Traitors On Front On Artillery Fire Report
Paris July 27 German assaults along a two mile front east of Hurtebisc to Le Povellex were repelled as French trenches held under heavy artillery bombardment. Rumanians captured 1,600 prisoners and 33 guns in a battle on the Romanian front, with other gains including 1,000 more prisoners and 24 mines. German war office reports on the Alane front northwest of Hurteblse describe trenches stormed and fierce fighting on the Franco Belgian front. London reports only a British raid near Armentieres with little other news.
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Paris
Alene
Hurtebisc
le Povellex
Auberive
Champagne
Berlin
London
Hurteblse
War Office
Alles
Lys
Rts
Belgium
Preas Bureau
Kerensky backs front death penalty amid turmoil in Russia
Premier Kerensky says reestablishing the death penalty at the front is necessary to deter traitors and cowards as the provisional government seeks to preserve the army and revolution. Finland’s Governor General Stakovich resigns, with Finland declaring independence.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Stakovich
Covvroument
Helsingfors
Rues
Finland
German and Avatrian forces seize munition stockpiles
A Copenhagen dispatch reports German and Avatrian troops captured large quantities of munitions and wagonloads of foods, while Russian artillery was preserved. A heavy gun captured by the Germans had previously been dragged away. The correspondent notes the conquered area is of great importance with harvest season near.
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London
Exchange
Copenhager
Aleng
Women of the Legion of Death Die for Russia in War Front
Petrograd July 27 report highlights Russian women in the Legion of Death sacrificing for democracy. Five women killed or wounded in the first engagement, praised for shaming male fighters, aiding allied troops, and inspiring stubborn resolve as they are treated for injuries and moved from the front.
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Petrocracs
Legion of Death
Petrograd
Belgium
Russia
Twos Citizens’ Organization
Govern
Sutocracy
Stores Wheat in Her House Near Needhsa Kansas
Near Needesha Kan July 27 Mrs Dora Long who farms 160 acres of wheat unexpectedly harvested seven thousand bushels worth about seventeen thousand dollars After deciding to plant corn she left the grain to grow and now converts two bedrooms in her house into storage bins as other farm buildings are filled The crop yields a little over forty bushels per acre and the surplus crop baffled local storage options.
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Dora Long
Raid on London Fails to Stop Courts Grind
London report describes wartime court sessions continuing amid bombing. Judge and witnesses maintain proceedings as bombs fell nearby. Rose Witten, 17, testified calmly in the witness box while the judge urged courage and urged readiness as air raid sirens sounded.
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London
Rose Witten
Miss Witten
Nakeh
Chancery Court
Justic Astbury
Gould on Honeymoon Drawn Early in Draft
New York July 27 The discovery that Kingdon serial number 775 was in the 184th capsule drawn in the lottery for the national army led Larchwood residents New Jersey to believe he will be included in the first quota called from Ocean county. His brother George J Gould Jr registered on the ob and his number was 8994. Both brothers are now on their honeymoons.
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New York
Kingdon
National Army
Bas
Larchwood
N. J
Ocean County
George J. Gould, Jr
George Gould, Jr
Iowan on committee to safeguard soldiers
Washington July 27 The committee on training camp activities appointed to safeguard troops against moral hazards and provide wholesome recreations with Raymond B Youdlick of New York as chairman discussed plans for work today at its first meeting New members announced Walter Camp New Haven Conn Selah Chamberlain San Francisco E T Meredith Des Moines In Mre Finley J Sheppard New York Miss Helen King Rob Insom Denver Colo
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Washington
Raymond B. Youdlick
New York
Walter Camp
New Haven
Conn
Selah Chamberlain
San Francisco
E.T. Meredith
Des Moines
Mre_ Finley J. Sheppard
Helen King Rob Insom
Denver
Colo
Siam Finds German Ships Seized and Damaged
Bangkok reported the Austro German steamers seized after Siam declared war on the central powers on July 22 show damaged machinery. All male enemy nationals are interned and enemy businesses to be wound up. Nine steamers totaling about 19,000 tons, mostly owned by North German Lloyd, were seized by the Siamese government.
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Bangkok
Elam
North German-Lloyd Company
French court condemns Mata Hari to death
Paris on July 26 a military court condemned the dancer Mata Hari born Marguerite Zell in the Dutch Indies for espionage. She claimed Dutch nationality and faced a death sentence for her alleged spying activities.
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Paris
Mata Hari
Marguerite Zell
Dutch Indies
Gouging Flags Prices Probe Urged in Senate Report
Washington DC July 27 A Senate brief urges legislation to shield the public from unreasonable flag prices as the FTC reports investigations into alleged gouging by dealers at the war entry moment. The inquiry highlights price spikes on American flags during wartime mobilization and calls for protective measures.
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Washington ,DC
Senate Today
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Deny Attempt on Kaiger’s Life Reported by Bremen Paper
A Weser Zeitung article from Bremen states rumors of an assassination attempt on Emperor William are wholly untrue after inquiries in proper quarters. The newspaper notes more elaborate rumors circulated but official inquiries found no evidence of any attempt.
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Kaiger
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
William
Balkan conference debate on war aims risks confusion
Purla July 26 The Journal Des Debata cautions there must be no mix up with Russia s plan for revising war aims. It notes the discussion opened yesterday and says if any such provisions were to be discussed the United States would have much to consider and would not limit itself to sending only an admiral to the deliberations.
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Purla
Balkan
Russia
Alma
Journal Des Debata
United States
de- Uberations
Addtu
Goethals Chosen to Lead U.S. Army Engineers
Washington reports Major General Goethals is expected to head the American army engineers in France. He has expressed a wish for active service since leaving the Shipping Board.
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Washington
Goethals
France
Deee
Shipping Board
Sinking and losses reported in wartime shipping
London reports 1221 ton American steamer Augustus West sunk last Saturday with all but the crew saved. Paris notes no French vessels over 1600 tons seen, six attacked unsuccessfully by submarines. Rome lists two Italian steamers sunk and one small sailing vessel damaged in the week end ending July 22. British losses include twenty one ships over 1400 tons and three under 1600 tons sunk by mines or submarines. a fishing vessel also sunk. A German submarine off the Azores sinks the steamer Jinnseat. crew saved.
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London
Augustus West
Paria
Rome
Admiralty
Norw Foreign Office
Copenhagen
Dutch Mission Will Plead For Food Trade
The Hague July 27 J B Van Der Houven Van Cordt a Dutch mission member said in a statement today the group travels to America to clarify a misunderstanding of Holland s position The mission aims to restore shipments from the United States and notes sixty or seventy Dutch ships already in American ports aiding the allies amid cargo shortages The mission plans to depart shortly after August 1
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the Hague
America
J. B. van der Houven van Cordt
United States
Holland
American
Boy Hero Dies After Courageous Rescue Efforts
Sydney July 27 sixty two miners were killed in an explosion at Dominion Coal No 12 colliery New Waterford. Rescuer Jack McKenzie a boy who first answered the call aided the injured and died on the way to hospital after returning to the surface unconscious.
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Cbe
Dominion Coal Company
No. 12
New Waterford
Jack McKenzie
No. 6
Will to conquer not weakened, Ribot declares
Paris July 27 Representatives of entente allies met to discuss Balkan military and political matters. French premier Alexander Ribot told the conference that three years of war have not weakened their nation nor their will to conquer, stating it with deepest satisfaction.
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Paris
Balkans
Alexander Ribot
Minnesota Germans Do Not Wish To Fight Draft Protest
New Almos residents in a German settlement gathered to oppose forcing men to serve. Led by Major Fritechie, they formed a petition urging President Wilson not to send drafted soldiers to Europe. The rally followed a large parade through town.
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New Almos
Mion
Almos
Fritechie
Wilson
Europe
Mother proud of boy who died in France in war news
Leed New York July 26 Mrs Rein hard says I am proud of my boy after learning her son Lewie is the first American to lose his life in France.
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France
Leed
N. Y
Reinhard
Lewie
Foreclosure on Grand Hotel in Council Bluffs
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co began foreclosure proceedings on the mortgage on the Grand Hotel in Council Bluffs Iowa with a leading local figure cited in the state section.
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Council Bluffa
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Deputies Convened as Premier Reads Convocation Decree
Athens July 26. The chamber of deputies met yesterday and heard Premier Ventavelou read the convocation decree. The body adjourned for a few days to elect officers before the next session.
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Venezilos
Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Ventavelou
Thomas Leaves Senate for Six Week Denver Absence
Senator Thomas of Colorado departed Washington for Denver on a six week absence. He has been in poor health for some time and doctors warned that staying in the capital could seriously impair his health.
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Thomas
Washington, D. C
Senator Thomas
Colorado
Denver
Senate
Bread Card Difficulties Highlight Daily Ration System
Reena faces issues with bread card access as rationing continues. Confusion around eligibility, renewal, and distribution points affects daily meals. Officials urge patience while processing backlog and advise checking local notices for updated guidance.
Busy office replaces Russ social program
Washington July 27 The Russian embassy on Sixteenth street near Scott circle has been converted into a large office building by Boris Hakhmetieff the new ambassador formerly famous for Romanoff diplomacy. The library will host a workshop for the envoy and the tea room will give way to workspaces with an office boy greeting visitors and arranging audiences within ten minutes. None of the embassy staff will reside in the building.
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Washington, DP
Sixteenth Street
Scott Circle
Boris Hakhmetieff
Romanoff
New Republic
Manages Warned Against Wearing Military Uniforms in Public
New York July 27 United States Attorney Caffey announced federal action against cabaret and concert hall managers who allow chorus women and other performers to wear army or navy uniforms. The warning also targets stores that advertize and hire staff dressed in major general and rear admiral uniforms to parade in their venues.
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New York
United States
Caffey
Chorus Wen
Iny
Kaye Named Traffic Manager for Western Pacific
Harold K. Kaye, formerly vice president in charge of traffic at Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, is appointed traffic manager of the Western Pacific railroad. He will start August 1 with headquarters in San Francisco, beginning his railroad career as a stenographer with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.
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Chicago
Harold K. Kaye
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Western Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Faye
Lafayette Corps Closure Affects Admissions to Aviation Service
Washington July 27 The Lafayette Dying corps closes all candidates and humorous applicants for admission will be referred to the aviation service of the United States Army. Announcement came after a conference with War Department officials and James F. McElhone, American representative of the corps.
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Lafayette Corps
Washington, D C
Lafayette
Aviation Service
United States Army
James F. McElhone
War Department
British Submarine C-34 Sunk. One Survivor Captured
The British submarine C-34 has been sunk by a hostile submarine. The sinking was announced today from Heflin via London. A sole survivor was captured and taken prisoner.
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Heflin
London
Pacific Steamer Wairuna Overdue From New Zealand
San Francisco officials report the trans-Pacific steamer Wairuna with a rich cargo is three days overdue from New Zealand. Union Steamship Company agents say the vessel may be disabled and adrift, prompting concern in Pacific port circles.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Port
New Zealand
Union Steamship Company
Woman minister resigns in Petrograd turmoil shakes welfare bureau
Petrograd telegram July 27 reports Countess Panina aged 46 who recently became assistant minister of social tutelage in the new department of public welfare has resigned her post. A women’s military congress is to be convened August 6. The countess is wealthy.
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Petrograd
Panina
Department of Public Welfare
Dorel
Federal grand jury probes disloyalty charges in North Dakota
Fargo North Dakota July 27 the federal grand jury began investigation of charges of disloyalty brought by Senator McCumber against Mrs J M Totten postmaster Bowman North Dakota. The charges were made in a speech Monday in the senate.
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Fargo
N. D
Federal Grand Jury
Yalty
McCumber
J. M. Totten
Cars Pun in Springfield Strike Sparks Disorder
In Springfield on July 26 a night of disruption followed a street car men’s strike. A man was shot and several others injured as cars were in upheaval along main lines and stayed quiet afterward.
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Springfield
Objectionable Practices End Interstate ruling on steamship tariffs
Washington July 2. The Interstate Commerce Commission declared the Southern Pacific company Atlantic steamship Maes service between New York New Orleans and Galveston to be in the interest of the match and of advantage to commerce. The finding was based on tariff filings effective from New York to Galveston and interior Texas which corrected objectionable practices.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific Company
Atlantic Steamship Maes
New York
New Orleans
Galveston
Atlantic Seaboard
Interior
Texan
Citizens drive outWyoming group from Bemidji town
In Bemidji Minnesota on July 24 a mob of about thirty men and one woman seized by locals warned out of town a group described as Wy group. Citizens armed with clubs escorted the travelers to a westbound train after clashes tied to a recent event that damaged a major sawmill nearby.
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Bemidji, Minn
Germans arrest Pole on orders in German move
Copenhagen July 4 General Mild oki trainee on a former commander of the Polish roglins has been arrested by German authorities while attempting to leave Poland on alge pesayart.
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Pole
Copenhagen
Ceneral Mildoki
Trgantier
Roglins
Poland
Pesayart
Germans Hate Wilson Says Plungers Fail To Decide War
Berlin reports Germany losing faith in starving England by U boat pressure and voices strong anti American sentiment toward President Wilson. Officials fret over fodder and cattle losses while crops improve and war material remains plentiful. Reports describe German prisoners in Dorchester camp as well treated and British officials showing sympathy toward their German charges.
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Germany
Alsace
London
Cera
America
Tnt
Dover
United States
The
Marne
Bavaria
Dorchester
Armas
Curious Soldier to Return to America
With American forces in France the first field casualty among U S troops occurred today. A soldier, curious about a live peace bomb, disturbed torpedo-like gear and a loud explosion followed. He escaped with the loss of his right hand, the bomb not charged to full battle strength.
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France
Associated Press
Death penalty restored in Russian army stance
Petrograd July 17 The commander in chief and army fronts urged restoring discipline by capital punishment and the government agreed unanimously to reinstate the death penalty. The measure is temporary until military operations end and the inquiry into recent disorders continues under the public prosecutor.
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Petrograd
New Draft Status List Aims to Track Selected Men
Washington July 27 Officials of the Provost Marshal General's Office plan a new publication for registered men to easily track their status by red ink numbers and drawing numbers. Men called in the first draft must watch selection board headquarters for posting dates and required physical examinations.
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Washington, D. C
Ista
Selection Board
Ae Board
Nts
Mitchell Freight Rates Are Reduced and Reevaluated
Washington July 27 The city and Commercial club of Mitchell won their bid before the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut through rates both ways between Mitchell and points east and south of Sioux City and Sioux Falls. The commission ruled current rates unreasonable and unduly prejudicial and urged construction of commodity rates to Sioux City and Sioux Falls.
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Washington, D. C
City and Commercial Club
Mitchell, D. D
Mitchell O
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sioux
Plot Against Rich Husband Admitted in Chicago
Chicago police say H. Walker, 20, and Lucille Ender confessed to plotting to kill Adolph Ender, a wealthy dealer. Walker claimed a marriage to Mrs Ender and a promised $60 000. The scheme unraveled after Walker paid a man, later a detective, $16 to "put a light out."
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Chicago
H. Walker
Lucille Ender
Walker
Adolph Ender
Ender
Cay
Will of Louisville man provides funeral wine and band
The will of William F. Norton of Louisville Kentucky filed for probate in Duluth Minnesota provides for a wine luncheon and a band concert for friends during cremation. It authorizes inviting band members to drink during two 16 minute intermissions.
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Duluth
Minn
William F. Norton
Louisville
Army Heads Confer on Military Conditions
Paris July 27 principal delegates to the conference of the Allies debated political questions while Major General Pershing commander of the American expeditionary forces and allied generals conferred at length on the military situation with Gen Bir William Robertson of Britain General Smuts of South Africa Marshal Foch of France and General Contagerat of Italy among others.
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Paris
Pershing
Bir’ William Robertson
Ateff
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Foch
Ministry of War
Contagerat
Consore
Russians in Kansas City Visit Fete and Parade
Russians greeted by Mayor Edwarda and chamber representatives in Kangas City. They were escorted through the streets by a regiment of guardsmen.
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Kansas City
Kangas City
Edwarda
Chamber of Commercce
Regiment of Nations
Burbank Out of Danger After Illness in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa July 26 Laghes Burbank noted horticulturist, sick at his home here with an inflamed appendix, was reported out of danger today.
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Burbank
Santa Rosa
Cal
Laghes Burbank
Opening of Charles XII War Repository Stirs Sweden
Stockholm July 3. The war cabinet of Charles XII, Sweden’s hero king killed in 1718, is soon to be opened by an appointed committee. The event promises a full examination of the era and military actions tied to the king’s reign.
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Stockholm
Charles XII
Sweden
Elge
Frederikahall
Alon
Semevinte
Mar
Airy
Brasil
Representatives allege opened mail over pneumatic tube plan
Washington July 17 Representatives Tague and Dallinger of Massachusetts told a House committee their mail was opened in transit. Tague said inspectors were trying to be on him. They opposed Postmaster General Burleson’s plan to abolish the pneumatic tube system. Burleson denied the charges in a letter and promised a full investigation.
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Washington
Tague
Dallinger
Massachusetts
House
Burlson
Dalli . & Repubweet
Eeeed
Burleson
Interstate Commerce grant coal rate increase to nine states
Washington July 27 The Interstate Commerce Commission, in line with its findings in the 15 per cent rate case, approved a 10 cent ton freight rate rise on bituminous coal from Illinois, Tennessee and Alabama to Mississippi Valley points.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi Valley
Physician Refuses To Save Lives Of Babes
Chicago July 97 A hospital cases involve Dr Harry J Hasselden facing two infants with severe malformations. He revealed parents consented to let them die. the storm of discussion follows his actions while one infant survived after an earlier operation.
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Chicago
Wiam Beesee
Hasselden
Stenographer Held for Evading U S Registration
El Paso July 27 Nathaniel Maria held by a United States deputy marshal on a charge of evading military registration. Officers say Kollan cursed the United States while Mulhollan was arrested on information from Fort Smith Arkansas.
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el Paso
Tex
Nathaniel Maria
United States
United Sates
Kollan
Mag
Mulhollan
Fort Smith
Ark
Communal Kitchens Planned Across England The Waste Fight
London reports Lord Rhonda declares a nationwide plan to curb food waste by creating communal kitchens in Ragland and other areas. Authorities say the move aims to reduce waste and promote shared cooking facilities amid rising costs.
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England
London
Rhonda
Man to Look Like Musical Comedy Hero
New York July 27 shoulder straps and buckles applied at various military of care among the things by clothing in for American men. Their style was on here. They also plan to line canta with silk of delicate pink and crushed strawberry hues.
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New York
Hurley sworn in as SHI board member in Washington
Edward N. Hurley was sworn in as a member of the shipping board to succeed William Denman who resigned at the request of President Wilson. He will serve as chairman at a later meeting.
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Washingtes
Edward N. Hurley
Ipping Board
William Denman
Wilson
Hurley
Treasury figures show vast wartime funds deficiency
Washington July 26 A state of deficiency of 5 917 678 347 in war department funds was shown to all in communication received by House from the secretary of the treasury An appropriation bill based on these figures will be reported to the house within a few days.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Quiet Restored in Spain After Unrest and Strikes
An official Valencia dispatch says martial law has been lifted and the situation in Spain is normal again. Striking workers are to resume in Valencia and other cities tomorrow, restoring quiet after a period of unrest and industrial action.
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Spain
Valencia
Nansen Heads Mission Arrives at Allmatic Port
The steamer bearing Dr Fridtjoff Nansen the Arctic explorer and other prominent figures recently appointed to lead a supply mission arrived at Allmatic Port today. The delegation includes key officials and scientists, signaling a major step in Arctic exploration efforts.
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Nangen
Fridtjoff Nansen
Egiana
Fragmented Bond Notice From Local Bank
A damaged OCR fragment references Canadian bonds and notes with interest details, implying a financial notice about bond rates. The legible bits mention amounts near six cents per dollar and a savings context, but specific issuer, date, or terms are unreadable.
Assaults on Pork Face Wave of Attacks in July
A fragmented note reports ongoing assaults on pork in July, with terse references to a tear across markets and an appeal to see public bulletin Pb See.
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