Artillery and trench actions mark advancing WWI fronts
German heavy artillery seen in action as Allied forces press the Aisne to Vesle line. Americans consolidate in Fismes with house-to-house sniping and river patrols on the Vesle. Enfilading fire shifts near Rheims and Sassons while British counter attacks north of Morlancourt regain key positions.
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Ferguson
Ourcg
Violet
Marne
Aisne
Fismes
Fismed
Prisoigess
Paria
Aisne- Veale
Rheims
Sassons
Veale
The
Reghin
London
Ancre
Somme
Morlancourt
Braisne
Ten Succumb To Heat In New York
Aug 7 reports show ten deaths in New York from heat in the last twenty four hours. Hospitals crowded with prostration cases as humidity climbs and no rain prospects. A relief breeze arrived providing brief respite today.
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New York
Chicago
Jake
Y Five Die in Fo e Tre Storm
Five individuals named Duke Charles and Leeaeves were killed in a storm wrecking property and forcing rents in the area. Local authorities report loss of life and damage across the coast with crews responding to the treacherous conditions.
Fragmented six lists report casualties and wounded
The readable fragments list casualties and wounded from a battle or raid, naming individuals and places such as RA, Madluvians, Condon, Rythina, Lambe, Chaney, Sprikte, Stoneberger, Yates, and others. The text mentions 25 wounded and various dead or missing, with scattered place names like Ag F Di, Mentone, Terre Hautes, and Ogies.
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T. Sprikte
Indir
Harry Stoneberger
William Soneriof
Phalph Yates
Nipgvagnes
Warren Frook
Ovieans
Barton
Marooned Men Rescued After Falls Incident
Six men were rescued after a crash near the Horseshoe Falls left them marooned since yesterday. Rescue teams worked through the night to recover the crew and bring them to safety with no serious injuries reported.
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Horseshoe Falls
Government to consolidate competing systems nationwide
Postmaster General Burleson announces government will coordinate and isolate computing and telephone lines wherever possible. Competing lines in over 900 cities will be affected by this coordination plan. In other items Paris reports resumed long range bombardment. Mrs. Chester Kellamy returns from visit to husband in El Paso service.
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Wallington
Aug
Burleson Todd
Chester Kellamy
el Paso
Taxes
Submarine Mutinies and Executions Reported
Rome dispatches describe widespread mutinies aboard submarines near Wilhelmshaven as crews revolt against officers amid harsh conditions. Over 50 sailors reportedly disappear or surrender at sea, with some sinking their subs to seek internment. Twenty three sailors are said to have been executed, linked to Admiral von Moltendorff’s harsh policy.
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Wihelmehaven
von Moltzendorff
Wilhelmahaven
Lloyd George Praises FOH Counter Stroke in War Effort
Prime Minister Lloyd George praised Allied forces and the American Expeditionary Service for their crucial role in turning the tide. He cited naval losses and the timely arrival of U S troops as pivotal, noting German advances stalled as reinforcements crossed the channel. He spoke of the navy’s record and the resilience of Britain and its allies in the early days of the war.
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Malini Moets
Strope
Aivet
Dreuder
Leva Gestze
Bougeot
Gouimons
Wilf
Ford
Cotil
Germany
Uismikt
Lloyd George
Peld Elogben
Aly
France
Light Ship at Diamond Shoals Sunk by U Boat
Washington Aug 7 The Diamond Shoals light ship off Cape Hatteras North Carolina was shelled and sunk by a submarine late yesterday with the crew reported safe. Limited readable details describe the attack and loss of the light vessel guarding shipping lanes.
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Washington
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Yester
Nurses News From Daviess County Recruiting Efforts
Agnes Rankie, seventeen months old, of 1505 Jackson Street dies after whooping cough. Services at St Mary's Church 2:30 tomorrow. burial in St John's Cemetery. Inquiries flood Mrs Prances Radarmel on student nurse reserve. rules specify married women may join but serve in civilian hospitals. overseas service optional after training and exams. early entry possible. details call for more applications.
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Iit
Servini
Galea
Ulvir
Berviva
Statien
Army Nursing
Toberts
Agnes Rarkie
Agnes
George Rankie
Jackson Street
St. Mary's Church
Tomor
St.John’s Cemetery
Germany Eyes Belgium Unity and Indemnities in Peace Talks
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes Germany seeking to preserve Belgium unity and demanding indemnities. Allies reportedly push terms including restoration of colonies and recognition of borders and spheres of influence. The report cites discussions among leaders in Bucharest peace context and Brest-Litovsk precedents.
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Herne
Agg
Germany
Belgium
Yona Rerfing
assace-Lorraing
France
Bucharest
Brest-Lite
Coltria
Euthonia
Longtime Vincennes publisher Royall Purcell Dies
Royall H. Purcell a veteran Vincennes newspaper man and former Indiana state senator died early this morning after a second stroke. He founded the Daily Sun in 1879 and led Vincennes University trustees as benefactor. Survived by George, Helen and May Purcell of Vincennes. funeral planned for 4 p.m. at Vincennes.
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Vincenness Ind
Royall H. Purcell
Marnie
Waralys Cig
India
Royal E. Purcell
Knox
Joveri
Vincennes
Sun
Mien ii
Tote
Indiana Democratic
Latton and
Vine Cenndis University
Purdue
Hanover College
Internes University
Nich
Q“Lorig Feht
George Is
Helen
May Purcell
Vinednnes
Foch Seeks Best Position to Press Huns at Montdidier
New York reports Marshal Foch aims to secure advantageous positions in the Montdidier sector as German forces plan a double retirement. The strategy seeks to separate Hindenburg's northern and southern armies and influence public opinion amid the expected German retreat.
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W. T. Mason
New York
Monthicher
Orater
Hindenburg
Montdidier
Marshal Foch
Foch
Sammie Measage
Weetvand
Hilenburg
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