Americans Capture Jaulgonne At Marne Front
Washington reports Army casualties total 24 killed in action 13 died of wounds or other causes 67 wounded 1 missing Marines 4 killed 3 died of wounds 15 wounded. London says Jaulgonne taken by Americans as Franco Americans advance between Ourcq and the Marne and French regain Griselles Courcelles and Chanson sectors with counterattacks repelled.
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Washington
London
Jaulgonne
Marne
Ourcq
Griselles
Chateau-Thierry
Courcelles
Chasons
Treloup
Binson
Reuill
Vandiers
Belgian Relief Boat Struck Off New England Coast
A large steamer with part of its smokestack missing and its bridge damaged was seen in tow by a government tug off the New England coast. A captain aboard another steamer believes the damaged vessel is a Belgian relief steamer, noting possible markings reading Belgian relief. The scene recalls recent German submarine operations, and the captain said he could discern the words Belgian relief in large white letters on the side.
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Atlantic Port
New England
Grman
Cardinal Gibbons Reaches His Eighty Fifth Birthday
Baltimore July 23 Cardinal James Gibbons enters upon his eighty fifth year as primate of the Roman Catholic church. He planned no public observance but received greetings from friends across the country including a felicitous message from Rome conveying the Pope's congratulations.
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Baltimore
James Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Rome
Negro Registrants Called in August
Washington July 23 Fifty thousand Negro registrants qualified for general military service are called to the colors by General Crowder to entrain between August and 5th. They will come from forty one states and District of Columbia.
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Washington
Crowder
Combia
Bannocks County
United States
Fly Swatter Tag Day Aids Red Cross In Pocatello
Red Cross launches Fly Swatter Tag Day to raise funds with volunteer nurses in uniform offering swatters. Local workers gather at Hilliard Drug at 1 15 pm to receive devices and instructions as townspeople urged to participate for cleanli ness and community aid.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Bank
Pocatello
Idaho
Maurine Ferguson
Vonice Holmes
Lucy Hurt
Ollie Rice
Mary Roberts
Mary Steely
Helen Smith
Irene Williams
Frances Bouton
Dolores Smith
Ruth Jackson
Mamie Nopper
Oda Worel
Hilliard Drug Company
Defense Agents Mixed in Graft Exposed in Raincoat Scheme
New York July 23 Agencies of the Council of National Defense are tied to a nationwide graft in raincoat manufacture for soldiers. Harry Laus subcommittee member is arrested for attempting to bribe a government inspector, while Charles M Fuller chief inspector for the New York district confessed to an extensive bribery system in raincoat and soldier clothing production.
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New York
Council of National Defense
Harry Laus
Defense Council
Department of Justice
Charles M. Fuller
Allied Front Advances Across 12 Miles In France
Allied forces report cross of the Marne for a 12 mile front from Jaulgonne to Reuil with Oulehy-le-Chateau and Buzaney captured. British take Pettitechamp wood near Marfaux as momentum grows along the salient with a Montdidier attack signaling broader offensive impact.
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Associated Press
Marne
Jaulgonne
Chateau-Thierry
Reuil
Oulehy-le- Chateau
Oureq
Buzaney
Soissons
Rheims
Pettitechamp Wood
Marfaux
Wilson Proclaims War Time Takeover of Telecommunication Lines
President Wilson issues a proclamation to seize control of telegraph telephone cable and radio networks for wartime operations. Ocean cables and radio systems are excluded from the order and not brought under government control.
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Washington
Wilson
Ocean
European Visit of Edward R. Stettinius Staff Report
Washington July 23 Secretary Baker announced the arrival in Europe of Edward R Stettinius second assistant secretary of war with a large staff He will survey the supply and industrial situation as it has developed with the expansion of America's overseas forces and assess its implications for war effort.
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Europe
Washington
Edward R. Stettinius
Baker
Stettinius
America
School Board Abruptly Ends German Teaching at High School
In Boulder on July 23 the school board voted to abolish German from the high school curriculum. Existing German students may finish their courses, but no new enrollments will be accepted.
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Boulder
Cole
Position of enemy becomes critical
Paris reports that German losses since March 21 total about one million according to l Homme Libre. The review notes that the enemy position has become critical as casualties mount and the war situation shifts in favor of the Allies.
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Teuton
Paris
Havas Agency
l'Homme Libre
Clemenceau
French Press Attack Near Montdidier Reports Early Gains
London dispatches say French forces began a new offensive northwest of Montdidier at 8 15 this morning with early advances of about a mile on a four mile front. Allied observers view the battle as favorable but not as rapid as before, with French gains including Aubvillers and Sauvillers and the crest of Mailly Raineval. The fighting on the Marne and Aisne Marne fronts continues, as Germans resist with rear guard actions and reserves. The Allied strategy centers on three point advance and pressing toward Fismes and Fere en Tardenois to cut off German forces.
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London
Montdidier
Aubvillers
Sauvillers
Mailly-Raineval
Marne
Aisne-Marne
Foch
Rheims
Champagne
Paris
Gouraud
Aisne
Oureq
Vesle
Fere-en-Tardenois
Fismes
Elks Plan Big Friday Session With Trout Supper
Exalted Ruler C. D. Smith invites all Elks to a Friday night gathering featuring Mackay candidates, a trout supper weighing about 309 pounds, a wrestling match in Antlers hall, music, and ritual exercises. Members in training at the Teeh and visiting officers receive courtesies during their stay.
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The
Elks
Mackay Boys
Mackay Fellows
Antlers
C. D. Smith
Teeh
Income Tax Man Targets Delinquent Filers
The government starts a drive to recover unpaid taxes dating back to 1913. A federal revenue officer in Bannock County urges delinquent taxpayers to report voluntarily to avoid heavy fines and penalties, highlighting unreported farm land profits and 1917 wages.
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Bannock County
Corn and Oats Market Report
Chicago July 23 corn price at 1.5214 and oats at 69, reflecting market quotes for staple grains.
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Chicago
Ills
Auto Dealers Limit Supply Service To Aid War Effort
Following a meeting of the Poca Auto & Accessory Dealers, dealers pledge to conserve labor and supplies to support the war economy. Sales rooms and repair shops close after 7 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, with Saturdays longer. Storage cars accepted anytime. gasoline may be purchased after hours only with an emergency order form. Dealers urge owners to keep tools, jacks, pumps, tires, tubes in working condition and to minimize inconveniences.
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Pocatello Auto & Accessory
Tello Auto and Accessory
War Economy Board
The
Defense Council
War Service
Waraa
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