Allies Push Back Germans South of Soissons
Allied forces report a three mile advance south of Soissons and now hold about 20 000 prisoners and 400 guns as German resistance declines. In another broadcast, the San Diego cruiser details a torpedo or mine mystery after sinking ten miles from Fire Island with only minor loss of life and several survivors being identified.
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Marn
Soissons
New York Times
Ashington
H. H. Christy
San Diego
California
Fire Island
Gydmarine
Navy Department
Wimerncan
Caiston
Boul Uuwh
Portsmouth
Waslington
Navy
Telegrapa Eli
Bureau of Avigation
Lis Varecolus
Telegatmus
Rebavis
Thomas E
Tather
Edwin Iveves
Street
N. W
Denton
Vaie
Long Ieland
Canton
Thomas B. Davis
Pensacola
Fla
Ohio
United States Naval Cruier Force
New York
Christy
Tme
Capitan Christy
Periacope
Oldest Roosevelt son wounded as fate tests family resolve
The Roosevelts face tragedy as Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is reported wounded in France while Quentin Roosevelt is confirmed dead. President Wilson and allies express sympathy as Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and family receive messages of support. Japanese Red Cross guests visit Sagamore Hill amid war charity efforts.
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New York Times
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Paris
Theodore, Jr
Ted
Red Cross
H Roosevelt
Roosevelt
War Department
Washington
France
Jie
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Willson
Washington, D. C
Theodore Rosevelt
Segamore Hill
Red Cross Commission
Mic Mibera
Whuich
Teney Davison
Locust Valley
L. AL
Krousevelt
Prince Toxutawa
Dir. Davison
Truby
Portsmouth
Japan
United States
Ex-Czar of Russia Shot by Urals Council
Wireless dispatch reports ex Czar Nicholas Romanoff killed July 16 in Ural region action taken amid alleged counter revolution. Empress and heir sent to safety. house papers from Rasputin to be published. Central Executive Committee supports move and impending tribunal.
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Russia
Ural Soviet
Nicholas Roman
London
Sia
Rus 16
Czechoslovak Bandas
Ural
Bol
Rasputin
Sage
Ural Regional Council
Nichols Romanoff
Yekatemburg
Ned Srais
Ceechos
Ovax Nands
Nicholas E
Spirac
Nomanoff Bay
Moscow
Javer
Central Executive Committee
Ural Negpional Council
Nicholas Romanoff
Ural Medonal Council
Nicholas Homanoff
Gregory Rasputin
Komanoff
Dent
Moscow Stricken as Cholera Reaches Capital
London reports cholera in Moscow with 224 confirmed and 700 suspected cases in twenty four hours and 120 cases in Petrograd Province. Workers commissions push for immediate takeover of unhealthy rooms and compulsory relocation to sanitary quarters to protect public health.
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London
Moscow
Petrograd
Assassination Rumors Reach From Russia To Geneva
Rumors circulated since June 24 claiming the ex Emperor Nicholas II of Russia was killed or executed by Bolshevists in various cities. Reports from Stockholm and Washington hinted at different fates including execution and assassination, but none offered direct confirmation. Weathered dispatches mention Sunshine City and Petersburg with a cold, winter tone in the closing notes.
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Nicholas
Russia
Lekaterinburg
Geneva
Bolsheviasi Aiver
Bussnevist
Germans Claim Marne Retreat Justified By Aims And Miscarriage
A Berlin semi official statement argues the Marne crossing aimed to broaden attack on Rheims and pin French forces. It claims the breakthrough failed but troops fulfilled the southern bank task and withdrew to the northern bank for new operations.
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Amsterdam
Juy
Berlin
Supreme Army Command
Marne
Rheims
Longr
Entente
Americans Halt German Offense Near Rheims in Fierce Battle
On July 20 American and Allied troops fought a bloody counteroffensive south of Soissons and near Rheims. More than 6,000 German prisoners were taken as divisions including the Rainbow and regular army units engaged. Ongoing reports describe heavy fighting, high casualties, and American resolve against German shock troops.
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Soissons
New York Times
Washington
Chateau - Thierry
Champagne
National Guard
District of Columbia
New Yorkth Infantry
16Th Infantry
Rheims
Chateau-Thierry
20Th National Guard
New England States
Pennsylvania National Guard
War Department
Vad
15Th New York
South National Army Regiment
William Hayward
New York City Public Service Commission
Roeims
Peyton Co. March
Army General Staff
Europe
General March
Atlantic
Wilson
March
7Ith National Army
New York State
Camp Upton
Yaphank, L. 1
Luneville
Lorraine
Long Battefront
11Th
George B. Duncan
United States
Kuiser
Uncle Sam
Vierzy
Chaudon
Ludendorff
Epernay
Chalons
Bocie
Manhattan
New Jersey
Germany
French American Forces Push Front as Marne Front Holds
Official daily reports say Franco American troops on both sides of the Marne advanced with heavy fighting between the Aisne and Marne. They reached Ploisy Parey Tigny and Neuilly St Frant while capturing hundreds of guns and over 20 000 prisoners since July 15.
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Marne
Aisne
Ploisy
Parey-Tigny
St. Remy-Bianzy
Hozel St. Albin
Priez
Courchamps
Rheims
Courton Wood
Ardre
St. Euphaise
Neuilly-St. Frant
Joy-Clignon
Fosasoy
Neuilly
Local Classifieds Highlight European Piano and Misc Items
Sulphur Springs notices list The Greenbdrier European piano and The Whites. Auxiliary items include an American pen and a wonderful curstive vetete N. X. office The Piase.-Advt White.
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W. VA
Pian
N. X
The
Piase
Berlin admits retreat as troops pull back
Berlin confirms a retreat after heavy fighting around Paris with clashes reported south of the river and attacks north of the line. British forces aid in the defense, with reports citing sustained violence and strategic withdrawals.
French American Forces Push Forward At Soissons Front
Allied forces on the Soissons Chateau-Thierry front gained about a mile up to noon and three miles in the center as German withdrawals south of the Marne continued. Paris and Berlin offices confirmed the riverfront retreat and victories along the Aisne and Ardre with British troops in action alongside French units.
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Clark Williams
New York
Mr. Williams
Red Cross
Paris
American Red Cross
Williams
France
Marne
Reuter
Dispatch
Berlin
Bois de Misy
Port-a-Binsone
Deuilly
Mareuil
Sois
Aisnesons
Rheims
Ardre
Aisne
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Theodore
Confir
Quentin
Archibald
White House
Bolshevist
Empress
Alexis Ro
Sunshine City
Petersburg
Fila
Kaiser’s
Edwin L. James
New York Times Company
New York Time
Man Warriors
Rainbow Troops
Negro Regiment
Seville
Gersnock
Youthfuleir
Tprades
Ammuon
Amerniti
Ferlin
Lordon
Meteren
Pris
Hartenanes-St. Neuillyard
Ourcq
Hartennes
Mareuli
Souain
Mand Soissons Bridges
Soissons-Chateau-Thierry
Roy
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