Americans: Do Motn ov i Wren to Fall Back
American troops on the Marne front between Chateau-Thierry and Dormans held gains against a German advance. French and American forces repelled counter-attacks, advancing about two kilometers on an eight kilometer front and taking numerous prisoners. This first combat by American troops in Tuesday’s action drew praise from French ranks and marked a significant inaugural battle for U S units on the Marne front.
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New York Times Co
San Antonio
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Dormans
Courtemont
Savigny
Bois de Conde
Chezy
Ferme Des Glose Milon
Nesse-Le
Jaulgonne
Chateau- Thierry
Courboin
Montigny
Epernay
Chalons
Mory
Fossoy and
Mary
Fossoy
Crozaney
St. Agnan
Comblizy
Tia Chapeche
la Chappelle
Three Brewing Executives Charged With Tax Returns
Henning Bruhn, Charles Grossman and C T Priest, officers of Lone Star Brewing and San Antonio Brewing Association, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Austin on improper income tax returns. All three posted $5000 bonds and were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Dibreli. They said the charges relate to expenses they charged as deductions and expressed surprise at the indictment.
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Henning Braun
Charles Grossman
C. T. Priest
San Antonio
Austin
Brulin
Grogsmay
Lone Star Brewing Company
Priest
San Antonio Brewing Association
United States
Dibreli
Huns Fear Shotguns as American Troops Reported Armed
In Berlin and German papers there is alarm over a Swiss-reported claim that American troops are equipped with shotguns for close combat. Cologne Gazette denounces American barbarism and predicts brutal displays on the front. Weser Zeitung says the guns are provided to compensate for rifle shortages and poor machine gun supply.
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the Hague
Germany
Switzerland
Cologne
America
Weser Zeitung
Casualty List Report From Washington D C
The army casualty list dated July 18 reports 57 total with 145 killed in action and 10 died of wounds. It notes Sergeant William Ivis of Mount Springs Arkansas as killed in action. The Marine Corps list shows 3 killed in action, 1 died of wounds, and 2 wounded severely.
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Washington
I. C
William I.vis
Mot Springs
Ark
Marine Corps
Congressmen Visit Front in France From United States
Twelve U S Congressmen intending to visit the fighting front arrived yesterday at a French port aboard a liner from the United States. Among the passengers was Justin Godart of the French Chamber of Deputies, a detach ment of Alpins Chasseurs, and several Polish volunteers.
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France
Paris
Savas Agency
United States Congress
United States
Justin Godart
French Chamber of Deputies
Alpins Chasseurs
United Tes
Bolish
Do You Want This Man German Aggression and Voter Enticement
A political attack piece accuses Germany of murder on the seas and within American borders, breaching neutrality and orchestrating anti American actions. It accuses James T. Slavden of silence on these outrages and questions his fitness for Congress. The narrative cites bombings on hospitals and noncombatants, propaganda via agents, and interference in U S politics.
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Germany
America
Red Cross
France
Belgium
James T. Slavden
Congress
San Antonio flier in fight with six Germans downs two
An Associated Press report from the French front describes San Antonio pilot E G Tobin and Chicago pilot Eugene Jones downing two German planes near Thirncourt while protecting observation units. Lt Putnam and Lt McArthur also credited with downed enemy aircraft as Allied air forces report extensive German sorties and ongoing air superiority efforts.
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San Antonio
France
Eugene Jones
Chicago
E. G. Tobin
Tex
Thirncourt
Jones
Tobin
David BE. Putnam
Newton
Mass
Pathan
Sqtuadron
John McArthur
Buffalo
N. Y
Dormans
Ciring
McArthur
Ile
Associated Press
French aided by Americans advance between Aisne and Marne
French forces aided by American troops launch a major offensive along a 25 mile front from the Aisne to the Marne north of Chateau-Thierry. Germans pushed back two to four miles with thousands of prisoners taken and at least 20 guns captured. The move targets critical German railway centers west of Rheims and signals a potential closing blow to the German offensive.
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Aisne
Marne
Associated Press
London
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau
Giory
Torcy
Foch
Rheims
Americans Cap Surprised Germans in Paris Front Offense
American and French forces launched a large offensive north of Chateau Thierry, passing beyond most objectives toward Soissons. Tanks aided the assault as infantry broke through with minimal pre bombardment, capturing guns, prisoners, and equipment while towns including Torcy and Givry fell under the advancing line.
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France
Chateau- Thierry
Paris-Soissons
Soissons
Paris-Soissons Road
Torcy
Givry
Allies Launch First Extensive Counter Stroke on Aisne Front
Washington reports Allied forces strike on a 25 mile front below the Aisne signaling end of pure defense. General Foch uses aggressive tactics aided by American troops rushing overseas. The counter blow aims at the German offensive on the eastern flank around Rheims and the Marne valley with Americans on the right flank and Belleau Wood noted as a southern limit.
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Washington, D. C
Aisne
War Department
Foch
Marne
Rheims
Rheins
Belleau
French attack along 25 mile front near the Aisne
Paris reports a morning offensive along the Aisne to Belleau spanning about 25 miles. French gains ranged from one and a half to two miles in places as prisoners began to arrive from the advance. The northern attack focus centers near Fontenoy just north of the river. The French halted German efforts in strong resistance overnight.
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Paris
Aisne
Belleau
War Office
Fontenoy
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