Veteran Yanks in Italy Form Two New Corps and Army Shifts
Washington reports American troops arriving in Italy from France as General March announces the formation of Two More American army corps the Fourth commanded by General George W Reed and the Fifth by General Omar Bundy. Command changes place Maj Gen William M Wright to Third Corps and Maj Gen Robert Bontard to Second Corps as Allied forces push on Paris front and British advances threaten German positions near Rheims.
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Washington
France
Italy
March
Geneeral March
George W. Reed
Omar Bunty
Cmp
William M Wright
Missouri-Kansas National Guards
Third Army
Arth
Robert Bontard
Second Army
Fourth Corps
Omar Bundy
Aisne
Marne
Marcle
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Talient
Iport
Vereen Tarde
Rheims
Match
Therm
Tle Peetrh
CC Baltistar Guardemen
Pish
Maj
Gett
Rotrwin
National Guard
Texas
Oklahoma
William R Smith
Cow
Rennedy
Frederick
Henry Hodges
J. J Rucksvan
Southern Department
North Atlante Coast Artillery
Gey
Kaiser’s Telegram to Troops From Rheims Tower
Emperor William allegedly watched the Rheims battle from a tower as German forces opened on July 15 with the line up to God for the emperor and the empire. Rosner, his press agent, reports the message sent to troops behind the attack front.
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Amsterdam
William
Karl Rosner
Rheims
Rosner
Make the World a Decent Place to Live in
A Canadian WWI correspondent reflects on posters calling for decency in a world torn by war. He recalls a fallen mother, mutilated civilians, and the denial of a decent place to die, urging readers to grasp the enemy’s brutality and the need for a decent world.
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Peat
Harold R. Peat Wate
Jenin
France
Belgium
Poland
Serbia
Armenia
Will
Weiter
Generally Fair Weather Forecast
Local forecast notes generally fair conditions with warm temperatures and some cloudiness. No substantial precipitation expected. Winds light to moderate, shifting easterly.
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Bun
Russia to Have Bumper Harvest
London dispatch reports harvesting in progress across Russia with yields above average, indicating a bumper crop as described by a Russian wireless despatch received last night.
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Russia
London
Allies plan intervention in Russia with 60,000 troops
Washington reports a near complete accord between the United States and its allies on an intervention into Russia to aid the Russian people and oust the Huns. Japan will provide a nucleus of 60,000 troops and economic support, with operations to begin within two weeks and push to Irkutsk via the Siberian railroad.
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Russia
Japan
Powers
John R. Mott
Y.M.C.A
U. S
Arthur Sears Henning
Washington
United States
Wilson
Ehletty
Jay
Rania My Mott
Lenine
Murman Coast
Siberia
European
China
Ani
Rusa
Siberian
Cwila
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal
Allies Press Forward on River Salient and Marne Gains
Allied forces push along the whole river salient with 30 000 German prisoners reported in nine days. American troops locate German super cannon emplacements near Breey north of Chae Thierry. French advance north of the Marne and gain nearly a mile in Champagne with 200 prisoners taken.
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Paris
Marne
Champagne
War Office
Ponten-Binson
Record troop deployment heightens July oversea estimate
Washington reports 300000 troops may be sent in July as part of a push to reach record overseas mobilization. Secretary Baker and General Maud discuss the scale, with Pershing’s latest notes indicating ongoing shipments and completed airframes and heavy equipment for France.
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Washington
Moon
Baker
Marel
Senate
Shigmett
New Lyar
France
Bakey
Pershing Cai
Samisrory Heach Named National Baseball League President
In mass meetings on July 71, John K Tener was elected president of the National Baseball League, replacing the outgoing official. The unusual spelling suggests OCR errors, but the event centers on a leadership change in the league.
American Troops Break Through German Lines On The Marne
American forces dash forward on the Marne after July 1 advancing sixteen kilometers as Ford machines shatter German nests. Ten armored cars sweep the road while infantry occupies cleared ground. Two cars fail to return but the operation is deemed completely successful in a major push against German positions.
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Marne
Kant
Hue
French Gain Ground in Aisne Sector Near Chatillon
French and American forces push forward along a wide front between Soissons and the Aisne, crossing toward Bourtu finan and Chatillon while probing east of Montagne Sant Northie. Allied actions aim to seize a pocket near Chatillon and draw German lines back as central operations continue.
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Associated Press War Service
Yeelor
Soissons
Riis
Bourtu Finan
le Marve
Chatillon
Wets
Marns
Peinte
Gouraud
Champagie
Cieneral
Montagne Sant
Wheine
Venturing
Marfwus Am Pourey
Norte
Chanitlon
Rheins Mountain
Chatillin
Hun Yields Slowly To Yankee Push On Aisne Marne Front
On the Aisne Marne front July 27 the Allied force under American command pressed forward slowly against German lines. Infantry advance continued with artillery support as German troops shifted forces northward to counter the thrust. The Americans gained ground at several points and showed the potential for further gains in subsequent operations.
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Associated
Aisne Marne
Southeas
Mturne
Allies Press Forward At Aisne Marne Front
Allied troops advancing east of Chateau Thierry push German forces from wooded areas. Fire discipline intensifies as artillery concentrates and troops drive toward the junction with Fereen amid rough terrain and rain.
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Associated Press
Aisne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Fereen
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Edwin L. James
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