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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports continued German reinforcements at the Marne front as Allied forces press a counter drive. French and American troops say they have captured 13 000 men and a hundred large guns along the Aisne to Marne corridor while attacking the foe’s exposed flanks in a U shaped salient.
American and French forces push from Soissons toward Belleau and the Marne front, capturing Torey and Givry and taking 4000 prisoners with numerous guns and matériel. The attack, supported by tanks, advances past Vierzy toward Paris and Soissons as units press north of Chateau Thierry.
At the New York state unofficial Republican convention in Saratoga Quentin Roosevelt’s safe status is announced by cable from France. Theodore Roosevelt urges a thorough Americanization and a strong wartime effort, drawing a massive crowd and ovations as he arrives to speeches and patriotic chants.
Allied forces report a major offensive across a 25 mile front recapturing Prunay Nan teuil and many villages near Soissons. French and American troops seize rail centers and vital lines while pushing toward Fontenoy and Mont de Paris near Soissons.
In Beijing a cabinet meeting discussed Siberian affairs and agreed on sending a force to Vladivostok to cooperate with allies. Final details on strength and arrangements will wait a later session. Many favor a Chinese force similar to Japan’s, while others demand only frontier protection.
Tokyo dispatches report the Japanese government has decided to accept a U S proposal for joint action in Siberia with American troops. Tokyo press notes differ on timing and scope while officials in Washington keep silent amid reports of a growing debate in Japan. Viscount Kaito warns an expedition may not reach the Urals and questions impact beyond Irkutsk.
Washington July 19. The post office department warns all U.S. firms to strike from their mailing lists any names on the enemy trading list. The move aims to cut material support to hostile nations and ensure compliance with wartime controls.
Food valued at about 1.4 billion dollars was sent to allied countries in the year ending June 30 as Hoover reported to President Wilson. Shipments included meats fats cereals and wheat to Belgium Red Cross and American forces with women playing a key role in the effort.
With the American Army on July 19 at 2 PM the great battle widens along the Aisne to Marne front as Americans and French push toward the main highway. They seize towns and guns while German flanks feel pressure from encircling moves, risking capture if not readjusted. Two hundred sixteen thousand Americans are on the firing line.
The report states that from 1017 wheat, shipments to Europe or en route will total about 85 million bushels, while noting the surplus was already exhausted at the time of the request.
The American steamer Westover, an Army supply vessel manned by Navy personnel, was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone on July 11 while bound to Europe. Ten officers and crew of 92 are missing, including Robert Halstead, Ralph Caldwell, Frank Holloway, James Estra, Austin Wilson, Bryan Deal, Harvey Harrison, Edward Griffin, John Cole, Wilfred Berey, with others listed.
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