Russians Repel German Attacks as War News Updates
Russian official reports say German assaults on routes between Cholm and Viadova were beaten back with heavy losses. Russian troops advanced near Dvinsk and Vilkomir, captured Kovarsk and Toviny, and repulsed further German efforts near Kovne. Lukow occupation by Austro German troops follows Russian retreat from the Warsaw salient.
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War dispatches capture and losses reported across fronts
A long wartime bulletin details captures and casualties from Western and Italian theaters. It notes towns such as Zamibrows and Wiznia taken, 700 and 990 prisoners reported, officers among them, machine guns, and various fortifications. Additional action mentions Russian and German units, bombardments, and continued offensives in Galicia and the Carso plateau.
Turkiye retreat in face of Russian offensive gains
An official Russian Caucasus headquarters statement reports Turkish advances repulsed near Olti and Passine, with gains including three machine guns and prisoners from two regiments. One column captured 19 officers and 1,172 men, plus wagons of pyroxylin and trenching implements. Turks abandoned wounded. ammunition and artillery found on roads. British aviators raid Turkish town near Smyrna. Smyrna area fortifications updated. French recapture trenches in Artois and Vosges with counterattacks restoring lost positions.
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FRENCH AVIATORS RAID BAVARIAN TOWNS
French aviators bombed Zweibrücken and Saint Ingbert in Bavaria, causing civilian casualties and property damage. The raid targeted nearby Saarbrücken, with German reports noting heavy bombardment and further attacks on August 12. Italian and Turkish fronts show ongoing battles with Italian losses and trench engagements on Gallipoli.
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Italian Army Chief Cadorna Predicts Allied Victory
General Cadorna, commander of the Italian army, praised for his rugged campaign in snow covered mountains. He compared Allied and German strength, asserting Allied resources will secure supremacy and victory, as France and England marshal munitions and resolve.
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Obituaries of Mrs Julia Pope and three others in Georgia
Mrs Julia E Pope of Titlon aged about 70 died Tuesday afternoon at Tift County Hospital and was buried at Oakridge cemetery. She had been ill two weeks, with surgery performed Tuesday morning. She was born Julia Elizabeth Wilby in Greene County in October 1864. She married Louis Barnes, moved to Tifton, then to John Fore and had two children, Annie Barnes Howen, Albert, and Mary. Henry Parham of Lyerly, a prominent farmer aged about 60, died after brief illness. nine children survive. Isabella Kinsey died at her son’s home in Summerville after long illness, funeral at Summerville Baptist Church with burial in race cemetery. she leaves three children de Kinsey, Mrs J T Wade, Mrs Jesse Veatch.
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Key to Balkan Situation Seen in Sofia, Says Serbian Minister
In an interview published in The Tribuna, Serbian envoy to Italy Mr Histitch argues the Balkan crisis hinges on Sofia not Nish or Athens. Bulgaria seeks to stall with proposals to the quadruple entente, while a genuine German attack on Serbia would force Romania to react, shaping Bulgaria’s next move.
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Venizelos Returns to Announce Policy in Athens
Former Greek premier Eleutherios Venizelos, who resigned in March over King Constantine's disapproval of allied policy, returned to Athens today. A formal pronouncement is awaited, likely after the king's speech at the opening of parliament on August 6.
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Carranza Refuses Peace Conference Amid Border Tensions
Texas and federal authorities report ongoing border troubles with Mexican raiders. Carranza rejects a peace conference citing recent train bombings and attacks. Rangers and cavalry pursue bands while officials note possible further mobilization and cross-border actions.
Adriatic Arrives in Liverpool After Transatlantic Crossing
The White Star Line steamship Adriatic arrived in Liverpool this afternoon after departing New York on August 4.
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German Jews Appeal to America Broadcast From Berlin
German Jews issue a dramatic appeal drafted by Rabbi Dr Neel calling on America to help victims amid shelling in Palletawne and Libau to Lemberg. The message accuses the czar’s army of war profiteering and urges the United States to act before Europe’s turmoil deepens. France readies war munitions as Albert Thomas coordinates defense plans.
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Osceola Jail Stormed and Prisoner Killed
In Osceola Arkansas a mob of about fifteen overpowered the jail and shot prisoner Andy Crum dead. Crum connected with the Jene killing of Sheriff Mauldin in Mississippi County. He faced trial with Robert Renton and others for the raid on alleged blind tigers on the Mississippi River July 1. Bert Spring, a black man charged with killing the sheriff, died in Marion from wounds after resisting a threat.
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Costly coal carriage challenged by interstate board
The Interstate Commerce Commission moves to curb high coal freight costs by curbing preferential docking rights and exclusive piers held by coal companies. Aims to level rates among independents and controlled carriers, reducing consumer coal prices and ending discriminatory practices. Indicts sought against railroads for rate violations and failure to file required documents.
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Lapland Sails For Liverpool With 273 Passengers
The liner Lapland chartered to the White Star Line sailed from New York on August 18 bound for Liverpool carrying 273 passengers with seventeen in the first cabin and a full cargo on board.
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Pinochle Quip Highlights Frustration With Learning
In The Washington Star a speaker nicknamed Three Finger Sam laments that pinochle is too hard to master. He notes the difficulty of reaching for a second gun and hints at a decoy with more than enough resources, underscoring a humorous, cantankerous mood.
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PHONE COMPANY TO AID IN CATCHING CROOKS
New York August 2 The New York Telephone company will cooperate with the police to capture criminals. Under an arrangement Joe Gay, the territory within a hundred miles of New York City has been divided into seven districts. Police notifications of wanted individuals will be flashed to all police, sheriffs, constables, and railroad stations within minutes. Commissioner Woods notes the system should help prevent escapes.
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Towboat Incident Toward Starmer Oneuda BA
A partially legible 19th century report from Boston on August 3 describes a schooner Francona of Warangion Vane being towed and losing gear after a collision near Chesham Just. One crewman was injured in the incident while the vessel and tow battled gale conditions.
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