Americans Capture Key Positions in Marne Push
The French and Americans scored the most important successes of a week of fighting in the Marne salient. Pershing says Section A shows enemy resistance breaking down and Allied forces in pursuit. Americans reach the Oureq after sweeping Germans from White Cross farm Lavelle Ville-sur-Fere and other strong positions.
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Soissons
Marne Salient
Pershing
Washington
War Department
American Expeditionary Headquarters
Oureq and
Marne
White Cross Farm
Lavelle
Ville-sur-Fere
American artillery advances through Forest de Fere and Riz area
Sgt Maj J H Quick reports American forces moving north from Red Cross farm toward Fresnes and Champvoisy with limited combat as French units advance on the right toward Fresnes Courmont. Large dumps of German shells found. casualties list from Pershing shows 72 Americans dead among 227 total, with 38 killed in action and 119 severely wounded.
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Red Cross Farm
Fresnes
Forest de Fere
Courmont
Riz
Champvoisy
Washington
Pershing
French and Americans Press On Toward the Ardre
French and American troops press the German retreat with heavy pursuit from the Ourcq toward the Ardre. The line, reaching toward Olizy et Violaine, aims to cross the Ardre by night as Rheims reports the front extending southwest toward Olizy.
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Ourcq
the Ardre
Ardre
Rheims
Americans Press Forward Between Fere En Tardenois
Paris dispatch reports American troops advancing vigorously between Fere En Tardenois and the Ourcq, pushing toward new positions as the fighting continues.
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Paris
Fere En Tardenois
Source of Ourcq
Retreat Continues in Soissons Rheims Salient
German retreat persists in the Soissons Rheims salient as allies press the pursuit. Heavy fighting erupts near Buzancy with ongoing clash between forces.
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London
Soissons-Rheims Salient
Buzamcy
Rifles for Home Guards Ordered Modified
The adjutant general's order restricting rifle issuance to home guard units was amended to allow supply where rifles are not required by already organized National Guard units, enabling limited distribution to home guards.
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Adjutant General
Washington
British Casualties Reported For Week In London
British casualties totaled 12,898 in the past week, compared with 16,981 the previous week. The breakdown shows officers killed or died of wounds 128, enlisted men 1,764. wounded or missing officers 804, enlisted men 10,697.
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London
War Trade Board bans rice imports for U S consumption
Washington reports that by order of the war trade board the importation of rice for consumption in the United States after July 31 is absolutely prohibited. The move tightens wartime controls on food supplies and trade.
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Washington
The
War Trade Board
United States
Sir W. H. Mackennon
Canada
Great Britain
British War Office
Crowder
Mackennon
Canadian Light Horse Troops
Military Experts Split on Rupprecht Offensive Plans
Paris reports divided expert opinion on an attack by Crown Prince Rupprecht. Some believe an offensive may begin soon with a Marne strike, while others note limited fresh divisions and disrupted lines, making a northern offensive unlikely this time. Observers cite chaotic Marne salient conditions and Allied air and tank pressure.
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Rupprecht
Flanders
Marne
Marne Salient
Marne-Aisne
Ludendorff
Victory in Soissons and Rheims sector drives German retreat
Washington dispatch reports Allied and French arms gaining ground in the Soissons Rheims sector. Von Ludendorff withdraws to save stores as the Crown Prince’s army retreats along a flattening salient. Center near Fere en Tardenois. heavy fighting marks every retreating flank. Paris offensive hopes fade without more American forces.
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War Department
von Ludendorff
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Marne
Fere En Tardenois
Foch
Aisne-Marne
Soissons-Reims
Villere-sur-Fer
Fere-en-Tardenois
Sergy
Villers-sur Fere
Reims
Fresnes
Courmont
Reims-Soissons
Vesle
Soissons
Hottest Heat Wave In Twenty-Eight Years
The New York area endures its hottest July in 28 years as 13 people died in the last 24 hours from heat related causes. Weather officials warn continued high temperatures and humidity could raise further risk today.
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New York
Italian Steamer Destroyed by Bomb in Rio Cargo
Rio de Janeiro July 29 The Italian steamer Giuseppe Garibaldi was destroyed by a German bomb placed in her cargo. Six crew members were killed and others injured in the attack.
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Rio de Janeiro
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Insurance Figures Big In U S War Risk Growth
Washington figures from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance show nearly eight million soldiers and sailors sought government protection totaling over 25 billion dollars. Secretary McAdoo notes 2.95 million applications. four days of rapid writing push above one billion. July totals near four billion. average per man about 8,500 dollars. The program now exceeds private life insurers by about eight billion, with certificates only evidence of contract, not required for coverage.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
McAdoo
Strike Nears End in Britain as Munitions Min Says Workers Return
The ministry of munitions reports improved strike conditions in London with the majority of workers having returned to their posts. Official statement notes progress toward resumption of production.
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London
Ministry of Munitions
Allies Capture Three Towns Amid Marne Advance
Paris reports French and American troops push north of the Marne reaching the Oureq and taking Anthenay Clery et Vaine linen villages. Champagne and Reims flank general German withdrawals with heavy losses and further village seizures along the front.
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Marne River
80,000 Soldiers Trained at Camp Grant in Year
More than 80,000 servicemen have trained at Camp Grant over the past year. Most are fighting in France while others complete their military education at other camps. The current group is the third increment trained at Camp Grant.
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Camp Grant
France
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