Allied Forces Poised for Vigorous Counteroffensive
The latest official reports say American and French troops continue outflanking the Germans in the Chateau Thierry area and the allied attack spreads east and west. Secretary Baker signals confidence in a strong counteroffensive as German defense yields on a broad front from Soissons to Verdun. British forces maintain a wavering counterattack in the Channel sector keeping Germans on the defensive.
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Washington
Chateau
Thierry Salient
Baker
Foch
Soissons
Verdun
Channel
Teas
Hoover Arrives in England to Assess European Food
Washington Herbert Hoover the food controller reaches a British port after leaving Washington July 8 en route to London. He travels with Joseph P. Cotton James W. Belle George S Jackson and Lewis Strauss to survey the food situation in Europe and consider pooling supplies.
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Washington
Herbert
Hoover
America
London
Atlantic
Europe
Joseph P. Cotton
James W. Belle
George S Jackson
Grain Corporation
The
Food Administration
Lewis Strauss
Mr. Hoover
Government to loan to China with loan cancellation terms
Washington reports a US backed loan to China would be issued if all outstanding debts are canceled and loans shared among bankers of the United States Great Britain France and Japan. Details still under negotiation and cover a $10,000,000 loan recently advanced by Japan to entente bankers.
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Washington
China
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
American manufacturers form first foreign trade group
Forty four manufacturers with sales totaling about 100 million dollars authorize agents to push exports to Central and South America Cuba Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in a historic move to develop foreign trade.
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New York
Central
South America
Cuba
Porto Rico
Dominican Republics
Government mobilizes physicians for army and civilian needs
The government plans to take control of the medical profession to secure enough doctors for the army. It will distribute the remaining physicians to localities or services where civilian work is most needed, using enrollment to accomplish the mobilization.
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Washington
Coventry protests strain ministry munitions stance
Deputies in England report a dispute over a proposed munitions policy sparking unease in Coventry and other centers. The ministry of munitions warns of a potential serious situation as workers consider action that could disrupt home front production.
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England
Coventry
Ministry of Munitions
Ces
YANKS GRILLIANT FIGMT TO RESIST GERMAN OFFENSIVE
German forces attempted river crossings near Fousy with pontoon bridges as bridges were destroyed by French air attacks. Allied squads halted crossings and launched counterattacks, driving Germans back to the river after fierce fighting on both banks and along the southern front.
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Fousy
Sac
Geriens
Pell
Heims Brewery Closes in St Louis After Fuel Order
The Heim brewery ends 72 years of operation in St Louis, the first plant shutdown under Garfield coal order. More than 150 workers lose jobs, with expectations of more layoffs as others feel the impact. Ice shortages loom since breweries supply much of the trade and independent ice plants would be costly to run.
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St. Louis
Sgarfield
Heim
Wilson's Four Points Endorsed by Austrian Hungarian Premiers
A Vienna dispatch reports that Premier Wilson's four points in the July 4 speech were heartily approved by Austrian and Hungarian leaders. They say they stand ready to enter peace negotiations with all opponents.
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Vienna
Wilson
Express, Washington Reports February Net Loss Figures
Express in Washington shows a net loss of 945741 dollars for February, compared with 122911 dollars in the prior period. The report highlights ongoing earnings challenges despite operational efforts.
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Washington
Mooney Awaits Execution in San Quentin for 1916 Bomb Murder
Thomas J. Mooney, convicted of murder in the preparedness day bomb case, is to be sent to San Quentin to await execution on Friday, August 23. Sheriff approval came from Superior Judge Franklin A. Giffin, granting Mooney a day to arrange his affairs in San Francisco.
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Mooney
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
San Quentin Penitentiary
Franklin A. Giffin
Labor Situation Grim in South Dakota
South Dakota faces a serious labor situation as hundreds of workers leave the state while small coin crop ripening is delayed. Harvest has not begun in many areas due to adverse weather, says W. C. Boardman, head of the state government extension division.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
W. C. Boardman
President Signs Wire Control Bill For War Powers
The president signs the wire control resolution granting authority to seize and operate communications for the duration of the war. The measure empowers government action across networks to ensure wartime needs are met.
Marriage by Cable Links Couples Across Oceans
The ceremony united Goldie Anits Diack of Thurmont and Guy V. Lewis who was reportedly somewhere in France, with Frederick Molé and the other partner married by cable from across the Atlantic.
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Frederick, Molé
Atlanne
Mies Goldie
Anits Diack
Thurmont
Guy V. Lewis
France
Nebraska War Aims and County Developments Chronicle
War effort and agriculture dominate Dodge, Webster, and surrounding counties. Notes on wheat yields, coal storage, school building bonds, Liberty bonds guidance, and fuel shortages. Reports on Nebraska state and local actions affecting railways, nursing staff, and public works as communities prepare for winter shortages and industrial shifts.
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Camp Fremeent
California
Whter
New Draft
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Wi Iferd
Metcalfe
United States
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Webster
Gompeth
Secretacy
BR. Danielson
Federal Food Administration
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Charles Henderson
Kimball
Neb
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Theodore Barnes
Holdrege
State Board of Educational Lands
Lincoln
Moffat
Colorado
Kennedy
Franklin
Capital Board of Equalization
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County Boards of Equalization
Lincoln business leader to head State War Work Council drive
Charles Strader chosen to direct Nebraska’s fund drive for the War Work Council campaign this fall. The state quota is 1 120 000 for the third Liberty loan effort, supporting Red Cross and allied armies with about 15 00 000 for the war work. A meeting in Omaha will set final arrangements in September with the drive slated to begin in December.
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T. M. GC A
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Strader
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Henithqierters
Nebras
Abe
Fee
Dervber
Buried in France Remains of Youngest Roosevelt in War
The report confirms Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of ex President Roosevelt, died in action near Chambry France while leading a squadron over the Marne. He fell in combat after a brave attack and was buried with military honors by German troops near the crash site. Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt were informed by telegram of his injury and status.
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Amsterdam
Quentin Roosevelt
Wolff Bureau
Marne
Tabbornly
Chambry
Quentin, Roosevelt
United States Army
Bank Examiners Warn of Missing Bonds in Bethany Bank
Bank Examiner J W McClellan told Sullivan Depositors that funds raised for Liberty bonds at the Bethany state bank are gone and no bonds remain to distribute after the bank was closed last week. Subscriptions believed missing total about 20000 dollars and state authorities hint at severe bank distress with warrants possible for missing bank president J W Noble.
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Co. R. Patterson
Moultrie County
J. W. Noble
Submarine Attack Off Cape Cod Wounds Crew
An enemy U boat attacked a tow off Cape Cod causing the sinking of three barges and setting a tug on fire. The Catham aviation station planes circled the submarine forcing a brief submerge before it resumed firing. Forty one crew members including three women and five children escaped by lifeboats amid shell fire. Several were wounded, one seriously. John Botovich, an Austrian from the tug crew, lost his right arm near the shoulder to a shell.
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Boston
Cape Cod
Catham Aviation Station
Washington American casualties mount to twelve thousand four hundred ninety five
General March says the next thirty days will bring more casualty lists to American homes. Of the total 10 636 are in the army and 1 860 in the Marines. Last week 585 casualties were added. Army totals show 1 758 killed in action 656 died of wounds 1 376 died of disease 534 died of accidents and other causes 5 745 captured by the enemy and 79 missing.
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Washington
March
Mexicans Read About American Victory Stirring Excitement
Mexico City crowds gathered outside the American propaganda office as an extra German paper claimed a decisive battle looms and 1,250,000 German reserves would enter action within days, amid heightened war news.
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Mexico City
Convicts Start Smoke Fund for Soldiers at Great Meadows
Convicts at Great Meadows Prison form a smoke fund to aid American soldiers. Each inmate receives a pack supplied by the state of New York as they forswear tobacco for a month.
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Gien Falls
Great Meadows
State of
New York
Miss Slim and Miss Farleigh Discuss Weigh Loss and Cook
In a brief exchange, Miss Slim notes weight loss, and Miss Farleigh explains her trouble with the cook. Miss Slim suggests firing the cook, and Miss Farleigh says she will, once the cook weighs 175 pounds, before removing her from the household.
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Slim
Farleigh
Miss Slim
War Tested Marital Strains Prompt Humorous Exchange
In a brief exchange, a wife notes her husband’s traits endure during conflict while his collar button goes missing as usual, highlighting lighthearted patience amid hardship.
Young suitor’s horn ruse told by mother and daughter
In a light exchange, Mra questions Miss Redd about a waiting suitor in a car. The young woman defends her cautious romance, noting the suitor has been tooting for fifteen minutes while she plans to land him. Between 1901 and 1916 Canada saw 1,004 strikes involving 304,301 employees.
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Canadas
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