French Advances Reported in Aisne Marne Salient
London reports amid rumors that British troops have breached German defenses toward Fismes between Rheims and Soissons and that French forces pushed further along the Aisne Marne salient. French HQ says troops are within three miles of Fere-en-Tardenois, a key German communications hub daily shelled and bombed by Entente air forces.
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London
Filmes
Rheims
Soissons
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Fismes
Aisne-Marne
France
Ottawa
Fere-en-Tardenois
210 German Divisions On Western Front Now Engaged
From January to July 24, 210 German divisions were engaged on the western front after Russian defections. By July, front lines widened from Rheims to the Aisne with over 40 divisions in action and many reserves strained. The report notes Allied attacks and the pressure on German forces as American troops approach.
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France
Associated Press
Western Front
Germans Strike Back On Marne Front Near Dormans
Paris July 25 German forces on the north bank of the Marne launched counter attacks near Dormans. They briefly held a small wood north of Treloup and the village of Chassins before French forces retook the positions. Artillery volleys were reported north of the Oureq and near Rheims. French raiders south of Montdidier captured 50 prisoners. The war office issued a brief update stating no further details.
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Paris
Marne
Dormans
War Office
Little Wood
Treloup
Chassins
Oureq
Rheima
Montdidive
Montdidier
Tio French
Dormana
Chassine
Bmt
Gea
Wesr
Rheime
German Army Chiefs Strain Under Double Duty
The Associated Press reports German military leaders are exerting greater effort than last year as their troops face intensified duties in France. The piece notes sustained combat demands and compares current strain to prior heavy fighting, highlighting pervasive German mobilization and operational pressures.
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France
Associated Press
British Drive Enemy Out Near Rossignol Wood
British troops pushed forward slightly south of Rossignol wood in the Hebuterne sector north of Albert. An official Haig report says a few prisoners and six machine guns were captured. South of Villers-Bretonneux German positions were deposited by a British counter attack.
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Villers- Bretonneux
Hebuterne
London
Rossignol Wood
Albert
Haig
Villers-Bretonneux
South Africans Help Break Meteren Front in July Attack
British reports say South Africans, forming the right wing of the force, advanced rapidly behind a smoke screen toward Meteren on the Flanders front on July 17. They included many Dutch elements, faced machine gun nests and shell craters, but suffered light casualties. No counterattack has yet been attempted on the new British position.
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Ottawa
Meteren
Flanders
Favorable War Reports From Paris On Current Operations
Paris reports the army committee of the Chamber of Deputies receiving very favorable field observations. Rene Renault, president, says the German offensive of 90 divisions was broken in days and driven back with valor and allied support. He credits French, American, British and Italian troops and military leadership for a decisive turning point in the war.
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Paris
Havas
Army Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Rene Renault
Committetee
Solie
Thinay
Retreat and Counterattack On Marne Front Reported
The Associated Press describes German rear guards again striking at pursuing Allied forces along the Marne north bank. Allies retake positions near Chassaine and Treloup as heavy bombardments continue toward Rheims and Soissons. The front shows a shifting balance with German withdrawals expected to continue.
Allies Advance Three Miles On Twelve Mile Front
London reports on the western front of the Soissons to Rheims salient that Allied forces have gained an average depth of three miles across a twelve mile front over the last two days. No fresh developments were noted this morning, but the situation remains favorable for the Allies. The German high command has engaged four divisions from Flanders to Alsace, about a third of their total forces, with reserves strained though Crown Prince Rupprecht on the northern front still holds available divisions.
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London
Soissona-Rheims
Flanders
Alsace
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Peace talks break with Ukrainian republic over Ukrainian Don Cossack claims
Amsterdam reports from Kiev describe the final peace conference ending in an open quarrel between Russia and Ukraine. Friction also arose with Don Cossack delegates over territorial claims. Negotiations to continue, but all relations with the Ukrainian republic are broken off.
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Amsterdam
Kiev
Rheinische Westphaeliache Zeitung
Hexen
Aayn
Republic of the Don Cossacks
Germany mocks Honduras war declaration press note
German newspapers dismiss Honduras war declaration with a contemptuous caption. Berlin Tages Zeitung headlines claim The real president of Honduras is Wildon, reflecting skepticism about the announcement.
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Germany
Honduras
Amsterdam
Berlin
Tages Zeitung
Wildon
Allies Advance Steadily Amid Marne Drive and Submarine Incident
Franco American forces push north of the Marne with improved momentum as German retreat continues. In other sectors, gains widen. no injuries reported. Separately a U.S. submarine was fired upon off the New England coast. minor damage, crew unharmed, submarine towed to port.
Draft Threats to Drafters Amid Munitions Strike
London July 25 British war cabinet moves to draft men of military age if the munitions strike persists. George H Roberts hints that no man may escape service and that embargo removal remains Government policy. Conference of engineering trades debated a ballot before a general strike.
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London
British War Cabinet
George H. Roberts
Houdl
Lens
Alexander ‘Thompson
the Clarion
Daily Mail
Birmingham
Coventry
Clyde
Korma
Manchester
Amalgamated Engneers
Newcastle
Lincoln
Bolshevik Threat to Take Action on Murman Coast
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Bolshevik government in Moscow calling the Entente landing on the Murman coast a declaration of war and promising counter measures. The Lokal Angel of Berlin quotes the Moscow message noting imminent action in response.
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Amsterdam
Mys
Moscow
Lokal Angel
Berlin
Murman
Stettinius in Paris to tour Allied fronts
Paris July 25 Edward R B Stettinius United States second secretary of war arrives in Paris to inspect the American front and meet French and British forces, with aides Samuel M Felton W B Gifford and Charles Tye of the Emergency Fleet Corporation among the delegation in attendance.
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Paris
Edward RB. Stettinius
United States
Samuel M. Felton
Disneyter
W. 8. Gifford
Congell
National Defense
Charles Tye
Eimergengy Fleet Corpora
Unknown armed ship may be German off Nantucket
The unknown armed ship sighted near Nantucket by Captain William Price of the Elizabeth King is suspected by naval officials of possibly serving as a mother ship for German submarines off the New England coast. It came within 100 feet of the Gloucester schooner and trained its guns but did not hail.
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Washington, D. C
New England
Navy Department
Lyrae
Cornitte
Washington
Navy
United States
Julian
Mediterranean
Boston
Nantucket
William Price
Elizabeth King
Gloucester
Orleans
Etic
Tts
Price
Von Hussarek Named Austrian Premier After Resignation
Vienna July 25 through Bawel TRaron Von Hussarek former minister of education has been appointed to the Austrian premiership succeeding Dr Von Seydler whose cabinet resigned recently.
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von Seydler
Vienna
Bawel
Traron von Hussarek
Dr. von Seydler
German Man jailed after Kaiser remark at Hartford meeting
An elderly Hartford German, John Schwin denwein, was jailed for three months after he shouted insults about the Kaiser at a street corner patriotic meeting. He resisted and was saved from mob violence by a policeman. The incident followed a heated exchange at the gathering.
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Emerly
Hartford
Conn
Kaiser
Hartford Conn
John Schwindenwein
Circus Day Draws Big Barre Crowd For Walter L Main Show
A Barre crowd flocked to Granite City park for Walter L Main circus with Amethae, parade, and a lively afternoon performance. Weather teased rain yet failed to deter families farmers and city residents from enjoying the show and the afternoon second performance was planned.
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Barre
Amethae
Walter L
Granite City Park
Auburn
Walter ‘L. Main
Central Vermont Railroad
At & A. m. Ee du
Depot Square
Bethel
Fire damages parsonage in St Albans street blaze
A fire at the M. E. parsonage on oer street in St Albans destroyed kitchen contents and caused flames to rise from the roof. L. Newhouse and her 10 month old grandson John Benjamin Mager jr were inside. Mrs Newhouse escaped unharmed after awakening to smoke. Fireman RH Freer sounded the alarm and the origin remains undetermined though wires are suspected. Red embers charred a vacuum cleaner washing machine refrigerator and canned goods. Magni had just arrived from New York.
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St. Albans
Cee Baffie
Erveral
L. Newhouse
John Benjamin Mager, Jr
New York
Chaplain Magen
France
Newhouse
Magni
American troops foil German pilot in July frontline action
An American mess outfit on a Franco American attack south of Bolwsons hit a German aviator in the head with a rifle bullet after a low pass on a wagon convoy. A German lieutenant and 18 men were captured, the officer noting the 18 were all that remained alive. The prisoner expressed relief at capture.
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Almne-Marne
Associated Prese
Bolwsons
Vnte
Leutenant
GERMAN FORCES LOSE TERRITORY AFTER MARNE RETREAT
Wednesday July 24 Aime Marne Pront reports that lines of communication were disrupted by German operations north of the Marne and German troops began retreating under pressure. French and American forces advanced to a point ahead of their morning position, suggesting General Von Boehm may be reshaping defenses after sustained punishing actions.
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Marne
Associated Prose
Chateau Thierry
Aime Marne Pront
von Boehm
Conference on Russia Deliberations At State Department
Washington July 25 officials at the State Department discussed the Japanese reply to American proposals for extending military aid to Russia in Siberia. It was not disclosed whether the reply had been received or its content.
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Washington D.C
Wil Sein
Tenney
Ilk
Ite Department
Russia
Siberia
Ordered back to work in International Paper strike
The War Labor Board ordered striking International Paper employees to return to work as negotiations continue over bonus payments. Officials said the order had not yet been obeyed. In Livermore Falls Maine three hundred papermakers joined by four hundred pulp mill repair men caused mill closures. Franklin New Hampshire reported a plant closure due to a wage bonus dispute involving two hundred papermakers and pulp mill workers.
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New York
International Paper Company
War Labor Board
Washington
Carey
International Papermakers’ Union
Livermore Falls
Maine
May
Tyne
Franklin
N. H
Board of charities meeting on poorhouses policy
The Vermont board of charities and probation met at the State House in Montpelier to discuss prohibition on caring for children in poorhouses and to review a state policy on mothers' pensions. The secretary was instructed to advise town officials on the law, and a plan to spend up to 20 dollars per child per month under section 17 was approved, with towns contributing a portion. Deputy probation officer Mire Lene Tess spoke at the evening session detailing case handling and board directions.
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Board of Charities and Probation
State House
Montpelier
Iiward
Mire Lene Tess
Pershing Reports Further Progress In Attacks
Washington July 25 General Pershing reports progress in attacks between the Ourey and the Marne. American forces penetrate enemy positions to depths of one to two miles. Also dated July 26 Barre Vermont appoints Dr John Hamill Woolruff fire lieutenant of the medical reserve and Dr J A Woodruff to U S medical staff. Benjamin Fibeld funeral held at Montpelier interment Green Mount cemetery. Bearers listed and visitors noted.
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Washington, D. C
Ourey
Marne
Pershing
War Department
Jaulgonne
Washington, D. CO
John Ham
Woolruff
Keith Avenue
Barre
J. A. Woodruff
U.S
Bowdoin College
Barro
Benjamin ¥. Fibeld
Montpelier
F. B. Leach
Fred Howland
Fred Genson
Ralph Denny
Henry Farwell
Green Mount
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Trade Union Advisory Committee
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