Allied Forces Launch Offensive Near Reims and Marne
German counterattacks southwest of Nanteuil la Fosse failed to widen the pocket as Allied and American forces press the battle east of the Vesle and along the Marne. Conservative estimates place German losses at about 60,000 over the first two days. Premier Clemenceau returned from the front expressing satisfaction with the progress.
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Rheims
Vesle
Clates
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Degouette
Clemenceau
Allied Attack Presses German Front South of the Aisne
The Associated Press reports a major Franco American offensive aimed at the Somme area south of the Aisne. Initial advances threaten the German hold on the Soissons to Rheims line, with Americans seizing Belleau Wood and advancing near Bouresches and Lorry as Foch directs a strategic push.
British Advance South of Somme and Front Updates
British forces pushed about one mile north of Villers-Bretonneux and improved positions east of Hebuterne. A German raiding party was repelled southeast of Arras near Bucquoy. German artillery was active north of Bailleul, while French gains included Montvoisin and the heights west of villages overlooking the Marne. Opposing lines north of the Marne saw slow German progress near Dormans with mixed reports overall.
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Somme
France
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Bucquoy
Arras
Flanders
Bailleul
Rheims
Montvoisin
Marne
Epernay
Chene-la-Rein
St. Agnan
Dormans
Clairizet
Bligny
Allies halt German drive with French advance near Rheims
Allied forces led by General Foch mounted a counter stroke on a 26 mile front between the Aisne and the Marne. French and American troops reported progress from Fontenoy to Belleau, with thousands of prisoners taken and gains varying from two to four miles. German positions south of the Marne held but contested actions continued around Pourcy and Montvoisin as fighting persisted.
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Soissons
Villers-Cotterie
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Chateau- Thierry
Bouresches
Belleau and
Lorry
Clignon
Foch
Marne
Associated Press
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Belleau
Fron
Rheims
Dormans
St. Agtian
Epernay
Montvois
Rheims-Epernay
Pourcy
Manteuil-in-Fosse
France
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Sonence
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Ocenilly
Montvoigon
Montvoison
Courlan Waad
Prunay
Thiatmont
Sillers
Huns Fight for Epernay In World War I Report
German forces press near Epernay with two pronged effort on the Marne. Crossed bridgehead at Dormans area aims to widen south bank. Right center pivots from Rheims Road toward Vri eny Rouilly Marraux Couton Roy woods, seeking defensive advance eastward as terrain favors defenders.
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Rans
Viians
Rouilly
Marraux
Couton
Roy Woods
Enone
Germans Disappointed by Early German Offensive
Report from London dated July 16 describes heavy fighting south of the river Marne near Conde Dormans and the forest of Houguignys. German forces, numbering about 56 divisions across 21 and 27 mile fronts, advance but fail to break French lines. French gains near Moronville Massif and morale remains high as prisoners are taken and counterattacks begin in Champagne area.
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London
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Americans Hold Ground on Marne Front
Washington reports General Pershing's communique from July 17 stating the American sector has driven the enemy from the south bank of the Marne near Chateau Thierry. The foe attempted to cross near Vans but was repelled by infantry and artillery. An enemy aircraft was shot down by American aviators.
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Pershing
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Chateau Thierry
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Thiacourt
Battle Rages as Allied Offensives Hold Ground
Describes the second day of a major offensive where German forces failed to advance and faced renewed Allied pressure. Analysts note German artillery remains in place, with storm troops previously overrunning positions now unable to sustain gains. Overall, the front line shows the Allies gaining the upper hand for the moment.
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Teoulin Thies
San Antonio
Avril
May
Faltack
French Triumph in Marne Front as German Attacks Fail
In the Marne sector French and American forces countered along three pockets, reclaiming St Aignan Chappelle and Monthodan while holding positions north of the river. Germans suffered setbacks with many attacks from Prunay to Suippes failing, despite claiming 12 000 prisoners. French morale soars amid small losses and high esprit de corps.
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Tevifay
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Prunay
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Tasure
Rheims
Chalons
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Gourand
Dardanalles
Min
Two Kelly Field Fliers Die From Airplane Accidents
Two men died after air field accidents near Kelly Field. Second Lieut Cary L H Waples of Hyde Park Massachusetts was killed instantly when a plane struck a tree along the Cumberland Road, ten miles from Kelly Field. Cadet Joseph Peters of Starkville Mississippi died days later from injuries sustained at Snake Field after a control slip. Peters had residences in Starkville and Long Beach, with services noted by local undertakers.
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Cary Lh. Waples
Hyde Dark
Cumberland Road
Kelly Field
Joseph 8. Peters
Starkville
Miss
Kelly No. 2
Waples
Tughley
Cimberland Road
Uighles
San Antonio
St. Anthony
Pond Street
Hyde Purk
Mass
Cadet Peters
Snake Field
Kelly Field Command
Long Beach
Injured Lieutenant Frey Hit By Freight Train Near Port Sam Houston
Lt Charles Frey of Denver Street, a former government carman now in the quartermasters corps, was seriously injured Thursday while driving from Fort Sam Houston toward the new army repair shops when his truck was struck by a freight train on Quintana Road. He was taken to the main hospital at Kelly Field with slim chances of recovery.
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Charles Prey
Denver Stomlevard
Cartermaster
Port Sam Houston
Fortes Houston
To &i
Quintana Road
Telly Wield
Frey
Quartermasters Corps
South Bay Antonio
Learn Shorthand In One Week Promises Quick Skill
A promotional notice offers a home study course to learn shorthand rapidly. It touts ease of use and speed for transcribing conversations speeches and notes. The King Institute in New York sends material by mail and claims wide accessibility.
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Leeson
King Institute
New York
N.Y
McGregor to Speak for Ferguson at Beethoven Hall
Announcement from the Ferguson Campaign Committee states Hon. T. H. McGregor of Austin will speak in support of Governor Ferguson at Beethoven Hall on Friday, July 19. Ladies are especially urged to attend and hear the friend of female suffrage.
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T. H. McGregor
Austin
Governor Ferguson
Beethoven Hall
Ferguson
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