Germans lose second battle of the Marne drive back by Franco-American forces
Franco American army advances from the Paris zone strike the German right flank sweeping up prisoners and guns. By Sunday they overran strong positions and captured tens of thousands of prisoners across the Aisne Marne triangle. Chateau Thierry falls to Allied forces and civilians show joy as the Star Spangled Banner and tricolor fly again. British attacks in Flanders seize Meteren with prisoners.
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Maine
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Crop Movement Situation Serious In Idaho
Idaho faces a serious crop movement situation as the state council of defense and federal food administrations warn of insufficient storage facilities. A sharp rise in wheat planting implies a larger expected yield, with the need for adequate storage or transportation capacity to move surplus.
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French Cavalry Roles in World War I Battles
The record notes French cavalry taking part in the Marne advance and Champagne offensive of September 1915. Cavalry patrols faced trench warfare interference from barbed wire, yet they later operated as scouts and flank combatants in the German retreat, returning in support of advancing infantry with true cavalry functions.
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Armored Cruiser San Diego Sunk by U Boat Near New York Harbor
German submarines renew off shore activity as the United States armored cruiser San Diego is torpedoed and sunk near Fire Island by a U boat on July 19. Some 1189 officers and men were saved, 72 perished. The loss marks the first major warship sunk since U.S. entry, spurring wartime sentiment despite broader Allied advances in France.
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Quentin Roosevelt Killed in French Air Fight
News from Paris confirms Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of the former president was shot down in combat over France. Phillip Roosevelt, a cousin, witnessed the battle near Chateau Thierry and later learned the aircraft belonged to Quentin. He had joined the Canadian aviation corps in 1917 and later served with the American air forces in France.
Huerta Named in Hun Pilot Case at Trial
Witness Gaston B. Means testified Friday that the ex president Victoriano Huerta went to the United States after being ousted in a German-backed plan to provoke war between Mexico and the United States. The testimony concerned an alleged second will drafted by James C. King.
Cholera Plague Spreads from Russia to Finland
Petrograd reports about 500 cholera deaths daily as the disease reaches Sartov and Finland. The outbreak continues to worsen with thousands affected and concern rising in the region and beyond.
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London
Petrograd
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Americans Set the Pace in Allied Offense on Western Front
Washington dispatch details the July 18 counter offensive led by American and French troops. About 300,000 Americans are engaged as shock troops and reserves, with German prisoners and field guns captured. Analysts say the US has become the pacemaker for allied forces and may push Germany toward retreat from the Soissons Rhiems salient, while warning the German nation faces a strategic shift and a tougher war ahead.
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Major Roosevelt Wounded in Paris Hospital
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has been slightly wounded and taken to a Paris hospital following a cable message received by his father Colonel Theodore Roosevelt from his daughter in law Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The report places the event in Paris and notes his status as wounded.
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Allied Breakthrough Near Chateau Thierry Wide War Gap
Allied forces breach the Aisne Marne triangle at Chateau Thierry, recapture the city, and push Germans north of the Marne. Americans and French press the retreat, taking prisoners and guns as Indian scouts aid Pershing. Front line now runs across the Marne valley with heavy losses for the Germans.
French witness praises American troops dash at front
Paris correspondent lauds the American army for its dash and will to fight. He describes soldiers wading rivers, rolling sleeves, and charging Germans with calm, vigor, and fearless resolve under fire.
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Knatraygues
Temps
Prohibition Clash Over War Costs Faces Congress
Washington debate splits over funding WWI with prohibition or taxation on whisky beer and wine. Lawmakers argue the people pay the billion dollar war bill, with some admitting uncertainty on revenue sources beyond Union consumption taxes.
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