Record flight to Kelly Field 2 completed
Lieutenant Bartlett completed a 3000 mile air journey from Chicago to Kelly Field facing wind and rain. He endured a 35 minute stall at 6000 feet, using instruments to maintain position, then landed safely despite storms and Ozark mountain weather. He denies seeking records, crediting safety and homeward arrival.
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Chicago
Kelly Field
Frank Mr. Bartlett
Bartlett
Duesday
Scott Lied
Velleville
Park Field
Memphis
Tenn
Kelly Viekt
Lieutnant Bartlett
Chanute Wield
Rantoul
Jil
Scote Field
Belleville
Scott Field
Mémphiy
Oun
Vaught
Ozark Mountains
Ebert Wield
Lonoke
Ark
Post Wield
Fort Sill
Oklo
Kelly Kiell
Senator Tillman Dies in Washington After Stroke
United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman dies at his Washington home from a cerebral hemorrhage following a stroke last Thursday. The 24 year Capitol veteran and naval affairs chairman collapsed after a long career as a leading South Carolina figure and ardent big navy advocate. Congress adjourns to honor him and a funeral committee will accompany his body to Tren ton, D C.
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Congress
Washington
Big Navy
Washington, D. C
United States
Benjamin R. Tillman
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Tillman
Ufe
Trenton
D. C
South Carolina
Witiman
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Willman
Tillman Partieusy
Uilusa
Lane
Oregon
Hasting
Wisconsin
Newlands
Nevada
Brads
Idaho
Hughes
New Jersey
Broussard
Louisiana
Stone
Missouri
Last Chance Notice for German Alien Women in San Antonio
German alien women in San Antonio who failed to register face imminent action as Chief of Police Lancaster orders immediate compliance under federal rules. Registration cards distributed July 6 to 11 must be carried at all times to avoid detention or deportation during the war.
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San Antonio
Votice Lancaster
Chive
Olegun
Lancasie
United States
Cabarets ordered closed in New Orleans after intergovernmental action
New Orleans cabarets were ordered shut at midnight Saturday and to remain closed until further notice after a conference between police officials and federal representatives. Superintendent Mooney issued the order at the request of the War Department amid raids on cabarets in the control belt. About two weeks ago federal officers and city police arrested several drunken women during the raids. German leaders oppose timetable for general election and a Reichstag bill is disputed in Amsterdam, with alignment around the war and lifelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pederzl
Sus
Pativs Mooney
Ware Department
I London
Dari
Reichstag
Geo
Labor Director Moves Offices to San Antonio
LABOR DIRECTOR MOVES OFFICES TO SAN ANTONIO. HW. OW. Lewis of Smithville, chair man of the Labor Committee of the State Council of Defense, United States Labor Director for Texas, and head of U S Labor Re serves, relocates to San Antonio making it the headquarters for his departments. He will occupy the Bedell building and staffing will rise from about 40 to roughly 80. The move aligns with rail access and proximity to the State Council of Defense headquarters, under Judge HV Carl. Carl appointed George C L Walther as Vexar County elite for the work. Districts covering sixteen northern counties including San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and El Paso are noted with various district supervisors listed.
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HW. OW. Lewis
Smithville
State Council of Defense
United States Labor
State of Texas
United States Labor Reserves
San Antonio
Bedell Building
Dager Department
Lewis
Carl
Unne Peingiy
San Antonia
Cael
Vexar
George CL Walther
Walker
Fudge Cart
A. Slaw
Tex
Bea
Woodhead
Beaumont
Bradfield Tenders
Kirkpatrick
McKinny
B. Oh. Koight, Orthis; Do 1 Astin Brrany
Levis Adenes
Alvestens
Charles Maurphy
Houston Y AL Meludden
Wham
D.C
Chidings
Bronk
Dutch cabinet to resign and hand over to Queen
Rotterdam reports the Dutch cabinet will submit its resignation to Queen Wilhelmina tomorrow, with Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant noting the move. The parliament and government faces a transition as the queen awaits formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Quieen Wilhelmini Temerrow
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Court
Weather Forecast From The Lone Star State
The forecast notes rising temperatures and fair conditions with a chance of rain. Winds come from the east, and the text mentions warmer readings inland with a cooler breeze near the coast.
Weather notes parsed for tourist use and temperatures
Fragmented OCR fragment lists temperatures for several locations with unclear wording. It mentions Washington and others with highs around 88 and lows around 24, 68, and 69 degrees. The text hints at hourly wave temperatures and daily ranges but is garbled and lacks coherent structure.
Americans Take Vaux village in France with 540 prisoners
In coordinated action with French forces, American troops captured the village of Vaux near Chateau Thierry and La Roche wood, taking 540 prisoners. The operation, planned by American staff, used detailed maps and marked photographs, facing heavy German artillery and limited resistance except at one point.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
France
Vaux
Chateau Phierry
la Roche Wood
Eyvery
Wlanz
la Roche
Barrage Proves Effective in World War I Action Near Chateau Thierry
Special wire reports describe American artillery and infantry operations west of Chateau Thierry on July 4. U.S. forces bombarded the village of Vaux and surrounding positions with American guns, destroying houses and driving out German defenders. The barrage began at 6 am and continued through the afternoon, culminating in a rolling creeping barrage that aided the advance toward Triangle and Bois Clermauts as planners anticipated decisive gains. Prisoners numbered over 1,000, including ten officers, with German fortifications and caves mapped for targeted destruction. The operation showcased American artillery coordination and air defense against enemy aircraft.
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KY Edwin Lb. James
Mas
New York
Phines
San Antono
Maine
Vaux
Tots de la Roche
Chateau Thierry
Sreilerie
Shiplet
Esches
Hill 204
Triangle
Bois Clerembauts
Aris Road
Germany
Chateau ‘Thierry
Mts
Sone Little House
America
Vas
West Virginia Soldier Marries In San Antonio Through Home Folks
Sergeant Matt Kilcoyne of the 64th infantry met Olive Moore of Smithfield West Virginia through The Light's Home Folks column in San Antonio. The romance began last January as Kilcoyne, stationed at Leon Springs, used the Home Folks network to find his West Virginia roots. A June wedding followed at the Moore home with fourteen West Virginia friends visiting before army orders sent most overseas. Kilcoyne wrote thanks to the Home Folks editor for helping unite the couple and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light
Sergt
Matt Kilcoyne
Leon Springs
San Antonio
Texas
West Virginia
Smithfield
W. Va
San Anno
Moore
Tessora Street
Hive Moore
Entunin
Wileayne
West Viginia
Olive Moore
Dughter
Soret
Kilcoyne
Int Waren
Kileayne
Kilcayne
Cupid
Tyne
Kay
Record Launching of Ships Thursday on the Pacific Coast
San Francisco witnesses a major ship launching event with Charles M. Schwab and Charles Tez overseeing the scene. Officials say yards must boost effort if needed, while Pershing reports satisfaction with U S wartime aims as Shipping Board plans two merchant launches in July.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Cal
Charles M. Schwab
Emergencleet Corporation
Charles Tez
Ban Pray Isea Erdiy
Schwab
City
Army
Army and Marine casualty lists dated July 2 referenced
The Washington dispatch reports casualty tallies: 18 killed in action, 45 wounded severely, 6 missing in action, plus others by disease or accident. A Marine list notes fatalities and wounds with one notable exception, Morris Thuttles of San Marcos listed as killed in action. Boise authorities barred Cy Townley, president of the Non-Partisan League, from speaking at Boise’s state convention opening today.
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Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Morris
T)huttles
San Marcos
Townley
Boige
Idaho
Boisa Waho
Hi. Hayes
Cy Townley
League
Boise
Propeller Accident Fatally Injures Lieutenant
Lieut. Arthur Parsons of Gloucester Massachusetts died after being struck by his propeller while examining it. The fatal injury occurred this afternoon in Fort Worth Texas on July 3 after the prior day accident.
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Cort Worth
Tex
Arthur Parsons
Gloucester
Mass
Found Dead In Room At Madison Street Home
Ferdinand Groos, 38, son of the late Ed Groos, was found shot dead Wednesday at his home 800 Madison Street by his brother Will. A revolver and one empty shell lay nearby. An inquest was held. Groos had recently retired after a stroke last August, lived under a physician's care, and had been despondent over health. He was unmarried and survived by two brothers and two sisters Mrs Chinn Rennett Miss Anna Groos Lieut Rudolph Groos and Will Groos. funeral expected Thursday.
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Ferdinand Groos
Ed Groos
Madison Street
Will Groos
Dge
Ben Visk
Groos
Gros National Bank
Battle Creek
Mich
Chinn Rennett
Anna Groos
Liewt
Rudolph Grops
Will Grows
Noo Fiwil
Hye
New Call for Nurses From Washington Command Center
A nationwide request seeks 25 000 nursing students for training amid wartime needs. The appeal, issued by Surgeon General Weirens, Dr Rupert Blue, and national defense leaders, calls women aged 18 to 45 to enroll and be ready through April 17, with enrollment set for July 28, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
We CL Gorens
United States Army
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health
T. D. Davison
War Councile
American Red Cross
Pranttia Martin
General Mediical Board
Council of National Defense
Ata Howard Shaw
WOUNDED ARE SLAIN IN SERBIAN DISPUTE NEAR PRIZRE
In Washington the Serbian Press Bureau released a dispatch about Serbians wounded and refugees near Prize, denounced by Bulgarians in a likely conflict. A separate note reports the Comptroller of the Currency asking banks about conditions as of June 28.
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Washington, D.C
Explosion Wrecks TNT Factory Leaves City in Shock
A powerful explosion at the Split aa West of the city damaged the plant of the Semet Nor vay Company killing scores and injuring many. Fire and collapse destroyed buildings as fire preceded the blast by minutes. Police, ambulances and hospitals grappled with hundreds of victims and a damage estimate tops 4,000,000. Authorities reported numerous casualties, with bodies identified by revolvers and keys amid a chaotic scene. An investigation is to be conducted into the cause amid rumors of arson.
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Wondthy Boie
Cnet Senet -Solvay Company
Split Aa
Nwo
Split
Rack
Cifteouw
Geent Munitions Establishment
Patramen
Roeck
Talantomobil
Women to Be Agents in Ticket Offices Across Cities
Washington July 3 The railroad administration has broadened the practice to hire women in several cities to sell tickets and operate consolidated city ticket offices. Students completing a short course will receive salaries equal to men on the same work. The program already includes women in ticket offices in New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wis. man sentenced in murder case at Milwaukee court
In Tuakesha Wisconsin on July 3 1 1939 Robert a local veterinarian pleaded guilty in district court to murder and was sentenced to one year in the Milwaukee house of correction. The case followed a trial of Grace who faced charges from the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy, Roberts
Hee
Wis
Robert
Tuakesha
Tadiay
Milwaukee House of Correction
Grace
Mursider
Milv Trrvidl
Kaiser's Iron Crosses in American Troops Adorn Chests
German emperor has distributed iron crosses among American forces west of Hill 204, sent via prisoners who carry them as trophies. Many captured soldiers report receiving crosses, treating them as symbols of praise. One prisoner, speaking good English, recalls a vivid battle and gratitude for being spared, noting American troops fought fiercely.
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Associated Press
Hill 204
Germany
Allied and German actions across the Marne region
The American and French forces report gains near Vaux and Moulins Sous-Toutrent while repelling German counterattacks. British troops surrender ground near Albert as German efforts to recapture advance positions intensify. Italians gain ground on Monte Grappa and east of Asiago, taking hundreds of prisoners. German command reshuffles follow setbacks as forces move toward the Murmansk coast.
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Monte Grappa
Srenta
Diave
Rive Rs
Brenta
Asiago
Otto von Below
Vield Marshal
Arz von Straussenburg
Krause
Erman
Winnish
Mueiansk
Russia
Murmansk Ihway
Heavy losses reported in action near Chateau Thierry
Washington dispatch reports a German regiment nearly annihilated as American forces stormed Vaux Bois de la Roche and surrounding woods. The front extended about a mile and a half with heavy enemy casualties, captures included machine guns and other material, while two squadrons from Allied air units suffered losses northwest of Chateau Thierry.
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Washington
D. C
Pershing
Corman
Vilage
Viux
Boise de la Roche
Chateau-Thierry
Chateau ‘Thierry
Vaux
Bois de la Roche
Outanada
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South
Ator Tillman
Lancaster
War Department
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Weather Porecast
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Eral Tien
Instat
Vaue
Sergeant
Mes
Matt Kilcovae
Etems
Pershing Lin
Har- Hex
Shipping Board
Kinneil
Amareni
Sme
Na Gonal
TNT
Syracuse
Schoels
Viehels
Kaiser
Ang
Ute Associated Press
Petain
Moulins
Sous
Oise
Aisne
Bousincous
Albert
Tesny
Mande
Soissons
Chateau
Thieery
Paris
Millery
Vlcers
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