British and French Break German Front Across 30 Mile Line
British and French forces attack along a 30 mile Belgian front from the Lys to the North Sea after a week of heavy bombardment. They seize the first German trench line and push to the second line, taking prisoners and large guns as the assault progresses under a massive artillery barrage.
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Teutons
Warneton
North Sea
Belgium
River Lys
Lys
Haig
Britain
France
Germany
von Hindenberg
Somme
Messines
London
River of Lys
Saparteny
Douglas Haigy
Pethin
Arras
Warnetot
Wytschate
Pagn
Conferees on Food Measure Still Tied Up
Washington reports that conferees failed to break a deadlock on war expenditures and the food control bill, with a motion to strike out a key provision pending. By July 31, they faced one issue, whether to create a congressional committee on war expenditures. President Wilson urged both provisions be removed and a final agreement was hoped for that night.
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Washington
Tony
Congressional War Expenditures Committee
Wilson
Senate
House
Congressional
Big Food Prices Jump in May 1914 Report
Washington reports a sharp rise in most food prices from May 1914 to May this year as the Commerce Department notes only three items decreased. Dried corn, wheat, flour, eggs, canned beef, fresh beef, butter and potatoes all show substantial increases per bushel or pound or dose.
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Washington
Department of Commeres
Expect New Day Act To Pass Senate
Washington July 21 The senate enters the second day of debate on the Sheppard resolution for a national prohibition amendment to the constitution with many senators to speak Under unanimous consent agreement the session will be adjourned tomorrow by a narrow margin refrain
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Washington
Senate
Russian Accused of Threatening U S Millionaires
New York reports accuse a Russian born woman of threats against J P Morgan John D Rockefeller and Rockefeller Jr A fan identified as Eltekootnopt claims she was born in Russia The tale ties to a sensational motive as authorities investigate the bizarre claim Quebec dispatches note Captain Joss Bernier Arctic explorer begins a renewed bid to locate Vilhjalmur Stefansson reported lost in the Arctic region with ongoing north shore St Lawrence readings.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Bixson
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Eltekootnopt
Zadesized Cueen
Russia
Xplorer
Ted
Quebec
Joss Bernier
Vilhemer Btefansson
Artéle
St Lawrence
U.S. Ships Damage by UBOAT Actions at Sea
American destroyers report sinking one steamer and forcing two hostile submarines to submerge near a British waters base. One U-boat had sunk a steamer, the other attacked a merchant vessel. No further names or dates provided.
Germans Slay Belgian Man and Family
London reports dispatch from Amsterdam stating German authorities in Liege Belgium arrested tried and sentenced an individual named Groneret for a charge related to a stabbing. The Belgian parents and their two daughters were present as warnings were offered to reveal accomplices. The elder daughter refused and said she would rather die than cause more deaths. The girls endured mistreatment and the younger was also struck.
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London
Amsterdam
Liege
Belgium
Groneret
Tf Wa
Kansas faces serious food problem this winter says official
Topeka Kansas July 31 Kansas will face a serious food problem this winter unless steps are promptly taken to relieve the situation says J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture Damage by continued heat to corn and sorghum is responsible for the situation and may seriously affect the livestock industry
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Hundred Million Spent by Central Division of Army
Chicago July 31 Figures showing the activities of the quartermaster headquarters of the central war department were confirmed today by Colonel D A Knisker depot quarter master During the last 40 days more than 100000000 has been spent in this city for food clothing and equipment for the national army and 200000000 more will be spent in the next sixty days for supplies for the Rockford Battle Creek and Chillicothe cantonments
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Chicago
Central War Department
D. A. Knisker
National Army
Rockford
Battle Creek
Chilliothe
Steel barge fleet carries coal up the Mississippi today
Bt Louis July 21 A meet of steel barges carrying 6000 tonn of coal sailed from St Louis yesterday toward St Paul in seven to ten days. A return ore cargo to Btuin is planned. The trip could decide if navigation on the Mississippi for low price commodities is viable. A government steamer tows the shram es. Special recruit flag Washington July 31 a bill by Senator Pomerene of Ohio calls for a flag to cover every house furnishing men for army or navy. Generally fair and Wednesday. Les Temperacure University Reading 1988.
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Bt. Louis
Steel Barnin & Cargo
St. Louis
St. 1
St. Paul
Bt. Uin
Mississippi
Washington
Army-Ae Navy
Ator Pomerana
Ohio
Nash Bros Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Nash Brothers wholesale grocery firm with interests in North Dakota Montana and Canada was indicted on a federal anti trust charge. Gambel Robinson Co and others also charged. Former Attorney General Linde represented the wholesalers. Nash manager H B Finch could not be reached.
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Fargo
N. D
Nash Brothers
North Dakota
Montana
Canada
Gambel - Robinson Company
General Linde
Bismarck
Amidon
H.B. Finch
War taxes boosted as Senate panel raises rates
Washington reports the senate finance committee approved a higher war tax bill raising the corporate income tax from two to six percent and boosting taxes on individuals, excess profits, and liquor. Distilled spirits tax up 1 per gallon and beer tax higher by 60 cents per barrel, with new revenue estimates of hundreds of millions. White bread may be removed from hotel menus in New Hampshire as a sobriety measure under state guidance.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Texas Governor Indicted on Nine Counts
A Texas grand jury indicted Governor Jane Ferguson on nine counts for misapplication and diversion of public funds. Ferguson has responded with a public denial and charged misrepresentation by opponents.
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Texas
Jane Ferguson
Ferguson
General strike threat to President Wilson in Midwest labor stand
Chicago July 31. Miners harvest hands and lumber men in the Middle West threaten a sympathetic strike unless deported Industrial Workers of the World members are returned to Warren district Arizona. A telegram from W D Haywood to President Wilson calls for action as a walkout of over a quarter million men is organized.
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Chicago
Middle West
Warren
Arizona
Wilson
W. D. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Mine Strike Threatens U S Defense Plans At Mesaba
A mass meeting on the Gogebic iron range spurred a general strike with I W W leaders claiming seven million workers and a million dollars ready to support action. Mounted constabulary moved in as deputies prepared to prevent violence while mine operators and officials warned the walkout could disrupt defense preparations.
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Mounted Constabulary
Bessmer
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Michigan Constabulary
Upper Peninsula
Gogebic Range
Kellett
He W
Geogebic Iron Range
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Mont
Duluth
Minern
Motsion
Sheri William Kellett
Goxebie County
Gata Thease Og
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General strikes threaten Midwest and Arizona labor actions
The message to the president claimed Michigan miners began a general strike with Minnesota and Dakota harvest hands likely to join if deported men were not returned. Haywood warned of a national stoppage as 250,000 workers could be idle, noting no reply from Washington yet. Wobblies say suspension would cost farmers thousands and hinder munitions production.
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Michigan
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Mr. Haywood
Aismi
Bisbee
Aris
Ila
Fred H. Moore
Moore
Arizona
Wilson
Middlewest
Washington
TL. W. W
Street fighting in Petrograd reported as serious
Stockholm July 31 reports say street fighting in Petrograd last Monday and the next day was far larger than government statements. An arriving observer said 400 killed and 2000 taken to hospitals, according to Associated Press information. CANALES HOT WINDS DIE DOWN in Lincoln Nebraska news item notes heat and expected corn crop relief.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
Canales
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
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State Board of Agriculture
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German Money Backing LW W Plot Rumors
Unclear and fragmented report alleges large scale German funds support the LW W movement to hinder industry and control ore, claiming covert influence behind the movement and state involvement.仅
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