Italians Press Forward in Southeast Front as Somme Battle Shifts
London July 6 The May June Entente staff conference yields clearer coordination of Allied attacks on the Teutons. French and British armies reorganize for the second Somme phase while Russians report 5 000 prisoners on the Dniester front. Generals Haig and French commanders contrasted in dispatch openness.
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Leagueo Wine
Rustin
Petrograd
Dneister
Buczacz
Statislau
von Bothmer
Delatyn
Sir Douglas Haig
Ministry of Munitions
Somme
David Lieyd-George
Ministry of War
Lord Derby
England
Local Weather Summary Report Yesterday
Local weather data shows twenty four hour period ending 6 PM yesterday with a maximum of 87 degrees and a minimum of 65 degrees. The temperature at 6 PM was 70 degrees with a southwest wind and partly cloudy skies.
Allied Drive Held But Not Arrested In France
British dispatch dated July 6 reports that Allied advance has been checked though not halted. Troops consolidate positions and prepare for further assault as they batter, bomb, and bayonet the German lines. The correspondent recalls Verdun's intensity and notes heavy losses on Saturday’s fighting.
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Jourhal Opec
Eseen
London
Minters
France
Entente Abies
Verdun
Mrs. Waite Granted Marriage Annulment
Seagan wine in Ireland Rapids Mich July 6 a decree of annulment was granted to Mrs Clara Louise Peck Waite wife of Arthur Warren Waite He is on death row in Sing Sing Prison for murdering his father in law John F Peck of Grand Rapids
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Iirand Rapids
Mich
Clara Louise Peck Waite
Arthur Warren Waite
Sing Sing
John F. Peck
Grand Rapids
Doctor Advocates Military Training in Public Schools
New York July. National Education Association delegates discussed military training in public schools. Dr. Woods Tutchinson urged the policy as a path to modernize education and free it from old clerical constraints, speaking before the Child Hygiene department. The committee on resolutions will report tomorrow.
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de & Journal
SPEC
New York
National Education Association
Committee On
Woods Tutchinson
Department of Child Hygiene
Nebraska Troop Awaiting Orders at Lincoln Border
Nebraska regiment ordered to the border remains in Lincoln awaiting railroad transport after a delay the Fourth of July period and July plans extend military movements through Nebraska towns.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Day in Congress Senati Debates Agriculture Bill
The Senate returned to debate an agricultural bill while Senator Johnson introduced a pill for an aerial coast patrol. The session adjourned at 1 29 p m Friday.
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Johnson
Regan Considering Special Revenue Measures for 200 Million
The judiciary committee will hold a hearing on a proposed federal trade commission investigation into the beef trust. Adjourned at 10:10 PM until 11 AM Friday.
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Regan
Judiciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Priday
Ulster Force Daring Breaks Through German Lines
The Ulster division led a bold advance in the first day of the Anglo French offensive in France. Facing enfilading fire, shrapnel and machine guns, they captured the first German trench then pressed toward the second. Despite heavy losses and being cut off from supplies, they held a redoubt on the ridge summit until relief, alongside an English battalion from Yorkshire and Lancashire.
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Morning Journal
British Army
France
Ulster
Divison
Foyne
Ulster Division
Yorkshire
Faincashire
Ancre
Puadds
Ypres
300 KILLED IN SICILIAN QUAKE
A violent earthquake near Caltanissetta Sicily caused the deaths of about 300 people. The quake collapsed three sulfur mines and a large area, trapping victims under rubble in Callonissetta, the provincial capital.
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London
Caltanisserta
Tly
Callonissetta
Russians Fall Back 80 Miles Near Bardad
A Petrograd dispatch reports Russians retreating about eighty miles in the Bardad region as the front lines shift near Bardad. The move comes amid ongoing fighting described in the morning London-datelined Telegraph service.
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Bardad
London
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Bardadgion
City Pays Final Tribute to Martyrs of Garrizal Clash
Nine flag covered coffins carried by honoured mourners from Juarez were transported to El Paso for funeral services. A solemn procession marked the city’s tribute to those who perished in the Garrizal clash as pallbearers and family members gathered at the undertaker's parlor.
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Garrizal
Juarez
el Paso
Ata Fon
Solemn Rites Mark Homecoming of Carrizal Casualties
El Paso observed a quiet farewell as nine flag-draped caskets were carried from the transport and placed in ambulances. The procession, led by the Eighth Cavalry band, included General Bell and survivors from Carrizal. Only three identifications were confirmed, with others to await relatives or Arlington burial.
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Rio Grande
Halfmeet
Eighth Cavalry
Bell
Chihuahunang
Chaptain I W. W. Brander
el Paso
Sommerce
Charles T. Boyd
Henry Adair
Dewitt Rucker
Arlington National Cemetery
Pershing orders rush on wagon road to Colonia Dublan
General J. J. Pershing directs maximum effort to speed the Columbus to Colonia Dublan wagon road. Extra laborers and machinery are sent, with new graders and wagons, to have road usable by motor trucks within thirty days as rain season approaches. Route kept secret but thought to run from Palomas south to Dublan.
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Columbus
N. M
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Colonia Dublan
Ccmps
Palomis
Dublan
Nuitubers
Bulla
Reserve call to fill new army units announced
Washington dispatch reports the PARTIMEeNS will call out 4000 to 5000 men from the reserve, mainly honorably discharged soldiers on furlough since November 1, 1917. The move aims to form new regiments at once and test the reserve provisions of the law as part of the army reorganization.
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Washington
Partimeens
Half Million Teutons Driven From War by Hugo in Month
Remarkable gains reported from Petrograd indicate 235,000 prisoners captured and 220,000 enemy wounded in the month.
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Hugo
Petrograd
Russian Forces Push Forward in Galicia and Poland Front
Russian troops report major advances near Kolomena Mikuliczyn Nadworna and Baranevichi as German and Austrian lines retreat. Prisoner and equipment losses mount with hundreds of thousands captured and vast quantities of weapons and munitions seized.
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OY Morning Journal
Petrograd
London
Droessleff
Diese
Kovel
Hieneral Letenitaky
Kolomena
Hungary
Mikuliczyn
Galicia
Kolomea
Nadworna
Tarnopol
Stripa
Zlota Lipa
Storm sweeps Gulf Coast causing heavy property damage
Reports say the tropical storm from the Gulf of Mexico inflicted heavy damage to property and crops across Louisiana Florida Mississippi and Alabama. Mobile and Pensacola lost wire communication with news of towers blown down. Beloit Alabama reported fatalities and numerous injuries while Mobile harbor cutter Tallapoosa assisted.
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Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Florida
Mississippi
Albama
Beloit
Ala
Mobile
Pensacola
Moabile
Weather Bureau
Coast Guard
Tallapooen
Mobile Harbor
Tallapoosa
Milton
Fla
Germans Repulsed With Heavy Losses on Somme Front
Paris July 6 The French war office reports violent German counter attacks on both banks of the Somme were repulsed with heavy losses to the attackers. The official statement was telephoned tonight.
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Paris
Somme
French War Office
Jellicoe's Narrative of Naval Battle Becomes Public
English Admiral praises the gallantry of his men and the foe after releasing Jellicoe's account of a major naval engagement in the North Ocean. The report highlights mutual courage and strategic wartime actions as described by the admiral.
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Jellicoe
North Oea
Battle Fleet Clash Off Jutland Ends Briefly in Darkness
Admiral Jellicoe reports the battle fleet and supporting units opened fire at 3 38 pm at 18600 yards. German losses include battleships and battle cruisers with several ships sunk or damaged. British ships Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible Defiance Black Prince Warrior Turbulent among those lost. officers Hood Arbuthnot and others cited for gallantry.
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Fifth Battle Squadron
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Tcuck
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Jellico
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Invincible
Defenee
Black Prince
Warrior
Tiperary
Ardent
Fortune
Shark Sparrowhawk
Nestor
Nomad
Turbulent
Arbuthnot
Hood
Howerby
Cay
Prowse
Honham
Charles J. Wintour
Stanley Bh. Ellis
Navy
David Beatty
War Fronts Vary as German Counterattacks Surge Across Somme
Reports describe violent German counterattacks along the French Somme line as the Anglo French offensive shifts. French and British forces reportedly hold lines near Peronne and other strategic points while preparing for renewed bombardments. Verdun quiet but Meuse area sees heavy shelling. Russian drive against Austria and Germany claims large losses, prisoners, and captured artillery.
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Semote
Kolomea
Russiiay War Office
Dneister
von Dothinier
Tarnopal
Naval ships exchange heavy fire during battle
The Nomad suffered severe damage after heavy cannon fire at 4 000 yards and stayed between the lines. The Nes tor also took heavy damage but remained afloat when sighted, indicating a tense battle at sea.
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Ing
Nestor
10000 Troops Encamped Near Douglas Arizona
About 7000 US soldiers and militiamen surrounded Douglas with regular troops at Uisbee and Camp Frederick Funston nearby. Militia from New Jersey and Montana joined, with more units expected within a day. Preparations for a potentially long border patrol period included new camp facilities and large provisioning.
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Ariz
United States
Uisbee
New Jersey
Camp
Mrederick Funston
Fifth Infantry
New Jersey National Guard
Second Infantry
Montana
Fourth Infantry of
Edward W. Hine
Second Montank Infantry
John J. Menvinnis
Arthur M. Ferguson
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Starving Mexican women shout Viva Gringoes at governor’s palace
Reports to General Pershing say starving women and children in San Luis Potosi led a food riot after ground corn supplies ran out. Riots reportedly spread to other major Mexican cities as discontent grows from payments for supplies and labor.
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Morning Journal
Mield
Mexico
Columbus
San Luis Potosi
J. J. Pershing
General Pershing
Kansas Troops Leave Fort Riley for Earle Pass
Kansas Guard field battery and signal corps depart Fort Riley this morning bound for Earle Pass Texas.
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Kansas
Patrain
Fort Riley
Kan
Signal Corps
Kansas A Og Guard
Earle Pass
Tex
Acceptance of Mexican Proposals Nearing Dispatch
President Wilson directed formal acceptance of General Carranza proposals that U S Mexico differences be settled by direct talks. Secretary Lansing to dispatch reply soon. he departs for vacation after briefing. Carranza’s position and Villa rumors test border security and U S response.
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OY Morning Journal
Operian Laaroo
Curranga
United States
Mexico
Von
Mexico City
Mis
Wilson
United State
T Wo
Carranga
of Heil
General Pershing
Mexco
Washington
Carranza
Villa
State Department
Francisco Villa
Parra
Arredondo
Ambuscador
Father of Carrizal martyr dies unaware of son's fate
Samuel Adair, 96, father of Lieut Henry Rodney Adair, dies after a long illness in Portland. His last words praise Henry’s promotion to captain. Morris Adair telegraphs from El Paso requesting his brother’s body be sent home, with burial likely together. The Adair family began in Louisville and moved to Oregon in 1848.
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Morning Journal
Portland
Ope
Carrizal
Samuel Adair
Henry Rodney Adair
Tienry
Henry
Oregon
Louisville
Guardsmen with Dependents Excused by War Department
Orders from the War Department, via Major General Leonard Wood, grant discharge to national guardsmen who have dependent relatives. Department commanders are told to instruct recruiting officers to avoid accepting recruits who have dependents relying on them for support.
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Morning Journal
New York
War Department
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
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First Chief of
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