French Had Scheme to Hold Line After July German Offensive
A British Press summary traces the German attempt to break French lines from March through July. Crown Prince believed France exhausted and planned a French offensive. German generals launched an attack on July 14 but French commander Guiers Putala devised a plan presented to Foch July 12 and approved July 13 to abandon advanced posts and defend the main line.
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Amianiaetd
Maro
von Binen
von Mudra
von Rocha
von Eben
Mant Mfirall
Apermsy
Chalong
Guiers Putala
Foch
French Allied Forces Stand Firm In Counteroffensive
The article describes Allied cooperation among French American British and Italian troops repelling the German plan east and west of Rheims. Patain's strategy succeeds with a well prepared counteroffensive driving German divisions to the back foot and keeping heavy pressure on the front as the fighting remains severe.
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Petain
Crown Prince
Alene
Marne
Uren
Work Progressing on West Ogden School Buildings
Progress continues on West Ogden grade facilities with the southeast end site contracting by Charles Mumphria. Improvements at Quincy and Dee schools will finish before the fall opening of the Ure schools, while a military correspondent urges patience amid postponed promises.
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West Ogden
Charles Mumphria
Quincy
Dee
Ladies' Band Volunteers for War Draft Farewell
The Ladies' band of Ogden has volunteered to lead farewell services for the city draft board as 45 men depart after August 5 for Camp Fremont, Cal. The draft board accepted the offer, noting the band’s repeated performances during prior soldiers’ departures and the strong impression left.
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Ogden
Fremont
Cal
Red Cross Canteen At Union Station Praised By Soldiers
Mary Taylor in charge reports progress of the Red Cross canteen at Union Station. A canvas awning keeps the booth cool on hot days and soldiers and sailors frequent arrivals from the front. A recent two hour stamp sale raised funds, with a different volunteer in charge daily. A letter from 335th Field Artillery Battery Ty Camp Dodge Iowa lauds the care and hospitality as troops head overseas, promising to return to Utah someday.
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Taylor
Red Cross
Union Station
Traina
Sulory
Rowan
American Red Cross
335Th Field Artillery
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Ogies Red Cross
Ogden
Salt Lake
Uncle Sam
Utah
Navy Seeks Radio Operators For Reserve Corps
A limited number of men are wanted immediately for duty as radio operators in the naval reserve corps. Applicants must have at least a high school education and be alert. Exams will test spelling arithmetic, history and current events. Preference to those with amateur experience. Recruits report to the newly completed lower training camp at Seattle, Washington.
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Nevel
Navy
Beattle
Wash
Day laborers sought for shipment to Idaho and Oregon
U S employment agency reports a rush for day laborers from the Frigham hotel area. The joint office anticipates orders to ship workers to towns between Oden and Preston, including the Pacific northwest, as a shortage of men in nearby districts continues.
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United States
Tee
Frigham
Clab-Idaho Central Rails
Oden
Preston
Registrants in Navy Yard Reported Fit for Service
Ernest Moore and Frank E. Meary, Ogden residents, are employed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Wash. They have been physically examined and found fit for general military service. The report notes questioning about quarters and hints at broader wartime measures and public sentiment.
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Ernest Moore
Frank E. Meary
Ogden
Navy Yard
Muget Sound
Wash
Ogden E Willians
Spidell
Mugh PF
Anderson
Eastern Woman Campaigns to Americanize Foreign Born
Mrs. Edwin Arnold of Washington leads a coast to coast Americanization tour from Ogden to promote English instruction for foreign born residents. She partners with the national committee of 100 and urges schools and clubs to join a nationwide pledge to foster unity, allegiance, and integration.
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Gall Lake
Edwin Arnold
Uie
Naturaliga
Ion Bureau
State Councils of Defense
Aid
Bureau of Education
United States
AEROPLANE SEEN OVER SEL LAKE BY LOCALS
Residents of Sel Lake observed a large airplane approach from the southwest shortly after six o'clock. The craft flew low then climbed in a series of gyrations lasting about ten minutes before descending behind clouds. Observers called the pilot expert and noted government restrictions on private flights.
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North Main Street
Sal
Lakers
Markets Open Mildly as War News Influences Trading
United States Steel moved around 107 with slight ups and downs. General Motors gained two points, Sinclair Oil rose one, and Crude, Republic Iron and Tobacco Products advanced. Sumatra Tobaccos and Public Service of New Jersey fell on fractional losses, while Liberty bonds and several issue groups moved heavily.
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United States Steel
Paca
General Motors
Sinclair Oil
Crucible Steel
Republic Iron and Tobacco
Sumatra
Tobaccs
Public Service of
New Jersey
St. Paul
Worthington Lump
Burns Brothers
American Telephone
Perens
Firther
Sind
Chicago Corn Market Slumps Then Recovers On Heat Outlook
Chicago trading opened with broad declines after French market cues and weak spillover from oats, as weather and larger supplies pressured prices. Early losses gave way to a late rebound driven by reports of hot, dry southwest conditions, leaving the close unsettled and near yesterday's levels.
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Enrenta Alles Brourbl
Augat Fond
Mter
Nance
Frenzied German reaction to Franco-American counteroffensive
Amsterdam dispatch reports Deputy Traub of the Prussian lower house writing in the Pan German Rundschau. He denounces doubters of official reports and urges greater nerve and faith, equating German resolve with Frederick the Great and recalling past wars to spur morale.
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Traub
Tageliche Rundschau
Trib
Fritz
Frederick the Great
Marne
Western Union Indicted On Mail Letter Charges
New York July 26 The Western Union Telegraph company was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of transmitting letters by private express routes bypassing government mail service. Two indictments cover routes including New York to Boston Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore plus alleged private letter delivery at federal rates. Officials named were not listed. The company expected to enter a plea Monday. Federal prosecutors say letters totaling 47.92 million dollars could be fined.
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WEW
Ballinar
Ing
Moniay
Una
War Situation In March Reviews Progress In France
July 6 Washington reports satisfactory progress by American troops aiding French and British forces in the Soissons Rheims sector. Transportation remains strained but troops push forward. death rate about eight per thousand, among the lowest in war history. General March notes American production to rise, Browning machine guns slated for faster output, and hints at future improvements to sighting. Military officials emphasize the strain of logistics and the need for volunteers while a light social aside mocks an efficient operator.
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Soissons-Rheims
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Ilitary
Secretar Baker
General March
Dhiet
Becrhsa
Marten
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