Allies Prepare For Another Teuton Smash In Europe
American troops on European front near July 41 numbered 251000, General March reports at weekly war council briefing. Allies plan western front preparations for another German assault while first million men move toward France. Attacks near Vaux and Somme praised for clever execution. Australian and American units drive, hold positions, and inflict heavy enemy casualties with tank support.
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Advertisers Assemble for World Convention Opening
The first division to arrive for the Advertising Clubs of the World convention reached San Francisco. New Orleans sent sixty delegates including ten women, aiming to win the 1919 event. Headquarters opened and a diverse crowd of ad clubs and officials from various regions were due to arrive. The convention opens tomorrow with an inspirational Berkeley meeting featuring shipbuilder Charles M. Behwab.
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Senate and Wilson Clash Over Wire Takeover Power
Washington wires report President Wilson pressed Congress to pass a resolution granting power to seize national telegraph and telephone lines before a planned recess. Senate leaders and Representative Borah criticized haste, while Martin argued the measure need not pass now and the president already has implied authority. House acted late yesterday. Congress planned recess until August 1, with ongoing debates on scope and timing.
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Immediate call for all new registrants to examinations
Local draft boards in Washington urged by Provost Marshall General Crowder to promptly summon all new registrants placed in class one for physical examinations. District and local boards will speed procedures to have fresh class men ready for August call to the colors.
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McAdoo Recovers From Throat Trouble After Yosemite Trip
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, with Mrs. McAdoo and Oscar Price, en route from Merced to Lake Tahoe after a two week Yosemite outing. He remains at Tahoe for several days before returning, recovering from throat illness that cut his vacation short.
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Better Wheat Yield In Western Canada Reported
Indications today point to a better wheat yield in Manitoba and Saskatchewan after general rains in the last ten days improved moisture. Alberta remains poor due to continued lack of rain. Western Canada’s total wheat yield is estimated at 275,000,000 bushels.
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Naval tour to inspect European war zone Navy ship
Associated Press says C-Chairman pad gett and other members of the loose naval affatex commiter will depart on a battleship next month to observe naval activities in the European war zone.
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American Spirit Praised In Famed Hamel Assault
A. P. reports American troops displayed fighting spirit aiding Australians in Hamel and Wakre woods. The commander praised volunteers for going over the top, noting light U.S. casualties. A wounded Chicago lad recounted his bayonet duel and regret at delay in notifying his sweetheart. He asked the correspondent to tell her he is well.
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Northwestern raises weekly price to twelve cents due to war costs
Amid wartime strain The Northwestern announces a carrier price of twelve cents a week starting July with annual options and mail rates. It cites tripled costs for news gathering white paper and postal increases, asserting readers will get more value than rivals and noting double AP and United Press coverage.
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Judge Gilles Dead Dean of Sheboygan Bar Dies at 63
Judge Simon Gilles, dean of the Sheboygan bar and former county judge, district attorney, and statewide figure, died in Sheboygan today at age 63. He was a Democratic party leader and a member of the common council supporting city takeover of a vigorous campaign effort.
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Evaders at Bismarck Urged Round Up Drive
National authorities urged a powerful drive to round up draft evaders in North Dakota. An official note from Washington stated Bismarck would be added as a delivery point for alleged slackers, per information received at Fort Snelling and the adjutant general’s office.
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Wheat crop saved in Dakotas after early rain
Rain began early and covered northern South Dakota and southern North Dakota, saving the wheat crop after days of danger from hot winds and low moisture. Experts say rain within forty eight hours was needed, and farmers report relief has arrived.
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Aberdeen
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North Dakota
German Troops Raid Repelled On Lorraine Front
Associated Press reports German troops attempted to raid the American sector in Lorraine near Xiveny and were repulsed. British and French front lines saw continued artillery activity around Villers-Bretonneux and Ancre northeast of Amiens with Australians and Americans contributing to gains. On the north Italian front Austrian forces attacked Porte di Salton and Chiediueva, but Italian units repelled the assaults as Vienna noted the Mare river battle continued with Austrians pushed back to their main line.
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Bank swindle suspect escapes train with cuffs
Tony Zalatorious, a clerk at the Chicago State Bank, was arrested in Glendive for complicity in a $10,000 swindle and abducting a North Dakota girl. He leaped from the North Coast Limited to escape, with handcuffs on him, as authorities pursued Klarnaus in connection with $31,000 looted from the Chicago State Bank and other arrests in San Francisco.
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Swanson Named Chairman of Senate Naval Affairs Committee
United Press reports Senator Swanson was appointed chair of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee, succeeding the late Senator Tillman. Swanson had served as acting chairman for months due to Tillman’s illness, continuing as the committee’s ranking member.
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Accident on Range At Camp Dodge
Second Lieutenant A McDonald of Grafton Iowa was accidentally shot at the rifle range on Wednesday. A board of officers will investigate the shooting and determine if death occurred.
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President Wilson seeks quick action on telegraph takeover
In letters to congressional leaders from Washington DC President Wilson urges passage of the resolution empowering him to seize telegraph and telephone lines before the summer recess. He and allies aim to press Senate action and avoid a recess without a ruling on the takeover measure.
Czar and Family Reported Murdered in Russia
Stationed dispatches claim that the former czar and his family including Grand Duchess Tatiana were killed. An official funeral service followed at Tsarkoye Selo with prayers for Nicholas Alexandre and Satan. The report appeared in Maxim Corky's Novaya newspaper, dated today from Petrograd.
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Roosevelt seeks return of Nobel Peace Prize fund
Washington D C Theodore Roosevelt asked Congress to return the Nobel Peace Prize fund he donated to foster industrial peace. He said it has never been used and he would spend it on war relief through the fed Crony Ve M C Knights of Columbus Jewish War Fund and other relief organizations.
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American Transport Sunk and Death by Shrapnel
Page notes a transport sinking with fatalities from shrapnel and reports on allied thrusts and wartime events. Mentions Purroy Mitchelts killed and aviation figures, along with market and wheat price mentions and a peace wait on Germany's move.
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Wreck Probe Promised After Columbia Disaster Findings
Reported by Asnaciatas Press survivors rushed to Peoria and Pekin hospitals as authorities promised a government inquiry into the excursion steamer Columbia sinking. Divers recovered 24 bodies, many girls aged ten to twenty, while nearly 100 others remained entangled in wreckage. the ship sank in seven minutes at 11:58 p.m. after buckling near shore.
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Conference Called by the President on Russia Situation
President Wilson convened a high level meeting with Lansing Baker Oneal and Admiral Benson to discuss Russia and possible American allied military action in Siberia. A map of Husnla was shown at the Witte base as naval officers joined the discussion. After a long hour, cabinet members left with no final statement issued.
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Rejection of Romanian Treaty Sparks German Peace Debate
In Amsterdam a harsh attack on the German Romanian peace pact is voiced by Dr. Cohn, a socialist leader, who says the treaty amounts to bartering for petroleum and railways. He asserts the Romanian deal mirrors the Ukrainian one and fails to secure lasting peace without military action.
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Two 40000 ton battleships to be built at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Secretary Daniels approved construction of two of the forty thousand ton battleships at the Brooklyn Navy Yards. The decision follows congressional authorization for the large warships and signals a major naval expansion.
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Stevens Pair United in A Grange Ceremony
At one o clock in the morning at the bride's home Mrs Ye Stevens 228 Merritt street LaGrange and Miss Alia Stevens of this city were united in marriage by Rev J W Greenwood in the presence of twenty guests. After a wedding dinner they left for their honeymoon and will be at home after October Lat LaGrange OS Mr Watatagh with the iuraner cachange on Chicige Che contented Mar ages a soft mattress.
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Disaster Strikes Illinois River Steamer Columbia
Submerged wreck of the Columbia near Peoria traps passengers after hitting a sand bar or submerged log. About 593 aboard. at least thirty bodies recovered with many more feared dead. Survivors rushed ashore to Pekin amid frantic scenes as coroner orders inquiry and Red Cross aids search efforts.
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Weather forecast for Wisconsin region and Great Lakes
Forecasts warn of cloudy tonight with warmer scales to the southwest portion of Wisconsin and unsettled conditions in the southeast. The Weather Bureau predicts cooler air over the lakes with possible showers near the lakes, followed by a more unsettled week with near normal temperatures in parts of the lake region.
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