Foch uses counterattack to smash through 25 mile front
Allied forces led by American storm troops break through on the Aisne to Marne front near Chateau-Thierry. They pass beyond most objectives including the Paris Soissons road, reach Soissons, seize guns and prisoners, and push toward Belleau Wood as German resistance remains stubborn in places. Tanks support the drive with heavy artillery and bayonet strikes.
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French strike on twenty five mile front thrills war department
Washington reports that word the French were striking the Germans on a twenty five mile front below the Aisne stirred a wave of enthusiasm in the war department today. Officials noted the action as a hopeful sign of renewed offensive momentum against the enemy.
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Partly Cloudy Foretold In Local Weather Forecast
A local forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and no major precipitation. Residents should expect gentle winds and continued dry conditions into the weekend with no significant weather threats.
Neglect Charged By U.S. to Pilot of River Steamer
A preliminary report to Secretary Redfield accuses the Columbia steamer captain and pilot of unskilful navigation on the Mississippi river voyage. The mishap caused the loss of nine lives and two other fatalities, with local inspectors submitting the findings.
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Foch launches counter stroke as allied lines push toward Paris
Walter M. Harrison reports General Foch bold counter surprise on the Marne front. American and French troops advance beyond former lines as reserves shift to meet a German push west of Reims. About 500,000 American troops join the combat zone in a bid to blunt the offensive and threaten a decisive breakthrough toward Paris.
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Japanese Agree to U N Siberian Intervention Terms
A Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese government accepts joint American terms for Siberian intervention, following US proposals differing from those of Great Britain and France. The Times cites plans dated July 13, highlighting American involvement andJapanese acceptance of a combined effort.
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Japan Accepts American Suggestion for Siberia Exit
The newspaper reports the Japanese government agrees to a proposal endorsed by the United States that Japan will also send soldiers to Siberia as part of an international relief effort, signaling cooperation in the Allied intervention.
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Freight Rate Reform Is Promised Owen
Senator Robert Owen, head of traffic, promises Oklahoma will have freight rates aligned with Texas Kansas and Arkansas. He notes Mr Chambers the director is in California but W Hasteing handles progress and will push plans to finish. The traffic association finished a long report set for Washington to seek rate adjustment.
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Foch Leads French 4 Mile Breakthrough Across Aisne to Marne
London reports say the French offensive along a 25 mile front between the Aisne and the Marne has gained two to four miles in many sectors. Thousands of prisoners and several guns captured. French forces near rail depots feeding the Rheims front threaten German logistics. Tanks and forest cover aided the surprise move directed by General Foch.
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Crown Prince Meets Stone Wall In Attacks in Region of Rheims
Paris dispatch reports French forces attack along a twenty five mile front from the Aisne to Belleau Wood area with progress of one and a half to two miles at some points. In the Marne and Champagne fronts the situation is unchanged. Prisoners begin to arrive from advances as German attacks southwest of Nanteuil la Fosse are repulsed. Pershing says the enemy is driven from the south bank in the American sector on the Marne.
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French Retake Montvoisin Front on the Marne
London dispatches report a large French attack from Chateau-Thierry toward Suippes on the Marne front. French gains include Mantuisis south of the Maine and high ground west of Epernay and Chen-la-Reine, with German advances slowing north of the Marne as fighting continues nearby.
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