French advance on front from Soissons to the Ourcq
Allied dispatches report French gains along the Soissons to Ourcq front with ground won near Grand Rozoy and possession secured north of the Ourcq. Sergy changes hands repeatedly. American troops at Roncheres repulse a guards division counterattack. German retreat continues along the line toward Rheims, with villages burned and several guns captured as forces concentrate east of the Ourcq.
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Associated Press
London
Soissons
Dureq
Grand Rozoy
France
Fere-en-Tardenois
Sergy
Ourcq
Roncheres
Soissong-Rheims Salient
Oureq
Rheims
Dormans
Veale
Solsams
Vere-en-Tardenois
RESU
Chamberey
Ville-en-Tardenas
Saint Gemme
Tobacco head Reynolds Dies In Wilmington
C R J Reynolds, head of one of the nation’s largest tobacco companies, died in Winstow Salem. Local reports confirm the executive’s death today and note his leadership roles in the industry.
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Associated Press
Winstow Salem, NL. C
R. J. Revenolds
Allies Money Saves the Men in War News Analysis
By J W Mason Woltten for the Waried Press New York Foch resists tempting for a verbal engagement while German retreat accelerates. Allied money can spare American lives, a policy praised as Pech aims to minimize losses. German morale falters as von Mindenburg retreats from the Marne toward the Vesle and Aisne. The public is warned Berlin withholds full defeat news to avoid panic, fearing the crown prince becomes the symbol of disaster after Verdun and the Marne.
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J. W. Mason Woltten
Waried Press
New York
Foch
General Orb
Hindenburg
Pech
von Mindenburg
Marne
Hone
von Windenburg
Vesle
Aisne
War Office
Berlin
Katver
Verdun
Hohenzollern
Germany
Immediate Peace Resolution Declared by Czech League
In Amsterdam on Saturday Deputy Stanek for the Czech league offered a resolution calling for immediate peace without annexations or infirmities. It urged a continuation of war as useless to humanity and democracy, affirming self determination and urging Russia to oppose annexationist policy and imperialist aims. The Vienna dispatch reports the resolution was deemed inadmissible for submission to a vote by the house.
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Gy Associated Press
Stanek
Czech League
Russia
Germany
Itaek
House
Vienna
Vossische Zeicuns
Berlin
Incscent
Foreign decorations arrangements eyed for generals
A forthcoming letter from Secretary of War Baker to the British embassy will outline the U S stance on foreign decorations for generals Pershing Biddie and Timbers John Tims by King George. The plan aims to permit acceptance only with congressional approval.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
Pershing
March
Biddie
King George
Baker
Riggert Accepts Duluth Twin Cities Offer
Joe Riggert, a star with Milwaukee this season, has arre nted an offer from a Duluth stea mport company and will play in the twin ports league. William Steambnat, previously with Detroit, left for Duluth today to join the lineup.
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Arsociated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Joe Riggert
Fier Bruns Ourtelder
Strail
Elithyate Thes Ahmet Lec Scemattbtetion
Short Line Under Hammer In Minnesota Sale
The Dan Patch line in Minnesota was sold under a federal court order for 259000 dollars. The buyers plan to operate the property and the Minneapolis Northfield and Southern rail line remains in focus for future operations.
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Associated Trega
Minneapatie
Mion
Snert
Federsl Court
Southern Minnesota Brea Nesr
Minneapolis, Northnete and
Southern Rail
Caillaux Treason Trial Nearing High Court Sitting
Paris reports the preliminary inquiry in former Premier Joseph Caillaux’s treason case is nearly finished. The premier will be tried by the Senate sitting as a high court, similar to the Louis Malon case.
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Associated Press
Parix
Joseph Caillaux
Senna
Louis Mabe
Interior
Amerigan Banks to Lead 10 China Aid Pact
The Aspacated Press reports Washington plans a bank led scheme with Armenian, American, and other bankers to back loans and arms for China amid wartime pressures. The State Department says $40,108,000 will be advanced and outlines mutual cooperation with Great Britain, Japan, and others to facilitate equitable funding and prompt action.
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Washington, D
China
State Department
United States
Urso
Thos
Great Arivon
Japan
United Press
Washington
Cluna
Germany
Unted
Find
Penais
Ship Deliveries Report Mixed Great Lakes Trade
By Associated Press Washington dispatch ships with no deadweight tonnage details delivered last week. American yards announced new orders for steel and wood vessels. Total tonnage approached 25,589 with four vessels completed from Gales shipyards and others from eastern yards. The report notes ongoing deliveries and rising shipbuilding activity across multiple facilities including Spartans yard in Maryland.
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Great Lakes
Associated
Washington
Hs P
Alioming
Teeta
Maevie Gail Vardy
Nat Goodwins Effects in City Court Case
A New York based article details Nat Goodwin a stage and silent film figure described as a stack promoter and moving picture star. The city court today heard receivership arguments following a judgment for 1898 dollars awarded for insults connected to a helmet near Helmet Cat.
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Prem
New York
Nat Goorwin
Tadey Cinoflwin
Hlemet
Cat
The Next Registration and Draft Changes Ahead
United Press reports Washington expects 360000 men to be drafted under a new registration before October 1. Congress must act quickly on the new conscription rules and the twenty one year old enlistment to be held prior to September, with the draft process pushed forward.
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United Press
Matt Calle
Murabal
Penery
Haat
New Oman
American Mantinad Suat
Fyetaber
Riots Strike Philadelphia After Deaths in Race Violence
Three deaths and more than 60 injured mark a wave of riots in south Philadelphia beginning Saturday. A Black man was killed today near 144th Street as disturbances intensified, with five men wounded including a police officer. Hospitals report many injured and in need of care.
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Associated Presa
Philadelphia
South Philadel
Tiem
General Boardman Is Coming Back
The war department announced the honorable discharge of General Charles R. Boardman of the Wisconsin National Guard. Once a key figure in Wisconsin military and political life, his career is noted for guiding the guard at its wartime outset and his long service to the state.
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General Boardman
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Rig
Charles R. Boardman
National Army
National Guard of
Wisconsin
Dehkosh
Uri
Jong
Hines
Wisconsin National Guard
Wiserassit National Guard
Boardman
Badger
Bearman
Wisconsin Uni
Nce
Vance
Prardman
Woashihagten
Nibldleie
Greelingglue
Ins de Torix
Roaimain
Wieconsin National Life Toeriee Company
Kileky
Althve
Globe Printing Company
Marching on Kiev Unrest in Ukraine Reported
Unrest in Ukraine and surrounding areas reported from Washington sources. State department received information that Russia and Ukrainian peace delegates have been unable to agree on a settlement, amid reports of tens of thousands of peasants warming their homes as the capital Kiev remains a focal point of tension.
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Ukraine
Enevirons
Mashington
B. C
Maretin
Kaall
Uiturimia
State Department
Fronny Stackhala
Scarcity of Money in Petrograd Issuance of Limited Ruble Change
Reports from Petrograd indicate shortages as notes are issued in exchange for party rubles. Correspondence cites several large restaurants handling small denomination shortages, with 40 ruble notes valued at about four dollars in American money.
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Petrograd
Fed
Allied convoy system shows low ship loss rates
An Associated Press report from London notes the convoy system demonstrated efficiency. It cites that during the period observed only about 3 percent of convoys were lost, with roughly one ship lost in nearly 200 convoys, suggesting strong protection for Allied shipping.
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Vy Associated Press
London
Amiraey
Trial of Judge Teektear Reported At Public Meeting
Eau Claire report on judge Teektear of Mourne charged with slander of the campaign act during a public meeting Thursday afternoon. Judge Evans presiding. United Press dispatch from Wik and Eau Claire notes the hearing schedule and potential implications for local governance.
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United Press
Eau Claire
Ache M. Teektear
Mourne
Evana
Panel debates travel and telecom charges in income plan
A fragmented report describes congressional discussion on passenger fares and telephone charges tied to a $4 billion revenue plan. It notes committee activity, tax impacts, and opposition to further fare increases while outlining broader transport and pipeline rate considerations.
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Washington, D
Slacker Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison
A court in Rockford sentenced the defendant to fifteen years in federal prison for desertion from the military. The case centers on the eighty fifth article of war and the defendant Don Alsen, with Chief ape tsineker A described as part of the proceedings.
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Rockford
Hirtteen
Wilson for arbiter in Irish question proposal
John Dillon proposes referring the Irish question to President Wilson. The Nationalist leader urges the arbiter solution as a maiden reward for Ireland, framing the issue as a direct appeal to the American president for settlement.
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John Dillon
Ireland
Wilson
Civil War nurse dies in Sheboygan area
Mirai D Squires aged seventy five a Civil War nurse and wife of pioneer lar 1 D Sauiren of Sheboygan county died here. the Sauiren couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with local tributes. Helen BR Cole of Sheboyman Fults is listed as the only surviving Civil War nurse in the region.
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United Treas
Sheboygan
Mirai D Squires
Evely
Sauiren
Sheboygan County
Sauires
Merwe Helen BR. Cole
Germans Unable to Forge Urgent Victory at Sea Front
AP dispatch reports German forces unable to press advantage on the Eastern Front amid heavy Allied resistance. American and Allied troops reinforce the front, hold river crossings, and repulse German attempts to recross the Ore as battles rage across multiple sectors. Local front lines shift with heavy casualties and sustained artillery fire, while Allied advances in Italy and France continue under extreme heat and logistical strain.
Report on altered communication opinion response
The article states an investigation found no attribution of quotes to the commander and notes censorship in France and the United States. It describes the publisher's disclaimers and editorials altered in the published version, with the high command denying the statements attributed to them.
Local workers fatally struck by lightning in Wis
In Wis, two men identified as Joe Warsi and John Sehaidt of Bit Falla were killed while repairing a wiring project. The incident occurred near Ham burg when a severe electrical storm struck the area causing instant fatalities.
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Joe Warsi
Wisee
John Sehaidt
Luni
Hamburg
Wis
Revere Electrical Atom
Austrian Bread Strikes Reported Across Austria
Partial texts indicate bread strikes spreading in Austria and nearby regions. Reports describe protests affecting supply in several areas, with newspapers noting disrupted bakeries and social tensions as workers seek higher wages. Local authorities monitor demonstrations and potential clashes.
German Tide Ebbs as Allies Drive Forward in France
Allied forces press the German line along the Marne and Vesle, with rapid advances near Rheims and Soissons. Australian troops push north of Hamel and American units bolster gains as German resistance weakens south of the Aisne amid shifting frontline positions and river crossings.
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Associated Press
Ubis
Sissons
Rhein
Ft Ris
Vesse
Heavky
Vesle
Saissans
Tames
Ardre
Aisne
Soissons
Haznches
Soissoins
Oulehyre-Ville
Birims
Oulehyt
Qureq
Suissens
Rheims
Beitivhanes
Bray-Corbie Road
Anions
Sob River
Poe Hamel
Vulees-Bretamnenty
U boat camouflage and depth charge ruse exposed
The passage outlines a World War II German U boat camouflaging scheme to lure Allied destroyers and mislead crews. Depth charges fail to cripple subs as German undersea devices and diversions save many U boats while Allied navies adjust tactics and targets.
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Phan Lester
Buena
Aimer Fron
Talosh Cemandery
Desthaverd
Xibaarine
Etasers
Ise
ORD Rans
Paper mills reopen amid worker vote and resumed operations
Paper mills reopen following a workers vote to end the stoppage. The Internebonal Paper company resumed production as tensions over wage and war issues were addressed, with management and the labor board present to oversee the restart.
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Internebonal Paper Company
Roosevelt Interview Highlights Navy Plans With U S War Chief
Roosevelt, dubbed stunt secretary of the American navy, gave a long morning interview revealing strategic talks with wartime leadership. The discussion touched on future naval preparations, policy shifts, and cooperative steps with allies.
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London
Roosevelt
Wars
Tribute to Yankee division in French offensives near Chateau Thierry
An Associated Press report praises a largely Massachusetts Yankee division for fierce July actions north of Chateau Thierry. On July 20 American forces executed a bold movement to Etrepilly and Monthieres, capturing two kilometers of ground, three cannons, a lava type weapon, machine guns, and 200 prisoners, earning French general Dr Gontte’s praise.
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Washinston
J. C
New England
Massachusetts
Chateau
Thierry
Manthieres
Thetreat Wood
Geneltre Fann
Laval-Maridler
Dr Gontte
Seven Submarines Attack Uner Justicia Cresting Panic
Passengers on a British liner report a flotilla of at least seven submarines attacked and destroyed the White Star liner Justicia. The Justicia was a member of a convoy, and officers say a torpedo struck the ship. The liner fired three shots at a United States submarine near Sandy Hook before the sub sank.
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Justicia
United Press
Atlantic
White Star
Poé
American bases: over 250 U.S. warships in European waters
London reports Franklin Roosevelt announces in a speech that more than 250 American warships now have permanent basing in European waters. He commends Britain for aiding the transport of American troops while Sir Cyril Morris or related admiralty officials respond with cautious reciprocity.
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United Press
London
Americas
Eurapein
Franklin Roosevelt
Hegy
Western Union Pleads Not Guilty to Express Service Charges
Western Union Telegraph Company pleaded not guilty to allegations under the criminal statute prohibiting private express service and the transition of mail competition with a government. The firm was granted one week to demur or plead further.
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Western Union Telegraph
Associated Press
New York
Western Uni Telegraph Company
Andiwetments Chargtt Vinknen
Pri Ate
Queen Mary's Corps Ties to American Forces in France
London reports that a number of members of Queen Mary's army auxiliary corps are now attached to American armies in France. They perform useful work and help with exonerated tasks. Future centers in London have been established for the corps to aid the Allied effort.
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Associated Presa
London
Queen Mary's Army
France
Chilean minister dies in Havana pneumonia claim
Chilean Minister to Cuba Dr Rufiel Blanco dies at seventy one from pneumonia in Havana. The Associated Press reports the Chilean official passed away in Cuba, ending a tenure marked by diplomatic duties and regional assignments.
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Associated Presa
Flasany
Rufiel “Blanco
Cuba
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