Counter Attacks Fail to Hold Allies Back
In France on July 24 the German line near Wrigny resists attempts to hold the pocket but loses ground as Allied pressure continues. The British and French forces drive the Germans from positions southwest of Rheims, advancing further despite heavy shelling.
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France
Associated Press
Rheims
Wrigny
Salient
Marne
Foch
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Nanteuil
Ourcgg
Bazoches
Vesle
Capt Wharton Plans Story to Admiral Wood in Boston
Capt Wharton and a naval intelligence officer will recount the Robert and Richard voyage at naval headquarters in Boston after a Portland examination. Crew members may be detained until tomorrow for further scrutiny of the schooner sinking circumstances.
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Portland
Robert
Richard
Wharton
Boston
Naval Headquarters
First District
Huns Try to Flee From Trap in Aisne and Marne
Allied officers report General Foch tightening the noose in the Aisne and Marne pocket as German reserves rush to stabilize lines. British French Italian forces push the eastern flank back and American divisions prepare six new units in July at camps Devens Meade Sheridan Custer Funston and Lewis.
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Washington
Foch
Aisne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
War Department
General March
Piave
Gott
Flanders
Montdidier
United States
Devens
Meade
Sheridan
Custer
Funston
Lewis
Home Guards
National Army
Right Types of Tires Save Truck Costs
From Goodyear Truck Tire Service Stations, Goodyear Pneumatic Cord Truck Tires reduce costs replacing solid tires. For slow heavy hauls on good pavements the S V Truck Tire offers long mileage and low costs. The Goodyear Cushion Tire suits specific delivery work for economy. Have a station inspect trucks, loads, and routes.
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Goodyear
Suspect new peace move reported by officials
Washington officials detect a German effort to place peace terms on a round table conference through Spain. The move appears aimed at pacifist and socialist elements, with Acting Secretary Polk saying the terms favor Germany more than earlier proposals and aligning with Wilson's framework.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
Polk
Still Hammer Germans Back on Aisne Marne Front
Allied forces including French British and American troops hammer the German crown prince army on the Aisne Marne front. Weather improves aiding observation and artillery, with gains north of Chateau Thierry and at Epieds as Germans retreat and defend with machine guns backing rear guards.
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Associated Press
Aisnemarne
Chateau Thierry
Chatelet
Epieds
Dirigible Fire Destroys Hangar at Norfolk Naval Air Station
A fire at Norfolk Naval Air Station destroyed the main hangar and a dirigible balloon, damaged over a dozen aircraft and several buildings, with the gas bag bursting during an attempted landing. Damage estimated under $50,000.
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Norfolk
Naval Air Station
Americans claim air and ground gains near Chateau Thierry
American aviators claimed five German planes downed yesterday with no losses. On the Aisne Marne front the day showed limited artillery activity but fierce late battles for Epieds as Franco American forces pressed the line north of Chateau Thierry. German setbacks were lighter due to weak resistance while von Boehm moved guns and stores. North of Chateau Thierry mounted patrols kept contact with rear armies.
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Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
Spieds
Chateau Thierry
Americans Passed Epieds
von Boehm
Americans Down Five German Planes North of the Marne
American air units north of the Marne reported no losses and shot down five German aircraft. In their first engagement a squadron of 12 German planes was confronted, lasting about two hours with four enemy planes defeated. A second enemy plane was then shot down by American forces.
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The
Marne
Fere-en-Tardenois Under Constant Bombardment
On the French front on July 24 the fighting south of Ourcq grew fierce as American and French forces advanced at least three kilometers toward Fere-en-Tardenois, while Armentieres area saw German machine gun massing. Brecy and La Fere wood fell as allied control expanded. Marne bank positions remained contested with German reserves for a large south of the river. Allied troops also pressed near Rheims with hundreds of German prisoners taken. German defense centered on a retreat pivot northward.
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France
Associated Press
Ourcay
Fere-en-Tardenois
Armentieres
Tourneles Wood
Brecy
la Fere
Marne
Rheims
Philanthropist Donates 2.5 Million for Wartime Education
La Verne Noyes of Chicago gives 2,500,000 to the University of Chicago to educate soldiers and sailors and their descendants after the war. The fund funds free tuition for war heroes and children and sustains instruction in American history and citizenship duties in perpetuity.
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Chicago
la Verne Noyes
University of Chicago
Worcester Aviator Listed Missing With Army
Lieutenant Warren T. Hobbs of Worcester Massachusetts in the Lafayette flying squadron is officially reported missing since July 17 after an air fight.
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Worcester
France
Associated Press
Warren T. Hobbs
Mass
Lafayette
Store Ad Highlights Misses Blouses and Smock Sale
The notice lists a Saturday closed day and a display of fashion items. It highlights a soisette smock with sleeves priced at 1.25 dollars on the second picture, a misses cross tucked head voile blouse at 2.50 dollars on the third, and color-piped blouses in sheer batiste priced at 4 dollars, all in white options.
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Filene
Batiste
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