British Lose Lines Near Somme as Allies Hold Front
Allied forces along the Vesle River face heavy German shelling and counterattacks while French and American troops resist in hand to hand fighting. Clemenceau cites 35 000 prisoners and 700 cannons captured as a great development on Haig’s front. Paris warns Soissons and Chateau Thierry may be threatened as Foch coordinates new thrusts amid weather delays.
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Germans Shift Tactics on Amiens Front
The German attack along the Brte Cercle road north of Amiens presses British lines as German divisions suffer reduced strength from prior battles. Crown Prince Ruprecht’s Bavarian divisions were deployed, and Allied countermeasures include reconstituting shattered units with remnants from 1919 reassignments under Gen Mangin amid ongoing front fighting north of Mortain and the Somme.
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Germans clash on Aisne Marne Front as Allied push steadies
Aug 6 report from the American sector describes German artillery and machine gun fire along the Vesle near Fismes and near Bismes as American forces hold footholds while repair and supply efforts continue. An elevated American position repelled a German assault, with observers noting no American casualties and German losses believed significant. The weather hampered German reconnaissance and balloons while Allied forces pressed for progress on the Aisne Marne front.
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Associated Press
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Dead Huns Seamen Seen Along Danish Coast
London reports a Copenhagen dispatch saying many German seamen were found dead along the west coast of Denmark. The bodies were drifting ashore with life belts still on.
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War Reports From Paris And London Aug 6 Front Updates
Paris reports say artillery east of Soissons and on the Vesle River show no major activity aside from that. London notes a dawn assault south of Morlancourt along the Braye Corbie road broke through our new positions in part but fighting continues with some prisoners taken. Further east near Robecq in Pacant wood sector advances of about 200 yards are reported with a few more prisoners.
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German Gas Attacks and Tank Griffes Near Vesle River
British and American lines near Fismes and Vesle face heavy German artillery and gas shells. American troops despite German mustard and sneeze gas gain ground, capture Fismes and seven German artillery pieces. Germans probe roads to Fismes using gas and flame projectors, while Americans and French guns counter with staggered salvoes and aerial observation. The fight centers around Montdidier, the Somme sector, and the Vesle, with persistent German efforts to disrupt crossings and lines south of Fismes.
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Lenine seeks German aid as chaos spreads in Russia
The article reports Lenin seeking German support to save his power amid famine and anarchy in Russia. It notes German protection of Lenin in Moscow and a drive toward a Russian German alliance against the United States and the Entente. It mentions American Japanese military plans progressing and a joint force to be led by a Japanese officer, with Warren Crane visiting the White House to discuss a Liberta rehabilitation mission. Diplomatic officials view Lenin as a tool of the Kaiser, though real power to act remains uncertain.
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Chicago
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Record Heat Bursts Across Northeastern States
Extreme heat sent temperatures soaring from Washington to Detroit with 114 in the shade reported and city thermometers peaking at 123 in sun exposed spots. Prostrations mounted in New York Philadelphia and Harrisburg as officials warned of lingering heat and possible relief only after a few days.
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French Gen Gouraud’s Stand Sparks Marne Counterattack
A wartime feature recounts Gen Gouraud’s firm defense in Champagne that enabled Mangin and de Goutte to strike south of the Aisne. The article credits Gouraud with halting the German advance, paving the way for a decisive Allied counteroffensive and the destruction of the Marne pocket.
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Letter of gratitude to Wilson from Czecho-Slovak army in Russia
A letter from the Czecho-Slovak army in Russia thanks President Wilson for aiding their forces. It praises American principles of liberty and consent of the governed and notes gratitude expressed in Prague. Copies were sent to British French Italian and Japanese ambassadors.
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Missouri Sends Congratulations on Champ Clark Nomination
Special to The Washington Post from Montgomery Missouri reports a telegram sent to Speaker Champ Clark congratulating him on being nominated without opposition in both Democratic and Republican primaries. The note lists local Democratic chairman Cason mayor Sheets councilman Saller White Jacks Turner and marks this as the thirteenth uncontested nomination for Clark.
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Carlin Leads by Narrow Margin in Virginia District Election
Returns from the Eighth Virginia district show C. Carlin leading over FER White by about 2200 votes with Alexandria city and county contributing sizable majorities for Carlin. Loudoun county, White's home area, reports about 450 votes for White, while Alexandria city and district wards show shifting supports and bets on White polling over 300 votes in the final tallies.
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Americans Drive Into Fismes After Heavy Fighting
Allied forces push near Fismes. Germans fortified north of Vesle near Fismes and fought fiercely before breaking and fleeing. American mounted patrols crossed the river under heavy machine gun fire as artillery pounded German positions east of Fismes. Weather slows pursuit while Germans trench for retreat and Americans seize the town after a grim street fight.
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Vele
Broadening draft exemptions for essential home work
The draft bill broadens exemptions to protect men in essential home industries and occupations. War Department officials face open hearings after August 19 as Chairman Dent seeks explanations from Baker and March regarding the rush to enact the measure.
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Babe Himmler Wins Cross for Brave Bomb Rescue
Edward Babe Himmler, Cumberland police motorcycle officer and boxing figure, cited for Croix de Guerre. On the front line a bomb near a dugout occupied by officers exploded after he grabbed and hurled it back toward the enemy, saving lives. Son of Henry and Leopoldina Himmler.
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