Cutting Heavily Into The Teutons
A July report from the western front notes German repulses after heavy counterattacks on British positions near Ypres. Fifteen thousand prisoners taken. German losses around four thousand, with Germans retreating under entente hammering toward Verdun. Russians widen breach in Teutonic lines. Italians claim gains at Monte Corno and Monte Sel ingo.
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Tandon
Reuter
Guy
Germany
Siery
Verdun
Trent
Monte Corno
Monte Sel Ingio
Resumed French Offensive Across Somme Front
Paris reports that French forces captured a German trench line east of Curlu and Sormot farm near Ciairy and resumed attacks on both sides of the Somme. The Germans held part of Belloy-en-Santerre but were driven out as the French took the village. Over many prisoners were taken by British and French forces as fighting continued at Verdun.
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Paris
Curlu
Sormot Farm
Cieary
War Office
Somme
Belloy-Fnd
Santarre
Verdun Teont
War Office reports no major Allied foothold on western front
Berlin reports continued violent fighting as the war office states Allies have not gained an important footing anywhere on the western front. French advance on the Thianpont section is checked with hand to hand fighting on the Russian front. Russians were driven back, so it is claimed.
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Berlin
War Office
Thian@pont
Pryce declares allies will not call war a draw
London July 4 Viscount Pryce former ambassador to the United States spoke at a luncheon saying the allies cannot think of naming the war a draw. He stressed resolve and continued leadership in the conflict.
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London
Viscount Pryce
United States
Prohibs Seek Voter Insight Into All Candidates
Chicago July 5 reports that before the Prohibition party convention in St Paul delegates will hear from leading candidates on issues beyond prohibition. Florence Slown Hyde asks nominees like Foss, Shaw, Hanley, Haynes, Sulzer, Howard, Ferguson, and Hendrickson to state views on suffrage, child labor, the federal children's bureau, peace and disarmament, living wage measures, and past public service deeds. The movement plans to unite women delegates and press allied groups for planks aligned with reforms.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
St. Paul
Minn
Florence Slown Hyde
Women's Prohibition Federation
Hyde
Eugene N. Foss
William Shaw
Massachusetts
J. Frank Hanley
Sumner
Theandidate
Moving North Nogales Troops Move Northward
Three thousand Mexican troops have arrived a few miles north and are advancing northward, with Rolne reportedly.
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Nogales
Nly
Ough Rone
Short Line Station Event Fete Promises More Fun Tonight
Crowds enjoyed yesterday evening’s funny contests near the Short Line station with greased pole climbs and a pie eating exhibition. Willis McLoughlin won the first pie contest in five minutes five seconds, William Radda followed in six minutes fifteen seconds, each earning a dollar. Jack Burke and Earl Henderson climbed the greased pole for another dollar prize, and a pillow fight saw winners Jack Burke EF and R. Henderson with Tim Olsen.
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Willis McLoughlin
William Radda
Jack Burke
Earl Henderson
R. Henderson
Tim Olsen
Mob Threats After Mexican Boy Slap Incident
Vienna Oklahoma July 5 five hundred citizens threatened violence to Mexicans after reports that Mexicans slapped a small boy. Several Mexicans fled the city others sought refuge in the county jail guarded by sheriff deputies and police. Mexican stores were draped with flags and bunting by the mob.
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Vienna
Okla
Montserrat Arrives With 289 Passengers Reports Mexico City Unrest
The Spanish steamer Montserrat reaches New York with 289 passengers mostly from Vera Cruz. Passengers describe Mexico City conditions as unsettled and rail service at risk, with money depreciated and food scarce amid French and German residents remaining.
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New York
Montserrat
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
German Field Marshals Plan New Offensive in Volhynia
Petrograd reports German Field Marshals von Hindenburg and von Mackensen arrived at Kovel to direct operations aimed at breaking Russian lines in Volhynia. Indications suggest renewed Balkan attention with strong Allied sentiment in Greece and Romania.
National Banks Call for June 30 Condition
Washington July 5 The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for a statement of condition of national banks at the close of business June 30.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
United Grocery Moves to New Store in Steely Building
The United grocery opens in a handsome new store on West Center in the Steely building. The firm offers a large, carefully selected stock with enhanced display, refrigeration, and storage facilities. The four partners pledge prompt and efficient service and a substantial business in a premier location.
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United Grocery
West Center
Mexican War Settlement Hopes Amid Suffrage Debate
Washington July 5 Senator Thomas chairing the woman suffrage committee denounced Congressional Suffrage Union members who interrupted the president at a labor temple dedication. He denied that women control 4,000,000 votes.
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Washington
Thomas
Woman Suffrage Committee
Congressional Suffrage Union
Stromboli Eruption Intensifies Forcing Coastline Dwellers Away
Rome reports Stromboli volcano eruption growing serious as lava reaches sparsely settled shores. Homes burn and residents flee to the sea seeking relief aboard ships along the coast.
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Rome
Democrats Seek Early Adjournment After Session Start
Senate Democrats will caucus tonight to set the legislative program for the remainder of the session with aim of early adjournment. A fight is expected on the shipping bill.
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Washington
Senate Democrats
German submarine attacked by unknown steamer in Mediterranean
Berlin reports a Teutonic submarine was shelled by an unknown steamer in the Mediterranean recently. The attack caused no damage and appears to have been unprovoked.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Border Bandit Duty Reaches Matamoros
General Lopez arrives at Matamoros with Carranza troops and a trainload of supplies. Additional state troops head to the district for border service.
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Brownsville
Prohibs Adopt Camel Emblem for Campaign
The Prohibitionist party adopts a camel emblem with camel buttons bearing the letters P P for Prohibition party. Headquarters announce the move in Chicago on July 5.
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Chicago
Prohibitionist Party
Prohibition Party
Citywide First Day Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
Joy and noise filled the streets as fireworks lit the sky and a large street dance drew crowds from west center street to the Commercial club. A brush fire on the west bench prompted fire department response as revelers enjoyed bands, confetti, and late-night dancing amid ideal weather.
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West Center Street
Bonneville Street
Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Strikes Eastern States
New York reports a sharp infantile paralysis outbreak with about 600 cases and 136 deaths. Thousands of families leave the city as 150 nurses aid children and 100 doctors work to curb spread. Brooklyn hospital has 225 ill children, and extra police guard against panic.
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New York
Newark
Chicago
Brooklyn
Carranza Note Plea Eases Crisis but Warns on Troops
Washington reports Carranza’s reply calms U S Mexico clash as 150000 guardsmen and regulars arrive, officials deem force ample. Mexico offers mediation and vows to police its north while Americans remain in border areas, awaiting further exchange of views. Special Agent Rodgers says 200 Americans stay in Mexico City.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Pershing
White House
State Department
Trevino
Arrendondo
Rodgers
Mexico City
Fire Water Mixed With Fire Works In Court Today
Judge Moyes handled a busy session after the Fourth as twenty intoxication cases were heard. Police reported attempts to break jail by several Bannock warriors and colored youths. fines reached ten dollars for daily hangovers and one man faced a $100 bond on whiskey charges.
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Morrison
Olk
Judge Moyes
Searchers Find Victims in Waterlogged Ruin
In San Francisco on July 5 a fire left two women dead in a water soaked apartment ruin. Twelve others were injured by jumping from the flames as rescuers pressed the search today for additional victims.
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San Francisco
Red Cross Establishes Depots for Border Forces
The American Red Cross announced six intermediate and three distributing depots in Washington on July 5 to facilitate the distribution of supplies for border forces.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Blackfoot Motorcycle Races Draw Large Crowd
The Blackfoot events attracted about 5000 spectators at the fairgrounds. Fourteen entries per event led to heats. Al Ward of Salt Lake City won the five mile free for all, with Ray Peck and D A Jenkins following.
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Blackfoot
Fair Grounds
al Ward
Salt Lake City
Ray Peck
Excelsior
D. A. Jenkins
Ward
Peek
Jenkins
Farrow
Cooper
Claflin
Seee Auto Puke
Lee Jones
Riby
Large YMCA Swimming Contest Scheduled End Month
Arrangements are being made at the YMCA to hold a major swimming contest at the local association near month’s end. Events include high diving distance judging endurance strokes and rescue work with prizes for all skill levels. Entries should be submitted at the YMCA desk or to G N Ifft chairman. Mr Clark will assist as a veteran instructor and former Captain Webb competitor.
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G. N. Ifft
Clark
Captain Webb
Border Is Quiet In San Antonio Guards Movement
San Antonio reports a calm border scene with National Guardsmen stationed at key points. The initial rush to the border subsided as guard deployments remained in place and no new incidents were reported.
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San Antonio
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Verdun Front
Bryce
Greasers
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