Debris and debris carpeted streets of Chateau Thierry
Reporter Edwin L. James recalls entering Chateau Thierry with American troops after seven weeks of German occupation. He describes a city scarred by war, with debris laden streets, barricades fifteen feet high, and a quiet, uncanny calm as Allied forces moved in, while recalling prior battles and the Marne front.
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France
Chateau Thierry
Ansious
Teron
Paris
Marne
Villort
Ius
Carnot Place
Rue Carnot
The Standard’s World Cable Service Offer
The Standard promotes its daily cable reports by James Duranty and Gibbs with New York Times and Chicago Tribune ties. It urges readers to subscribe, offering 80 cents a month or $9 yearly in advance.
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James, Duranty
Gibbs
Standard
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Walter Duranty
The
Aftermath of Battle in a War Torn City
A first hand recount describes street ruins on Rue Ca and the damaged cathedral while civilians endure. Residents, including 87 year old Mme De Prey, sheltered German wounded and the center remains severely harmed though much of the city is habitable. Reports note restoration notices issued to former inhabitants.
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Rue Ca
Littie
Mme. de Prey
Fred Cheeks
Marne
Rue Carnot
Fickert charges want Wilson letter on Mooney case
Sacramento dispatch says District Attorney Charles M. Fickert of San Francisco sent a letter to Governor Stephens seeking the presidents communications about the Mooney trial. An accompanying affidavit claims the mediation commission was told Mooney had a fair trial but that the federal administration aimed to suppress radicals. The item also notes W. W. conspiracy testimony and a Lake Carriers strike warning.
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Sacramento
Cal
Charles M. Fickert
San Francisco
Sacramento Bee
William D. Stephens
Wilson
Thomas J. Mooney
Fickert
Mediation Commission
Mooney
Felix Frankfurther
Commission
Federal ‘Administration
Cate
Rustice
United
Boche in Pocket Facing Disaster
War dispatch from July 25 details German efforts to retreat from the Marne salient under French pressure. It cites limited rail and road lines, the strategic aim to salvage forces with minimal loss, and the crucial role of Allied air power to disrupt German transport at Fismes, Fere, Coulonges, and Ville en Tardenois.
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Walter Duranty
New York Times
Marne
Hindenburg
Foch
Alance
Chateau ‘Thierry
Chateau’ ‘Thierry
Fismes
Fere
Coulonges
Ville En Tardenois
Lieutenant Forrest Promoted to Captain
A telegram from Lieut Samuel Guy Forrest of the Fourteenth Infantry notes his promotion to captain. Forrest, a long‑serving soldier who joined at the outbreak of the Spanish American War, earned his rise from the ranks and served three years in the Philippines. He is well regarded among officers and men with Captain Bradley.
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Samuel “Guy. Forrest
Fourteenth Infantry
Butte
George Wright
Spokane
Forrest
Soncin Claw
Eal Lang
Philippines
Bradley
Salt Lake City Fire Department Resignation Global Action
Salt Lake City announcment reports the city commission accepting the entire fire department force resignation after a petition for a $20 monthly wage hike. The commission approved a $15 raise instead, and the blanket resignation was set to take effect July 28.
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Entire Fire Department OF
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Utah
City Commission
Whole Energies Protect Retreat in Allied Counteroffensive
The article describes German forces concentrating all energies to protect a retreat while counterattacking to cover withdrawal. Allied pressures from three fronts make the German position untenable, as Petain’s prudence and Foch’s bold strategy turn a diversion into a decisive counteroffensive. Credit is given to Petain and Foch for the victory, elevating their standing with Joffre.
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Petain
Foch
Sugar Ration Cut Promised By Federal Administration
A federal food administration note foresees sugar allowances slashing in half for manufacturers and dealers, though individual three pound portions stay the same. Consumers may soon feel the effect if dealers cut supplies, urging picnics and entertainments to avoid sugar. Also notes rivers by volume, with the Amazon discharging the most, followed by the St Lawrence, including length and width details.
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Federal Food Administration
Food Administration
Amazon
St Lawrence
St. Lawrence
State Heads in TV to Creet Sohn Ban Montana War Call
Montana plans to mobilize about 4500 men next month as Adjutant General Greenan states enlistment boards halted for incoming drafts. Governor Stewart and Gen Kenley praise aviation leads John D. Ryan and other officials as Montana reiterates support for war effort and American ideals.
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Montana
America
W. Stewart
Reenan
Butte
John D. Ryan
Stewart
Kenley
Greenan
Schwab calls emergency steel conference in New York
Charles M Schwab director general of the emergency fleet corporation urged a New York conference of major steel plant representatives to ensure government steel supplies. He noted the war program requires 4,000,000 tons of steel annually. Also, the Star liner Justicia was attacked off Ireland by German submarines while escorted by destroyers.
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Army
Navy
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Mour State
Greenan
RYE
Philade
Charles M. Schwab
New York
BBE SD Pes
Justicia
Ireland
British Admiralty
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Chicago
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Ike
International Paper Company
New Hampshire
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War Labor Board
C. A. Crocker
TM Guerin
Washington
Shipping Board Today
Lake Seas Men's Union
Lake Carriers’ Association
John A. Shelton
Sand Point
Idaho
Dead Eye Dick's Cafe
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the Shamrock
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