German Drive in Champagne Fails on Chemin des Dames Front
Allied dispatches report the German offensive on the Chemin des Dames line in Champagne failing to gain ground after days of heavy fighting. German attacks were repulsed along multiple sectors as French artillery and defenses held firm with heavy losses on the German side.
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Chemin Des Dames
Champagne
Ces
Sation
Teutons
Fort Doramont
Chemin Des Dames Road
Return to Monarchy Triggers Chinese Civil War
Reports from Tientsin and Pekin describe a brewing civil war over restoring the Manchu emperor. Royalist forces advance while republic leaders resist. President Li Yuanhong and Vice President Fung Kuo Jung clash with Chang Hsun as clashes loom in northern China.
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China
Associated Press
Tientsin
Haung Tang
Pekin
Chang Hsun
Hsun
Chi Li
Reac
Republic
Li Yuan Hung
San Francisco
Ieague
Li Hung
Fung Kuck Jung
Nanking
Troops and machine guns sent to Globe Arizona
Four troops of United States cavalry and a battery of machine guns left for Globe to guard mines during the copper strike. Officials call the move precautionary as a settlement attempt continues with Governor Campbell mediating between strikers and mine owners. President Wilson later urged former Governor Hunt to mediate to prevent disruption to copper output and federal war preparations.
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Associated P. Douglas
Ariz
Globe and Bisbee
United States Cavalry
Globe
Wilson
Phoenix
Hunt
Globe Copper
Silver Wave Sails for Kotzebue July 9
The mail schooner Silver Wave will depart for Kotzebue and intermediate points on July 9. For rates and passage information contact Alaska Lighterage and Commercial Co.
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Silver Wave
Kotzebue
Alaska Lighterage & Commercial Co
Alaska Draft Registration Open July to September
The president sets Alaska registration from 7 a.m. July 2 to 9 p.m. September 2 1917. All males aged 21 must register at designated Alaska locations during the period with exemptions for active duty and reserve forces. The proclamation explains travel delays in Alaska necessitated the multi week window.
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Associated
Washington
Territory
Alaska
Lomen
Davidson Yesterlay
Ted States
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Wilson to Set Draft Start Date and Method
Reports from the White House say President Wilson will decide the draft start date tomorrow and outline selection methods. He reportedly opposes a jury box lottery as too slow and will choose an approach to speed conscription.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Additio
First Native Alaskan Enlists in Meat Military Service
Peter Kroth of Anchorage, born Kodiak Island in 1808, becomes the first native born Alaskan to enlist in the meat military service after passing the medical exam. Also notes entertainment and notices: The Flying Twins at the Dream tonight with Madeline and Marion Fairbanks, circus life appeal, Late Pathe News, and Damaged Goods arriving on the Umatilla with fresh reindeer announced by Pacific Cold Storage Co.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Peter Kroth
Peter Isroth
Anchorage
Kroth
Kodiak Island
Medical Department
The
Army
Madeline
Marion Fairbanks
Pathe
Umatilla
German spy revelations could startle world experts say
Washington reports say the United States is sweeping for German spies after submarine attacks on American transports. Investigations indicate the German admiralty knew ship routes and movements and had long planned diversions. Authorities say the secret service and federal departments are coordinating nationwide inquiries with potential dramatic developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Satps
Atlantic
Secret Service Department
United States
Vote on food bill expected next week
The Associated Press reports that senate leadership anticipates adopting the administration compromise food control bill this week. It would authorize distillation of food stuffs into intoxicants at the president and food control board's discretion, with a vote eyed for Wednesday or Thursday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Leidera
Food Control Board
American Troops Establish French Quarters Near Front Lines
Paris July 5 The American expeditionary forces now stationed behind the western battle lines will join their comrades at the official American headquarters in Paris camp. The unit will be fully encamped in French soil by July 15 as preparations continue for entering combat positions.
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Paris
United States
Elite Baths Open Day and Night Run by Billy Anderson
Elite Baths remains open around the clock under proprietor Billy Anderson. The facility offers continuous access for patrons seeking bathing services.
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Elite
Billy Anderson
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