Advantag e of the fighting on the west front rests with allied troops
Allied forces press the German lines along the Soissons to Rheims salient with heavy counterattacks failing to halt the advance. Americans and French drive toward Epieds and Trugny Epieds, securing key villages and pushing beyond Courpoil as German efforts to retreat falter. The Marne front shows renewed Allied gains while German rear guard actions slow progress.
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Hunger Stalks Among the Huns in This Battle
British dispatch from France on July 23 details German Seventh Army failures to manage rations amid Foch counteroffensive. It cites pillaging, collapse of fixed rationing, and troops and officers invading stores, with hunger spreading beyond front lines and guards insulted by some officers.
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German peace offer seen as camouflaged move
Washington reports say Berlin plans to present peace terms via Spain and push for a round table discussion. Officials note Wilson’s conditions for peace, including restoring Alsace Lorraine and Belgium, clash with German aims to retain spoils from Russia and Romania. The Vienna Vorwaerts is cited as echoing socialist lines.
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Wages Boost for Railroad Shopmen Under McAdoo Plan
Washington reports railroad shopmen will receive 68 cents an hour with eight hour days from August 1 1918 and time and a half for overtime Sundays and holidays. Back pay will be issued as calculated. The pay rise covers about 000 men nationwide with an estimated impact near ten million dollars annually. foremen receive higher bases.
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Former Heir Apparent Alexis Romanofe Dead
A report notes the death of Alexis Romanofe once described as heir apparent. The item captures a tech background and ties to Moscow and Berlin, with a brief forecast of generally fair conditions in Montina.
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Moscow
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Allied troops in Today's Standard rest and retreat
Hegan and General Kentey report allied positions at Hhtte as German peace prospects appear distant. Rail damage and shop labor issues touch railroad operations while the federal labor bureau expands woodwork tasks. Mercury signals enlistment push and Mormon observances alongside local announcements from Butte.
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Woolwich Arsenal Workers Threaten Action Over Drafts
London workers in the Woolwich arsenal endorsed a bold pledge from the London district of engineering trades. They vow to stay at munition factories even if strikes occur, and to replace strikers with skilled workers drafted into the army, opposing government explanations.
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Dates Set for Next Liberty Loan Drive
Washington announces the treasury aims to run the fourth Liberty loan campaign in a three week period from September 28 to October 19. The drive will be shortened from four weeks to curb mid campaign interest slump.
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Treasury
Campain
Portugal Signals Active War Role and Vatican Ties
Lisbon July 24 President Sidinio Paes opened parliament praising the army and navy and stating negotiations are underway for a more active Portuguese participation in the war. He justified reestablishing diplomatic relations with the Vatican and reported ongoing reports of cordial friendship with the Iberian republic.
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Portugal
Sidinio Paes
Vatican
One Big Show Kaiser Missed to His Sorrow
Edwin reports from New York Times on July 24 about Kaiser Wilhelm touring Chateau Thierry on June 3 4 as German troops advanced toward Paris. The article describes American counterattacks near Belleau Wood and Thiolet Belleau areas, wrecked villages, battles, and the grim aftermath with German and American casualties and battlefield scenes. The piece emphasizes the Kaiser's failed spectacle and the brutal toll of fighting north of Chateau Thierry.
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Severe fighting and allied gains south of Orz
Severe fighting reported south of Ors during the latest Allied operations. British and French forces advanced amid heavy artillery activity near Armentieres and Rheims, taking numerous prisoners from enemy shock divisions. German efforts to shield retreats failed to stop Allied momentum as battles continued over the past two days. London reports show month end figures and a mourning period ordered for former Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
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le Pere Wood
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Aviation fields named by Maj. Gen. Xenley on Long Island
Four new aviation fields on Long Island are named after American aviators Maj. John Purroy Mitchel, Maj. Raoul Lufbery, Lieut Col. Henry Damm, and Lieut. Col. G. Chappean who were killed in action. The naming was announced by Maj. Gen. WL Xenley in Washington, head of aviation.
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Raoul Lufbery
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