Allied forces push German lines in Picardy retreat
Allied troops press across Picardy and Artois as French and British advance toward the Somme, capturing Chauines and other key points. German forces fall back in confusion while heavy reinforcements arrive, with Foch directing sustained pressure and Byng advancing along the Scarpe front toward the Hindenburg line.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Roye
Somme
Chauines
Chaulnes-Roye
Arras
Arras-Cambrai
Haucourt
Remy
Bairy Notre Dame
Hindenburg Line
Foucaucourt
Trones Wood
Artois
Scarpe
Bapaume
Marshal Foch
Border clash with Mexicans prompts high level talks
Reports from Nogales say Gen. Calles regrets the border clash with American troops. Brig. Gen. Cabell and Capt. Abasolo arranged no more firing and a ceasefire soon after. Casualties for Americans include Capt. Hungerford and Lt. Col. Herman. Mexican casualty list includes Nogales official Felix Penaloza.
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Associated Press
Elias Calles
Sonora
de Rosey Cabell
Calles
Magdalena Sonora
Carranza
Cabell
Cabell Arrived At O1 A. m. From Douglas. the Conference Is To Be Held In Nogales
Ariz
Metro
International
International Avenue
Mexico
Washington, D. C
William A. Holbrook
War Department
Nogales
Holtrook
Southern Department
Marek
Holbrosk
A. J. Abasolo
Abasalo
Frederick J. Herman
Nogales. Auz
International Line
Arizona Military District
Douglas
Mex
Herning
Joseph D. Hungerford
Felix Penaloza
Nogales Sohora
Col
Frederick Herman
United States
A. A. Barber
Ford Nominated by Demoghato in Michigan Senate Race
Detroit August 28 Henry Ford a Detroit automobile maker and Wilson’s chosen candidate won the Republican nomination for United States senator with returns from over half the state showing Newberry leading Ford and Osborn. Newberry topped the GOP ballot with Ford and Osborn close behind. Democratic Ford led Helme two to one.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
lHenry Ford
Wilson
Michigan
tJaser
Truman H. Newberry
United States Naval District
Ford
Gov
Chase
Osborn
William G. Simpson
James W. Helme
Newberry
Osborne
Rear Admiral Wilson Takes Command of Atlantic Fleet
Rear Admiral Henry Wilson, then commanding U S naval forces in French waters, was named vice admiral in command of part of the Atlantic fleet. He will succeed Vice Admiral Dewitt Coffman, who moves to the Fifth naval district at Hampton Roads. Changes likely take effect after December 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Henry Wilson
Navy Department
Wilson
Dewitt Coffman
Fifth Naval District
Hampton Roads
Pershing Praises Troops in General Orders
General Orders from Gen. John J. Pershing praise the First and Third corps and the diversified divisions of the American expeditionary forces for turning point victories in France. He lauds Allied cooperation and American courage while honoring fallen comrades and promising to preserve their memory in history.
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Associated Press
France
John J. Pershing
Elief
Falinscine i
Pershing
Knights of Pythias elect Iowa officers in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 25 the Iowa Knights of Pythias elected officers led by a. M. Vanansdall as grand chancellor from New London and B T Salinger as grand vice chancellor from Carroll. Others include H C Young grand prelate Bloomfield and W H Buchholz grand master of exchequer Greene with a long list of regional trustees and guards. Chase Teutons in Chaulnes Region With Horse Patrols.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Knights of Pythias
A. M. Vanansdall
Narty
L. Wulka
Lyrand
Arnhamville
B.S. Marshall
Grand Outer Guard
Gilmore City
J. Freel
Grand
Pleasantville
B. J. Hrown
North English
Bridgeport Munitions Plant Workers Get Wage Increase
The National War Labor Board appointed Otto M. Bidlitz as umpire to raise wages for all Bridgeport Conn munitions and related industry workers earning under 78 cents an hour. The award covers 66 plants and aims to settle company and employer disputes during wartime.
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Washington
Bridgeport
Conn
Otto M. Bidlitz
National War Labor Board
Samuel Gompers Arrives in England for Allied Labor Talks
Samuel Gompers and his party landed at an English port as part of a tour to align English French and Italian labor leaders with the American Federation of Labor aims during World War I. Robert Matsel said no labor day messages would be delivered from Gompers on this trip, marking a rare departure after 34 years as AF of L president.
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Samuel Gompers
London
Aus
American Federation of Labor
Titres.y
New York
Teamland
Robert Matsel
American Alliance For Labor and Demoracy
England
France
Haly
Mai Comper
Delivery problem notice for newspaper customers
If the newspaper is not delivered to your home by 6 30 pm due to carrier or other error call 3290 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 pm.
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Fr Oelock
Expanded World War II Draft Registration Details Released
An Associated Press synopsis describes a 20 question draft card for men 18 to 45, covering citizenship, native status, occupation, employer, address, and relatives. House rejects Senate amendments extending ages to 18-45. conferees to meet to resolve differences on work or right and alien citizen provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Feneral
Focal Exemption Boards
HOUSE
Senate
McCulloch
Ohio
Dent
Military Committee
Rickenbacker Back In Paris Hospital With Ear Trouble
Paris August 28 Lieut Eddie Rickenbacker the former automobile racer now an ace aviator is again in a Paris hospital suffering from a slight ear trouble.
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Paris
Eddie’ Rickenbacker
French Push Gains Deepen North of Roye and Noyon
French troops report advances on a wide front north of Roye and near Noyon after capturing Pont-l Eveque and Chavigny. Gen von Boehn's German retreat is said to unfold in two stages toward the Somme and March 21 line. Mangin's forces cross the Ailette and threaten Noyon as French cavalry harasses retreating Germans in the Chanoines region.
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Associated Press
London
Pont-l'Eveque
Oise
Noyon
Chavigny
Soissons
Juvigny
von Boehn
Somme
Crozat
Marchelepot
Licourt
Potte
Mesnil-Le- Petit
Nesle
Salente
Avricourt
Dives
Divette
Bois de Raque
Dive le France
Passel
Paris
Chanlnes
Mangin
Ailette River
Bulleatin
Mount Bensud
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France
Aisne
Avre
Roye Jand
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HAIG
Hans
French Marine Ministry
Schwieger
Ministry of Marine
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Paris Journal
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North Sea
Old Hindenburg Line
Ferner K. Simonds
the Tribune Association
New York Tribune
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Wotan
Third Army
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Vimy Ridge
Drocourt-Queant
Hindenburg
Cambrai Salient
Byrng
Hindanburg
Monchy- Le-Preux
Roeux
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Creisilles
Ludendorff
Byung
Gough
Flanders
Bying
Horne
Plumer
Croisilles
Rawlinson Et Bazentin-Le- Grand
Marnetz
James
Baltimore Hospital
Baltimore
Olfie M. James
Kentucky
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Frankfort
Stanley
Inpuis
Garth
Ollif James
Demoghato
State
Atlantic Fleet
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Chaulnes
Kaiser
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Lieut, Rickenbacker
Paris Hospital
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