German Losses In Great Offensive Near 1.1 Million
London reports Allied forces gain along the front as German losses mount toward 1,000,000. French action at Mailly-Rainucval and Aubvillers is noted, with advances restoring ground near Griselles. Franco-American troops push toward the Marne as resistance stiffens between the Ourey and Aisne.
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London
Ourey
Aisne
Montdidier
Aubvillers
Sauvillers
Mailly-Raincuval
Proclamation Takes Over War Wire Systems
President Wilson issues a proclamation to take control of telegraph telephone cable and radio systems for the war, effective July 31. Authority to operate the wires is given to the postmaster general with fuller details to follow.
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Washington
Wilson
Postmaster-Gentral
Cape Cod Canal
Con
Cape Cod
Buzzard’s Bay
Massachusetts
Railroad Administration
Navy and Commerce Departments
Casualties and Allied Push Against German Attacks
Casualties and frontline actions reported as Allied forces slow German counterattacks between the Oureq and Marne. French and American troops maintain gains north of Rheims and northeast of Montigny. German efforts to retreat toward the Vesle and Mame areas are noted with persistent bombardments and local combats.
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Enlemte
Rheims-Soissons Calient
Oureq
Maroe
Rheims
Tha Marna
So Kons
Ourcq
Champagne
Mame
Mare
Ardre
Vesle
Obgervera
Veste
Maray Misleen
Chateau ‘Ihlerry
la Croix
Grisofles
Mont &J. Piere
Courtan
Rof Woods
Courton Wood
Agg
Wdveson
Itla
London
Goursud
Suippes
Massiges
Russia faces famine and economic collapse in 1918 harvest
Washington reports famine and economic disaster threaten Russia. Harvest prospects are very poor with 30 percent, 40 percent, 10 percent, 48 percent, 88 percent and 50 percent of fields under cultivation in key regions. American aid intended to rush food, clothing, and medical supplies aboard a special ship.
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Washington
Russia
Run Wan Commisartiat For
Mra
Ykaterinasino
Voronesh
Kharkov
Sartoy
Samara
Kazan
Nussia
British and Allied Advances Reported on Front Lines
British troops advanced slightly south of Hebuterne and near Merris and Meteren as raids yielded prisoners and machine guns. French progress near Quichy le Chateau threatens German positions. Marne crossing suggests gains. American and British forces to wear two extra identification disks for better recognition.
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London
Jaulgonne
Marne
Courcelles
Chasons
Treloup
Pont-a-Binson
Reuil
Vandieres
Montdidier
Oulchy le Chateau
Soissons
Buzancy
Rheims
Petitchamp Wood
Marraux
Tver
Mailly-Raineuval
Sauvillers
Aubervillers
Avre
Castel
Ourcy
Veale
Fismes
Vesle
Mantdidier
Hebuterne
Ris
Meteren
Lys
Flanders
Hamel
Albert
Amiens
Hne
Avrag
Merris and
Metéren
Amet
Villers Bretonneux
Amicna
Morris
Iioatila Artllery
Villers-Bretonnens
Artillers
Dickebusch
Paris
Havas
Quichy le Chateau
Echo du Faris
Nes
General de Mitry
Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
Aisne
Washington
American Expeditionary Forces
Aviators Bomb Zeebrugge and Amsterdam Harbor
Allied airmen destroyed several German shore works at Zeebrugge and at Amsterdam harbor. Two torpedo boats were sunk, an observation tower at Lisseweghe hit, and heavy casualties reported among marines civilians and workers. Lisseweghe partly evacuated while thousands manned nearby facilities and the Mole.
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Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
Telegraaf
Lisseweghe
Geaval
Von Hindenburg Seriously Ill Is Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg is seriously ill and has taken no part in military operations this year. He attended a few imperial receptions but did not speak and is described as incapable of writing.
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Lonnon
Marshal von Hindenburg
Berlin
Aaya
Nowa
Berns
Adda
Reid
Vessel Reported in Distress Off Nantucket Island
Mystery surrounds a vessel reportedly in distress off Nantucket, an unknown aviator delivered the report. Conant guard crews found no trace while Marines doubted the tale of rumors of a submarine. The aviator did not confirm wreck or submarine attack.
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Nantucket Island
Nantucket
Mass
Conant
New York Officials Probe Bribery in Raincoat Contracts
New York defense agencies join the inquiry into a nationwide bribery ring in raincoat production. Lazarus, a wealthy clothing man, faces charges as inspectors confess to weekly contractor payoffs and gifts. Grand jury evidence expected. arrests follow a night raid on seventeen manufacturers involved.
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New York
Caunch of
National Defence
Linrry E. Legarus
Defense Council
Te 14
Department of Justice
Charles Fuller
Seren
Lazarus
de Fenge Council
War Department
Whae
Hfe
Iis
H Fuller
Assistan Allownes
Hasten Thomasen
Germans Destroy Stores as They Move Back Line
Reports from Parisian newspapers describe fighting in the Sals Rheims salient as Germans retreat. Fires near Fere-en-Tardenois and Ville-en-Tardenois are linked to bombs dropped by Allied airmen, while the enemy destroys stores that cannot be moved behind the Vesle river line.
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Paris
Havas
Sals‘sons-Rheima
Jing
Lumber dealers denied bid to modify price ruling
Washington reports the national board torcy denies the request by wholesale lumber dealers to modify the July 2 ruling that prohibited orders for misshipment above the June 14 maximum prices. The decision preserves the earlier price restrictions and keeps enforcement active.
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Washington
Chavat l Industries Board
German Guns Put Out of Action on Allied Front
London reports on the Aleno Marne battlefront where German forces suffer heavy losses amid persistent Allied pressure. British and French advances southwest of Rheims force German reserves to move, with critical front positions near Fere-en-Tardenois and Fismes under Entente attack.
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London
Oltawe
Aleno-Marne
Ruari
Foch
Rheims
Germains
Paris
Gaprandi
Aisne
Croysine
Oureq
Vesle Aml
Fere-en-Tardenvia
Mercdn
Typhoid Outbreak Hits Amsterdam Labor Districts
London dispatch reports a serious outbreak of typhoid in Amsterdam with rising case numbers concentrated in labor districts. The tally remains unconfirmed as officials assess the spread and impact on workers.
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London
Bri- Mn
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Food Conference Opens in London Amid Allied Talks
July 23 London. The Allied governments fan controllers conference opened this morning with John Robert Clines leading as British food controller. Herbert Hoover attended as American food administrator alongside controllers from Italy France and other nations.
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London
Allied Governmenta
John Robert Clines
Herbert Cy Hoover
Food Controllera
Italy
France
di- Rio
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Ouney
Griselles
Chateau Thierry
Marne Avera
Daulgonne
Rul Nee
Ream
Gersman Salient
Buzan
Boiseans
Sainsone
Alles
War Office Foday
Sorame
Maisly Raineyal
Sanvillern
Mafiley Halneuval
Earnest A. Bloomer
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Peete Settee
Russa
National Defense Council
Aviators
Teebrugge Locks
von Hindenburg
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