Americans Press Breakthrough in Picardy Campaign
French patrols secure Chaulnes as Montdidier falls to the First Army. Allied lines extend from Albert to Meracourt and Prosart with advances deepening. German losses mount, including 400 guns captured and thousands of prisoners. American forces push on a narrow Somme front amid continued German retreat and disorganization.
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Chaulnes
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Havas
Somme
London
Associated Press
Picardy Battle
Advane
Sellediv Held
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Meracourt-sur-Somma
Prosart
Chantnes
Rourroy
Bouchoir
Somma
Lihons
Amiens Railway Freed By Drive
London via Montreal Aug 10 Premier Lloyd George spoke at a Newport luncheon on Amiens railway being freed from German threat. He credited Allied unity and recent Marne Somme victories for Amiens safety, citing 50 000–60 000 prisoners and 800–900 guns captured, aided by American troops alongside French and British. He warned the country must remain resolute and notes the mobilization of men from mines and munition works. Tanks aided the week’s success and workers pledged to fight.
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Montreal
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Newport
Monmouthshire
Lloyd George
Amiens
Marne
Somme
Allied advances on Montdidier and Amiens to Roye
The official Paris and London reports describe French and British forces pushing from Montdidier toward Labossiere and Fescamps, advancing about 7 miles on a 13 mile front, with 8,000+ prisoners and up to 200 guns left by retreating German forces. Berlin notes counterattacks and withdrawals east of Rosieres as combat continues along the Avre front.
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Dombrook
Allies’ Offensive Continues with German Retreat After July 15
Special cable report notes Foch’s strategy keeps Germany on the defensive as Allied and American forces press the offensive. Montdidier and key rail lines fall to artillery, exposing German supply routes while British and French learn from earlier attacks and exploit new counter blows. General March warns against overoptimism as the fight extends.
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Washington Post
New York World
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Dion
von Ludendorff
Tardenois
High Command
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Washington Post Co
Peyton ¢ March
Allies Strike at Amiens Somme Front in Major Rally
American and British forces push from the Ancre to the Somme, clearing Chipilly spur while Montdidier falls and German resistance collapses. Tanks support limited, ground pitted, Germans retreat along the line as allies advance toward Bray and Braye. Cont page four.
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Somme
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Spain may sever ties with Berlin amid U boat attacks
London reports Spain may break off diplomatic relations with Germany over repeated U boat strikes on Spanish shipping. Cabinet reconsideration of neutrality noted as Madrid papers warn neutrality is not equal to inaction while British press cites Foch influenced shifts signaling possible open rupture with Germany.
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Universal Service
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Germany
Madrid
London Evening Standard
Foch
Crown Prince Blamed for German Army Defeats
Reuters dispatch from London reports German prisoners blaming the crown prince for the Marne disaster. Soldiers say his amateur interference with veteran generals’ plans sparked present crushing misfortunes of the German armies.
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London
Reuter
France
Marne
Desperate Night Air and Ground Battles Near Vesle River
Report describes a fierce air duel between 12 German and 5 American planes with Lieut Walter Avery and Harold Buckley each downing a German. Intensified German counterattacks north of the Vesle and at Bazoches and Fismette. American and French artillery and anti aircraft fire repelled assaults as allies pressed a night and daytime barrage, taking several German prisoners and recapturing positions.
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Associated Presa
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Lieut
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Columbus
Ohio
Harold Buckley
Agawam
Mass
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Fismette
Wesir
Filmette
Internment Recommendation for Dr Guido von Steer
New York August 10 The enemy alien bureau recommended the internment of Dr Guido von Steer once an undersecretary in Emperor Francis Josephs cabinet. Von Steer, arrested when the alien property custodian seized the Transatlantic Trust Co where he held a confidential post, arrived in 1912 and served as an Austrian lieutenant colonel.
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Guido von Steer
Francis Joseph of
Austria
von Steer
Tranzatlantic Trust Company
Millions of Rats Invade Thiesi Sardinia
Rome August 19 reports millions of rats have invaded Thiesi in Sardinia amid cheese production disruption. War regulations hinder export of that commodity and the local population is alarmed.
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Rome
Thieal
Sardinia
Italy
Red Guards March to Fight Czechs in Europe War
August reports from Berlin and Amsterdam describe bolshevik offensives against Czecho-Slovaks, uprisings in Ukraine, and German concerns over Russia's fate. Semenoff defeats Bolsheviks with Chinese aid on Manchurian frontier as Lenine warns of war weariness and Bolshevik resolve.
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