Allied Pincer Tightens Around German Bowl on Marne
Allied forces press a wedge from east and west trapping 400000 German troops in a Marne basin shaped like a bowl. American, French, British and Italian troops push toward Fere en Tardenois and Rheims while artillery and air forces strike supply lines. The Soissons Rheims line has narrowed to 21 miles across.
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Marne
Soissons
Rheims
Mery-Premecy
Bowl
Ourcq River
Fere-en-Tardenois
Germany
Chateau Thierry
Forest of
Fere
Ris Forest
Dormans
Pffncer
Rheims-Fismes
Fismes
Soissons-Rheims
Soissons-Rheims Salient
Plain Cocoanut Oil Beats Soaps for Hair Care
The text argues that soaps with high alkali injure the scalp and hair, recommending plain massified cocoanut oil as a pure greaseless, cheap alternative. It claims a small amount creates rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, fluffy, and free of dust and dandruff.
German Retreat Is Turning Into Rout
Allied advances push German lines back from Chateau Thierry toward Soissons and Rheims as American and French troops seize Courpoil and Oulchy le Chateau positions. Enemy losses exceed 200000 with over 20000 prisoners. US forces report strong morale and active cooperation with French and Y M C A units amid rapid division movements and heavy artillery.
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Chateau Thierry
Treloup
Dormans
Rheims
Courpoil
Fereen-Tardenois
Oulchy-le-Chateau
Soissons
France
Union
Jaulgonne
Americans Press On Marne Front Advance
Franco American troops advanced their lines north of the River Marne while German forces continued to retreat northward. Small detachments were left to mop up machine gun nests as the offensive progressed.
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Marne
Associated Press
Allied advances widen front as French American push continues
Along 55 miles of front the French and Americans gain ground while Germans resist in many sectors. An American in uniform shoots down a German aviator south of Soissons during the Franco American offensive. German air attack on a wagon train disrupts supply amid mule chaos as a young soldier fires on an approaching plane. A German lieutenant and 18 men are captured by American forces.
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Chateau Thierry
Soissons
German retreat signals shift after costly battle
An officer reported 18 survivors from a battalion and described the American troops as unexpectedly fast, noting they even outclassed German forces during a prior Russian offensive. The retreat under pressure suggests General von Boehm may be ready to abandon the salient and seek new positions.
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Genral von Boehm
Salient
Bolshevik Threats Seen Fueled by Germany say Officials
Washington officials believe the Bolshevik government’s vow to take counter measures against Allied landings on the Murman coast amounts to a declaration of war and is inspired by Germany.
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Washington
Murman Coast
State Department
Bolshevik protest over Kola landing fuels tense diplomacy
Bolshevik officials claim German pressure forced a protest against Allied troop landings at Kola. The note reached the U.S. State Department weeks ago but was ignored as Washington has not recognized the Bolshevik government. Ambassador Francis faces uncertain status as Bolsheviks control Volgda and Murmansk region.
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State Department
United States
Great Britain
Leon Trotzky
Trotzky
Francis
Moscow
Polk
Vologda
Murman Peninsula
Russia
Metal Workers Back Yard Union Stand at City Meeting
The Charlestown Metal Trades Council endorsed the navy yard blacksmiths and helpers union action condemning alleged domineering supervisory force at the yard. Council members discussed yard conditions and war material output as wage demands sit with the Macy War Board in Washington with a decision expected next month.
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Charlestown Metal Trades Council
Navy Yard
Washington Street
Navy Yard Blacksmiths and Helpers
Macy War Board
Washington
Jonescu to Visit U S
Paris July 2 Ionescu former Romanian minister of the interior who recently arrived in Paris plans to visit America soon He aims to talk with American statesmen journalists and people and urge support for Romania’s restitution and reunion under the old flag joining the war era Allies and opposing German imperialism.
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Paris
Ionescu
America
Associated Press
Rumania
East
Germany
Capital Expects Big News From Aisne Marne Front
In Washington, American French and British forces push the enemy on all sides of the Aisne Marne front as Secretary Baker reports continued advances. The air is charged with expectancy of major events, though despatches note only steady but meaningful progress.
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Washington
Aisne-Marne
Baker
Franco British forces push along 60 mile front
Reports say Franco British troops are driving the enemy back along a 60 mile battle line with the eastern jaw of General Fochs trap closing. German reserves and artillery massed to hold, while withdrawals continue near the southern loop and at Rheims remains uncertain. Secretary Baker has not received American loss figures.
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Foch
Soissons
Chemin-des-Dames
Marne
Rheims
Baker
Pershing Silence Interpreted Amid War Despatches
The piece notes General Pershing’s silence is seen as implying American losses and effort may exceed cost. German press says tens of thousands of Americans are dead or wounded before German lines. Baker cites a despatch calling American troops cannon fodder and Germany supplying most of the material. he adds US casualties not yet reported.
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Pershing
Grman
Baker
Becaus
Wage decision awaited by street car strike leaders
President Matthew J. Higgins said the War Labor Board will rule soon on the bids of the Boston Street Carmen's Union and the Boston Elevated Street Railway Company. Timmins reported the board’s decision is expected this week or early next week after his return from Washington.
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Unio Street
Boston Elevated Street Railway Company
Matthew J. Higgins
W. D. Timmins
Boston Street Carmen
Washington
Tendency to Anemia May Be Inherited
An advertisement notes that a tendency to anemia often runs in families and should be treated early with a blood making tonic. It cites Mrs Elsie Monatesse of Haverhill Massachusetts and her seventeen year old daughter Antoinette who both improved after using Williams Pink Pills. The pills sell for 50 cents a box and can be mailed from Schenectady New York.
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Porter Street
Haverhill
Mass
Mrs. Monatesse
Dr. Williams
Antoinette
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