War department bulletin reports July battles across multiple sectors
The communique details actions in the Vosges and Chateau Thierry on July 2 to 5 with successful raids, reduced enemy fire, and increased enemy aircraft formations. It notes attacks on Bouresches, Hill 2304, and Vaux, captures of prisoners near Cantigny, and patrols in Colmar and Picardy with several enemy dumps destroyed and a series of night patrol successes.
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Pershing
Chateau-Thierry
Vosges
Chateau Thierry
Boise Bouresches
Bouresches
Vaux
Gazette Des Ardennes
Torcy
Marne
Picardy
Cantigny
Grivesnes
Villers Tournelle
Broges
Mesnil St. Georges
Favorelles
Brelfay
Colmar
Traffic and fires in German rear areas reported
The report notes ongoing movement of horsemen cyclists pedestrians and vehicles in the German rear areas. Fires occurred at night in the Etrepilly region and near Chateau Belleau while snipers continued to pick off the enemy in notable fashion.
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Etrepilly
Chateau Belleau
Tribute to Mitchel
New York honors Major John Purroy Mitchel killed in an air crash near Lake Charles Louisiana. His body will lie in state at City Hall before a funeral procession to St Francis Xavier church and a high requiem mass. Flowers may be dropped from an aerial escort on the cortege to Woodlawn Cemetery.
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New York
United States
John Purroy Mitchel
Lake Charles
Woodlawn
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Mitchel
City Hall
Wilson Greeting to England
President Wilson, in reply to a July 4 London greeting, states that the United States and Great Britain share the same aims and deep comradeship. He underscores the war as a national life issue and expresses close fraternal purpose with the British empire.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Wilson
Winston Churchill
London
Viscount Bryce
British Empire
Italian Successes On Piave and Alps Battles
Washington reports Italian forces cleared the right bank of the lower Piave after persistent attacks, reclaiming the river delta extending 50 miles previously held by Austrians. Hundreds of prisoners were captured. At Monte Grappa Italian infantry seized a fortified summit amid counterattacks. On the Asiago plateau French troops captured 70 prisoners and two machine guns after fierce fighting. two enemy planes were shot down.
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Piave
Washington
Lower
Monte Grappa
Bac
Asiago
The Ladies Way and the Red Cross in War's Wake
A reflective, war era poem tracing the Ladies Way with Colette beside the speaker as red Cross imagery marks wounds and death. The speaker envisions a future where allied banners unfurl in victory, turning the path of sorrow into triumph, while a gentleman privately contemplates faults of women.
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Colette
Red Cross
Res
He Irving
New York Sun
Atlanta Telegraphers Lockout Sparks City Strike
About 60 to 75 Western Union telegraphers in Atlanta have been locked out since Saturday, with 150 workers affected by a citywide strike that began at 6 am. The local district council did not get orders to postpone in time. Union leaders say the action was needed due to Western Union discharging many union members who reported for duty with their pins on, despite President Konenkamp’s apparent awareness. A union committee seeking to work early was told the policy of dismissing all union men remained unchanged.
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Atlanta
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
Konenkamp
Carlton’s Statement on Averted Telegraph Strike
New York July 8 Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union Telegraph company issued a statement on the averted telegraph operators strike. He said only 56 of 40 000 employed attended strike meetings and joined the union, the sole reason the strike was called off. A Chicago dispatch notes Carlton would obey government wishes if communication was imperiled. The union president S J Konenkamp wired Secretary Wilson seeking government aid after reports of strikes and lockouts in Atlanta Savannah Jacksonville and Oklahoma City including 20 locked out workers in Oklahoma City.
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Carlton
New York
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Ddd
Western Union
Wilson
Department of A
Chicago
Atlanta
Oklahoma City
Okla
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Today
Savannah
Jacksonville
Oklaaoma City
Italians Make Gains In Monte Grappa Sector
Italian forces holding the line on the Monte Grappa and Col Aprile sectors have extended gains. A July 6 operation east of the coast in Albania, in conjunction with French troops, captured more than 1,000 prisoners in the Tomarica valley area. Satisfactory progress reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Grappa
Rome
Col Aprile
War Office
Balkans
Albania
Tomarica
Special Agricultural Bill With Bone Dry Amendment Debated
Washington July 8 The special agricultural bill with the bone dry prohibition amendment was before the senate today. It was taken up after adjournment and while the house awaited action to set the prohibition measure as unfinished business for immediate consideration after any recess. Prohibition forces claim a scored success as recess plans face uncertainty.
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Washington
Senate
House
Attempt to Frighten Inspector at Remington Plant
A bomb exploded near John J. L. Brown of Long Hill Bridgeport in an apparent terror bid aimed at the Browning machine gun inspector. Brown, who arrived from New Jersey five weeks ago as an expert gunsmith, had not previously worked in a munition plant. The blast tore a deep hole in the ground and damaged nearby supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
John J. L. Brown
Long Hill
Remington Arms U. M. C. Co
Brown
New Jersey
War Council Abolished In Washington
The war council of department and bureau representatives has been abolished as its purpose is no longer necessary. A conference among the shipping board war industries and military committees will continue. All council records will be kept for reference.
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War Council
Washington
War Department
Shipping Board
War Industries Boat
House and Senate Military Committee
Change in Dry Amendment Stages Beer and Wine Halt
Washington July 8 the manufacture of beer and wine would be stopped in four months and the sale of whiskey in six months under a change in the amendment to the food production bill agreed upon by the Senate Agricultural Committee this afternoon.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Earthquake Recorded Near Washington on July 8
Washington July 8 an earthquake was recorded on the seismograph from a location about 2,500 miles away. The shocks began at 6:42 a.m. and continued until 8:50 a.m.
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Washington
Negotiations Opened With Corkscrew Tactics
A concise note describes how talks begin with unusually forceful or abrasive methods, using a corkscrew metaphor for pressure tactics. The detail highlights negotiation dynamics and potential power imbalances in early-stage discussions.
Rigid Coal Ration to All Dwellings
Washington reports a strict coal ration will be imposed this winter to prevent unequal distribution and fuel shortages. The plan includes inspecting all orders, verifying home heating needs, and denying excess coal. Officials say the system aims to avert a national coal crisis while protecting essential heating.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Philadelphia
France
Italy
England
Cardiff
New York Tax District Tops 1918 Collectons in Nation
Washington reports the second internal revenue district of New York led the nation in 1918 tax collections with 457 million dollars. Wall Street district totals include 414.6 million from income and excess profits taxes and 42.4 million in miscellaneous taxes. Pennsylvania's 23rd district followed with 332.2 million, including 292.6 million in income and excess profits taxes. Nationwide, 664 districts in the United States, Hawaii, and the Philippines reported 3.672 billion for fiscal year 1918 compared with 809.394 million in 1917.
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Washington
Internal Revenue District
New York
Bureau of the Internal Revenue
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
Pitsburgh
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Elimination of the $2.40 Wheat Section in House
Washington July 8 The house scheduled elimination of the $2.40 wheat section and passage of the agricultural appropriation bill after the president's veto reading. Senate leaders from agricultural states warned of a bid to re-pass the bill in its original form despite a historically slim chance of securing a two thirds majority for higher wheat prices.
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Washington
House
Senate
Austrians Admit Withdrawal From Balkan Posts
Vienna reports via London that Austrians have withdrawn from advanced posts on the Vojutsi river in southern Albania. The war office claims repulse of an attack on the Italian front.
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Vienna
London
Vojutsi
Albania
War Office
Governor Holcomb visits Niantic Camp Locke for four day training
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb arrived in Niantic and joined Camp Locke as the 210 commissioned officers and enlisted men begin a four day training schedule. Brigadier General Edward Schulze leads operations with Col. Charles W. Burpee and Major Arthur Bronson coordinating drills, guard mounting, and riot duty talks. The camp, named for Captain Arthur F. Locke, runs four days with weekly sessions through August 7 under General Burpee, General Schulze, Lieutenant Colonel Smith, and retired Colonel Calvin D. Cowles supervising instruction.
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Niantic
Marcus H. Holcomb
Holcomb
Edward Schulze
Hartford
Morris E. Alling
Rocky Hill
A. H. Bronson
Tolland
First Military District
Camp
Locke
France
Arthur F. Locke
Charles W. Burpee
Arthur H. Bronson
William H. St. John
Thomas P. Abbott
J. H. Greene
Leon A. Soper
Charles&. Smith
Abbott
Ernest FE. Merrill
Bristol
State Guard
H. Grant Bailey
Company PD
Lucien F. Burpee
General Burpee
General Schulze
Smith
Calvin D. Cowles
Private Merrill jailed for fifteen years for desertion and larceny
Camp Devens Massachusetts July 8 Private Walter L Merrill of Woonsocket was sentenced to 15 years in Atlanta federal prison on charges including escape while detained for larceny of company funds and for desertion He was found not guilty of larceny of funds but guilty on the other two counts Also Private Oscar Nickerson of West Roxbury died at the base hospital from pneumonia He belonged to the 19th company depot brigade
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Camp Devens
Mass
Walter L. Merrill
Woonsocket
United States Penitentiary
Atlanta
Merrill
301St Engineers
Liberty
Alfred, Me
Oscar Nickerson
Garfield Avenue
West Roxbury
Richter & Company Stock Quotations Hartford Item
Stock quotations from the Richter & Company firm of bankers and brokers on Central Row Hartford. Includes listings from the New York Stock Exchange members. Provides market statuses and price references for the day's trading.
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Richter & Company
Bankers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Con
Charter
Junior Food Army Show at State Fair Berlin
The state exhibit of products of the Junior Food Army will appear at the State Fair in Berlin in late September. Aimed at recognizing junior farmers, the State Council of Defense offers $1,000 in premium awards for the best exhibit. The Junior Food Army is statewide and includes all junior farmers with no enrollment needed.
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Junior Food Army
Berlin
Connecticut
State Council of Defense
Army
New Assistant Chief of Staff to Succeed Graves
Washington reports Major-General Frank McIntyre will become assistant chief of staff of the army succeeding Major-General Graves who is to receive an overseas command. McIntyre is expected to remain head of the bureau of insular affairs while Brigadier-General Wolcott takes over routine office duties.
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Washington
Frank McIntyre
Graves
Army
McIntyre
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Wolcott
War department to erect anti aircraft guns in Boston
The War Department will immediately construct anti aircraft gun emplacements in the public garden. Mayor Peters has granted permission for concrete emplacements to defend the city from German air raids and all possible precautions will be taken.
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Boston
War Department
Peters
Metal Prices Reported With Mixed London and U.S. Quotes
New York on July 8 reports lead firm with spot and July at 8.05. East St. Louis shows spot and July at 8.50 to 8.70. Gold prices quoted for September and October range from 8.55 to 8.80.
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New York
East St. Louis
Stock market opens strong with mixed shifts and late rally
New York stock market opens firm then falters as steel and major names move. Mexican Petroleum gains 11-8, Marine preferred up 7-8, Railway Steel Springs 5-8, American Can near one point rise. Steel common slips and recovers, Reading and Republic Iron swings, bonds steady. late afternoon rally lifts several issues including Mexican Petroleum and Baldwin Locomotive amid renewed buying.
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New York
Texas Oil
Great
Northern Ore
American Can
American Sumatra
Reading
Republic Iron & Steel
Anaconda
Marine
Shorts
Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel
How Governor of North Dakota Eats
When Governor Frazier resigned his farm duties he brought farm ways to the governor’s office. He dines weekly with hired hands, gathering at two large tables in the private office. They spread newspapers, lay out sandwiches doughnuts and bologna, and share coffee while discussing state business.
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North Dakota
Frazier
North Dakota University
Bismarck
Fragier
Nelson Mason
German Plot With Irish Prisoners in German Camp
London dispatch details a German plot involving Irish prisoners landed in Ireland from a submarine to aid an attack on England. John Cronin, ex-prisoner, testifies about Dowling alias O Brien, seized in London. Dowling, tied to the Irish brigade, claimed to have sailed from the steamship Mississippi. $200 carried. Cronin notes Germany promised aid to brigade members to reach America after the war. Roger Casement is named as organizer and witness in the trial.
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London
Germany
Ireland
England
John Cronin
Joseph Dowling
Dowling
Naught Rangers
Middlesex Guildhall
Coast Guard
Dowlings
O’brien
Mississippi
America
Roger Casement
He Has Our Confidence. Italian Boy Helps Carry Load For Ally
An Italian boy trudges a 50 steep path to the Italian front with a heavy bag. A French soldier, Gen. Foch, lends aid by lifting the load and sharing the climb. The encounter underscores shared duty and trust between allied forces.
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Milwaukee Journal
France
Italy
Foch
le Patron
Grain Market Summary Chicago July 8 Corn and Oats Close Lower
The Grain Market in Chicago shows corn futures down 1/2 to 1 cent with July at 153 5/8, August 154 3/8, September 155 1/4. Oats for July at 74 1/8, August 70 to 70 1/8, September 69 1/2 to 5/8. Pork July 44.20, September 45.00. Lard July 26.10, September 26.20. Ribs July 24.05, September 24.60. Also a fatal line notes: Many a man born to succeed dies of heart failure.
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Chicago
Lord
Notice of Private Sale of Real Estate in Middletown
District of Middletown probate court notes estate of Richard and Mary A. Dawson deceased. By order dated July 1, 1918 the right and title to a lot with dwelling at 14 Street Middletown South Farms will be sold privately on the thirteenth day of July at 11 oclock in the forenoon at the law office of William Jugh in the Bank Block Gas Terms made known at sale.
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Middletown
Richard and
Mary A. Dawson
William J
John T. Daw
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