Americans Attack at Vaux and Raid Near Colmar
American forces in France report a German raid near Colmar repulsed by U S troops including negro units east of Verdun on June 12. In a Pershing communique reconnaissance of July 2 notes artillery activity around Chateau Thierry and river crossings while German troops conduct probing actions and attempt fraternization with Allied soldiers.
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France
Verdun
U. S
Huns
Washington
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Howresches
Triangle Farim
Marte
Colmar
Joseboek
London entertains Yanks at Palace theater
American troops in the London district were entertained at the Palace theater with addresses by View Admiral Sims and T. J. MacNamara. Sims expressed gratitude to the British for their welcome and stated the war is building a growing understanding between the two nations. He praised the British as good fellows.
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London
Palace Theater
Sims
T. J. MacNamara
Admiralty
Aduiral
Aviators Burn German Mill in Mannheim Fire Bombing
British air force strikes Mannheim causing severe property damage. Five killed and 14 injured as bombs hit the Badische airline and soda factory with six bursts observed. Air battles over Mannheim saw three German planes driven down.
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Paris
Mannheim
Germany
Havas
Basle
Badische
Air Ministry
Liberty motor stands test in European waters
A report from Vice Admiral Sims to Secretary Daniels states a seaplane powered by the Liberty motor showed superior climbing and load carrying qualities compared with the best European engines in a recent test in European waters.
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Washington
Sims
Daniels
2000 Prisoners Taken by Italians in Victory Claims
Rome reports a northern front victory with Col del Rosse and Col di Chelo captured. Italian forces repelled enemy attacks on Monte di Val Bella and secured small posts in the Meugna region. Vienna concedes loss of Col del Tomso and Monte di Val Bella to Austrian forces.
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Col del Rosso
Vienna
Asiago
Col del Rosse
Col di Chelo
Monte di Val Bella
Trent
Dnone
Glodiewrin
Meugna
Austrian War Office
Col del Tomso
Doctor Gladden Near to Death
Columbus July 2 Rev Dr Washington Gladden renowned Congregational divine of this city remains at the point of death after a second stroke of paralysis. His physician says death is a matter of hours.
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Gladden
Columbus
Washington Gladden
Hospital ship Llandover Castle sunk by U-boat
London July 2 A German submarine torpedoed the hospital ship Llandover Castle 116 miles southwest of Fastnet on June 27. Homeward from Canada she carried 258 persons including 80 Canadian medical corps and 14 nurses. Only 24 survivors were saved as the vessel sank in ten minutes. The admiralty noted no sick aboard but 84 medical staff were on board.
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London
Liandevers Castle
Fastnet
Caneda
Liencoevery Castle
Glasgow
Waton Castle Mail Steamship Service
Llandoverr Crastle
Ehent
Canada
Canadian hospital ship returns to port with no wounded aboard
A Canadian hospital ship has completed a voyage from Halifax returning to port with no wounded on board. The report notes a German submarine’s actions in the broader conflict, including a sensational claim of liberation and a possible motive to find injured and helpless men. The U S Steamer "U" Boat Victim details accompany the item.
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Halifax
U. S
New York
George T Eaton
No Increase in Flour Price
Chicago July 2 New wheat prices at 82.26 per bushel rise 6 cents but do not suggest a material flour price increase. Howard B. Jackson head of Chicago division of United States wheat incorporation says 10.86 per barrel is within past flour price ranges, typically higher in many cases.
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Chicago
Howard B. Jackson
United States Eet Incorporation
Turkish Troops Allegedly Torch Ta Brig Hospital
Washington reports confirm Turkish regiments burned and joined the American hospital at Tabriz. Spain informs the state department while Sweden handles the formal protest for satisfaction. Next U S action depends on Turkey's reply and forthcoming details.
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Washington
Tabriz
State Department
Sweden
United States
Tris
Forty killed in Tin Drug building collapse at Fourth and Douglas
Sioux City officials report forty persons dead after the Tin Drug Company building collapses at Fourth and Douglas streets. Several injured, five feared missing as rescue efforts continue.
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Sioux City
Tin Drug Company
Pourth and
Douglass Streets
Teuts Seize Capital of Caucasus in World War News
Dispatches report German troops occupy Temes Caucasus capital and outline Austrian and German war prisoner organization. Grand Duke Michael calls for aid to topple the Bolshevik government. A Bolshevik tribunal sentences Captain St Chasing of the Baltic fleet to death with execution planned within 24 hours.
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Tifles
London
Tms
Caucasus
Caucasusa
Moscow
Captain St Chasing
Triestan Balticleet
Renter
Wmited
Allies Make New Gains In France Near Albert
Allied forces with the British Army repelled a German counterattack near Bouzin court and seized high ground southeast of Bouzin. French troops on the Marne front south of the Ourcq improved positions near Passy en Valois. French forces also advanced south of the Aisne capturing a German strong point near Ourry southwest of Soissons.
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France
Hily
Albert
Bouzincourt
Paris
Marne
Passy-en-Valois
Aisne
Ourry
Soissons
Wilson vetoes eight hour day in government bill
President Wilson vetoed the legislative executive and judiciary appropriation bill over a provision raising government clerks to eight hours daily. He argued the U S must not change labor conditions during the war. An override vote in the House failed 246 to 30.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Navy to Launch Fourteen Destroyers on Independence Day
Washington reports fourteen destroyers will be launched from American yards on July 4 along with several eagle boats to mark Independence Day. The launches represent the navy's share of tonnage for the celebration.
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Navy
Washington
Peace terms proposed by Germany demand vast spoils
Paris reports a German peace program calling for Britain to surrender its fleet to Germany and administrative return of Belgium to Germany, with France and Belgium kept occupied. It seeks indemnities of at least 45 billion, global territorial annexations, and restoration of Turkey control over Egypt and the Suez Canal.
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Paris
Great Britain
Germany
Gibraltar
Spain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
France
United States
Belgium
French
Goerlitz
Prussia
Count Roon
House of Lords
Havas
Basle
Switzerland
Flanders
Calais
Briex
Longwy
Toul
Belfort
Verdun
Huns Ousted From String Positions Village
Allied forces drive enemy units from String Positions near the village of Vaux and capture At ing Heights, advancing in initial operations.
Americans Take Vaux Area West of Chateau Thierry
Paris July 2 The village of Vaux its railway station and the Heights west of Vaux on the Marne front have fallen to American forces after a sharp engagement. German defenders were driven from their position by accurate American fire. The capture spans a large area and includes more than three hundred prisoners among them five officers.
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Paris
Vaux
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
French Airmen Down 21 German Planes in Day Light
French airmen report notable activity along the front with 21 German planes brought down or driven from action and six captive balloons set on fire on June 30. The following night bombing runs dropped 22 tons of projectiles on aviation grounds and depots at Tieardy Villers-Carbonnel and Reve railway station causing a violent explosion.
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War Office
Tieardy
Reve
Villers-Carbonnel
Lieutenant Isaacs Found In German Prison Camp
A telegram from Switzerland reports Lieutenant Edouard V. Isaacs USN prisoner of war in Germany. He is said to be at Karlsruhe and in good health. The Red Cross notified his wife in Portsmouth Virginia, who had moved to Fort Huachuca Arizona.
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Washington
Edouard V. Isaacs
President Lincoln
Germany
Switzerland
Isaaes
Karlsruhe
Isaacs
Portsmouth
Fort Hluachuen
Ariz
Senate Rejects Wheat Price Increase to 2.50
The Senate defeated a House-backed move to drop the 2.50 per bushel government talalium guarantee on wheat. Majority Leader Martin's instruction to conferees was voted down 46 to 19.
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Washington
Senate
House
Martin
Debs Pleads Not Guilty to Espionage Act Charges
Eugene V Debs pleaded not guilty to ten counts of the indictment after being arraigned before Judge D C Westenhaver in Cleveland. The charges stem from a speech at the Socialist state convention in Canton on June 16 alleging violation of the espionage act.
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Cleveland
Eugene V. Deba
Canton
D. C. Westenhaver
Brazil to Celebrate Fourth of July as National Holiday
The Brazilian government announces that the Fourth of July will be celebrated as a national holiday. The statement marks a formal observance of Independence Day nationwide.
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Brazil
Fio Janeiro
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