Senator Clark Praises Columbia Gardens Work at Rotary Lunch
Senator Clark told Butte Rotarians at Columbia Gardens that pride in developing the park surpasses other philanthropic efforts. He credited J. R. Wharton for the gardens and noted war support, Montana's contribution, and the need to keep farmers productive. The gathering, with nearly 200 Rotarians, toured the grounds after lunch on the pavilion veranda overlooking the play area.
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Clark
Buite Rotary Club
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Senator Clark
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Butte
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W. J. Matthews
Stotary Club
Rotary Club
Charles F._ Chapman
Robert Metcalf
John. O'Neill
William Lutey
Charles H. Lane
Wharton
Hutte Street
Allied Aviators Do Notable Work on French Line
Associated Press reports Allied aviators harassed German offensive columns on the French line. Air crews provided continuous reconnaissance and artillery coordination, delivering crucial information under heavy fire. In Champagne, planes aided transport and observed frontline movements, while observers noted significant losses among German crossing attempts and the French response.
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Associated Press
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Splendid “Co
Champagne
Marne
Lihe
Deluded Hun Learns First Lesson in Warfare
War briefing notes describe Allied observer accounts of early battles, noting missteps by German forces and cautious tactics from American troops. The report highlights evolving strategies, terrain challenges, and the impact on advancing lines.
German press notes cautious view on Marne offensive
Amsterdam reports German commentators differ from earlier offensives and voice guarded optimism. Berlin papers suggest strategy remains unclear, with Ardenne noting possible broader attack beyond Rheims and Cologne Gazette citing sizable prisoner counts but no total surprise. The Deutsches Tages Zeitung says von Hindenburg leads and Entente defenses weaken, while Vossische Zeitung warns surprise still difficult to achieve.
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Marne
Baron von Atedenne
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Attek
Rheims
Fatherland
Deutsches ‘Tages Zeitung
von Hinderparas
Cologne
Entente
Germans suffer enormous losses near Marne in two days
The Matin reports 60 000 German casualties in two days of fighting south of the Marne. Four German divisions were completely wrecked and 20 support divisions took part in the battle. Clemenceau reports good health after a recent visit. An aerial machine was shot at near the northeast isle, then went out to sea.
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Havas
Marne
London
Loss of Roosevelt Is Quickly Avenged
Paris reports in Stars and Stripes that Lieutenant Roosevelt, first American lost in the Champagne battle, is mourned as Allied air forces answer with aggressive action. American aviators helped locate enemy batteries, contested German lines, and claimed several air victories while supporting ground operations last Sunday through Tuesday.
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Paris
Stara and Stripes
Leutenant Roosevelt
Champagne
Reading Is Gratified By News From France
Washington July 18 Lord Tent British ambassador to the United States expressed to the Associated Press his gratification at a Franco American offensive between Chateau Thierry and Soissons and praised the able work of the American troops. He said the news was greatly gratifying and matched the expectations held by allied leaders.
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Lord Tent
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Soissons
London
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Times
Iberia
Great Britain
France
Siberia
Berlin discounts Allied successes in new high tide of war
Rerun from London reports General headquarters communications on the Marne front. German forces under von Boêm say they fought heavily with reinforcements from UK divisions. After hours of artillery prep the enemy launched a united counterattack but by evening the battle favored Germany. The enemy suffered heavy losses and was driven from small positions, with limited penetration southeast of Marcouill and unsuccessful attempts to contest the northern river bank.
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General Headquarters
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Marne
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Distinguished Service Cross for Walter Flannery in WWI rescue
General Pershing awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieut. Walter R. Flannery of Pittsburg for swimming the Marne under heavy fire on June night and rescuing wounded soldiers escaped from German captors. He recently received the French War Cross. Other DS Crosses were awarded to Lieut. Josey Brow, Serat James Hyde, Corp. Henry Willard for gallant actions in Helleborest and to Sergt. Charles Cunningham for driving off an enemy raid in Alsace after being wounded.
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Associated Press
Lorraine
Pershing
Walter R. Flannery
Pittsburg
Marne
Solds
Flannery
Pers Shing
Josey Brow
James Hyde
Henry‘ Willard
Helleatood
Charles Cunningham
Alsace
German Troops in France and Flanders Sleep on Posts
British raids and bombardments have exhausted German troops in parts of the trenches in Flanders and in France. Captured orders reveal soldiers sleeping at posts, showing demoralization. Behind the front activity continues, but infantry actions stay quiet.
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Flanders
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Japan to Intervene in Siberia Report
London reports rush of discussion in Japan over potential intervention in Siberia. Tokio dispatch notes parties split on action though America urged joint intervention. Advisers delay decisions due to positions of Takino and Hara amid tense council deliberations.
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London
Important developments in Siberia dispatches limit troops
Reports from Washington and Peking reflect ongoing changes in Allied forces in Siberia as nations debate troop movements and joint action. The elder statesmen heard a government report on troop deployment while forecasts of a larger allied presence circulate, with Vladivostok as a key staging area.
W. W. Defense Continues Tale At Espionage Trial
July 18 report from The Industrial World describes testimony in a trial of 101 members of the IWW. Joseph Davis of Spokane says 95 percent of the firefighting crews under him were IWW members on strike and forced to work under government employ. IWW secretary Bert Basnet denies ever hearing of expulsions for joining the army. G Vanderveer, defense counsel, cites internal trial relations from the Colorado strike and Lawrence Massachusetts railway worker turmoil.
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Oula
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Joseph’ Davis
Spokane
Wash
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Turin
Bert Basnet
Ans Tyle
G. Vanderveer
Indure
Colorado
Lawrence
Mass
Hillyard of Colorado Head Out of the Party
Denver July 18 Congress man Ben C Hillyard representative of Colorado First district was read out of the Democratic party by a resolution passed by the county assembly of his party at a meeting here today. The move aims to dominate candidates in the coming sections.
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Ben C. Hillyard
Colorado
County Assembly
French American Forces Push Gala At Aisne Front
Paris July 18 French and American forces launched a major attack along the Aisne River line extending into the Badeau region. The operation, supported by U S troops, made initial gains near Belleau Wood and Torey while pushing the German positions back south of the Aisne salient.
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Vesle
Foch
Yarne
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Torey
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Chateau Thierry
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Hignon River
Marne Salient
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