Congress Delays Telegrap h Bill Amid War Power Debate
Washington leaders, seeking quick action on a telegraph, telephone, cable and radio government operation bill, await President Wilson’s push for immediate passage. The House adopted the resolution 221 to 4 and plans a recess to August 12, with Senate hopefuls warning a strike by operators by next Monday could disrupt progress.
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Washington, D. C
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Senate
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Kitchin
Transport on Fire at Sea Is Now Safe
The army transport Henderson was afire at sea but reached an Atlantic port in safety with no loss of life. Details are scarce from the Navy Department. it is not clear whether the Henderson was sailing outward or homeward, and the cause of the fire was not released.
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Washington, D. C
Henderson
Atlantic
Navy Department
Vienderson
Shipbuilders exceed launch target by over forty thousand tons
American shipbuilders surpassed the Independence Day drive goal, with 477,464 dead weight tons ready to be launched versus a 439,836 ton objective. Two ships launched, twelve delayed by a river freshet, and two more stuck on the ways, with expected release soon. Machinery improves for wooden hulls as engine shortages ease.
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Associated Preaus
Washington
Shipping Board
Ing
Columbia River
Covington Torpedoed and Sunk by German Submarine
The American transport Covington, formerly the Cincinnati of the Hambu rg-American line, was torpedoed and sunk Monday night while homeward bound with thousands of troops from France. Six crewmen are missing. other crew and officers were landed at a French port. No army personnel were aboard. The ship, 608 feet long and 16 299 gross tons, was 15 1/2 knots. Navy officials said those landed were not seriously injured.
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France
Cincinnati
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Trotsky Urges Universal Military Service for All Classes
Moscow dispatch reports Leon Trotsky arguing for universal obligatory military service for bourgeoisie, workers and peasants alike. Lenin approves. internals mobilize ages 10 to 40, with plans for vast conscription and funding amid broader economic reforms.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Leon Troltaky
Congress of Soviets
Lenin
Troteky
Mmultan
Highes
Clont
Amiens Sector Storm Center In Fresh Allied Attacks
British, Australian and American units drive Germans from Hamel and adjacent woods on July 4 as French forces push to consolidate near Moulin sous Toulrent and Autreches. Italian forces report 400 prisoners taken and gains near Monte Grappa despite Austrian counterattacks.
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Doc Tuly
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Avre
Somme
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Vaire
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Villers Brettoneux
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Ypres
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London
Moulin Sous Toulrent
Autreches
Boissons
Germany
French War Office
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Montgobert
Soissons
Piave
Monte Grappa
Allies seize 5000 prisoners and gain strategic points
Allied forces on the western front captured more than 5000 prisoners in the last week. They seized key positions, inflicted heavy losses, and gained intelligence on German plans. Air operations damaged German communications as 173 German planes were downed while 36 British aircraft were missing. American troops earned high praise for their performance at Vaux and Somme.
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Associated Press
London
Western Front
Vaux
Somme
Foch Adopts Aggressive War Policy Based on Air Supremacy
Observers in Washington on July 6 said growing man-power and air superiority allow General Foch to shift from defense to offense. Allied raids by American airmen aided allied ground blows around Chateau Thierry Sole Somme and other fronts, signaling a likely major operation and a new strategic stance.
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Somme
Zoe Pelale van Pe Aviators
Traitors in Ireland Are Rounded Up
A Dublin dispatch reports Bal–Massaloe police in County Galway raiding farmhouses and seizing hundreds of guns and arms. Raids extended into Roscommon and Kings Counties with little resistance, as some arrestees denied weapon possession after Viscount French’s proclamation calling for recruits.
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Dublin
Bal- Maasloe
County Galway
Roasmon
Arma
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Czecho-Slovak Forces Claim Siberia Victory
Reports from London say Czech Slovak troops in eastern Siberia have driven Bolsheviks from the Irkutsk area and pushed the enemy east of Lake Baikal. The Bolshevik army, with many German and Austrian prisoners, is said to be retreating.
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Irkutsk
London
Lake Baikail
Woolen Speculation Warned by Industries Board
Washington July 5 reports of continued speculation in woolens prompted the industries board to notify dealers that profiteering harms public welfare and violates the new industrial policy. A prior warning warned drastic action if speculation did not cease.
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Washington, D. C
The
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Mere Boy Kills 7 Germans in French Battle
A Reuters dispatch from France describes a corporal who killed seven Germans amid heavy fighting near Villers-Bretonneux. He was wounded multiple times yet continued fighting, surrendering only after aiding his squad and destroying enemy positions with grenades.
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France
Villera Brettoneux
Reuters
London
Apter
Waire Wood
Hs Crew
No Man's Land Not Hunland in July Front Action
July 6 report from France notes increased activity in the Toul region after Independence Day. American forces fired gas shells and repelled German air and ground efforts while American recon aircraft photographed positions and fought off attackers. German actions in Mo Man’s Land were limited and unsuccessful.
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France
Toul
Mo Man's Land
Tragic Columbia Sinking Sparks Mass Rescue Effort
Reports from Pekin Peoria and Bloomington detail the excursion steamer Columbia overturning in dense fog on the Illinois river near Pekin. Early estimates say 500 to 600 aboard with 75 to 1545 rescued by dawn as rescue teams flood the area and a partly submerged vessel remains trapped offshore.
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Americans Daring In Air Fight With The American Army In France
Four American aviators battled six German aircraft northwest of Chateau Thierry. At 4,200 meters the fight lasted 20 minutes as the Americans climbed to 4,700 meters to engage again. Lieutenant O'Neill and J. C. Rabble chased a diving enemy plane as the fight continued over the lines.
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Chateau Thierry
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New York
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