U Boats Beaten Off by American Gunners at Sea
Paris dispatch reports American naval escorts repelled two German U-boat attacks during the crossing to France. No ships or lives were lost. five torpedoes passed targets, while destroyers and grenades fought off subs. Rear Admiral Gleaves praised convoy's effectiveness. Secretary Daniels lauded the safe arrival of Pershing’s expedition.
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Daniels
France
Gleaves
Navy Department
General Pershing
Navy
America
Countless Women Report Quick Relief From Nervous Ailments
The passage describes women finding prompt relief from nervousness headaches dizziness and related female ailments after taking a few doses of a remedy. It presents a testimonial tone centered on swift results and widespread approval.
U S Supply Ships Reach French Port in War Timetable
At a French seaport on July 2 American soldiers crowded the wharf to greet the last expedition ships arriving today. The harbor vessels joined in the welcome, noting the late arrival was caused by slower travel and later departure from America.
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French Seaport
America
Voyage of Pershing's Troops Safe After U-Boat Attacks
The last transport ships bearing American troops reached port without loss after two submarine attacks. U boats were repelled by heavy gunfire and destroyer screens, with at least one submarine sunk. The convoy proceeded with French warships and the navy acknowledged with a letter from Secretary Baker praising joint Allied cooperation.
Paris-bound troop convoy departs as riots ease
The report describes a troop convoy leaving for Paris for Fourth of July parade and training camps behind the front. Rear Admiral Gleaves praises navigation officers for precise rendezvous with escort ships despite poor weather. Police shortages hamper riot control, but military and civic efforts aid refugees and recovery in East St. Louis.
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Paris
France
Gleaves
Boy Drowns Diving at Farm Pond Framingham
In Framingham, Frank Brambilla, 15, of East Boston, drowned while diving with his cousin at Farm Pond near the Sixth Regiment camp. A rescue party led by Captain Michael Dee recovered the body in six feet of water after an hour. resuscitation attempts failed.
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Framingham
Frank Brambilla
Chelsea Street
Boston
Sixth Regiment
Brambilla
Michael Dee
East St Louis unrest prompts troop expansion
In East St Louis a wave of violence and arson destroys 310 Negro homes across 16 percent of the area as 10 more Chicago troops head in. The 80,000 residents fear insufficient guard action, prompting a Chamber of Commerce to press the adjutant general for stronger measures.
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Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Dickson
Equal Rights League Blames Labor for Race Massacre
The Boston branch of the National Equal Rights League condemned white machinist strikes at Schenectady sparked by a black worker and appealed to AFL President Samuel Gompers to halt unions from attacking colored citizens. It warned that further insurrection could follow if not stopped.
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Gompers
Illinois
League
Mr. Gormnpers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
East St. Louis
Ill
Schenectady
W. W. Ryan
William Monroe Trotter
Boston
National Equal Rights League
Equal Rights League
Federation of Labor
Hast St. Louis
Appeal to Gov London New England League for Afro American Suffrage
Telegram sent urging Governor London and the New England League to push Afro American suffrage. It warns of danger from an uprising of 12,000,000 colored citizens and frames suffrage as essential to calm and justice.
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New England League For
Afro American Suffrage League Pleads for Justice in Illinois
The New England League for Afro American Suffrage appeals to Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois to safeguard colored citizens. They report Black residents deprived of arms after raids while white citizens remain armed, claim killings and arson against Black women, warn of a potential uprising of 12 million Black Americans, and urge national government action during the war.
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Mr. Whalen
New England League For
Frank O. Lowden
Ilinois
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
St. Louis
William D. Brigham
Curtis J. Wright
N. E. League For
Chicago Troops Ordered to East St. Louis Riot Area
Governor Lowden ordered Troop RQ of Springfield and six Chicago companies of the Illinois Infantry to move to East St. Louis. With 12 National Guard companies and two federalized troops already there, 21 companies will be on hand to handle riot conditions tonight.
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Springfield
Lowden
Second Illinois Infantry
Chicago
East St. Louis
National Guardsmen
John Weisman Elected President in Pittsfield
Pittsfield on July 3 reports John Weisman of Worcester was elected president in a local meeting. The brief item notes his Worcester affiliation and the ceremonial role chosen by the group.
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Pittsfield
John Weisman Fof
Worcester
Eagles elect officers at state convention in Marlboro
At the annual State convention the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers and chose Marlboro as the site for the next convention over New Bedford by a 54 to 46 vote. Frank Duffy of Quincy was named vice president Edward Flannigan Lowell was selected chaplain J F Griffen Holyoke was secretary and P T Garvey Springfield was treasurer.
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Order of Eagles
Frank Duffy
Quincy
Edward Flannigan
Lowell
J. F. Griffen
Holyoke
P. T. Garvey
Springfield
Marlboro
New Bedford
Pope Approves Zionist Plan in Audience with Sokolow
Pope Benedict XV expressed accord with a Jewish homeland in Palestine during an audience with Nahum Sokolow of the Zionist movement. He emphasized safeguarding holy places and Christian religious properties, and welcomed Great Britain's intentions.
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New York
Benedict XV
Nahum Sokolow
Zionist Inner Actions Committee
Palestine
Provisional Executive Committee
General Zionist
Sokolow
Pope Benedict
Great Britain
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