Desperate German Counter Stretches Front Near Cambrai
Allied forces push on the Cambrai front with Haig reporting over 8,000 German prisoners, 40 guns seized, and multiple regiments captured as British and French troops press toward St Quentin Cambrai while Bulgarians retreat in Macedonia. The advance extends along a 12 mile northern arc with heavy counterattacks tested along Gouzeaucourt Arras road.
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Associated Press
France
Haig
Cambrai
Hindenburg
Villeret
le Catelet
Hindenburg Line
St. Quentin
Macedonia
Gouzeaucourt
Arras-Cambrai
St. Quentin-Cambrai
Lempire
Pontruet
Trong
Mite
Caion
Britain sets wide refit for American troops in war effort
London reports Britain plans to refit and clothe 2,000,000 American soldiers with eight million yards of cloth for uniforms, part of a broader effort to aid allies. The move foreshadows a civilian cloth shortage and potential price increases for men's wear as standards suits cost about $22, with initial cloth ready for 200,000 suits.
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London
Associated Press
England
Norwegian Relief: Ship Attacked by Hun Raider
The Norwegian steamship Bjorstjerne Bjornsen, aiding the Belgian relief, arrived at a Norwegian port for repairs after being fired on by a German submarine outside the war zone, per Berlingske Tidende.
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Proes
Copenhagen
Bjorstjerne-Bjornsen
Belgian Relief Commission
Norwegian
Berlingske Tidende
German Looting Systematic in Invaded Areas
AP report from France describes organized pillage by German forces during summer operations. Detachments with badges seized food, valuables, and medical supplies from Vaubon Hospital near Soissons, led by an army surgeon. Loot of 50,000 francs, securities, and 1.5 million francs in hospital equipment were removed. many items shipped to Germany. Two hundred objects recovered after reoccupation.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
Soissons
Vor
Marwitz
Vaubuin Hospital
Mademoiselle Canton-Baccarat
Altho
Red Cross
Hademoisell Baccarat
Many Die in Vienna Shell Factory Fire
Vienna shell factory blaze at Woedersdorf am munition works kills and injures workers. Official report says panic seized personnel in the shell making section as flames swept through the Wie factory.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Woedersdorf
Wie
Vatican Organ Sees Him Hand In Peace Note
Rome reports Vatican organ comments on a peace note and a potential Austrian approach. It notes that if a diplomatic representation arrives from one side, inquiries would be made of the other party. The Corriere della Sera suggests Austria must be clearer in its peace declarations and critiques hints of secret conferences. The Italian government says it has no knowledge of a belligerents conference text.
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Vatican Organ
Associated Press
Rome
Vatican Touay
Berlin
Hindenburg
Austria
Ropasaib
Crete
Unien
Brest-Litovsk
Buchare
United States
Italy
TALIS
Ics
Stefani S Agency
Brewing interests under scrutiny in Senate probe
Washington reports that a Senate investigation orders study of political and propaganda activities by brewers. It focuses on charges that brewers financed campaigns, influenced newspapers, paid for ad contacts, and obtained pledges from officials. Arthur Brisbane disclosed a 375000 loan used to buy the Washington Times and a remaining 200000 debt. Palmer claims German brewers funded a newspaper purchase aiding liquor interests.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Washington
Rite Ms
Confess
Washington, D.C
Arthur Brisbane
Washington Times
Fiegenspan
Feneral Trust Company
Newark
N. J
Palmer
Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee
United States
United States Brewers’ Association
Washington Herald
T. Brainard
Brisbane
The
Times
Fiespan
Frank Munsey
Iowa Illinois Men Win Commissions at Shelby Training Camp
The adjutant general announces the list of commissioned lieutenants from the fourth officers' training cohort at Camp Shelby. Recipients include Roy C. Aldridge Joliet Illinois Stan E Allen Alton Nebraska Peter J Cramer Chicago Otto E Franck Rock Island Des Moines John Kittelson Moline Illinois and others.
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Washington
Adjutant General's Office
Camp Miss
Roy C. Aldridge
Union Street
Joliet
Stan YE. Allen
State Street
Alton
Peter J. Cramer
Nimball Avenue
Chicago
Otto E. Franck
17Th St
Rock Island
Henry A. Haas
Fifth Street
Des Moines
John 8. Kittelson
16Th Avenue
Moline
American Gains on Lorraine Front Reported in AP Dispatch
The Associated Press notes American forces on the Lorraine front report prisoners captured southeast of Wee village as morale drops in Germany. A German Socialist prisoner said civilians are discouraged and the war seen as a capitalist struggle while German troops acknowledge American fighting ability and growing success for the Allies.
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Associated Press
Lorraine
Wee
Marne
Mihiel
Herun
Germany
Rock Island Facing Fire Crisis After Mass Resignations
Fire department members resign en masse leaving Rock Island perilously exposed to fire without protection by Sunday morning. Only the fire chief remains. rest of the force to be reduced daily through successive resignations following a spring dispute and failed compromise. Also notes Roosevelt back at Atlantic Port after illness on return voyage delays possible.
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Washington, Jr
House
Indiana
Claus
Food Administration
Haow
Rock Island
WD. Roosevelt
Franklin Dbd
Roosevelt
Washington
War Mothers Demand Unconditional Surrender At Evansville Meet
War Mothers of America at their Evansville convention urge the German nation to surrender unconditionally and pledge support for President Wilson and the AEF in France. A Wilson telegram praises the mothers and their sacrifices, while Wisconsin delegates seek the national headquarters and a resolution to retire U S Commissioner Claxton for remarks on German language removal from schools.
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Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
War Mothers of America
Wilson
Peshing
France
Loyay
Germany
Folley Wilson
War Mathers
America
Wisconsin
Clanton
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
United States
American Ace of Aces David Putnam Killed in France
David Putnam of Newton Mass famed American ace with twelve victories died after noon on patrol along American lines. He was shot twice in the heart during a surprise attack by seven German planes. Robertson of Fort Smith Ark survived the encounter. Putnam earned the French War Cross and the Military Medal and had once downed five planes in a single day June 10.
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Associated Press
David Putnam
Newton
Mass
Lieut. Putnam
Lnieut
Wendellaa
Robertson
Fort Smith
Ark
Putnam
Robertsons
Limey
Lieut
David &. Putnam
Israel Putnam
Lafayette
American Aerial Corps
Rene Fonek
Influenza In Camp Devens Hammers Fifteen Ill
The report notes about fifteen soldiers at Camp Devens Mass ill with influenza and six deaths. The camp surgeon Col C C McCornak said the epidemic was waning. In New York Health Commissioner Copeland proposed a publicity drive with railroads theatres and cinemas to educate the public and check travelers. In Washington Secretary McAdoo and advisers discussed fourth Liberty Loan terms likely around six billion dollars at 41/4 percent.
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Camp Devens
C. C. McCornak
New York
Copeland
Moving Picture House
Madoo
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury
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