Washington Not Surprised At Break In Turkey Germany Ties
The Copenhagen telegraph report says Germany and Turkey have severed relations from Constantinople. German pressure increases after Turkey ceded the cruiser Hamidieh to Sebastopol with the German flag, as compensation for the Breslau. The dispute over railway lines and territory raises tensions with Bulgaria and Romania.
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Romania
London
Germany
Turkey
Constantinople
Copenhagen
Exchange’ Telegraph Company
Hamidieh
Breslau
Dardanelles
Sebastopol
Diplomat's Disease Refocuses War Strains In Balkans
An Associated Press report from Washington notes German papers say King Ferdinand of Bulgaria may be abroad for health reasons. The dispatch also discusses Turkey and Bulgaria severing relations with Germany in a dispute over postwar spoils and the Adrianople to Deadengatch railway.
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Bulgaria
Associated Press
Washington
France
Ferdinand
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Copenhagen
London
Rumania
Jassy
Adrianople
Deadengatch
Weather Across States With Temperatures And Showers
The report outlines regional conditions for Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia and surrounding areas with forecasts of cooler nights and warmer afternoons. Temperature readings at stations including Boston Memphis Jacksonville Kansas City New Orleans Denver Nashville San Francisco and Winnipeg are listed alongside precipitation and wind data for the day.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Boston
Memphis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
New Orleans
Denver
Nashville
San Francisco
S. Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
S.W
Naval Munketeers Arrive in England to Visit Navy Bases
The Naval Affairs Committee of the U S House led by Chairman Lemuel P Padgett arrived in London after a voyage on an American battleship. They visited British naval leaders and bases, attended a Commons Irish debate, and will tour Queenstown France and Italy, praising American war efforts.
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London
United States
House of Representatives
Lemuel P. Padgett
British Admiralty
Sims
Ambassador Page
Admiralty
House of Commons
Guy Gaunt
Washington
England
Queenstown
France
Italy
Padgett
America
De Haviland Flying Graft 5 Under Fire
Washington reports scrutiny of the De Haviland aircraft, criticized by General Pershing and other officers. Secretary Baker and the Senate committee plan hearings to probe design flaws and wing fabric weakness. About 753 built, 400 shipped to Pershing, 67 received. no confirmed front line use yet.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
Baker
Senate
de Haviland Tyre
Army
de Haviland
Wright
Dayton
General March
General P Rshing
de Havland
Wiiich
Pershing
Senate Military Subcommittee
Foch Prepares To Strike at Hun's Center
French and American forces press a wide push along the Aisne Marne salient as German retreat lines tighten. Observers see a wedge plan by General Foch aiming to isolate center positions and crumple the line west of Fere en Tardenois amid strong American rear guard actions.
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Foch
Hun’s
Associated Press
Washington
Aisne-Marne
Vesle
Rheims
Aisne
Fere-en-Tardenois
Soissons
Roosevelt Finds An Eman In Sir Geddes In London
In London Franklin D. Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy meets Sir Eric Geddes First Lord of the British Admiralty. They discuss Anglo American naval cooperation and the growing American ship presence for escort duties against U boats. Roosevelt notes joint efforts and visits Queenstown while praising British leadership.
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London
Franklin D. Roosevelt
King George
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Eric
Roosevelt
Sir Eric
Sir Eric Geddes
Navy
Naval Committee
House of Representatives
Mr. Roosevelt
Atlantic
Queenstown
United States
Europe
Caproni predicts giant airships with 100 men
Paris July 29 Gianni Caproni designer of Caproni airships asserts aircraft of the future will carry one hundred men and be powered by engines equal to those in medium steamers. He predicts development within three years as airship technology advances.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gianni Caproni
Caproni
Police Move to Halt Philadelphia Race Riots
In South Philadelphia police seal off saloons and deploy nearly 400 patrolmen after race riots leave three dead and many injured since Sunday. Four Home Reserve companies bolster the force as officials warn of strict deadlines and house-to-house searches if violence resumes.
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Philadelphia
Mills
Dillon Tries To Condemn Irish Policy, Is Voted Down
In London the House of Commons defeated John Dillon's motion condemning government Irish policy by 245 to 106. Dillon suggested referring Ireland to President Wilson, but Asquith noted Washington would not take on such a task now. He urged renewed government effort to settle the Irish question amid a shifting political balance and a looming league of nations challenge.
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Dillon
John Dillon
Ireland
Wilson
House
Asquith
United States
Constitutional
Revolutionary
League of Nations
Mr. Dillon
Mr. Asquith
Treland
Taxation Plans Considered for War Revenue Bill
Washington July 29 The House Ways and Means Committee outlined tax directions for an 8 billion dollar revenue bill. They kept passenger and freight transportation taxes, debated pipeline taxes, and postponed liquor beverage increases. They favored higher life marine and casualty insurance taxes and urged Treasury data, with careful steps on beverage and tobacco taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
House, Ways and Means Committee
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Kitchen
Treasury Department
Bandits Fight the Marines in Santo Domingo
Dispatches from Santo Domingo report three clashes between United States Marines and Dominican and Haitian bandits. Marines suffered one corporal and two privates wounded, plus a Dominican guard officer. About twenty bandits were killed, with several wounded and others captured.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Charles F. Merkel
Racomon Quiara
Vicentinlo
Dominican Guardia
Natara
Digola Compania
Santa Fe
Macoris
Magaarin
Seibo
Gato
Admiral Tries To Explain Why Transports Are Not Sunk
Amsterdam July 29 The German Admiralty chief Admiral von Holtzendorff explains to The Cologne Gazette why U boats are not sinking American transports. He cites naval deployment from Scotland to the Mediterranean, irregular transport arrivals, and strong destroyer escorts as making lurk attacks impractical. He says the aim is to reduce enemy cargo space and notes Allied war material losses and economic impact. The statement asserts U boat strategy and cites enemy losses through July 1, 1918 exceeding 50 billion marks.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
von Holtzendorff
Cologne
Scotland
Mediterranean
John Jellicoe
America
Crown Prince Enters Desperate Assault on Ourcq Front
American forces on the Ourcq near Sergy repelled repeated German pushes by the Fourth Guards and Bavarians who reinforced near the Marne. The battle featured bayonets and pistols in hand to hand fighting, waterline combat, and strong air support as both sides fought for riverbank positions. The Americans, a veteran division, held the north bank and continued the advance amid heavy artillery and cavalry support from French allies.
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Associated Press
Aisne-Marne
Sergy
Ourcq
Crown Prince
Germany
Fourth Guards
Marne
Seringes-et-Nesles
Soissons
Rheims
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Lovelace Stone
Bunkie
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Tardenois
Epernay
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