Americans Hold Line in France Amid Fierce Hand-to-Hand Fighting
July 31 dispatch from France reports German resistance solidifying a line between Rheims and Soissons as Allied forces press to break through. US troops endure repeated counterattacks, maintain the Serzy sector, and repel assaults along a widening front with continued German retreat toward Fismes.
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Rheims
Soissons
Fred Ferguson
France
Rhims
Fisms
Washington
March
Soissons-Rheims
Taylor
Prosdan
Armeks
Serzy
Alh
Clervee
Moneon
Proseian Guard
Bane Piztt Amd
Americas
Ronald
German Losses Reported Near One Million Since March Offensive
Geneva reports a high neutral official says German casualties since March 21 total nearly a million. Paris notes Premier Clemenceau’s Libre estimates place German losses since the war began at about 4.49 million, with roughly 4 million on the west front.
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Geneva
Bertin
Paris
Clemenceau
Libre
West Front
Tsay
Alice March
Strife Rising Among Central Powers in July
In London July 91 reports say strife among the central powers is increasing with censored German disputes and censored comment. Rumors suggest Turks and Bulgarians remain deadlocked over the Polish issue and clashes between Austrian and Turkish leaders may have occurred. High tensions are noted in Hofla and Constantinople.
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London
Germany
Dussarian
Hofla
Constantinople
War fund roundup directs net proceeds to Red Cross
Net proceeds of this year’s Round-Up will be donated to the Red Cross for war purposes. Directors’ offer accepted. the event scheduled for September 19-20, 19XX, will benefit the Red Cross. A committee will audit disbursements and by-law amendments adjust meeting hours and duties.
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RED Cross
Red Croes
Miniila
Ned Crom
Eftrot
Ty the Teil 'Croes
Pecel Pon
Sharp Allied Advances Rebound German Counterattacks
A military communique reports German attacks along the eastern line near Oulchy and Fere-on-Tardonvin were repulsed. American forces captured the village segments near the Oureq river and Mount St-Georges area, taking prisoners as French units pressed operations along the Menee and Voanes fronts.
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Oulchyfee
Mount St.-Georges
Monte Didier
Menee
Voanes
Pertherlom Hurtu
Pendleton Merchants Favor Present Delivery System
Pendleton merchants vote to keep current four daily deliveries. They cite cost efficiency and existing delivery staff, while proposals for a single daily delivery are not approved. Committee to confer with the Patriotic Foreign League seeks league cooperation to push reforms.
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Pendleton
Tondieton
War Industries Imerd
Fenland Trothern
Pendieton
Penland Brothers ‘Transfer Co
Prani and Brothera
Minking & Cor
Ponloni Brothers
Eveten
Motsaccomptte
Fenland Brothers
Dan Cooley
Rey Crystal Frank Downey
C. LL Henney
Jasoah Howland
Patristic Foreign League
Fendieton
League
War Indium Trips Board
Home Demonstration on Sugar Substitutes for Jelly
Lorene Parker Umatilla County's new home demonstration agent will show county women how to make jelly with corn syrup or other substitutes. Demonstration at the county library kitchen Saturday at 2:50 PM. Finished jelly will be available for tasting and recipe arrangements will be provided for publication. The Food Administration opposes sugar and urges using substitutes. Parker notes jelly should be firm but not costly, and emphasizes safe preservation methods.
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Food Administration
Mise Lorene Parker
Umatilla County
Howe
Mine Parker
Errup
Indira
Abileh
Jones James
Mice Parker
Otad
Eight Northwest Fighters Listed on Roll of Honor
Washington reports a roll of honor listing eight Northwest fighters. W Shaltenberger of Yakima died of wounds, F W Holmes of Seattle died of disease, W F James of Pasco missing, W M Bower of Amity Oregon wounded, J Lawcon of Wak missing, W S Helndick ofLebanon and H R Fenonr of Yakima wounded, T Prince of Sarmon Idaho died. General Torkhing announces 62 killed or wounded and 34 missing or alive details.
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Northwest
Washington
W. Shaltenberger
Yakima
Wash
F. W. Holmes
Seattle
W. F. James
Pasco
W. M. Bower
Amity, Ore
J. Lawcon
Wak
W. &. Helndick
Lebanon
H. KR. Fenonr
Cevervis
T. Prince
Sarmon
Idaho
Nounide
Yanks Defy White Flag in German Counterattack
Frank J. Taylors with the Amerigan Armies reports a German counterattack forcing a temporary American retreat. Germans raised a white flag. Americans refused surrender and recaptured the village. A German officer warned the army could not endure much longer. Privates describe brutal fighting as Americans rally with machine gun fire and bayonet charges driving Germans from the field.
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Twa Morths
Jommute
Yanks' Charges Win Ground and Morale in France
Reports from July describe American charges near the front lifting morale and gaining ground. Letters from German prisoners confirm fear at the sight of American advances as Intrepid Allied troops push forward in France.
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Prane J
Taylor
Fraench
Bouche Official in Ukraine Assassinated
Amsterdam dispatch reports German official Bouche and another Ukrainian aide killed after attempted attack. Communications say both men were seriously wounded and later confirmed dead by a Berlin telegram. London reports say British forces captured prisoners in Bethnec and Lore sectors during the Manders troop movements.
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Amsterdam
von Eichhorn
Ukrainia
Manimal Mateh
Officiel
Telegrim
von Drescler
Momburg
Hetuan
Lonthin
Hiile
Bethnec
Lore
Mhanders
Allen Hard Dies in Accidental Gun Shot Incident
Allen Hard, 10 near Echo, was accidentally shot while handling a hunting weapon. He died en route to the hospital after a doctor arrived. The incident appears to have occurred at home as family members and mourners gathered, with officials noting the tragedy.
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Allen Hard
M Teltet
Young
Wrice
Anthony
Newey
Heather
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Wee
Fen
Tim Athens
Continog
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Oureg
Seringes
Fere-on- Tardonvin
Americanna
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Torkhing Todas
Frank J. Taylors
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Noughboys
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Germaine
Bouche
Ukraine
Hetman
Halser
Marne
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