Allies Capture 30,000 Germans in Great Drive
Allied forces press a major offensive along the Aisne to Marne front, claiming 17,000 to 30,000 German prisoners and over 850 guns. French and American troops advance, recapture positions near Montvoisi, and push toward Soissons and Chateau Thierry amid fierce fighting. Scottish units take Meteren. Berlin reports a failed French wedge attempt with heavy losses.
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Paris
Tly
Aisne
Marne
Nies
Aisne Front
Thre
L'Homme Libre
Berlin
Battle
Fons Ve
Reims
Montvoisi
Corton Wood
Moule -Arde
Marsaus
Prurey
London
France
Soissons
Soissons-Chateau Thierry
Ameren
Duck Moolly
Éheitiy
Meteren
Bailleul
War Office
Hoover Arrives in Great Britain for Allied Food Talks
Herbert Hoover United States food administrator lands at a British port to join an allied round table aiming to pool resources for a common food program. The gathering will set yearly country needs and production, with surpluses and substitutes prorated if insufficient.
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London
Herbert C. Hoover
America
Washington
England
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover
Europe
Players To Work Or Fight In Draft Change
Washington July 20 professional baseball players of draft age want work or fight now and draft rules may include theatrical performers and moving picture workers to seek new jobs or face induction. Secretary Baker said baseball is a nonproductive occupation and urged expansion of the rule to cover entertainment professions. Leagues will comply in spirit if needed, asking time to decide if clubs can continue. Mayor details include Eddie Ainsmith case and Governor Philipp visiting Camp Douglas.
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Washington
Baker
Marabal
Eddie Ainsmith
Law
Cincinnati
John KK. Tener
National League
Baseball
War Department
U S Cruiser San Diego Sunk Off Fire Island
Navy confirms armored cruiser San Diego sunk ten miles southeast of Fire Island at 11:80 am. One officer and two boats carrying crew landed at Long Island station. no lives lost. Vessel weighed 12,000 tons, 502 feet, 22 knots, with 1,114 aboard. cause under investigation. Firing heard near Sayville as cannons resumed at dusk.
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Washington
San Diggo
New York Harbor
Navy Department
Coast Patrol
Benson
Naval Operations
San Diego
Fire Island
California
Seo Francisco
Figure On Costs For War
Washington reports production costs of 20 essential commodities are being investigated by the federal trade commission for confidential use by warmeking government branches. Twelve inquiries support the war industries board, three for the food administration, two for the fuel administration, two for the army and one for the railroad administration. Investigations cover coal, oil, coke, pig iron, ingots, steel, copper, zinc, nickel, lumber, sand and gravel, locomotives, textiles and various food supplies.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
War Industries
The
Food Administration
Fuel Administration
Army
Rallroid Administration
Nitrate Plant Explosion Kills Three in Michigan
A blast at the Aetna Explosives nitrate plant near Ishpeming Marquette Michigan on July 20 killed three and caused damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands. The plant, working on government orders, was entirely destroyed and the cause remains undetermined.
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Marquette, Mich
Aetoo Explosives Company
Ishpeming
Deport Belgians Report From Amsterdam July 20
German authorities resume deportations of Belgians with 10,000 taken from Ghent district and 500 to 2,000 more carried away, according to received word. The report notes ongoing enemy coercion during the period.
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Amsterdam
Ghent
Jimmie the Mexican ant-eater mascot with Marines at Marne
A quirky World War I item recounts Jimmy the Marine mascot, the Mexican ant-eater, accompanying U S Marines at the Marne. During the push toward German lines he dodged danger, was fitted with a small gas mask and shrapnel helmet, and prepared for future fighting. The piece ends with reflections on pride and beauty among Marines.
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Marne
Jimmy
U. S
Ling
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise
John F. Jantzen of Celemeny Saskatchewan recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he has used it personally and with his family and considers it an exceptionally fine preparation.
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Chamberlain
John F. Jantzen
Celemeny
Sask
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Gene Byrnes
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Philipp
Bush
Herzog
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fred _ Arnold
Hay Claire
Wisconsin Association of Superintendents of the Poor
Milwaukee
William ©. Spindler
J. K. Smith
Waukesha
Manitowoc
Frank Irn
Sheboygan
Epb Gay
George Richanana
Anton Anton
Anton
Gary
Garvin
Wisconsin
Tener
E. A. Fitzpatrick
E. L. Philipp
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin National Guard
N. Y
LFE
New York
Guarantine
Sayville
Lehoeming
Mich
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Jimmie
Winterburn Drug Co
Hotel Blodgett
W. F. Malo
Marshfield Plumbing & Heating Company
Wasco
Marshfield, Wis
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