Fate of Russ Armies In Warsaw Salient Hangs in the Balance
London reported July 1 that the fate of Russian forces in the Polish salient hung in the balance with no confirmation of Warsaw's evacuation. While some units were retreating east, others remained on intact lines as German forces poised to mass on the Western Front. Grand Duke Nicholas still had a chance to save his army if the Russians reached new defensive lines, with heavy fighting continuing along the Vistula and Niemen fronts and German cavalry pressing near Kovno and Vilna.
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Kuropatkin
Liao-Yang
Gesmane
Winer
Vistula
Nowe Alexandria
Berovitz
Dwina
Niemen
Buusk
Transchfour
Kovne
Zabino
Blonie
Mapuszow-Korienice
Atlanta set to vote on $1,258,000 bond issue
Atlanta's General Council approved an ordinance calling a September 16 election to authorize bonds totaling 1,258,000 for municipal improvements. Funds cover schools 1,000,000 waterworks 750,000 Grady hospital 375,000 fire department 13,000 and sewers 3,000,000. Mayor Woodward pledges to sign.
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General Council
Colonel Mayson
Grady Hospital
University High
Woodward
Inmates at Tombs chew collars and shirts for drug
New York reports inmates at the Tombs have bitten linen collars and shirts to obtain a drug. A chemist tested washed linen from the prison laundry and found starch containing a solution of a drug used by habitual users, suggesting a rationalization for the strange habit.
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Tombs
New York
The Guide to Shopping in The Constitution Advertisement
The guide urges readers to rely on The Constitution advertising to find rich pools of merchandise and fertile forests of satisfaction. It promotes using Constitution ads before visiting stores to profit from others' experience and avoid fruitless searches.
Carranza heeds American warning over Mexico City crisis
Washington reports indicate General Carranza ordered troops back into Mexico City and ordered strong patrols along the Apizaco to Mexico City railroad to feed the starving capital. General Gonzales plans to enter the city with a large force to restore civil government and relief efforts. Carranza seeks U S recognition based on a forthcoming plan to reopen rail lines and distribute food, with telegraphed messages to the State Department outlining relief and governance steps.
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Mexico City
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Carranza
Apizaco
Lansing
State Department
Gonsales
United States
Vera Cruz
Half Hose Ban Sparks Scene at Piedmont Park Bathing
In Piedmont Park a row over sleeveless swimsuits flared as Officer Freeman warned that no bare legs would be allowed. Mrs Geor Gianna Davies defended her dive revealing half hose, while another Bathing incident involved torn hose and a mistaken nose reference, ending with a warning to wear proper attire.
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O. EK
Policeman Freeman
Piedmont Park
Georgianna Davies
Officer Freeman
Becker's Coffin Plate Accuses Gov Whitman of Murder
A silver coffin plate bearing the inscription Charles Becker Murdered July 30 1916 by Governor Whitman was placed on Becker's coffin by order of his widow. She said she acted after appealing to the governor for a reprieve which he denied. Governor Whitman called the plate unbelievable.
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Whitman
New York
Charles Becker
Charles Hecket
Slayer of Wives to Hang in August at Maidstone
London July 31 George Joseph Smith was convicted July 1 of murdering three wives to obtain life insurance. The hanging was set for August 13 at Maidstone prison in the wake of the sensational trial.
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London
George Joseph Smith
Maidstone
Smith
Orduna Reaches Liverpool on Arrival from New York
The Cunard liner Orduna arrived at Liverpool today after departing New York on July 22. Among the passengers were seven Americans and large consignments of war munitions also were brought.
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Liverpool
New York
Cunard
Kaiser Proclaims “Gods With Us” To German People
Emperor William issues a manifesto on the war’s anniversary from Berlin stating no imperial will to conquer, praising German unity, and defending war conduct. He cites East Prussia hardship, asserts defense of nation and law, and notes enemies driven back in Europe.
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Wiliam
Amsterdam
Berlin
Reuter
Europe
Reichstag
Furone
East Prussia
Jarmies
Rerlly Fm
Tariff Increase on Fertilizer and Packing House Goods Halted
Washington July 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended tariffs on fertilizer and packing house products from Chicago to North and South Carolina until November 29. The packing house rise is about 2 cents and the om fer Uliver snout 1% cents.
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Tarith
Chicago
North
South Carolina
Interstate Cammerce Commission
Fist Fight Marks Courtroom Disorder In Beavers Trial
In a dramatic trial of Police Chief James L Beavers a fist fight erupts between attorney James L Key and reporter Archie Lee. Key challenges a Sunday edition headline as Lee defends feeding the story from the office. Crowds surge as Beavers is escorted out and hearings resume Monday.
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Archie Lee
Beavers
R. J. Guinn
James L. Beavers
Abolition of the Police Board Promoted by City Council
General council leaders advocate charter amendment to abolish the police board and city officials back a measure to elect the police chief. Mayor Woodward supports the plan if voters may choose the chief. Beavers suspension cited as context. The drive aims to rush the proposal to the assembly within two weeks with support from Atlanta officials.
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Shollah
Jmany
Police Department
Police Committee of Council
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Police
Beavers
Poice Board
J. C White
Police Board
Uppercut at courthouse fracas draws crowd and police
Tee delivered an uppercut to the lawyer's jaw as Key toppled, Lee pressed by McSwain and others. The scene spiraled with twelve police commissioners on the rostrum watching as bystanders crowded tables and benches amid jeers and grappling. Police separated the combatants and restrained Lee as reporters and lawyers pushed through the melee.
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Tee
Key
McSwain Woods
Lam
Lee
Fioia
Eee
Weather Prophecy PARTLY CLOUDY Forecast Summary
Local report from Washington on July 31 forecasts partly cloudy conditions in Georgia with Sunday and Monday showers. Notes include a low temperature around 4 and a high near lean temperature, rainfall figures, and monthly deficits.
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Georgia
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