British offensive opens on twenty mile front in Verdun era
A morning British offensive across a twenty mile front follows five days of bombardment along a ninety mile stretch. Reports claim initial trench gains as German lines endure heavy shelling while both sides mobilize manpower and resources. Analysts stress the attritional nature of the attack, weighing costs and potential outcomes for German defenses and Allied momentum.
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Ring
Germany
Joré
Verdun
Munsey Buys Sun and Ends The Press
The Sun passes into Frank A. Munsey who owns a penny magazine chain and trust firms. The Press, once a Republican voice aligned with Roosevelt, is merged into The Sun and soon ceases as a separate entity. The move reflects Munsey’s publishing ambitions and Roosevelt era alignments fading into a single newspaper legacy.
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SUN
Frank A. Munsey
Gro
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Munsey
Roosevelt
Themn
Boston Opens Specifications Clash Over Pavement Policy
Boston officials debate open street specifications while Bridgeport’s mayor touts Warrenite pavement as the best value. The Civil Service Commission balks at Commissioner Dillon’s appointment and salary, amid a mayoral commission urging open standards aligned with the American Society for Real Improvements.
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Oston
Bridgeport
Civil Vice Commission
Dillon
Treasury Department
American Society For Real Improvements
Boston
President Wilson Addresses New York Press on Mexi War
Woodrow Wilson declared to the New York press that he is the servant of the people and will take all honorable steps to avoid war with Mexico. He framed his remarks as a pledge to pursue peaceful measures and the nation's welfare.
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Mexico
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Mexi
Friction Rise Between U S and Neighboring Lands
The passage notes causes that have potently increased friction between the United States and its lesser educated neighboring country. It cites Mr. Pulitzer’s remark about “Pure souled publicists who can not print their papers where they run their ranches” as a telling characterization of influences aimed at embroiling the nation.
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United States
Pulitzer
Sadowa Battle Remembered On Its Semi Centenary
The article recalls the 1866 battles at Sadowa Koniggratz where Prussia defeated Austria, elevating the Hohenzollerns and Prussia’s dominance in central Europe, and notes the July date as the month’s historical link to Julius Caesar. It also touches on calendar history from Quintilis to July and Caesar’s name change.
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Sadowa
Koniggratz
Prussia
Central Europe
House of Hapsburg
Germany
Europe
William
Count Bismarck
House of Hohenzollern
Hohenzollerns
Marshal Benedek
Francis Joseph
Benddek
Elbe
Count von Moltke
Frederick Charles
van Roon
Hiller
Bismarck
Crown Prince
Benedek
Bittenfeld
Chlum
Bohemia
Hapsburgs
Berlin
Romulus
Numa
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Antony
Sol
Julius
Charlemagne
Caesar
Bukowina's people endure war as salt mines mark region
The text recalls Bukowina to the Habsburg realm since 1777 after Turkish cession, detailing repeated wartime devastation, Russian expulsions, and isolation from aid. It notes Bukowina’s harsh, simple people facing hunger and ruin, with salt mines highlighted as the region’s enduring feature and history.
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Francis Joseph
Duke of
Bukowina
House of Hapsburg
Austria
Turkey
Brusiloff
America
Moldavia
Porte
Dominion Day marks Canada’s Confederation milestone and growth
Dominion Day celebrates Canada’s federation begun in 1867 with Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and New Brunswick joined by Manitoba 1870 British Columbia 1873 Prince Edward Island 1873 and Alberta and Saskatchewan 1905 The nation’s 49th anniversary recalls union’s value in war era and potential for future population growth and resource development with Canada doubling its 1867 population by eight million plus and a strong imperial role.
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Dominion
Canada
France
United States
Narlians
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Manitoba
British
Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Europe
Flanders
Commonwealth of Australia
Cape Colony
Natal
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Union of South Africa
Britain
Africa
British Columbia
Bridgeport Marine Band Concert Conducted by Silvio Petrino
The Bridgeport Marine Band led by conductor Silvio Petrino performs on Pine Street and Hancock Avenue July 2 at 8 PM. Program includes Dunlevy march Orpheus overture Suppe Bone selection Tre Tre Loveland waltz Abe Siolzman Echoes Tobani Light Cavalry overture Suppe Laratecas and Brun The Star Spangled Banner with the opera house echoed by the audience.
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Bridgeport Marine Band
Silvio Petrino
Pine Street
Hancock Avenue
Dunlevy
Suppe
Bone
Petrelle
Abe Siolzman
Opera House
Tobani
Light Cavalry
An Brun
Silvio Petrini
Marquis of Downshire Serves as Police Chauffeur
Marquis of Downshire Marquis Arthur Wills Blundell Trumbull Hill is described as a wealthy aristocrat who could not join the army and offered his services as a police chauffeur. He holds titles including Duke none, and owns Hillsborough Castle and large estates. The note mentions he will turn 45 on Sunday and will replace a physically able man in policing duties.
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Arthur Wills
John Wellington Blundell Trumbull Hill
Downshire
Hill
Hillsborough
Kilwarlin
Harwich
Tairford
Hillsborough Fort
Hillsborough Castle
East Hempstead Park
Murlough House
Marquis of Downshire lineage traced to 16th century ties
The Marquis of Downshire has a long lineage with ties to Sir Moyses Hill and O Neill's rebellion of 1573. The present marquis, who has driven police officials 17,000 miles before his identity was disclosed, is twice married and his eldest daughter Lady Kathleen Hill trained as a nurse in Newark. The first Marquis, noted in American history as the Earl of Hillsborough, was involved in early colonial policy including the Massachusetts circular letter, and his actions helped shape colonial reaction to Britain.
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Kathleen Hill
Newark
Baron Hill
Hillsborough
Downshire
Sir Moyses Hill
Earl of Essex
O'Neill
E Benson Lister
Clower Manor
Windsor
Marquis of
Earl of Hillsborough
Colonies
Massachusetts
Colonial Secretary
Massachusetts Assembly
Rural ministers of state enjoy Virginia reel
Storrs Conn July 1 second conference of rural masters and leaders in rural work concluded after a two day session with about a hundred delegates from across Connecticut. H J Baker directed the extension service and urged linking state institutions with communities. An executive committee was elected to plan ten future gatherings and widen the scope.
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Wilton
Litchfield County
H. B. Goodsell
Killingly
Windham County
A. J. Brundage
H. J. Baker
Storrs
Agricultural Fair Association
John M. Tyler
Biological Department of
Amherst
John B. McLean
Simsbury
W. F. English
G. B. Gilbert
Middlesex
Virginia
Schooner Donna T. Briggs Runs Aground In Mussel Ridge
Rockland Maine reports the three masted schooner Donna T Briggs bound for New York rafted ashore on Ash Island in Mussel Ridge channel last night and today began flooding. Meanwhile nearly a thousand American refugees from Mexico reached Galveston aboard three steamers in a separate note.
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Rockland
Donna T. Briggs
Bangor
New York
Ash Island
Mussel Ridge
Mexico
Galveston
Glassware notions for summer use with clear articles
Read Co advertises a wide range of glassware for daily summer use. items include a large orange juice squeezer, lemonade and tea punch bowls, celery trays, cracker and cheese dishes, berry bowls, spice trays, sugar and cream sets, water sets, and various vases and tumblers in clear and green glass with price points from fractions of a dollar to two dollars.
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Verandah
Fitall Toilet Kit marketed as portable traveling case
A traveling kit named Fitall claims to hold all toilet items plus extras. The product is advertised as highly practical with adjustable fittings and prices from 1.50 to 6.00, available at the Leather Goods section or with customer fittings.
Sweaters in Pure Thread Silk to Mountain Wool Styles
An exceptional assortment of approved styles including silk, fibre, silky Shetland wool, Saxony, brushed yarn and heavier mountain wear. Prices range from five to thirty eight dollars in Pe.
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Saxony
Argentine government sells 180 machine guns to Carranza army
A report from El Paso states the Argentine government has sold 180 machine guns to the Carranza forces. Funeral Bouquets and Designs and John Reck & Bon are listed in association with the item.
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el Paso
Carranza
John Reck & Bon
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