British Advances Across Picardy Front Reported
London reports on July 18 that a new British drive has stormed and captured a mile of German trenches on the Picardy front near Bazentin le Petit, with Ovillers and La Boisselle fallen and nearly 10,969 German troops plus guns and munitions taken. Berlin confirms heavy artillery action along the entire German line from Picardy to the sea as heavy rain and fog slow infantry.
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Formal Wilson renomination notification date set
Washington reports tentative Aug 6 for the formal notification of President Wilson’s renomination. The events occur in Shadow Lawn New Jersey with key figures McCormick Burleson Medo and the Democratic national committee chair, while Hughes prepares his Republican reply.
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Kaiser Sees His Men Lose On Somme Front
London reports Kaiser Wilhelm witnessed the Somme battle as British forces pressed a major offensive. An official Bar Min statement confirms his presence on the front, where he conferred with generals, visited hospitals, and urged stouter defense.
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Moose Convention Attracts 25000 From US And Canada
Twenty five thousand attendees from across the United States and Canada converge on Moorehart near Aurora for a five day Moose convention. The gathering aims to raise a ten thousand dollar endowment for the Moose school and home. Mayor Thompson and other Chicago figures attend as the organization’s national headquarters and school sit nearby. In Bridgeport, former football star Frank McCormick, a 1906 All American center from Villanova who graduated in 1907, dies of meningitis at about thirty seven.
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The Weather
Unclear text describes fair conditions with warm elements and mentions errors in the copy. Limited readable facts prevent a complete summary.
Colonel Handing Named Successor to Goethals as Canal Governor
Colonel Handing is named successor to Goethals as Canal Governor, marking a key transition in the administration of the canal zone. The appointment underscores military leadership continuity amid ongoing infrastructure projects and strategic duties in the region.
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Infant Deaths Declining in New York Epidemic
Health department reports a further drop in infantile paralysis toll as fourteen deaths and ninety-five new cases are recorded in New York City's five boroughs. The Rockefeller Foundation funded bureau, led by Dr Alvah H Doty, begins operations to train exposed families.
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Rural credits bill signed by President
President Wilson signed the rural credits bill, praised by Congress. The measure creates twelve land loan banks under a federal board, with a short address by the president highlighting benefits to farmers and investors. He used two pens, giving one to Senator Fletcher of Florida for presentation to the Southern Commercial Congress.
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Appeal Direct to Rulers for Peles in Letters
President Wilson plans personal letters to the king of England the presidents of France and the emperors of Germany and Russia urging permission to ship food from the United States to starving Poles. The White House seeks guidance from the State Department as attempts to send relief into German-occupied Poland have failed. It requires German assent for passage through the allied blockade and assurances the aid will reach Poles, not the German army.
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Sheriff Swords and two deputies slain near Opelousas
In St. Landry Parish the long serving Sheriff Alarian L. Swords and two deputies were shot and killed about ten miles west of Opelousas. Helaire Carriere, an alleged fugitive, engaged in the fight. Carriere escaped while Charles Chavure was wounded and the pursuit began.
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Mexican Peace Plan Halted In Washington
Washington reports a hitch in US Mexico peace efforts as the state department denies claims of a formal agreement and notes negotiations progress. Officials say Villa is dead and Pershing's troops will withdraw within a month, Carranza strengthens, and bandit fear tactics fade. Senate confirms James Hay of Virginia as court of claims justice.
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Union Leader William J. Allen Dies Unexpectedly
William J. Allen of St. Paul, longtime chairman of the grievance committees for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, collapsed and died at ten o'clock Sunday evening while seated on a bench in front of a La Crosse hotel.
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Chicago Livestock and Grain Markets Report
Hogs receipts 37 000 with light shipping 9 65 to 9 80, heavy packing 9 40 to 9 60, good to fancy pigs 9 10 to 9 60. Cattle receipts 22 000 with good to choice steer 9 50 to 10 00, boat cows 6 75 to 7 30, veal calves 11 50 to 12 00. Wheat No 3 red 1 18 1 14, Corn No 2 mixed 0 44 0 40, oats 0 41 0 44. Butter extras 27 4 to 29 1/2, cheese 45 42 26. Potatoes 15 to 35 cents per bushel. East Buffalo live stock: cattle 150 cars, market 5 to 8 lower. hogs market lower, top around 10 30. Sheep 5? to 6? per hundredweight, lambs around 10.
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Four Die As Train and Auto Collide in Butler
Otto D. Cary of Butler his wife Laughlin and Paul Cary and another son were killed when their car was struck by the Twentieth Century Limited at Butler Indiana. The speeding train hit the auto mid car and dragged it about 200 feet along the tracks.
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Austrian Town Pa renzo Shelled by Bombers and Naval Raid
Pa renzo in Istria was bombarded on July 11 with only minor damage from a public building tower. An Austro Hungarian admiralty report says Ravenna was raided by Austro Hungarian naval aircraft and returned safely. The schooner Bradford Co. French was abandoned at sea during a July 5 hurricane off Cape San Blas.
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Eight Die In North Carolina Flood Reports
Asheville North Carolina July 18 The death toll from the flood that overwhelmed this section of the state was increased to eight by further reports received.
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Baseball Results From The Era With Standings And Scores
New York and Detroit games featured Coveleski and Mekeo on the mound for the Senators rival and Nunamaker catching for New York. Beantown and Boston matchups showed Plank and Marites.Washington and Cleveland clashed with Klepfer and ONeil dominating on defense. Chicago hosts Brooklyn as McCarty and Hendrix turned in solid performances. St. Louis and Cincinnati battled with Nehf and Tragressor opposing Knetuer and Wingo.
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Drownings After Auto Plunges Through Bridge Near Sioux City
An auto carrying four residents of Jaffer, Iowa, bound for a circus, plunged through a bridge railing near the Sioux River. Three occupants, Florence Wakefield aged seventeen, Evelyn Wakefield aged fifteen, and George Fountain aged thirty, drowned. Allen Catas was rescued after severe injuries.
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Lincoln Cabin Acceptance Won by Lincoln Park Group
President signs bill accepting Lincoln cabin birthplace near Hodgenville Kentucky for the government to restore and place with the Lincoln Park Association. He will speak there in September.
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