Anglo French Troops Make Heavy Gains Amid Critics
A condensed dispatch from London notes mixed opinions on the early successes of Anglo French offensives in Europe. Critics question operational efficiency and warn that gains appear scanty as Germany’s defenders fight stubbornly and central powers report momentum elsewhere in Volhynia and south of the Dnieper.
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Bertin
Ineondon
Germany
Morante
Germaine
Elantie iv
Stissk
Paris
Morgen Post
Volhynia
Few Losses Sustained by French in Attack
Paris dispatch reports the French suffered remarkably light casualties in a Picardy operation. Soldiers praised the bombardment, noting little return fire and rapid advance to secure trenches. A wounded man recounted walking to an ambulance as cooks carried hot soup to the newly won positions.
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Paris
Flaucourt
Treo
Ashcroft Wiped Out Except Railway Station
A serious fire in Ashcroft British Columbia threatens the town. Reports say the blaze destroyed the main business district including the Ashcroft hotel and government telephone office. The Canadian Pacific railway yard and freight sheds remain intact. The fire swept through with a strong west wind, endangering the community near the Thompson River valley.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Ashcroft
Canadian Pacific
Canadia Pacific
Thompson River
Ashcroft Hotel
Canada
Fragmentary notice from July six held up in court
A damaged OCR fragment notes an event dated July six involving a person named Tila in New York. The legible portions indicate a holding or postponement with unclear context and no additional details available.
Hetty Greens Will Distributes Wealth Among Heirs
Mrs Hetty Green famed as Americas wealthiest woman leaves the bulk of her estate to her son Col EB H R Green while token bequests go to Mrs Matthew Astor Wikes and other longtime friends.
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Hetty Green
Momons Falls
America
Col
EB. H.R. Green
Matthew Astor Wikes
President Acknowledges Progressive Support In California
A telegram from President Wilton expressing satisfaction with promised support is read in Los Angeles. Francis J Henry, a leader of the progressive party in California, pledges his backing for the president in the forthcoming election and commends the president for urging constructive legislation and independence.
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Los Angeles
Wilton
Francis J
Francia J. Henry
Annalen
Sven
Gurmeunting
Iitie
Hughes Advised to Form Liberal Campaign Committee
Bridgehampton reports a proposal from his Advisers for a liberal representation of the progressive party on the campaign committee. The 17 member panel would include 10 from the Republican National Committee executive circle and seven others, likely five progressive. A five week Pacific coast trip to open the campaign was outlined after a long conference with Chairman Willcox.
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Bridgehampton
Progressive
Talis
Republican National Committee
Progressive Teadfra
Rotary
William TR. Willcox
Hughes
Pacific Coast
Willcox
Missoula Minstrels Delight at Open Air Columbia Gardens
The Missoula Elks Minstrels, a permanent organization, gave a graceful performance last night that won the affection of their hosts. The open air terrace show at Columbia Gardens stood out as a unique and delightful amateur entertainment by talented artists who performed as amateurs.
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Missoula
Elks’ Minstrels
Elks
Butte
Columbia Gardens
War in Mexico Seems Likely to Be Limited
Reports say a broad withdrawal plan may unfold if border stability returns. Carranza’s forces have seized territory previously relinquished by Pershing, while U S officials weigh co operative patrols and joint operations near the border with Mexican troops. National guardsmen could augment border camps to thwart raiders as plans hinge on mutual trust and practical testing.
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Wilson
Pershing
Mexico
Car- Tana
United States
Verger Eal Ward
Scott
Obregon
War Departments
Gthelalk
Snational” Guard
Carranza
National’ Cunrast
Two Ladies of Helena Injured in Auto Wreck
Mrs. J. G. Thompson and Mrs. Ted Collins of Helena were injured but not seriously in an automobile wreck ten miles from Helena on the road to York. The car went over a bank after striking a boulder. Thompson was trapped under the steering wheel, Collins remained conscious and walked to a nearby ranch for help.
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Standard
Helena
J. G. ‘Thompson
Ted Collins
Thompson
York
Collin
Mysterious Movement Reveals Fatal Car Case in Salem
In Salem on July 5 a motorist signals police after a car with six men, including ex State Representative Charles OConnell, speeds down Boston street. Inside the auto lies Miss Margaret Ward, newly employed at Peabody store, believed dead after being placed in the vehicle amid an illegal practice. Medical Examiner Atwood reports after late autopsy. Three women found in a Roxbury house connected to the case.
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Salem
Mass
Boston Street
Dennis Healey
Margaret Ward
Peabody
Charles O'Connell
Peas
Healey
Denne
Siss Ward
Miss Ward
Atwood
Roxbury
Sexton
Ward
John
Arrested Man Held on $8,000 Bail in Attorney Office
A man was arrested tonight and held in the office of his attorney under bail set at $8,000. He faces unspecified charges pending further proceedings.
Welsabe Range Strike Near End As I W W Leaders Arrested
Virginia Minnesota July 5. Three alleged I W W leaders are jailed on murder charges linked to the Binwack killings as miners return to work in squads. Sheriff Meining says the iron ore strike is practically over with increased ore shipments reported. First lieutenant W scarlet and Polish teacher Beo Schmidt face murder charges. Leo Abt Green, an I W W agitator, also arrested in the case. Only two picket attempts were noted, quickly halted without violence.
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Binwack
Meining
St. Louis County
W. ¥. Scarlet
William D. Hayland
Messaba Range
Beo Schmidt
Leo Abt Green
Chisolmom Fe
Romacco In Cypress Revival Of Tobacco Industry
Romacco in Cypress Cyprus was revived to former live tobacco production. The industry now yields tobaccos suitable for cigarettes.
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Cyprus
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