Federil Troos to End Trouble in Auate Strike
Globe Arizona reports mounting tension as 3,000 strikers armed and 300 deputy constables sleep in federal buildings. Douglas troops dispatched to Globe with 400 regulars ordered to the peace, while a federal negotiator and county attorney urge government involvement to end the miners strike.
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AUATE
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Borland
Maller
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Genera
Foster
Severa
Douglas
Pecne
Southern Pacific
Globe
National army to train cooks for new draft army
Washington July 6 the general staff plans to mobilize thousands of young men as cooks before cantonments open to feed the 600000 rookies assembling for training next fall. Cooks will be trained in military culinary to ensure proper feeding of recruits using vetted menus and standard rations.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
British Sailors Sink Another Sub in Atlantic Action
An Atlantic port reported British sailors claim a submarine was sunk after a June morning attack. A liner spotted U boat about 500 yards off and shifted course while firing its stern gun. A shell hit the sub and a black smoke plume rose as the U boat disappeared.
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Atlantic
Yefay
Observera
Submarine Warfare Threat Shrinks North Sea Fishing Fleets
In Mulden Netherlands July reports warn that submarine warfare endangers local fleets. Losses and many vessels laid up threaten livelihoods as fishing boats drift or are captured, with 200 fishing vessels total reported sunk or damaged since the war began and over 660 saved at sea by neutral crews.
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Netherlands
North Sea
Ymulden
AUSS BOAT BLOWN UP IN PLUCK SEA MINE
An old type torpedo boat from the AUSS fleet was blown up by a mine in the Pluck Sea on June 20, according to an official statement. The accident was reported from Petrograd in July.
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Petrograd
Pluck Sea
London Air Crash Leaves Dozens Injured in 6A Report
A late 6A dispatch updates the London air disaster casualty toll to 86 injured with earlier reports noting 36 injured as investigators assess the scene and causes.
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London
Gas mask demonstration before Congress described
Representative John Tilson of Connecticut explained a new gas mask as Representative Victor Heintz of Ohio wore it. The mask must be inflated before use and hung over the shoulders connected to the face covering by a curved tube. Tilson said it would be the most effective type in use by belligerent powers.
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John Tilson
Connecticut
Congress
Victor Heintz
Ohio
Ep. Tilson
Japan forms national advisory council to guide diplomacy
Tokyo reports a new temporary diplomatsic investigation committee meets at the Palace to advise on diplomacy and postwar policy. Premier Terauchi backs national unity and aims to shape a rigorous constructive policy with cabinet responsibility.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Diplomatsc
Count Terauchi
Yoshihito
Diet
Viscount Ta~ Kook Kato
Constitutional Party
Cenro
First U S Battalion Begins Last Training
Paris July 1 The battalion of American troops which paraded in Paris yesterday has moved to the permanent American training camp The other units of the first expeditionary force now at a French port will depart for camp instruction It is expected the entire expedition will be encamped by July 15 Major Gen William L Sibert will command the camp
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Paris
First Expeditionary Force
William L. Sibert
Rich Russo German Jumps to His Death
Richard Adam Timmerscheidt a representative of German commercial interests in China commits suicide by jumping from his hotel room on the lath floor in New York. He had attempted self harm with a razor blade first and had obtained naturalization in December 1914. Police have not found a motive.
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New York
Richard Adam Timmerscheitt
China
Timmerscheidt
Brother of Iowan Named Chief Aviation Officer
Glenwood Iowa July 6 The brother of Miss Mary F Dodd of the institution Maj Town send F Dawid has gone abroad with General Pershing He has served in the aviation section of the signal corps at the aviation school in San Diego and has been chosen chief aviation officer to serve in France.
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Glenwood
Townsend F. Dawid
Misa Mary F. Dodd
General Pershing
Dodd
Aviatio
Signal Corps
Aviation School
San Diego
France
Iowa Apple Crop in Fine Condition for July Report
Des Moines Iowa July 6 Wesley Green state horticulturist reports in July that Iowa fruit averages are 1 percent higher than last year. Apples average 75 percent and the late crop is predicted 20 percent above last year while other crops are 20 percent below.
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Des Moines
Welsey Green
Iowa
Transfer of Russian Mines to American Interests Urged
A July dispatch from Petrograd reports a special mining commission of the Imperial body recommends transferring a large portion of the empire’s mines and mineral deposits to American control. The commission aims to speed procedures to decide during the tenure of Elihu Moot as head of the mines commission and proceed with the transfer to America.
German Agents Tan Discloses Spies At Work
Washington reports reveal officials concealing details of German spy networks in the United States. Censorship efforts by Baker and Daniels curb France dispatches, delaying Fourth of July coverage as authorities pursue covert operations and possible insider threats.
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Tan
Washington, D. C
United States
General Pershing
State
War, Navy
Justice Departments
Four Die After Ferry Sinking Near Jerseyville
Mr and Mrs George Houghtlin and their 4 year old son of Jerseyville Illinois and Miss Rena Johnson of Los Angeles drowned in the Illinois river when Houghtlin drove his automobile off a ferry boat last night.
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Mia
George Houghtlin
Jerseyville
Rena Johnson
Los Angeles
Cal
Ilinois
Houghtlin
Washington Promotes Davenport Machinist to Ensign
Charlie R. RK Silea of Davenport Iowa a machinist in the navy has been promoted to ensign in a Washington ceremony dated July 6 The news notes his rank upgrade and his service background with the navy effort.
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Washington, D. C
Charlie
Goodnow elected vice president of Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul
Charlen A Goodnow, assistant to the president, was chosen vice president of the railroad. He began his railroad career as a telegraph operator at age sixteen, reflecting a long rise through the company.
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Chicago
Charlen A. Goodnow
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
The
Road
Two Women Killed in Manistee Train Crash
Two women died and twenty people were injured when a trolley car collided with an excursion train on the Manistee & Northwestern Railroad in Manistee Michigan on July 6. The crash occurred near the city, with four fatalities reported and responders aiding the injured.
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Manistee
Mich
Manistee & Northwestern Railroad
Decorations Abolished in Petrograd War Orders
Petrograd reports the government abolishes all decorative orders except those for distinguished war service.
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Petrograd
Fragmentary Local Notice about Adair Tent Event
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Adair tents and a night scene with a moving automobile, unclear details. The readable elements point to a local setting with distantly described incidents. Further text needed to identify people, place, or action.
Chinese revolt threatens Beijing as factions mobilize
Reports from Tien Tsin July 6 describe signs of opposition to Gen Chang Hsuan's rule while Tsao Kun's troops mobilize from the Chi Li province. An ultimatum to withdraw was ignored, executions and imprisonments follow, and a provisional government forms in the King-Sang region with Feng Kwo Chang as president and Latung Tie as vice president.
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Wank @hi Chen
Pu Lun
Sound of State
Beloer
King-Sm
Feng Kwo
Tago Kun Demands Chang Hsien Withdraw From Peking
London dispatch reports Tago Kun the Chi Li military governor issues an ultimatum to General Chang Hsien demanding withdrawal from Peking within four hours. Kun mobilizes forces as monarchy’s fate hangs. Chang Hun executes nine alleged traitors including Prince Pu Lun.
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Tien Tein
China
Morning Post
Tago Kun
Chi
Shanfung
Prince Pu Lun
Council of
Cele
Chang Aun
Shanghai
Saya
One
Chinese Manchu Restoration Sparks Debate Across Government
Tokio officials warn the Manchu restoration in China may raise tensions as Motono calls for noninterference while Tuan Chi Jul denounces Chang Huan and charges it betrays Manchus. Washington reports not all northern leaders back the imperial bid amid southern support.
Sixons Do Not Fight for King in German Debates
Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin describe the little Reichstag and Saxon diet debating peace, reform, and liberalization. Ebert urges peace without annexations, while opponents warn against false optimism. Saxon deputies back reforms amid royal loyalty criticisms as intellectuals press for parliamentary change.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Err Ebert
Russia
Eroberger
Council of Deputies
Herr von Payer
Tas
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Wephington Market Pulse Recovers From Slump
A fragmented local note from Wephington dated July 6 indicates the average man in the district shows improved finances after a three year downturn. The report hints at rising consumer activity and cautious optimism in the business section.
War Censorship Sparks Debate Over News in Britain
Washington dispatch notes Lord Northcliffe warns private cables shape American opinion. Haig commands all war news. censorship and the press are debated as democracy seeks full reports from soldiers and sailors. The war correspondent is praised as an ally rather than a nuisance.
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Washington, D. C
Eatle
America
Lord Northcliffe
Ying
Great Britain
Haig
Perce
Haig Planned North of Arras Offensive in July
In July reports from Petrograd and war fronts say Haig targets new action north of Arras as British lines press forward in the Aisne region. German propaganda circulated via radio is intercepted, while Austro German forces clash with Russian posts east of Brescanio.
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Petrograd
Germany
Russia
New York
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council
Hindenburg
Associated Press
Arta
Aisne
Galicia
Brescsany
War Office
Council of
Sola
Cape
Duronovo
Bombing and Artillery Report From Front and Skies
London reports naval air service bombings on air lines at Ciatelinn and Zearen with several tons of bombs dropped and all aircraft returning safely. Paris notes heavy artillery near Morohvilliers in Champagne and Hill 304 on the Verdun front.
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London
Naval Air Service
Ciatelinn
Eens
Zearen
Sneimioce
Paris
Morohvilliers
Champagne
Hill 304
Verdun Front
British Gain at Ypres in Belgium near Hollebeke
British forces attacked southwest of Hollebeke near Ypres canal and advanced about 600 yards. Prisoners were taken as the offensive pushed along the Mesnines Wytechaete ridge area, marking gains in a limited salient with Holleken as a northern point near Ypres.
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Ypres
London
Hollebeke
Belgium
Ypres Canal
Hol Ke
Comines
Lys
Quiet East St. Louis resumes work after holiday
In East St. Louis on July 5 the return to work showed no sign of a race riot as militiamen patrolled the city. Fewer black workers were seen on the streets, with hundreds having left town, and several large plants indicated they would reduce output accordingly.
Greek Chief 18 Named in cabinet reshuffle
Athens announces that General Haralambia, previously war minister in Premier Zaimis's cabinet, will be appointed chief of the general staff.
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Athens
Haralambia
Zaimly
Genera
London During War We Saw Queer Things Reports say
A veteran recounts odd sights in London amid bombardments. He describes a chalk stream not large enough to be a river with a rough bridge of planks and ropes built by Germans. He recalls wading with men past improvised obstacles, a sight of a large bump against plies, and a man with a gas mask.
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London
Lottery draft to begin in Washington after board setup
Washington will stage the draft lottery the day after local exemption boards organize. Crowder’s office says local boards have numbered registration cards and the stage will be ready. He stresses that completing boards by Saturday speeds final U S Army mobilization and requires copies of serially numbered cards be sent to Washington.
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Washington, D. C
General Crowder
Star Cove
Washington
German Spy Holds Office in I W W in Scranton
Federal authorities said their inquiry shows recent I W W strikes in the anthracite coal fields were aided by German agents aiming to weaken labor leadership. Joseph Graber, an organizer for the I W W, was taken into custody by U S Marshal James H. McGee on the spy charge and remains held in connection with the investigation.
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Scranton
Joseph Graber
Industrial Workers of the World
I. W
Eee Petes
Poewnees Graber
United States
James H. McGee
Dustrial
Jeaders
the & Men Am W. W
Agen
U boats near Azores disrupt Allied port talk
Secretary Daniel announced naval units tracked a submarine near the Azores at dawn. No details were released to public dispatches from Ponta Delgada. A lighted gun crew repelled the attack and forced the U-boat to withdraw while a girl died and several were injured.
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Washington
Daniela
Navy Department
Soereonivet Crematean
Subron
Azores
Ponta Delgada
Farmers Seek $11 661 906 In First Mortgage Loans
On July 6 a total of 11 661 906 in first mortgage loans to farmers at 5 percent interest had been sought by 230 farm loan associations chartered by the federal farm loan board up to July 1. Loans are now made through 12 federal land banks with nearly 100 000 000 more by the banks awaiting approval. Substantial activity reported in Indiana Illinois Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and Oklahoma.
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Federal Farm Loan Board
Indiana
Illnois
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Famed Engineer Aids Government Project
Renowned engineer of international reputation assists government work as details of the Sec tional project emerge from incomplete notes. The article highlights the expert’s involvement and expected impact on the initiative.
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