Americans Safe on French Soil Arrival of First Expedition
Notable dispatches report the first American expeditionary unit led by Maj. Gen. William Sibert arriving safely at a French port with no casualties. Maj. Gen. Pershing praised the troops as healthy, well cared for, and in high morale as they disembarked amid French celebrations and formal receptions.
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Associated Tress
William ©. Sibert
Gleaves
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
France
Pershing
Debarkation
Americans Land on French Soil Amid Heroic Welcome
American troops arrived on French soil to a rousing reception in a port city, setting up tents near the dock within an hour and writing home about a safe voyage through German U-boat danger. Pershing and officers met French leaders and later joined a luncheon with Admiral Gleaves as the combined American forces prepared to fight alongside French troops.
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Forrest
United Press
America
Germany
United States
Army Y. M. C. A
Gresser
Pershing
Pelletier
Staf
Constantin
Paris
Sibert
Gleaves
Navy
Germans Plunge Again At Verdun In Futile Drive
United Press dispatch from New York details renewed German assaults on Verdun as Lens falls toward British lines. Crown Prince leads troops against Dead Man's Hill, while French counterattacks seize ground around Avion and the Souchez river. Austrian losses mount around Mount Origara as both sides battle for the summit.
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United Press
New York
Germany
Lens
Verdun
Paris
Nead Man's Hill
Haig
Chemin-les-Dames
Laon
Hindenburg
London
Souchez
Lena
Aid
Avion
Bleu di 'Lauvette
Fameard
Dead Man‘s Hill
Dead Man's Hill
Pichey
Dead Man's Bill
Cerny
la Rovette
Avoncourt
Dead Man's Hi
Champagne
Navarin Farm
Hill No 304
LaBovette
Chemin Des Dames
Austria
Rome
Mount Origara
War Office
Ferochy
Origara
Adger Towns Go Dry In Wisconsin Liquor Vote
Madison leads dry shift as numerous towns vote to prohibit liquor. Wet supporters faced losses across 21 cities and counties with Baraboo Bayfield and Whitewater among affected communities. UPI reports show widespread change to dry status amid regional protests and celebrations.
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Madison
Tro Déren
Toniz
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Baraboo
Bayfield
Ailenton
Titian
Fairwater
Fort Allinson
Hancock
Automobile Stolen Amid Bicycle Theft Wave
A car owned by Joseph Schick of Escatehba Mich was stolen by joyriders during a string of bicycle thefts in Fond du Lac. The vehicle was found this morning on Main Street.
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Ries
Fors du Lac
Br United Prean
Fond ‘du Lac
Win
Joseph Schick
Escatehba
Mich
Main Street
Callahan Walks Plank After Release in Pillsburre Case
United Press reports Jimmy Callahan was given walking papers after a failed contract ending October 18. The article notes Hane Warner served as the image of the main executive, with speculation about Callahan’s successor and potential move to Wagner.
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United
Shan Releaas
Wnt
Jommy Callahan
Hane Warner
Callahan
Wagner
French Armored Cruiser Kleber Sunk After Mine Off St Mathieu
The armored cruiser Kleber struck a mine near Point St. Mathieu on a Wednesday and sank. Three of the crew were lost, and the remaining crew was 53. The ship hailed from Paris and carried a main armament heavy enough for coastal defense.
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NRE Associateg Preaap
Paris
Dene
Offtal Anbooncement Tac
Kleber
Point St. Mathieu
Jfcem
Kicherer
Dakar
Africa
Brea
Wisconsin Gubernatorial Field Grows as Several Candidates Emerge
Gubernatorial prospects in Wisconsin expand with La Follette supporters mulling Lieutenant Governor Dithmar or Assemblyman Rosa as likely nominees. Senator Roy Wilcox, Bray, Piatt Whitman, and others rumored to enter. Whitman supporters expect Philipp not to run for a third term.
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Roy Wilcox
Bray
Piatt Whitman
Whitman
Philipp
Iwillie M Lean Body Found Near Pier After Storm
The body of Willie M Lean, son of a Superior sailor, was found clinging to a submerged projection near a pier after an electric storm. He had been missing since noon June 21, with salvage efforts ongoing by volunteers and crews. His father believes a water taxi carried him away during the storm. The search continued as authorities prepared a shipment opening in Sovana, Hil.
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Associated Pros
Superior
Win
Ife
Sovana
Hil
Boy Rescuer Seeks Carnegie Hero Medal for April 1916 Rescue
Jay Lett of this city is applying for a Carnegie Hero Fund medal after rescuing almost twenty passengers from the Wah Ne Tah Jr when it caught fire on Lake Butte des Morts off Almome Country. Lett towed by his 25 foot motorboat alongside the burning craft and saved all but five passengers. Recognitions are sought by Charles Dellerich Edward Ohm G T Borman and others with a petition signed by fifty to sixty people and city county officials. The incident occurred April 21 last year.
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Carnegie Hern Fund Commission
Pittsburg
Jay Lett
River Foraman
Tame Lumber Company
Wah Ne-Tah, Jr
Lake Butte Des Mors
Almome
Sherman Freeborn
West Algoma Bar
Charles Dellerich
Edward Ohm
Butte Des Morts
G. T. Bormann
Oellerich
Pittsburr
Lett
Vilas elected to Wisconsin State Board of Education
Madison resident Charles H. Vilas was elected to the state board of education to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Gilbert E. Seaman and serve a two year term. Theodore M Hammond of Wauwatosa was also elected, with Dr. C. H. Yuasa of Madison as president and Prof. H. J. Thorkelson and M. C. McCaffery named business manager and secretary respectively.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Charles H. Vilas
State Board of Education
Gilbert E. Seaman
Milwaukee
Vilas
Seaman
Theodore M Hammond
Wauwatosa
C. H. Yuasa
H. J. Thorkelson
M. C. McCaffery
Philipp Approves Bill Recreating Wisconsin Industrial Board
Madison June 20 Governor Philipp signs a bill changing the personnel of Wisconsin’s industrial board of education. The nine member board will include three employers, three employees, and three farmers, with the state superintendent serving ex officio. The board may accept federal aid for industrial education. The measure is a Bras substitute. The governor also approves aid for soldiers' dependents.
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Industrial Board
Madison
Wis
Philipp
Industrial Board of Education
Congress
William Bras
Town saved by automobile fire company
Gramm Wye near Laramie was saved from destruction by a village fire team that rushed to the blaze in automobiles. The swift response kept the fire from consuming the town and its buildings.
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United Press
Laramie
Gramm
Wye
Here
Volent
Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Society elects officers at Milwaukee convention
Poesehl of Milwaukee was reelected president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Society. Other officers chosen included first vice president J B Sehwanberg of Wausau, second vice president F W Mueller of Oshkosh, third vice president A C Otte of Grand Rapids, secretary BE B Raeuber of Milwaukee, and treasurer Henry Rollman of Chilton.
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Possehl
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Wis
Poesehl
Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Society
Ite
Visiows Firat
J B Sehwanberg
Wausau
F. W. Mueller
Ozhkoeh
A C Otte
Grand Rapids
B. Raeuber
Henry Roll
Man
Chilton
Woman Suffrage Leader Promotes Fruit Drying Effort
Mrs Runer Hughes, agricultural chairman of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party, aims to mobilize interested women in dehydration of melia and ane. She is wife of a site, an expert in this branch and conservation, organizing rehydrating commissions in every county to support government food commerce for counties and allies.
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New York State Woman
Hy County
Index of Today's Paper Highlights Local News and Events
The Northwest ern lists several items including Red Cross contributions expected next Monday, hundreds of names to report, a $1 subscription noted, and various notices such as church anniversaries, coal prices, and upcoming sermons. Highlights cover shipbuilding, elections, and regional notices across multiple sections.
Brazil Joins Allied Effort as Greece Moves Toward War
Brazil's navy cooperates with the U S fleet in South Atlantic waters to hunt German submarines and protect merchant ships. discussions in Rio de Janeiro consider formal war declaration. Greece recalls diplomats, mobilizes forces, and faces likely German war declaration amid Venizelos split and Macedonian campaign plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herun
Brazi
Rio de Janeiro
Frazil
Europe
Oshkosh Joins Green Bay in Belgian Mission Celebration
Proclamation announces Oshkosh accepts Green Bay invitation to join North eastern Wisconsin in welcoming the Belgian mission on Tuesday July 3 in Green Bay. Citizens invited to attend by train with Arion band. parade planned to honor Belgium for wartime support and to show Wisconsin hospitality.
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Oshkosh
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Arion
Gues Nation
Noti
United States
Belgium
Explosion Destroys DuPont Plant in Trinidad Colo
At the DuPont de Nemours Power plant in Augusta, 25 miles north, an explosion wrecked the press and coining mills. Four men died, Supt. Joseph Jeandel and three workers instantly, a fourth worker fatally burned. The plant had been running at double normal capacity of 700 barrels daily. Cause attributed to extreme pressure in the press room. no signs of arson.
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Nady Seeeres
Renee ‘Trindad
Colo
DuPont de Nemours Power Company
Augusta
Here
Joseph Jeandel
Algoma Country Club Golf Schedule and Events
The Algoma Country Club hosts the first dinner of the social season as the Daly Cup second round nears completion. Pairings include Dr C iims with Luther Davies and others. The one club medal play allows scores up to Monday. A big golf program is planned for Wednesday July 4 with cup semifinals a flag tournament for women and nine holes for the Chase Cup in the afternoon. A mixer two ball four come with one ball handicap is described. A dinner decision may set luncheon versus dinner for Independence Day.
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Algoma
House
C Iims
Luther Davies
George E Willams
N. Cameron
Htl Harness
George Nevitt
Charles Nevitt
W. E. Pollock
Independence
Green Bay to See Special Interurban Car Ride
Arnold of the Eastern Wisconsin Electric proposes a special interurban car for Green Bay on Tuesday, April 3. The plan would carry about fifty passengers in a rapid, fixed-time trip and return after the hats are ready. Polliam and the party would conduct the tour in a personal capacity, with potential council approval forthcoming.
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B.ow. Arnold
Wisconsin
Haa
Green Bay
Arnal
Commission Council
Peresnalic
Hedney J.P Polliam
New Era for Minneapolis Opens After Four-Year Build
The city of Minneapolis plans a formal ceremonial opening for a long delayed project after four years of construction. Officials say the unveiling will mark a milestone in local development and reflect years of effort by the community and contractors.
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United Tres
Manneapeha Minn
Jwne
Prohibition Fight Shapes Early Food Bill Action
Washington reports indicate dry senators and representatives seek to shape the food bill by pressuring to remove provisions on beer and wine production. The president’s stance aims to keep beer and wine manufacturing out of the restrictions, potentially enabling Senate passage by early next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Anti-Saloon League
James Cannon
Anti-Saloom League
United Press
Washington, DC
Chamberlain
Wilson
Borah
Idaho
Unis
Ctrs
Moose Organize League in Fox River Valley
United Press reports the Fox River Valley Moose organization forming a new society last night with delegates from Apricton Kaukauna Oshkosh and the city. Dietge for Mooseheart support was adopted and Charles W. Drer elected North Moose in the Mooseheart home project.
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Fox River Valley
United Press
Pand du Hae
Wis
Manesheart Legion of the World
Leval Onder
Moose
Apricton
Kaukauna
Oshkosh
Mooseheart
Monee
Charles W. Drer
North
Weathering a Wet Milwaukee Month Sets Rainfall Record
The Milwaukee weather bureau notes June and July brought unusually heavy rain. Forecaster states Sunday will be bright while rainfall in June reached near ten inches, the highest for any month since the bureau’s establishment. Forecasts warn cooler nights and active fronts moving through Wisconsin and nearby regions.
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Miwaukes
Was
Werther
Milwaukes Weather Bureau
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