Russian War Crisis Threatens Russia and Allies
A Petrograd dispatch describes a catastrophic collapse of the Eleventh army with troops shooting their own gunners for horses and a mass appeal for swift decisive action. It warns of grave danger to Russia, German propaganda, and the need for a stable government and harsh penalties for German agents.
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London
Petrograd
Russia
Eleventh Army
Times
Committee of Public Safety
Tremendous Losses of Heavy Artillery Marks a Retreat
The article reports massive artillery losses and a renewed Russian retreat in eastern Galicia. It notes Korniloffs harsh actions against traitor troops, while northern and southern fronts hold firm. Romanian cooperation aids a Moldavian frontier push as London withholds comment on Franco Belgian front.
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Associated Press
Galicia
Eighth Army
Petrograd
Korniloff
Eleventh Army
Volhynia
London
Belgium
U S Soldier Injures Hand Exploring French Bomb
A U S soldier at a French training camp pulled a safety pin from a live bomb and triggered a blast that cost him his right hand. The incident occurred as American troops, in khaki and blue, conducted field maneuvers and musketry practice amid a flurry of drills and machine gun fire.
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Associated Press
France
Conferees Seek Common Ground on Food Bill
Washington July 26 Conferees on the administration food control bill began reconciling House and Senate differences. Key disputes include a proposed War expenditures committee and a three man food board opposed by President Wilson. Also debated are a $2 wheat minimum and use of food stuffs in light wines and beer. Conference aims to finish promptly with secrecy pledged until completion.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Congressional War Expenditures Committee
Food Control Board
Wilson
War Expenditures Committee
Herbert Hoover
Finance Committee
Gen Goethals May Head U S Army Engineers in France
Washington July 26 General Goethals may go to France to head the American army engineers in the front. The move follows President Wilson’s reorganization of the Shipping Board and reflects his long standing wish to return to active service. As a retired officer he is subject to assignment by the President.
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Gen. Goethals
France
U. S. Army Engineers
Washington, D. C
Goethals
Wilson
Shipping Board
Army
War Department
Fleet Corporation
Hurley
Washington
Edward D. Hurley
Chicago
William Denman
Wilden
Forty six bodies found after Maine mine disaster
Officials from the Dominion Coal Company reported they could not determine the explosion cause at the New Waterford mine. Sixty two men died, with 260 underground at the time. forty six bodies located, rescue teams probing depths of 2,100 feet as gas fumes caused many fatalities.
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Sydney
C. B
Dominion Coal Company
New Waterford
Norwegian Mission to U S Arrives Safely
An Atlantic Port, July 26 The steamship bearing Dr Fridtjoff Nansen and six other prominent Norwegians recently named by their government as members of a special commission to the United States on the food supply question arrived here today. The mission was sent to discuss importation and exportation and to inform the Norwegian government of current conditions in Norway.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Fridtjoff Nans
Arctic Explorer
Othr
United States
Christiania
Norway
City to Host League of Third Class Cities Convention
Harrisburg will host the League of Third Class Cities annual convention on August 29 29 and 30 after Hazleton sessions fell through City Clerk R Ross Seaman was authorized to plan a program and entertainment for speakers and delegates A dinner is likely and several prominent men may be named as speakers for the business sessions
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League of Third Class Cities
Harrisburg
Hazleton
R. Ross Seaman
Willard and Buffalo Bill Wild West Show in Harrisburg
Jess Willard heavyweight champion of the world tours Harrisburg with the Buffalo Bill Wild West show for two public exhibitions. The show arrives from Lewistown with a delayed start and a large parade featuring cowboys bands and various performers. Two show members obtained marriage licenses earlier, amid crowds signaling strong local interest.
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Jess Willard
Harrisburg
Hank Lewis Darnell
Stockton
Cal
Magdalen Almon
Boston
Willard
Appropriation Bills Soon Finalized by Governor Brumbaugh
Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh will complete work on appropriations tomorrow. The Capitol Park extension landscape and grading bill will be approved for 350000 dollars with extra for a site for Camp Curtin memorial and parking. He has supported charities and factors like maintenance costs and institution needs in reviewing the bills. The Millersburg bridge outlook remains less favorable.
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Martin G. Brumbaugh
Capitol Park
Camp Curtin Memorial
Millersburg Bridge
Tragic Fall Kills Worker At Harrisburg Plant
Henry Strickler died after a fall from the cement roof of the Harrisburg Light and Power Company plant on Ninth and Walnut streets. The Harrisburg Hospital confirmed death just before noon. Strickler, employed by a subcontractor of Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Company, suffered a fractured skull.
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Harrisburg Light and Power Company
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Henry Strickler
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Company
Local army recruiting praised for organizing and ad campaigns
A letter from the Secretary of War commended the Harrisburg area army recruiting office for its organization and advertising efforts. Pennsylvania reported 210 recruits, with Harrisburg contributing 118, as staff worked past midnight to process applicants and prepare papers for transfer.
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Harrell
Secretary of War
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Roosevelt welcomed by Moose in Pittsburgh reception
Col Theodore Roosevelt drew a larger reception in Pittsburgh than any he had in the city before as he arrived to address the Loyal Order of Moose convention. He attended a Chamber luncheon and was slated to speak on Americanism at an open air Moose session. A plan to raise 1 million dollars for war relief via member assessments was proposed but not voted on.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Theodore Roosevelt
the Loyal Order of Moose
Roosevelt
City and Moose
Pennsylvania National Guard
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Moose
The
Order
San Francisco
James J. Davis
Davis
Moose Red Cross
Pershing and Allied Chiefs Confer on Military Situation
Paris July 25 Major-General Pershing commander of the American expedition met with General Sir William Robertson General Smuts General Foch and General Cadorna among other military leaders to discuss the current military situation at the conference of the entente allies.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
Sir William Robertson
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Foch
Ministry of War
Count Cadorna
Help a Soldier Read Aids War Effort Appeal
A wartime appeal asks readers to donate newspapers or magazines to soldiers guarding bridges viaducts and tunnels who lack access to reading material. The notice emphasizes the readers can bring a paper to a soldier through the effort.
Physical test to come first in Army draft
Washington July 26 officials of the provost marshal general's office prepare a new publication to help registrants track their draft status. The master list will cross reference red ink numbers and drawing numbers so registrants can tell instantly where they stand. Officials aim to avoid document piles and speed action by keeping only active case papers at boards.
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Associated Press
Washington
Selection Board
May Send Packages Now to Friends in Service With Troops in France
Washington July 26. Parcel post packages may be sent to soldiers of the American expeditionary force at 12 cents a pound. They cannot be registered insured or sent C O D. Wrappers must show sender name and address and addressee then unit with the phrase American Expeditionary Force. Postmaster Sites posted the new rules after local questions from Harrisburg residents about mailing to soldiers in France.
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France
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Harrisburg
Holland to Send Mission Here Over Embargo
The Hague July 26 J B Van Der Houwen van Cordt a Netherlands mission member said they will travel to America to clarify what they call a misunderstanding of Holland's position The group aims to persuade the US government and public with facts that Dutch traffic with America should continue He notes sixty or seventy Dutch ships are in American ports a fact he says harms allies by limiting cargo space.
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the Hague
America
J. B. van der Houwen van Cordt
United States
Holland
Council of the
American
Hurley to Rush Work on New U. S. Marine
Washington reports work on America's new merchant marine to begin soon under Ed ward N. Hurley as chairman of the shipping board after Senate ratification. Bainbridge Colby nomination awaits Senate inquiry into his political status, while Theodore Brent's resignation remains before the President.
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Washington
America
Edward N. Hurley
Shipping Board
William Denman
Senate
Bainbridge Colby
New York
John B. White
Wadsworth and Calder
Theodore Brent
White House
Chester Quiet After Night of Race Rioting
Chester Pa July 26 calm returned after race riots in the river front area from 8 pm to 1 am. Four men were shot and about fifty whites and blacks were arrested for inciting to riot. The violence followed an earlier stabbing of Edward McKinney, 21, on Tuesday night.
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Chester
Edward McKinney
Paris
Aisne
Ays
Siam Interns Germans Resident in Country
Bangkok reports Siam interned all male subjects of enemy countries after declaring war on the central powers. Nine steamers totaling 19 000 tons seized, damaged machinery found in Austro German ships, owners mainly North German Lloyd Company, and enemy business to be wound up.
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Associated Press
Bangkok
Siam
North German Lloyd Company
Berlin World Conquest Dream Shattered Says Kaiser Safe
German prisoners in England report a shift from a hoped brilliant victory to ending the war through diplomacy. AP correspondent describes views from Dorchester internment camp where about 1900 Germans are held, showing altered German attitude toward surrender and war aims.
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Dorchester
Private Charles Caulet Receives Legion of Honor
Paris July 26 reports Private Charles Caulet awarded the Legion of Honor for bravery in saving a drowning child after the steamer La Madjerda was torpedoed. Despite leg amputation, Caulet plunged into the water, rescued the child, and his courage inspired others aiding in the rescue.
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Associated Press
Paris
Legion of Honor
Charles Caulet
la Madjerda
Caulet
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