Mangin's French Push Toward Noyon Gains Ground
Paris and London dispatches report French forces under Gen Mangin advancing along the Oise front. German positions along the Ailette and near Noyon come under heavy pressure as French troops seize key crossings and push toward the Matz and Oise rivers. British lines hold the Arras-Albert railroad as tanks extend eastward and Achiet le Grand changes hands.
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Ancre River
Cartridge Makers Vow Soldiers Aid Until Very Last
Three thousand three hundred workers at the Western Cartridge company in Hast Alton Illinois pledged to support American soldiers in France until the war ends. The resolution will be sent with the workers signatures to General Pershing, the War Department was notified.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
Western Cartridge Company
Hast Alton
War Department
Gen. Pershing
Enlistments Open for Special Staff Posts in Army
Washington Aug 22 Men with special qualifications for headquarters general staff service may enlist. Wars orders suspending enlistments are rescinded to that extent. Statistical draftsmen statisticians accountants stenographers typists chemists mechanical engineers and textile specialists are sought for the statistics branch. Eligible men include deferred class or those qualified only for limited or special service, and enlistment is by direct application.
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Washington,d. C
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
War Department
Statistics Branch
Private car chares probe ends and rates set
After six years of investigation the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled no extra charge for freight in privately owned cars unless the ordinary rate uses a cheaper car type. An increase from three quarters to one cent was allowed for tank poultry and heater cars effective October 15. Re-icing must reflect actual cost plus a modest profit. Also President Wilson sent to Congress a joint resolution admitting war refugees.
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Washington, D. C
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Armed Trawler Sinks Four in Atlantic Ocean
Reports from Aug 22 to Aug 23 detail attacks by a German armed trawler, Trium ph, on Atlantic fishing vessels off Nantucket and Banquereau. The Sylvania Pasadena Lucille Lehnere and other vessels were destroyed or sunk. crews were rescued or missing with one injured. The raid involved bombs and gunfire, indicating widespread losses among Canadian and American registry boats.
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Maritime Fish Corporation
Ben
Triumph
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Associated Press
Nova Scotia
Lucille Lehnere
Pasadena
Gaharus
Cape Breton
Dela Garde
Dory
Dual Allied Branches Set to Aid Russia Crisis
A Paris dispatch reports two international branches will operate from Archangel and Vladivostok to coordinate Allied and United States efforts in Russia. Archangel will host entente ambassadors led by American Ambassador Francis. Vladivostok will include five high officials with Britain and France represented by Lords Eliot and Regnault and Japan by Matsu hira.
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Irkutsk
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Entente
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Sir Charles Eliot
Bergerg Thual at Ngl a Aim of Government
Immediate trial will be sought for Victor Berger Wisconsin Socialist leader Adolph Germer national secretary I Louis Engdahl editor Irwin St John Tucker pacifist and William F Kruse director of the National Young People’s Socialist league under indictment for alleged espionage. Judge Landis is expected to set the date for the trials next Saturday.
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Chicago
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Adolph Germer
Socialist Party
I. Louis Engdahl
American Socialist
Irwin St John Tucker
William F. Kruse
National Young People’s Socialist League
Alleyaci Yislations
Landis
The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me Feature
The paper previews a war era story as a strong, factual tale. The first chapter will appear in Saturday's issue dated August 24.
Treaty to Gut Enemy Supplies and Aid Ally
Terms of a commercial treaty between the allies and Sweden, announced by Axel Nordvall, grant 400000 tons deadweight shipping and 2000000 tons iron ore to the allies. Sweden licenses exports to allies and gains credit for Swedish goods while blocking exports to central powers. The accord implies Sweden accepts Allied blockade in exchange for food, goods, and strategic materials. Negotiations began in 1917, with a May signing between Britain, France, Italy, and the United States.
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New York
Sweden
Stockholm
Nordvall
United States
Fran Sngland
Soden
Aircraft Probe Report Cards Early War Failures and Reforms
A Senate sub committee report condemns early war aircraft delays and poor organization. It urges a separate aviation department with a cabinet officer, cites misplaced control by automobile makers, and credits Ryan and Kenly with improvements while noting shipments of defective aircraft to General Pershing over a year.
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Senate
Utiitary
Department of Aviation
Homies
Colorado
Department of Justice
Chaaces BE. Hughes
Aircraft Production Board
Signal Corps
John D. Ryan
Kenly
Congress
General Pershing
Aft
Quebec Bridge Final Test After Deadly Collapses
The Quebec bridge over the St Lawrence passed its final test when two trains totaling about 14,000 tons ran on the central span. The span had collapsed in 1907 during hoisting and in 1936, killing 11, before the completion of this milestone.
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Ue Associated Press
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Paper delivery error notice to readers
A notice explains possible delivery failure by 11 o clock due to carrier issues and urges readers to call 38330 to request a copy, with calls needing to reach the office before 6:36 p.m. local time.
Tornado in Minnesota Causes Fatalities and Major Damage
Reports indicate one to three people dead in a Minnesota tornado with about 125 injured. Property losses are estimated at not under 1 million dollars as the twister cuts a wide path.
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Twister
27 BODIES FOUND IN RUINS IDENTIFIED
Tyler Minnesota tornado disaster accounts identify 27 bodies. The storm wrecked 40 residences, the hospital, power plant, and water works, isolating Tyler with vast property losses and hundreds injured. Rescue crews worked for hours as debris blocked routes and communications failed.
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Tyler Electric Plant
City Water Works
Deserters Band Kills Officers Amid Capture Bid
Huntington West Virginia August 22 A military reserve force with deputy marshals and county posses moves into Mingo County after a gun battle with army deserters and slackers. Deputy George Dilton and civilian William Ellis are dead. a runner is captured and claims deserters include men from Camps Lee Taylor and Shelby. The deserters warn to expect more fighting as they are armed with army rifles.
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Truntington
W. Va
United States
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Mingo County
George Dilton
William Ellis
Breedon
Lee
Taylor
Shelby
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