German Ruler in Ukraine Is Slain
Field Marshal von Eichhorn and his adjutant Captain von Dressler were killed by a bomb in Kiev. A youth of 23, tied to the Social Revolutionists in Moscow, claimed orders from a communist committee. The assassin and cab driver were arrested. Berlin notes say heart failure contributed to Eichhorn’s death.
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Amsterdam
Ukraine
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Kiev
Moscow
Ryazan
Berlin
Boris Danskio
Central Committee
Herman von Eichhorn
Kirovno
Poland
Russia
Hair Troubles and How to Treat Them with Birt’s Head Wash
An advertisement argues hair growth stops when roots die and urges two cures: a plain diet and strict scalp cleanliness. It promotes Birt’s Head Wash to remove dirt and germs, claim it leaves hair glossy, scalp healthy, and insists on transparent formula listing Refined Soap Ochin Cocoanut Oil White of Eggs Glycerin and Salicylic Acid.
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Heavy Storm Clouds Gathering in Ukraine
Telegraphed from Kiev by Hamburg Fremdenblatt reporters a heavy storm cloud has gathered on the political horizon in the Ukraine.
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Ukraine
Amsterdam
Government moves to quell unrest through mass arrests
The government acts to avert threatened unrest by detaining numerous individuals. M. Gyzicki, secretary of state for the hetman government, an outspoken monarchist, was among those arrested.
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M. Gyzicki
Consternation in Berlin Over Eichorn Killing
Amsterdam dispatch says the murder of Field Marshal von Eichorn shocks German officials. It notes Germany may demand immediate punishment for the assassin and threaten further land occupation in the Ukraine. German newspapers urge full intervention in Russia to preserve prestige in the east.
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London
Exchange
Amsterdam
von Eichorn
Ukraine
Germany
Russia
East
Germans Want Troops As Rumanians Rise
Paris reports in well informed circles that the German high command asked the commander in Romania how many divisions could be sent to the western front. Field Marshal von Mackensen replied that removing troops would be unsafe due to unrest, and he ordered the Romanian government to proclaim a state of siege amid uprisings.
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Skoropadski
Ukraine
von Michhorn
Berlin
Emperor William
Marshal von Eichhorn
William
Paris
Rumania
von Mackensen
Havas
Berne
Soviet decree denounces anti semitism in Moscow
London reporting Soviet government in Moscow issues a decree against anti semitism stating there is no place for oppression of nationalities. The Jewish bourgeoisie is named the enemy not as Jews but as bourgeoisie and the decree calls on workers to fight pogroms. Pogrom agitators and anti Semitic agitators are declared outlaws.
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London
Moscow
Liege Punished for Celebrating Victory
Liege residents celebrated the Entente success on the Marne salient with the Marseillaise sung. The German governor ordered a seven o'clock curfew for several weeks and imposed a fine on the city.
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London
Les Nouvelles
Liege
Belgium
Marne Salient
Von Kuehlmann to Run in Berlin Reichstag By election
Dr. von Kuehlmann former foreign secretary will be a Reichstag candidate in a Berlin by election to fill the late President Dr Johannes Kaempf seat. The report appears in the Vossische Zeitung from Amsterdam on July.
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Amsterdam
von Kuehlmann
Ein
Reichstag
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Johannes Kaempf
Food Crisis in Austria Eases Says Minister
AMSTERDAM July 31 The food crisis in Austria is almost overcome and may never recur says Food Minister Paul per the Neue Freie Presse. Harvest prospects look promising and fodder conditions are better than last year. Cattle have sufficient fodder and autumn milk and meat supply is expected to improve.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Paul
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Cambridge Parrot Lays Three Eggs in Month
A Cambridge African gray parrot named Haco, 21 years old, laid three eggs in May, following a prior two eggs at 18. The bird, owned by Miss M. Louise Jackson’s family at 98 Prospect Street, Boston, has fooled experts by mating in captivity and can spell three words, a feat noted by an ornithologist.
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Haco
Lizzie
Norumbega
M. Louise Jackson
East Cambridge
Prospect Street
Boston
19 More U S Prisoners Of War Named In Germany
Washington July 31 The War Department announced the names of 19 enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces held in Germany as prisoners of war. Camps Hammelsburg Darmstadt Lembarg Landshut list several Corporals Privates and Sergeants with home towns including Meriden New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Philadelphia Springfield and Paris among others. The names include Warren Andrews Chester Warren Ernest A French Warren E Thompson Henry K Woods Frank L Smith Joseph F Nolan Frederick Miller Edward A Patenaude James Coleman Leroy Congleton Miles Dunning Patrick Meehan Lee Whitehead Edward Doherty John McCartin Patrick Wall and Thomas Buffum.
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Germany
War Department
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Warren Andrews
Meriden
Conn
Chester Warren
Moundsville
W. Va
Ernest A. French
New Haven
Warren E. Thompson
Newark
N. J
Forestville
Patrick Meehan
Genesee Street
Springfield
Mass
Lee Whitehead
Jeffrey, Ky
Leonard Coleman
Orchard Street
Edward Doherty
Newton Centre
John McCartin
Thompson Street
Patrick Wall
County Leitrim
Ireland
Camp Landshut
Thomas Buffum
Paris
France
Election filings surge as candidates file across state
Secretary of State reports a spike in election activity with nomination papers from all regions. Three candidates for Congress, seven for Senate, 43 for the House, and several for local offices including councillor and probate, county positions, and commissioners, with a slate of Republican incumbents and hopefuls across districts.
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Congress
Senate
House
Frederick T. Gillett
Allen T. Treadway
Richard Olney
Boston
Suffolk
Mr. Driscoll
Governor McCall Returns From Vacation
Governor McCall, who has spent the past month farming in Lancaster New Hampshire, returned to the State House desk yesterday showing the effects of the rest he received.
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Lancaster
N. H
State House
Boston merchants pledge rules for conservation programme
The merchants of Boston have agreed to assist in the national conservation programme by adopting the following rules for the conduct of their business. The pledge outlines fair pricing, truthful labeling, waste reduction, and cooperation with authorities to promote sustainable commerce.
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Merchants of
Boston
Industrial accidents in Massachusetts exceed 150000 yearly
Edwin F. Mulready testified before the legislative recess committee on workmen's compensation that Massachusetts experiences more than 150000 industrial accidents annually, or about 600 per working day, with about half requiring compensation. He urged using loss of time as the test rather than case count.
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Massachusetts
Edwin F. Mulready
Commissioner of Labor
Legislative Recess Committee
French Gold Medal for Former New York Girl
Paris announces Duchess de Choiseul receives the French gold medal for hospital service. The honor highlights her activity in medical work and relief efforts.
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New York
Paris
Duchess de Choiseul
Duchess de Choiseul in Relief Work Since War
The Duchess de Choiseul, formerly Claire Coudert daughter of Frederick R. Coudert, a New York lawyer, has led relief efforts since the war began. She has focused on tubercular French soldiers and received a silver medal last year for hospital work.
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Today
Claire Coudert
Frederick R. Coudert
New York
Duchess de Choiseul
Yankees Repulse Attacks and Improve Positions
General Pershing's communique reports on the Oureq line where enemy counterattacks were renewed to push back advancing American troops. The United States forces repulsed these assaults and improved their positions amid severe fighting along Section A on the Oureg.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Hunger Stone in Elbe River Reappears Amid War Time
A famed hunger stone near Tetschen on the Elbe resurfaces for the first time since war began. The stone rests in the riverbed and is normally hidden except for exceptionally low tides. An old German inscription reads When you see me we will weep.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Elbe
Tetschen
Germany
Spanish court to mourn former czar for 30 days
The official journal announces Madrid will observe 30 days of mourning for Nicholas II Romanoff former Emperor of Russia noting the Spanish court will pause ceremonial duties.
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Madrid
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
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