German Field Marshal von Eichorn Assassinated in Kiev
Amsterdam dispatch reports in Kiev a bomb attack killed German Field Marshal von Eichorn and his adjutant Captain von Dressler. Von Eichorn led all German forces in Ukraine. The Russian assailant used a bomb from a cab, and both victims died at the scene. The incident prompts awaited German response.
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Amsterdam
Kiev
Marshall von Eichorn
Mander
Ukraine
von Dressler
Germany
Americans Push Two Miles Under Heavy German Fire
American troops from the middle West and East staged a bold advance on the Aisne-Marne front, gaining nearly two miles amid fierce shelling. On the Ourcq line US and French forces fought a massive offensive against a million Germans, while capturing heights beyond Sergy after nine attacks. Captain Allen Hupp and troops crossed the Ourcey river at night, holding the bank against renewed fire before pressing inland.
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Aisne-Marne
Middle West
Paris
Aisne-Ourcq
Mittlefield
Xtre
Foch
France
Seringes
Sergy
Fourth Guards
Ourcey River
Countess of Lisburne in British Army Service
The countess of Lisburne, among Britain's peeresses, serves in active duty with the British army. She married the earl of Lisburne in 1914 after birth as Regina Bittenecourt, daughter of Don Jule de Bittesicourt, attache to the Chilean legation. An earlier engagement saw Americans facing German machine gun fire near a flag-raising incident. twelve Germans were killed and nine captured in that operation.
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Countess of
Bolshevik Government in Russia to Break with Allies
London reports the Bolshevik government plans to sever all relations with the Allied powers following the expulsion of Allied consuls from Archangel. Washington notes the move as imminent and warns of worsening conditions in Russia, with Francis not providing updated word.
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Russia
London
Archangel
Washington, D. C
State Department
Francis
Washington
American Troops Praised by French Leaders in Paris
French high commissioner Andre Tardieu and others lauded American soldiers at a dinner in Paris for their performance on the Marne salient. They praised U S troops as equal to French forces, forecast hard months ahead, and pledged continued alliance under Clemenceau with a goal of liberty for all peoples.
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Paris
Marne Salient
Andre Tyredieu
United States
American University Union
George Nettleton
Yale University
Tardieu
France
M. Clemenceau
American Troops Hold Line Near Seringes Nesles
Paris July 31 The American forces retain their hold on Seringes Nesles after fierce fighting. German counterattacks east of Oulchy Le Château were four in number, all repulsed, as the French line remained intact in the region despite relentless efforts.
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Paris
Seringes Nesles
Oulchy le Chateau
AmericansPledges of War Aid Beyond First Million
William G. Sharp cites United States resolve to fund the Allied cause with "the first million is here" and more to follow until victory. He recalls Premier Clemenceau praising American bravery and vows continued support alongside comments from Red Cross commissioner Perkins and Princeton’s Paul Van Dyke on persisting for victory.
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Pate
Willian G. Sharp
Clenee
Vagney
Jor Perkins
American Red Cross
Paul van Dyke
Princeton
United States
Airplane flare perfected for night bombing missions
The ordnance department announced a new airplane flare for night bombing. Released from 2000 feet by parachute and ignited by air friction, it emits over 400000 candle power, lighting an area about 1.5 miles across to reveal the plane’s position from the ground.
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Washington
Ordnance Department
Pro-German Publicist Claims Germany Gained Nothing
George Sylvester Viereck testified in New York that Germany spent between 50 million dollars on propaganda in the United States and got nothing in return. He said if influential American newspapers had been bought, America might not have entered the war. Federal officials cited his statements amid ongoing probes into German press influence and the Mail incident, with Edward Rumely facing perjury bail.
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New York
George Sylvester Viereck
Teuton
United States
Viereck
The
Fatherland
Becker
America
Corman
Grand Jury
Mail
Germany
Edward A. Rumely
Mail and Express Company
Czecho-Slovaks Seize Two Russian Cruisers at Novorostok Harbor
Revolutionary forces report Czecho-Slovaks penetrated to the Black Sea in southeastern Russia and seized two Russian cruisers in the harbor at Novorostok. Dispatches detail allied embassies moving from Vologda to Archangel to Kalda laska amid war upheavals and shifting fronts.
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Black Sea
Russia
Novorostok
Copenhagen
Orenburg
Tremsevik
London
Entente
Murmansk
Emaregsteen
Kardoe
Norway
Archangel
Christiania
Daily Express
Petehen
Enaresteen
Siberia
Daily Mail
Vladivostok
Brest. Litovsk
State Department
Moscow
Red Guard
Quell German Strike Riot Near Kalk in Prussia
A new strike at Kalk near Cologne in Prussia escalated as machine guns were used to suppress protesters. Leaders were arrested and police continued dispersing crowds as reports came in.
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Kalk
Prussia
Amsterdam
Cologne
Echo Belge
Australians Capture Merris in Surprise French Strike
Australian troops seized Merris in France by a surprise attack. After brief fighting the town was cleared of Germans and prepared for counter-attacks. Anzacs took 169 prisoners along with trench mortars and machine guns. Morris, two miles from Meteren, marked the westernmost reach of Von Arnim's April Flanders advance.
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France
Merris
Morris
Meteren
von Arnim
Flanders
Lightning Strikes Navy Observation Balloon Near Atlantic Port
A navy observation balloon stationed by the harbor entrance was struck by lightning and destroyed in a thunderstorm. Reported by a passing steamship crew. no details on fatalities or injuries available.
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Atlantic
Navy
Wort
Treasury announces loans to Allies total 112 million
The treasury department disclosed loans to the Allies totaling 112 million dollars. France received 100 million, Belgium 9 million, and Serbia 3 million, bringing total Allied loans to 6.49204 billion.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Vrance
Belgium
Serbia
Sugar Price May Advance Following Cuban Talks
A statement by George M. Rolph, chair of the international sugar committee, signals a one cent per pound rise for consumers after a conference with Cuban government representatives. Cuban and U S sugar authorities will meet in Washington next week to set the 1919 price.
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New York
George M. Rolph
International Sugar Committee
United States
Washington
Labor leaders urge transfer of Mooney case to federal courts
A July 81 delegation led by W Bourke Cochran visited the White House to seek moving Thomas J Mooney from California state courts to federal courts for his preparedness day bombing case. They did not meet the president but will submit the request in writing. Mooney has a governor granted reprieve until December 18.
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Washington
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
White House
California
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Mooney
Stephens
Murder in Elgin Asylum Sparks History of State Hospital
The first killing in Elgin State Hospital for the Insane occurred when Hattie Bramlette a colored patient from Chicago strangled Ruby Sisty a 27 year old white patient from Zion City.
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Elgin Asylum
Higin
Elgin State Hospital For
Hattie Bramlette
Chicago
Ruby Sisty
Zion City
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Kaiser
U. S
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M. Tchitcherin
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