Allied push turns tide as German gains collapse in 1918 clashes
Washington reports Pershing's communique on August 3 1918 noting four German planes shot down. Allied and French forces fight hard along the Vesle Aisne and Marne fronts with heavy artillery and river crossings. German losses reach 350000 with 1.5 million shells recovered as Allied pursuit closes on Reims and Vesle fronts. President Poincare visits Gouraud and Berthelot praising troops as the German salient north of the Marne is erased.
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Wesle
Pershing
Munday
War Department
France
Aisne
Veste
Muizon
Vautes
Reims
Fismes
Sermots
St. Thierry
Paris
Vesse
Havas
Bazoches
Jonchery
Vesle
Champigny
Saisaons
Marne
Dravegny
Hospital Ship Warilda Torpedoed Killing Many Aboard
London reports 103 patients killed when the German submarine sinks the hospital ship Warilda returning from France. About 400 aboard. 100 wounded landed at a British port. two American officers Captain J T Beatty and Lieutenant HM T Hubert saved. one American private missing.
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London
France
Toth
J. T. Beatty
HM. T. Hubert
Red Cross
U. S. Steamer O. B. Jennings Torpedoed Off Virginia
The American tank steamship O. B. Jennings was sunk by a German submarine off the Virginia coast Sunday. Thirty survivors have been rescued. the captain and one boatload with 183 men are missing. Wireless calls reported shelling. naval vessels reached the scene too late to save more crew. The ship measured 7,800 tons and belonged to the Standard Oil company.
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Washington
O. B. Jennings
Virginia
Standard
O11 Company
Paris Bombarded Again by Long-Range Guns
Paris resumes bombardment by long range guns reported on August 6 as the city endures renewed shellfire and strategic bombardment.
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Paris
Yanks Advance Line on Vesle River Front
American forces push north from the Dole woods and Coulonges toward Dravegny as Dravegny and surrounding towns endure heavy shelling. Despite German retreat, observers note limited enemy aerial activity and substantial German ammunition dumps abandoned along the front.
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Vesle River Front
Aisne - Marne
Dole Woods
Coulonges
Dravegny
Chefinery
Aisne
Vesle
List
U. S. Price For 1919 Wheat Debated In Washington
The joint agricultural advisory committee opened talks in Washington on 1919 wheat price policy. They plan to discuss government pricing and likely draft recommendations to President Wilson. Chairman Henry C. Stuart of Virginia leads the committee.
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Washington
Joint Agricultural Advisory Committee
The
Agricultural Department
Food Administration
Wilson
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
British Destroyers Sunk by Mines on August Second
The British admiralty reports two torpedo boat destroyers sunk by enemy mines on August 2 with five officers and ninety two ratings lost. In Minneapolis Judge Page Morris denied a new trial for Jacob Bentall Socialist governor candidate under espionage act sentence.
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London
Admiralty
Minneapolis
Minn
Page Morris
Jacob
Bentall
Proposes September 5 Registration Date for New Draft Ages
Washington reports an administration bill to raise draft ages to 18 through 45 and authorize national registration. Provost Marshal General Crowder backs Sept 5 as the registration date and outlines how universal training for those 21 and under in school or college could prepare them for service.
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Crowder
Washington
Congress
General Crowder
Chamberlain
War Department
Baker
Senator Chamberlain
Secretary of War
United States
U Boat Now Checkmated Says Schwab in Atlantic City
Charles M. Schwab, director general of shipbuilding, asserts U boats are checkmated as Allied output outpaces German sinking capacity. He notes plans to ship more tonnage now and promises much more in months ahead.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles M. Schwab
British Premier Lloyd George urges hold fast in war message
Premier David Lloyd George calls for unity and resolve in a war message read in theatres across the British empire at nine o clock. He warns against stepping back from victory, cites Germany actions, and stresses Allied courage and the need to finish the war.
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Lloyd George
London
British Empire
David Lloyd George
Germany
Russia
Koumanin
Prussia
Allies Stop to Bring Up Heavy Guns Tacked Germans
Allied forces halt to position heavy artillery and then punch through German defenses as positions tighten around the front. The move signals a calculated push to seize key objectives amid ongoing battles with German forces.
Zeppelin Downed Near English Coast in Raid
Paris reports General Foch halts counter offensive to allow heavy artillery support. American units cross the Vesle River and repulse German attacks. London notes a large German Zeppelin, one of five raiders, destroyed by British forces.
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Paris
Foch
Vesle
London
Wartime resolve urged for lasting world settlement
Government voices insist on continued effort to end war and secure a just peace. Britain seeks a durable settlement to ensure a world free from conflict with leaders calling for steadfast action and unity.
700 in U S Casualty List
Washington reports a daily casualty list from the Marne offensive period with 407 army names nine marine names bringing total to about 700. Among the army names 208 killed in action 37 died of wounds 148 wounded 48 seriously 100 undetermined and three missing in action.
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Washington
Marne
Lershing
War Department
Marne-Aisne
Mrs Wilson Launches Quistconek at Hog Island Yard
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson witnessed the launch of the cargo vessel Quistconek at Hog Island, with thousands of shipyard workers and officials present. The 7500 ton ship is the first of large cargo carriers to be launched at the Flag Island yard, the largest in the world, with a second due soon and over fifty ships expected by year end.
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Wilson
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Hog Island
Flag Island
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