Italian Front Advances as German Drive Fails in France
Reports from the war front describe German attempts to drive French forces from key positions on the Chemin-des-Dames and Aisne front failing disastrously. Attacks near Mont Camillet and Tahure were repulsed. artillery battles continue in Champagne and Verdun regions. British and Macedonian fronts show limited activity with repulsed raids near Bullecourt and Doiran. Russian and Turkish forces clash on the eastern Galician frontier, with renewed engagements near the Distan region. Egyptian front reports indicate stable conditions, with substantial destruction of enemy guns and low sickness. Trade talks note decreased American imports and skepticism toward Sweden reexports cited by Paris and American papers.
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Paris
Verdun
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American news causes anxiety over scarce raw materials
Widespread fear spreads as American news signals export bans and mounting shortages. Reports say crops may fall short, factories halt due to material gaps, benzine and petroleum tighten, leather and coal scarce, tires cost high, and alcohol demand climbs. Prices rise as wartime mechanics and imports strain.
Draft Machinery Not Completed in War Enrollment
In Washington on July 14 plans for a new national army draft proceed with exemptions and a first 1 628,000 man army. Up to 1,000,000 or 2,000,000 names may be drawn for exemptions. Details of final organization and district boards are being completed. actual drawing date not announced. In Alaska, July 6 notes begin July 3 to September 3 for war service registration.
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Regia ‘Aranta
Workington
Namra
Belgian Mission Head Named In United States Tour
Major General Mathie Leclercq serves as military head of the Belgian mission now touring the United States. Chairman Daron Moncheos leads the commission as the mission engages in the western selective draft under a presidential proclamation announced today.
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Mathie Leclercq
United States
Daron Moncheos
West
Canadians vote for conscription in Ottawa broadcast
Ottawa reports Premier Borden wins second reading for compulsory military service by 118 to 86. Laurier leadership splits English speakers, referendum proposal defeated by 49. Record attendance as soldiers back from Europe fill galleries. Quebec Nationalists oppose conscription postponement.
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Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Epectatora
Europe
Quebec
Germans Repulsed On Champagne Front In Violent Fight
Patis July 6 The Germans attacked on the Champagne front last night and were repulsed. Assaults were made west of Monk Camile t and southeast of Tahure with artillery active around Verdun. Hand to hand fighting reported as German forces captured many French prisoners. Further north at Zwyzyn Brody and Smorgen heavy artillery activity continued amid shifting bombardments in eastern Galicia and the eastern front.
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Warttembere
Alege
German War Office
Hemlin
Joly
London
Zborow
Draetan
Galicia
War Office
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Zwysyn
Brody
Smorgon
Italian Troops Advance Line in War Report
Italians push forward along the front near Carsa as Gutposte and prisoners are captured. Counter attacks are repulsed as Austrians clash with Latins. In New York, the Russian war mission led by Ambassador Horts A. Rakhmetie is hosted by city officials with a reception at City Hall.
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Horts A. Rakhmetie
United States
City Hall
Argentine Demands After Torpedo Attacks on Vessels
London reports Buenos Aires government demands immediate apology and indemnity from Germany for torpedoing the Argentinian ships Oriana and Toro. Dispatches say Argentina will pursue a formal claim and insist on future respect. A Buenos Aires telegraph notes the government is determined to file the claim.
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London
Buenos Aires
Aregentine
Germany
Argentios
Oriraha
Toro
A Dlepsich
Nate
Periscope sighting off U S Coast prompts inquiry
Navy officials opened a formal inquiry after reports of an object believed to be a submarine periscope seen in Hampton Roads waters. The sighting, coming from an American warship crew, led to a thorough investigation request by the department and a mission order.
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Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Patia
Partment
Department
Hampton
Tania
Taynal Tole
Socialist in Danish Cabinet reshuffle reported
A Merlin Socialist dispatch notes Joppe Dorgbsjerm replacing T Stauning as socialist minister without portfolio on the Scandinarian Dutch committee. Conservatives criticize Stauning for attending the Stock bate conference. Premier Zahle refuses removal. US minister Maurice F Eran protested Denmark over Stauning interview praising war profits and hindering peace.
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Merlin
Vorwarrin
Joppe Dorgbsjerm
Copenhagen Social Demokraten
T. Stauning
M. Stauning
Stockbate
Dye and Chemical Works to Be Established in Ogden
A large dye and chemical plant is planned for Ogden covering three acres with buildings around twenty feet high and modern machinery. Ernest F. Bushman will head the venture, bringing German dye formulas and extensive experience. Local discussions at Weber club outlined plans and materials available within Utah, signaling a major industrial project.
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Ogden
Orden
United States
Ernest F. Bushman
Germany
Weber Club
Bushman
Fa‘ther
Mrt
eGnMatins Cimpaerd
Neser Thor
Leroft
P. T. Wright
3. W. Abbott
Mr. Bushman
Wets and Days Lined for Fight in Prohibition Battle
July 6 Washington report details final die position on prohibition as Senate considers the food bill. Wets align against a broad ban, favoring an administration compromise to restrict distillation and halt malt beverages. Chamberlain aims for final vote by Thursday with cloture possible and amendments on minimum prices for government purchases. Senators Curtis and others push dry provisions from the House.
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Senate
United
Chamberlain
Thuredey
Chambergst
Marshall
Chicago Federal Grand Jury
Curtis
Shipyard Strike Spreads in New York. Wages Rise in Several Yards
The New York shipyard strike expands with two more yards joining, bringing the total workers to about 850 per union leaders. Other company employees win wage increases while shipyards not on strike remain unaffected.
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New York
Spanish Provinces Demand Autonomy From Madrid
Six Catalan lawmakers and deputies met yesterday to urge granting administrative autonomy to all provinces. They warned they would call parliamentary leaders to a Barcelona meeting on July 19 if the government fails to summon parliament. Ninety-nine Liberal Senators and Deputies, outside Madrid, approved Count Romonones’ international policy as premier outlines the situation.
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Iwenatora
Dares Fonn
Barcelons
Romanones
Oreralet
Premier Dato Addresses Cuban Labor and Submarine Incident
Alfonso, in a Madrid dispatch, reports Premier Dato on labor problems largely solved to satisfaction. He criticizes foreign press commentary on actions allowing a German submarine to depart Cadiz after repair, saying Boaio upheld neutrality with public support.
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Madrid
Dato
Cadis
Boaio
Railroads See Net Revenue Rise Across Regions
Reports from 130 or 186 railroads to the Interstate Commerce Commission show about 1.5 million dollars in added net revenue. Eastern roads cut earnings by 1.8 million, while Southern routes posted gains and Western lines added over 3 million, reflecting mixed regional performance.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baseball Players Sold To Vernon Club In Coast League
St Joseph Missouri July 6 Ed Stor Uk pitcher and Henry Moore catcher of the St Joseph Western Irxao club have been sold to the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league. They are en route to the California city. The price received for these players is said to be about 5000 dollars.
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ST. Joseph
Ed Stor UK
Henry Moore
Irish Convention to Meet July 25
London July 6 Tremler Lloyd George announced in the house that the Irish Convention would meet July 25 to handle preliminary business including appointing a chairman. The government suggested Henry E Duke chief secretary for Ireland act as provisional chairman.
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London
Tremler Lloyd George
House of
Socialists Face Treason Charge In Philadelphia
July 6 report notes several young socialists arrested for distributing treasonable literature and held on bonds from 5000 to 10000 for trial. Two defendants charged with inciting to riot face additional charges as authorities enforce wartime security. The article mentions evolving government actions and broader wartime concerns.
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