Allies Preparing General Assault Behind Front Lines
London reports July 2 that Allies plan a major push as Austro German forces pursue retreating Russians toward Warsaw. In Gallipoli British French gains are viewed as approaching strategic hills while battles resume along the eastern front with no decisive results.
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London
Arrot
Gallipoli
Acle-Baba
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Galicia
Poland
Waru
Vieprz
Vistula
Ivangorod
Windau
Courland
Baltic
Gulf of Rigs
Lipa
Bug
Lublin
Meusehi
Vomges
Vienna
Jaonzo
Italian Capture Fort SV Bluff Near Alainino
A Geneva dispatch reports Italians seizing a mountain fortress near Alainino with a bluff surrender demand. Italian captain led a climb to demand capitulation as Austrian defenders held. Dispatch notes Italian passes on the Carnic frontier and Austrian counterattacks in a bloody engagement.
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Geneva
Switserland
Paris
Linbach
Austria
Geneva Tribune
Alainino
Alpe
Goriaia
Report on Heavy Assaults by Germans Near Arras and Champagne
The French war office reported a quiet night in the north near Arras and as far as Champagne. German attacks were directed at two divisions but were checked. The text notes Allied trenches and a German effort near the Meuse region with unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
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R ‘ Aris
French War Office
Aternoon
Arras
Champagne
Eleates
Cspulandille Road
Inerm Carman
Metaare
Dermemg
Threatening letter sent to the president case headline
A federal land jury indicted Rudolph Matik for mailing a threatening letter to the president on July 23. The note demanded money and included threats, with authorities moving to prosecute under federal charges. The unclear text suggests connections to a broader plot and subsequent arrest in New York.
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New York
Federal Land Jury
Rudolph Matik
Luet Puht
Folter
Haan Ee
Setuno
Ag Av
British scientists reveal anti submarine devices in use
Sir Oliver Lodge tells American interviewer that English scientists and inventors have discovered means to counter German submarines. He notes some devices are already in use and praises the organization aiding the army and navy in these efforts.
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London
Oliver Lodge
Orton Tewson
Oliver
Army
Navy
Slayer of Brides Sentenced to Die
London July 2 A jury found George Joseph Smith guilty of murdering three wives by forcing baths and collecting life insurance. He was sentenced to death.
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London
George Joseph Smith
Tha Smith
Smith
Linc and Lead Mines Closed in Missouri Strike
In Joplin and Webb City more than 40 mines shut down as a lead and zinc miners strike spreads. Ten more mines joined closures today, cutting weekly ore output and leaving over three thousand workers unemployed. A Joplin meeting urged independent union organizing and planned actions against remaining mines. Leaders vow to form locals across the district opposing external Federation Miners.
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Joplin
Webb City
Missouri
Nes
Extern Federation
Government urges farmers to restock cotton plantings
Washington reports a government push to southern farmers to replant cotton as wartime market stagnation reduces last year’s acreage by 5,871,000 acres, risking a drop in production by about 2,404,079 bales of 300 pounds each.
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Washington
Beek er Granted Reprieve in Death Sentence Case
Governor Whitman granted Charles Becker a 2 reprieve until July 26 postponing execution. Becker, a former New York police lieutenant, remains under death sentence as the high court may still intervene. no further action is planned by the governor.
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Albany
N. Y
Whitman
Charles Becker
Nw York Police
United States Supreme Court
Becker
New drink restrictions boost private stock buys in London
London on July 2 reports that tighter liquor rules push drinkers to private stores. Beer house sales fall while bottled goods rise as saloons close early. Druggists monitor alcohol stock for revenue officers during inspections.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Dardanelles
Youths Chain Diverts Lightning Close Call at Hartington
Fred Tack 16 suffered a severe electric shock when lightning struck his coupling chain on a cultivator near Hartington Nebraska while returning from field work. The bolt melted the chain and dashed down his chin yet spared his life as the team of horses, valued at $500, were killed. Heavy rain deluged the town causing floods and widespread telephone outages.
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Hartington
Neb
Fred Tack
John Miller
Tack
Olve Trivadia
Botten Fonds
Weld for Fraud Details in Boulder Case
Information filed today by the county against Andrew Walker, listed as lessee, alleges fraud related to a tobacco ecules trade in Boulder. Authorities accuse Walker of misrepresentation in a leasing arrangement and seek legal remedies.
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WELD
Boulder,or
Nowiky
Andrew Walker
Meung
Talee Ecules
See No Hope for Peace With Czar
Berlin reports via London that Emperor Nicholas's rescript on the Russian military supplies board vows to press the war until triumph. Tageblatt says the Russians are far from peace thoughts and that peace negotiations are unlikely. It also notes duma will likely demand continued war until victory and that ministerial changes signal no peace, just better conduct.
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Berlin
London
Nicholas
Russian Board of Military Supplies
Tageblatt
Duma
Teddy Sure Winner Says Colonel Lyon
Col Cecil Lyon of Texas progressive national committeeman returns from Oyster Bay and predicts Roosevelt will be the next president. He says the Democratic Party will be torn and Roosevelt will be the winning candidate. Lyon notes Bryan drew large crowds in New York and argues strength lies in broad appeal.
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Washington, D. C
Cecil Lyon
Texas
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Lyon
Colonel Lyon
Bryan
New York
Kurdish Girl Becomes Mascot of Russian Regiment
Tita a wild Kurdish girl about one year old was found near Huserjod village and adopted by a Persian frontier artillery unit. She explains through an interpreter that she was left behind when her mother fled, and a sibling died or was captured. The troops care for her in a shelter.
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Tita
Ahe
Spanish Premier Denies Entente Support Claims
Madrid reports Premier Datogala denies any Spanish government support for the Entente cause. He says Gouln favors the other side and is acting fairly as the constitution could be suspended, amid unsettled war and international tensions.
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Madrid
Porto
Judy J
Spain
Datogala Tuday
Gouln
Firminesa
Vangeenee Provided With White Gear Match
Fragmentary copy notes available gear details and attire alignment for a match. Readable portions mention white apparel and a pairing expectation but lack full context or participant names.
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Isi
Vangeenee
Evelyn Thaw Subpoena Status Threatens Sanity Trial
Evelyn Nea bit Thaw refuses to honor a subpoena to testify in New York about husband Harry K Thaw's sanity trial. Attorney General plans to seek a body writ if she does not attend, citing potential health risks and the need for evidence from her testimony.
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New York
Evelyn Neabit
Malone
N. Y
Attorney General
Jiarry K. Thaw
Lord White
Mary
Copley Thaw
White
Thaw
English Recruits Travel as Tourists
A San Francisco report notes a federal probe into British Army recruitment rings. Thomas Cook & Son handled transport for hundreds of men shipped from New York to service overseas after medical checks at 17 State Street. Investigators seek the money trail amid payments exceeding 160000 dollars.
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San Francisco
All Sea
Pacific
England
Ete Inten
Poe Jaya
Das
Thomas Cook
Bon
Buch Transportation
Cook Company
New York
State Street
Hunt
Ray
Chicago July 1 Ald of Minneapolis chosen for next meeting
A fragmented report from Chicago dated July 1 notes Minneapolis alderman Henry was named to head the press of a national body. The meeting agenda implies a forthcoming convention close to completion.
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Chicago
Henry
Aldof
Minneapolis
Wag Ted Press of the
Americaitute
Conven
Armenian Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
The Armenian, a Levland line steamer, was sunk off the Cornwall coast after resisting a German submarine. About 20 Americans were among the casualties. 106 Americans were aboard the ship among crew and muleteers. The United States seeks full, forthcoming details before deciding on any action.
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Washington
Levland Line
Admiralty
Cornwall
England
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Armattrong
Bristol
Whith
Amb.e Cdor
Ambarsaidor Page
Armstrong
Steamship Company
Lansing
United States
Avonmouth
Germany
Berlin
Page
Chartes
Side& Velvel
Department
Armenium
Newport News
H. H. Trenwik
Des Moines
Jess Osborn
Sidney
Neb
Grutile
Palmer man dies in self inflicted act in Omaha
Clayton Dieck ena of Palmer Iowa took out a life insurance policy a week earlier and committed death by own action in Omaha on July 1. The incident is recorded as a self inflicted death with local details under city notices.
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Omaha
Neb
Clayton Dieckena
Palmer
British Navy Guarding Losses Says Stockholm Article
Berlin dispatch notes an Aftonbladet claim that British admiralty hides ship losses from German torpedo attacks. It argues first battle line shrank from about 60 to 40, while Germany allegedly lost none. The piece warns of a possible German sea victory if tactics continue.
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Berlin
Sayville
Germain
Stockhollm Aftonbindet
Germany
300 Mexicans Die in Train Wreck Believing Major Ordered Speed
A U S reporter recounts a civilian American who arrived from the interior with details of a military train wreck near Monte Morelos between Tampico and Monterey. About 300 Carranga soldiers and their families died after the train derailed at full speed, allegedly at the command of a major who threatened the engineer with a pistol.
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Laredo
Tex
Monte Morelos
Tampico
Monterey
German Matrimonial Gents Flourishing Amid War
Berlin reports a surge in marriage broker activity during wartime with many hopeful women seeking quick marriages. Ads push for husbands including war widows, while shady agencies collect names and addresses of bereaved women to propose new unions. Some men are adventurers. a few are invalided soldiers seeking homes or misled by agents.
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Berlin
Bryan Aims at 1916 Nomination Cited in Washington
Reports from Washington on July 2 say William J. Bryan intends to pursue a 1916 presidential bid. The former Secretary of State reportedly told friends before leaving town that he plans to be a candidate, signaling possible trouble for the Wilson administration.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Hin
Nater
Germeany
Pritieh Admiralty
Ddmirally
Wilean
Washington, D. C
William J. Bryan
Court Scenario Shocks Glasgow Workman
In Glasgow on July 1 the first case of a workman charged with interfering with munition output was heard. James Marshall assaulted another worker over shell production and received three months hard labor. The judge condemned the act, saying such duty should not be hindered and comparing possible punishment to shooting in Germany or France.
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Glasgow
James Marshall
Attan
Germany
France
Oklahoma Tornado Kills Six In Muskogee Area
A July tornado swept through parts of northern Oklahoma causing six deaths in Muskogee and nearby districts. Authorities report significant property damage and difficult access to affected homes. Local lines were cut, hindering communication during rescue efforts.
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Muskogee
Okla
Olina
Oklahoma
Hilo
Minini
Mindow
Convention Near Close Immerses J Paul Debates
The four day Catholic Educational Association convention in St Paul Minnesota ends with the business sessions drawing the debaters into the final discussions and preparations for closure tonight.
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Close
J. Paul, Minn
Catholic Raducational Association
Starving Masses Riot as War Drags Nation Down
Washington reports describe Mexico City as in near anarchy with mobs looting, disrupting railways, and hampering relief. Zapata forces incite violence while Carranza troops defend the city, threatening potential U S intervention amid widespread famine and destruction across the republic.
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Zapatistas
Zapata
Mexico City
Vera Crusta
Carranas
Gonzales
Carranza
Vera Crug
Pachuca
Ali
Carranza Agency
Vera Drug
Judge orders rail line to buy steel rails at lowest price
Chicago July 1 Judge Carpenter of the United States district court directed the receivers of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company to purchase 50 000 tons of steel rails at the lowest possible price and pay for them out of earnings.
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Chicago
Archbishop Quigley Paralyzed at Chicago Home
Archbishop James Edward Quigley of Chicago was stricken with paralysis at his brother the Police Chief Quigley home here and was reported to be holding his own this morning after a fairly comfortable night with intervals of consciousness according to physicians at 8 o clock.
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Quigley
Mrs Thachara III In Paris Wife Of General Sherman Daughter Of General Sherman
Mrs Alexander Thacharn wife of the American general at Paris is seriously ill She is a daughter of General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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Thackara III
Paris
Alexander MM. Thacharn
William Tecumseh Sherman
French Deny Using American Munitions
Ports July 1 The French ministry of war denies an American manufactured shell claim. The statement rejects an US interview quote attributed to Prince Rupprecht of Avoria alleging French artillery used Day white cover munitions. The denial asserts French shells were not produced in the United States.
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United States
Prince Rupprech of
Avoria
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