Turning Point on Marne Bold Franco American Strike
Allied forces launch a major counterattack along a 25 mile front from Chateau Thierry to Soissons. Reports say German efforts west of Rheims and south of the Marne may be nullified as American troops surge forward with French support. Details emphasize heroism and rapid advance, noting standout acts like Sergeant J I Brown who halted a German thrust and saved a machine gun position.
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Marne
Mezy
Deven
Gotden
Gotden of the Grenadiers
Gland
Jaulgonne
Fossoy
Creziniy
Sergt
J. I. Grown
Brown
Washington
France
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Foch
Rheims
The
Aisne
General March
War Department
Rat Pershing
Mr. Baker
Nechting
Germany Weather Forecast Hints Mixed Emotions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fluctuating mood as hope blends with fear and mention cooler nights in the west. The text references showers and generally fair conditions, with unclear phrasing about Germany’s stance or tone.
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West Tuch
Cole
Offense by American and French Forces Pushes Front Near Soissons
Allied forces from Soissons to Chateau Thierry initiate a strong offensive against German lines. American units take 4000 prisoners, 30 guns, and large war materiel while capturing towns and villages. French also seize supplies as fighting expands across multiple sectors west of Soissons and near Rheims and Amiens with Australian and British advances reported.
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Associated Press
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Moveme
Buzaney
Easteward
Rheims
Prunay
Marne
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
Hebuterne
Husky attack in France flashes with cheers and gains
Fragmented report describes American troops launching a surprise attack in France near Soissons and Gisry Torey targets. Tanks and infantry led the offensive under rolling artillery, capturing guns, prisoners, and material as German resistance weakened in several sectors.
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Paris-Soissins
Fragmented Standard News Bits and Notices
The page lists varied items including Franco American counter, hospital notes, a front outing in Butte, and Roosevelt references. It notes Japan’s Siberia intervention and a dental association effort. Montana boy among cantaltes, and a protecting case involving Young Roosevelt. Burglaries charged to a couple. Market notices and classified ads mention Hays at a convention and enemy alien property.
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Sum Raphis
Silverstein
Butte
Son of Roosevelt
Japan
Siberia
Dental Association
Hastorial
Cneral News
Montana
Roosevelt
von Hudendont
Hays
American Troops Hold Point in South Advance
Amid stiff resistance, advancing American units pressed forward, with several positions briefly halted by entrenched defenders. Despite delays at key objectives, reconnaissance and flanking actions kept the assault moving toward the southern sector.
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Frst
Ives
Vielows
American Peril Decided Menace Across Nations
In July 19 reports several South papers comment on the danger of American peril and its perceived menace abroad. The fragments reference concerns about France and dismissive replies to officials, noting ongoing unrest and threats to stability as observers weigh the consequences of distant conflicts.
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Uly
France
Ean Steersaes
French Troops Break German Resistance Near Courchamp
Paris reports that German resistance at Courchamps northwest of Chateau Thierry has been broken by French troops. Eighteen enemy machine guns were captured, per Havas dispatch.
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Paris
Courchamps
Chateau
Thierry
Havas
Correspor
Humerous
Ines
French American Forces Counter Offensive On The Marne
Berlin via London reports a French and American counter offensive between the Aisne and the Marne. French and American troops attacked with strong forces and tanks, capturing ground as reserves entered the battle late today.
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Berlin
London
Marne
Aisne
Lieutenant Roosevelt May Be German Prisoner
New York reports a cable message indicating Lieutenant Roosevelt may have been captured by German forces after an aerial engagement. The notice cites Col. Theodore Roosevelt receiving word through his son in law Surgeon Major Richard Derby currently in Paris confirming the potential capture.
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Roosevelt
New York
A. Cable
Tie Father
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Sid
Abatogay
Richard Derby
Paris
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