Tragedy at Split Rock TNT Plant in New York
A night explosion at the Semet Solvay TNT plant in Split Rock near Syracuse left 65 dead and at least 50 injured. Fire and blast shattered windows, triggering a mass exodus as rescuers responded with ambulances and medical staff.
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Splint Rock
New York
Syracuse
N. Y
Split _Rock
Epeberte
Ramage
T N.T
United Stats
Split Rock
Canada
Crosses for U S Troops Honors for Belleau Wood Marines
General Pershing announced in War Department release that 16 living U S troops and 47 who died in the Belleau Wood engagement were awarded the Distinguished Service Crosses. The recipients, largely Marines, were honored for gallantry in the June fighting around Belleau Wood and Bouresches, with 14 Marines cited in one section including one killed in action. Field Artillerymen and Infantry also received decorations.
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Washington. Ily
Belleau Wood
Gen. Pershing
War Department
Newton C. Parke
France
Bouresches
America's Gross Debt in April Reported
Washington figures show America's gross debt at close of business April was 11,350,375,680.26 dollars and the net debt stood at 16,604,823,735.55 dollars, announced by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo.
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Washington
America
McAdoo
Warren Jamestown Street Railway Seeks Fare Increase
The Warren and Jamestown Street Railway Company filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for a fare hike to three cents per mile on all passenger trips between Warren Pennsylvania and Jamestown New York. The request was announced in Washington on July 3.
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Washington
Warren and
Tillman Dies in Washington After Stroke at Home
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina and chair of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee died at his Washington home at 4 20 this morning after a stroke last week. Family present. President Wilson voiced regret and sent condolences. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Senator Tillman
Senate
United States
Daniels
Wilson
Kitchin Announces Weeklong Recess for Congress
Washington July 2. Majority Leader Kitchin says Congress will recess Friday night and not return until August 12 despite administration pressure to extend authority over telephone and telegraph systems. House adjourned to noon tomorrow as Helm blocks a holiday recess. This marks a rare Independence Day session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Kitchin
Representative Helm
Kentucky
New Chief of Pulp Paper Section Appointed
Thomas Donnelly of Chicago named chief of the pulp and paper section of the War Industries Board in Washington. He succeeds W B Colver who cannot continue due to increased duties as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Washington
Thomas Donnelly
Chicago
War_Industries Board
W. B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Sacrifice Shown by Eth elbert Warfield
Paris July 3 A 21 year old Chambersburg Pa man Eth elbert Warfield offered to donate blood to a wounded United States Marine in need while convalescing after a June 21 accident. The Marine survived and Warfield is recovering from the transfusion process.
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Paris
Ethelbert Warfield
E W. Warfield
Chambersburg
Warfield
United States
Pullman Workers to Share in Wage Increase
Washington July 3 director general McAdoo announced that conductors forters and maids of the Pullman Company will share in the general railway wage increase. Eighteen thousand employees are affected and the raise will total about 2.5 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Pullman Company
McAdoo
Will Burn Kaiser's Image as Fourth of July Feature
In Johnstown on July 3 a large wooden likeness of the Kaiser will be burned at the Point Grounds as part of the Fourth of July celebration. About 30,000 people are expected to attend the morning pageant in the Conemaugh Valley, with participation nationwide.
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Kaiser
Johnstown
Point Grounds
Conemaugh Valley
Italian Advance Is Great Italian Advance Is Great
Experienced Army Officers expect a new German drive to begin any day. The objective remains unknown while troops under General Foch are prepared to meet any task assigned to them.
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Foch
Italians Hit Front Near Piave River, Prisoners Take Flight
Italian troops push from 2000 to 3000 yards on an eight mile front between the old and new Piave channels. They capture several hundred prisoners. International News Service reports these advances in the Val San Lorenzo district with 5309 prisoners and ten machine guns taken.
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London
Piave
International
Val San Lorenzo
New Production Records For Rifles And Ammunition
The War Department announced record production in the week ending June 29 with 55,797 modified Enfield and Springfield rifles manufactured. On June 27 a new cartridge record was set as 27,000,000 revolver and rifle cartridges were produced.
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War Department
Army
Enfield
Allied aims praised in speech on Anglo American peace
London July 3 Lord Weardale president of the inter parliamentary union praised allied aims in war and urged lasting fraternal unity in the greater aims of peace. He spoke as part of a celebration of a century of Anglo American peace and stressed friendship between Britain and the United States.
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London
Lord Weardale
United States
Lord Wardale
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Treasury Extends French Credit to 1.765 Billion Dollars
Washington reports the treasury extended to the French government an additional 100 million dollars, bringing France’s total credit to 1.765 billion and Allied credit to 6.08159 billion.
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Treasury
Washington
France
Red Cross Benefits Through Violation
Washington July 3. For rejecting a buckwheat shipment unjustly causing a loss of 381 05 to Benjamin Kaufman and sons of New York City, they agreed to pay the Red Cross 500 instead of license revocation for two weeks, the food administration announced. The firm waived its claim in favor of the Red Cross.
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Washington
Benjamin Kaufman and Sons
New York City
Red Cross
Food Administration
Submarines Off Halifax Reported By Distress Signal
An Atlantic port report today indicates German submarines off Halifax after a British steamer captain relayed last night a distress radio claiming his vessel was attacked by a U boat. The message suggests U boat activity near the coast prompting naval concern.
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Atlantic
Halifax
Americans Advance 1000 Yards at Chateau Thierry Front
Washington reports on July 2 communique that American troops advanced about 1000 yards on a 1.5 mile front in the Chateau Thierry region. German losses were heavy. over 500 prisoners taken, six officers among them, and more than sixty machine guns captured. Three American aviators are listed as missing.
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Washington
Chateau Thierry
Gan
Pershing
War Department
Vaux
Boise de la Roche
Jealous Old Man Sought in Riverside Drive Shooting
New York July 3 police describe a jealous old man from New Jersey as the likely assailant in the shooting of John Wildschut a gates man near Riverside Drive. Wildschut lay dying after three bullets ripped into his body in an apartment shared by Misses Elizabeth and Henrietta Schagley longtime friends of the victim.
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New York
New Jersey
John Wildschut
Riverside Drive
Elizabeth
Henrietta Schagley
Wildschut
Banks Condition Call Issued for June 29 Reports
Washington July 3 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks as of Saturday June 29 and to be returned by a specified date. The action seeks updated financial standings from all regulated banks nationwide.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Allies Press on Front as Raids Boost Pressure
Allied forces push across a broad front with minor thrusts carried home and raids on advanced trenches. An assault on Vaux fails to reach German positions, while British gains are offset by losses on the northern line.
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Vaux
Italians Press Attacks on Austro Hungarians on Front
London and Paris reports outline Italian advances against Austro Hungarian forces with gains from multiple assaults. British raiders took a few prisoners near Boyelles Moyenneville and Morris after bombardment. French operations west of the Chateau Thierry front secured 800 meters depth and 3 km across Moulin Sous Touvent with 220 German captives.
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London
Boyelles
Moyenneville
Morris
British War Office
Albert
Paris
Oise
Aisne
Moulin-Sous-Touvent
French War Office
Chateau Thierry
Vaux
Moncel
Upper
Alsace
Moulin-Song-Touvent
Not Every American Effort at Sea Crowned With Success
United States Naval contingents press on in high spirits despite mixed results in European waters. Ensign Roe, an American aviator, was attacked by three German seaplanes over the North Sea. His fate remains unknown as a carrier pigeon message reported he was attacked and may have been captured. a British aviator battled German planes while Roe attempted repairs.
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Floyd Mac Griff
Londons
United States
Atlantic
United States Naval Headquarters
Ensign Roe
North Sea
Roe
Tetanus Antitoxin For July Fourth Accidents
Harrisburg July 3 The acting state health commissioner Dr B Franklin Rover has restocked antitoxin stations across counties for Fourth of July injuries. Tetanus antitoxin is provided free of charge for those injured and without funds. In Warren county the toxin may be obtained from Pierce of the city.
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Harrisburg
B. Frankin Rover
Commonwealth
Warren County
Pierce
Weather in Washington Fair and Warmer Tonight and Thursday
The weather forecast for Washington notes fair skies with warmer temperatures tonight and Thursday.
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the Weather
Washington
Allied Leaders Ready on Eight Mile Front
Allied forces report a measured advance of 2000 to 3000 yards between the old and new Piave River channels. Several hundred prisoners have been captured as fighting continues along the front.
America to Hold Line as Germany Launches Offensive
Washington reports that American troops will hold the line as a major German offensive looms on the western front. Secretary Baker announced 1,019,115 U S soldiers overseas and projected over two million across by next year to secure the front and roll back the foe with unprecedented shipyard output and sustained supply.
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John Edin Nevin
Washington
America
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Martion
Baker
Senate
House
Thomases
Germany
Wisconsin Doctor Years Prison for Wife Murder Case
Milwaukee July 4 40r. David Roberts former state veterinarian of Wisconsin convicted of taking secret trips with Grace Lusk and registering at hotels with her. He is sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for his part in a triangle that led to the killing of Mrs Mary Roberts. Pending appeal, Dr Roberts is free on bond.
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Milwaukee
David Roberts
Wisconsin
Mary Roberts
Grace Lusk
Waupun
Roberts
Miss Lusk
New Disagreement Over Wheat Price Fixing Reported
Washington July 3. A new dispute over wheat price fixing emerged as the appropriation bill moved in the Senate. Senator Gore of Oklahoma reported the issue and the Senate voted to insist on the amendment fixing the price at 2.60 for the current year.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
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