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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
25
Allied forces press the German pocket in the Marne region with British and French advances near Epieds Trugny Epieds Wrigny and Jaulgonne. American and French troops recapture captured villages while German guns and matériel face heavy losses behind the front lines.
Allied forces report gains south of Soissons despite strong German defense. The main railroad is described as useless to the Germans while Allies shell wagon roads. A Chateau Thierry aerial engagement saw a German aviator driven off by anti aircraft fire and French planes rescuing observation balloons.
Paris reports French and American forces gained multiple miles of advance from the Ourcq to the Marne. Troops recaptured Epieds and Trugny Epieds, extended the line north of Courpoil, and seized five 150 mm guns along with 50 machine guns. Prisoner total reaches 1850 with 52 officers.
The German command says Allied and French forces conducted heavy attacks from Lys to the Avre and between the Aisne and Marne. It reports repulsals, decisive counter thrusts, and heavy losses for the French and Americans, with some improvements near Mailly and Villemontaire.
French headquarters report heavy fighting on the new British front across the Adre in Montagne de Rheims. British forces concentrated south of the Marne on July 17 and attacked early July 20, engaging in intense combat along the line.
British and Highland forces clashed with four German divisions defending the Courtonwood sector. The 123d division bore heavy losses and was replaced by the 50th to hold. Highlanders crossed the Adre, secured the western Courtonwood edge, captured St Euphrase and Bouilly, then pressed south of the Adre.
General Pershing's communique dated July 24 notes continued pursuit of retreating forces south of the Ourey, with U.S. troops crossing the Marne and seizing Jaulgonne and nearby woods. It also reports a Lorraine raid repulsed July 22 23 and a Thann sector raid July 20 with several prisoners captured and a patrol in Saint Die trench kill count.
A strike began at Birmingham munitions plants at 6 p.m. as day workers finished and night crews prepared. About 65,000 workers across 12 affiliated societies, including around 5,000 women, are involved. Joint committee officials expect broad adherence to the work stoppage.
The Jordan Marsh Company offers a silk oblong flag measuring 12 by 18 inches showing the United States France England Italy Belgium and Japan for 50 cents. The ad promotes Clock Golf sets in the Sporting Goods section and Saturday Morning Specials with sales until 1 o'clock. It encourages support for Belgian babies on Queen Elizabeth day and notes War Savings Stamps as a patriotic investment. An Electric Fan is advertised as a needed item before the heat rises.
This morning the Germans face worsening odds as large reserves fail to halt the American French British and Italian forces surrounding them on three sides. The right and left flanks of the allies tighten while retreat from the Marne continues in a relentless battle. General March notes the shift to the allies on the defensive for the first time in months and the Lord’s disfavor of the supposed alliance with Gott.
Jordan Marsh reports three buyers recently returned from the Orient with a large supply of Japanese merchandise and insights for future trade. They describe Japanese craftsmanship across diverse goods from kimonos and laces to furniture and embroideries, noting adaptability and artistry. The store plans to display exclusive items across sections and expand its foreign market offerings to Boston patrons.
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