French Recapture Dulchy Le Chateau Frontline Gains Reported
London reports American and French forces on the Aisne Marne front capturing Buzancy and Jaulgonne. German prisoners reach about three hundred at Jaulgonne as French and British advance near Montdidier Aubvillers Savillers Mailly Rainval and Mercrest. The French cross the Marne at Port a Binson while counterattacks falter near Vandieres.
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London
Dulchy Lea
Aisne
Thy Lea
Mont@idier
Aisne-Marne
Aubvillers
Savillers
Mailly-Raineval
Mercrest
Jaulgonne
Buzancy
Ourcq
Griselles
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Frenc
Courcelles
Chassins
Treciup
Aisne- Mare
Soissons
Soissons-Dulchy le Chateau
Allied forces advance on Aisne Marne front near Chateau Thierry
London reports Franco American troops push from Oulchy le Chateau to Bezu Saint Germain by one half to two miles. Bois de Chatelet recaptured. Prince Ruprecht reserves from Flanders used. Germans pursue stubborn defense to save prestige. General Foch conserves reserves.
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London
Aisne- Marne
Otlchy le Chateau
Bezu’ St. Germain
Chateau Thierry
Bois de Chatelet
Prince Rupprecht
Flanders
Marne Salient
Foch
Senate panel seeks 8000000000 tax plan balance
Washington July 23 committee weighs how to raise eight billion dollars in taxes with minimal impact on industry and living costs. The panel aims to avoid passing business taxes to consumers, preferring consumption taxes only as a last resort while preserving postwar trade strength. Hartford July 23 Mrs. Fanny Avery Welcher dies at 61 Woodland Street after a yearlong decline. daughter of noted art collector Samuel Putnam Avery and NY resident Mary Avery.
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Senate
Washington
Ways and Means
Fanny Avery Welcher
Hartford
Manfred P. Welcher
Woodland Street
California
Welcher
Samuel Putnam Avery
Mary Avery
New York
Avery Architectural Library
Columbia University
Avery
Stettinius Arrives in Europe to Review War Efforts
Assistant Secretary of War Edward R. Stettinius reached a European port with a large staff. Baker announced this afternoon that Stettinius will closely examine accounting methods for munitions and overall war operations during his stay.
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Stettinius
Europe
Joses
Edward R. Stetinius
Baker
Postmasters Scotten Mille Forced To Close Mills
The low river forced 150 cotton mills in the Southern Power district to close by today’s end. Authorities in North Carolina report the action as a precaution amid rising water levels and potential flooding.
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Scotten Mille
N. C
Low River
Thiat District
Southern Power Com
Heavy firing off coast sparks war rumor reports
Reports from New Bedford to Nantucket claim a South Shoals lightship off Nantucket was sunk by a German submarine, with heavy firing heard around Race Point and Provincetown. Navy officials denied the sinking but investigate. patrols searched waters without finding wreckage or a sunken lightship.
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Nantucket
New Bedford
Mass
South Shoals
Fish Exchange
Washington
Navy Department
Provincetown
Masks
Race~Point
Nantucket Shoals Lightship Wireless Located at Post
Headquarters of the first naval district announced that Newport R I informed them wireless location had been established with the Nantucket shoals lightship and that she was at her post. No explanation was given of the cannonading which continued in the district overnight and into the morning.
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Boston
8. Wood
First Naval District
Nantucket
Nantucket Shoals
Second Naval District
Newport
R. I
British extend lines on multiple fronts in western sector
British war office reports extended positions from Hebuterne to Meteren and north of Albert with small advances near Hamel and Albainville. raids in Ayette Oppy Avon Lens sector yield prisoners and machine guns. A Merris raid kills 50 Germans as artillery duels and gas shells continue near Dickebush lake southwest of Ypres.
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London
British
War Office
Hebuterne
Morris
Meteren
Albert
Hebeturne-Merris-Meteren
Hamel
Albainzeville
Ayette Oppy
Avon
Lens
Merris
Villers-Bretteneux
Dickebush Lake
Ypres
Belgium
Congressmen Convey U S Support To Italy Front
A cablegram to the Italian embassy from Rome reports twelve American congressmen arrived to visit the Italian front. They state the American people are in full sympathy with Italy and faith in her aspirations and that soon American soldiers will arrive from the United States to join the line.
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America
Italy
Washington
Rome
Strike Now Says French Critic on War Tactics
Paris July 28. French military critic Henri Bidou urges immediate initiative and warns counterattacks in the Soissons area may aim to draw German withdrawal rather than stabilize the line.
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Paris
Henri Bidou
Soissons
Sink Two German Torpedo Boats Reported
London reports two German torpedo boats sunk by bombs during the latest British air raid over Zee. A Central News Dispatch from Amsterdam notes British airmen have been bombing Zeebrugge at close intervals for months.
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London
Zee
Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
New Era of Lightless Nights Across Connecticut
Hartford July 23 a federal order announced by Dr H A Garfield and Charles G Bill sets four lightless nights weekly in Connecticut. Street illumination will be reduced to a minimum and advertising displays prohibited from sunrise to sunset on these nights with few exceptions. Local fuel administrators will enforce the plan to curb coal use for lighting nationwide.
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Hartford
Connecticut
H. A. Garfield
United States Fuel Administrator For
Charles G. Bill
The
Conservation Committee
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States
Roosevelt Declines New York Governor Nomination
Col. Theodore Roosevelt stated via telegram that he will not accept the Republican nomination for governor of New York. He cited focus on wartime duties and postwar international and domestic challenges, saying he cannot commit the full strength and ability required. He had been urged to run by Attorney General Merton E. Lewis of Albany.
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New York
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Merton E. Lewis
Albany
Roosevelt
New York State
Shipyards Seek Top Ball Players for Teams
Baltimore officials wired offers to Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and George Sisler today via the Baltimore Dry Dock Shipbuilding Co. If the majors finish schedules chances are slim but officials believe the stars may consider the strong shipyard bids if the big leagues pause.
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Baltimore
Babe’ Ruth
Ty Cobb
George Sisler
Baltimore Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co
Prisoners Exchange Conference Planned in Berne
Washington reports a July 23 meeting between American and German commissioners to arrange prisoner of war exchanges and treatment. The conference is set for Berne, Switzerland, likely in late August, with all arrangements ready except the exact date. The American commissioners list is finalized and will be announced soon.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Berne
Switzerland
State Department
Grain Market Summary From Chicago Close
The grain market closed higher with corn up 3.25 to 4 cents, oats up 0.75 to 1.25, and provisions higher. Corn futures settled July 151.75, August 152.50, September 153.25. Oats futures July 74.50, August 63.375 to 69, September 68.875 to 73. Park July 45.65, Sept 45.65. Lard July 24.67, Sept 26.37. Ribs July 24.65, Sept 24.95.
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Chicago
Park
Baseball Magnates Adjourn in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburg on July 23 the National League magnates adjourned a special meeting to decide how to finish the season. President Tener and President Hempstead are in Washington conferring with war department officials regarding the next steps.
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Pittsburg
National League
Washington
Tener
League
Hempstead
New York Club
War Department
Erie VP Named Federal Fuel Administrator for New York
D W Cooke, vice president of the Erie railroad, has been named Federal Fuel Administrator for New York by Fuel Administrator Garfield. He is joined by appointees Charles H E Robertson and Reeve Schley as assistants, announced this afternoon.
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New York
Washington
D. W. Cooke
Erie Railroad
Garfield
Charles HE. Robertson
Reeve Schley
Vermont Lawyer Dead
Benjamin F. Fifield, 85, prominent Vermont attorney, died in Montpelier after a long illness. From 1869 to 1899 he handled Central Vermont inter- York defense litigations and twice declined a seat in Congress.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Benjamin F. Fifield
Vermont Inter- York
Congress
May Buspend Strike Order
London July 28 reports several thousand munitions workers at Coventry left work to attend an emergency page meeting. The strike follows orders related to recent wage and labor disputes affecting production. Officials say disruptions may affect factory output and regional supply lines.
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London
Coventry
Wire Control To Begin July 31
Washington reports federal takeover of telegraph and telephone systems after midnight July 31 under the Aswell resolution. Postmaster General Burleson named director, will determine staff changes and ensure just compensation with options to sue for additional amounts. Existing officials and workers keep their jobs under the proclamation while Burleson and experts plan service improvements.
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Washington
United States
Wilon
Aswell
Burleson
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Navy Strength Now Over Half Million
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the navy has passed 500000 in personnel. Regular navy 219158, Reserve force 219566, Marine corps 58463, Coast guard 6605, plus naval volunteers and extra civilian staff, totaling about 594000 in the naval establishment.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels Today
Navy
Regular Navy
Reserve Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Natio Naval Volunteers
Naval Reserve Force
Navy Department
Naval Establishment
Turkish War Minister Promises Action Over Hospital Outrage
Turkish authorities reply through Sweden to U S officials over the sacking of the American hospital and occupation of the Tabriz consulate. The minister of war is still investigating the occurrence and officials say final Turkish reply will determine U S action.
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United States
Tabriz
Turkey
Waterbury War Labor Plan Sets Local Recruiting Rules
Waterbury adopts a city plan for wartime labor that begins tomorrow and covers both skilled and unskilled workers. The national plan takes effect August 1 for unskilled labor only. One hundred twenty five local firms have authorization to hire under the Waterbury program, unlike the national scope limited to employers with 100 or more workers.
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Waterbury
Hoover Warns of Global Starvation Revenues and Deaths
London July 23. Herbert Hoover American food administrator warned at a luncheon that losses from starvation and malnutrition in enemy countries will outpace casualties on the western front in the coming year.
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Hoover
London
Herbert Hoover
Sailors Rescued At Sea Arrive In Port
Ensign Brie coe and Griffin and Chief Machinist's Mate Upton of the U S N were picked up at sea and arrived in port yesterday aboard a Swedish vessel. The Navy Department announced the details this afternoon. No other particulars were released.
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Washington
Briecoe
Griffin
Upton
U. S. N., Flying Corps
Navy Department
Governor names commission to study Seymour tenement conditions
Hartford on July 23 Governor Holcomb appointed Frank G Bassett health officer C J Thrall labor representative and J C Honey manufacturer to investigate and report on tenement conditions in Seymour.
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Hartford
Holcomb
Frank G. Bassett
C. J. Thrall
J.C. Honey
Draft Call for Colored Men
Washington issues a call for 50,000 colored men for general military service. Provost Marshal General Crowder announces en trainings between August 1 and August 6, selecting eligible volunteers to begin entrainment shortly after.
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Washington
Crowder
New York Democrats Open Convention In Saratoga
The New York Democratic State Convention began in Saratoga Springs amid heat as delegates discussed a gubernatorial ticket. The likely contenders include William Randolph Hearst and Alfred E. Smith, with others like James W. Gerard and Harry C. Walker mentioned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was not pressing a bid. Chairman J Augustus Kellogg urged full support for the president and criticized Whitman administration as extravagant amid wartime governance.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Board of Aldermen
New York City
James W. Gerard
Germany
Harry C. Walker
Binghamton
George R. Lunn
Schenectady
Wiliam Church Osborne
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
J. Augustus Kellogg
Glens Falls
Whitman
War Labor Session Sets Standard Work Day and Living Wage
In Washington on July 23 the National War Labor Board opened an executive session to determine a standard work day and a living wage. The session, likely lasting three to four days, will guide future labor disputes and may establish an eight hour day and a living wage well above forty cents per hour.
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Washington
National War Labor Board
Department of Labor
International News Service
Exchange of Prisoners Under Red Cross Plan Amid War Talks
The Minneapolis Tribune reports a France Germany prisoner exchange deal via the Red Cross. About 830,000 French Belgian and German prisoners would be exchanged rank for rank after eight months. Britain has not yet agreed, fearing Kaiser loyalty assurances and concern over returning British prisoners in poor condition. The piece argues the exchange could aid German readiness while challenging British front line morale.
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Minneapolis Tribune
France
Germany
International Committee of the Red Cross
Italy
Great Britain
England
Britain
Navy Casualty List Reveals Three Drowned Sailors
Washington July 283 The Navy Department announced casualties including Clarence S Moore quartermaster USNRF Seattle Washington lost at sea from submarine chaser 311 on July 17 John C Adams seaman USNRF Memphis Tennessee drowned after falling from a dock at New Orleans and William N Steenerson fireman USN Lowell Maryland drowned at New London Connecticut
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Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Clarence S. Moore
Seattle
Wash
John C. Adams
Memphis Tenn
New Orleans
William N. Steenerson
Lowell
New London
Conn
Five Children Die as Kent County Home Fire Sweeps Juvenile Center
Five children were burned to death and eight others injured when a fire of suspicious origin swept the Kent County juvenile home near Grand Rapids Michigan early today. Firemen fought the blaze for hours as investigators began probing the cause.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kent County
Metal Prices Update From New York Trade Desk
Lead and spelter prices edged lower with the July bid at 8.05 and 2.48 respectively. Spot quotes eased as market activity slowed, while comments attributed to Bie Saletan suggested cautious buying for near term demand.
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New York
A . Rt
Jail Sentence For Wielder Of Knife
Wojciek Kabath known as George Kabath received a jail term in city court for assaulting George Malinka after an argument in a saloon on College and Main streets. The judge fined him and ordered fifteen days in jail plus a separate fine for the earlier assault on Salvatore Nicole who helped separate the men.
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Wojciek Kabath
George Kabath
George Malinka
College
Main
Kabath
Malinka
Salvatore Nicole
Nicole
Edlin
Thompson
George Burnham
Angelo Raffela
Sandre
Kincaid
Raffela
Benjamin Winthrop
Michael Brown
Washington Street
Winthrop
New Britain
Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Bankers and Brokers
Stock quotations are presented by Richter and Company, bankers and brokers, members of the New York Stock Exchange, Central Row Hartford. The listing covers active prices for several securities with bid and ask details and latest trades as observed by the firm. The report notes market movements, volume, and notable price shifts for investors tracking Hartford brokerage activity.
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Richter & Company
Bankers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Con
Tel
New York Stock Market Opens Quietly Then Slumps
New York on July 23 opened with a quiet, fractionally lower mood as traders awaited outside interest. Early gains in Steel, Industrial Alcohol, and Tobacco issues faded. by late morning new lows emerged. Steel common slipped from 1063-4 to 1055-8, Baldwin and Bethlehem Steel dailies fell, while copper stocks weakened. Late afternoon showed marked weakness with industry shares pressured by dividend uncertainty and high supply.
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United Cigar
Steel Common
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel B
American Sumatra
United Cigar Stores
Baldwin Locomotive
Pacific
Industrial al I
Square deal for worker and public
Washington July 23 The wage board and railways chief William G rector general of railways urged a square deal for workers and the public. President McAdoo appealed to machinists and shop men to back the wage board decision due on the 25th, urging patriotism and unity with the nation in labor and war efforts.
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Washington
William G
Railways
Hill Washington
Try
Ward
McAdoo
Wage Commission
France
Kaiser
Sam
The World's Job in War Unity Across Nations
The piece argues for global unity against Germany in World War I, noting Guatemala as the latest nation to declare war and praising the broadened Allied coalition. It emphasizes moral resolve over fear, insists the war is world versus empire, and frames victory as inevitable despite heavy costs.
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Guatemala
Germany
Roosevelt Arrives Safely at French Port
Franklin D Roosevelt arrives in France aboard a destroyer to inspect naval administration. He will review contracts leases lands and expenditures tied to Navy Department business and operations across the Atlantic.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
French Port
Navy
Navy Department
Mr. Roavelt
Naval Administration
Atlantic
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