Allies Press on Aisne Marne Front As Germans Face Setbacks
Reports from July 24 detail Franco American and British forces pushing German troops from the Chatelet forest north of Chateau-Thierry. Pershing notes continued pursuit south of the Marne with gains north of the river. A German counterattack near Wrigny is repulsed as raids occur near Bucquoy and Albert. London reports growing German difficulties as supplies dwindle and retreat possibilities widen, with higher Allied victory expectations.
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Postal Strike Declared Off In Ottawa
Ottawa July 24 A telegram to Postmaster Collier shows government terms for striking postal workers. A cabinet sub committee will meet at six if workers return. Back pay for last session is to be issued for those who stay at work and those who return. The government calls current strike unjustified and warns action to prevent public disruption.
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Sir Robert Borden Stays in England Amid City Support
Toronto dispatch says confidential cabinet advice notes Sir Robert Borden will stay in England for patriotic reasons. Lloyd George seeks overseas forces in England to back plans for army efficiency. Sir Robert and Australian Premier Hughes with General Smuts support Lloyd George while attacks abroad stem from ignorance of the situation.
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Prisoners Die in Turkish Camps, Commons Announces
In the House of Commons Rear Admiral Hope reports that 3 British officers and 618 men, 8 naval ratings, 6 Indian officers, and 132 men died in Turkish prison camps during January 1917 to July 1918.
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Pension Board Officials Conduct Westward Inquiry in Ottawa
Commissioners Clarke and Todd of the Pensions Board passed through Ottawa last evening on a trip across the west to investigate pension claims and complaints. At the station they were shown two cases affecting local men by Secretary Wright of the Great War Veterans Association, who said the matters would be taken up.
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First Ukrainian army formed with 6000 conscripts
A Kiev despatch reports steps toward forming a Ukrainian army with 6000 recruits drawn by conscription of men born to 1899 and volunteers aged 18 to 35. The infantry and artillery term is two years while other arms require three years. The levy begins July.
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Conference Postponed Between Government Representatives and Carriers
Ottawa July 24 conference between government officials and letter carriers postponed to this afternoon due to time confusion. Post office staff remain on strike with no mail dispatch today as city officials urge conciliation. Ottawa reports one hour carrier halt before resuming mail. cabinet to meet carriers in Toronto and Winnipeg discussions for settlement.
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Government to extend Grand Trunk operation for another year
Ottawa dispatch says talks in London failed to produce an agreement on government purchase of the Grand Trunk railroad. The Citizen reports the company will operate for another year and that Arthur Meighen and J A Calder, returning from abroad, will inform Ottawa of the understanding. Also reports a torpedoing of the Gloucester fishing schooner Robert and Richard off Cape Porpoise with four men rescued and other vessels following.
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HUN PEACE OFFER ASKS ALL THEY HAD AND ALL THEY HAVE
Amsterdam reports Germany proposed a peace conference to the co government. The plan includes no west annexations or indemnities and treaties with Russia and Row inalla. Self determination may be settled at the conference, with Belgium’s fate also to be decided. Balkan issues to be addressed, freedom of the seas dismantling of Gibraltar and the Suez canal and rights to coaling stations. Colonial question to be settled on the basis of status quo.
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Death of Mirbach Avenge by Bolsheviki in Germany
Amsterdam reports July 21 that over twenty Socialist Republic activists were shot by Bolsheviks for involvement in the assassination of Ambassador Von Mirbach and efforts to stop the revolution. Berlin dispatch cites German charge in Moscow via Foreign Minister Tchiteberin.
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Berlin
Alexis Romanoff Dies of Exposure
Amsterdam reports the former holy apostate to the Russian throne Alexis Romanoff died from exposure a few days after his father the former emperor was executed. The incident followed a Moscow dispatch to the Bella Lokal Anzeiger.
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Justicia torpedoed off Ireland coast and sunk
News from Belfast and Ireland reports the liner Justicia, formerly Statendam, torpedoed off the Irish coast. The 82,284 ton vessel reportedly carried troops. 400 crew were landed and 10 lives lost or unaccounted for amid submarine attacks during the engagement.
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