Russians Beater In Eastern Galicia Pushes Fronts
Vienna reports a Russian defeat across about twenty five miles near Brody in eastern Galicia. Austro Hungarian forces pursue retreating Russians after captures at Podkamien Makutra and near Radziwilow. Emperor Nicholas reportedly at army helm and Joffre visits Italy hint at coordinated allied action on eastern and western fronts.
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Brody
Galicia
Vienna War Office
Podkamien
Makutra
Radziwilow
Nicholas
Raymond Poincare
France
Joffre
London
Riga
Dvina
Gulf of Riga
Serbia
Teutons
Save
Danube
Zeppelin raid hits central London killing and injuring dozens
Official reports say the Wednesday night Zeppelin raid on London killed twenty people and injured eighty six, raising two nights total to thirty three dead and one hundred twenty nine wounded. The attack struck the heart of the city including St James Palace Westminster Abbey Parliament buildings Charing Cross station and nearby factories.
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London
St. James Palace
Westminster Abbey
Parliament Buildings
Charing Cross
Grand Duke Nicholas Relegated to Minor War Post
Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia, famed for his strategic retreat against the Austro German onslaught, is assigned to a lesser role as leader of Russian forces opposing the Turks in the Caucasus. The emperor nominally succeeds him, but actual command may pass to another military leader as announced in the imperial order.
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London
Grand
Nicholas
Russia
Caucasus
Nathan Straus Milk Philanthropy Milestones Reported
The Straus laboratories announced that after 24 years of dairy relief efforts they distributed about 3,000,000 bottles of pasteurized milk and 21,500,000 quarts of milk during the year. The summary notes a total output of roughly 208 million bottles over the period.
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New York
Nathan Straus
Straus Laboratories
New York Transit Carries 206 Million Passengers in Year
Elevated and subway lines in New York City carried 206 million passengers for the year ending June, down 4.6 million from the prior year. The decline reflects reduced travel across the system amid ongoing conditions.
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New York
New York City
Judge's Son Found Dead in Suspected Accidental Shooting
Counce Bhite, 25, eldest son of Walter Smith a United States clerk and former congressman, was found dead with four bullet wounds in what police say may be an accidental shooting gone wrong. No arrests reported and investigation ongoing.
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Counce Bhite
Howard F Bmith
Walter. Bmith
United States
Cronk Jude
Austria Asked to Recall Oumba
Ambassador Dumba was declared no longer acceptable as envoy to the United States and recall requested. Secretary Lansing announced the action after intercepting Dumba's letter proposing to handicap American munitions plants. Archibald’s passport was canceled and he awaits return pending further legal review.
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United States
Lansing
Washington
Penfield
Vienna
Constantin Dumba
Dumba
James F. J. Archibald
Secret Service
Foreign Office
Archibald
Rotterdam
Ainister van Dyke
Department of Justice
Wilson
Robert F. Rose Resigns to Lead Southern Cotton Interests
Robert F. Rose quits as foreign trade adviser in the state department to serve as market representative for the Southern Cotton Interests. He will seek new markets for cotton, improve shipping, and press for lifting blockade restrictions imposed by Great Britain.
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Robert F. Rose
State Department
Louisiana man believed lynched after arrest by masked mob
A man named MaeHudd Love, described as a ne gro, was taken from a Clarkaville constable by forty masked men Thursday. No further word has emerged, and authorities fear he was lynched.
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Louisiana
MaeHudd Love
Clarkaville
Bridgeport Workers Strike for Eight Hour Day and Wage Increase
In Bridgeport Connecticut employees of the American Graphophone company numbering about 1600 or more halted work to press for an eight hour day and a twenty percent wage rise.
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Bridgeport
Conn
American Graphophone Company
Germany says Arabic sinking was self defense and seeks Hague talks
Berlin reports to the United States that the German submarine acted in self defense when sinking the White Star liner Arabic. The note expresses regret for American lives lost, offers to refer reparations to The Hague, and outlines strict submarine instructions to avoid passenger ships unless attacked or attempting to escape.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
White Star Line
James W. Gerard
Hague
Washington weighs German note on Arabic sinking
A German note on the Arabic sinking reached the State Department via cable through Ambassador Gerard after a London report with affidavits from survivors. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing will consider U S responses, examining Germany’s claim of submarine commanders obeying orders to avoid unannounced ship destruction.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Gerard
Ambassador Page
London
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Wealthy Widow Strangled in Home Robbery
Mrs Elizabeth Nichola widow of James HK Nichols a founder of August Nichola Co was murdered by two armed robbers in her New York home. Jewelry worth about 500000 was in a strong box in her bedroom kept by a neck worn key.
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New York
Elizabeth Nichola
James HK. Nichols
August Nichola & Co
Nichola
Russians Claim Victory Near Tarnopol
Petrograd reports Russian forces defeat the third German division and the forty eighth reserve division with an Austrian brigade near Tarnopol, claiming 8000 prisoners and thirty guns captured.
Trade Union Congress adopts revolutionary war stance
Bristol England The British trade union congress meeting adopted a resolution affirming the complete justification of Britain's and allies positions in the war.
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Bristol
England
British Trade Union Congress
Great Britain
Canadian Steamer Hesperian Sunk By Torpedo
The Allan Line steamer Hesperian, 350 passengers and 300 crew, was torpedoed off the Irish coast near Queenstown on Saturday evening. The ship sank by Sunday morning with twelve passengers and thirteen crew unaccounted for. about twenty injured. Two American crew members survived.
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London
Allan Line
Hesperian
Liverpool
Montreal
Admiralty
Queenstown
Tennessee Mob Lynches Black Suspect in Nashville Riot
A Black man was fatally harmed by a mob in Nashville on Saturday night after a Black suspect named Wilson faced a crime accusation involving a white woman. A crowd acted before officials intervened and removed the man from the mob.
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Nashville
Wilson
Pear Dresden
Wreck in Mexico City area claims two hundred lives
A train disaster about 200 miles east of Mexico City kills around two hundred people including many women and children. American Consul Billimap reports the accident.
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Washington
Mexico City
Billimap
Simple Made Devices to Encourage Kids to Clean Up
Practical ideas teach neatness through charming storage items for children. A shoe bag with colorful figures and pockets could hold shoes and pencils, while a tin pail or scratch pad offers quick clean up. The piece argues attractive, child friendly design motivates orderly habits.
Toy Box Fit for Little People and Good Habits
A Japanese matting box serves as an ideal toy box and seat for children. It is attractive, durable, and shiny inside, yet mothers should adopt the children's perspective to teach good habits in their own way. One child remains central to the lesson.
Sleeves for Fall Gowns Highlighted in Fashion Notes
The piece describes fall gown sleeves with set-in shapes and conspicuous detailing. Armholes feature bands of material or braid, with examples like three-inch silk braids around a blue serge gown and a flat-stitched band on the outside of the bodice. Many daytime sleeves are long and slashed from wrist to elbow, with lace or net fillings and refined edges.
Fashion trend blends two frocks in one for midsummer
The piece describes a white net frock with a deep irregular hem of white voile. The voile trim provides weight and dignity to the gown, representing a popular, subtle accent in midsummer fashion.
Tin pail appeal and clever food news play
A playful snippet notes a longing for a simple tin pail while another desires fresh news told through eating and a person named Jace. The line hints at whimsy and a casual conversation about gifts and information.
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Eatin
Jace
Neat Crepe de Chine Blouse Suit Shown
A white washable crepe de chine blouse and matching skirt are shown. The design features two closely braided box plaits, a pointed yoke with soutache trim, tassel weighted ties at the neck, pearl buttons with soutache holes, and a bead soutache waist treatment creating a semiprincess silhouette.
Great Variety in Coats Displays Wide Range of Styles
The article notes a broad mix of coats from mannish English tweeds to delicate silk wraps for summer. Sports coats favor utility with masculine lines, belts at the waist, patch pockets, raglan sleeves, and turned down collars. Escorto, a silk and wool blend, rises in popularity beside traditional tweeds.
Challis Dresses for Children Travel Easy in Lightweight Cotton
Little girls' challis dresses are praised for travel suitability as they resist wrinkling and wear. The article notes 98 cotton frocks designed for mobility and durability while away from home.
A Touch of Black in Fashions and Embroidery
A discussion on using black outlines to enhance color pieces in fashion and embroidery. It notes black edging improves heavy linen and ceram covers, and describes a white centerpiece with jewel patterns outlined in black for contrast and definition.
The Seasons Parasols in Black and White Awnings
The article describes new parasols styled as miniature awnings in black and white stripes and other colors. It highlights a rich Japanese parasol with a flat, Japanesque frame, plain silk cover, hematite bordered edge, and tiny gold thread characters on the double fold.
Tulle on Straw Hat Charm Blends Color and Style
A decorative tulle trim circles the brim of a straw hat, featuring coral pink and turquoise hues. The delicate net adds a playful, fashionable touch to a simple straw accessory.
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Austria
Oumba
Graphophone
Eduardo Iturbide
Mexico
Voile Ham
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