Germans renew Marne offensive amid heavy artillery bombardment
Paris reports a new German offensive between Rheims and the Argonne behind Chateau-Thierry and Main de Massiges. The attack began last night with heavy bombardment and a morning assault as French and American forces brace for impact along an eighty kilometer front.
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War Office
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Wait Declares War on Germany as Haiti Votes
July 15 the council of state unanimously declares war on Germany as demanded by the president of the republic in Port au Prince Haiti. The move marks Haiti’s entry into the conflict in support of allied aims.
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Haiti
Council of State
Germany
Casualties Sunday Army Report Washington July 15
Army casualties Sunday totaled 60 according to wartime releases from Washington. The list records the day’s total and indicates ongoing combat operations abroad.
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Army
Patriotic Boxing Show in Gotham Features Top Boxers
New York on July 15 plans a boxing gala at Madison Square Garden to supply athletic gear for thousands of New York soldiers. The event, under the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, features Benny Leonard the lightweight champion, Jack Dempsey, claimant to Jess Willard's crown, and Packey McFarland.
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Packey McFarland
Food closing hours modified in Idaho cafes and drug stores
Americans on the Marne report an advance and withdrawal for strategic reasons. Idaho's food administrator R F Bicknell issued a statewide 8 am to 6 pm opening and 9 pm closing rule with cafes and drug stores allowed to stay open until 10 pm. The council sought further changes but the modification applied only to certain venues.
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Food Administration
R.F. Bicknell
D. W. Standrod
Bannock County
R. F. Bicknell
Idaho
National Food Administration
Mr. Hoover
Utah
State Commissioner of Commercial Economy
Church to chair upcoming Liberty loan drive
Dan W. Church accepted the chairmanship of the next Liberty loan drive planned for October. The drive will be run by the same Bannock county organization as before, with a committee membership virtually unchanged from the previous campaign.
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Bannock County
Dan W. Church
Flour Ruling Modified by Idaho Food Administrator
The flour rule limiting merchants and bakers to 70 percent of their prior quarter purchases in 1917 is abrogated. They may buy full requirements. The fifty fifty rule for flour and substitutes remains in effect. Dated July 15 1918. D W Standrod Food Administrator for Ban onck County Idaho.
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Banonck County
Idaho
Americans Repel German Attack West of Chateau Thierry
The American forces held their own as German assaults battered the Vaux area near Chateau Thierry at dawn. Gas, shells, and heavy fighting drove infantry into cover, with American troops counterattacking and reportedly advancing several hundred yards. Reports also note German shelling reaching Meaux and an attack east of Rheims.
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Associated Press
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Chateau-Thierry
Rheims
Americans Slow German Breakthrough on the Marne Front
American machine gunners and infantry held their lines at the Marne as German forces crossed bridges and pressed advance. French troops reinforced while U S counter attacks near Vaux and Conde halted the effort, with fighting likely to continue in the area.
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Germans Launch New Offensive Along 65 Mile Front
AP reports 65 mile German breakout from Chateau Thierry to Maison de Champagne with cross Marne activity near Dormans. American units engage, counterattacks slow the drive, and artillery and gas bombardment feature in the combat near Vaux Jaulgonne and Cha teau Thierry. Front length measured at about sixty five miles.
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Oise
Chateau Thierry
Maison de Champagne
Massiges
Rheims
Marne
Dormans
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Corn and Data report from Chicago market
Market note from Chicago dated July 15 shows oats at 105445 and prices around 73 4a, with trading activity and unusual price points referenced. No further context or full article available.
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