Allied forces near Fere en Tardenois advance toward capture
July 26 report states Franco American units have broken through Fere forest and now threaten Fere-en-Tardenois from the south and west. With Oulchy-le-Chateau captured, the allied advance aims to encircle the city from three sides along a 15 mile front, with Fere-en-Tardenois less than four miles away.
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Fere Forest
Fere-en Tardenois
Soissons-Rheims
Great Forest
Ourcq
Oulchy-le-Chateau
Fere-en-Tardenois
Americans Reach Within Four Miles Of Fere En Tardenois
Paris dispatch reports Franco American forces turning the forest area and pushing north toward Fere en Tardenois, repelling counterattacks from Mezy to Fere en Tardenois, capturing Franquet farm, and seizing Oulchy le Chateau along with Villemontoire and hundreds of prisoners. Communique notes German defenses collapsing east of Fere en Tardenois as Allied advance continues.
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Oulchy le Chateau
Feil Forest
Paris
Fere Forest
Fere-en-Tardenois
Mezy
Franquet Farm
Oulehy-le-Chateau
Ferne-en-Tardenois
Villemontoire
Oulehy
Soissons
Allied Offensive Reclaims Salient Front Areas
Report from Lowell Mellet notes allied forces at 4 pm on July 26 conducted offensive operations along the entire front from Soiseone to the Maln-de-Manal salient. They report gains at Pere-en-Tardenoln and Chamagne, with most positions recovered from the initial German push. Staln-de-Masrigos is described as recaptured.
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Lowell Mellet
Soiseone
Maln-de-Manal
Pere-en- Tardenoln
Champagne
Staln-de-Masrigos
Italy Victorious in First Night Air Duel Over Austria
On July 26 an Italian air force squadron fought a night duel with an Austrian unit near Treviso and Capeelle. One Italian pilot and one Austrian pilot were wounded and captured. another Austrian plane was downed with occupants drowned.
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Italy
Rome
Treviso
Capeallé
Lts
German and Allied actions in Galicia and Britain July 26 1917
Reports from London and Washington on July 26 1917 describe German attempts in Galicia repulsed at the cost of losses and Austrian Serb patrol activity near Bolhrad. British and German press note heavy fighting, while negotiations continue between Japan and the United States over policy moves. Washington notes diplomacy over Rimerton area and a response to pins. Ishema authorities comment on crossing prevention measures.
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Kuestens
Bereth River
Galicia
Privonorn
Caytore
Poeleres
Husslane
Gernane
Wareaw
Lialiany Gala
Carovo Platewa
Jobs
Bolvrade
Nicholas Plenty
Sipten
Great Britain
Praner
Washington
Japan
United States
U S Fleet for World Service During Peace
Philadelphia July 26 Chair Hurley of the Shipping Board told Latin diplomats at Hog Island shipyard that America will pursue world wide democracy beyond the war. He said the emergency fleet being produced shows freedom and enduring peace and will serve Americans and the world, with no excess profits allowed during wartime or afterward.
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Philadelphia
Hurley
Amero
Ohallenite
Prate
America
Yanks Demonstrate Efficiency With All Fighting Methods
Reporting from the front the Americans press the action in the northeast of Chateau Thierry. Yankee units advance through villages and farms, switching between street fighting and forest engagement while inflicting German resistance. Towns are shelled, châteaux and crops damaged as battles shift across the countryside. casualties and wreckage are noted nearby.
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J. Tayoom
Chateau Thirrry
Cme
Fimatis
Amerienes
Mee
Ehie
Phelle
Bowie
June
Coal production causes optimism in week end figures
Natural reports indicate bituminous coal production declined this week but rose for the week ending July 1 with over 13,000,000 tons mined. Officials hope the upturn will avert a winter shortage.
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Washington
Nfticral
Far Administration
County Guard to stage 20 car show carnival in Pendleton
Five happy days are coming as the county guard celebrates with a Bernard Greater Experience carnival. The event includes 10 shows plus rides and attractions, a 20 car show, and a proceeds go toward warforms and equipment for the guard. The Bernard Co will arrive in Pendleton with a large carnival spectacle. plans call it one big party.
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Aviatifia Gattenetti Colette
Nero
Bernard
Cowensstone
Carnival Company
Bernard Co
Carnival
Pendleton
Peteral
Geard
McIntyre as censor colonel in Churchill era military service
A garbled report outlines McIntyre named censor colonel under Churchill and General Frank Moltchyre in military intelligence. It mentions Chief ceriane and a change in leadership within the bureau of civic affairs.
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Col. M. Churchill
Marborough Cmirehitl
Keneveltaf
Chanchill
Ceriane
Frank W. Moltchyre
Connor
Casualty List Names 98 Today From Washington Report
Washington dispatch says General Perishing reported 94 Harnables including 21 killed in action. It notes others died of wounds and 66 were severely wounded.
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Washington
Per Capita Sugar Ration Cut Announced
A Washington memo reports a reduction of sugar rations by two pounds per capita per month starting in August to meet military needs and support wartime objectives. Household sugar allotments shift from current levels, with public eating places affected by new rationing rules and related enforcement to ensure compliance.
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Washington
Montices
Wagner
We McNars
Umatilla
President Warns Mob Violence Threatens Democracy
Washington July 26 The President denounces mob spirit emulating Germany’s regime and calls for upholding the law. He urges every American to defend democracy by pursuing justice within constitutional bounds and condemns lynching as a betrayal of liberty.
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Washington
United Prem
Poymont
Germany
Wilein
Ameria
Atales
Netion
America
Eimple
United States
Gdaliuinny
Grandson of Lee Receives French War Cross
Lieutenant Robert J. Le, grandson of General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army, has been awarded the French War Cross for his exploits in capturing machine guns a week ago. He was wounded in the fight but has since recovered.
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Linitenant Hrobert J. le
Robert MW. Lee
Airplane Fall Fatal Two Killed At Curtiz Testing Held
Aviator Lawrence Burnham of Rockville Ontario was killed and Ralph Doolittle of East Franshen fatally injured when their airplane crashed during Curtiz testing today.
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Bapfalg
Lawerence Burham
Teockville
Ontario
Ralph Doolittle
East Franchcn
Curtiz
British Air Score Sees Heavy Losses Over Marseille Area
London reports British air squadron losses with 24 tons of bombs dropped on key targets in the region. Fifteen enemy planes and several bombers downed, with three British aircraft driven down out of control.
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London
Iitish Air Intetrs
Ih Geen
Fleht
Malj- Wars
Yateneckonnes
Seelin
Cogrtral
Arimantionen
Rain Delays Harvest in Cot County Patchy Falls Reported
Rain disrupts harvest in a Cot County area with limited showers and days of continuous wet weather noted. Farmers fear crop ripening delays as wheat and garden produce may suffer while drought substitutes loom, with plans to monitor storms and warmth for late-season yields.
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Cmatilla
Erin
Farerm
Dave
Kaiser approves sacrifice of half million Germans
A translated dispatch reports the German Kaiser endorsed a plan to sacrifice about half a million Germans in a war effort. The note notes the Kaiser’s approval and reflects the grim wartime policy debated in Berlin.
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Kaiser
Berns
Twenty-One Held For Meat Theft From Government
New York reports twenty one individuals detained in a government meat theft case. Indictments allege theft of government meat shipments, involving drivers, checkers, and officials. Investigation cites file checks and frigoratory concerns, with dates referenced in mid April events and subsequent charges.
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New York
Eanlies
Wivetewste
Pete Warchers
Thor
General Pershing Pursues Forest Action Near France
Washington July 2 General Pershing reports progress as forces engage in operations near the forest area between the Cartv and Marue sectors. Casualty details are sparse but indicate continued pursuit of enemy positions behind defensive lines.
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Washington
Pershing Tetas
Pere
British War Cabinet approves Irish recruiting scheme
London report states the British War Cabinet approved Irish recruiting services with four operatives. The brief item notes the decision was made in London in July, reflecting wartime recruitment policy shifts.
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Ferguson
France
Daly
Peer Towers
Marne
Tibet
Pere Forest
Merretien
Pais
Monte
Oulchyre-Chateau
Fere-en- Tardenois
Hiithh
Erleboterne
Moterton
Weesihs
Uwinn
Ishema
U.S. Fleet
Shipping Board
Sucqheds McIntyie
U.S
Wilson
Chateau Fight
Curie
Eretches
Chstegy Thierry
Porest Talin
Threvy
Het
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