Allies Push In British French Break German Front From Lys To Boesinghe
Allied forces launch a daybreak offensive between the Lys and Boesinghe with British and French units penetrating German trenches and taking prisoners including many boys. Tanks support the assault as Menin tunnel and surrounding trenches see heavy fighting and German withdrawals begin under intense bombardment.
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Belgium
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Menin
Menin Road
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Whole Division Traitors Executed in Petrograd Dispatch
A Petrograd dispatch to the Post reports General Korniloff orders drastic measures in the Eleventh army. One entire division is said to have been blown apart by its own artillery to avenge insults endured by loyal troops and especially the artillery for four months from traitorous rascals.
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Petrograd
Korniloff
German indemnity pledge on Argentine torpedoing case
Buenos Aires July 30. Germany replies to Argentina on the torpedoing of Argentine ships. It grants indemnity for ships already sunk and promises to respect all Argentine vessels that do not carry contraband of war.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Wholesale Fruit Houses Plead Not Guilty in Indictments
Attorneys for Gamble Robinson and Nash Brothers wholesale fruit houses with northwest branches pleaded not guilty before federal judges. The indictments allege Sherman anti trust law violations and trials likely in the fall term, per District Attorney A Hildreth.
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Fargo
N. D
Gamble-Robinson
Nash Brothers
Northwest
F Amidon
A. Hildreth
Steel Corporation to Pay Big Taxes in 2nd Quarter
New York readers learn how United States Steel Corp reports large tax payments for the second quarter and a substantial portion of earnings diverted to government taxes. The article notes 87 percent after deductions and further war tax provisions of over 33 million dollars set aside from first-quarter earnings.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Sosis
Young Men Plot to Evade Draft with Heart Drug
Evidence before U S district attorney shows a plan to excuse conscription by giving a heart stimulant to two young men before medical examiners. A physician with pre German sympathies allegedly arranged the treatment. An immediate investigation was ordered to pursue the matter.
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New York
Francis G. Caffey
United States District Attorney
Roscoe S. Conkling
New York Adjutant General
New Allied Offensive Pleases Army Officers
Washington August 1 British French assault on the German right flank impresses American army officers as targeting the weakest German point. Complete allied success could force the loss of North Sea U boat bases and threaten the German line from the sea to France.
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Washington
Usany
North Sea
Hne
France
Plan to Draft All Aliies Washington July 31
With President Wilson's endorsement the foreign relations committee has favorably reported Senator McCumber's resolution opening the way by treaty negotiations for drafting any subjects in this country into the American army. Chinese Navy Joins Revolters London July 28 A dispatch from Shanghai says the Chinese navy has refused to recognize the government of Tuan Chi Jui. 14 cruisers have left Woosung for Canton.
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Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
McCumber
London
Shanghai
Tuan Chi Jui
Woosung
Canton
Texas Governor Indicted on Nine Counts by Grand Jury
Austin, Texas July 30 Governor Ferguson was indicted by the Travis county grand jury on nine counts seven for misapplication of public funds one for diversion of public funds and one for embezzlement. Secretary of State O J Bartlett faced six counts all misapplication of public funds and G C J Stewe state superintendent of buildings and grounds was indicted on one count.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Travis County Grand Jury
O. J. Bartlett
GC. J. ‘Stewe
Eight Men Die as Forest Fire Ravages Elk Lumber Camp
A fierce blaze in the Spruce river valley near Ferrie British Columbia traps about 60 workers from Camp 14. Eight men are known dead with many rescued in shock and some missing. Nick Movich survives burned and dazed, aiding others before recovery. Total losses include millions of feet of logs and camp facilities. monetary damage estimated at $75,000 plus timber loss.
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Spruce River
Here
Elk Lumber Company
Nick Movich
Admiral Will Dictate Shipbuilding Policy
Washington July 80 Determination of a shipbuilding policy will be left by the reorganized shipping board largely to Rear Admiral Capps general manager of the emergency fleet corporation The board will specialize on operation of ships direction of traffic all questions of rates Admiral Capps believes all ships that can be built should be constructed and there will be no question of steel or wooden ships as yards will work to their utmost capacity.
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Washington
Reorganized Shipping Board
Admiral Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Retreat of Russians in East Galicia Slows
London reports a turning point in the Russian retreat in East Galicia as loyal units halt advances and resist Austro German forces with depleted numbers. The efforts show fighting spirit remains high under General Kornilov despite limited success.
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Galicia
Korniloff
Three Heat Deaths Reported in Minneapolis
Three deaths and many prostrations occur in Minneapolis as a heat wave continues. The tally rises to seven deaths in the last three days due to the high temperatures.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Sub Wins War View From Austrian Fleet Commander
Vice Admiral Maxmillan Jegovan told the Neue Freie Presse he doubts submarines alone will decide the war. He says U-boats trouble England but are only a means to victory, and that light cruisers are the essential ship type.
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Amsterdam
Maxmillan Jegovan
Neue Freie Press
Thes
England
Austria
Montana infantry recruits exceed quota in war drive
Helena August 1 reports the Second Montana Infantry is recruited to war strength, surpassing the quota by 62 men with hundreds still expected to express interest. Officials believe the surplus will be retained for active service.
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Helena
Montana Infantry
General Goethals Quits Federal Shipping Board
President Wilson ends the shipping board row by removing chairman William Denman and Goethals who led the emergency fleet. Edward N. Hurley becomes chairman and Bainbridge Colby joins the board. Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps to head the fleet corporation.
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General Goethals
Federal Shipping Board
Denman
Wilson
Washington
Shipping Board
William Denman
George W. Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Goethals
Washington L. Capps
Navy
Fleet Corporation
Navy Department Takes Interned German Ships
Washington July 380 officials express complete confidence in transporting American troops to France despite the U boat threat. The Navy Department has seized 16 German merchant ships for refitting as transports, with additional tonnage to come when repaired and commissioned. American ingenuity aided the effort as many ships were damaged by German crews before the war.
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Washington
United States
France
Navy Department
Thousands of Slacker Roundup Ordered by Attorney General
Attorney General Gregory announced that thousands of draft age men evaded registration and must face criminal prosecutions. He directed U S attorneys to aid local officers rather than conduct house to house canvasses and to register slackers once found, assigning them by lot to exempt serial numbers.
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Washington
Gregory
United States
No Reduction in Bread Price With $2 Wheat
Washington July 30 The War Emergency Council of the baking industry says the $2 minimum for wheat in the food bill allows no drop in bread price It urges leaving wheat price to the food administration and notes only 5 percent of Americans favor high wheat prices while 95 percent want reasonable bread prices with no imminent decrease seen.
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Washington
War Emergency Council of the Baking Industry
Food Administration
United States
Conscription Bill Cleared House in Canada
Ottawa July 28 conscription bill passed the house of commons by 54 votes and advances to the senate where strong government support ensures swift enactment into law.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Senate
Mrs Mooney Acquitted After San Francisco Murder Trial
Mrs Rena Mooney, a music teacher, was acquitted by a jury in San Francisco of murder arising from a preparedness day explosion last July that killed 10 people. The verdict ends a high profile case tied to the city’s wartime security scare.
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San Franchisco
Rena Mooney
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