Allied Break Through at Fere-en-Tardenois and Surrounding Areas
French and American troops drive Germans from Fere-en-Tardenois and advance to the Ourcq, taking Ronchers and Vilere-Agron. The push creates a widened front between Soissons and Rheims with intense house by house fighting and German counterattacks repulsed.
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Lowell Mellett
Fere-en-Tardenois
Ourcq
Roncherss
Viller-Agron
Soissons
Rheims
Fere-en- Tardenois
Poilus
Bois-de-St. Uniere
Ville-en-Tardenois
Army Casualties Today Reach the 200 Mark
Washington July 29 General Pershing's casualty list today contained 199 names broken down as killed in action forty seven died of wounds seventeen died of disease four died of accident eleven wounded severely ninety three wounded degree undetermined seven missing in action twenty T Nick Akron died from accident Missing in action Lieutenants H G Mayes Charleston W Va and Wood B Wanamaker Columbus Ohio Privates B A Hanson Cleveland Ohio Jackson Martin Canton Ohio Previously reported as missing now wounded in action Privates H Christian Filbert W Va and Elmer Rehberger Cheviot Ohio Previously reported missing now reported sick in hospital Private J J Shea Cincinnati
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Washington
Pershing
T. Nick
Akron
H. G
Victory Sing at Ohio Field on Wednesday
Athens citizens will gather at the University Athletic field Wednesday at 7 30 PM to honor the local "boys" with a Liberty Chorus directed by Camp Sherman Y M C A secretary Frank Speck. The event, a song fest tied to National Council of Defense efforts, aims to attract thousands.
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Ohio Field
Athens
University
Frank Speck
Camp Sherman
Liberty
National Council of Defense
Columbus
Pierce couple welcome first child May Evelyn
Mr and Mrs Pierce announce the birth of their daughter May Evelyn on Sunday July 28 at Mill Street. The baby weighs eight pounds and is the couple’s first child.
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Pierce Mill Street
May Evelyn
Pierce
Boy Scouts Troop Three Meeting Tonight
The regular weekly meeting of Troop Three is set for this evening at 6:30. Mr. Weaver, formerly involved in Boy Scout work in Columbus, will attend and speak. All scouts are urged to attend, ideally in full uniform.
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Weaver
Columbus
Structural iron workers in Chicago gain new 87 percent scale
Chicago iron workers win a wage increase to 87 percent of the hourly scale. The new pay rate applies to structural iron workers across the city, reflecting a broader adjustment in the trades.
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Chicago
War Savings Stamp Orders Not To Be Duplicated
Countywide notice reassures residents who refused to sign order cards that pledge cards will not be enforced if order cards are signed. Some pledge cards lost or returned to wrong township. Trimble township reports War Savings Stamp sales of $18 537.
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Trimble
Plan to Let Soldiers Vote in Congressional Elections
President Wilson and Secretary Baker work on a plan to permit soldiers to vote in field during Congressional elections. The challenge stems from state voting machinery and the army's needs. The President hopes to announce a course soon after several discussions with Baker.
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Washington
Wilson
Baker
Allies Gain Three Miles On 20 Mile Front In France
London reports a three mile advance by French and American forces on a 20 mile front since Sunday noon. Allies hold the Rhiems Dor mans highway and north bank of the Ourcq. French and American troops push beyond the Ourcq with several towns seized as Pershing reports progress. North of the Marne no changes. four hundred prisoners taken yesterday.
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France
Nesle
Sergy
Fere-en-Tardenois
Ourcq
London
Rhiems-Dormans
Ardre
Serignes en-Nesse
Sergy and
Roncheres
Pershing
The
Marne
Serignes- en-Nesse
Ronscheress
Paris
French War Office
Comunique
Three Towns Take Washington Capture of
Three towns report a Washington action with the capture of a target on a July day. Details are sparse in the fragmented OCR, but the report centers on a notable operation involving Washington authorities and the involved towns. Further text would clarify locations, actors, and outcomes.
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Washington
A Broadway Revue at College Auditorium
A Broadway Revue unfolds in the College Auditorium next Thursday at 8 PM. Tickets priced at 25 cents.
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College Auditorium
City Payroll Lists Rat Catcher Cat for $29.20 Year
In Newton Massachusetts a cat appears on the city payroll as the official rat and mouse catcher earning $29.20 annually. The item highlights the quirky municipal expense and the animal’s claimed duties in pest control.
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Newton
Mass
Nephew of Mrs Chubb Killed in Action July 15
Frank Downer, nephew of Mrs. E W Chubb, was killed in action on the allied front July 15. He had previously served in the Philippines and had never visited his hometown, unlike his brother.
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E. W. Chubb
Frank Downer
Philippines
Attendance at First M. E. Sunday School tops six hundred
Sunday School drew over 600 attendees with 32 officers and teachers, 4 visitors, and 667 scholars. The record lists 212 women and 194 men, with 119 in the intermediate and 78 in the primary. largest classes include Prof Copeland 175 and Prof Dunkle 76. Total collection reached $19.07, with class 6 contributing $8.48.
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M. EB
Prof. Copeland
the Martzolff
Prof. Dunkle
Mr. Porter
Miss van Dyke
Bankers Here Will Aid China With Big Loan
Washington reports the State Department has reached an agreement with a group of American bankers to provide loan or loans to China. The bankers will be represented from different parts of the country and must cooperate with government policies. Banks must submit names to the department for approval along with loan terms. The department will aid in prompt representation and ensure execution of contracts by American citizens abroad.
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Washington
State Department
China
Bankéra
Department
Australian advance seizes German trenches at Ancre
London reports Australian troops advanced on a two mile front between the Ancre river capturing two first German trenches and taking 100 prisoners. General Haig sent word today.
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London
Ancre
Haig
Yankees Have Fat of Land at Their Disposal
United Press reports American troops marching through Italian cities on the way to the front receive continuous ovations with officials and crowds presenting flowers and souvenirs. Italian advances in Albania slow due to heat malaria fever and water scarcity.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Albania
Dragon Boat Festival Observed Across Chinese Streams
The Chinese observe their annual dragon boat festival dating back to 450 B C. Streams allow use of long dragon boats propelled by paddles, marking traditional races across water.
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China
Large number of women placed in federal jobs since February
About 30,000 women have been placed in positions through the Federal employment service since February 1, reflecting a broad expansion of women’s work opportunities. The figures indicate growing integration of women into federal work.
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Federal Employment Service
Paris Soldiers Request To Stay Till Battle Ends
The line from French troops along the Marne expresses they have been taking part in the fight and ask to remain until the battle is definitely settled, hoping to stick to the action through its outcome.
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Paris
Marne
Japanese Volunteers Reinforce Eastern Siberia Unites Forces
Moscow dispatch reports that Japanese volunteers have reinforced the fronts in Eastern Siberia aiding the Bolshevik government according to officials in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
You Make Me Feel So Foolish Song Hit
A Broadway venue announces a song titled You Make Me Feel So Foolish as a hit. The feature lists a next Thursday evening performance at 8 with a brisk, light-hearted tone.
Funeral services for M. F. Kabool held at Logan
The funeral for M. F. Kabool, 9, was held Saturday at 2 pm in the Block with a large crowd from Nelsonville Glouster and nearby areas. Burial followed at Union Cemetery. He had been a former Athens resident tied to a Court and State fruit store and later in Middieport. Notables included Dr Joe Laould H Sha¢ man New Lexington Ferris Ackle Ashland Ky James Basheer Chauncey. Ten cars in the funeral procession. Seats selling fast for A Way Revue at College Auditor next Thursday at 8.25 cts.
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M. F. Kabool
Logan
Union Cemetery
Nelsonville
Ing
Glouster
Joe Laould
H. Sha¢man
New Lexington
Ferris Ackle
Ashland Ky
James Basheer
Chauncey
Kabool
Athens
Court State Streets
Dieport
Union Street
Red Cross Keeps Open House Where Shells Are Flying
Maj. R. W. Davis recounts in France how Compiegne, a shelled town, became a Red Cross hub. The hotel served hot meals and coffee to thousands of soldiers, with two flags above a never‑shut door symbolizing aid amid retreat. Estimates of daily meals and lodging stretch to tens of thousands as soldiers passed through.
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RED Cross
Compiegne
Military Affairs Department
America
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Fontenow
Pais
LE Plessier
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Tardenois
Yvesla
Cratillon
Sun Marie
Bligny
Ouilly
Miles
Courgogne
Ibouilly
Chateau-Thierry
Terre-en-Tardenois
Buzancy
Mery-Premecy
Fismes IS
John de Gandt
Fismes
Vesie
Qureq
Maj
R. W. Davis
Maj. Davis
Englewood
N. J
American Red Cross
I. Les Compiegne
Red Cross Oasis
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