The Big Smash by Americans Promises the Future
Special to The Northwestern reports the Franco American drive between Soissons and Chateau Thierry as a growing offensive with 135,000 troops, including non combatants. It notes gains along a twenty three mile front and hints at German withdrawals on the Marne salient while warning war will continue.
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Washington, D C
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Marne
Champagne
Wisconsin
Soissons-Chateau Thierry
Marne Salient
Foch
Hheims
Peyton €. March
Chateau Thierry-Soissons
Allied Action In Local Offensive Dominates Front
General Foch moderates his drive between the Aisne and the Marne as Allied forces build to a larger push. Von Hindenburg shifts reserves while the moral effect in Germany grows, and the Allied American force in France reaches 1,200,500 as training completes. The Allied advance is poised to widen the battle further.
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T. Mason
United Press New
Tech
Germany
Aisne- Marne
Paris
Marne
Foch
Poeh
von Hindenburg
Aisne-Marage Salient
Seissong
Forenh Pardenis
von Muehlaimn
Eral Foch
France
Roosevelt Arrives in France for Navy Inspection
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt arrived in France aboard a destroyer to inspect naval administration and contract matters, leases of buildings and lands, expenditures, and the business organization of the department.
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Ecretary
Navy
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
France
Navy Department
Naval Administration
Atlantic
Dabarument
Strike Threatens Munition Plants Across England
Royal proclamation outlines serious consequences if munition workers strike on Wednesday at Coventry Manchester Birmingham and Liverpool unless the government rescinds a license requirement barring certain employers from hiring skilled workers.
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England
United Pres
London
Coventry
Manchester
Birmingham
Liverpool
Jitney Beer Squeezed Into Nickel Dime Price Shift
A troubled local beer deal ends with a revised unlegal price change as a small retailer agrees to raise the Jitney beverage cost from a nickel to a dime across fourteen ounces, scrapping the growler option and keeping beer value near twenty cents per ounce.
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Antwapkee
San Diego Victim Missing From Sunk Craft Crew
Associated Press reports John E. Pearce of Milton Wisconsin is missing from the crew of the sunken cruiser San Diego. Authorities confirm he is among the missing after the vessel was struck and sunk.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
San Diego
John E. Pearce
Milton, Wis
Strike Averted In Canadian Railway Shops
Montreal reports that a threatened railway shopmen strike in Canada has been averted today as officials announced the settlement or postponement of the labor action. The move ends the immediate threat to train service and operations across affected plants.
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Montreal
Canada
Crown Princes Calling for Help on Soissons Front
Allied reports describe French American forces pushing south of Soissons toward Chateau Thierry. German crown prince Frederick William seeks help from Bavarian cousin Rupprecht as German divisions rush to shield the western flank after retreat from Chateau Thierry. Frontline actions include Meun and Marne crossings, prisoner captures, and continued efforts to penetrate the enemy line along the Soissons region.
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France
Fredrick William
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Dia Ant
Mudgin
de Gouteo
Berthelot
Submarine Sunk By British Destroyer Marne
London report by Associated Press states the British destroyer Marne sunk a German submarine. Admiralty issued a formal statement confirming the loss of the U-boat in the engagement.
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Associated Press
London
Marne
Drygoods Convention Opens Semiannual Wisconsin Session
The semiannual convention of the Wisconsin Drygoods association opens at 9 o clock in the assembly chamber of the capitol. Magnus Swenson, state fund administrator, presides in the governor's absence. Major G. A. Fitzputeles delivers the opening address as committees report and John H. Neller of Pettibone-Peabody discusses Cash or Melted Credit. About 100 dealers attend plus talks on war reallocation problems.
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Capitol
United Press
Madden
Wis
Wisconsin Drygoods Association
Assembly Chamber
Magnus Swenson
State Fond
Phillipp
GE. A. Fitzputeles
John H. Neller
Pettibone- Peabody Company
Appleton
Senate to report WHI waste findings on plane production
The Senate military subcommittee drafts a report detailing millions wasted in Bristol and other planes. Findings include 1,200 training planes costing 6 million dollars declared unused, several aviators killed, and delays from amateur engineering and administration. Liberty motor praised. Bristol type abandoned by war dept. Hearings by Charles Hughes and A G Gregory continue in the Midwest with later stops planned in Buffalo and eastern sites.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Thomas
Aircraft Production Board
Son D. Ryan
Great Britain
War Department
Charles ©.Hughes
Gregory
Middle West
Wilson
Department of Justice
Hughes
Buffalo
Meeting of Democrats at New York State Convention Opens Tomorrow
Delegates already arrive in Saratoga Springs for the Democratic state convention set to begin tomorrow. Names floated for governor include James W. Gerard Franklin D Roosevelt William Church Osborn Alfred E. Smith and H. Walker of Binghamton, though no clear frontrunner emerges. Conversations hint at informal discussions but secrecy surrounds navy postings and the party's next move remains uncertain.
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New York
Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
Ubliltu
Wan Nu
James W. Gerard
Lantlin DD
Roosevelt
Navy
William Church Osborn
Alfred E. Smith
EH. C. Walker
Binghamton
Germans in Roumania Troops Rush to Quell Uprisings
United Press reports Berlin has rushed 200000 troops into Roumania to suppress uprisings in the Balkans. Clashes between Roumanian civilians and German forces have grown widespread and violent, forcing Austro German reinforcements to the front in the west.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Roumnania
Balkans
Rome
West
Germany and Finland Reach Unconfirmed Agreement
A Washington report says Germany and Finland reportedly discussed a naval or diplomatic arrangement, but officials doubt any solid accord exists. The State Department has not confirmed the details, and careful officials avoid tying the matter to either central or allied powers.
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iBy
Washington, D. C
Germany
Finland
State Department
Honduras declares war amid diplomatic rows
The Honduran government declared war after diplomatic fretations with Germany, following action on a Friday in May. The State Department was notified of the action.
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Associated Preax
Washington, D
Failed German Air Attack Over Paris Region
An Associated Press report states a German bomber failed to reach the Paris region today as French aircraft opened fire and forced it to retreat.
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Associated Press
Paria
Our Soldier Boys Leave Us for Service Abroad
A fragmentary wartime note says our soldier boys are departing with pride and nostalgia. Families and friends express support as they head to training and deployment, hoping for safety and a future reunion in peacetime. The text references Washington and a promise of returning home.
Submarine Activity Off Provincetown Reported
Cannondings heard offshore near Provincetown Massachusetts as naval vessels pursue German submarines. Provincetown harbor closed to ships, explosions heard before dawn with haze obscuring origin. Signals point to a submarine port possibly attacked, with observers in Cush Hoons Polton Nausat and Wellfleet noting the blasts.
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United Press
Provincetown
Mass
Auf Ma. m
Provincetown Harbor
Allity
Perth Amboy
Polton
Nausat
Wellfleet
Auto crash kills deputy and injures several in Menominee
An Associated Press report from Marinette details a collision at the Taylor Avenue crossing in Menominee. Deputy Mian Minerva Lynes was killed and Milas Anne Sullivan of Menominee, Mich., fatally injured, with passenger Trainman, and Bisa Lenesy, sister of C. J. Lynes, among others hurt.
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Strmeke
Menanines
Associated Prem
Marinette
Wit
I. WN. Wrzele
Mian
Minerva Lynes
Milas Anne Sullivan
Menominee
Mich
Northwestern
Taylor Avenue
Monominen
Torwn
Bisa Lenesy
C. J. Lynes
Wirconsin State Board of Control
Ractnn
Mutinies Reported Across Bohemia and Hungary
British Wireless Service reports serious revolts in Bohemia and Hungary with massacres and mass surrenders. At Manaros Szjet 250 officers and 800 Czecho Slovaks mutinied and were shot. about 3,000 surrendered. Reports say irregular armed bands operate in several regions as soldiers desert in large numbers.
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Hungary
Presa
London
British Wireless Service
Bohem
Manaros-Szjet
Rome
Underground Wireless Training at Signal Corps School
The article notes a summer training school at Bally Scheal for signal corps work. Thirty-two men attend as instructors from Halcon school in Tort Glina teach trench communication and wireless signaling, introducing modern methods to students.
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Ausociated
Trevis
EL Page
Wireless Morsnyer Tinedersround
Henk Andlree
Alxnal Corps
Bally Scheal
Wrench
Pritish
Mooney Appeal Denied by California Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court denied Mooney's appeal in a pretrial order. Mooney, imprisoned at San Quentin for participation in the Preparedness Day bombing, faces execution. Governor Stephens and Attorney General Maltngle represented Mooney in the appeal.
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Associated Press
Cale
California Supreme Court
Thomas
Mooney
San Quentin State Penitentiary
Stevena
V. Maltengle
New Marne Victory Reported by Allied Press
After wartime examinations, allied military officials declare the counteroffensive near New Marne a decisive success. The analysis names strategic maneuvers and suggests a major victory for the allies in the region.
Work of an Ace French Ace Rene Fonck Valued
Variant Lieutenant Rene Fonck, a top French ace, downed two German planes on July 18, one on July 4 and three on July 19. He has brought down five more machines, increasing his total to many more than eighteen.
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Prensa
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Japan Agrees to American Terms on Intervention Plan
Tokyo reports that Japan and the United States will jointly intervene in Siberia, with a Japanese diet session to discuss the plan. The dispatch notes opposition from some factions, funding and provisioning discussions, and uncertainties about the exact terms and timing of military action.
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Bent ix
United States
Stberke
Washbaton
Panese
London
Thadapanews
BouNel AN
Japan
Stevia
Qiysa A
Central News
Tokyo
Agence
Sibevia
Diapateh Sdass Jk Ds
Selyakal Party
Aintinancial
Vindivax
Peking
Viedvostok
Belsheviles
Ural
Captured men and seized assets reported near Mareinda
Wrecked and unclear OCR report claims a party held by Mexicans, with details about captives, a foreman Nilw Stone, and a ransom-like sum of 36,006 cited. The text mentions Mareinda, San Misritel, and Tad Veta, with vague references to Mexican authorities and local ranches.
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Koitine
Andociatad
Bate Paneer
Kalipe Musgule
Iydra de Wanca
Sim Darby
Mareinda
San Misritel
Tad Veta
Hanuice
New Austrian Drive Looms in German Led Offensive
Wartime dispatch reports a planned Austrian drive against Italian forces. The offensive is described as under German leadership with Austrian nominal command. Published notices emphasize a major operation readying for action in the Mowa region.
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Rome
Wapatehes
Wavlonite
Mowas
Austrian Cabinet Resigns Prompt Political Shakeup
The Austrian government faces a cabinet resignation crisis as Prime Minister K Han accepts the resignations of several ministers. Public reaction remains divided amid speculation about the future leadership and policy direction.
Von Hertling Recovers From Illness and Resumes Duties
Amsterdam AP reports Chancellor Count von Hertling has recovered from a illness while under physician care at the imperial headquaters and has fully resumed his duties.
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Count von Hertling
Hime
Foch Nut Cracker In Deadly Action
Rear guard actions in northern France form part of a German effort to delay Allied pursuit near Chateau Thierry. Reports describe enemy movements from Grizot to Beuze St. Gernieu and the Oureq valley, with aims to trap Allied forces and defend the Marne salient. Positive signs include Austrian and French cooperation, with Allied advances north of the Aisne and possible enveloping maneuvers around Soissons and Salins.
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Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
Utes Vhierry
France
Chateau ‘Khierry
Grizotles
Heave St. Gerniehy Tx
Oureq River
Te Dion
Hhels
Snissons
Woomile
Oureq
Nualeul
Khel
Morfauy
Chitilion
Salasopns
Kioillty
Khelins
Positlons
Soissons
Sartonnes-en Tan
Batten
Whelin
Teant
Suisons
Aitles
Chatto Thierry
Ouren
Solano
Marne
Rheingion
Fee
Aisne
Salavonx
Mitogin
Maine
Marne Siallent
Vesle
Koeh Xn
Betes
Tebeuterne
Amiens
Hetteillyh
Allias
Suny
Chateau 'Phierry
Foch
Metal Companies Taken by American Authorities
The American authorities seized metal firms including Vougelater & Co, Sondheimer & Co, and others in New York City. The assets total about 59 million dollars with German ownership ties. Palmer stated the action breaks German control of the metal industry and cited affiliations with Gorehn Metal Central and related groups.
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Washington
Vougelater & Co
Ins
Sondhemer & Cn, Inc
Phot
New York
Stailforth My Co
Palmer
Corman
Germans retreat under American pressure near Chateau Thierry
On the Aisne Marne front American forces push toward Chateau Thierry as Germans retreat north of the Marne. Allied artillery ranges the Soissons Chateaur Thierry line while American troops advance near Soisson and Vaux. Prisoners report food shortages and weak ammunition as raids across the Vosges gain ground with few American casualties.
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Soisson Asertosin
Soissonn- Chatesa Thierry
Solaung-Villers Catterite
Aine
Chateau Thierry
Vaux
RAM
Vosges
France
Vernek Tehlan
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Aisne-Marne
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Ermerican
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Rivey Maene
Chartaves
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Mey
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Gawans
Parket
Rhenna
Deval
Meeting OF Democrats
Roumania
Honduras
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Mary Schlutzer
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Gerard
Aed & Frown
Krom
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Cmc
Heath Jora
Underground Wireless
Carafil
Siberia
Woalington
Tuyy Am
Sberia
Onielals
Tetachor
Toleye
Raealt
Unis
Sibiu
Vinland
Alust
Aliat
Khan
Minin
von Hertling
Heer, Sondheimer& Co
Tf Voretateln & Co
Gorenan Metal Cesarlschaft
Givry
Amny
America
Toad
Lince
Fareene
Ameer
Penhanly
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