Allied French American Offense Extends On 100 Mile Front
United Press reports French and American troops launched a large scale offensive along a 100 mile front from Fontenoy to Sois, with initial gains of one to two miles and numerous prisoners taken. Marines and regulars in line from Vaux to Vinly as more American reserves reinforce the west front.
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United Press
Paris
Fontenoy
Belleau
War Office
United Press War Review
Marne
Alana
Lne
Miiagmés
Soissont
Vaux
Vinly
Champagne
Bowie
Allies Make Good Progress In French Front Offensive
London dispatch reports a large scale Frisco American offensive from Chaussy Thierry to Soissons launched this morning. The operation is described as progressing well with notable advances for the Allied forces against German positions on the front.
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London
United Press
Chaissu
Thierry
Soissons
Americans Gain Possession South Bank of Marne
General Pershing reported Americans have full possession of their sector on the south bank of the Marne. German assaults against American positions northwest of Chateau-Thierry were broken up, with the line holding firm as of July 17.
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South Bank
Marne
United Press
Washington
The
Pershing
American Offensive Extra Of The Herald
The Herald issues an extra edition shortly after one oclock reporting the Franco American offensive on the front between Chateau Thierry and Sarxone. Crowds gathered at the Herald office buying copies as soon as printed and praising the publishers for early complete coverage of the Clehting news.
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Chateau-Thierry
Satrxone
Herald
Extra
Clehting
Germans Lose 75000 in Two Days of Marne Battle
Paris records say German casualties reached 73,008 in the first two days of fighting in a pocket south of the Marne, as reported by the Matin. The figure comes from United Press dispatches and reflects intense early action in the engagement.
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Preas
Paris
Gormans
Marne
Matin
American forces in France halt German advance at Cha teau-Thierry
United Press reports fierce action at Cha teau-Thierry with Mezy to Les Mezile fighting. Americans hold ground and inflict heavy losses, claiming about 5000 German dead before crossing the Marne. The Sixth Grenadiers regiment is said to be annihilated.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
France
Chateau-Thierry
Mezy
Stagman
la Chappelle
Lemenge
Hutier
Les Mezile
Janlgonne
Marne
Sixth Grenadiers
Woman's Committee of Defense to Meet Friday Morning
Members of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense in Maury county are instructed to meet Friday morning at 9 oclock at the War Work building. Arrangements are to be made to keep the building open during the forthcoming period.
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Woman's Committee
National Couns of Defense of
Maury County
Pershing Confirms Franco-American Counteroffensive Progress
General Pershing confirmed the opening of the Franco-American counter-offensive on the Marne Aisne front. Secretary Baker said many prisoners and substantial war materiel have been captured as American troops advanced with notable courage. Whole divisions of Americans are involved in the ongoing action.
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United Press
Washington
Pershing
Marne-Aisne
Baker
Drive Biggest Allied Offensive Since Apr 1917
LONDON July 18 The drive between the Raisne and the Marne is the biggest allied offensive since April 1917, learned authoritatively in the afternoon. Many tanks are in action with the French and Americans.
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London
Raisne
Marne
Americans Cheered by London Crowds at Rail Station
American troops wounded in heavy fighting on the French front arrived today in London and were greeted with cheers by crowds at Charing Cross station, signaling public sympathy amid the war news.
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United Press
London
Chaying Cross Station
Casualty Lists Show Seven Marines Killed or Injured
Washington dispatch reports seven marines in today’s casualty list with three killed in action. General Pershing totals reach fifty seven casualties for today, including fourteen killed in action.
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Washington
Persning
Quiet Session Reports in County Criminal Court
The Thursday morning session of the county criminal court was comparatively quiet with several cases continued due to absent attorneys and other reasons. Charles Ashley was fined 50 dollars plus costs for transporting liquor. Co-defendants Hendrix Thurman Ashley and Cozart had charges dropped after evidence showed they were merely in the other man’s car during the overturn. George Chimm, held on a warrancy charge, appeared and was fined.
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Daily Herald
County Criminal Court
Charles Ashley
C. R. Hendrix
Thurman Ashley
Cozart
Meg
Nolle
George Chimm
Shipping price orders govern lumber shipments in 1915 1918
Washington July 18 orders placed with manufacturers by the Southern Pine Association before June 14 1918 and for shipment after September 1 1915 will follow prices in effect at the time as announced by the War Industries Board.
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United Press
Washington
Ordeva
Southern Pine Association
Ohig
War Industries Board
Brewers Forecast For Friday Warmer And Humid
A weather notice predicts warmer conditions for Friday night with mild to warm temperatures. Winds from the southeast. No significant precipitation expected.
Fourth Day Fighting Holds Rheims Against Germans
United Press reports from Champagne July 18 show American and French forces holding lines east of Chateau Thierry and Rheims while advancing along a 25 mile front. Americans and French capture dozens of towns and villages, hundreds of prisoners, and over 200 cannons as they push toward Cour champs and Fontenoy through Soissons and the Aisne valley. The drive includes heavy fighting with rapid advances and requests to pass on further measures.
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Fred
Perguson
United Press
Champagne
Rheims
Chateau Phierry
Paris
Marne
Chalons
Epernoy
Fred & Ferguson
Soissons
London
Chateau-Thilarry
Aisne
Chateau-Thierry
Nanteuil
Venteuil
Bois de Roi
Ferguson
Prencn
Zhanile
Soinjons
Chateau-Thiogry
Courchamps
Villers Heldon
Dammarce
Key
Clignon
Monthiers
Torey
Belles
Givray
St. Gengoulph
Hautesves
Exploit of Sergeant Brown in Champagne Trenched Assault
Sergeant J. P. Brown led a trench assault at Champagne on July 18, killing or capturing four machine gun crews and taking a Bowie-filled trench. He returned to American headquarters with 15 prisoners, saying four wounded died under his watch while regretting not bringing all of them.
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Champagne
J. P. Brown
American General Refuses to Retire Under French Pressure
Paris dispatch reports a U S general resisting a French command to retire temporarily after his unit faced retreat. He asserts the U S flag must stand, vows to restore a situation humiliating to American honor. Counter attack followed, regaining lost ground as German forces were pushed back about half a mile.
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United Press
Paris
Maine
Committee on Homes to Report Saturday
Judge J T McKnight general chairman for the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute requests all committees and members to secure homes for attending delegates. They must turn in their books to McKnight or Squire Guest at the courthouse by Saturday noon. This is an absolutely important request for the three day session in Columbia starting July 29.
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J. T. McKnight
Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute
Columbia
Haw
J.T. McKnight
Goan and Other Crops Benefited by Rain
Rain fell last night and into this morning over Maury county. The rain was general and began in Columbia before midnight, becoming continuous from 3:20 to 4 o'clock. Gardens and foliage around the city show a refreshed appearance. Corn had been suffering in parts of the county, but the rainfall is believed to save crops if widespread and ample. Some areas had seen little rain for over two weeks.
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Maury County
Columbia
All Day Gathering at McCain School
Citizens of the McCain community in the Sixth district plan an all day social at the school house next Thursday. Local leaders will speak in the morning and Prof. R. K. Morgan of Fayetteville will give an afternoon address on school work in rural communities. Dinner will be served on the grounds and all families are invited to attend.
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Daily Herald
McCain
Ssturias
R. K. Morgan
Fayetwinthe
Dihner
J. T. Petty
Serang
Belt Tightened By America Praised For Food Savings
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Hoover praised Americans for saving food enabling 600000 more pounds of meat and fats and null 9000000 more bushels of cereals shipped to allies in the past year. He credits farmers and for women for the effort amid shortages. The note highlights large food shipments to allies Belgian relief and Red Cross totaling 1.4 billion dollars in value and 3.0117 billion pounds of meats fats and cereals, with neutrals receiving about 10 million bushels.
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United Presa
Washington
America
United States
Wilson
Hoover
Germany
Red Cross
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Woman's Committee — OF Defense
Farm Institute
Bulletin
U. S
HMS Sozomes
By Ruep S. Pergyson
M’cain School
Fayetteville
Hoover Sage
Roches
Moxmages
Carman
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