French Gain at Cerney and Canadian Raid Near Avion
Paris reports indicate French progress east of Cerney with prisoners taken while bombardments raged on the California plateau near Hurtebise and Craonne. British-Canadians conducted a successful raid southeast of Avion, taking about 60 prisoners. German positions near Craonne on the Aisne front show advancement of about one kilometer.
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Special Cable Dispatches From Foreign Capitals to The Post
A Times London special notes an airplane raid along the southeast coast with airmen rising swiftly after the siren. Eight machines launched within moments, climbing in spirals to 10,000 feet before some patrolled seaward and others inland, inspiring local confidence.
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Americans Pick Frontline Men and Train for Modern War
An American training camp in France reports corporal selection of 15 men per unit for fighting duties while others stay for camp tasks. Interpreters are in high demand as French-English knowledge aids near front lines. Reports note lack of practical planes and staffing needs as new troops arrive.
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French Line on Craonne Plateau Heroic Stand
From London and Paris reports the crown prince’s ninth attack on the Craonne plateau failed to break French lines. The bombardment stretched along an eight mile front from Cerny to east of Craonne. French infantry held firm with aid from clear air observation and accurate artillery fire. The engagement left Craonne Plateau as a famous symbol of Allied endurance in the war.
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Norwayion Trade Stance Defies American Embargo Rumors
London telegraph from Christiania reports Dagbladet denying American press claims that exports to neutral countries will be halted. It argues Norway pays for goods with ship resources and backs President Wilson against indiscriminate policies.
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Russo-Greek Ecumenical Council Set for August 28 in Moscow
An ecumenical assembly of the Russo-Greek Orthodox Church will convene in Moscow on August 28, with 200 plus church reformers anticipated. The council plan, decrees, and elections were issued, outlining broad participation from bishops, clergy, laity, and even women granted voting rights. The event marks a modernization effort within a church long resistant to lay and female involvement.
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Victory urged by crown prince in costly French fronts
London telegraph from Paris reports Gerald Campbell noting that German attacks along Verdun to St Quentin aimed to force a crown prince victory for political reasons. He says losses were heavy, no gains in ground or observation posts, and French resistance foiled plans despite stout German effort.
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Transfer Ambulance Unit Becomes American Army Hospital
Paris July 23 The Neuilly ambulance organized by the American colony in Paris for nursing French wounded has been converted into an American army hospital. The ceremony in a cleared large ward was attended by William Graves Sharp the American Ambassador M Godard undersecretary for war Dr Bouche chief surgeon Mrs William K Vanderbilt Col A E Bradley Maj Gen George F P Peed will oversee the hospital from today.
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American Air Forces in France Unified Under One Command
Paris reports a plan to bring all American aviation forces in France under a single command. Air units split into tactical and strategic groups. tactical operate within 25 kilometers with troops, while strategic range up to 200 kilometers and focus on destroying defenses, depots, and factories. Observation balloons support artillery. Only Pershing and Sibert may be named in dispatches.
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U boats sinking fewer vessels study notes
London July 23 The Lean doner's Diary column cites Lloyd George remarks on U boat losses showing rising casualties early then a surprising drop as the year advanced American aid helped and warns the danger may be postponed A Weser Zeitung Breda Bremen says net monthly loss from submarine war is 709000 to 750000 gross tons and predicts merchant ships will be sunk in 45 months unless England yields
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Convocation in Moscow and World War Fronts Reported
An apostolic style proclamation calls for a sacred council in Moscow to renew faith and purge heresy through fasting and repentance. Simultaneously a combat dispatch from the front mentions heavy fighting as Germans suffer losses near Narongombe and retreat from Mount Shakama, with our forces probing and capturing prisoners while advancing toward Medaba.
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Sharp Battle in Africa Forces German Stand in East Africa
German troops in German East Africa attempted a stand last week as Allied forces closed in. An official statement issued from London on July 23 reports heavy losses on both sides amid intense fighting and German resistance in the region.
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Argentina and Germany seek amicable indemnity arrangement
Amsterdam July 23 The Berlin Valkaische states that Argentina’s protest to Germany over indemnity for sunk Argentine ships is likely to be settled amicably. The London Times cable reports the dispute has strained relations but expects a friendly resolution soon, after brief tensions earlier this week.
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Churchill appointment shocks Australia as party spirit rises
A Sydney special to the Times reports that Winston Churchill's appointment causes an unpleasant shock in Australia amid the Dardanelles report. Public sentiment generally regrets the revival of party spirit at Westminster and the accompanying divisions.
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Prince von Radolin Dead in Germany
Berlin reports Prince von Radolin former German Ambassador at Paris died Friday night on his estate near Posen He was a social favorite in Paris and popular in the German colony during his tenure from 1901 to 1920
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Hints to Withdraw Stir Germany as Peace Move
London reports that Sir Edward Carson’s call for Germany to withdraw behind the Rhine as a prelude to peace talks has provoked strong reactions across German papers. Tageblatt and others note the potential effects on the Reichstag majority and pressure for evacuation of occupied lands. Kaiser's conciliatory meeting with Reichstag deputies draws mixed commentary, with speculation on changes in German foreign secretary and deputy chancellor roles.
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Turkkish raiders engaged near Gaza in July clashes
London report records that on July 19 Turkish cavalry from Beersheba moved toward Beersheba line and were driven back with 13 prisoners. July 20 raids on Gaza trenches killed one Turkish officer and 101 men, with 17 prisoners, a machine gun, trench mortar, rifles and other gear recovered.
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