Fourth phase of Picardy fight opens with gains on Somme fronts
London reports a new blow after two days of preparatory artillery prep. French and British forces breach German trenches along the Somme, capturing positions from Maurepas to Nabrepas and progressing toward Clery. Mawrepas village is reportedly in Allied hands, with German positions isolated by French shelling and close engagements.
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French British Offensive Drives Deep in Somme Sector
Descriptions from Paris midnight reports note heavy German losses and many prisoners as French and British forces press a desperate offensive. Paris says gains south of the Somme were achieved in a decisive dash, pushing trenches back despite counterattacks and heavy enemy fire.
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French storm Somme trenches near Belay En Santerre
Paris reports that French forces stormed German trenches along a three quarter mile front south of the Somme near Belay En Santerre and took a considerable number of prisoners. A Milan dispatch hints at Italy and Germany possibly entering active war. later Paris says French troops captured trench lines north of Maurepas and east of the Mesirepag Clery road, with more German trenches taken south of Belle En Santerre.
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Border corpsman killed. Virginia corporal linked to woman attack
Reowneille Texas August 18 Corporal Janes Clement of the Second Virginia Regiment was shot and killed while a Mexican girl Sofia Valdes was fatally wounded by Corporal Carl Dunches who fled the scene. Dunches was later seized after surrendering at the county fair and charged with assault to murder as officials described the sequence of events and injuries.
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Army Exhibit on Safety First Train Promotes Preparedness
An extensive twelve car Army exhibit linked to the Safety First train tours to promote U S preparedness. The display, in cooperation with Union Pacific and the federal government, includes naval models, a full sized torpedo and communications gear, with live demonstrations and government operator staff along stops.
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Asquith May Be Made to Answer Over Fryatt Murder
London reports Premier Asquith stated the government will not accept postwar diplomatic relations with Germany without reparations for Captain Fryatt's murder. He said allies demand conditions in peace terms to secure justice and reparation. A question about Emperor William II’s intent yielded no answer.
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Appointment of generals reshapes northern front
Patentrad reports General Nicholas V. Bury named commander in chief of the northern armies of Tecatla while General Russky leads the northern Tsessian army. Bury credited with key operations including the capture of Lemberg and the Boar in Russia before ill health led to his retirement in May 1916.
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General Ruzsky Commands Safety Firat Train Arrives August 16
The Safety Firat train visit is announced for August 16 in Ogden. Terminal officials say the train will be staged on the feet track wear of the board fenes and visitors may view exhibits through the passenger station. Public viewing runs from 1 pm to 9 pm with staff assisting inspections and ticketing.
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Partial justification found in miner strike report
A report to Governor Burngulat by State Fiber Commissioner Houck finds the Mesaba strike partially justified. Investigators say bribe charges and exploitation, if substantiated, would support the strike. main complaints center on unsatisfactory work systems and alleged eight hour day violations.
Hooray for bunion relief promise and rapid comfort
A dated ad claims instant relief for bunions with Eagloa Comfort. It promises you can wear regular shoes and reduce inflammation without discomfort. The copy touts thousands of women aided last year and offers two platens plus framed pricing as a trial.
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Auto plunges into river at Idaho Falls incident
An automobile from Pocatello attempted a sudden gear change near Helse Springs, tipping over the river edge and plunging into the water. The car sank about ten feet downstream as the driver, who remained aboard briefly, lost control. Three passengers and two women escaped before the vehicle went down.
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Liquor Destroyed After Raids Near City Courthouse
In Tocatello Idaho law officials report a large alcohol purge at a flourishing brewery and distillery area. Following multiple bootlegging raids, a secret chamber near the sheriff’s domain was found packed with barrels and cases of whisky. The authorities moved to drain the premises into a covered area by the north end of the grounds.
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Defective Picture Sparks Debate on Moral Imagery
The superintendent of Snunelay recalls a controversial image in Harpers Magazine describing a scene with warned characters and background figures. He notes the disturbing alignment of figures and questions whether any child observer should confront such content in a study of the fesanat well.
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Indian escape routes or stiff new empire safeguards
A fragmented clipping discusses British watching over Indian subjects seeking to travel to Palestine, framed as not discouraging but guarding against wartime sympathies with enemies. It notes authorities justify new arrangements as safeguards rather than punitive and mentions American and neutral missionaries. It also includes an unrelated spoof about Kitty Jack.
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TWO NAVAL FIGHTS OF HOLLAND
Two encounters between Dutch and German forces were reported from Flushing and Amsterdam via London. A later dispatch from Kemmerer Wyoming notes Pick Fearn hospitalized with a badly mated arm and Charles Hates with a severe flesh wound after a shotgun accident while two men rode to hunt wage chickens.
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Philippines Bill Earns Senate Approval Amid Debate
Wapnington Aug 16 The Philippine bill emerges from conference with the Clark amendment upholding independence within four stars but allowing a freedom metric if Filipinos prove stable government. Senate approves by 31 to 22. Drexel Case Injunction Sought In Philadelphia Court Anthony Drexel and wife face fresh legal motions over control of Sayonara yacht and Spanish funds. court grants temporary receiver for funds and enables further asset restraint.
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Two new submarines depart for America from Holland
A Central News dispatch from The Hague reports two German submarines of varying sizes will depart for America. The submarines have reportedly made a cruise off Poland. The Aug. 16, 5:15 pm bulletin notes the departure.
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Wilson Mets Progressives
Washington August 15 President Jaan met with the Democratic campaign committee and its associate committee of Progressive Inter.
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Marguerite Shaughnessy Engaged to Edwin Gan in Mil waukee
Lord and Lady Shaughnessy announce the engagement of their daughter Marguerite to Edwin Gan of Sin vana Cubs and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Gan earned his title and fortune through developing a great railway system in Canada.
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Edwinl Ganborn
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