Salient Is Hundreds Thousands Shells Repel Enemy
Paris reports Franco American artillery bombards the Soissons Rheims salient housing about 400000 German troops. A deluge of shells targets troop concentrations depots and lines from front to rear. Fere-en-Tardenois and nearby Misey-sur-Aisne face heavy bombardment making the major Aisne bridge near useless.
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Paris
Soissons- Rheims
Fere-en-Tardenois
Misey - Sur- Aisne
Soissons
Aisne
Austrian Socialists Demand Immediate Peace Preparations
In Copenhagen on July 27 a podi chiet member of the Austrian parliament urged the Austrian government to ready for peace talks with Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria with Turkey, demanding immediate preparation for negotiations and questioning wartime policy.
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Copenhagen
Podichiet
Bulearia
Turkey
Dieparch
Vienna
Germany
Italians to Use U S Eagles in Adriatic
Italian government will take over 12 US built submarine chasers, the Eagie boats, under contract from the navy department. Italian officers say this is just the fore runner of more orders, as they press attrition against Austrian forces in the Adriatic.
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Tye
Eagie
Adriatic
Navy Department
Denial Of Appointment Of German Commander In Murmon District
A German report claimed Garcrke was named commander in chief of the Sliced forces in the Mur mon district, but officials formally deny the appointment.
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Loxton
Garcrke
Murmon
Yank Soldier Counts 159 Germans Captured at Chateau Thirty
Sera J. F. Tirown boame separated from his regiment during the Chateau Thirty fight. Rejoining, he reportedly left 169 German soldiers ahead, some captured in a trench and others picked up along the way. He stated four wounded died. A photo shows Beret. 7. Fo Brown of Warren is believed to be the man who did it.
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Sera
J. F. Tirown
Boame
Hindenburg Deflects Blame in Favor of Ludendorff
London reports Hindenburg refuses to accept blame for the offensive plan and urges Ludendorff to shoulder sole responsibility. The interview quotes suggest impatience with haste and a belief that war demands deliberate strategy over rapid action.
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Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
London
Lidendorff
Verhaste
Stanfield Woman Loses Wardrobe by Trunk Mixup
PORT TOWNSEND July 7 Mr Britney A Archer of Stanfield Oregon wife of a soldier at Fort Worden reports her entire wardrobe and belongings valued at 1000 were in a trunk checked from her home to the city. Her husband’s statement says checks were altered by mistake or intent and she received a different trunk contents instead of her baggage.
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Stanfield
Port Townsend
Buitney A
Fort Worden
Thin City
Khieband
German air losses and allied bombardment report
Thirty two German planes downed as British forces bombarded enemy positions. Extensive operations supported by ground troops targeted Bruges docks and nearby villages with a focus on ammunition stores and rail hubs. Weather worsened wind complicating enemy movements, while Allied air superiority limited German activity.
German Resistance Grows Desperate In Soissons Gap
TONDON July 27 The crisis of the Salmone Rheims line deepens as German forces face heavy artillery and hammering pressure from the Allies. French gains north of Port-a-Tin are noted amid local operations in Champagne. The crown prince’s withdrawal alters German strategy but does little to ease their position as battle spreads.
Tax after war insignificant when foe's is considered
United States taxpayers must face about 2.006 billion pounds in annual revenue as prices rise. The treasury estimates expenditures will double prewar levels. In comparison with Germany's postwar debt of about 39 billion dollars, the American burden appears insignificant despite potential earnings.
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Washington
United
Treasury Department
Germany
War reports and famine claims cross Atlantic
Prague reports famine amid disorder as Arbeiter Zelting declares warlike measures. In Washington on the 27th American naval craft allegedly clashed with a U boat off the coast, according to several department messages. The department says the U boat menace still exists.
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Washington
Con
Department
Commander of Cruiser Sunk Off Long Island
Captain Haw Christy commanded the US cruiser San Diego which sank off Fire Island New York. He reported to the Navy that a submarine torpedoed the ship, a view later echoed by the appearance of a German U boat near Manhasset two days after the loss.
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Long Island
Haw. Christy
United States Ecruiser
San Diego
Lland
Abmarine
Manachuretta
Americans Paid in Enemy Prison, Prisoners Entitled to Pay
Washington June 27 Americans held as prisoners of war by the enemy are entitled to full pay and all allowances under the War Wick Comptroller ruling. Army officers and men receive pay while imprisoned, but nurses, field clerics, and other arrangements do not fall under the rule.
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Washington
Warwick
Pendleton Pioneer Business Man Dies in Portland
James M. Leezer, a Pendleton pioneer businessman, died in Portland yesterday after a seven month illness with cancer. He moved to Portland in 1902, aged 77, after a long career spanning Pendleton, Meadows, and Tormana Ullla. Survived by two daughters, Mrs W P Jones and Miss Patrice Leezer. funeral tomorrow at Beles Crematory in Portland. Granddaughter Mrs. Martin left Pendleton today to attend.
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Portland
James M. Leezer
Clark
Meadows
Koha
Court Street
Korpoen
Mee W. OP. Jones
Mise Pratrice Leexer
Sym
Beles Crematory
Mere SR. Martin
FIRST TRY LANDS FAMOUS FOE IN FRANCE PRANK J TAYLOR
Lieutenant Walter Avery of Columbus Ohio engages a German ace in aerial combat during the first air battle near Grewant donn. Avery dives and forces the German to fight back as the two maneuver for advantage. Mondiort is credited with driving a wedge into the German line as Avery earns his first victory.
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J. Taylor
France
Walter Avery
Columbus
Ohio
Eptain Monitkopt
Toe
Coventry Munition Strike Still Tense Amid Embargo Threats
Coventry strikers convene in Coventry to vow not to return until an embargo on skilled labor is lifted. London reports indicate government plans to conscript striking workers and impose army service, a move the Coventry action may challenge as it redoubles pressure on Lloyd George.
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London
Birmingham
Coventry
Lioyd George
Timen Maid
Pegie
The
Graphic
the Chronicle
Telegraph
Lloyd-George
More British Raid Success Reported
London reports successful raids and artillery activity in Picardy and Flinders sectors as described by Haig.
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London
Picardy
Flinders
Haig
Train Load Of Lambs Hits Peak Of Market
Last week in Chicago a trainload of lambs delivered at Tambx brought 16 to 18 cents a pound. They averaged $4 a pound with 5200 head sold. The Chicago market was up about $10 a hundred from last week, and Mr Amythe was credited with catching the high prices. The sale excited the chicken trade and was regarded as the best sale in a long time.
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Dan
Sims
Chicago
Tambx
Amythe
Bolshevik Torture Allegations War News
A fragmentary report claims Bolsheviks tortured German captives and executed soldiers after capture, with German authorities demanding punishment. The text is unclear on dates or locations but implies wartime retaliation and German inquiries.
War events and peace talks linger in July dispatches
Fragmentary July notices recount four years of conflict with German actions and Allied responses. Mentions mention of German advances, resilient fronts, and French and Italian elements hinting at proposed peace talks and international conferences amid ongoing military activity.
Cororal Holbert Honored for Bravery in Action
Corporal Henry Lewie Holbert, 60, a machine gunner, earned the Medal of Honor for actions at Sanna on April 1. He repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while delivering supplies. Holbert, with twenty years in service, refused an office post and remained loyal to his unit.
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Henry Lewie Holbert
Chatent Thierry
War Office
Tiibert
Sanna
Apel
Thema- Hives
Hull
Colored draftees honored by Pendleton friends
A social event at Ten Hickman's home in Pendleton honored local colored draftees awaiting departure to join the colored regiment to be formed at Camp Lewis. About 37 attendees heard encouragement to support the men’s duties and a home unit to keep in touch after they leave Pendleton. Names include Charles M. Johnson Spokane George Fletcher Arett Willans Howard Grickes George Colborn Victor Hooker Leo Pierce Spokane and two additional local youths already registered at Spokane.
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Colored Regement
Camp Lewis
Ten Hickman
Coshin Wreck
Mim
Atigquet
Spokane
Charles M. Johnson
George Fletcher
Arett Willans Howard Oq
Grickes
Ororge Colborn Victor Hooker
Leo Pierce
German Captain Declares Present Battle Decisive
A German captain declares a present battle decisive as forces clash near Amsterdam. The division plans to deter winter retreat and push operations against Allied lines in the anticipated engagement.
General March reports American arrival in Italy and Allied gains
General March states American fighting forces have begun arriving in Italy from France as fourth and fifth army corps form in France. Allied lines push toward Paris with German forces now 49 miles away at the closest point. American landings last week total 53,000, hampered by supply shortages, while British attacks on the German left flank gain ground. Reinforcements from France bolster the Italy front as American units join operational readiness.
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Washington
March
Ttaly
Imines
France
Paris
Epldy
Flanders
Mere-on-Tardensult
Prince- March
Italy
Grielles
Epleds
Rain slows fight but hinders Germans in France
July 7 dispatch notes heavy rain across Maine region slowing Allied operations and complicating German positions. Rain hampers artillery and movement, while Allied efforts see prisoners and machine guns captured steadily, though communications largely remain intact.
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France
Maine
Italians Victory Home Front July War Report
Italian forces repelled repeated enemy attacks on Albanian positions in yesterday’s fighting near the Adriatic front. Allied efforts were met with stubborn resistance as Italian units held ground and inflicted heavy losses, preventing breakthrough and maintaining defensive lines.
Justice Assured for Mooney in California Court
Justice Stephen announces a stay of execution for Tigenet Mooney as the case proceeds. He vows full due process and careful consideration by the court, with Mooney facing the next steps in the legal process. The ruling emphasizes constitutional protections and the United States justice system's diligence.
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Toverner
Pamde
Square Gene Stephene
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