Allied push in France strengthens advance near Fere en Tardenois
German positions north of the Oureq river lie in grave danger as French British and American forces drive east of Fere en Tardenois toward Roncheres and St Gemme. Allies gain ground at Sergines Nestes and repulse four German attacks east of Oakhy le Chateau while holding the Marne front.
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Oureq
Fere-en-Tardenois
Roncheres
St. Gemme
Boissone
Rheima
Boissons
Grand Rozoy
Fereon-Terdenois
Nestle
Sergines-et-Nestes
Associated Press
Paris
Sergines--Nestes
War Office
Oakhyle Chateau
Marne
No Prack Talk in Commons Says Balfour
London July 31 Ferg ian Secretary Balfour stated no enemy government had approached the entente regarding peace. Washington July 41 Marine casualties total eighteen including Private Clinton Fulmer of Concrete Colorado wounded in action.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Fergian
Balfour
Entente
Washington
Clinton Fulmer
Concrete
Colo
Assassination of Hun Official in Kiev Prompts Probe
An official announcement from Kiev reports Field Marshal Von Wiehhorn and his adjutant Captain Von Deesster killed by a bomb as they rode from a casino toward their headquarters. The blast struck near their rear vehicle. a cab driver and the assassin were arrested and identified. The crime is linked to Moscow social revolutionists.
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Associated Press
Amaterdam
von Wiehhorn
Ukraine
von Deesster
Kiev
Ukraiian
Moscow
Allies aim to kill as many as possible in Somme salient
The Allied objective in the Soissons Rheims salient is to inflict maximum casualties, Chief of Staff March told reporters. He said both sides have seen their original aims submerged by the combat's evolution. The Rainbow division fights east of Fer en Tardenois as the front front line length shrinks by fourteen miles with German withdrawals peaking at four miles in the center.
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Associated Press
Washington
Soissons- Rheims
Stef March
Fere-en-Tardenois
French aviator makes first parachute drop from moving plane
Capt. Sorret, a French aviator, completed the first record of a descent from a moving aircraft using a parachute. He dropped eight hundred yards while using an umbrella twelve yards in diameter and landed safely, as reported with Americans in France.
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Associated Prensa
France
Sorret
Fiest
McAdoo Says Strikes Must End During War
Washington July 31 McAdoo announces a half million additional wartime workers and urges no strikes during the war to ensure energy, pay increases, and better employment conditions. He calls for elimination of labor disturbances as the war effort continues.
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McAdoo
Associated Press
Washington
Draft training for 5588 graduates across twenty three states
The report notes 5588 grammar school graduates in 23 states are called for draft to take courses in training colleges. They may volunteer until August 6 and enter the fifteenth assignment. Colorado lists 287 entrants to Colorado Agricultural College.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington
Crowder Hue
Colorado
Colorado Agricultural College
Strike Polly Settled London Munition Workers
London July 1 reports the munition workers strike is definitely settled after negotiations. Officials attributed a peaceful conclusion to talks with industry leaders and labor representatives.
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Polly
London
Tucumcari Soldier Dies of Wounds in War Casualties
Army casualties total 194 with Richard Moody of Newark South Dakota and Jos T Ruitle Tucumcari New Mexico listed as killed in action and died of wounds. Walter Phelan visiting Will Fenton ranch town for business reports showers across the area and rain beyond the sands. W J Barter and family leave for the ranch after a short town stay. Carlsbad Light & Power Co slacker remark noted. C W Merchant returns from Abilene Texas to La Huerta with his children.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Richard Moody
Newark
South Dakota
Jos. T. Rujitle
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Walter Phelan
Will Fenton
Hospital News and Local Birth Announcements
Letcher Whited of La Huerta has had a low fever for several days but shows improvement. Carlsbad Licht and Power Co. vs Nelson is reported today as the main item. Jones reports the birth of a ten pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Polk at the family home in Carlae. Congratulations to the parents and child.
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Letcher Whited
la Huerta
Nelson
Dan Puxly
Mainet
Jones
Mia
Polk
Carlae Buat
War Savings Campaign Highlights Local Efforts
A fragmented notice references Buell and Carlebad Lighter Power Co. urging thrift and savings during wartime. The garbled text signals a campaign push emphasizing thrift, Savings Stamps, and patriotic support.
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Buell
Mon Carlebad Lighter Power Co
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Aigne- Marne
THE
First National Bank
the National Bank OF Carlsbad
Federal Reserve Bank
N. M. Hoy Tn Prance
W. J. Barter
Carlsbad Light & Power Co
Cd. C. W. Merchant
Abilene
Texas
Samuel
Carlsbad Licht & Power Co
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