President Wilson Reaffirms War Aims On Independence Day
President Wilson voices unwavering commitment to defeating military autocracy in a Mount Vernon Independence Day address. He calls for a reign of law based on the consent of the governed and united world opinion, signaling no peace that preserves autocracy. The speech was delivered to diplomats and officials amid Allied nations, with references to Germany and Russia within the broader war aims.
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Wilson
America
Mount Vernon
George Washington
von Kuehlmann
Alma
Germany
Russia
King George Views Army Defeated in Baseball Game
London reports King George watching a hard fought game between army and navy teams. The Mary team won by 2 to 1 in a matchup that sparked notable interest and discussion in the capital since the war began.
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King George
London
George
Army
Navy
Ideals of 21 Nations Surpass German Might Says Daniels
Secretary Daniels told New York on Independence Day that the ideals of 21 nations are stronger than Krupp batteries Zeppelin aircraft and Von Tirpitz sub marines. He praised shipbuilders meeting Germanys war challenge as crowds celebrated July 4 with notable fervor. The London press gave wide attention as Americans followed baseball and patriotic messages streamed to the public.
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Krupp
Zeppelin
Mindenburg
von Tirpite
Daniela
Germany
London
Russians and Allies Push Fronts as Turks Die
July 4 dispatch reports Australian troops capturing Hamel and nearby trenches south of Amiens with over 1600 prisoners and a four mile front breakthrough. Americans shown in line for first time. French gains near Autreches and 1060 prisoners taken. Italian advances near Piave mouth and San Lorenzo valley. Mohammed V of Turkey dies. succession
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British War Office
Autreches
Moulin-soue- Toutvent
Piave
San Lorenzo
Brenta
Mohammed V
Turkey
Hgir
Yusseff Jezaduno
London
England
France
Pacific Coast Fourth of July ship launches set new record
Forty two ships totaling 250000 tons were launched along the Pacific coast for Independence Day including 11800 ton steamer Defiance at Alameda Steel plant. The record excludes several war vessels from coal yards, and the Defiance slid into the water 47 days after keel was laid.
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Pacific Coast
Alameda
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Defiance
Caddock Defends Wrestling Title at Casper
Lieut Bari Caddock defended his wrestling championship in Casper Wyoming defeating Yussif Huffare before a crowd of over 6000. He won two straight falls the first in 1 hour 1 minute and the second in 17 minutes after Huffare allegedly dirty tactics and a slugging exchange led to Caddock gaining a decisive body lock and head scissor hold.
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Bari Caddock
Yussiff Huffare
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Caddock
Far East
Gedreé McLeod
Logan Champ
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Hreedlove
United States
Ships Launch Celebrations Mark Fourth of July Across Nation
Philadelphia July 4 The great Fourth of July ship launches echo hopes of Allied aid as Emergency Fleet reports 61 ships launched nationwide since midnight. Naval vessels not included. Crowd at Casper sees boxing matches with Garrett McLeod beating Logan Champ twice, promoter revenue over sixteen thousand dollars.
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Charles Schwab
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Passengers Report Sinking Five U Boats By Convoy
Passengers arriving on a British steamer described a convoy battle in which five German submarines were sunk. A transport carried 8,000 Americans to Europe and three U-boats were destroyed by transports, with two more by American destroyers. The Orissa was sunk by a submarine as a destroyer countered with a depth charge. The tale also mentions a British transport ramming an underwater vessel amid fog and other submarine losses.
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Atlantic
Europe
Orissa
British Isles
United States
Brivien
Dempsey Knocks Out Debere in Debere Fight
Joplin report says Jack Dempsey knocked out Bob Debere in the first round of a scheduled 12 round bout here this afternoon Debere appeared out of condition and was stopped early by the referee in Debere, Missouri.
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Pershing Day Celebration in La Clede Missouri
La Clede observes Pershing Day with thousands in the streets honoring Gen. John J. Pershing born in the town on September 13 1860. Sailors from the Great Lakes naval training station mingle with soldiers as Governor Gardner speaks.
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Australians Drive Four-Mmile Salient After Tank Assault
Australian troops push across No Man's Land near the Somme, aided by tanks, securing four miles of enemy territory and high ground. Casualties are light as German artillery replies with limited effect. A German commander and troops are rounded up as three divisions face the advance. Continuation of Piave fighting is reported with heavy artillery in the Austrian front.
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Associated Press
France
Hin
Somme
No Man's Land
Berlin
London
Piave Delia
Mote Dassov
A Glorious Fourth in France Celebrated by Americans
Associated Press reports French villages near American troops bedecked buildings and homes with flags and decorations. Children cheered as American vehicles passed, scattering flowers. streets and graves of Americans were honored with festive displays across front line villages.
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Youngest Boy in American Army Dead Reported
A dispatch to the Evening Courier from Camp Green states Claude Tark, age 15, died in a New Jersey hospital. He was described as the youngest American soldier overseas and had served about one year.
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Evening Courier
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Ralph De Palma Wins Liberty Handicap Auto Race
Cincinnati July 4 Ralph De Palma won the hundred mile Liberty handicap at Sharonville speedway in 57 minutes 10 seconds. He finished ahead of Tom Milton by a slim margin with Barney Oldfield in fourth place. Milton was close to Ralph Munlford.
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Cincinnati
Ruelph de Palma
Sharonville Speedway
Tom Miiton
Ralph Munlford
Barney Oldfield
Australians Break Through German Lines at Hamel July 4
On Independence Day Australians launch dawn attack from Brettoneux to the Somme breaking German lines. Hamel village and woods fall swiftly as attackers push through trench positions carving out a front. About 1,500 British troops advance amid a bright sun with heavy German casualties noted and a terse war office report follows.
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Hamel
Ameins
Walre
Hamewood
France
Lois Brettoneux
Somme
Australia
Baker Addresses Men of the National Army and Questions Aliens
Secretary of War Senton D. Baker spoke to about 2,500,000 Americans at Camp Grant praising the army as the force of a free people. He urged victory to defend liberty and rescue France, stressing duty, sacrifice, and the pride of the nation. He also toured a stockade of alien enemy prisoners and noted improved rations after complaints.
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National Army
Rockford
Jil
Stockade
Pou Calume
America Celebrates Victory Day With Parades Of Cheers
The article describes jubilant crowds and joyous scenes as Americans and French labor to honor victory. Children waved and cheered as allied troops passed, hospitals decorated, and regiments engaged in friendly contests amid artillery fire indicating a solemn yet celebratory mood.
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Wlso
America
Harvey Thorp Defeats Chas Waite in Chicago Bout
Harvey Thorp of Katsay City defeats Chas Waite of Chicago in a round bout ring report. The match outcome was confirmed by a majority of Benepepermen observers at the event held on July 4.
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Victor Over
Chas Waite
Chicago
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