Allied forces push in Somme area and seize Hamel positions
In brief, British and French units report major gains on the Somme front east of Hamel. Over 1300 German prisoners taken yesterday, plus machine guns and mortars captured. French patrols raid from Picardy to Lorraine, with detachment actions and prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Hamel
Umer
Tolly Laat
Lritiah
Somme
Additiin
Humel
Leaumont
Lamel
Neich
Flanders Front
Faris
Picardy
Lorraine
War
Associated Press
West
Olla
Nile
Tour Mllea
Forme
Olné
Aisne
Chateau Thier
I Pierre Aigle
Wilson Speech Prominently Featured Abroad
Paris July papers give wide display to President Wilsons Independence Day address with major front page treatment. Articles quote lines praising his vision of transatlantic unity, note reactions from Joffre and ambassador Sharp, and mark July fourth as a turning point in Franco American friendship and democracy across Europe.
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Ambhigan
Associated
Peon Ae
Woevre
Paris
Wleon
France
England
America
Wil H
Aublol
Regatis
Oeurve Tay
Russia
Hiumanile
Mareel Seasbot
Wilson
Patit Parisien
Goth Countrie
Slarp
United States
Marschal Joffre
Rene Vivinal
Minster of Justice
Blazy
Bia
Piavey
King decorates American aviators in Malian war cross
King Victor Emmanuel decorated five American aviators attached to the Malian army with the war cross during a review in the presence of General Eben Swift. The honorees were Lieutenants Archibald Frost John Park Raymond Hallwin Kenneth Coll and John Galchoux for leading numerous bombing raids during a major Austrian offensive. The king also visited an American reserves workroom and thanked workers for help rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel
Eben Swi
Archibald Frost
John Park
Raymond Haliwin
Kenneth Coll
John Galchoux
Roman Prefect Sebastian Martinelli Dead Amid World War News
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli, prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rites and former papal delegate to the United States. Allied fronts push forward with heavy fighting. German morale and prisoner recoveries noted. French and Italian operations press Austrian forces near the Piave and Aisne fronts. American Independence Day passes with routine celebrations.
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Rome
Juy
Sebastian Martinelli
Sacred Congregation Rites
United States
Flood Delays Vessels on Columbia River Freshet
A July emergency meeting reported 74 ships launched or ready for launching, including 42 steel and 32 wood vessels. Total deadweight rose to 100,464 tons with steel at 287,464 and wood at 114,004. several named ships left the ways at Guthrie yard Seattle and Los Angeles Shipbuilding San Pedro. An Independence Day flood prevented a further 14 ships from launching, delaying deliveries as crews awaited river clearance.
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Plusadelpmta
Iidiilional
Meet Corporation
Toiay
Salsinit
Steek
T Hirty
Onmnec
Aded
Western’ Star
J. F. Guthrie, and Company
Seattle
P.O. Fisk
Wratern Cross
Los Angeles Shipbuilding Company
San Pedro
Fleet Corporation
Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Educators End Annual Meeting in Pittsburg
Pittsburg July 5 George W Strayer of Columbus University New York was elected president of the National Education Association at the closing session of the fifty sixth annual convention. Other officers named include vice presidents from several states, and A J Matthewa Tempe Ariz as treasurer. Franklin K Lane secretary of the interior urged United States support for the war, condemning low teacher pay and half year public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George W. Strayer
Columbus University
New York
National Education Association
Mary C. C. Bratford
Danver
M. J. Brittain
Ailapis
J. A Zhurehill
Salem
Ore
M. B Hillegas
Monthelier
John St. Kirk
Kirkaville
Anna E. Logan
Cinciona SS. Cooke
Baltimore
I Diggs
Salt Lake City
Fi L. Ploet
Topeka
Kan
A. B. Purrman
Chicago
Mabel Lawrence
St. Cloud
Minn
A. J. Matthewa
Tempe
Ariz
United
Germany
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Sivary
France
Lane
Tye
United States
Wilson Signs Massive Navy Budget Bill
President Wilson has signed the $3,000,000,000 fundry appropriation bill for government expenses including the shipbuilding program and the naval appropriation bill carrying $2,609,223,000. It authorizes a permanent increase of the navy’s enlisted personnel to 123,009 with 30,000 additional for the reserve.
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Washington
Fresident Wilson
Private Kukaski Earns Distinguished Service Cross
Private John Kukaski received the Distinguished Service Cross for capturing a German gun and its crew while serving with the American Army in France. General Pershing lauded his splendid conduct and noted the award alongside thirty-two other officers and enlisted men for acts during fighting in Gouraches and the woods of the Americans Belesta Wood.
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Joly
Associated Preys
John Kukask
Kukoski
Pershing
Tim
Dan
Poravingaske
Posta
Chile
Handolph P. Zune
Sdouton
Ant James Mets Sellers
Ti Thine - Jey
James F. Robertaen
Charles
William Stoore
Frederick Clser
William A Edd
John Quick
Comorala Hayimpid
Boone
Marry i Fletcher
Havid Fh. Spaulding
Marckl I. Randles
Rohuali Shralf
Jon’ Ingalle
Way Wy Chase
Mank Vial
Feed
HII
Joseph A
Nenjamin ‘Tighe
Albert Brooks
John ¢. Keeken
Erle Votfntedve
Jar Behtr
James W. Carter
M Horwuda T
Melwod
William A. Sliy
Earl C. Rockwell
Posthimota
Dental Aurgron Verdean C
Osborne
Horgeant Grovay
O'Kelly
Pre
Vale Herbert
Dunkery
France
Thursdaly
Jantry
Gouraches
Ie Chalean
Thierry Seetar
Porehing
LotUirty
Marine Corps
Trotzky urges universal military service in Russia
Moscow June 28 Leon Trotsky, war and navy commissioner, says only a strong army based on universal service can protect the Soviet Republic. He submitted a report advocating universal service for workers and peasants alike and hopes the Soviet congress will pass it. Trotsky orders registrations for all males 19 to 40 as well as bourgeois-born workers. Bourgeois class volunteers will form non fighting units to dig trenches and clean barracks.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Leon Yrolgky
Ban
Congress of Soviols
Lenine
Trotzky
German desire for peace in cautious socialist piece
Amsterdam reports a German Socialist newspaper Vorswaerth of Berlin calling for a peace with honor and noting that even modest concessions from the enemy could be used to press for terms. It argues that Germany must balance military strength with economic limits and insists a dishonorable settlement would harm German interests.
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Amsterdam
Vorswaerth
Berlin
Ita
Tealizalian
Ladey
Mowannper
Phllipp Scheldemasnn
Thad
Finland to Declare War on Allies in New Status
Report from Stockholm notes Finland expected to declare war on Entente nations amid internal strife and demotion. The weaponized stance suggests Finnish government moves against Allied forces, with authorities signaling an impending shift in alliance.
Three Negroes Hanged At Dodge City
In Dodge City, Kansas, on July 5, three soldiers convicted by court martial of assaulting a young girl were hanged before a near full division. Nelson Johnson of Tuscaloosa Alabama Stanley Tramble of Hartford Alabama and Fred Allen Georgians Alabama faced execution after admitting some guilt and claiming the act. The girl and her escort survived, both hospitalized in Des Moines.
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Gamp Dodge
Eestfalda
Nelson Johnson
Tuscamba
Ala
Stanley Tramble
Htrotd
Alm
Fred Allen Georlans
Tohnson
Trample
Wilson
Lre
Dee Moines
Yankee planes bag two German aircraft on Marne front
On July 6 American aviators on the Marne front report capturing no enemy prisoners in a patrol last night while engaging German aircraft. One German was killed in a skirmish that revealed a new German division opposing American forces in the sector.
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Marne
Mames
Amerigana
Hector
No Compromise Peace Tolera ble
Washington July date quotes President Wilson's Fourth of July Mount Vernon address endorsing no compromise peace. Officials warn half way decisions are intolerable and a further German offensive could follow. The speech stresses unity among allies, while Russia is noted as disorganized and subject to influence in shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Vernon
Kuehlmann Suit To Be Secret For Testimony
Amsterdam July 1 The court that will hear the Kuehlmann case announces testimony will be secret to protect national security. Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann and editors Kohanelstor and Kecke attend the opening session as the judge and defendants seek a compromise. A German political leadership presence signals high stakes as proceedings move forward.
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Amsterdam
Alate
Cmirt
Richard von Kuehl *Mann
Berlin
Max Kohan Elstor
Deutsche Zeitung
Julius Kecke
Deutsche Palaciter
von Kuehlmann
Payer
Herr Nolenburg
Peulsehe Bank
Major von Keaaler
German Foreign Office
Lohan
Foreign Office
von Kuehl
Yor Muchtinaan
Duneke
Sverr Lohan
Bolshevik Money Printing Sparks Devaluation Debate
Moscow dispatch reports the Bolshevik government controls 40.5 million rubles of paper money in circulation amid plans for new currency and financial reform. The article notes devaluation prospects depend on an exchange system and metallic backing, with Russian finance officials wary of foreign credit and the nationalization of banks limiting international banking activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
Bolsheviki
Tenine
Lenine
Anatria
Russia
Casualties Report From Washington Army List
Washington dispatch lists twenty three Army casualties with categories for killed in action died of wounds died of disease wounded severely and missing. Names span New York Montana Kentucky Ohio Texas and Italy among others with ranks from private to sergeant and officer. The list also notes soldiers previously reported missing and mentions Madagascar’s size in a stray line.
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Washington
Kilfog
Mola
Wats
John J. Herolit Jr
New York City
Leon A. Bartbault
Springfield
Mass
Francisca ii Cresco
Sera
Italy
John Dadala
Vorcott
Frussia
Joseph Kettyn
Ieveland
Gottfried Seterminer
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank 5. Snyder
Meadowbrook
W. Va
Dsease
John W. Raczer
San Antonio
Texas
Orazio «Zona
Santa Savba
Waly
A. Merrimer van Oawand
Eighth St. Lewiston
Idaho
Pirates
Lambert
Reveritle
Jal
Carl
Olson
Hartingeon
Nebr
Teonidas
Fawley Monroe
Harald Delather de
Dow
Mivision
Robert S. Nivery
Marlford
Conn
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Irkutsk
State Department
Siberia
Francis
Romania
Ypres
Rheims
Foch
Columbia River Freshet
Educators End
Rotzky
Vorwaertz
Finland
Stockholm
Editarin If
Oliver Hardlmen
Harriman Haa
Tig
Laxington-ay
Zidat
Onco
Orth
Camp Dodge Grounds
Grn
Yankees
Bolshevik
HAR
Jamon J. Keogh
Christopher Martin
Hutte
Mont
Bred Slinker
Yerry
Noawell P. Stuives
Der~ay
George L. Zornes
Kehoe
Kentucky
Madagascar
Belgium
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