Retreats and Advances Mark Ongoing World War Fronts
Reports describe a hurried Russian retreat in Galicia with evacuations from Stanislau and threats to Tarnopol as Teutons advance. In the north Russians retreat after limited gains around Dvinsk and Vilna while Germans push in Crevo and Smorgon sectors. French and British forces regain ground on the Chemin des Dames and in Belgium as Haig readies new drives.
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Galicia
Dvinsk
Vilna
Krevo
Smorgon
Belgium
Haig
Arras
Lens
Kerensky vows blood and iron to save Russia
Premier Kerensky announces a blood and iron policy if needed to preserve Russia and unity. He says the new government will defend the country, stop retreats, and restore finances, relying on the masses and the army while awaiting constitutional completion. He denies counter revolution plans and warns against old regime return.
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Russia
Kerensky
Associated Press
Prince Looff
Fears Russia Crisis Demands Firm British Action
London July 24 Arthur Henderson British war council member says Russia faces disaster unless the situation is quelled with firmness. He argues extremists dominate Petrograd’s capital while a coalition government falters and army and navy discipline collapses under political influence.
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London
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
Russia
Petrograd
Henderson
Mr. Henderson
War News In Brief From Front Lines
German attacks on the Aisne front northwest of Braye en Laonnois and between Cerny and Ailles were repulsed. British raids west of Havrincourt east of Vermelles and west of Hollebeke took 30 prisoners. July 20 to 21 Palestine front bombardment and Gaza clashes repelled by Turkish forces. Russian defense held on eastern front at Jacobstadt and Dvinsk while Galicia push from Sereth to Carpathians. Continuous artillery battle in Flanders reported by Berlin.
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Brayeen-Laonnois
Cerny
Ailles
Paris
Havrincourt
Vermelles
Hollebeke
London
Palestine
Gaza
Chevket-Tepe
Gaza- Honjuncus
Constantinople
Jacobstadt
Dvinsk
Berlin
Galicia
Sereth
Carpathians
Flanders
Cut Price of Lumber for U S Airplanes
Washington July 24 Large quantities of spruce for airplanes will be sold at 105 dollars per 1000 feet under an agreement between government representatives and spruce producers. The reduced price applies to private manufacturers with government and allies contracts as well as direct government purchases.
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Washington
Vegetables Abundant in Markets, Says State Official
Henry B. Endicott, state food administrator, reports markets show little change in vegetable and produce supply. The notice summarizes findings issued yesterday outlining current market conditions and availability.
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Henry B. Endicott
Wholesale Produce Prices Decline Logic Prompting Heavy Sales
The report shows large arrivals of green and yellow beans with prices dropping from yesterday’s wholesale levels. Cabbages lettuce and beets remain abundant and cheap. Onions are plentiful and cantaloupes and watermelons sell in large quantities at reasonable figures. North Carolina cantaloupes are cheap but fair. Arizona cantaloupes cost a bit more with good quality. Potatoes decline further prompting broader consumer use. The day’s classification lists abundant greens and onions and normal potatoes cucumbers tomatoes peaches carrots squash turnips.
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North Carolina
Arizona
Twelve autoists fined in East Boston Court
Twelve autoists were fined in the East Boston District Court yesterday for various offenses. Names include Samuel L Sneiserson Roxbury John Heaslip Somerville and Peter F Delorey Roxbury all fined five dollars for horn and license issues. Others paid ten dollars or were placed on file with several tied to signals and operator’s licenses.
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East Boston
Samuel L. Sneiserson
Devon Street
Roxbury
John Heaslip
Johnson Street
Somerville
Peter F. Delorey
Madison Avenue
Morris Katz
Dolphin Avenue
Revere
Sidvin Tucker
O. C. Smith
Charlestown
John W. Naenpas
Norwood
Louis Levi
Winthrop
William Sount
Waldo C. Dodge
Charles Rowe
Paul Beal
Victory of Reichstag Is Hollow
In Copenhagen on July 24 sources note that Berlin newspapers claim Chancellor Michaelis failed to promise peace without annexations or indemnities. German liberals and radicals, swayed by conservative commentary, awaken from the earlier sense of victory over the peace crisis and the adopted resolution.
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Copenhagen
Kreuz Zeitung
Berlin
Michaelis
Reichstag
Reichstag Paralysis Criticized By German Press
Theodor Wolff of Tageblatt and George Bernhard of Vossische Zeitung condemn the Reichstag for failing to spur German renascence and democracy. They accuse wirepullers behind the scenes, note the Bethmann-Hollweg fall, and warn that parliamentary corruption grows from such influence.
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George Bernhard
Vossische Zeitung
Herr Wolff
Reichstag
Herr Bernhard
Shoe workers near return in Lynn after three months idle
The 12 000 shoe workers in 20 Lynn factories appear ready to settle after union and manufacturers agreed to reopen on Aug 1 under terms set by the State Board of Arbitration. The plan calls for resuming at April 18 wages plus a 10 percent bonus until a permanent settlement is reached.
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Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of
State Board of Arbitration
State Board
Lynn Shoe Workers
Board of Arbitration
Street Railways Warn of Financial Ruin in State House Hearing
Representatives Bentley Warren and James F. Jackson told a state commission that street railways face bankruptcy unless legislation reduces burdens or allows public ownership. Suburban growth, reduced fares, investor fear of regulation, rising labor and equipment costs, and jitneys blamed for losses were cited as core causes.
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State House
Special Commission
Bentley Warren
Massachusetts Street Railways Association
James F. Jackson
Bay State Company
Britain Seeks Record War Loan in Commons
In London a vote of credit for 650 million pounds was approved, the largest war loan yet, lifting Britain’s total war expenditures to 5.292 billion pounds. Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law cited the financial burden and urged U.S. entry to secure victory through funding.
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London
House of Commons
Great Britain
Andrew Bonar Law
United States
General Strike Hits Tampico Oil Fields in Mexico
A broad work stoppage began in the Tampico oil fields affecting refining plants and about 15 000 workers. No disorder reported as government troops and the American embassy note protection for both foreigners and Mexicans’ property.
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Mexico City
Tampico
U S Asks Inquiry Into Mexican Letter
The American embassy has asked Mexico to investigate a letter published in a pro German paper in Mexico City. It allegedly was written by the Mexican consul at Tucson, Ariz. urging Mexicans to stay out of the United States due to alleged outrages and mistreatment by individuals and authorities.
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Mexico City
Tucson
Ariz
United States
Great family Yellowstone trip by rail and auto
Advertises a five day Yellowstone Park tour by government arranged auto transport with hotels or camps, including the Cody Road option. Pricing lists 52 dollars with hotels and 43 dollars with camps, plus rail fare, and promotes illustrated literature from travel agent Alex Stocks in Boston.
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Gardiner
Park
Cody Road
Sylvan Pass
Shoshone Canyon
Alex Stocks
New Fingland Pass
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