Desperate Huns Fight as Fo ch closes Salient
Franco American forces push forward along the Aisne Marne front near Dormans as French and American troops reach within three miles of Fere en Tardenois while British and French advance toward Quevaucourt and Mery Premecy. German resistance remains fierce as Entente troops widen gains and tighten the pocket near the Somme region.
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Official Paris front report notes gains across Ourcq and Somme lines
The Paris statement reports advances north of Ourcq River to Ourcy La Ville and south with Franco American gains to three kilometers in places. Hill 141 near Armentieres captured and Coincy Tournelle Wood partly seized. Avanc es extend toward Beauvard des Le Charmes amid Dormans resistance. In the Ris forest area progress continues. In the Rheims sector Hill 240 retaken with about 100 prisoners. Haig confirms early morning enemy attacks south of Meteren repulsed with casualties and few prisoners. London troops conduct a daylight raid west of Alberta, taking 17 prisoners and four machine guns, plus additional captures elsewhere.
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War fronts report and battles across France and Italy
Day reports describe Allied and German actions from the Marne to Montdidier with counterattacks and prison captures. French and Italian fronts report raids repulsed and positions held near Villers Bretonneux Rossignol wood and the Oureq region while Val Arsa and Piave front batteries countered enemy fire. Two hostile aircraft were downed and several machine guns captured.
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Allies Press Forward In Bitter Street Fights Near Marne
Bere. Sharp hand to hand fighting continues there with allies advancing in street battles. Allied troops progress in Foret De Ris north of the Marne as the road to Jaulgonne yields captured guns and ammunition bound for the rear. Leaves Madrid Tuesday July 23 Admiral Pidal resigns as minister of marine over differences with Premier Maura. Admiral Miranda named successor.
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Russia Siberia aid talks stall amid Japan US debate
President Wilson and acting Secretary Polk discuss Russia Siberia relief as Japan offers a counter proposal. Reading and Bagson confer with State. British, French and entente envoys press for a plan acceptable to all while concerns rise over military participation and Russian reception.
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Military force for Russians debate yields 60000 estimate
The article discusses a proposed initial military force to aid Russians, with a target of 60,000. Opinions vary on size, composition, and command, and Key figures like Col. House, Justice Brandeis, and Henri Bergson are mentioned. Britain, France, and Japan show differing stances, aiming to limit German influence while protecting interests in Siberia.
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Henri Bergson
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Mexico
Petersburg Invites Soldiers to Free Theater Showings
Petersbu rden Va residents will enjoy free admission to theaters and motion picture houses on Saturdays from 6 to 10 pm for soldiers from Camp Lee. War and Navy Department commission official says Petersburg is first city to take this step, with other cities expected to follow.
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Taken for Burglar Slain Coluisiua
Second lieutenant Charles W. Forbes of Virginia died in a local hospital from wounds received last night at 1 o clock when shot by his father in law Dr W C McMillan who mistook him for a burglar Forbes served with company K 324nd infantry Camp Jackson but was recently placed on the inactive list due to defective hearing
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Sugar ration cut to two pounds per person monthly
The food administration urged a two pounds per capita monthly sugar ration starting August 1 to meet world shortages and support Allied and American forces. Current three pounds monthly will be reduced. voluntary mousehold rationing will begin, with public eaters required to follow new rules permitting two pounds per 80 meals served.
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France Powers Profit Tax Increase Supply Best Of Soldiers
France is poised to emerge stronger as a world power with colonial troops aiding the effort. Generals Gouraud and Mangin, famed for stopping the Huns at Rheims and leading the counteroffensive, draw praise from their colonial origins. In Morocco, German intrigue fails to yield a base as sporadic desert fighting continues while French troops, including Algerians Moroccans and colonial regiments, reinforce the front. In Congress, tax plans for excess profits face revisions as lawmakers seek to raise about 4.34 billion from income and profits taxes amid push to cover a larger bill.
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New Austrian Premier Named Baron von Hussarek
Vienna July 25 Baron von Hussarek former minister of education was named Austrian premier succeeding Baron von Seydler whose cabinet fell. He said he would form a cabinet of functionaries without political character and later add parliamentarians. The chamber rejected a Czech impeachment motion against von Seydler and Count von Toggenburg by 215 to 162.
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Vatican Envoy Barred From Poland Visits
Amsterdam dispatches say Vatican investigator Mr. Ratti is forbidden to visit Poland to conduct investigations of conditions. He has been instructed to proceed with inquiries elsewhere. A protest has been lodged with Warsaws German governor.
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Trouserettes Adopted by Richmond Women Workers
Richmond officials report 2000 women at the Seven Pines powder plant will wear trouserettes when the plant opens in October marking the first local adoption in Virginia. The move aims to spread to other plants as similar garments gain use in industrial work.
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Finance Peace Move Seeks Trade-Backed End to War
An analysis by Kyley Grannon portrays strong financial groups in enemy and allied nations pressing for peaceo in Switzerland last July. They seek terms favoring commerce over territorial claims, warning that Germany’s finances strain under war and Hungary’s collapse parades a cautionary example. The piece notes financiers push for a settlement that resumes prewar trade, while governments focus on victory first.
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