French Gain On Avre Drive Near Soissons
Paris reports French forces advance north and south of the Avre with 1,000 prisoners taken, capturing Canny-sur-Matz and extending a front toward Antrechos. British lines also advance in Picardy and Flanders as Romany and Monolithe farms face German counterattacks.
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Allied World War I communiques recount village capture and aerial victories
Gen Pershing reports in Vosges the capture of Fra Pelle village during a local attack. An aviator downed a hostile plane in Lorraine, with Lieuts Stiles and Drennen credited for destroying four Fokker biplanes over Flirey. Further actions include 1,000 prisoners taken near the Avre and 240 prisoners at Antreches, plus multiple enemy planes brought down and minor advances near Proyart and Lihons.
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Foch Threatens Entire Aisne Front in New French Drive
The Associated Press reports Marshal Foch has linked the Aisne and Somme fronts with a focal attack north of Autreches five miles northwest of Soissons. French gains push to a line dominating the Oise region and threaten German positions along the Aisne to the Oise. The breakthrough could enable a wider withdrawal by German forces north of the Hindenburg Line as Allied pressure continues northwest of Soissons and toward the Avre and Ancre.
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Two Hun Raids On U S Hospital Reported
German bombing attacks against an American field hospital south of the Vesrevesse were repelled by anti aircraft fire with no casualties. Five bombs fell Thursday night and six on Friday night, two of which did not explode, with tents spanning several acres and the nearest bomb landing within about twenty yards of a large tent.
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Americans Drive Raid Into Fra p e l l e Front
American forces in Lorraine push a preliminary raid into German lines near Fra p e l l e, capture the village, and seize trenches after a bombardment and box barrage. Prisoners taken, Germans suffer losses, and Americans consolidate the captured positions as artillery harasses enemy lines nearby.
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Trotsky in Finland and U.S. forces in war fronts
The article reports that Nikolai Lenin and Leon Trotzky allegedly fled to Finland amid Russia’s crisis. Kronstadt reportedly in German hands and the Baltic fleet may join Kaiser’s navy. It cites Soviet reports of Kazan surrounded and clashes near Onega. US troops total about 3.44 million with 1.45 million overseas and 1.55 million in cantonments.
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Mines Sink 2 Destroyers In British Action
London reports two destroyers struck mines and sank on Thursday. An admiralty statement says twenty sailors are missing, with search operations underway and casualties expected to rise. The incident underscores ongoing dangers in naval waters.
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Holland Interns Two U. S. Airmen in Battle
London reports an air engagement near Zeebrugge with Allied and German planes. Americans Regent Harris and Sergeant James Mutr were forced to land at Koudekerk after a German bullet pierced their fuel tank. both were unharmed and interned along with a British airman. Sergeant William McKerness of the Lafayette squadron was killed during a fight with eight German planes near Paris. Lieutenant Henry G. Maclure of Newton, Mass. has been missing since July 15 while escorting observing planes in France.
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Crown Princess on U Boat Trip
Amsterdam August 17 The Crown Princess of Germany with the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg and Princess of Brunswick undertook a submarine voyage to Helgoland without the consent of the emperor or crown prince Berlin papers say this first such trip may lead to caution for future ventures.
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Germans Suffer Ghastly Losses in Foch Drives Report Claims
Special correspondent details a secret German prisoner document suggesting massive losses since June 11 near Arras to La Fere. The two sheet paper warns of 70 percent losses in many divisions and notes German plans against Paris thwarted by Franco-British offensives. Cemeteries near Vesle and Fismes show heavy fatalities, with unburied bodies and officers among casualties.
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Study of Peace Step Move at Swiss Conference
Reports say the United States seeks facts to shape postwar policy. Col. House may tour Europe, not on a peace mission, while Sen. Lewis travels to Paris. Banking interests push for peace to protect capital. Italy and France face internal political strains and Junker resistance to democracy. Germany backs separate peace talks to keep influence in Europe.
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Peril in Vladivostok and Haywood Leaders Guilty
Mixed dispatches report threats in Vladivostok as workers vow to attack if Czech Slovak hostages are not released, while in Chicago 100 IWW leaders including Big Bill Haywood are found guilty of conspiracy. The trials hinge on espionage and civil rights violations with possible new trials sought.
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Dampstadt bombed by allied airmen. four killed
Dampstadt the capital of the grand duchy of Tiense in western Germany was bombed by allied airmen Friday morning. Four persons were killed and many injured with considerable property damage reported. Allied air squadron losses numbered four planes.
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Vienna Polish plan opposed sparks new European tensions
Amsterdam reports Cologne Gazette semiofficially rejects the Austrian solution to the Polish question. It notes Baron Burian may resign if Austria pursues the plan. Archduke Karl Stephen not yet named king of Poland and Germany and Austria have not committed. Reichstag to review the Polish settlement amid socialist pressure. Kaiser and Emperor Karl agree on a new peace offer including Belgian evacuation.
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Assassination attempt on Uruguays President Viera
In Montevideo amid strike related rioting, President Viera was on a balcony when shot at. the bullet narrowly missed him, according to an afternoon newspaper report from August 17.
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