Allied and Central Power War Dispatches Fire Across Fronts
London reports Haig advances on the French front with British gains east of Waterlot farm and Trones wood. Paris notes French trench gains between Hardecourt and Hill 189 and near Maurepas Pem, while Germans repulse other attacks per Berlin. Canadian raiders reportedly strike in two German trench sectors.
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London
Haig
Delville Wood
Somme
Waterlot Farm
Trones Wood
Paris
Hardecourt
Hill 189
Maurepas
Pem
Carranza to retire as de facto chief and seek presidency
Laredo Texas July Venustiano Carranza plans to retire as de facto head of the Mexican government and be succeeded by General Pablo Gonzales. Information from Nuevo Laredo indicates Gonzales will assume power soon. Carranza intends to run for the presidency in upcoming elections, with a conference of Mexican generals with Carranza expected in Mexico City.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Nuevo Laredo
Gonzales
Ice City
Federal Sleuths Chase Dr Lewie South on Mail Fraud Charge
A warrant was issued in Lexington against Dr. Lewie South for using the mails to defraud. The case involves an alleged Drake Heirs association seeking a vast estate, with victims across many states and about $13,000 accounted. The post office inspectors led two years of inquiry.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
United States
S. S. Yantis
United States District Attorney
Charles Fennell
Lewie South
Waterloo
Ore
Chicago
Frankfort
South
Sir Francis Drake
Post Office
Cincinnati
South’s Association
United Association of Drake Heirs
Kentucky
Tennessee
Drake
England
Heat brings morgue overflow as Chicago hits record 102
Chicago motorists and residents endure a brutal heat wave with a 102 degree peak as morgue officials report no room for bodies. Beach crowds seek relief at the lake with extra police and health officials warning of heat related illnesses.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Health Department
Weather Summary for July 34 1916 Across Regions
The report notes continued warm conditions in Kentucky and West Virginia with Monday and Tuesday forecasts of partly cloudy skies and some showers in parts. Highs reach the 90s in many stations, with Milwaukee Escanaba and Sault Ste Marie reporting record heat. Local thunder showers in the South and gradual moderation expected in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by Tuesday. Temperature readings from multiple stations and overall precipitation figures are listed.
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Kentucky
West
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Great Central
Lake Region
Middle
South Atlantic
Milwaukee
Escanaba
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
North Upper Michigan
New England
Middle Atlantic States
East Lower Lake Region
Upper Ohio Valley
Lower Ohio Valley
West Lower Lake Region
Upper Lake Region
Jersey May Be Chosen for U S Mexico Confab
Mexico City July 30 The American Government has accepted Mexico plans for a conference to settle the dispute with the United States. Foreign Secretary Amador said the delegates date and place would be announced in early August. It is probable the meeting will be held in New Jersey.
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Mexico
City
United States
Amador
New Jersey
New York
Black Tom
New York Bay
Jersey City
Governor Willis backs eight hour day for trainmen
Governor Frank B. Willis declared his unequivocal support for an eight hour day for organized trainmen at a public meeting in Bellefontaine Ohio. He voiced his stand in the July 30 address and emphasized his alignment with the labor demand.
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Bellefontaine, CO
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Fatal Northern Ontario brush fires devastate towns
Northern Ontario forest fires swipe through Englehart and surrounding districts, killing an estimated 150 to 200 people and injuring many. Nuska Cochrane Iroquois Falls Ramore Matheson Timmons South Porcupine and Englehart suffer major losses as residents seek refuge in lakes and rivers. Relief trains and aid are dispatched along the Temiskaming line amid heavy smoke and ongoing fires.
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Englehart
Ontario
Nuska
Outlyng
Tashota
Kowash
Cochrane
Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway
Matheson
Ramore
Timmons
South Porcupine
Iroquois Falls
Cobalt
Haileybury
Figures show drop in paralysis deaths in New York City
New York City reports a marked decline in infantile paralysis cases in the past day ending at 10 am. There were 13 deaths and 145 new cases across the five boroughs, down from 44 deaths and 161 cases previously. Health Commissioner Dr Haven Emerson noted hospitals lack beds and pledged remedy.
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New York City
New York
Haven Emerson
Emerson
Fire saves town from waste as wind drives blaze
An east wind saved Williamsport from major destruction after a fire started in the Knights of Pythias Building burned west side businesses, including a poolroom a restaurant and a flat. Losses reach about 25000 with no injuries as residents fled. Circleville firemen aided but water shortage hindered control.
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Williamsport
Knights of Pythias
Ben F. Radcliff
Circleville Fire Department
United States Rejects British Blacklist Tactics
The United States protests Britain's use of a blacklist, warning of serious consequences for neutral rights and relations. Ambassador Page delivered the note to London, stating Washington cannot acquiesce and views the blacklist as incompatible with international practice and U S rights.
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Foreign Office
United States
Great Britain
Central Powers Besieged In Captured War Mortality Figures
Berlin reports two year totals show Central Powers capturing 2,658,000 enemy soldiers while the Entente holds 1,695,000. It lists captured officers and men by nationality, war booty, and wounded returns, noting high front line reincorporation.
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Sayville
Berlin
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Third Avenue Railway strike paralyzes Manhattan transit
In New York on July 30 the Third Avenue Railway lines shut down after 4 pm as 90 percent of motormen and conductors reportedly joined a strike sparked in Yonkers. Missionaries urged workers to walk out while obstructions and occasional stones disrupted service. Sutintendent Murray planned to resume operations tomorrow if possible.
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New York
Manhattan
Third Avenue Railway Company
Yonkers
Bronx
Broadway
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Third Avenue
George Murray
Third Avenue Company
Black Tom Island Explosions Kill and Damage in New York
A massive blast on Black Tom Island near Jersey City destroyed warehouses and triggered fires felt across five states. Authorities cite possible foul play and issued warrants for three executives while confirming deaths and widespread injuries.
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Waukee
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Semenoff
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Discase
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U. S.-Mexico
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Ain
State Department
Ambassador Page
Polk
Second
Lotham
Black Tom Island
National Storage Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Independent Towing Company
Albert M. Dickman
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Theodore B. Johnson
Johnson Lighterage and Towing Company
Alexander Davidson
Johnson
Storage Company
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