French and Russian Front Shifts Reported in Night Attacks
The AP review notes Russian forces regain ground in night actions against Germany while Slavs press forward on the Western front. British and French units reported local advances and heavy artillery duels near Arras, the Aisne, and Verdun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Arras
Associated Press
Russia
von Stein
Reielistae Cormoittee
Halledeke
Belgium
Petain
Nanetit
Uzenery
Copenhagen
Denmark
van Stein
Svar
Reichstagt
Wale
Tsenze
Tyrol
Petrograd
Galicia
Brezezany
War Office
London
England
Hollepoke
Belgian Ypres Canal
Paris
France
Moronvilliers
Clanpagne
Verdun
Russian Front Offensive Reports Near Lemberg
New Russian government orders a full front offensive after a long delay since October. Reports indicate a push against Lemberg in Galicia with concentrations along the eastern front. The map highlights Lemberg as the focal point of the attack and movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemberg
Galicia
U S Army Chief observes Russian July offensive start
Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the United States Army, with Lt Gen Michie and others, witnessed the Russian front opening near Zlach as artillery preps began. He reported the Sixth corps attacking and described the artillery as excellent during the July 1 action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
Asg
Hugh Ll. Scott
United States Army
Athaeved
Russaa
Gol
Ll. Michie
Gol Po Bentley Mott
William Ss. Daedson
Zlachoff
Ship Builders Out On Strike
New York City reports indicate the marine trade council and technicians union say the shipbuilding strike has spread to several Brooklyn yards, involving 6 000 to 7 000 workers, a claim disputed by employers who say fewer than 800 joined the walkout. Officials vow not to negotiate and to replace striking workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Marine Trade Council and
Vechingists’ Union
Brooklyn
German Merchant Timmerscheidt Jumps to Death in NYC
Heichard Adam Timmerscheidt, German commercial representative in China, died after jumping from his Tenth floor bachelor apartment. He slashed his wrists first with a razor. Naturalized in December 1944, he was reportedly wealthy and had once been an agent for the Russian government. No motive was found by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Heichard Adam Timmerscheidt
China
Timmerscheidt
U S Troops Parade Through Paris News Reel
The American expeditionary force unfolds in Paris with General Pershing leading a parade applauded by cheering Parisians. Aviation units transfer to the U S Army as mobilization and camp arrangements are set, signaling broader deployment and readiness for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prance
Paris
Danny Pie
Denen
Manoa
William Sibett
U. S. Paris
Wrinee
Vie Laftivette
Iemeins
Brenel
Pershing
Papa Dotire
Miner Strike Hits Western Kentucky District
In Marrisonville Wyoming a strike touched 60 per event of 12 000 coal miners in the Western Kentucky district. Officials said the strike call is not yet effective while miners press for higher wages and better working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrisonville
Wentuclky
U-boat Sunk Near Atlantic Port in Lively Engagement
Reports say a German submarine was sunk after a surface engagement with patrol ships near an Atlantic port. A lifeboat arrived with details of the incident on June 26 as observers noted smoke and a distant shell. Separate dispatches cite German subs near the Azores with limited confirmation from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udw
Ponta del Gada
Azores
Little Eirt
Lisbon
Aminister
Marine
Amercan
Poneh del Gada
French Seaport Celebrates Its First American Fourth
A French seaport marked its first Fourth of July under duty delays and a festival mood. Despite flag shortages US stars and stripes arrived from Paris as American troops relaxed at camps and held baseball games and sports. American vessels anchored in the harbor hosted sailors and officers entertained friends ashore with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paris
Liberty
Tuncheon
Secret Service Pressure on German Spying Revealed
A Washington report claims the American Secret Service is expanding covert operations against German spies in the United States. Officials say the spy network is linked to submarine warfare against General Pershing’s transports, with joint agency efforts to leak no information and maintain strict censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spss
General Pershing
State
War, Navy and Justice Departments
Hille
Germany
Wiebe
Japan forms temporary diplomatic investigation committee
Tokyo reports a new national advisory council to the emperor aimed at unifying foreign policy. Premier Count Teranehi leads the drive, seeking broad diet support to shape an active constructive policy despite opposition. The effort marks an unprecedented step in Japan’s imperial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Associated Press
Count Peranehi
Yoshihito
Count Teranehi
Tle
Diet
End of Work Among East St. Louis Rioters Sparks Probe
East St. Louis sees returns to work under heavy militia after holiday disruption. Governor Lowden oversees 2000 troops in a probe into two days of violence that left 100 tires burned and $4,000,000 in property damage. Witnesses claim mobs spread fear while some accuse officials of failing to declare martial law.
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East St. Louis
Gthdy
Rotine
Glander
Tesrees
Lowden
Ciirees
Counter Charlies
Association of Commerce of
Tibor
Tripp
Lowder
Woodley
Bhicks
No Agreement on Food Vote Time
Washington July 5 Administration leaders pressed for an agreement on a timetable for a food ban vote. Semite Congressmen urged explicit power for the president to commandeer coal mines during wartime and to curb price manipulation. A new prohibition amendment would bar feeding any food materials into liquor production and let vinous production from perishable fruits occur only this year.
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Washington
J. G
Ogaini
Semiter Pormerene
Obs
Groot
Ruskin park race tragedy kills worker and injures farmer
At Ruskin park during the Fourth of July celebration a race crash killed Wilbur Williams of Volasta Georgia as he attempted to cross the track. Paul Moody of Artesian was severely hurt when a car flipped, tipping over three times. Williams body was dragged from the track and later transported to Mitchell. Moody remained alive at midnight. Mackril won the race after a fast 50 lap event.
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Wilbur Williams
Volasta
Paul Moody
Artesian
Ruskin Park
Williams
the Park Speedway
Williamis
Dart
Mingliy
Williams Higd
Elect
Jamies
M Willhans
James
W Joseph J. Doyle
Joliet
Theodee
Mackill
Chalmers
Ada Williams
Oman
Poublic
Smth Field
Ceare
Mitchell
Piairders
Moody
Mackril
Sey
No suitor named in Gerken murder theories
Sioux City investigation into Miss Thekla Gerken’s death in Woonsocket centers on rival suitors and a possible mistaken identity. Police examine letters from an old friend in Minneapolis and stateside searches, while locals reject the jealous lover theory as unfounded. The inquiry focuses on eliminating implausible theories to reach a credible lead.
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Mable Houlihan
Thecla Gerken
Woonsocket
Sioux City
Miss Houlihan
Mitched
Sioux Gily
Gerken
Theela
Tate
Sioux Gily, Fa
Gerke
Ant 0
Jen
Miss Gerken
Soldiers Sent 1 Arizona Mines
Four troops of United States cavalry with machine guns left Douglas for Globe to quell strike disorders. Globe reported quiet with possible censorship by the local defense council. Senator Ashurst in Washington said mining companies at Clifton requested government troops to handle the miners’ strike. A long distance message reached Arizona Attorney General Jones from Globe County Attorney Foster.
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Douglas, Ariz
United States Cavalry
Globe
Washington, D. C
Ashurst
Arizona
Clifton
Phoenix
Ariz
Jones
Foster
Globestat
Imminent Chinese Strife Near Nanking Capital
Dispatches from Tien Tsin and London report mobilizations by Tsao Kun and Chang Hsun as China nears a military clash. A provisional government forms at Manking while executions rise amid Ming restoration tensions. Jet-like Japan urges neutrality while Tsao Kun demands Peking withdrawal within 24 hours.
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Tien Tsin
China
Peking
Chang Hsun
Tsao Kun
Chi Li
Chang Wsun
Manking
Tokyo
Japan
Motono
Diet
London
England
Morning Post
Tsio Kun
Tuan Chi Jui
Shan Tung
Prince Pu Lun
Council of State
Shang Hsun
Shanghai
Chejiang
Hmsuan Tung
Li Yuan Hung
Hsuan Tung
Legation
Liang Tun Yen
Chang Chen Mang
Lei Chen Chun
Chu Chia Pao
Rone
Wang Shih Cheng
Troops Ordered to Globe as Strikes Escalate
Government official states the situation is beyond local control. Major Charles M Bembell reports on scene with the governor announcing 400 regular troops from Douglas ordered to Globe. About 3,000 armed strikers and 300 citizen deputies are present. arrival expected this afternoon at 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Douglas
Charles M. Bembell
Globe
Conde Robber Getting Well After Bank Assault
July 5 report from Conde says Frank McBride one of the men shot during the attempted Conde State Bank robbery is recovering in Redfield Spink county jail. Companion Louis Miles is jailed there. James Clifford injured in the arm while aiding capture is also recovering in an Aberdeen hospital.
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Conde
Frank McBride
Conde State Bank
McBride
Louis Miles
Spink County
Redfield
James Clifford
Aberdeen
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Naval Air Service
Chistelis
Nieuw Mirmper
Isa
Clarien
Admiralty
Riga
Ikonigsborg
Grodno
Lember
Budape
Minsk
Kiev
Scott
Gotham
German
U.S
Boy Scout
South Dakota
American Secret Service
Terauchi
Niagara Falls
Banl
Gronna
Ruskin
Mabel Houlihan
Arizona Mines
Globe, Arviz
Council of Defense
Nanking
T. R.’s Sons
Theodore Roosevelt,Jr
Archibald Roosevelt
American Expeditionary Forces
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