Battle in Aisne Marne sector yields dramatic German loss
Report notes British forces severed a major German division in the Aisne Marne area as French troops moved to capture positions behind German lines near Marne Rhine. Allied coordination with French units halted German attempts to hold key fuel and supply depots. Tanks broke through as machine gun nests were eliminated, signaling a pivotal Allied advance.
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Aisne-Marne
Mar
Rheims
Marne
Andre Fer
Marraux
Andre
SIX FOE FLIERS DOWNED IN SKY ENCOUNTERS
In the Paris theatre of war, American airmen claim six German airplanes shot down in a series of engagements on a Wednesday near Chateau Thierry. Lieut. T White of New York reportedly attacked two Albatross two-seaters, observed tracer hits, and watched one aircraft crash. American patrols then engaged a group of six enemy planes, downing four as they fought overhead.
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H. G. Wales
Can
Chateau Thierry
Ameri
Benefit of Soldiers Gift Shapes Education Funding
Chicago July 25 a $2,500,000 fund left to the University of Chicago by L W Noyes will provide tuition aid to veterans and descendants who served in the US forces in World War I. Income from the trust supports those meeting honorably discharged status and the war service requirement. Their family members may also qualify under the gift’s terms.
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Chicago
France
University of Chicago
L. W. Noyes
United States
Siberian Troop Movements Hint in Tokio Press
July 25 dispatch from Tokyo notes the local press shies away from any mention of troop movements to Siberia. The cautious stance hides allusion to possible military redeployments amid ongoing tensions and duties in the Far East.
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Eitent
Siberian
Don
Tokio
Siberia
Sub Treasury Report Shows Cash Net Gain In New York
New York on July 25 reports the sub-treasury received 4,696,000 from the banks on Friday, lifting the cash net gain to 5,688,000. The note claims many men are credited with effort when laxity hinders true productivity.
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Treasury
New York
Mysterious Health Ad Claims Strength From Product
Fragmentary testimonial describes a woman seeking relief and reporting increased strength after trying a product named Vinci. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details such as full name, company, dosage, or dates. The readable portion suggests a health supplement claim without corroborating evidence.
Wild Youth at Middl esex Friday and Saturday July 26 27
Cameraman Paul Perry showcases scenes from J Stuart Blackton Paramount film Wild Youth at Middlesex on July 26 and 27 with Louise Huff and an all star cast led by Theodore Roberts Jack Mullah James Neill Adele Farrington. The plot follows a young wife’s affair and a later union after jealousy and a murder scare. Also shows The Pest and vaudeville acts. Theda Bara in Du Barry plays at Grand on Monday and Tuesday with lavish costume drama and meticulous study of the era by Bara.
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Wild Youth
Paul Perry
J. Stuart Blackton
Paramount _pictures
Middlesex
Louise Huff
Theodore Roberts
Jack Mulhall
James Neill
Adele Farrington
Sir Gilbert Parker
Louise
Li Chao
Billy West
Midnight Madness at Grand Theatre with Ruth Clifford
Grand Theatre presents Midnight Madness a Bluebird photoplay written and produced by the same team as Kaiser The Beast of Berlin Ruth Clifford stars alone in this feature shown tonight Also four vaudeville acts on the program Friday and Saturday Tomorrow Roy Stewart appears in Learning Of Jim Benton and a Pathe Weekly The Lion's Claw continues with Danger Within starring Zoe Rae plus a Pathe Weekly Unclaimed Goods starring Vivian Martin screens at Middlesex tonight Burton Holmes Travel and Fatty Arbuckle in The Bell Boy also shown.
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Grand Theatre
Ruth Clit
Clifford
Berlin
Roy Stewart
Jim Benton
Pathe
Bluebird
Danger Within
Little Zoe Rae
Express
Vivian Martin
Paramount
the Middlesex
Burton Holmes
Fatty Arbuckle
Hoover Describes American War Effort and Allied Sacrifices
The piece praises American voluntary wartime restraint and rising exports to allies, noting that despite crop shortfalls, US supply and transport improved. It highlights the abolition of meatless days in France from August 1 and quotes Sir Guy Granet on American willingness to help, stressing national resolve.
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Mr. Hoover
Chicago Tribune
America
France
Sir Guy Granet
Allied Provisions Commission
New York
Women Delegates Shape New York Republican Convention
The New York Republican conference sees women delegates as pivotal in pushing federal suffrage. They favor passage of the federal amendment and press Saratoga to urge New York senators to back it. Their strategic influence grows as rival gubernatorial contenders seek their votes. A woman chairs the resolutions committee signaling a new era in American politics.
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Springfield Republican
New York
United States Senate
Saratoga
Committee On Resolutions
Lord Lee Resigns Over Ploughing Scheme Stop
Lord Lee of Fareham resigns as Director General of Food Production in London dispatch. He cites disagreement with Ministry of Agriculture policy and doubts about submarine peril defeat and food security to support abandoning the ploughing programme recently approved by the cabinet.
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Lord Lee
Fareham
London
Ministry of Agriculture
War HIts Flower Industry In Hartford With Short Supply
Hartford florists report a collapse in social demand due to wartime shortages. Clubs, weddings, and Easter decor are down while hospital flowers help morale. Coal cuts halve heat for forced bulbs, delaying Easter lilies and daffodils. imports from France and Holland ceased last fall. Prices likely rise as labor and coal costs bite. Governments and workers shift roles as industries endure wartime strain.
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Hartford
France
Holland
Ivoryton Social Notes Brighten Local Scene
July 25 items from Ivoryton note Mrs Leslie Dick inson visiting Clinton and Mrs Franz Peterson returning to Middletown. The Village Improvement club enjoyed a joy ride last evening and Mrs Ernest Post along with Mrs William Booma visited Essex. Tonight at Comstock Cheney hall the Giacoma company of singers and dancers performs vaudeville and dancing.
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Ivoryton
Leslie Dickinson
Clinton
Village Improvement Club
Franz Peterson
Middletown
Ernest Post
William Booma
Essex
Durham Dance At Town Hall July 27
Durham County Be, C. Guard announces a dance in Durham Town Hall on Saturday evening July 27 featuring good music with both old fashioned and modern dances. Proceeds support club activities.
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Co. BE
Durham
Adv
Handel to form Austrian cabinet, Vienna reports
Geneva dispatch says Emperor Charles has commissioned Baron Handel, former minister of interior, to form a new Austrian cabinet. Vienna confirms today and the note mentions a press want ad as the source.
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Geneva
Charles
Baron Handel
Interior
Vienna
Essex Local Notes and Social News Summary
Essex residents share a mix of home repairs visits and travel. William Holt rebuilt a chimney for the Kelsey home, Joseph Brooks called on Grove street in New London, and Edward Norman heads to Syracuse after induction. Swed ish Sewing Society met at Mrs Franson’s South Main home. Miss Rose Penelli returns to duties at the State Capitol. Private Ross Perkins goes back to Fort Terry after a home stay on Cross street. The Thelma Saturday Night Mae Marsh film Cinders of Love vaudeville and Pathe News shown at Comstock Cheney hall Ivoryton by Giacoma company of singers and dancers.
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Franson
South Main Street
Willis R. Hunt
Madison
New City Street
Rose Penelli
State Capitol
Parker’s Corner
Hubert Loveland
Saybrook
William Mather
Mildred Hayden
Gustafsons and visitors dot Cromwell social scene
Cromwell notices a Webster Massachusetts couple visiting the Thorell home while Mrs Morrison and Ruth Morrison enjoy Grove Beach days. Samuelis hosts friends from New Jersey. A drill notice orders Co D rifles failing inspection or absentees to report Friday night drills under Lieut. Garde. John D Footit has joined the Montana contingent and entrains for service.
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Cromwell
Edward Gustafson
Webster
Mass
R. Thorell
John Morrison
Ruth
Grove Beach
Samuelis
New Jersey
Co. D
Garde
R. H. Stow
John D. Footit
Montana
Forest Park Surned Amusement Resort Destroyed by Fire
Fire at Forest Park in Chicago destroyed a large wood framed amusement complex, starting in the giant coaster and spreading to adjacent buildings. Estimated damage reaches a quarter million dollars. No injuries reported. only the watchman was present when the blaze was discovered. Nearby residents watched from the street as flames lit the night.
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Chicago
Forest Park
Railroad shopmen raise pay retroactive to January
Washington July 25 wagon of railroad shopmen were increased a 68 cents an hour yesterday by order of McAdoo with proportional advances for assistants and miscellaneous classes in mechanical departments. The new rates are retroactive to January 1 1918 and range from five to thirteen cents higher than wages in most shops under the director general's earlier general wage advance. Beginning August 1 eight hours will be standard with time and one half for overtime Sundays and holidays. Back pay will follow. Foremen receive 5 cents more hourly or 40 dollars monthly, with a 155 to 250 dollar range.
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Washington
McAdoo
Well Known Architect Griggs Dies in Waterbury
Wilfred E. Griggs, a notable Waterbury architect, died at his home. A native of Waterbury, he graduated from Sheffield Scientific School in 1887 and Columbus School of Mines in 1889. He designed major local structures including the Hotel Elton and the County Courthouse as well as Fisk University seminary buildings in Nashville Tennessee.
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Waterbury
Conn
Wilfred E. Griggs
Sheffield Scientific School
Columbus School of Mines
Elton
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
Mrs Rancore's Boy Healed by Cuticura Eczema Cure
A Vermont mother recounts her two to three month battle with eczema on her son. She notes relief within days after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and complete healing in two weeks. She invites readers to sample the emollients by mail and provides department store pricing.
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Levi J. Rancore
Albany
Vermont
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