Germans and Allies Clash Across Balkan Fronts
Berlin reports German and Bulgarian forces advancing south in Greece after recapturing ground from Serbians. Italian troops are to join the Balkans campaign as activity heats along the Macedonian front. Russians claim gains in the Carpathians and near Pinsk. French and British dispatches note ongoing operations and repulsed attacks, with Bulgarian premier Radovoff defending the central powers' resilience.
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Germans Launch Vicious Attack Near Verdun
Paria Aug 21 reports a violent German assault on Fleury near Verdun last night using heavy forces but failing to break through. North of the Somme another attack followed the earlier material gains as our troops again held ground and captured a field gun in the woods.
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Flanking Move Has No Effect in Macedonian Campaign
A German and Bulgarian attempt to flank the Entente fronts in Macedonia to hinder General Barrall’s plan will fail to affect the campaign’s execution. The Fourth Greek army corps is mentioned in relation to the action.
Balkan fronts shift as Bulgarians advance in Macedonia
Reported moves show Bulgarians occupying Hermanit and crossing the Nestag river toward Kavala while Seres Lavala and Dratia fall back before the Rulestians in eastern Macedonia. Allied forces view the actions as secondary yet hopeful for the overall plan. In Molen the Mul farlane loss stood at 490 killed 600 wounded and 43 prisoners per a dispatched despatch.
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Bulgars Move Toward Kavala in Greek Front
Bulgarian forces push their outposts to seven miles from Kavala as Greek government orders three divisions to withdraw from Hratia and Serres. Allied authorities note Bulgarians face limited resistance as Serbian consolidation lags in Florina Corrisa sectors. Air raids kill Greeks near Kilkich and Vanninen while French and British ministers press Greece on civil order amid attacks.
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Italians Arrive at Saloniki as War Worries Rise
Dispatches report Italian troops land and march through Saloniki to the camp on Aug 21. Allies' forces, including French, Serbian, and possibly Turkish units, are noted in the Balkans as speculation grows about Italy's entry into the war and a broader conflict with Germany.
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Explosion at British Munitions Plant in Yorkshire
London reports a serious munitions factory explosion in Yorkshire this afternoon. Official statement warns of possible heavy casualties and conveys that nearby towns have been evacuated while full details are pending and another update will follow.
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Demand for Eight Hour Day Plan Pressured by Wilson
President Wilson urged railroad executives to accept an eight hour day and arbitration later as they began nine planned meetings to frame a reply to the threat of a railroad strike. He argued railroads are vital to military preparedness and national industrial output, warning a shutdown would devastate the economy. Holden, spokesman for the executives, said no change in position yet and that talks would become formal.
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British Make Important Gains In France
British forces press gains on the second day of action in France near Hind Wood and Poderes, with advances up to 500 yards toward a trench blocking their route. Counterattacks by German troops intensified as the British continued through strategic terrain after a night of heavy fighting.
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Enormous Russian Losses Reported From Galicia Front
Aug. 21 Terlin by wireless to Gaggie-Figures show enormous losses for Tsarist guardsmen in fighting around Stanla-Jou Galicia. The Overnight News Agency cites relia ble reports from Russia via Stockholm claiming many regiments retired from front. Regiments named include Semenor Ruarda Moscow guard Passor renment and Finland empte regiments with hundreds to thousands of officers and men.
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Ambassador Sharp Arrives From Paris in New York
American ambassador to France William Graves Sharp and his daughter Margaret Sharp arrived today from Har deaur aboard the French liner. Also aboard was Nantot, a member of the American Ambulance Corps, decorated by France for carrying wounded from the front to the rear on the western battle line.
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Plague Causes More Deaths in New York Boroughs
New York, Aug 24 The infantile paralysis epidemic shifted from Brooklyn to Manhattan and there were more deaths and new cases in the latter borough than since the disease began. In the 24 hours ending 10 p.m. the plague killed 33 children and reported 12 new cases. Manhattan reported 17 deaths and 32 new cases. In Boston, officials said the spread has been checked temporarily with only 18 cases in 43 hours, while preventive regulations from a Washington conference were being considered.
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Revenue bill before Senate sparks partisan clash
Weakinston, Aur reports a revenue bill taken up for consideration amid broad opposition. Republicans aim to target the measure as political attack while Democrats resist features such as a tax on wine and taxes on munitions manufacturers. Senator Underwood plans to propose a tariff commission and increased tariff on products, arguing the moves are undemocratic. The plan estimates $203,060,009 annual revenue from corporations, liquor, inheritance, and related taxes.
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Hughes Party At San Diego
Charles I Aughen Republican nominee for president and party arrived in San Diego early and stayed ten hours. A reception committee escorted Hughes through Ban Dirgane to nearby points of interest before returning to his private car. President Davidson of the Panama Pacific California International exposition greeted them and led a large parade to the exposition grounds for inspections before Ephesia’s dress and the 3:20 departure to Los Angeles.
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Retail Credit Men Meet in Omaha
Omaha Nebraska August 21 The National Retail Credits Men session opened a three day meeting with about 20 delegates. J Woodlock of St Louis and E A Hanwell of Leavenworth served as officials with R H Poindexter of Nashville treasurer. The main topic is the proposed clearing house for retail credit information. Debate centers on centralized versus regional locations.
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Aged Man Killed on First Auto Ride in Baton
Baton, Va Aug 2 A. We Garnet of Draperarilla state old bef ore he tentnted ty take & ide: fu an automobile and today he ix read, Yes terday afternoon the car in which he took his fires rid a panpel over sitty foot embankment, tamed over tre tinea before it struck and lies amrp and Injured four others as ,clodiong bly wife.
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