Roosevelt Death Shock Hits Convention Looming Speech Plans
In Saratoga Springs Italy politics dominated as news broke of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt’s heroic death over German lines. Rumors swirled about Colonel Roosevelt addressing the convention while Attorney General Lewis endured a severe automobile crash near Mechanicsville. Lewis, attended by Harold Minnan and Clarence J. Shuster, was taken to a hospital then reportedly shaken but expected to recover soon. The accident disrupted schedules and fueled speculation about leadership and future candidates, including Schoeneck and Hay as party figures.
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Hearst Reported to Favor Mayor Walker For Governorship
Saratoga N Y July 17 Inside info from New York tonight to upstate Democrats opposed to William R Hearst says Hearst advances to party committee favor Mayor Harry C Walker of Binghamton as standard bearer. Hearst men ready to drop Hearst bid to back Walker. Osborn may withdraw if another candidate chosen.
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German Spies Paid in Trinity Church Yard
USMCAGO July 17. Admissions that he served as a secret agent for Germany before the war and that several New York lawyers did likewise were made today in testimony at a hearing to determine the validity of two wills. Means, a witness for the heirs, said he received 410,000 and 42,000 for services to Germany and a vehicle as payment, and that he delivered funds to a German naval attache in Washington who was later expelled. He indicated he could name the place in Trinity Church where the tests were conducted and tied the matter to German propaganda activities in New York.
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Americans Barbaric Bodies Cry at Use of Sawed Off Shotgun
A war era note reports German newspapers reacting to claims that American troops are equipped with sawed off shotguns. The pieces condemn American barbarism while debating the effectiveness of shotguns versus rifles and machine guns on the front.
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46 000 More Called To Training Camps
Washington July 17 Forty eight thousand men from states and the Department of Patumba were selected to the colors tonight Provost Marshal Crowder. They will be sent to camps between August 6 and 15 during which month the nation provides for the enlistment of 100000 men. Special calls issued for the number. Quotas listed for several camps across New England and New York including Fort Slocum Camp Wadworth Camp Greenleaf and Camp Vernon.
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Roosevelt Air Battle Report Near Chateau Thierry
Witnesses describe Quentin Roosevelt's aerial combat as Germans engaged from the rear. A machine reportedly caught fire and fell while Philip Roosevelt, Quentin's cousin, watched from the ground. Hospital scenes reveal bombs causing injuries and a large marking cross on a hospital lawn.
Colonel's Son Quentin Roosevelt Killed In Air Fight
Paris July 17 reports Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of the former President has been killed in an air battle. His craft went down inside German lines after engaging seven enemy planes near the Chateau Thierry sector Sunday morning. He began the mission with thirteen American planes and fought to the end in a frontal air combat.
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Colonel Roosevelt Reflects on Quentin’s Disappearance
Colonel Roosevelt commented last night that Quentin showed the stuff in him before his fate, noting Quentin’s mother and he were glad he reached the front and had a chance to render service to his country.
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German planes strike U S Red Cross hospital in Paris
Paris July 17 two German planes participated in a deliberate attack on a U S Red Cross hospital late Monday night. An investigation led by Daniel T. Pierce for the Committee on Public Information found four hazardous devices dropped at about 11 o'clock, with no structures damaged. Harvey D. Gibson, American Red Cross Commissioner for France, requested the inquiry.
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American Units Improve Positions In France Front
From the Marne front near Chateau Thierry and Dormans heavy rain slowed operations. American and French forces counterattacked, gaining ground in Fossey and pushing back several German advances. Many German troops crossed back to the north bank during the night as fighting continued along the river.
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Germans Gain We Had Fine Three Miles in Day Speech
London dispatch reports renewed German drive toward Epernay with gains of over three miles, threatening Rheims supply line. American forces largely held, while French counterattacks reclaimed ground. General Gouraud praised troops and cited heavy enemy losses and tanks shattered by French defense.
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German Prisioners Killed by Allied Bombers Near Paris
Paris reports 94 German prisoners killed and 74 wounded when five German aviators bombed a prisoner camp near Troyes, thirty miles behind the French front. The attack lasted about one hour. two French guards were wounded.
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Foe Launches New Assault Along Marne and Rheims Front
German forces strike along a ten mile Marne front and advance near Rheims while Allied troops counter in the south of the river. Berlin reports 18 000 prisoners and 100 000 enemy losses as weather and heavy fighting shape a protracted battle. Allied lines hold firm with Italians launching a counter thrust near Paurey.
Heavy Cannon Fire Reported by Both Sides Along Marne
Report from Orange dated July 17 describes extraordinarily heavy artillery on both sides along the Marne front between Chateau Thierry and Dormans. South of the Marne lines wavered for a day, with indefinite outcome. East of Rheims American troops hold positions. signs of further activity appear. In Vaux west of Chateau Thierry conditions were normal as German forces recovered from prior defeats. American negro troops help hold the Allied line against the fifth German offensive. they requested permission to take over part of the line.
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