Allies Fire Forward Along Marne Front Near Soissons
Allied forces press their advance from the Aisne to the Marne as artillery and infantry operations continue along the entire Marne river front. Neuilly St Front is reported captured by German defenses already under pressure, with Franco American units facing heavy German reinforcements near Soissons Rheims salient.
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Marne Front
Neuilly ST
Aisne
Marne
Marne River
Soissons-Rheims
Soissons
Franco Americans Enter Soissons Amid Doubtful Break
Washington reports word that Franco Americans may have entered Soissons though official circles remain unconfirmed. Paris communiques and Allied officials indicate mixed signals as the front from Soissons to Chateau Thierry remains highly fluid with the Marne river crossing still a focal point of the German retreat.
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Washington
War Department
Soissons
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Fate of Roosevelt Told by Foe Airman
A German airman dropped a note in Quentin Roosevelt's helmet, confirming the death of the former president's son during combat, with details reported by the journal.
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Roosevelt
Para
Quentin Moonevelt
Quentin
Aeye
Old landmark destroyed in early morning fire
Fire at the Star Kinekemith corner Wert Alt and Linin street destroyed the building valued at about 5 000 with contents insured for £500. Firefighters saved nearby structures as Chief Ringold and Oregon Military Police aided. The old Dutch Mill, a west end Poendistan landmark, had stood for years.
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Gerade
Poendistan
Henry Ke- Pike
Euch
Frank Tayl
Bryer
Walter
Oregon Military Police
Ningold
New Allied Front Emerges In German Offensive Push
The article describes a new battle front of about 100 miles after a German offensive began between Chateau Thierry and Rheims and between the Mare and the Aisne. It notes American involvement beginning with a clash near the Mare and Fiere areas as Franco American forces counterattack.
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Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Americans in Fierce Allied Drive Fast at Front
Washington dispatch reports Chief of Staff March stating about 176000 Americans are engaged in the main Allied drive with divisions from the Second, Third, Fourth, and Twenty-sixth New York and Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania units. He estimates the maximum penetration at ten miles, with about 6000 American losses expected per mile amid heavy German resistance.
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Washington
Alvinidde
Intaten
la Grande
Oregon
German Reserves Reported in Last 36 Hours
In a Baghdad desk dispatch the German reserves are said to number about 96,000 as of the last 36 hours. The drive toward Paris shows guarded gains with German forces in reserve positions south of the Marne. Allies report German initiative on the advance, with recovery progress and heavy activity in the sector as tensions rise in the war effort.
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Pata
Gerwinne
Poerung
Francs-Anericans
Marne Recien
Marne Ag
Sieons
Princimericios
Marne
Posao
Okay
Grocers Sugar Supply Tied to Last Quarter Domestic Use
The food administration will limit grocers sugar allowances to domestic consumption from the previous quarter. Retailers may receive certs for canning only in the prior quarter amount, with provisions for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and other buyers. State and county admins will adjust certificates. replacements possible with proof.
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Weber Hotel
Uft Divink Proprietorm
Bugar
He Food Administration
Cheeaman
Dp McNerys
Central Empire Admits Dark Outlook in New Era
Washington July 20 Austrian newspapers acknowledge a dim outlook for the Central Powers. The Vier Arbiterhaltance notes Americans are transforming the nation and could influence the war’s course. The article cites shifts in political and military fronts as U S involvement grows.
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Washington
Aucinien
United Staten
Americe
Germany
Pendleton Boy Lands With San Diego Crew
Warhington, July 26 The captain of Heerieured opulver San ore vunth said he entered the coeeel war borpedupe Fleyd adem with Veniletan bey, con of Jha Randolph. Night Whichman of thie Parther Valen gratehenter wae of the tan Dieg crown the reeeheed be the latter thie crowning earn. Ave al re Dent wire Young ph Tne heen Win the erwlere an forome fine having Thade five voraner ta Kowlended Praece.
British Raiders Push Zeppelins 350 Miles Past Lines
British air patrols report destruction of a greater German airship and the Zeppelin near Schiekowie, 340 miles from the nearest allied point, as fighters push patrols beyond established lines toward Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Schiekwie
Gilled Point
Train Derailment Kills Passenger and Injures Twenty
A derailed train traveling from Kansas City to Memphis near Thayer killed one passenger and wounded twenty others. Three crew members were injured as the Le Prandees train failed to stay on track. Authorities in Geneva and American intervention efforts are noted in dispatches.
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BT. Louis
Eer
Amd
le Prandees
Kansas City
Memphis
Thayer
Pernt Allied Victories and Morale Reports in July
Washington dispatch reports allied advances and morale boosts amid political shifts. Army output shows improved weapon readiness and lower casualty rate in the week ending mid July, with figures indicating steadier supply and command confidence.
16 000 DX LIMITE SPV ree Washington July 20
16 000 limited sever et te crimes between July 25 and August 2.
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Washington
Allies drive Germans toward the Marne in France action
From Paris and London reports dated July 20 describe heavy fighting as French American forces advance near the Marne. Allies recapture positions around Miram, near Rheims, and push German troops back toward the river after counterattacks along the Cha\u0302tillon sur Marne line.
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London
Mir
Fan
Rheims
Boise de Missy
Ports-Minson
France
Mericans Eenth
Marne
Acros
Lightning work hopes to retrieve loss in later event
Fragmented report notes British forces and Allied units repulsed near Rocquey and La Jonquierre with mixed success. Mentions Parke a Chest Darts and references to Ville sectors, Horm BRITS MAIS SOCRE, and July 20 dispatches about tribulations in the front.
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London
Germany
Mill Forse
Ithnenberg
Parke
Mais Socre
Laontron
Hake
Rocquey
la Jor
teRine
Villers Fircteoneux
Mauratouurt
47 Estimated Casualties Of Boat Disaster
New York and Washington reports say 47 killed, missing, or injured as the San Diego sank after a torpedo strike. Admiral Gleaves cites no conclusive cause, while weather remained calm and a smooth sea. Rear Admiral Palmer notes officers’ conduct aligned with Navy traditions.
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New York
San Diego
Admiral Gleaves
Washington
San
Uwers
Palmer
Nav Department
Ben Diego
Walnaha Range Users Consolidate Into Central Association
A consolidated effort forms the Walteha range users into the Central Association with leaders elected F Thoripean president and Mrs M M WIllie vice president. The group plans a spring stock sale in Walla Walla and a beef exhibit at the fair, with livestock brands and bylaws approved and supervision by advisers.
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Walla Walls
Spokane
F. Thoripean
Cohon Onganization
Mralite
Smckwoteteo
Gibon Orman
Tie Gibbons Livestock Breeders
Nawehellow
Gibbon
L. Jurdeon
Fae
Wisher
Wiibur
Treaserer
M.A. Motawshiin
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Soissons-Chateau Thierry
Souain
Auberive
Aisne-Marne
Neuilly Stront
Fossy
Neuilly
Nerlin
Vienne
Cambrai
Stu
Ladendochls
Foch Haw
Allied Plunge
La’Grande
Champagne
Carl D. Throat
Rent Orioinis
Iraq
Central Empire
Pendleton Boy
Fledy
Randolph Wires
Warhington
America
Geneva
Pernt
Eeme
Bet
Oocret Peeh Miliarikt
Orter
Spehome
Xtra
Chatillon Sur Marne
Foch
Isaster
Navy
Wenaha
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