Cavalry chases foe as Grenadiers ride with Americans
Paris reports slight but steady gains on the Aisne Marne front as French and American forces press toward Epieds Trugny Epieds and Courpois while British advance near Wrigny wood. German counterattacks are repulsed. American cavalry debuts as grenadiers on horseback against German detachments.
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French American Forces Break Huns' Resistance in Paris Action
French and American troops launched spirited morning attacks and advanced their lines despite stubborn German resistance. Gains were reported at multiple points as ten divisions were rushed to the front in the Paris area.
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Paris
Americans Advance Three Miles On 12 Mile Front
American and French troops have advanced three miles on a twelve mile front in the last two days. The movement reflects continued pressure and coordination with allied forces along the sector.
Ten New German Divisions Massed Near Marne Front
Paris reports that from prisoners a total of ten fresh German divisions have been rushed to assist, boosting the Crown Prince's army in the Marne region by about 140,000 troops.
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Marne
Crown Prince Army Retreats Northward Amid Allied Air Activity
Paris July 25. The Crown Prince’s army, hampered by congestion in the Chateau-Thierry salient, is retreating northward as rapidly as possible despite interference from Allied air squadrons. The move appears to reflect a possible suggestion from the German supreme command.
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Chateau-Thierry
Kaisers Grand Council of War Called for Central Powers
Berlin through Amsterdam July 25. It is announced the Kaiser has called a grand council of war to decide the present situation. All sovereigns allied with the Central Powers will attend in person or by representative along with the military chiefs.
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Foch
Kaiser
Berlin
Amsterdam
German Grand War Council Signals Shifts in 1914
London reports the German grand council of war has been called with political as well as military implications. Entente powers note General Ludendorff’s support of the Crown Prince in the Soissons Chanteau Thierry Rheims salient may be a political move. Withdrawal could strengthen German lines despite supply losses.
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Grand Council of War
Ludendorff
Soissons-Chanteau- Thierry- - Rheims
Aerial Battles Over Soissons Rheims Salient
Paris reports heavy engagements as weather allows with six German aircraft brought down by American airmen in sky encounters on Wednesday near the Soissons Rheims area.
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Paris
Soissons-Rheims Salient
Wages Rise for Railroad Shopmen to 68 Cents an Hour
Washington announces a 68 cent hourly wage for railroad shopmen retroactive to January 1 with 5 to 13 cent increases for assistants and other grades. Beginning August 1 an eight hour day becomes standard, overtime pays 1.5x, and back pay will be issued as soon as calculated. About 500,000 workers across regions are affected with a near 100 million dollar payroll addition.
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Washington
McAdoo
Allies Stand Firm Reject German Peace Demands
Washington July 25 officials declared no new German peace offensive will distract from winning the war. They dismissed Berlin Vorwaerts terms as insults and urged Germany to accept Wilson's peace principles of law and no half way decisions. The war balance shifts against the central powers as Austria-Hungary developments unfold.
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Germany
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Berlin
Pla
Russia
Roumania
O.K
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Balkans
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Austria-Hungary
Delays in Draft Bill Action After Vacation Recess
Washington reports delays in congressional action on Secretary Baker’s plan to extend draft age limits and expand army organization. Leaders are absent or inactive until late August, with strong sentiment to lower minimum age to nineteen or twenty and opposition to calling below twenty one.
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Congress
Baker
Senate
House
Britain Stores Wheat To Feed Great Britain
Washington July 25 nearly 300000000 bushels of wheat are stored for Great Britain by the food administration in a reform effort to bolster allied supply against shortages.
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Britain
Washington
Great Britain
Food Administration
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