Entente Prods German Lines in Fervent Front Action
Entente forces pressed along the Franco-Belgian line through local attacks and harassing moves. French gains north of Belleau Wood and near Passy-En-Valois brought prisoners and machine guns, while British operations near Albert improved positions and yielded captives.
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Petain
Belleau Wood
Passy-En-Valoia
Chezy-Vinly
Mosloy
Soissons
Laversne
Curry
Albert
Somme River
Paris
Oureq
Passy-En-Valois
Maglay
Baltsous
London
War Office
Arras
Aveluy Wood
Rencves
Dernaucourt
Angre
President Recommends Government Takeover of Telegraph Lines
President Wilson urged Congress to empower the government to take over the nation’s telegraph and telephone systems. He cited an impending strike by Western Union operators and signaled that pending legislation should be enacted this week. The note endorsed the measure but did not detail strike conditions.
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Washington, Jilly J
Congress
Wilson
Western Union Company
Cangrees
Cue
Ater
Western Union
Theirader Board
Tolters
Approvel
Walter
Burleson
Bolshevikiturn Ver Russ Fleet Surrender Amid Treaty Moves
Moscow reports the Bolshevik government surrenders ten German ships and seven more fighting vessels, with the rest of the fleet blown up by its crews. Germany promises not to use the ships and to return them after peace. Foreign Minister Telilicherin notes the transfer to Novo Rossisk and Schantapal with conditions that ships not be used by Germany or allies until a formal peace is reached.
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Moscow
Pubahed
London
Germany
Black Sea
Nove Ros
Lebanto Pol
P Legram
Russia
Telilicherin
Mietmurnent Sarrind
Novo Rorsysk
Schantapal
Cormany
Ukraine
Lowandé Noto RossyFx
Archangel
Icehoand
Iin
Icojn
American British Society in Tokio Formed
A Times dispatch from Tokio dated June 25 reports the formation of an American British Society in Tokio. The 15 men aim to promote cooperation between the two nations and share mutual interests and ideals.
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London
Tokio
Times
Corroborated attack on American hospital in Tabriz
The United States formally informed Turkey that Turkish troops sacked the American hospital in Tabriz, Persia, and seized the American consulate. Spain confirmed the reports and urged an explanation, while Washington weighs the incident’s impact on Turkey’s wartime alignment and U.S. response.
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Washington
United States
Henort
Tabriz
Persia
Seiatch
Amercan
Corrohatian
Spain
Teheran
Miniater Caldwell
State Department
Die
TurkSah
Spantah Foreign Office
Lieutenant Thorner’s brave self sacrifice in France
London reports Lt Thorner shielded a live grenade in a France dugout. With 123 men present he shouted for evacuation while attempting to smother the fuse, dying in the effort. Eight others were wounded as the blast killed 12. his family receives the Albert Medal from King George in gratitude for gallant deeds.
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London
Associated Press
Tharner
France
Thornes
Miesugaut
Entd
Kim George
No Hope for Sen. Tillman
Washington report states that Senator Sillman of South Carolina, chair of naval affairs, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and is near unconsciousness. Family and friends showed little optimism for a full recovery as medical staff at the bedstead noted the rapid deterioration over the past few days.
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Washington
Sillman
South Carolina
Nacal Affairs Committee
Mambera
Bedatie
Siliman
Suntay
Allied Marines Guard Archangel Rail Route
In Archangel province a state of war has been proclaimed. Allied French and British marines guard the Arctic rail line from Kola southward to prevent German seizure of supplies shipped from America and England. American forces join French and British in a multinational occupation as the Finns threaten again to seize the line.
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Archangel
Ural
Finland
Volordy
Oaeta
Aveuangel
Kain
Mourmansy
Mourmanak Talway
Russia
Washington
Maxeaw
Arctic
Kola
Ita
aMcinia
State Department
Inlani
America
England
Tel Arest-t Atovak Porca
Ihrer
Finglas
Alles
United States
Foch
Slantei
T Ie
Carelin
Win
Pea
Lis
Peti Gughie
War News From Front and Political Tangles
World war updates report aircraft crashes in the United States. Washington officials announce regulatory actions on competition. Reports from Moscow state ships blown up by crews and German demands shape rumor of alliances. a Cracow pamphlet alleges a secret Russo German pact to advance Polish interests.
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Story Without Foundation
Moscow
Asso*ciated
Irkutsk
Siberia
Viadivostok
Vializostok
New York Enforces Idle Men Law Across City
In New York City on July 1, both federal and state laws banning idleness for men aged 18 to 69 took effect. Assistant District Attorney James Smith led detectives who raided restaurants, pool halls, and cabarets to serve subpoenas and inspect military registration, leading to a citywide quiet as venues emptied and idlers dispersed.
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Conkey
Cabacet Lak
Arabad Engine Not a Success Report Sparks Debate
A July report from Washington discusses the so called Arabad engine, described as mysterious and potentially capable of extracting power from the air to propel aircraft or ships. A committee of scientists, with Interior Department involvement, weighs its claims and possible development of free energy. La Follette proposal referenced amid unfinished bus talk.
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Washingtom
Viarshed
Interior Department
Mie
Wsborg
Troxton
Congr
Girabons
Ana
Allies to Pay Huge Indemnity to Germany in Peace Terms
Disjointed wartime note outlines Allied obligations to Germany including indemnities of 43 to 46 billion dollars, territorial concessions and naval reassignment. Proposals call for Britain to cede Gibraltar and naval bases, France to restore a prewar monarchy, and Turkey to regain control of Egypt and the Suez area.
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Taris
Great Britain
Ila
Germany
Gibraltar
Spain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
Great Buntain
France
Muut
Georgts
Poosela
Rosa
House of Lords
Haves Clapaich
Basle
Switzerland
Roon
Cievrmany
Bolsium
Flanders
Cetals
Longey
Delfore
Gestitalian
Kaia-Chas
Grence
Conatantine
Fron
Ilera Ag
Austria
Belgium
Allies Bomb German Town and Factory Attacks
Allied air forces bombed Mannheim causing five deaths and fourteen injuries reported, with severe property damage. The Nadlachs Aniline and soda factory at Mannheim was attacked, three German machines allegedly left out of control near the airstrike, and a separate dispatch denied the claimed capture of Irkutsk as lacking evidence.
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Mannheim
Paris
Manneheim
Germa Satvinitay Qaeminag
Haves Alspalch
Uaste
Nadlachs
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