German Offensive Ends as Franco American Counterblow Pushes East
Allied forces break through the German line along a 25 mile front from Soissons to Chateau Thierry. American and French troops reach deep into the Soissons salient while deterring a major German counterattack. Over two days the offensive nets about seven miles deepest advance, captures 17 000 prisoners including two colonels, and hundreds of cannon. British and Australian units also gain ground around Meteren and in northeastern Ypres salient.
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Foch
New England Troops In Major Offensive Drive
Washington reports a large offensive includes troops from three newly formed army corps. New England Rainbow and Sunset divisions of National Guardsmen participate along with select men from Michigan Wisconsin New York Kansas Missouri Alabama Georgia Tennessee North and South Carolina District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
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British Unveils New Airplane With Great Speed and Bombing Power
London reports a new British aircraft tested at the front with exceptional speed climbing power and bomb carrying capability. The machine reportedly climbs to 20 000 feet quickly crosses enemy lines drops bombs and returns for reloads far faster than prior planes. Engines are said to be highly reliable reducing the risk of forced descent and no examples have yet been shot down by German forces.
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London
Bundy Refuses to Retreat Flag Duty Promoted by Baker
Despatches from Washington credit General Omar Bundy with defying orders to retreat the American flag. Baker says Bundy will not be court-martialled and will be promoted. Bundy, born June 17 1861 in Indiana, rose from West Point to lieutenant colonel and later colonel in 1914, with key roles in the inspector-general and adjutant-general departments.
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Baker
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Third Infantry
Inspector-General’s Department
Franco American Drive Yields 17000 Prisoners and 360 Guns
Paris reports the Franco American offensive between the Aisne and the Marne has produced 17000 prisoners and over 360 guns, with French forces holding the plateau southwest of Soissons and making gains along Vaux Castille Noroy sur Ourcq and Torcy as battle continues with extreme violence. The capture includes two colonels and chiefs of staff, plus a battery of 210 millimeter guns.
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Marne
War Office
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Chaudun
Vaux-Castille
Yvillers- Helon
Noroy-sur-Ourcq
Bonnes
Courchamps
Torcy
Calls German System False
Amsterdam reports the Frankfurter Zeitung harshly criticizes the German diplomatic system. It condemns political fragmentation and repeated half reverals of government statements as undermining trust and hindering peace, calling for reform of internal policy to reform foreign policy.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
Scottish Troops Retake Meteren After Brief Breakthrough
In a Bailleul sector operation, Scottish troops retook Meteren and captured over 200 prisoners with machine guns. Australian forces advanced south of Meteren, taking around 80 prisoners and 10 machine guns. Additional raids near Nieppe Forest yielded a small number of prisoners.
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Haigh
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Franco American forces advance on Soissons area front
Franco American troops pushed a late afternoon advance on the Soissons Chateau Thierry front, averaging about two kilometers. German machine gun fire slowed the assault briefly southwest of Soissons, tanks backed the infantry but retreated under fire, and several towns were captured as German forces rushed reinforcements to stem the advance.
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Soissons
Veteran Kaiser Soldier Held for War Internment
A former German soldier who fought with the Kaiser’s forces during the 1914 invasion was captured by France, escaped to the United States, and now faces internment for the duration of the war under Allied authority.
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United States
German War Crate Dannenfeldt Faces Fort Oglethorpe Detention
August F Dannenfeldt once lived in Springfield with his wife and child. He learned he will be interned at Fort Oglethorpe as an escaped prisoner of war from France. The move follows courtesy to the French republic and aims to keep him from remaining at large in the United States.
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16000 Prisoners Taken by Franco Americans
French troops in the Aisne Marne battle zone captured 16 000 prisoners yesterday according to news reaching London this afternoon.
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Marne
Women Organize for 101st Infantry Aid Branch
South Boston mothers sisters and wives of 101st Infantry members formed a branch of the 101st Infantry Woman's Auxiliary at the Little Building. Miss Martha Logan treasurer and sister of Colonel Edward L. Logan attended. Colonel Logan and chaplains urged the effort. Lt. William L. Drohan spoke on needs and organization.
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France
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Lynn combines two papers into Telegram News
The Lynn News and Lynn Telegram merge into Telegram News beginning Monday. Frederick Enright becomes publisher of the combined papers while John Dewitt, owner of the News, becomes president of the controlling corporation. The merged paper will be published in the Telegram plant.
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Cigar Makers Win 10 Percent Raise Amid War Peace
The Cigar Makers Union 97 secures a 10 percent pay increase for its members, with a parallel rise granted to Cigar Strippers' Union workers. The agreement followed a wage committee and Cigar Manufacturers' Association meeting at Parker House yesterday afternoon, aiming for wage stability during wartime.
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Franco American counteroffensive on Aisne Marne front
Desperate fighting continues on the Aisne Marne sector as Franco American forces press a counterattack against German lines. Despite German reserves and heavy casualties, the allies gain ground with 17,000 prisoners and over 360 guns reported. Soissons hangs in the balance as pincers close and German retreat looms. The U boat threat and San Diego tragedy rescue efforts are also noted.
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Aisne-Marne
Germany
San Diego
War Department outlines planned Fall offensives on front
General March told the House military committee that eight American divisions may participate in the current Aisne Marne Rheims drive and that plans to deploy vast reserves for later offensives in France this fall and spring are under way. Secretary Baker said a broader draft age and related steps are being prepared as military necessity keeps plans confidential.
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Marne
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Franco American victory advances on Soissons in renewed push
Reports from Paris and London say Franco American forces widened the push on the Aisne Marne line with 17 000 prisoners and 360 guns captured. Officials warn of intensified action as Soissons seems near fall and Germans face a tightening trap on the Marne bend.
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