Allied Forces Press German Line on Aisne Marne Drive
Allied forces push on three fronts to force German army from the Aisne salient. They advance seven miles beyond Bezu St Germain Mont St Pierre and reach near Nanteuil Notre Dame while recapturing towns. Forces cross the Marne east of Fossoy aiding the pursuit. Foch tightens pincers around the bowl shaped salient as British troops bolster eastern efforts. Aviators and American Indians contribute to scouting and harassment of retreating German forces.
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Americans Take Hill 193 as Marne Offensive Clears
On July 21 Allied forces pressed from Chateau Thierry to Rheims with American units capturing Hill 193 north of Vaux and advancing over two kilometres. German retreat began under a heavy smoke screen while troops faced stiff resistance in scattered pockets. Prisoners increased as Allied infantry seized two German 7s, with German losses described as terrible.
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Associated Press
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Germans Admit Withdrawals After Heavy Allied Attacks Near Chateau Thierry
Berlin via London July 21 The German official statement reports heavy American losses north of Chateau Thierry and says German forces repulsed British and French attacks along the Aisne and Marne. It notes French and colonial troops and tanks in action, while Germany claims success in holding positions and withdrawing defenses north of Chateau Thierry.
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Americans Advance Seven Miles On Aisne Marne Front
July 21 report from the Associated Press says French and American troops evacuated Cha teau Thierry at night and moved through at dawn in pursuit of retreating Germans. The combined forces also extended their line north and west from Chateau Thierry, achieving an advance of over seven miles to correct the front from Soissons southward.
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Germans Retreat After Fall of Chateau Thierry
German forces retreating under heavy pressure from French American and British troops after Chateau Thierry fell. Allied encirclement and western front offensives drive the retreat northward as Franco American units test remaining German positions and reoccupy the city.
French Report Details Major Allied Gains in Aisne Salient
Paris reports a war office communique noting French American Italian and British forces recaptured large areas in the Soissons Rheims salient. Heights east of La Croix and Griselles taken, north of Chateau Thierry cleared, and St Euphraise and Bouilly seized. British also took cannon and prisoners.
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Courtonwood
Bois du Roi
Poincare Receives Massachusetts War Cross Gratitude
Paris July 21 President Poincare received from the State of Massachusetts a resolution expressing gratitude for awarding the war cross to Massachusetts soldiers. The resolution was made public here today.
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Poincare
Massachusetts
Germans On Run After Marne Pressing Assaults
From heights overlooking the Marne the correspondent describes continuous bombardment and a precipitate German retreat. Allied counter attacks by French American British and Italian divisions drive the crown Prince's forces to the river north bank while enemy guns are moved. Aviators report German concentrations in hollows as winds hinder their missions.
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Associated Press
Marne
Allied Commanders Direct Fire On German Massing Positions
Report describes allied officers reporting to commanders to train artillery on locations where German forces were massing. The note emphasizes coordinated targeting and ongoing coordination with allied leaders to disrupt German assembly areas.
San Diego Sinking Claims 62 Casualties Near Long Island
The Navy reports 3 dead, 47 missing, 12 unaccounted after the cruiser San Diego sank off the Long Island coast last Friday. Most missing believed on leave. New Englanders listed include Allan B. Coke of Arlington Heights and Lyel L. Willey of Island Falls Me.
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Arlington Heights Sailor Allan Coke Reports Alive After Sinking
Allan B Coke of 92 Appleton Road Arlington Heights wired his parents from Hoboken New Jersey to say he is alive and safe after the San Diego ship sinking. The Navy listed him as missing last night. he is 22, a Navy musician, and has made over 20 trips through wartime zones since enlisting when the war began.
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Indian Army Apaches Recruited From White Mountain
Indian scouts described as Apaches from the White Mountain reservation in eastern Arizona were recruited by General Pershing in 1916 after Villa's 1916 attacks. The group rode 40 miles to Holbrook, then to Columbus, joining the expeditionary forces bound for France with wrist watches as prized tokens.
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Germans Hold North Bank of Marne, French Press Forward
German rear guards have successfully kept the French from crossing the Marne as they hold the north bank with strong units. In the Ourcq Valley, French forces advance toward Ourchy-le-Chateau about ten miles east of the line where the Franco American drive began.
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Allies' Big Drive May Come Soon
Washington July 21. The success of the Americans and the French in their counteroffensive against the Germans in the Chateau Thierry salient may change the entire character of the allied military policy this year, according to information obtained here tonight.
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Chateau Thierry Salient
Allies weigh grand counteroffensive timing at Versailles
The supreme war council at Versailles debates whether American manpower can create numerical superiority to drive the German forces back to the Rhine. Officials consider when overwhelming American reinforcements should reach the front to end the war, weighing defensive plans for this year against a possible offensive next year.
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United States
Franco American Drive Advances on Aisne-Marne Front
Paris reports the Franco American drive on the Aisne Marne front continues to make progress repelling the enemy who defends himself obstinately according to the war office statement issued today.
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Aisne-Marne
War Office
Dr Von Seydler and Cabinet Resign in Vienna
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austrian premier Dr Von Seydler and his cabinet resign. Vienna advices cited by Berliner Tageblatt say the resignation is accepted by Reichsrat circles and the Emperor is expected to approve.
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Death of former Russian Emperor Rumored Abroad
Paris reports the former Russian Emperor’s death is deemed probable amid allied policy concerns. Amsterdam cites a Moscow message that the imperial family's entire property, including foreign bank deposits, has been forfeited to the Russian republic per a Bolshevik decree issued July 17.
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Washington
Amsterdam
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Moscow
Death of the Czar Reported by Moscow Paper
The Moscow newspaper reports the former Emperor has died by order of the revolutionary council of the people and proclaims the Red Terror triumph with a celebratory tone.
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Italians Reach Mali Silove Crest In Albania
Franco Italian forces pressed their advance in Albania as Point Iozi atop the Mali Siloves ridge near the Devoli River south of Elbasan was seized. By July 19 the tally reached 2167 prisoners and 26 guns.
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WILL NOT CLOSE PORT OF BOSTON
Rear Admiral Spencer S Wood announced that the port of Boston would not close but would retain an extra guard on duty. He warned all shipping interests of the U boat danger and told them they were taking chances if they sailed.
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