East St. Louis race riots described as worst in history
Reports from East St. Louis describe two days of violent race riots with extensive arson and killings. Militia and police battled crowds of whites and blacks, hundreds injured, and dozens of black homes burned as fear of smallpox spread among wounded in city hall hospital.
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German Verdun drive major offensive signals broader push
London reports military critics agree the Verdun front German thrust is a major offensive with concentrated troops and artillery. Crown Prince’s forces focus on Ayocourt Wood and Le Mort Homme after furious prior fighting as German efforts to breach French lines intensify. Along the Aisne, Paris notes German attacks on the river front result in routs and heavy losses for the German forces attempting to smash through.
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Dream presents The Worst of Friends comedy duo
Weber and Wield4 star in a rapid fire comedy at the Dream. Two janitors enter a beauty parlor and a pool full of beauties, with a jealous wife and a flirtatious beauty doctor. The mix up leads to a high class, laughter filled farce.
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British Sub Losses Show Decrease In Week
The British admiralty reports fifteen merchantmen over sixteen hundred tons sunk in the past week, the lowest total in weeks. The statement counters Von Hindenburg’s peace-prediction claim, arguing submarines cannot cripple overseas shipping. Elite Baths open night and day. Billy Anderson proprietor.
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Russians Press Forward in Drive on Lemberg
Reuters and Associated Press reports from Petrograd and Kiev describe continuous Russian advances east, south, and around Lemberg. The offensives include heavy artillery use, large prisoner captures, and mounting gains against German and Austro Hungarian forces in Galicia and Volhynia with Kerensky leading further pushes.
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American Troop Transports Hit By German Submersibles
London July 4 The first real naval clash between the United States and Germany occurred in the Atlantic as Teuton's submarines attacked American troop transports and were beaten off by American destroyers. Several U boats were sunk or damaged, one American vessel was injured, and Secretary Daniels congratulated Admiral Gleaves on the fleet's fortunate escape. Administration circles praise the safe arrival of the expedition with no losses, amid reports that German spies provided route details. A government probe into the German spy network is underway.
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Harwich Bombarded by German Air Fleet
An official statement reports Harwich on England's east coast bombed by thirteen German aircraft at an early hour. The raid killed eight people and left twenty two injured before coast defense forces repelled the attackers. Several airships escaped unharmed.
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Wilson Sails Fourth on Mayflower
President Wilson and his family traveled down the Potomac and Chesapeake bay today aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower.
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Explosion kills boy and burns child in Fourth of July events
Associated Press reports in Los Angeles a ten year old Raymond Castro was blown to pieces by two dynamite sticks ignited during Fourth of July celebration. In Endicott Wish Alva Sebierman aged three died after his dress caught fire from lighted firecrackers while playing at home.
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British down two submarines in week naval claim
Washington July 6 reports metal dispatches from the navy department stating Britain has accounted for two additional German submarines in the past week. One diver was sunk and the other captured as war news and subscription urged for Nugget updates.
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Great British Attack Near Hollebenke Front
London reports a new British spearhead drive against German lines southwest of Hollebeke near the Ypres canal. British forces push forward six hundred yards with renewed artillery action as Allies prepare a resumption of the great forward movement begun last April. German dispatches anticipate the next major push north of Arras.
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City Treasurer Notice on Warrants Payment
Notice states all city warrants up to No 78 shall be prevented for payment. Phil Murphy signs as City Treasurer and urges subscription to the Nugge.
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