United States Policies and War News Across the Globe
Secretary McAdoo outlines plans for direct loans to individuals and corporations via a new cattle loan corporation with hubs in Kansas City and Dallas. Reports on naval actions, submarine threats, and Allied advances in Europe describe German loss estimates, Russian developments, and British advances near Roye as broader war coverage emphasizes global economic policy and battlefield momentum.
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Review of the Great War Fronts and U.S. War Plans
Allied forces push Germans back at Picardy while French and American troops advance near Roye and Noyon. The First American Field Army is formed under Pershing as Austria-Hungary faces internal strains and Russia-backed movements. A U.S. draft expansion and a wartime revenue bill loom, with debates over exemptions, taxation, and labor provisions shaping the forthcoming mobilization effort.
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German Front Breached as Allied Forces Rout Germans
Across a 50 mile front from Arras to Soissons the British and French forces defeat German units. Towns fall, ground is gained several miles, and the Arras Albert road is crossed. Americans are not reported as participating in this phase of the Somme offensive.
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Unrest and combat in Washington and world turmoil
Reported fighting and rioting spread from Washington to cities across the empire with 2,500 enemy shells at Prapelle and German raids repulsed by American artillery. Widespread unrest hits theaters and factories, riots by Japanese workers, police clashes, and military calls in major cities as anti-capitalist sentiment rises. Mexico's oil nationalization and Russia travel bans add to the volatile global scene.
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Australians Break German Resistance Near Chuignolles
In the Somme region the Australians reached their objectives at Chuignolles Chuigneys and Hereville and pushed eastward. They captured 33 German officers and 1,500 men. German resistance at Chaignolles failed with tanks aiding the Australian advance. many Germans were killed and others captured.
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British Troops Show Fine Spirit in Fight
Paris reports from front line correspondents praising the British for vigorous attack and steadfast resistance against a German counter assault. The enemy faltered under heavy blows as British forces pressed the siege without allowing a pause.
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Allied Offensive Near Arras Raises Hopes of Defeat for Germans
Washington reports almost unvarying success on the front from Soissons to Arras as Allied offensives under General Foch appear to tighten the grip. Observers say the whittling tactics may yield a decisive harvest and a glorious victory over the Germans.
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