Allied and German Actions Reported on Western Front
The war office announced German raids against Nivray in Lorraine were repulsed. Allied and American pressure near Villers-Bretonneux to Amiens yielded ground for the Allies, with Foch strengthening positions and capturing prisoners. Italian fronts show limited action with gains near the Brenta and the Adda valleys.
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Paris
Lorraine
Nivray
War Office
London
Germain
Villers-Bretonneux
Ancre
Amiens
Allied War Council Reaches Decisions After Seventh Session
Paris July 6 the Supreme Allied War Council held its seventh session Friday to review the military situation. Attending were Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George, along with French and British foreign ministers and senior generals including Foch and Wilson, with Pershing and Guillain among allied representatives. The meeting praised the Allied victory over Austria-Hungary and asserted it marks a turning point contributing to final victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Allied War Council
Red
Clemenceau
Taayd George
Orlande
Stephen Tiehon
A. J. Valfour
Viscount Milner
Baron Sonnine
Itneralixsine Foch
F Marrs
Henry Wilson
John de Pershing
Guillain
Versailles
Anny
Thas
Americans Win Air Battles Over Chateau-Thierry
Four American aviators Lieutenant Carlisle Rhodes of Terre Haute Indiana Lieutenant P Thompson Honeoye Falls New York Waldo Heinrich Granville Ohio and John Mitchell Manchester Massachusetts engaged six German aircraft northwest of Chateau-Thierry. One German plane was shot down and Heinrich is believed to have brought the enemy craft to earth. The patrol fought along the front at 4200 meters dropping to 2000 meters as the engagement continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Carlisle Rhodes
Terre Fiiate
Ind
P. Thompson
Honeoye Falls
Waldo N. Heinrich
Granville
Ohio
John Mitchell
Manchester
Mass
Chateau-Thierry
Heinrich
Oversee K O C Lawrence Arrives in Paris as Deputy
Overseas currency comptraller K O C Lawrence arrives in Paris as deputy overseas commissioner of the Knights of Columbus. He aims to boost activity among American expanders and aid the order's overseas outreach during the Taft era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, O. Murray
Taft
Vparix
Knights of Columbus
President Wilson Seeks Power to Take Over Telegraph Lines
President Wilson urged Congress to pass the resolution authorizing him to seize telegraph and telephone lines before the summer recess. He thanked the House for prompt action and pressed Senate support, as Democratic leaders prepared to brief the White House on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congressional Commerce Committee
Wilson
Congress
Sims
House Committee
House
Senate
Martin
Simmons
North Carolina
Representative Kitchen
White House
Americans Praise Fighting Spirit In Last Battle
A war dispatch describes American corps in a northern front engagement near Hamel village. Corporals and privates fend off German counterattacks, with one soldier killing multiple foes despite wounds. Prisoners admire American discipline and strength as Australian and American units advance with strong artillery support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uermans
Hamel
Sige
Tim Burt
Vairwood
Queenk
Germain Sun
Fix
Gormida
Nin
Rious
Sritish
Cromwell
France
Carlottenburg
Lita
Ley
NEW FIRE STATION ADDED TO TRAVIS DEPARTMENT
The Travis fire department gains Fire Station No. 4 with a machine and blacksmith shop for repairing apparatus. A crew of seven is supported by an upgraded engine, central station adjacency, and total manpower of 28 after past additions. Chief Engineer and assistant roles are created, with sergeants assigned to oversee equipment and fire marshal operations. The unit moves toward self sufficiency as mechanics join the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blarry
Collinge
Cnmp
White
Eniieer
Pred Huurvey
Ways for Battleships at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington July 6 two battleships of forty thousand tons each will be built at the Brooklyn Navy Yards Secretary Daniels approved the building ways there for this purpose The Senate adopted a plan to have the War Department and postal officials advise on troop movements and mail transport amid criticism of the current service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Washington, D. C
Congress
Daniels
Les
Washington
DB. C
Senate
Sutherland
West Virgin Republican
Westmaster
Johnson
California
Republican
American Patrol Rescues 700 Troops In Fog Near City of Vienna
An American patrol boat rescued 700 troops from the Canadian troop ship City of Vienna after it wrecked off the Atlantic east coast. The City of Vienna sank shortly after all personnel were removed, with the rescue achieved in thick fog.
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Boston
Mauss
City of Vienna
Vienna
Soldier Wounded in Accident at Camp Travis
Private Berry Rader of the Detachment Quartermaster Corps at Camp Travis was accidentally shot in the right leg Friday afternoon while using a file for target practice. The wound is not serious and doctors describe his condition as satisfactory at the camp base hospital.
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Berry Rader
Detachment Quartermaster Corps
Camp Travis
Berkbre
Minister Enters Race for Congress in Alabama Ninth District
Rev. A. J. Dickinson pastor of Tap usk Church of Birmingham files candidacy for Congress from Alabama Ninth District to succeed George Thuddleton. Dr. Chickindon also enters race in the Sixth district opposing Mr. Maddlestan.
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Congress
Montgomery
A. J. Dickinson
Tapusk
Church of Birmingham
Bia
Alabama
George Thuddleston
Chickindon
Maddlestan
Miss Rankin Seeks Republican Nomination for Senate
Miss Feanette Rankin of Montana announced yesterday she will seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat to succeed the retiring senator. Primaries are set for August.
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Rankin
Bernate
Washington, D. C
Feanette Rankin
Representati
Montana
Senate
Senie
Australians Break Through With Tank Assisted Push
Australian and American forces completed a rapid breakthrough near Amiens and the Somme valley. They captured hundreds of prisoners while sustaining light losses and received congratulations from the corps commander for skill and gallantry in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Villers Bretonnaux
Somme
Morrancourt
Haig Praises Troops In Somme Offensive
The article reports Field Marshal Haig sending warm congratulations to Australian American and English tank aided forces after successful moves south of the Somme. German prisoners and heavy enemy counterattacks are noted, with many enemy troops killed or captured and positions held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Miunrsday
Somme
Field Marshal Haig
UK THE NERVES Quickly beneficial for headache
UK THE NERVES is described as helpful for headache sleep issues digestion and general wellbeing with claims of rapid effect and wide health benefits despite unclear evidence or sourcing.
Obituary notices for Bishop Garan Jones Moore and Cook
Obituary notices list Lamar Bishop aged 63 at his home on Milan Street and Catarina Garan aged 63, along with Henry Clay Jones and Mary Clay Fores, detailing funeral plans, survivors, and burial sites in San Antonio. Also notes Jamie Roth Cook’s death and services in Lytle. Funeral directors Porter Loring and Hing McCollum listed with services.
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Lamar
Ais Milan Street
San Anetonie
Casthage
Monaktyre
Tie
Vieves-Hubinson Undertaking Company
Henry Clay Jones
Meary Clay Fores
Avenue D
Welook
Hfinois
San Antonio
Ele
Drathers
Cls
John Ul, Jones
Kansas
Katie Jodinger
Lydia Churchton
Toulon
England
Chicago
Paul Norause
Rockingford
Califnee
Lucy-McCollim Undertaking Company
Loselawn
Jamie Roth Cook
Jamie Vath Cook
T. Ta. Cook
Monterey Street
Sutirday
Lytle, Cox
Porter Toring
Ly Ue
Roosevelt Seeks Nobel Fund Return For War Relief
Theodore Roosevelt proposes Congress restore the Nobel Peace Fund he donated noting it was never used and could be redirected to war relief through the Red Cross and Jewish relief groups, Knights of Columbus and others. Wage increases announced for express company workers as George C. Vaytor confirms July 1 raises following takeover of rail express operations. Henry Fest seeks Republican primary support for County Commissioner Precinct No 1 in Boxar County.
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Washington, DD
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Nobel Peace Fund
Red Cross
VOM
COAL
Knights of Columbus
Wapress Company
New York
George C.vaytor
American Railway Express Company
United States
Boxar County
Henry Fest
Fest
Casualty and Missing List Reflects War Losses
A long list reports soldiers killed in action and missing in action, with names across ranks and states. It includes sergeants, corporals, privates from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and more, plus cases of wounded and died of disease. The document records airplane accident deaths and prisoners previously listed as missing, detailing multiple locations and units.
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Thomas W. Dismond
Rundgolph
Moss
Thomas Goolfellow
Leorla
Joseph A. Shauptaman
Bloomington
Atk
Joseph Downy
Pic
Muss
Tod
Gillett
Tampa
Francis M
Lesley
Atiswarp
Land
Ohio
Ernes A. Parsons
Wausau
Wilsi
Clyde ‘ Gillispie
Grand Rapids
Mitch
Saher William Allen
Brooklyn
N.Y
Josepic H
Kellenbach
Willagsport
Powilliam
B.linster
Aurora
Banes
T Adams
Evanston
Sinois
Johnny Ulyrick
Portsmouth
Leroy
Davis
Hopkins
William M. Mayes
New Berry
Kenneth Rutherford
Yonkers
Souel
New Derick
John
Edward PB
Julius Bruskin
Nunley
Josephy
Hanford
Hamilton
Charles J. Nedy
Paterson
N. J
Conn
McKinsey Pegg
Louisville
Leroy Cogleton
West Philadelphia
Ralph Harney
Fram Ingham
Miss
Louis KR. Ziegra
Beep
R ‘Onu
Joe D'Anna
New Miledorn
Pault
Fords Conn
Chester
Darman
Mount
Lew Ernest A.rene
New Haven
Connisford
Markle
New Flaven
J. Murray
Southington
George
Newton
Markford
Walter 4. Wolf
New Bedford
Mass
Howard van Campen
Haven
Kan
Richard J. Uartigan
Ross T. Madley
John W. Hadhey
North English
Alfred May's
Duntsyilie
Chauncey A. Norrly
Sitoona
Lalev
Btruit
Alton
Hlisenjai
Wises Beheanon
Withem
Morgan
Charles &.Thompson
Ravenwoud
Jkobert
Dondgine
Wyatt
Okla
Richard Magervouw
Tiland Rapids
Mich
Joseph A. Dargis
Alvnn
Jessie B. Currie
Talladega
Alu
Karley Purbin
Calo
Toby G. Glekson
W Uhmer C. Ehrstine
Dayton
C. Foss
Colona
Wis
Henry Fox
Chanoogw
Tent
William Garrieeh
Tas
Franklin A. Hoberlund
Middleton
Northmore
W. Hamill
Willem O
Wilbur F. Moore
Kye
Ray Ko Mosmer
St. Louis
Raymond FL
Munger
New York
Arthur. Murphy
Chicago
Harry E. Nelson
Enumelaw
Maurice T O'Neill
St. Lauis
Tohn
Rafferty
Cleveland
Ghia
Benum Eandolon
Cook Place
Fenn
Charles Siellys
Til
Carl Vermillion
Tndlan
Oolis
Ind
Gharles B. Weld
Chienno
Anselm B. Biner
Minneapolis
Minn
Lawsence V. Stevenson
Pittsburg
John P. Burns
Corning
Harling E. Major
Crescent
Chineae
Ralph Wright
Hibboetts
Ania
Flint
Lawson McV
Babhitn
Youngstown
Kentore E. Bankr
Tenge Md
Jamil Rels
Duluth
Minne
Tarry
Dindley
Paoli
Williem T Nolendr
Daeseph T. Guets
Edgefield
Carol Richardson
Cotevilla
Herbert J
Secor
Thauler
Pass
Mervyn C. Straw
Baltmore
Edear M
Jamestown
I.p
Waitimore
Marine Casualty List Delivers Casualties and Wounded
The report lists several service members with fatal and wounded outcomes from action. Names include Edward C. Puller and Walter K. Frazier among others, with locations and statuses indicating killed in action and wounded.
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Edward C. Puller
Navy
Walter K. Frazier
Bridgeport
Louis Chartiem
Chicaka
Incis
Edward BB
Cole
Brookline
Vates Ray FE
Cornablazer
Coorsetown
Baytan
Alta
Phillip
Uwoover
Sequire
Ola
So Vann Schavejay
Wate Rack
Atti
Corporal Warren
Pround
Austin
Soldier Collier Found Insane. Charges Dropped
A medical board at Camp Travis halted Private Arthur W. Collier’s court martial over assault and confinement escape charges after finding him insane. Collier, from the 1105th depot brigade, along with Private John Conley, attacked a guard while confined. Conley faces desertion charges and a 25 year sentence. Lonnie Jenkins’s threatening case is pending with findings not yet announced.
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Arthur W. Collier
Camp Travis
Tavane
Collier
Callier
Travis
Temlin Texas
John Conley
Conley
Colter
Lonnie Jenkins
Poteconnis
Ned
Espionage Charged Amid Smuggling Ring Alarms
United States Deputy Marshal Kibrell Priday announced arrests on charges of espionage illegal sales of narcotics and smuggling a diamond ring. Sir Antonio wes yar faced espionage allegations while James TBr bish and Benjamin R. Dina faced other counts. Each waived examination and await December grand jury actions with bonds set or posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
United States
Kibrell Priday
Sir Antonio Wes Yar
Wily Fore
Edwards
Awas
Jal
James Tbr
Bish
Nate Cotics
Hiss
Benjamin R. Dina Wh O
Cardinals Star Roger Tornsby Ordered to 1-A Draft Duty
St Louis Cardinals star Roger Tornsby, a Wort Worth born player, was ordered by Draft Board No 7 to report for essential civilian occupation in 1-A draft class under the provost marshal general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wort Worth
Texbidy
Roger Tornsby
Shertston
St. Louis Cardinals
Hornsby
Port Worth
British Losses Reported Amid Ongoing Week of Casualties
London reports that British casualties during the latest week reached a total of ITA80 with the aggregate figures detailing 17 336 losses across the period.
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London
Woman Explorer to Talk on Belgium at Park Concert
Mrs May French Sheldon who witnessed Belgium during the invasion and hospital scenes, will speak at Brackenridge Park this Sunday under War Can Service. The 72 year old American born but long resident in England will discuss Belgian experiences and her travels in Africa and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brackenridge Park
War Cane Community Service
May French Sheldon
Gt Rospital
San Antonovoral
J. Jo Parsnett
West
Maynie'ia “Avenue
Belsi Congo
Africa
Stantey
Stan King
San Ant Mis
Sheldon
Sevral Thousand
Molocks
Apurway
Apurwa
Nt Ross
Beleiuin
Film Folk Essential Classification Stir in Washington
In Washington D C Jake G moving picture players are classed as state theatrical performers by Provost Mc Crowder. The policy directs that actors musicians and other skilled personnel in moving picture productions be engaged in productive employment as part of prosecutions. The piece notes a focus on understanding future creativity and the actor’s craft.
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Washington, D. C
Jake G
Moving Picture
Provost McCrowder
Deni Hoards
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