Americans Break German Lines in France Victory
Report describes American assault in France where intense fighting broke German defenses, capturing prisoners and advancing beyond trenches. Soldiers praised for advancing under heavy fire with artillery support, securing ground and taking several enemy positions as their lines penetrated forward.
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France
Leone
Patel
Hole Eteeneting
Fecke
Biles
Hiv
Tnt
Auvirteah
Vaux
OVER MILLION IN FRANCE. Wanna. -aere ten million Armorians soldiers have pane to France
fragmentary report claims over a million Armorians were sent toward France amid a Cortee pandemic era dispute between President Wilew and Secretary of War Maker. The text mentions dates around 1907 to 2008 and references evacuations and protections with many garbled details.
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Armorians
France
Wilew
Quililio Anly
Drnne
Ty G. T. VATS EXPLODE at Split Munk plant
Damaged report describes a blast at a Split Munk chemical facility near Syrarnay, with several workers injured and emergency crews responding. The explosion damaged nearby homes and shattered windows, while investigators assess the cause and extent of the incident.
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Syrarnay
N. Ymal Sonat
Sisteen
Senvt-Survey Company
Split Munk
Unclear historical damages reported in a fragment
Fragmentary OCR note mentions the Aetna company and large cotton destruction about 400000 pounds. No clear event date or complete details are readable. the text is garbled with misspellings and missing context.
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Aetna
Delay in Mailing Checks Explained War Risk Act Mixup
Washington reports a misunderstanding of the war risk insurance act by enrollees or dependents has caused delays in mailing monthly checks for settlements and allowances.
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Washington
Llandovery Castle Torpedoed by Germans With Loss of Nurses
The hospital ship Llandovery Castle, carrying 208 aboard including 80 Canadian servicemen and nursing sisters led by Sister Margaret Bragier, was torpedoed amid a voyage from Afghan lands to Canada and England. Only 24 reached shore as power failed and the ship sank after an explosion and fires.
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Mandovery Oaeile
Goes
PRT
Canada
England
Dondhal Core
Whine
Lyon
Aean
Lanndovery
Torpwdond
Ted Crones
Fonny
Sylvester
Envicu
Tere
Nursling
Margaret Mragier
Cameron Brazier
Nova Beotla
Llandovery
Neil
Salt Lake mining shops reach wage agreement after nine days
After nine days of talks among striking workers shop owners and Conciliation Captain Charles T Copel the Salt Lake mine machinery shops reached an agreement granting workers a one day wage increase following June 22 meetings and several conferences.
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Salt Lake
Miss Genevieve Reille War Visitor at Capital
Miss Genevieve Reille daughter of Baron Reille of the French high commission is counted among the most popular women war visitors to the United States capital.
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Genevieve Reille
Baron Reille
French High Commission
United States
Ten New Dry Docks Planned by Shipping Board
The Senate Appropriations Committee added twenty five million dollars to a pending sundry civil appropriation bill at the request of the Shipping Board to fund ten new dry docks in Washington.
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Washingtony
Shipping Board
Senate Appropriations Committee
Extension of Freight Rates Washington
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended by thirty days the deadline for railroads to file schedules of increased freight rates mandated by Director General McAdoo.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Continelon
McAdio
Army Draft Age Debate Ends in Senate Vote
Senate defeat halts immediate extension of draft age to 21. amendments to the army appropriation bill also establish an aircraft production board and shift draft quotas by class one, plus a neutral citizens exemption provision. passage of other amendments follows a broader debate on minimums and exemptions.
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Washington
Fall of
New Mexico
Senate
Muthor
Aircraft Production Corporation Board
Hitchcock
Nebraska
State Department
Italians Advance on Astago Plateau Take Monte di Valbelin
Italian forces breakthrough Austro Hungarian lines on the Astago plateau seizing Monte di Valbelin and 800 prisoners after repelling counterattacks. On the Brenta left bank they captured Sass Rosso north of Valstagna, while the Piave retreat hints at Allied demotivation following the June 28 west bank breakout.
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Rome
Astago
Monte di Valbelin
Dine
Germis
Brenta
Sass Rosso
Valstagna
Senate approves war army appropriation bill
Washington Senate passes a broad army appropriations measure granting twelve billion dollars for wartime prosecution and authority for the president to raise any army needed for final victory. No votes against the bill, which had been before the Senate for five days.
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Senate
Washington
Germany Accepts Invitation to POW Conference in Berne
Germany has accepted the invitation of the United States to send representatives to Berne Switzerland for a conference on August 6 with the American delegation. The meeting will discuss the general subject of exchange and treatment of prisoners of war.
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Germany
Washington
United States
Berne
Switzerland
Spirit of Revolt in Austria Paris Mutinies in Hungary
Mutinous outbreaks hit garrisons in Gyor and Pecs Hungary with about 2000 soldiers condemned to death. The disturbances are tied to broader revolts in Austria and Paris, signaling a wide spread unrest across the region.
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Austria
Paris
Gyor
Pecs
Hungary
Man Pleads Guilty in Wick Family Murder Case
John A. Winfield, a Black man from Parsons Kansas, accused of murdering three Wick family members last November 12, secretly arrived here Friday, pleaded guilty, and received a life prison sentence.
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Bla
Parsons
Kans
John A. Winfield
Egro
Wick Familly
Packers Charged With Profiteering From War Years
The federal Trade Commission reports widespread profiteering in basic commodities during 1915 to 1917. Meat packers Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy allegedly pocketed 140 million dollars amid price fixes and market manipulation. Flour mills also benefited as government pricing models spurred rising costs for consumers.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Armour
Swift
Morris
Wilson
Cudahy
Senator E. S. Johnson in First Senate Term Photo
A new photograph shows United States Senator Edwin E. Johnson of South Dakota in his first term. Von Kuehlmann is forecast to retain the German foreign secretary post as Berlin presses predict his continued leadership.
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United States
Edwin 8. Johnson
South Dakota
Senate
von Kuehlmann
Amsterdam
Berlin
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Suffrage Blocked by Filibuster Delays Vote
Washington report: The woman suffrage resolution, halted by an opposition filibuster, will likely not be brought up again before August as announced by Chairman Jones of the suffrage committee.
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Washington
Anv
Jones
Suffrage Committee
Wilson Advises Federal Control of Telegraphed War Effort
President Wilson approved a measure to authorize government control and operation of telegraph and telephone systems during the war. Representatives Aswell of Louisiana introduced the plan, with Baker Daniels and Burleson endorsing it. Postmaster Burleson warned of potential paralysis harming military efforts and urged swift action.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Congress
Baker
Daniels
Burleson
Aswell
Louisiana
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Sims
Gneral Burleson
Commercial ‘Telegraphers’ Union of America
German peace program outlined by Goerltie Count
The Nachrichten of Goerlite in Prussia cites Count Roon as presenting a German peace plan. It demands Britain surrender its war fleet, Gibraltar to Spain, Egypt and the Suez Canal to Turkey, and a $45 billion indemnity to Germany. Belgium and French territory would be surrendered.
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Paris
Great Britain
Germany
Gibraltar
Spain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
France
United States
Belgium
French
Goerlite
Prussia
Count Roon
House of Lords
Basle
Switzertaund
Bolsheviks Rely on Armed Prisoners in Siberia
Harbin correspondent reports 20,000 prisoners aid the Bolsheviki in Transbaikalia with 4,000 being Maximists. He claims the prisoners' support explains Bolshevik strength and their ability to be overthrown only with prison rebel backing.
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London
Siberia
Harbin
Daily Mall
Trans- Aalkalia
Maxynrs
Wilson Veto Delays Eight Hour Clerks Bill
President Wilson vetoed a legislative rider requiring government clerks to work eight hours daily. The measure stalled after the veto and provisions for $120 yearly salary increases to offset living costs were left unchanged.
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Wirrington
Manigress
Wilson
Netherlands to export potatoes to belligerents
The Hague announces the Netherlands will export potatoes to belligerent nations. The United States reports Holland intends to ship about 50 000 tons of potatoes to Germany, according to official notices disclosed Tuesday.
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Huns Food
Washington
Hague
Netherlands
United States
Holland
Germany
Conscription Plan Not Abandoned in Ireland Speech
London report states Viscount French, lord lieutenant, reaffirmed Ireland may still face conscription after issuing a proclamation calling for Irish volunteers. He spoke Wednesday, indicating no decision to abandon the broader policy.
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London
Viscount French
Lord Leutenant
Martial Law Expected in Austria-Hungary
Swiss dispatches report that due to the food crisis, martial law is expected to be proclaimed throughout Austria-Hungary at any moment.
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Austria
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Empire
American Army Unit Now in Italy
The first contingent of U S troops arrived in Italy on June 28, announced by General March. Bulk of combat troops will come from the western front with new regiments from the United States to fill their places. The Severnty-seventh National Army division, formed at Camp Upton and led by Major General Johnson, has taken a sector at the front.
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Italy
France
United States
Washington
General March
General Pershing
Baker
Inter
First National Army
Mareh
New York
Camp Upton
J. Franklin Bell
Johnson
U. S. Protests Mexican Oil Tax to Carranza
The United States on June 29 issued a solemn protest to President Carranza over Mexico's February 19 1918 decree taxing oil lands. The State Department called the tax practically confiscation or an unfair levy and cited Wilsons remarks on trust and peace to emphasize the demand for justice and fair dealing.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Wilson
Kerensky in England and a planned voyage to America
In London on June 26 Alexander F. Kerensky former provisional premier of Russia appeared unheralded and announced his intention to go to America He said he is certain Russians will soon fight again for democracy against German domination This event stirred official and diplomatic discussions across a wide range of circles
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Washington
London
Alexander F. Kerensky
Russia
America
Advocate 80 Per Cent Tax Spurred by FTC Report
Washington reports that FTC disclosures on profiteering will boost senators who favor taxing 80 percent of war profits. The strong stance signals a push in the capital to curb excess wartime gains and redirect funds to support postwar efforts.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Britons Down Thirteen Hun Planes on Western Front
London reports British aviators in aerial combats on the western front Friday shot down seventeen German planes and sent six others down out of control. Three British machines are missing as a result of the combat.
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London
Western Front
Americans Take More Prisoners In Allied Press
Washington report says General Pershing announced Saturday that American aviators captured 300 German prisoners and destroyed three German airplanes in ongoing operations. The communique confirms continued Allied advances with air and ground actions against German forces.
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Washington
General Pershing
Building Collapse in Sioux City Injures Dozens
A three story brick Ruff building at Fourth and Douglas collapsed at 1 30 Saturday afternoon. Initial reports estimate 10 to 20 dead with a score more injured.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Fourth and
Douglas
Y. M. C. A. Heroes Given Honors in New York
Acts of conspicuous bravery during wartime were recognized last week as Y M C A workers received decorations and citations. Cabled dispatches reported by Y M C A headquarters described commendations awarded for service under fire and displacement caused by the war effort.
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New York
Y. M
Two Airmen Killed In Texan Fort Worth War Loss
Lieutenant De Ravenall Jr of Washington DC and Corporal Ray T Canning of Cresco Iowa died at Hicksayfation when the air line fell in flames. The incident occurred in Fort Worth Texas during stationed duty.
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Fort Worth
Texas
de. Ravenall, Jr
Washington, D.C
Ray T., Canning
Cresco
Iowa
Hicksayfation
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