Nearly Million Engaged in Fierce Soissons Rheims Battle
German forces hurled almost a million men into the battle from Soissons to Rheims and fought a sweeping counterattack along a circular front. Allied lines hold but with several local retreats as Americans and French crews fight to steady the front. The German high command signals heavy divisions engaged and aims to seize a decisive position while Paris and London read the situation differently.
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Associated Press
Soissons
Rheims
Soissone
Marne
Rupprecht
Chateau ‘Thier- Ty
Huskies Fight Spirit Shaped by War News
Wartime dispatch notes Americans rising to combat role as Kaiser misjudged the nation's readiness. Cabled reports from war correspondents across major newspapers praise the fighting will and brave record of the U S troops in the world struggle.
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America
Star War Correspondents
The Standard War Service Ad Encourages Sharing
A brief ad page urges readers to spread The Standard to friends and neighbors who are not subscribers. It emphasizes that The Standard's war service is best and encourages passing the paper along to widen readership.
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Standard
Frontline Struggles Across Martennes-Tardenois Front
Allied forces faced repeated assaults by French British and American troops along the Oureq and Martennes-Tardenois sectors. The enemy pressed heavy attacks, was repulsed with losses, and extended efforts east of Fere-en-Tardenois while suffering sharp counterattacks near Bois Meuntere and near Berthea.
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Merrit
Vrisny
Champagne
Mont Fiestel
Berthea
American lads on Italian front arrive in good spirits
American troops arrive at the Italian base in Northern Italy in excellent condition and high spirits. The Italians welcome them openly with the commanding officer and his son helping set up, planes dropping colored papers reading Viva Wilson, and the American Red Cross establishing a small hospital at the base.
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Associated
Prese
Maly
Italy
Viva Wilson
American Red Cross
Berlin reports new Allied battles near Rheims
Berlin, via London, July 30. The German daily report on the fighting north of the Oureq and southwest of Rheims says Allied forces including French, British and Americans attacked in strength but were repulsed with heavy losses along the front. Heavy assaults against the Hartennes Fere en Tardenois line failed, and thrusts east of Fere en Tardenois and southwest of Rheims were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Berlin
London
Oureq
Rheims
Hartennes - Fere - En - Tarden
Fere-en-Tardenois
Australians Capture Merris in German Advance
London reports Field Marshal Haig says Australian forces seized the village of Merris southwest of Ypres. Patrols of the first Australian division entered German lines during the night, surrounded and captured the village, taking 169 prisoners and several trench mortars and machine guns with light casualties. Additional prisoners were taken at Nieppe as enemy artillery pounded new positions at Merris.
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London
Merris
Ypres
Haig
Nieppe
Merri
Allied advances hold ground amid German counterattacks
Paris dispatch reports northeast of Fere en Tardenois Allied troops held and extended gains in Sergy despite several German counterattacks. German efforts to retake St Euphraise southwest of Rheims failed, with only a slight advance to the west noted. Front-wide reports say no other major developments.
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Paris
Ferewn-Tardenois
Sergy
St. Euphraise
Teheims
Ouregome
Fere-on-Tardenois
Rheims
Sdes
Imortance
Air-Raid Attack and Aerial Duel Reported On Aisne Front
AP dispatch from the Aisne Marne front notes two German airmen with machine gunners attacking a supply train near Sersy. They were repelled by anti-aircraft fire, later attacking a dressing station. An American aviator arrived, engaged from above, but both planes collided and crashed with crew losses. The report underscores heavy combat with Prussian guards counterattacks.
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Associated Press
Aiene-Marne
Sersy
Progress in face of hot blast of Hung
General narrative describes American forces advancing through wheat fields under heavy German resistance. Hand to hand fighting erupts at farm buildings while artillery and German barrage rattle across the line. Sergt Louis Loew of Sioux City, Iowa, kills and captures several Germans, with harsh toll on German guards and officers.
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Ilere
Tavariana
Wen
Jong Kaps
Rietzler and Gorky Peace Points in War Outlook
The article notes Rietzler as a controversial figure, seen as a safe but little known conciliator, amid pan-German opposition. It lists Maxim Gorky’s seven peace points including no western annexations, validity of existing treaties with Russia and Romania, self determination, Belgium’s fate to a peace congress, Balkan settlement, free seas with canal dismantling, and return of German colonies. It also reports Montgomery Grove’s warning that Finland may be drawn into the war with Germany and could depart soon.
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Maxim Gorky
Germany
West
Russia
Romania
Belgium
Balkan
Free Seas
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Montgomery Grove
Helsingfors
Finland
Greater Revenue From Broad Tax Plan Increases
Washington July 20 The house ways and means committee tentatively agreed on a 10 percent tax on gross sales of automobiles piano players grapho phones sporting goods cosmetics patent medicines cameras and similar articles to raise up to 3 million in revenue The plan would tax motor trucks at half the rate citing business use and a 5 percent tax on original transactions There was no gasoline tax and cigar consumption is rising Montana farmers seek 60 000 000 from the United States per The incomparable Chicago Heral d.
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Washington
House
Ways and Ineans Committee
Montana
United States
Chicago
After Attack American Win In Fierce Counterattack
A long, chaotic wartime report describes brutal fighting around Serigny and Sergy with shifting control, American and German forces trading ground along the Oureq and Vesle sectors. It notes German guard divisions, large ammo dumps in the Nesle woods, air battles with 60 German aircraft, and a suggested German plan to pull back toward the Vesle while challenging Allied advances.
Relief 15 in sight for the drought struck Montana
Governor Stewart of Montana and Senator Myers plan to meet the secretary of agriculture in Washington to seek relief for drought hit farmers in Northern Montana. A $5,000,000 loan fund was reportedly placed at the secretary's disposal for Montana and other drought sufferers for two years. Postmaster appointments in Montana include Louise J. Hastabrook and Lewis B. Richmond. Dr. G. Biddell was commissioned as flat lieutenant in the medical corps.
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Standard
Washington
Stewart
Montana
Myers
Secretary of Agriculture
Louise J. Hastabrook
Horton
Anna M. Olsen
Lewis B. Richmond
Sykes
Lela M. Hardy
Atney G. Biddell
Hennessy Building
Butte
Medical Corps
Editors of Montana Miles City Next Week
Miles City prepares for the Montana Press association meeting from Aug 6 to 7 with a week of entertainment. A carnival atmosphere combines open house events, shows, and a special press dinner at the Oliver hotel. The Montana Good Roads and Automobile associations plan to convene on the final day, inviting all editors to participate.
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Montana
Miles City
Cris
S. Werved
tiesTadien
Olize
Presse
Ign
Sie
Railroad Commission Seeks Free Livestock Hauling
Helena July 20 The Montana railway commission asked Director General McAdoo to grant free hauling of live stock feed to drought struck Montana counties from Idaho Wyoming Colorado and Minnesota points Otherwise the commission says 40 percent of the livestock in the state will be shipped out
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Helena
Montana, Railway Commission
McAdoo
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Minnesota
Bennion Reappointed as Montana Athletics Coach
Boreman July 30 Fred Bennion has been secured again as coach for athletics in Montana state Sollee for the coming year He had planned to take up other work but returns to his former role He is popular with students and with high school visitors to the state Freshmen will play on college teams as many athletic students have entered military service War efforts will not curb athletics but inter scholastic games will be encouraged and major sports teams will be maintained
Montana Men Get Commissions in Army Units
St. Paul dispatch reports Joseph Storkan of Medicine Lake Montana commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps. Washington dispatch lists Bert L. Cole of Miles City and Harold K. N. Thompson of Great Falls commissioned second lieutenants in aviation service. Cole at Carruthers field and Thompson at Kelly field.
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St. Paul
Aunn
Joseph Storkan
Medicine Lake
Mont
Medical Reserve Corps
Washington
Pioneer Press
Bert L. Cole
Miles City
Harold K. N. ‘Thompson
Great Falls
Aviation
Dispatch
Cole
Carruthers Field
Thompson
Kelly Field
Transfer Gree ks Case to Butte Court
Two Butte Greeks Louis Christoff and George Toleas charged with failure to register for the draft were transferred to the Butte term of the federal court by Judge George M. Bourquin. Bond set at $200 each. Also notes slight advances in electric light rates at Medicine Lake Homestead and Bainville in Sheridan county. R. J. Moore of Glasgow announced candidacy for Congress on the Republican ticket in the Second district.
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Louis Christoff
George Toleas
Butte
Federal
George M. Bourquin
Helena
Medicine Lake
Homestead
Bainville
Sheridan County
State Public Utilities Commission
J. Moore
Congress
R. J. Moore
Glasgow
Gunfire near Front Street wounds chief machinist
Jasper Barker chief machinist of Bhauneesy & Ralph Automobile company was shot in the groin and critically injured late last night near Front Street and Utah Avenue. John Burke an admitted I W W fought with Barker s ally Toy Martin a friend of Barker s fired a .22 revolver and Barker fell Burke was arrested and jailed on charges of first degree assault.
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Bhauneesy &Ralph
Automobile
Pany
John Burke
Front Street
Utah Avenue
Barker
St. James’ Hospital
Toy Martin
South
Wyoming Street
Burke
The
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Summer School At Montana State College Ends Successfully
Six week summer session at Montana State College attracted over 200 attendees with teachers and instructors from across the state. Lectures by Dr. B. O. Sisson and Prof. Robert Glarke complemented courses in mechanics and literature. Rooms were scarce, prompting use of fraternity and sorority houses, while a campus club aided student services.
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Hamilton Hall
Prof
J. Holst
Montana
Galatine County
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Park County
Lincoln
Teton
Musselishell
Be Park
Prairie
Rosebud
Sheridan
Silver Bow
Stillwater
Se Teton
Toole
Valley
Yellowstone
Sisson
State University
Missoula
Robert Glarke
Dillon
Alice Ketchum
Flathead County
Workman Electrocuted in Tramway Mine
Mike Jurisies, 28, of 264 Park Street, was electrocuted in the Tramway mine shortly after being caught by an electric truck and an electric light. The lighting system was supposed to carry 110 volts and was controlled by the watch. Death was probably instantaneous, with a weak heart cited as a contributing factor due to the small current through the body.
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Mike Jurisies
Pant Park Street
Helena Backs City Water System Takeover
Helena reaches an $8,500 deal with T. C. and the Conrad Stanford company to own the water rights above Unionville and a dam there securing the entire water supply. The city council plans to avoid eye catching campaign disruptions while pursuing the measure.
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Helena
T. C
Conrad-Stanford Company
Unionville
Funeral of the late Grosso at North Meaderville
The funeral for the late Grosso son of Mr and Mrs Jasper Grosso will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence North Meaderville. A funeral procession will proceed to Holy Cross Cemetery where interment will take place.
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Voter Grosso
Tre Jasper Grosso
North
Meaderville
Ravier
Mars
Funeral for Mise Nettie Wood Scheduled This Wednesday
The funeral of the late Mise Nettie Wood will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Woodard funeral chapel. The Rev Te Reldotfelating will officiate with interment in Mountain View cemetery. World R White Power Director and Embalmer listed among officials.
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Nettie Wood
Mountain’ View
Funeral notices from multiple obituaries and services
The notices announce funeral plans for several individuals. Services include 8 o'clock morning masses at Sacred Heart church, interments at Holy Cross or Crone cemetery, and locations at homes on Mercury Street and other local streets. Some arrangements are pending further details from relatives or funeral homes.
Daniels and Bilboa Undertakers Park Street Butte
The obituary notes the funeral service for Elliott Tate, aged 1 year, held this morning with thanks extended to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral tributes after illness and death.
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Elliott
Tate
Filiott
Slater
Atary Rowney
Undertaker Alexander Fraser Funeral Notice Pending
The remaining details indicate the late Alexander Fraser is at Walsh's Dark lore with funeral notice to follow. Further information to be announced by the undertaker.
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Fraser
Alexander Fraser
Walsh
Puneral
Enforce Ordinance On Posting On Public And Private Property
Mayor Drybure vows strict enforcement of a city ordinance banning posting on buildings posts fences and similar structures. Also reported are a utility rate rise in Solena and a federal case in Helena involving Louis Baird who refused to show his registration card to an officer. The Great Northern station plan to transfer operations to the Northern Pacific station is announced in Butte.
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Drybure
Bants
Butte
Helena
Louis Baird
Mike O'Donnell
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