Allied Forces Advance on the Marne Front in World War I
London reports say American troops captured Jaulgonne on the north bank of the Marne and advanced with 300 prisoners taken. Franco American forces push between the Aisne and Ourcq while French seize ground around Crissoles and Oulchy le Chateau as battles along the Marne valley continue with artillery fire affecting crossings.
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London
Jaulgonne
Marne
Vandiers
Chaesins
Preolup
Aisne
Ourcq
Allies Closing the Pocket in Soissons Sector
Paris dispatch reports Oulchy-Le-Chateau fallen to Allied forces with more gains near Soissons as Mangin tightens grip on Mont-de-Paris. Germans fight to avoid being trapped in the Rhine–Soissons pocket, with renewed withdrawals and preparations to defend Fismes.
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Webb Miller
Paris
Oulchy-Le-Chateau
Soissons
Chateau-Thierry
Mangin
Mont-de-Paris
Alliegz
Rheimse-Soissons
Athens County Drops 217 Men to Camp Sherman
Athens honors 217 draftees in July call the largest from the county surpassing 144 in May. Deferments were reversed for 32 farmers and five volunteers joined today. Names include Raymond Foreman Athens Clarence Ezra Wolfe New Marshfield and many others. Crowds line Court Street as all boards move to Armory and await the special train.
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Athens County
Sherman
Roy Cline
Hezekiah Griffin
Clyde Casson Dean
Harry Dow Bobo
James McGlone
Court Street
Raymond Foreman
Athens
Ross Howard
R. D
Clarence Ezra Wolfe
New Marshfield
Leslie Oswald Dabrits
Carbondale
Jesse Vinton Meeks
Pratts Fork
Amos L. Driggs
R. PD
James Emerson Coen
Stewart Howard Vorkes Gillogly
Delaware
Benjamin
French Advance in Picardy Takes Three Villages
Paris reports that French forces on a three mile front north of Montdidier captured three villages and took 300 prisoners. Allied bombardment narrows the German withdrawal corridor in the Rheims Soissons pocket as only a seven mile passage remains.
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Paris
War Office
Montdidier
Picardy
Rheime- Soissons
Fereen Tardenois
Huns Falling Back on Vesle
German retreat northward from the Marne continues by night under burning villages and torches as they move toward the Vesle river. Allied aviators report heavy traffic on the road below Bazoches near the Vesle, about sixteen miles north of the Marne.
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Marne
Horiz
Vesle
Bazoches
Fismes
Tractor accident leaves Harry Armitage badly hurt near Athens
Harry Armitage was driving a Fordson on his farm west of Athens near Armitage Junction when the tractor toppled, pinning him and breaking his hips. He was rushed to Columbus by special train with his wife and mother after receiving initial care from Dr. J. L. Henry. exact injuries were not yet known. A separate note mentions a new war weapon: a sword with a revolver in its hilt.
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Harry Armitage
Athens
Armitage Junction
Harry
Columbus
Hocking Valley
J. L. Henry
Armitages
Armitage
William Armitage
Henry
Benes
Boy Scouts to Receive Preston Flag Tonight
The flag presented by Mr. F. L. Preston will be presented to the Boy Scouts this evening at 7 o'clock. All three troops meet at the Presbyterian Church at 6 30 and proceed to Mr. Preston's residence on College Street for the ceremony. Senior Patrol Leader Dayton Wise will accept the flag for the troops and short addresses may follow. An exhibition drill will occur on College Street and the public is invited.
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F. L. Preston
Boy Scouts
Presbyterian Church
College Street
Miners Again Quit Work at Canaanville
The Canaanville mine again ceased operations today as a full equipment train sat on the siding and men did not go in. The company says it is not yet informed why the workers returned home after taking their dinner pails. Sub District President Snyder is being informed of the matter.
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Sub District
Snyder
Marine Casualty List Reports 23 Deaths and 105 Casualties
Twenty three Marine casualties today include four killed in action three dead of wounds fifteen severely wounded and one missing in action. Notable losses include W. W. Lowry of Cleveland killed in action and Corporal G. G. Daneworth of Harrison wounded. General Pershing lists total 105 casualties with twenty four killed in action and sixty seven severely wounded. Sergeant L. Gilbert of Niles killed in action and Private W. Skulkey of Cincinnati among the severely wounded.
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United Press
Washington
W. W. Lowry
Cleveland
G. G. Daneworth
Harrison
Ohio
Pershing
L. Gilbert
Niles
W. Skulkey
Cincinnati
Western Front Map Shows Allied Counter Offensive
The map outlines the general battle line on the western front with Soissons and Rheims marking a contested segment. Allied troops aim to shorten the line between these points to relieve pressure on Rheims during the counter blow strategy.
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Soissons
Rheims
Allies Hold This Rail Center Against German Drive
Report suggests Allied forces contain a German push at a rail hub, shaping the southern edge of a major counteroffensive. Chateau Thierry marks the southerly point of the July 18 offensive, with rail access adding strategic value.
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Chateau Thierry
Roosevelt Declines Governor Candidacy Amid War Work
Oyster Bay New York July 23 Colonel Roosevelt says he has no time to consider running for New York governor as he remains deeply engaged in war related matters. He disclosed the stance in a message to Attorney General Lewis who had offered to withdraw from the nomination if Roosevelt would enter the race.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York State
Lewis
Quill Ends Role as Messenger News Representative
George S. Thompson known as Quill has voluntarily severed his connection with the Messenger as news representative at Gloucester. The move spares him explaining to friends who may have news for the Messenger. A suitable replacement will be on the job within a few days.
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George S. Thompson
The
Messenger
Gloouster
Mr. Thompson
British Advances in Northern Fronts Reported
British troops made slight advances in Picardy and Flanders zones, improving positions south of Hebuterne and near Hamel north of Albert between Morris and Meteren. Five enemy airplanes destroyed and five British aircraft lost, per the British air board.
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London
Picardy
Flanders
Haig
Hebuterne
Hamel
Albert
Morris
Meteren
British Air Board
French ace Fonck extends total to 56 aircraft downed
Lieutenant Reno Fonck, a leading French ace, reports success with two German planes shot down on July 18, two on July 18 and three on July 19. Six of the downed machines fell in flames, giving Fonck an official total of fifty six aircraft.
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Paris
Reno Fonck
Fonck
British RAF to Tour Midwest Cities by Air
Brigadier General Lee and fellow RAF officers will tour major midwestern cities next month under American sponsorship. They will perform air fighting stunts and give lectures to promote advanced flying training for young aviators. The journey begins in Indianapolis around August 14 and visits Cincinnati Dayton Columbus Cleveland Buffalo Detroit Toledo Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Des Moines Omaha Kansas City and St Louis, concluding early September.
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United Press
Washington
Lee
Royal Air Force
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Toledo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Gasley Heads Athens Gas Company After Marriage
W. A. Casley becomes agent and superintendent of the Athens Gas Company after the marriage and resignation of Miss Ida Bowser today. Casley has led the company for over fifteen years and knows all service branches and local lines. Miss Helen Cooksey remains as bookkeeper and Miss Clara Bowser comes from Logan to aid in the office.
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W. A. Casley
Athens Gas Company
Ida Bowser
Casley
Athens
Missa Bowser
Helen Cooksey
Clara Bowser
Logan
Trade unionists push to maintain wage rates with cost of living
British trade unionists demand that standard wages be kept in line with rising living costs. They urge employers to adjust pay to reflect inflation and protect workers from erosion of purchasing power.
Yankees Use Gold Steel On The Hun Freely
July 23 dispatch describes Allied progress in France with American forces advancing on a five mile front between Griselles and Beru rt. French and American units push east of Chateau-Thierry and along the Marne while Germans make a desperate stand between Olchy Le Chateau and Solssons in an artillery duel as infantry engage in bayonet charges and prisoners are taken with revived camaraderie.
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Fred 8
Ferguson
France
Solosus-Rheims Salient
Griselles
Berurt
Germain
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Rheims
Oulchy-Le-Chateau
Solo
Turkey Says Full Duty If Ottoman Troops Involved
Washington dispatch reports Turkey pledges full duty toward the United States if Turkish troops are found responsible for anti American outrages at Tabritz. Turkey aims to avoid war by offering reparations. Sweden’s foreign office told the State Department Turkey is still investigating but facing communication problems.
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Washington
Turkey
United States
Tabritz
Swedish Foreign Office
State Department
Physical requirement lowered for draftees in draft
Washington on July 23 reports lowered physical standards for drafted men with a minimum height of 60 inches and minimum weight of 110 pounds. Instructions to medical advisory boards authorize certification for general military service for registrants meeting these limits. Regular army minimum height stays at 62 inches.
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Washington
Garment workers strike in Cleveland seeks wage rise
Cleveland July 23 Five thousand garment workers walked out today demanding union recognition and a wage increase averaging about thirty percent. The strike involves forty employers.
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United Press
Cleveland
Justice probes vast Army contracts fraud ring
New York July 23 teen men were under arrest as civilian inspectors from the ermaster's department face possible action next in a widening Justice Department probe. Hundreds of thousands of defective raincoat contracts tainted by fraud have been uncovered and more closures affecting army orders clothing soldiers' equipment and supplies may follow. Many officers at various ranks are under investigation with some majors and colonels involved. Justice officials declined to say how widespread bribery is but noted millions of dollars in goods delivered on suspect contracts.
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UNI
New York
Uly
Ermaster’s Department
Department of Justice
Army
Banks in Athens Close at Noon on Market Days
All business houses in Athens will close at noon during July and August, and banks in Athens will close each Thursday at noon. Institutions named include Bank of Athens, N. B. A. Athens National Bank, and Security Savings Bank. Count Hertling, the German imperial cellar, has recovered from illness and resumed his duties.
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Athens
Banks of
Bank of Athens N. B. A
Athens National Bank Security Savings Bank
Amsterdam
Count Hertling
Main Lehtanaraaeel
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Charles Grant Bolin
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Theodore Hawk Wingett
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