Huns Strike Back At British U S Guns Stop Marne Drive
American artillery maintains control west of Chateau Thierry. Vaux near the Marne leveled by barrage. Lieutenant Hoal Mongray of La Porte Ind credited with capturing the first five Germans after the barrage. German airmen launch night attack. nine Americans hold their ground. Pershing notes successful two-battalion US infantry assault with over 500 prisoners and light American casualties.
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Marne
Chateau Thierry
Vaux
Ho AL Mongray
Laporte
Ind
Roche
Cieata
Clatiaan
Arteona
John J Stevens
Albany
M. V
Kenneth Parker
Downstar
Mich
U. S
Washington
Tueslay
General Pershing
Chateau Thierry Menelas
Americas
British destroy three U boat subs in swift Atlantic action
The report recounts American soldiers aboard a transport under mist and German submarines in the Atlantic. A British destroyer pursues and damages three U boats while the transport presses forward. Gunners fire as the ships collide, with several German crew captured and sent to England.
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England
Pershing Thanks Men At 76 Shipyard Ceremonies
General Pershing expressed gratitude to American sailors and workers overseas and at home for the wartime effort. Premier Lloyd George congratulated the United States on launching about one hundred ships, as ceremonies in 76 yards honored the fleet expansion and production drive.
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London
Lloyd George
Wilson
United States
Washington
America
Pershing
Americas
Cheirionun Wurley
Uetffeld
Philadelphia
Continuous shelling and air activity reported on front lines
Numerous points in our rear areas were shelled. Fire was continuous rather than heavy. High explosive shrapnel and some gas were used. Our batteries returned fire and hit a German detachment. German planes and artillery were continuous, with more balloons observed. one hostile plane was shot down by anti aircraft fire and forced to land behind its lines.
Army flyer dies as plane crashes during July Fourth event
Lieut. F R Clements from Hicks Flell Fort Worth Texas was killed when his airplane fell 1500 feet at Camp Dick during a July Fourth celebration. His home address was not confirmed by day’s end.
Shipyard ceremony and ship launch amid wartime labor
In Mintown Wisconsin on July 3 crowds witnessed a riveter's wife sponsor a freighter launch. Mrs Manly I yett and three children attended as 35 piece government service band played. In Quincy Massachusetts on July 5 the destroyer Maury was launched at Bethlehem Fore River, christened by Miss Ann Hamlin daughter of Charles S Hamlin.
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Minttown
Wis
Liunelbeal
Manly Iyett
John Rott
Jane
Quincy
Mass
United States
Bethlehem Fore River
Ann Hamlin
Charles S. Hamlin
Zovernor
Federal Reserve
Sultan Mohammed V of Turkey Dies in 1909
Amsterdam reports the death of Mohammed V sultan of Turkey at seven o clock Wednesday night. He was born in Constantinople on November 3, 1845 and ascended the throne on April 27, 1900 after 35 years of confinement.
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Amsterdam
Mohammed V
Turkey
Constantinople
Vienna
Sovereien
House of Osmen
Sultan Abdul TH
Mohammedt V
Mehammend
Yusser Inzedune
Abdal Azzizt
Battles and mobilization report near Yekaterinoslav
A fierce battle is reported near Yekaterinoslav between German Ukrainian White guards and forces loyal to the rebels, with up to two hundred thousand attackers equipped with artillery and machine guns. Factories in the region are closing as workers enlist in guerrilla units amidst rising tensions in the province of Teher nizov. Stockholm reports German forces in Finland increasing to 0 Wu and plans to invade Carella with seizure of Murnonry.
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Moscow
Yekaterinoslav
Guerrilia Corp
Tehernizov
Russia
Stockholm
Finland
Carella
Murnonry
Nydagligt Allehanda
Americans Aid British in Fourth of July Offensive Gains
British and American forces, on a four mile front from Villers to the Somme, penetrated Hainel and Vaire Wood as Hailey reports. They claim about 140 prisoners, with 490 sent back, and other gains near Morlancourt while Austrians and Germans retreat under pressure.
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Somme
United States
London
Hamel
Villers Dreboneous
Haime
Pield Marshal Haly
Vaire Wood
France
Morlancourt
Laverts
Vins Ded Drives July Attack Honored On Belgien Front
The article notes Vins Ded leading a July assault and a commemoration of an American victory. In the British area, American civilians who aided the war effort received decorations for valor while others on the front were celebrated in a ceremonial salute to the Stars and Stripes.
Italians Make New Gains on Piave Front
Italian forces push along the Piave river valley near Sant Lorenza as battles rage on an eight mile front. Prisoners are taken and heavy material captured while destroying enemy machine gun nests behind the lines around the coast area.
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Piave Rtv
Uae
San Lorenzea
Pinve Cromt Wat
Olen
Viave
Secretary Baker Addresses Troops on Fourth of July
Secretary of War Baker delivers a sweeping war message in Chicago and at Camp Grant to about 2000 soldiers and civilians. He urges the Eighty sixth Division to sail for France, defend liberty, and fight to end tyranny, praising democratic sacrifice and unity with Britain, France, and Italy.
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Chicago
Newton
Baker
Camp Grant
Washington
National Army
City
Auditorium
Charles H. Martin
James
America
Aries
France
Britain
Italy
Positions Hold Firm at Amiers to Dislodge British
Allied forces report steady resistance as troops hold positions at Amiers amid assault plans against British forces. Commands cite firm frontline defense and readiness for renewed operations to push back enemy advances.
Defenders Repel German Counterattack on Amiens Front
British forces on the Amiens Front repelled a German counterattack after taking new positions. German efforts to dislodge Allied lines failed under heavy machine gun fire and counter-barrage, leaving many prisoners among the losses.
Kaiser is killed in effigy during Independence Day parade
At Cliffeside Park New Jersey an effigy of the kaiser was executed in mock fashion during July 4 celebrations. A mock trial found him guilty of murder in the first degree and a detachment of soldiers shot the figure. In La Crosse Wisconsin the Kaiser effigy lay in a black coffin as about 45 000 people joined the Independence Day parade.
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Cliffeside Park
N. J
Kaiser
Hyo
la Crosse
Wis
Fire destroys naval barracks at Bewelly Point
Fire of unknown origin broke out during parade at Bewelly Point naval barracks near Cape May N J. The blaze caused more than 500,009 dollars in damage to the naval facilities and equipment.
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Cape May
N. 1
Bewelly Point
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