Municipal Affairs Committee In Session
The Municipal Affairs Committee met in the Board of Commerce room last evening with Chairman F. Weeks presiding. Mr H R Waltz presented plans for an extension of the streetcar system showing increased costs and possible higher monthly expenses for the city. The committee appointed members to confer with Mr Waite on pole support and conditions, and Major J H Brown was tasked to prepare a railroad proposal for directors review.
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Board of Commerce Goons
H.R. Waltz
Wight
Mtwun
Ghairman
Wenks
Mowry, Hunh
Glhtin
Tentley
Mr. Waite
J. H. Trown
Brown
Weather forecast notes chances of showers tonight
A weather bulletin indicates light to moderate rain is likely tonight and into Wednesday with unsettled skies. Winds remain light, temperatures mild, and coastal areas may see periodic showers from late evening onward.
Austrians Bombard Italian Coast Cities and Railways
Austrian cruisers and destroyers bombarded the Adriatic coast of Italy today, shelling Fano heavily and damaging the Ancona rail line. Hydroplanes aided the fleet in the attack along the coast as Austrian forces reportedly engaged Italian warships nearby.
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United Preat Momo
Alnikaglia-Poanro
Fano
Anasbilan
Adriatic
Ancona
Eight Die In Mine Disaster Near Town
United Press story reports eight men killed and eight injured in an explosion at Mine No 1 of United Coal Mine Company near the town. Initial reports indicate about twenty five men removed and two hundred men at work, with later accounts uncertain as rescue efforts continued and communication restored.
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United Presa
Christopher
United Coal Miine Company
Marly
Hortin
Vic Royous
Ming
Tne
Corryites Planned Trip on Eastland Disaster
In Corry, Mrs Archia Mrackan of Chicago warned of a narrow escape from drownings on the Eastland tragedy. She and her son Roger, employed at Western Electric in Chicago, would have joined the excursion but missed the boat. The family was saved while others perished. more than 1200 are known dead.
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Archia Mrackan
Chicago
Bracken
Roger
Western Electric Company
Corry
Cacapedd
England Has Lost 330 995 Men
A British House of Commons inquiry release records total wartime losses for Britain up to July 14. The army and navy combined show 380 06 dead wounded and missing, with 264 officers and 205000 men lost in France and Belgium, and 49288 lost in the Dardanelles.
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Vey United Ree
London
House of Commong Thin Wek
Augusth
Britain
Inmex
Thia
France
Belgium
Dardanelle
Baltic Was Chased by Submarine
London July 27 The Baltic was chased off Fecentenot by a German submarine while en route from New York to Liverpool according to passengers arriving here. The ship took berth in Liverpool and the crew manned a lifeboat while a British patrol reported sighting the submarine before it disappeared. Most passengers were at dinner but enough witnesses testified to the incident.
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United Prees
London
Baltic
Favtenot
New York
Liverpool
Pasnenisre
Haltio
Xigs Tny Courne
Huntieh
Germans United For Firm Stand In War Row
Berlin dispatch reports Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Carl W Ackermann says Germany will stand firm in reply to the United States while noting public opinion in America is split. He cites letters from Germans praising Germany’s course and asserts no decision has been made on next steps regarding submarine warfare. He emphasizes resolve and hinted at aiming to maintain unity with the German people behind the government.
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Prpas
Berlin
Carl W. Ackeerman
Germany
America
Zimmerman
United States
Amerten
Russians Halt Hindenburg Offensive Near War Saw
Petrograd reports Von Hindenburg’s attempt to push Russian lines back stalled. Russians repulsed across the Narew and pushed to Och and Olsak, about 12 miles north of the Bug, gaining at least two miles. German attacks between the Vistula and Bug fail, Russian positions hold despite coastal pressure.
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United Preea
Petrograd
von Hinden- Duck
Tiver Bug
Warsaw
Narew River
Och
Olsak
Rug
Puttunka
Pointedwyon
Milen
Bug
Auetro Gertian
War Office
LyonKorad
Hay Ben
Vistula
Courland
Five Hundred Bodies Still in Wreck
Chicago reports another two bodies recovered from the Portland steamer disaster, bringing total recovered to 888. Coroner Hoffman and officials fear about 400 more remain in the river as search continues. An accompanying marina contractor begins wreck valuation, aiming to finish in ten days and release recovered items. federal authorities confer with state officials on the case.
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United Prees
Chicago
Portland
Hoffman
Hoyne
Yount
England Plans Further Note to US on mediation
Edward Grey cables the British government in Washington stating Britain will prepare an immune supplementary note to the mediation effort and withhold the full text until the additional note is finalized. The exchange aims to advance the mediation with the United States and clarify Britain’s position.
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Washington, D. C
Edward Grey
Commission rejects bids on street sewer project
City Commission held a meeting to discuss long standing issues and passed a paving ordinance for Park Place from North Center to Grace Street. The panel reviewed finances showing a total appropriation of 43,904.44 and outlined plans for sewer and street work on Went Wayne and Smith Street areas.
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Commission
Park Tae Street
North Senter
Grae Strep
Fred H. Bats
League of Citieg Ptie Third Fase
Auton
Hindinie Am Auciat
St.ood
Sommiesson Rajooteyth
Wayne Aint
Thu Cownell
Robin
Pinang
Lie Game Mason
Enterat
Iran
Wa Tewspanary
Smithstron Armounty
Istimaty
Leveil
Paldhey
Ha Pyle
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Foreign Office
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Redfield
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Oil City
Gia
Citizens National Bank
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