German Night Attack Targets French Lines South of Somme
British forces report progress on a broad front while the German night assault against French positions south of the Somme fails to seize La Maisonette amid heavy losses. German attacks reach toward Dinches and La Maisonette with attempted ground gains and artillery exchanges near Hill 84 on the Verdun front.
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Ny Apanevazey Nares Pats
Somme
Tiuchos
War Office
Anuniincest
Verdun
Neuse
Gren Ales
Thor
Litatauter Avil Chenots
Germans dispersed by Belgian troops on coast
An official Belgian statement says Belgian forces landed at Linke Victoria and inf. seven hour engagement on July 7 dispersed German forces advancing from Havre. The German commander was taken prisoner and several enemies were injured in the action reported by the Belgian wireless office.
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Havre
Prince
Linke Victoria
Dry League Opposes Henry Baker Appointment in Washington
Henry Baker of Virginia, head of the Went Vieyinle Society in District of Colwill, named by the secretary of war Newton D. Baker for a leadership post. Uncertainty remains if the Washington Anti-Saloon League will oppose the nomination. Supporters doubt confirmation will proceed and note Baker’s prior service and ties to excise board investigations.
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Henry 3. Taker
Wal Virginia
Went Vieyinle Society
Colwill
Nis
Wxila
Pacer
Meg Baker Town
Newton D. Baker
Mr Baker
Andrew J (Cy) Ocuimmings
AntiSaloon League
Sdey
Pst
Liha
Jinuher
General South
Excise Board
Benule
German War Operations Statement Reported
A garbled German war operations bulletin notes artillery activity on both sides of the Somme with heavy attacks by British and French forces replicated in other fronts. A Monticello resident, George A. Custer, is said to have dismissed rain and blackberry pie visions before going to the fields, an odd local anecdote amid the wartime text.
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George A. Custer
Monticello
Guirge A. Custer
Harrison
Momicella
Eine Arqind
Cuter
Helds
Mr. Cuter
Chater
Hineb
Roger Casement Sentenced to Death in Treason Trial
In London on July 19, Sir Roger Casement was found guilty of treason by the Court of the King’s Bench after his appeal against the Ipwon court verdict. Lord Chief Justice Reading sentenced Casement to death with a possible further appeal to the House of Lords only if the Attorney General certifies a point of exceptional public importance.
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London
Court of Criminal
Roger Casement
Ipwon
Sehich
House of Lords
Examinations for West Point officer appointments in 1800 vacancies
Washington July 18 Examinations for lieutenant appointments to fill about 1800 vacancies will occur August 21 for graduates and other classes. Candidates include Oilers reserve corps militia officers and civilian qualifiers. Physical examinations remain, while about 300 candidates have applied so far with hopes to reach 1000 or more.
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Washington
Unis Yehr
West Point
Oilers Reserve
Cmps
Wage increase for tonnage men at American Sheet and Plate
A Pennsylvania plant raised wages for tonnage workers, following earlier boosts in February and May. The total year increase reaches about 19 percent, with the eight percent rise lifting annual pay. Bad roads and rain hinder plans for Good Roads Day and ongoing work.
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Ated Mea Bharon
Withdrawn orders to recruit band for Second West Virginia regiment
Objections from officers of the First regiment West Virginia National Guard led to the withdrawal of orders for Harvey L Gregory chief musician of the First regiment band to recruit a band for the Second regiment. Consensus among officers and men favored the Second regiment recruiting its own band.
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Harvey L. Gregory
Tani
West Virginia National Guard
Harvey l Gregory
Department of Agriculture Reports on Parm Tractors
A report based on hundreds of farmers using tractors highlights main advantages: speed and acreage coverage, reduced need for hired help, and deep plowing even in heat. It favors smaller, affordable models like the Duckeye Junior for farms up to 450 crop acres and notes many tractors were in use nationwide last year.
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Department OF Agriculture
Houston
Anderson
Ind
Villa and Crosses Flee Before Carranza Advance
July 14 from Durango reports Villa forces crossed the canyon before Carranza sweep. Villistas head toward Teneminas about 120 miles south of Para, with Gen Flendy noting Loyalist troops have wiped out rebels near Sierra Hayulahle. Trevino says reports of U.S. detection of Villa plans are unfounded.
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Anunciguan
Mexico
Treyine
Geneal Lute
Matin Villa
Para
Flendy
San Peanctica de Burla
Henitaduares
Chihudhua
Sierra Hayulahle
Wal ‘Trevino
United States
Polk 15 Seen in Washington Amid Talks on Settlement
In Washington on July 18 Acting Secretary of Police discussed with Mexican ambassador Arredonda a tentative plea for settling differences. A joint international commission was mentioned as the path forward during talks before a White House meeting.
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Washington
Bulsca Arredonda
Senate
Arate
White House
Mtr
Arredindy Bass
Ple Shows Surge in Poliomyelitis Deaths and Cases
New York July 14 After health officials claimed opium the paralysis outbreak under control the disease surged. The Health Department’s Bulletin shows an Increase of about 100 percent in deaths and over 40 percent in new cases in the past 24 hours ending Monday 1 o clock. Twenty six children died and 121 new cases reported.
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New York
Ally Bulletin of the Health Depart Iment
Us Anme
Langley to Visit Huntington for City Government Study
Willam Langley, a longtime expert accountant from the Manila bureau, has gone to Huntington, West Virginia, for a few days to compile data on the municipal government of the city.
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Washington
Willam Langley
Huntington
W. Va
Chat Elty
Revolt in Mato Grosso as natives clash with officials
Rio de Janeiro July 18 federal troops moved into Mato Grosso to restore order after natives rose against local authorities amid reported dissension. The government acted to quell unrest and reestablish control in the region.
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Rio
Janermo
Brazil
Matogrosto
Duspaichox
Postmasters in Convention Now Named Abram Elkun
Washington July 1 Abram Elan of New York was appointed by President to succeed Henry Morganthusi as chairman of the haven committee at the Democratic national committee. He is a lawyer, born and educated in New York City, practicing at the bar, and considered for a future federal court post in New York.
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Washington
Alrami Elan
New York
Wilean
al- Massalor
Turkey
Henry Morganthusi
Haven Committee
Elke
Morganthan
New York City
Dugan
New Yorky
Glkuw
Washington Postmasters Convene For Union of Service
Washington July 14 A convention of postmasters gathered today to discuss postal problems and better service. More than 1,200 postmasters expected. leaders planned entertainment and White House visits for attendees and officials.
President Wilson Meets Senators on Capitol Visit
President Wilson goes to the Capitol for a private conference with Senator Korn and the Democratic caucus. He expresses desire to include workman’s compensation and child labor bills in his legislative program during the summer session.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Korn
Jondar
Holidays Postponed Amid Global War Debates
London reports the labor movement responding to a government appeal to postpone Anguet holidays and continue operations with limited ammunition. Trade union representatives agreed unanimously to recommend adopting the government plan. In Washington, President Wilson signed two aged bills granting pensions to Will Han P. Harrolt of Charleston and Silaw Hunley of Richwood.
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London
Organized Labor of
England
Anguet Halidaye
France
Freal
Nant Wilson Bay
Littenage
Wile Han P. Harrolt
Charleston
Silaw Hunley
Hichwoud
Kemper Transferred to Prague Post as Consul
The late department announced transfers including Greban Kemper a former West Virginian who served as consul at Beret. He is assigned to a new post at Prague.
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Cencinu
Washington
Greban HE. Kemper
Beret
Fiery
Pragua
Hospital Train Ordered by Army Medical Department
A hospital train of ten Pullman cars designed by the army medical department has been ordered from the Pullman shops in Chicago. The ward cars will include hospital beds and wide doors for loading, two will be naval type, each with medicine chests and fuel tanks. One car will carry a complete operating room and another a kitchen, enough to care for over 200 sick.
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Panociaran
Washington
Army Medical Department
Pullemin
Chicago
Tehough
Pennsylvania Troops in Camp at El Paso in Excellent Health
US PASO July 18 The general health of the Pennsylvania troops in camp near El Paso is excellent. Eleven men from the Eighteenth Infantry are in a regimental hospital while the Tenth Infantry has forty two in the regimental hospital and two in the base hospital at Fort Bliss. The Sixteenth includes two officers and five men in the huge hospital with twenty six in the regimental hospital. Medical officers deem this record remarkable.
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US Paso
Pennsylvania
Eighteenth Infantry
Tenth Infantry
Fortins
Scenic Route Plan Promises Statewide Benefit
A fragmentary county court notice from 1940s era columns urges leaders to design a scenic route program across the state. It emphasizes federal aid, county coordination, and tourism potential, with a quoted endorsement attributed to Rly Ing, chief ranger engineer. A federal aid figure of 46,000 dollars is cited as one port or portion of the support.
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Niin
Muw
Minnie Sluto
Thin
Tate
Ynura
Aitumal
Williame
Rand Enigiaper
Terrile Panic After Earthquake Near Fhine Anitria
A strong earthquake near Fhine Anitria caused widespread damage in the city of Fhunie. Reports describe a powerful tremor and significant destruction, with authorities assessing aftershocks and rescue needs.
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Fey Anwacyaren
London
Jilly
Amsterdam
Fhine
Anitria
Fhunie
Negro Prophet Attacks House Siege as Police Fire Bombs
Adrift bystander tale recounts McIntyre firing on officers and barricading in a house. Police respond with dynamite and tear gas, detonations destroying the porch and alley, a fight ends with McIntyre severely wounded and later dead. A note found on him claims divine mission to judge the quick and dead.
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Ara Hur
Rome
Adonte
Amarlon
God
United States
Atel Iyrn
McIntyre
Diamond Ring Now Talk of the Town in West Virginia
Washington July 14 Weent and son Lawrence with sugar interests in Mexico were visiting the capital en route to Winchester Wisconsin and later Vera Gr itz after danger. They rode the Nebraska ship in a storm on the Gulf and expressed desire to return home in peace. The town offers a diamond ring as a prize to the top money subscriber in a weekly contest with votes and bonuses, urging strong competition this week to win the prize and grand prize.
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Washington
Weent
Lawrence
West Virginia
Capliel
Sonier
Winchester
Mexico
Young
San Juan Bugar Corporation
New York
Soma Me
Vera Gritz
Nattlenllp
Nebraska
Wera
Wardu
Revere
Disaater Wong
Gulf of Mexico
Mr. Weemi
Sun
Telugeam
Thu
Wille
Weal
Winni
Reverend Titany to Fill Washington Pulpit This Week
The Rev Henry W Titany pastor of the First Baptist Church of Elkins West Virginia will arrive in Washington this week for a trial visit and will fill the pulpit at the Metropolitan Baptist Church temporarily in place of Rev John Compton Ball.
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Washington
Henry W. Titany
First ‘Baptist Church
Elkins
W. VI
Norway Mayor Calls Special Meeting on Fire and Water Plans
Mayor A Matthew of Norway orders a town council session Wednesday evening to organize and inspect the fire department and water system. Officials will discuss new portable doors and storage devices for additional fuel and supply lines.
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A. Matthew
Norway
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