Women Fight but Russian Men Flee Near Tarnopol
Report describes Russian retreat as German forces advance on Tarnopol and surrounding towns. Kerensky promises repressive measures while Germans push toward Buczacz and rail hub Halicz. In Aisne, Petain's front holds with artillery duels. crown prince attacks on California Plateau repulsed. British air raids hit Zeebrugge and Bruges.
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Petain
Crown Prince
California
Monchy le Preux
Belgium
Zaebrugge
Bruges
British Lose Submarine C-34 in Atlantic Action
Berlin in London reports the British submarine C-34 was sunk by an opposing submarine. The sole survivor was captured. Built in 1909 the vessel weighed about 18 tons with a 12 foot draught and 14 knot surface speed. It carried two torpedo tubes and a crew of 16.
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Berlin
London
Otway torpedoed and sunk in northern waters
The British merchant cruiser Otway was torpedoed and sunk on July 22 in northern waters. Ten men were killed and the remainder saved. The 12,077 ton Glasgow built steamer of 1909, 675 feet long, 62 feet beam and 34 feet depth, owned by Orient Steam Navigation Company, is identified with the incident.
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London
Otway
British Admiralty
Glasgow
Orient Steam Navigation Company of
Russian Guards Retreat From Tarnopol Amid Fierce Fighting
Official statement reports the Russian Guards Corps withdrew from Tarnopol under pressure while Probrajen sky and Semeszky regiments held their positions southeast of Tarnopol. In Stanislau streets, bayonet clashes persisted as grenades were thrown at retiring troops.
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Tarnopol
Petrograd
Probrajensky
Semeszky
Stanislau
Eastern Galicia and western fronts see renewed actions
Official reports note Austro German advances in eastern Galicia with Tarno pol Stanislau and Nadvorna captured. British raiders east of Ypres take 114 prisoners. Russians push south of the Carpathians but halt at German line. German forces attack on the Aisne front and are repulsed.
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Galicia
Tarnopol
Stanislau
Nadvorna
Berlin
Ypres
London
Carpathians
Emperor William
the Sereth
Trembowla
Serbian Government to Move Seat to Saloniki
Serbia plans to transfer its seat of government from Corfu to Saloniki as Athens reports Greece has approved use of Saloniki as a temporary capital and ordered suitable buildings prepared for the transfer.
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Washington
Serbia
Corfu
Saloniki
Athens
Greece
Short Italians to Fight After August Decree Cuts Height
A new decree in Rome lowers the minimum height by four inches, opening military service to about 100,000 men who were previously barred by their stature. The change takes effect after August and expands enlistment eligibility.
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Rome
Victory priced at a dire cost in Western war plans
Analysis says a successful Allied effort to roll up the German right flank in Belgium could end the U boat threat, but the price would be appalling. Commentators note the need for combined operations, vast sea transport, and potentially months of time before a breach in the German line is plausible.
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Mans
Belgium
Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
Wilson
Strike Averted on Narrow Gauge Railroad
Officials of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad accepted a compromise offer last night averting a threatened strike. Employees had warned of stoppage over disputed terms, and a settlement was reached to resume service and avoid work stoppage.
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Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Secret Service Guards Called to Commons Gallery
The Speaker of the House of Commons reported that secret service men were present in the building after information of a possible improper demonstration and potential violence in the strangers' gallery. Security was requested to prevent trouble.
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London
House of Commons
Secret Service
General Korniloff Orders Fire On Russian Deserters
Petrograd July 25 General Korniloff commander on the southwest front orders all subordinates to open fire on deserters and troops refusing to obey. Premier Kerensky approves the move to restore discipline. Many Maximalists blamed for troop demoralization have been arrested.
German steamer Norderney torpedoed off Texel coast
The Handelsblad reports the German steam ship Norderney carrying coal was torpedoed in the North Sea on Monday and aground off the south coast of Texel in the Frisian Islands.
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The
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Norderney
North Sea
Texel
Frisian Islands
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