British Fourth Army advances in France in August drive
British forces report heavy gains across the Somme sector with Bray captured and Noyon expected to fall. Achiet le Grand and Hersin area see rapid advances as fourth army presses forward. German divisions exhausted, prisoners say they expected Arras counterattack but faced unexpected success by British. Thousands of prisoners and guns seized as advance continues toward Bapaume.
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Hunger Typhus Rage in North Russia Cities
Amsterdam reports bring news of hunger, typhus, and cholera sweeping northern Russia provinces. Villages lack bread as oats dwindle to two pounds per person weekly. Moscow says most rail links are cut by counter revolutionists and rail workers’ resistance.
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Spain Fails To Agree On OIS With Hertling
Paris reports that Berlin and Madrid negotiations over Spain replacing sunken ships with German interned vessels have failed. Hertling does not want guarantees against submarine warfare while Maura maintains his position. A San Sebastian ministers meeting yielded complementary decisions in the controversy. Berlin protests Spain's plan to replace sunken tonnage with German ships.
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Fourth Liberty Loan to Break Pact Records
Washington Aug 24 The treasury expects the fourth Liberty loan to surpass all records for size and subscribers. About 45,000,000 bonds will be engraved, 8.5 million more than the third loan, with 26.5 million sold. One third of the bonds are already engraved at a rate of 500,000 daily. Corporations with fiscal year ended Dec 31 1917 must file 10 percent tax returns on undistributed surplus by Aug 29 to avoid delinquency, with a 50 percent penalty. The war revenue act taxes remaining undistributed surplus 10 percent after six months, subject to exceptions.
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Congressmen Sweet Urges Full Support for Army
Washington dispatch from Waterloo reports Rep Sweet praising American troops after Europe visit. He says war not over and urges more airships, guns, and men, credits Allied morale rise after Chateau Thierry and Soissons fights, and notes strong praise between U S troops and French and British soldiers.
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Germany Not Yet Starved War Report Says
A Swedish journalist returning from Germany and Bohemia says civilian hunger is not yet total. In Berlin scarcity exists but better classes eat well. Austria shows sharp hardship outside war workers. Rail service remains punctual, and many reflect readiness for peace while theatres and hotels are busy.
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Yank Flyers Strike Rail Yards In France Return Safely
An American air raid against Conflans railroad yards is reported by Gen. Pershing. The communique notes no casualties and says American forces also retook positions near the Aisne between Fismes and Bazoches after a small local engagement.
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Air records broken by age Donald Audgur on Lorraine Front
Three German lanes fallen in one day credit Lieut Donald Hudson son of Paul Hudson Washington D C official confirmation by French authorities adds his name to the ace list of the American army. Arbitration treaty between Japan and the United States extended for five years, signed by Secretary Lansing and Viscount Ishii.
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Rhine Peoples Fear Invasion Seen Along Rhine
A Dutchwoman of German descent, returning from near Bonn, says Germans along the Rhine fear an Allied invasion and expect foreign troops sooner or later. She cites harsh air raids, widespread destruction, and preparations to move toward central Germany as awareness grows despite press reports.
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Weather Forecast For Upper Mississippi And Missouri Valley
Weather bureau announces weekly forecast starting Monday for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley. Expect showers Tuesday or Wednesday in the north, fair conditions in the south, with near normal temperatures early in the week and slightly warmer later.
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