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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
7
The right wing of the German armies south of the Aisne appears to have crumbled before the Allied attack. Allied forces reach the Vesle and approach Rosnay as bridges on the vesle are destroyed. Fire light fills the night as retreat continues toward the Aisne with forces marching from Soissons.
President Wilson told members of the House Ways and Means Committee he favors a heavy tax on war profits as part of the eight billion dollar revenue bill. He cited English practice and his May address noting war profiteering must be addressed by taxation. Some lawmakers seek a plan beyond the excess profits tax, while critics argue the tax may miss certain profiteers.
New York August 3 Cotton advanced between six and seven dollars a base in the market, aided by favorable war news, poor weather in the southwest, and signs of rising American cotton consumption abroad. The price rise totals about fifteen dollars per bale since the government report issued Thursday.
The British patrols last night advanced in the Albert sector north of the Somme and occupied parts of the German front line, according to the war office. French troops continued their advance toward the Vesle and reached the Aisne between Soissons and Venizel on the left.
New York reports Alfred L. Becker, state deputy attorney general, says the German government paid several hundred thousand dollars to agents in the United States for information on American munitions and crops prior to U S entry into the war.
An Associated Press report says authorities thwarted an August anarchist plot to destroy a troop transport. A man claiming to be Frederick Rouchat was arrested after being caught climbing a rope ladder to a steamship’s stable area, claiming he was chosen by lot to carry out the attack.
Nine sailors from the British schooner Dornfontein report their vessel was sunk yesterday between Briar Island and Grand Manan Island. The crew reached Two Island life saving station three hours after the attack near Briar Island, as two shots crossed the bow. The submarine set the ship on fire after taking provisions. Navy statement confirms a torpedo near Briar Island.
Paris dispatch reports Gen. Foch's July 18 counteroffensive pushing German forces back through the Vesle and Ardre valleys. American, French, and British troops advance along Crise and Vesle corridors, capturing Arcy Wood and pressing toward Soissons as ManGuin and Mangin operations unfold.
Probabilities grow that President Wilson will travel to the Pacific coast during the fourth liberty loan drive scheduled from Sept. 28 to Oct. 19. Plans remain tentative and officials advise against premature discussion of speaking engagements across the country.
Washington Aug 3 Viscount Ishii Japanese ambassador delivered the formal reply of the Japanese government to the American proposal for joint action by Japan the entente powers and the United States in Siberia to Acting Secretary Polk.
Jacob Simon Herzog alias George Graham Rice, a get-rich-quick promoter, faces New York indictments for grand larceny. Key witness R W Hartman, Mansfield attorney, cites a record of Rice dealings including a 720 payment for 10 American Car and Foundry shares. Police say Rice employed 150 people, some earning up to 8000 annually, many mailing literature to an alleged sucker list whose copy was seized.
Government agents gathered evidence linking a Shipping Board minor official to an alleged conspiracy to obtain contracts at inflated prices. The disclosure came from Washington on August 3 as agents continued their investigation into corruption within the agency.
An upcoming publication will reveal the date for the first installment of Henry and Me. Officials expect a formal announcement soon, outlining publishing details and release timing.
Senate and House plan to widen draft ages to 18 through 45 with a three class call system. Secretary Baker recommends the change and Senator Chamberlain says the bill will be introduced Monday. Labor Department opposes mixing labor policy with military mustering and the Work or Fight program.
Aug. 3 report from Kandalaska says a revolution against the Bolsheviks and in favor of the Allies occurred at Archangel. Soviet troops fled the city as an allied detachment landed, occupying Rathosy Station and the telegraph office with little resistance. No losses reported for the Allies.
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