French Drive Advances Near Peronne on Somme Front
London reports show the French section of the Somme drive scoring repeated successes while British gains to the north are slowed by stiff German resistance. French forces south of the Somme reach near Peronne and secure the summit H197, strengthening positions between Biaches and Bar leux. Captain Koenig describes evading British ships and drinking champagne amid enemy vessels.
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Allies to Make Big Protest Claiming Submarine is a Warship
Baltimore July 10 Paul Koenig skipper of the Deutschland recalls a dramatic voyage as a merchantman. He describes hiding in the English Channel under fire from destroyers while the crew drank French champagne and sang aboard the submarine. They then returned to America.
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Paul Koenig
English Channel
America
British and German Clashes at Trones Wood Persist
Desperate fighting rages between British and German forces at Trones Wood with six German attacks. five repelled and one breaching the wood. British gains reported near Ovillers and Laboiselle, and a strong push in Mametz Wood. In Verdun the Crown Prince’s troops continue heavy bombardments at Froide Terre Fleury and Fumin Wood with no new ground gained.
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Laboiselle
Mametz
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Fleury
Fumin Wood
Verdun
Big Business Property Sold in Ames Deal
A Washington and State streets corner block sold for over 1 million dollars through T Dennie Boardman and partners Ames Building. The 130 by 60 foot parcel carries a 1 037 000 assessed value with most on land. Buyers J Murray Howe plans tear down to build a modern fireproof office, largest business property sale in five years.
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Ames
Washington Street
State Street
Walter Hunnewell
Philip Stockton
J. Murray Howe
Visit Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park by Auto
A travel ad describes Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado as a scenic gem accessible by car from Denver. It promotes superior service and directs readers to Rock Island Travel Bureau at 343 Old South Building, Boston for more information.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Rock Island Travel Bureau
Old South Bldg
Boston
Eugenia Kelly A Mother in Hicksville Home
Al Davis, ex tango king, confirms birth of daughter to Eugenia Kelly born April 2 weighing seven pounds. The couple wed Elkton Md November 12 1915 after family opposition and public notoriety.
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al Davis
Eugenia Kelly
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Davis
Helen M. Kelly
East Sixty-third Street
Fatherhood kept secret says Davis after birth in Misericordia Hospital
Davis explains the birth of his daughter Eugenia at Misericordia Hospital on East Eighty-sixth Street, noting he told friends and presumed they shared the news, and that he saw no reason to notify newspapers.
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General Wood Praises Mass Troops For Recruit Handling
General Leonard Wood telegraphed Adjutant General Cole at the State House praising Massachusetts troops. He commends the state’s excellent showing and especially notes the Framingham recruits handling as exemplary.
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Leonard Wood
Cole
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President on Detroit Day praises Mexico ties
The president framed friendship with Mexico as central while declaring war only as a last resort, addressing nationwide supporters at Detroit Day of Triumph. He urged unity and emphasized diplomacy first, then decisive action if required.
Ford Would Not Fight Wilson for Presidency
Detroit and Michigan crowds welcomed President Wilson as he urged peace by mutual understanding and framed the Democratic party as pro business. Henry Ford, at the depot reception, said he would not run for president against Wilson, praising his stance and peace.
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Toledo
Peace Demand Sparks Audiencechant at President Oration
The audience shouted for peace in response to the President's remarks on ending the present world struggles. He stated that permanent peace is his desire for the future.
Fifth Massachusetts Soldiers to Patrol Mexican Border
Massachusetts citizen-soldiers will begin border patrol duties for the first time in the current Mexican trouble as 10 companies of the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry under Colonel arrive to assume responsibilities previously held by regular army troops. The weather is fair with 102 degree heat in El Paso Texas.
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Massachusetts
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Little Man of Thuringen Forest Tells A Midnight Champagne Tale
A small man speaks of clever pranks and epic recollections from a midnight champagne supper. He describes curious adventures beneath a channel chop while facing fifty men seeking the facts. His brown eyes sparkle as he recalls the scene with a calm, unfazed demeanor.
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Thuringen Forest
Man Eater Caught Near Bridgeport Harbor
At Black Rock harbor the crew of the yacht Jessica toay caught a three foot six inch thirty pound baby man-eating shark within 200 feet of bathers. Owner Wilson Marshall plans dinner with the catch after a tie and choke to end the struggle. It is noted as the first shark sighted in these waters in many years.
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Jessica
Black Rock Harbor
New York
Wilson Marshall
Black Rock Yacht Club
George MacCarthy
Anniversaries and historic events marked in today's brief
Today notes key dates: John Quincy Adams born 1767, Hamilton Burr duel 1804, John Wanamaker born 1836. Also recalls a year ago Russians driven back by Austrians on the Bug River. A terse calendar of memoriams and events.
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Hamilton
Burr
John Wanamaker
Bug River
Boston Forecast Shows Fair Weather This Week
Fair conditions forecast for Boston and vicinity with moderate southerly winds. New England outlook calls for partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday as released from Washington on July 10.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Death of Hyde Park boarding house proprietor Mrs Riley
Hyde Park police investigate the death of Margaret Riley a middle aged boarding house owner of 17 Damon Street found in a coma like state in her home bruises on her head suggested foul play and Captain Driscoll with officers led the inquiry at Hyde Park station
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City Hospital
Margaret Riley
Damon Street
Autopsy Planned in Case Involving Mrs Riley's Death
An autopsy is ordered for this morning at City Hospital morgue by Medical Examiner Leary. Mrs Riley died after suffering head wounds and a delayed hospital admission following her 11 year old daughter Nora awakening her unconscious in their home yesterday morning. Police questioned six men who had stayed at the Riley house, but no clues emerged.
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