German war report notes progress in western theater
Official German army dispatch from Berlin July reports favorable trench fighting north of Arras under heavy artillery fire and French attacks in Champagne repelled. It also cites air raids on Zeebrugge and Bruges, unchanged eastern positions, substantial June captures, and gains by Austro Hungarian and German units in the southeast including Crimea-like offensives near Kunicze, Lublin, and along the Vistula.
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Germany
Berlin
London
Arras
Champagne District
Rheims
Meuse
Vosges
Zeebrigge
Bruges
Belgium
von. Linsengen
Guila Lipa River
Kunicze
Luczynéc
Robinton
Lemberg
Udine
Italy
Lugano
Paris
Tyrol
Sorority Convention Opens at Danville
Phi Alpha Omepas representing chapters in forty states registered for the annual three day convention in Danville. Delegates were treated to a reception and dance for 150 young ladies. Tomorrow the convention will begin holding business sessions.
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Danville
Phi Alpha Omepas
Five Die in Oklahoma Storm Near Miami and Commerce
Five people were reported killed by a heavy storm that swept through northeastern Oklahoma near Ottawa county. Clifford Boyd, a young farmer near Miami, was struck by lightning beside his mother who survived. Two deaths occurred in Commerce, with two more unidentified bodies found buried under a wall near Miami. Crops and buildings suffered great damage while communications to the stricken area were cut, delaying details and confirmation of further casualties.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma i
Ottawa Coun
Clifford Boyd
Miami
Commerce
Zionist convention ends with plan for US Congress
Boston July 1 The Zionist convention adjourned after a week with a pledge to hold a national congress of Jewish representatives in the United States once the European war concludes. The aim is equal civil status for Hebrews and to pursue Jewish colonization by acquiring Palestine from the Turkish government.
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National Congress OF All Jews
United States
Boston
Palestine
Gov Dunne Delays Action On Censorship Bill
Springfield HL July 1 Gov Dunne today indicated that no action will be taken for several days on the motion picture censorship bill and reserved decision.
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Springfield
Dunne
Across The Great Divide shines at Orpheum in Quincy
The Oliver Players staged Across The Great Divide at the Orpheum yesterday afternoon to high praise calling it the best Western ever shown in Quincy. The coral stock pleased in roles written for each member with fitting scenery and a fine overall performance. The run continues through the week with a matinee priced for the public and Sunday matinees feature The Gift We Love with Miss Jessie Weems making her debut. Society night is expected Monday with a packed house anticipated.
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Oliver
Orpheum
Quincy
Far West
Jessie’ Weems
Frank Weems
King's New Life Pills Advertisement Copy
An old ad promises "AN EASY PLEASANT LAXATIVE One or two pills with a tumbler of water" for a smooth bowel movement. It claims no bad taste and quick relief, selling at 25 cents per bottle in original packaging through druggists.
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Kink
King
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Rebekah
Oklahoma
Congress
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E. M. Denny, Mgr
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