Frenced Counter Offensive Advances On Aisne Marne Front
Frank Charlton reports the second week of the Franco American counteroffensive along the Aisne Marne front. Allied forces push forward despite German rear guard resistance, seizing several villages and advancing toward Fere en Tardenois while German efforts to hold the northern bank of the Marne falter. The Kaiser convenes a grand war council as German setbacks widen and fears of further Allied breakthroughs grow.
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Aisne-Marne
Frank Charlton
I. N
Ourcq
Janigonne
Marne
Rir
Chassins
Fere-en-Tardennois
Rheims
Howver
Vesle
Aisné
Sailent
Ardre
Rheims-Fismes
Veste
Soissons
Frankfurter Zeitung
Foch
Montdhier
Picardy Front
Champagne
Kaiser
Senate resolution seeks list of army officers paid gifts
Washington July 25 Senator King introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war to disclose how many commissioned officers of the army receive gifts or compensation from firms dealing in army supplies. The measure requests officer names and associated firms. Action awaits Senate reconvening.
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Washington
King
Secretary of War
Senate
German Forces Hit Hard in Soissons Rheims Fighting
British forces claim heavy German losses in the Soissons Rheims sector as the Fiftieth Division is wiped out according to reports. The 123rd division reportedly inflicted severe casualties, with grim accounts of intensified combat and tactical breakthroughs.
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Soissons- Rheims
Fine Team Work of the French
British and French forces in the Boissons Rheims sector mounted a strong offensive. Allied troops recaptured key positions along the Ardre river near Marfaux after German divisions suffered heavy losses. French and British coordination, flame throwers, tanks, and moving forts helped break German defenses and flatten machine gun nests.
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Bert Ford
I. N
Boissons-Rheims
Aigne-Marne
Marfaux
Rheims
Marne
Ardre
Prohibition Aims to Halt Steel Shipments Abroad
Washington July 25 The Emergency Fleet Corporation plans to stop steel shipments to all foreign countries as the first step toward enabling 10,000,000 tons of ships yearly from four yards. Director General Charles M Schwab announced the move on arrival after inspecting Great Lakes and Pacific coast yards.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Chas M. Schwab
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Strike of munition workers spreads in London
London reports 162000 munition workers now involved in strike action. Dispatches say Sheffield field district workers joining the walkout, with officials noting the situation growing more serious. The trade union advisory committee met with Minister of Munitions Churchill to discuss the crisis.
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London
Evening Times
Sheffield
Trade Union Advisory Committee
Churchill
German salient narrows as Allied troops seize villages on Aisne front
German forces tighten on the Aisne Marie-Rheims line while American and French troops press the advance. Allied armies capture additional villages along a broad sector, signaling continued pressure without slackening.
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Aisne- Marie-Rheims
Converging Movement Advances on Aisne Marne Front
Paris reports say American and French troops press the Aisne Marne Rheims front capturing villages and moving within four miles of Fere en Tardennois supply base. Outlook suggests Ludendorff may launch a grand counteroffensive while Gen. Foch holds reserves ready.
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Ernest P. Orr
Paris
Aisne-Marne-Rheims
Fere- en-Tardennois
Armentieres
Brecy
Trugny
Epied Courpoir
Chatelet Wood
Fereen-Tardennois
Epieds
Courpoli
Fere
Chateau- Thierry -Fere-en- Tardennois- Fismes
Beuvardes
Chateau
Foch
Gift to aid war heroes at University of Chicago
Chicago July 25 The gift of 2 500 000 from L W Noyes funds the University of Chicago main income to aid tuition for deserv ing men who served in the army or navy in the war for liberty begun April 6 1917 or their descendants. The soldier must have honorable discharge or die in service.
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Chicago
France
University of Chicago
L. W. Noyes
United States
Republic
Allied advance clears up to three miles on front
London reports two days of fighting between the Aisne and Marne with Allied gains of up to three miles. Fere-en-Tardenois falls into artillery range while French troops push along a 12 mile front northwest to southeast of Armentieres near the Ourcq river and at Treloup on the Marne.
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London
Aisne
Marne
Fere-en- Tardennais
Armetieres
Ourcq River
Treloup
Submarine 18 Taken For Enemy Craft
Washington July 25 a US submarine mistaken for a German U boat was fired on by an armed merchant vessel off the American coast Tuesday. No material damage occurred as the gunners scored a clean hit but the shell did not explode and no crew members were injured. The submarine proceeded to its base for repairs under its own power.
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Washington
United States
Navy Department
Immediate Allied Plans Foresee Russian Aid
Washington reports foreshadowed action to aid anti German forces in Russia. A full statement by President Wilson promised, stressing complete guarantee of Russia’s integrity. Key talks included Morris from Tokyo, Polk Baker and Secretary Lewis signaling Entente unity on Russia.
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Washington
Wilson
Russia
Roland S. Morris
Tokio
State Department of Japan
Frank L. Polk
Baker
James Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Roumania
Lewis
White House
Belgium
Alsace Lorraine
Romania
Japan
State Department
America
Polk
Orient
Handel Given Task to Form Austrian Cabinet
Geneva reports Emperor Charles I has commissioned Baron Handel former interior minister to form a new Austrian cabinet. The assignment comes from Vienna via Gay with the official directive dated July 25.
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Baron Handel
Geneva
Charles I
Interior
Vienna
Hordes of Huns Fall Back Before Allies Advance
Allied columns push forward through the night northeast of Chateau-Thierry under a bright harvest moon. German forces commit sixty four divisions to the Aisne Marne front as they battle to hold positions amid advancing troops and artillery.
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Chatéeau-Thierry
Aisne-Marne
Newton C. Parke
Aisne
Chateau-Thierry
SIX HUN PLANES DOWNED BY YANKS
American forces at the Marne report air and ground actions on July 24 25. Six German planes were shot down by American airmen near Chateau Thierry and Jaulgonne. Armor and tanks supported infantry advancing in the Riz forest as German rear-guard resistance stiffened. Paris and London dispatches note German divisions massing on the Aisne-Marne front with Allied forces threatening positions near Vesle and Ardre rivers.
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Henry G. Wales
I. N
Marne
Jaulgonne
Rir Forest
Vesle River
Chateau- Thierry
Lieut
Wilber T-White
New York
Jaulgonne-Fere
Bowie
Earle C. Reeves
London
Aisne-Marne
Prince Rupprecht
Chateau-Thierry
Plessier-Lle-Helen
Soissons
Ourcq
Wrigny
Vesle
Ardre
Fismes
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Paris
Marne River
No Time to Talk of Peace as German Flag Flows Over Belgian Port
Senator J Hamilton Lewis declares he does not care to talk about the end of hostilities while the German flag flies over a Belgian port, highlighting continued Allied concerns and war sentiment.
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J. Hamilton Lewis
Suerman
Illinois
Peace terms seen as imminent German offer outlined
Washington reports indicate Germany will submit a peace plan within ten days proposing free Belgium, return of Alsace Lorraine to France, Serbia concessions and limited self determination for nations, plus freedom of the seas with Germany asserting a free hand in the east. Senator Lewis defended U S intervention in Siberia as in defense of Russians, while Senator Suerman demanded a full political overhaul of Germany after victory.
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Washington
J. Ham Lewis
Senate
Belgium
France
Serbia
Lewis
Germany
United States
Siberia
Baker Ready to Make Decision on Baseball War Impact
Washington July 25 Secretary Baker was prepared to decide the fate of organized baseball for the war’s duration. The final word will not be public until after he consults Provost Marshal General Crowder, likely late this afternoon.
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Washington
Baker
Crowder
German Papers Forbidden 10 Print the French Communiques
Berne reports a grand council of war to be attended by German rulers and chiefs. A German source says German newspapers will not print the French war office communiques for the first time since the Marne began. He warns against underestimating American infantry and the risk of surprises for the German people.
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Berne
The
Marne
War Office
Berliner Tagestatt
Drafted men leave for Camp Lee from Oil City area
Ninety one drafted men left Oil City and nearby Franklin and Titusville for Camp Lee this morning amid a large departure ceremony. The contingent joined others heading to the National Army camp as part of wartime selective service mobilization.
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Oil City
Jay
Camp Lee
Dme
Franklin
Titusville
National Army
Weather Forecast For Washington July 25
The forecast calls for party cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with probable showers and somewhat cooler temperatures on Friday.
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the Weather
Washington
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Cabinet Associates
Janique
French War Office
Dormans
Montdidier
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