictment for conspiracy to violate the draft laws The letter condemns such statements as aiding treason and disloyalty and notes papers were sent to the federal prosecutors after review
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San Francisco
John McNab
Chapman
John W. Preston
United States
McNab
Federal Grand Jury
German Forces Meet Defeat on Flanders Front
German forces again attacked the Tirttah Hoes near Hollebeke on the Kielgian front but were repulsed, according to today’s official report. Another German assault failed to gain ground at Wentboek, with positions still contested.
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London
Fantalebt
Hollebeke
Wentboek
Chileans Seek Custody In Murder Trial Flurry At Mineola
In Mineola New York Aug 6 attorneys for Mrs Blanca Frasuria de Saulies seek a physician examination to show confinement would harm her health amid her murder case against former husband John Langer De Saulles. Relatives in Valparaiso plan to pursue permanent custody of their four and a half year old son. The defense hints the revolver was for protection and may argue lack of premeditation as the child’s welfare drives the case. In Hesperer Michigan miners suspend goxible range strike, returning to work Monday at prior pay and hours.
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Mineola
N.Y
Blanca Frrasuria
de Saulies
John
Jas Fort
Wearedao
de Baylies
An herLrounsel
T. A. Uterhardt
de Sautles
Jber
Chile
Piaid
Manca Erraguris de Baulles
John Langer de Saulles
Valparaieo
John Tourer de Saulles
Ne Baulles
Ser Eon
Alu
Henry A. Utertantt
de Baulles
de Saulles
Maunier
Hessemer
Mich
Caramitice
Goxeble Range
Travelers Attention War time paper distribution appeal
Notice urges readers to give papers or magazines to soldiers guarding bridges viaducts and tunnels, due to wartime conditions and guards having limited access to reading material. It asks travelers to pass along their papers to military personnel when finished.
Food bill fate in Senate as bill readied for signature
Washington reports heated debate on the administration food bill with Senator Reed attacking Hoover and critics pushing for a swift conference report. Administration leaders aim to pass the measure by Wednesday and sign by week’s end, amid claims of new grain market appointments and fears of altered exports.
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Washington
Reed
Wilson
Reed Beeen
Herbert Hoover
Hover
Food Administration
Bern
Hoover
Galveston
New Orleans
New York
Read
Gare
Heed
Ascalie Hoover
Chamberlain
Need
Cenatere
Johnson
Senate
Tim
Eed
Noover
Mreed
Imentifielgvor
United Btaremlogly Roough
Steel Trust
MUST OPEN WIDE WAR FUND FOR FRANCE IN VIEW
Paris reports a prominent review argues France must recognize obligations to the allies and open its purse wide to supply all we can, or risk breaking the war. It contrasts U S duties with France and notes Britain’s role, urging readiness to cut internal expenses and seek allies' full support.
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Paris
Journal
Des
France
United
Murat
Edinandalald
British Attacks Fail on Belgian Front
An official German general staff report says British attacks yesterday against German positions between the Ypres Menin road and the Riverle on the Belgian front were repulsed. The statements detail renewed efforts and German defenses holding.
U Boat Sighted Near New York Harbor Gate Closed
A wartime report claimed four U boats were sighted near Transatlantic lanes by New York, prompting the harbor to close its gate at 1 am. The gate reopened at 6 am after assessment and precautions.
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New York
War Department
Spain
German Patents Commandeered in Wartime Action
Washington August report states a committee will refer action on bills to commandeer patents for Salvorean manufacture and for combatting infectious disease. The committee believes the pending trading with the enemy bill could affect the situation, or will with amendment.
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Washington
Aug
Renate
Tay
Red Cross Takes Over Auxiliary
Washington Aug 6 The national surgical dressings committee, a 25 000 member wartime unit, will become an auxiliary of the American Red Cross. It will continue its work in preparing and forwarding dressings for hospitals abroad and retain its officers. The centralization move follows the Red Cross merger with the Medical Reserve and the drive to unite war relief efforts under Red Cross channels. Robert S Lavette, named by President Wilson to the War Industries Board, has resigned as Red Cross cooperation committee chairman.
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Washington
Na| Uns
Aalth
United States
France
Europe
Aret Rollet
Med Crowe
Red Cros
Rober 5
Lavette
Union Pacific
Wilson
War Industries Board
Red Cross
C. A. CoMn
General Fleciri
Oklahoma Draft Resisters to Be Tried for Treason
Oklahoma district attorney announced that men arrested for resisting the draft in the Oklahoma uprising will be tried for treason. The government intends to seek the death penalty. McGinnis went to the scene to gather evidence.
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Oklahoma
Mubkogef
Oba
W. T. McGinnis
Okahoma
Metrict Atorney McGinnishan
Evi
Draft Uprising in Oklahoma Fails to Halt Draft Resistance
Oklahoma City dispatch reports the second week of a draft uprising as hundreds of armed resisters confront authorities across central Oklahoma. Lawmen, aided by Seminole Indians, push two main bands toward surrender in Geminole and Hughes counties. Death toll rises to three plus, with many rioters arrested and more at large. farmers begin to return to crops as authorities tighten security hoping the rebellion nears its end.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Puerilla
Oklahome
Geminole
Hughes
Hughes County
Iberty
Ibres
Covernmement Miles
Ware
Three Years of War Reviewed
Amsterdam reports a review of three years of war as Deputy Lorloghotes cites Vorwaerts challenging the German leadership. He argues that even with allied aid the conflict has not yielded peace or progress, blaming global political and economic conditions for prolonging the war. The piece links German labor and sacrifice to a broader, strained war effort.
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Amsterdam
Lorloghotes
Vorwaerts
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