Allies Break German Lines on Aisne-Marne Front After Gains
Paris reports major Franco American advances on the Aisne Marne front with an advance of about two miles in the center. French and American forces recaptured Epieds and Trugny Epieds while extending the line beyond Courpoi s. British gains near Wrigny wood and renewed pressure threaten the German right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aisne-Marne
War Office
Epteds
Trugny-Epteds
Epieds
Courpois
Wrigny Wood
Keine
Vrigny
Reims
Marne
Railroad Shopmen Win Wage Increase Across System
McAdoo raises wages for railroad shopmen to 68 cents an hour retroactive to January 1, affecting about 500,000 workers nationwide. The package adds 5 to 13 cents an hour over prior raises, augments eight-hour days starting August 1, and sets overtime at one and a half times the standard rate. Back pay will follow calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Commission On Railroad
Foundi
Carmen
Germany’s peace terms called insincere by Wilson aides
Washington officials dismiss a German peace proposal as insulting and inconsistent with Allied aims. They outline five points attributed to Germany, including maintenance of eastern territory, vassal states for Russia and Romania, and a push to trade Belgium and the Balkans for colonies, while Wilson affirms a law based order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Romania
O. K
Belgium
Balkans
Wilson
Mount Vernon
President rejects peace by negotiation in war stance
The president declared there can be no compromise or halfway decision and no peace by negotiation until Germany accepts his principles. Officials noted the balance of the war has swung against Germany, with progress visible in Austria-Hungary and allies pressing to capitalize on the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Germany Proposes Peace Conference Terms in Spain Note
Germany sends peace note to Spain via Vorwaerts report proposing a conference. Points include no western annexations or indemnities, treaties with Russia and Roumania not questioned, self determination at the talks, Belgian and Balkan issues settled, and freedom of the seas with Gibraltar and Suez canal dismantling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Spain
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts of
Berlin
Russia
Roumania
Belgium
Balkan
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Helffrich Named Germany Diplomat to Moscow
Dr Karl Helffrich once imperial vice chancellor has been appointed Germanys diplomatic representative at Moscow. He will bring two battalions to guard the German embassy as Nussin mobilizes an army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karl Helffrich
Germany
Moscow
Reuter
Amsterdam
Helfferich
Nussin
Army Supply Scam Exposed in Shoes Shirts and Gear
Fraud and gross profiteering in army contracts for shoes shirts leggings and other soldiers supplies uncovered by army intelligence and justice department agents. Authorities say the investigation revealed widespread improper profits and faulty procurement practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Department of Justice
Justicia torpedoed and sunk off Ireland by submarine
The White Star liner Justicia once the Dutch Statendam was torpedoed off the North Coast of Ireland and sunk after a 24 hour fight with a German submarine. Four hundred crew members were landed. no passengers were lost and ten crew died. The ship was later towed by a tug after the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justicia
Statendam
Belfast
Hner Justicia
White Star
London
Belfast Evening Telegraph
The
Milesites
Justicia Sunk Off Ireland While Returning Troops to America
The Justicia liner was torpedoed after being towed to port by a tug. After multiple failed attacks on Friday night and Saturday morning two torpedoes hit the ship. one exploded in the engine room and another breached the forehold. The ship did not sink until 2 PM with a crew of about 600 to 700 rescued by accompanying vessels. It had carried around 10 000 troops on its last voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiner
Justtein
Justicia
Goo
Tom
America
New York
Ireland
Luxburg Arrives in Europe After Buenos Aires Voyage
Count von Luxburg, former German minister to Argentina, reached Gothenburg aboard the Swedish steamer Suedha, having sailed from Buenos Aires on June 9. The Copenhagen dispatch notes he then proceeded directly to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count von Louxburg
Argentina
Gothenburg
Suedha
Buenos Aires
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Laxburg
Geruminy
Next Liberty Loan Campaign Dates Announced
Washington reports the treasury plans a four week drive for Liberty Loan from September 28 to October 19. The campaign targets national funding for the war effort with public participation urged through national channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
German Reserves Beaten by Allies Near Aisne Marne
Washington July 25 Allied and American forces maintain a steady advance around the Aisne Marne salient. General March says 15 fresh German divisions were thrown in at Bois son and south of there as the rail line to move heavy material remains crucial. German losses are noted with back and forth on a ten mile front. Six new infantry divisions will be organized in July at camps in Massachusetts Maryland Alabama Michigan Kansas and Washington with two regular regiments each forming the nucleus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courton
Kot
Soissons
Reims
Vesle
Qureq
Oulehy-le-Chateau
Ghulchy-le- Ville
Crise
Aisne
Buzancy
Havas
Oulchy-Le- Chateau
Foch
Lanine Front
Vrigny
Marne
Dormans
Coulommes
Montagne de Relis
Washington
Germany
London
Bertin
Aisne-Marne
March
Boissons
Mareh
Fisines
Fere-on-Tardenois
Salbegt
Flanders
Coups Devens
Massachusetts
Meade
Maryland
Sheridan
Alabama
All Highest Calls In His War Chiefs
Fragmentary text suggests a reference to war chiefs and crisis decisions. No clear person, place, or organization is identifiable. The readable portion hints at leadership actions during a crisis but lacks concrete facts to anchor a full card.
Prince At Soissons Receives 110000 Fresh German Troops
Special dispatch reports Kaisers Wilhelm calling a grand war council in Berlin with all Central Powers sovereigns and chiefs to address the crisis from Allied gains on the western front. The move follows fresh German troop movements to assist the Crown Prince at Soissons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Kaiser Wilhelm
Berlin
Fresh German Divisions Sent to Crown Prince Front
In Paris on July 25 ten divisions totaling about 140 400 troops were rushed to aid the Crown Prince’s army in the Soissons and Rheims salient. American and French forces advanced three miles on a twelve mile front over the last two days, with counterattacks repulsed and positions rapidly organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Paris
Crown Prince
Soissons and
Rheims
German Planes Brought Down in Sky War Over Siessons
Paris dated July 25 reports six German airplanes were brought down by American airmen in aerial battles over the lines near Siessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evening Journal
Paris
Siessons
German Losses Heavy in Seissons Rheims Sector
With the British army on July 25, German losses in the Seissons Rheims sector are described as the heaviest of the war. A number of German units suffered terrific losses and one entire division was wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seissons-Rheims
French and Americans Gain on 55 Mile Front
The French and Americans report substantial gains last night as German retreat continues northward. Allied forces press rear-guard actions to cover the withdrawal, while near Fismes the British advance purportedly cuts off the Crown Prince's retreat, leaving German positions in a vulnerable bottle-shaped salient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fismes
American divisions remain engaged in Tine region fighting
The chief of staff said national army troops will compose visions with American divisions still constantly engaged. He stated no additional American units were added beyond those previously known to be in the Tine region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Thha
Death of ex czarevitch follows father’s execution
A dispatch from Berlin quotes a Moscow telegram stating the ex czarevitch Alexis of Russia died of exposure a few days after his father’s execution by red guards. The report is the second on the former heir to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Aimeseterdam
Alexis
Red
Moscow
Lokal Anzeiger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yanks Press
Entente
U. S. Cavalry
Pershing
Wrigny
Ardre
Montagne de Reims
Hans
International Council
Helffrich
Little Miss Thrift
the Kaiser
Luxburg
Europe
General March
Grand Council OF War OF
CEN
Sider
Prince
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!