Counter Attacks Fail to Hold Allies Back in France
Allied forces pressed German lines in a constant series of attacks and counterattacks through the night and morning. The Germans failed to stabilize their positions around Vrigny southwest of Rheims, despite using heavy artillery to ward off British and French advances, while the Allies continued advancing.
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France
Associated Press
Rheims
Vrigny
Salient
Marne
Foch
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Nanteuil
Ourcq
Bazoches
Vesle
Captain Wharton to Tell Story to Admiral Wood
Captain Wharton and a naval intelligence officer left Portland for Boston to recount his experiences regarding the sinking of the Robert and Richard. The crew may remain in Portland another day as officers conduct further examinations.
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Capt. Wharton
Admiral Wood
Portland, Me
Richard
Wharton
Boston
Naval Headquarters
First District
German Counter Push in Aisne Marne Pocket Thwarted
Washington reports massed German reserves trying to break out of the Soissons Marne pocket as Allied and American forces tighten the trap. General March details rail lines, unit commitments, and the plan to form six new divisions 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
Cme
Gott
Flanders
Montdidier
United States
Devens
Meade
Sheridan
Custer
Funston
Lewis
Home Guards
National Army
Right Types of Tires Save Truck Costs
From our Goodyear Truck Tire Service Stations view, Goodyear Pneumatic Cord Truck Tires save on solid tires. For slow heavy hauls on good pavements the S V Truck Tire offers long mileage and low cost. The Goodyear Cushion Tire suits specific delivery work for economy. Let a nearby station assess trucks loads routes and report findings.
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Goodyear
Suspect New Peace Move
Washington officials flag a reported Berlin initiative carried via Spain that would set peace terms at a round table. They say Germany aims to influence pacifist and socialistic factions while aligning with Wilson’s accepted terms. Acting Secretary Polk calls the terms more favorable to Germany than prior proposals.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
Polk
Filene Blouses and Sweaters Price Highlights
A Filene display features a cool sleeveless saisette smock for 1.50 and a cross-bar muslin blouse at 1.25. Misses blouses include a cross tucked voile style at 2.50 and color-piped sheer batiste in white at 4.00.
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Filene
Batiste
Allied Forces Press On Aisne Marne Front Gains
AP dispatch reports July morning weather aiding Allied hammering of German lines on the Aisne Marne front. French British American troops push through Chatelet forest and Epieds area. Cavalry used. German rear guards and machine guns hinder progress as gains widen along the front.
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Associated Press
Aisnemarne
Chateau Thierry
Chatelet
Epieds
Fire destroys hangar and dirigible at Norfolk Naval Air Station
A blaze at the Norfolk Naval Air Station damages the main hangar, a dirigible balloon, more than a dozen aircraft, and several other buildings. The gas bag ruptured and exploded after buckling on landing, igniting the hangar. total damage estimated under $50,000.
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Norfolk
Naval Air Station
Germans Moving Faster Did Not Hinder American Pursuit
On the Aisne Marne front July 24 American airmen downed five German planes with none lost. American and Franco American forces fought near Epieds Bath Chateau Thierry region with heavy artillery on retreating Germans. German losses were lighter as allied advances continued with mounted patrols in contact with rear armies. General von Boehm moved much of his guns and stores as bright skies aided aerial combat.
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General March
March
Soissons
Foch
Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
Spieds
Chateau Thierry
Americans Passed Epieds
von Boehm
Americans Down Five German Planes North of the Marne
American airmen fought a two hour battle north of the Marne with a 12 plane German squadron. Four enemy aircraft were shot down and a second German plane was downed later. the Americans reported no losses.
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The
Marne
Allied advances press toward Fere en Tardenois amid bombardment
From the French front dated July 24 AP reports extreme fighting south of Ourcq with American and French forces advancing at least three kilometers toward Fere en Tardenois under heavy shelling. German resistance stiff along the Marne. British and French attack near Rheims gains prisoners and retakes woods as Germans retreat northward.
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Fere-en-Tardenois
France
Associated Press
Ourca
Armentieres
Tourneles Wood
Brecy
la Fere
Marne
Rheims
Philanthropist Gives 2.5 Million for War Heroes’ Children
La Verne Noyes of Chicago donated 2,500,000 to the University of Chicago for the education of soldiers sailors and their descendants after the war. The fund also supports free tuition for war heroes and their children and the perpetuation of instruction in American history and public citizenship duties.
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Chicago
la Verne Noyes
University of Chicago
Worcester Aviator Missing Since July in Air Fight
Lieutenant Warren T. Hobbs of Worcester Massachusetts a Lafayette squadron member is officially reported missing since July 17 following an air combat.
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Worcester
France
Associated Press
Warren T. Hobbs
Mass
Lafayette
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