French Twice Take Thiaumont Work Near Verdun
French troops regained the Thiaumont work from Germany near Verdun and then recaptured a large part of Fleury after German counterattacks. The moment marks a turning point as French forces press the Meuse fortress, with critics noting the initiative may shift to France in this hard fighting phase.
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King George V Reaffirms War Resolve in Allied Message
London dated August 3 King George V tells allied rulers he will pursue the war until goals are achieved and liberties secured He also assures the Belgian king of alliance unity and independence support He praises General Smuts for East Africa operations and courage
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Lull On Somme Line Teutons Use Shell Screen
German artillery creates a heavy shell screen along the Somme front as Allied scouts report a temporary lull in fighting. British and French troops hold the line with limited shelling and defensive maneuvers, awaiting fresh orders.
British and French on Somme front report quiet amid heavy action
Across the Somme front on August 4 British and French official reports describe a quiet day in some trenches, with bombardments southwest of Pozières and in Mametz wood. German counterattacks near Ovillers and Barleux are repulsed while raids, mining, and aerial combats occur nearby.
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Shackleton Repeats Rescue Failure From Elephant Island
Port Stanley Falkland Islands Aug 4 I reached here on the Emma and regret to say we could not reach Elephant Island where my Endurance companions still await rescue We faced pack ice streams 100 miles out light schooner too light hobstay broke ice choked inlet engines useless sailed cast north through bad ice conditions gales and low temperatures the ship iced over We must wait for better weather before another rescue attempt
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Washington Post
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Shackleton's Rescue Attempts Reach Elephant Island
Sir Ernest Shackleton made two rescue attempts for the 22 men left on Elephant Island. He and five companions departed in search, reached Port Stanley with five more, and secured the steamer Institutopesca from Uruguay for relief. A second relief voyage began July 18 from Punta Arenas aboard Emma, with the Emma last reported reaching the Antarctic ice fields on July 26. No word has come from the marooned party since May.
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Brus sels refuses to pay huge fine
London reports Brussels refuses to pay 6 000 000 marks ($1 260 000) fined by Germans after a July 21 Belgian capital demonstration. Acting Burgomaster Lemonnier says the levy is illegal as it targeted the public for patriotic sentiment. A serious crisis looms amid German occupation actions.
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Constantinople Shelled by U-Boat from Marmora Sea
Constantinople and the suburbs of Kartal and Penrith were recently bombarded by a submarine from the Sea of Marmora, according to Athens dispatches cited by the Exchange Telegraph Company. The report, dated August 4, notes the bombardment targeted the Turkish capital and nearby areas.
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Index to Today's Issue F Take Thiaumont Work Lui or Somme Front
Treaty Signed Will Alter Revenue Bill. New York reports confusion over front line actions as Russia forced back. Muss and others discuss rail strike. Guardsmen pack equipment as Turks claim victory.
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German submarine warfare warning spreads fear of new raids
A Washington Post special describes renewed German U boat actions threatening passenger ships, with Italy restricting business with enemies and reports of ships sunk. U S officials fear renewed indiscriminate attacks despite warnings, amid unresolved notes with Germany and Austria.
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Submarine losses sink four Allied ships in new notices
London reports the Italian steamship Citta di Messina of 2545 gross and two other vessels the Japanese Kohina Maru and the British G C Gradwell sunk. Two British rescueers were torpedoed in the English Channel while eight English motor sailing vessels and one steam trawler were sunk off the English east coast by a German submarine.
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Germany Impressed By Casement's Fate
Berlin reports the execution of Roger Casement, announced in a brief dispatch, astonished German readers who doubted England would carry out the sentence. Casement is hailed as a martyr by supporters of Irish freedom, with his premonition of a sudden death now believed fulfilled.
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Wilson to Cruise On Mayflower for Speech Work
President Wilson sails from Washington aboard the naval yacht Mayflower for a weekend Potomac and Chesapeake Bay cruise. He plans to work on his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination, with Mrs Wilson and his stenographer aboard. the yacht is expected to reach Old Point and return by Monday morning.
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Senate panel to raise surtax on high incomes
Democrats on the Senate finance committee favor raising the surtax on incomes over 2 million dollars from 10 to 18 percent, a move expected to boost total revenues. The panel kept other income tax rates as in the House bill, while continuing subcommittee reviews on administration provisions and copper excise debates. A separate compromise on munitions taxes to include lead and zinc products was reportedly considered. 3660 TO MOUNTAIN TAKE Pari and return Baltimore arve 8 to 9 valid for return until aug 14 adv
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Rats Roll Eggs Down Steps in Curious Test
In St Louis County Missouri on August 4 Police Sergeant Sidney Sears recounted rats rolling seven eggs down stone cellar steps to test gravity and the rats allegedly dragging eggs up and down the stairs as part of a bizarre tale with a crate setup and staged drops to demonstrate the eggs survived the descent.
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Washington Post
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1 000 Carmen strike ties up Manhattan traffic
Night shift street railway workers in New York threaten a full strike after rejecting managements ultimatum. About 1 600 motormen and conductors vote to walk out for union recognition and wage increases. Police prepare to guard power houses as the city risks heavy transit disruption across Manhattan and beyond.
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