Strategic Point Wrested From Russian Control
Vienna reports a decisive conflict shifted south of the Lublin Chelm railroad between the Vistula and Bug rivers as Warsaw holds out. German and Austrian forces push toward the Lublin Chelm line while battles rage near Ivankigorod and Ivangorod with mounting Russian casualties and tightened front lines.
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Vienna
Vistula
Bug Rivers
Warsaw
Frertin
Ivia
London
Zetting
Lublin
Chelm
Bug Rivera
Ivangorod
Cheim
Lublimn
Seid
Violent Trench Battles Reported On West Front
Paris reports from London that July 23 saw heavy cannonading and grenade fighting along multiple sectors in Artois and the Champagne front. French forces claim gains near Bagatelle and repelled a German attack south of the Fuye with counterattacks.
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Paris
London
French War Department
Artois
Houches
Quennevierres
Mouvron
Aisne
Soupir
Champagne
Argonne
Bagatelle
Pont-A-Mousson
Arracourt
Vosges
Fuye
Metzern
Linge
Barrenkopf
German threat need not worry citizens
Washington officials said Germans in the United States who might be executed for working in munition factories supplying war materials to Germany were not in danger of extradition and would not be affected by the German law while they remained in the United States.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Iin
Germany
United Bates
Des Moines Police Find Whisky In Depot Lockers
Des Moines July 28 police seized 13 pints of whisky hidden in the depot lockers as part of a bootlegging investigation at the Northwestern depot. Authorities believe the find sheds light on illicit liquor activity during dry spell enforcement.
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Des Moines
Des Moines, Jr
Day
Northwestern
Note Delivered by Ambassador Gerard
Berlin via London July 24 The American note to Germany reached Berlin and was delivered to the foreign office by Ambassador Gerard at 1 12 this morning. Washington July 4 Count Von Roernstorff German ambassador visited the State Department for his official copy of the new American note to Germany. He had only seen an unofficial outline and has no formal view from his government on the note. He believes a reply may come in a month and that the issue remains open for amicable adjustment.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Foreign Office
Gerard
Washington
Count von Roernstorff
State Department
Russians Valor Highlighted in Polish Frontline Battles
Berlin reports Tarnow Galicia dispatch from National Zeitung correspondent noting Austro German forces push forward. Russians prove brave and enduring despite ammunition shortages, delaying advances in southern Poland with stubborn rear guard actions and bayonet resistance near Krasnostny south of Lublin.
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Berlin
London
National Zeitung
Tarnow
Galicia
Krasnostny
Lublin
Poland
Wilson poised for action on Mexican situation after Cornish trip
Washington reports President Wilson may act on the Mexican issue within weeks after returning from Cornish. State Department says action likely but details unclear. Carranza agents discuss recognition, but no official confirmation exists as fighting blocks communication with Mexico City and troops near Pechuca remain missing since Sunday.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Cornish
State Department
Carranza
Mexico City
United States
Villa
Pechuca
Commission refuses to alter grain rates ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on July 23 dismissed the complaint by the Chamber of Commerce of New Ulm Minnesota and others against Mt Paul railroad and other parties. It found no change warranted in grain rate relationships from New Ulm Minnesota and South Dakota points to Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington, D. C
Interstate Comerce _commisston
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Paul
Ews
Minnesota
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Inneapolis
Clarkson Not Yet Avowed Candidate for Governor
Des Moines Iowa July 23 Senator John T Clarkson of Albin is named as the temperance faction candidate in the Democratic party for governor. He spoke on the political situation and said temperance measures passed by the 36th General Assembly are shaping the state. Friends indicate he may be urged to run if the liquor question stays a major issue.
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Des Moines
John T. Clarkson
Albin
Democratic Party
Ernor
Bes Moines
36Th
General Assembly
Navy to test new fuse for shells this summer
Washington July 23 The naval board formed eight months ago will soon test the proposed fuse submitted by Babe Grey Isham. The device concerns thin fuses for naval shells and their value remains under evaluation.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Naval Board
Babe Grey
Isham
McA
U S Admiral Invents Aerial Torpedo Boat
Washington July 4 Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske receives patents for an aerial torpedo boat designed to attack ships in protected harbors. The plan uses a large aeroplane carrying a Whitehead torpedo to be dropped at sea distance, with the craft guiding toward the target before retreating.
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Washington, D. C
Bradley Fiske
Navy War College
Daniels
Sullivan Quits as Dominican Minister for Wilson
Washington July 24 The resignation of Joamea M Sullivan American minister to the Dominican Republic has been accepted after an investigation by Senator Phelan into his fitness findings unfavorable to Sullivan The resignation follows charges and counter charges about his conduct witness testimony linked Secretary Bryan aides to his appointment and deposits in a Santo Domingo bank while former Governor Fort defended his character
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Washington
Joamea M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Wilson
Sullivan
State Department
Phelan
California
Sab
Prenstate la ‘Ore
Island
Walter W. Vick
United States
Dia
Becreary Bryan
Sullivan Hadeen
Fing Rs
Samuel M. Jarvis
New York
Banco Nacional
Santo Domingo
Fort
New Jersey
Lansing
Ryan testifies payment to police tied to 1912 bribe cases
Ryan, once linked to a clairvoyant ring and calling himself Prof. Charles T. Crane, testified in Chicago that in 1912 he paid about 70 000 dollars to police protection. He linked payments to Bertache and former sergeant O'Brien and described ongoing bribe arrangements during the trials of Egan and O'Brien.
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Chicago
Ryan
Charles T. Crane
William Egan
Walter O'Brien
Srgan
Wyoming
Bertache
Oneneaton
Waite
Jin
Ryam
Halpin
Water Memer Sumeines Amidst 6 Time Water Motors
A fragmented report notes water motor counts and financial figures with garbled names. It mentions a figure of 1.560 and mentions Saabie and Acknowledged entities in unclear context.
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Saabie
Tadpoles Vanish and Degree Talk in Kansas
In Lawrence Kansas on July 26 tadpoles watched for months disappeared prompting inquiry. The report notes a university context at the University of Kansas and mentions researchers Swingle and Dr. Geringle amid scattered fragments suggesting an environmental or experimental mystery without clear resolution.
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Lawrence
Kan
W. W. Swingle
University of Kansas
Geringle
Burlington Orders 2000 New Box Cars
Chicago reports an announced order for about 2000 box cars to be used on the Chiclington ulney line. The contract involves Bettendorf Bettendorf and the America Car Foundry companies with steel car materials to be supplied for manufacturing.
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Burlington
Chicago
Chiclington Ulney
Bettendorf
America Car & Foundry
Turks Send Ground Force Into Italian Province
Rome reports a Turkish army landings in Tripoli, Cyrenaica signaling new hostilities. The Turkish movement follows Italy’s crackdown on crime gangs, with officials warning of escalation and potential further conflict.
Mysterious council bluffs report and alleged fraud case developments
A fragmented notice outlines a menacing scene in council Bluffs involving a male flirt incident and subsequent robbery in Mackey. It mentions a victimized woman, a marriage-related $12 sum, and vague references to political figures and generals, with unclear chronology and names.
New American note to Britain on commerce near ready
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing near completion of a new American note protesting interference with commerce among neutrals. It will likely be sent next week after final approval, focusing on general principles rather than specific instances amid evolving British policy and prior German notes.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic City Beach Orders Strict Bathing Skirt Rule
Beach officials announced a new rule specifying bathing skirts must be at least three inches above the knee. Chief director Bosset says the standard applies to all, with police relying on sight and a tape measure at beach headquarters to enforce compliance.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Bath Beach
Atlantic City Beach
Bosset
Atrand P
Inquiry Report Says Submarine Attacked Passenger Ship
The state department presents affidavits from officers crew and passengers on the Amer, including a sworn statement by an American passenger claiming the ship was torpedoed without warning by a shrine. The report, presented today, details the inviation by Comone ox in New York.
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Washington
United One
Orduna
Comone
New York
State Department
Amer
Guatemalan Minister Claims Cabrera Aided Huerta Plot
Washington report says Guatemalan minister Mendes added to earlier claims that President Cabrera aided Huerta in a new Mexican revolution. The brief note cites ongoing friction and unnamed sources in diplomatic circles.
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Deny Huerta
Washington
Guatemal Mendes
Pres Cabrera
Huerta
Mexico
Germany Holds Abundant War Materials and Iron Reserves
Fragmented account notes Germany’s large stores of lead pipes iron and other materials. It describes ample reserves to sustain production and fuel a war effort, with emphasis on keeping supply lines intact despite enemy actions. The text references timelines and uncertainty about future demand and allocation.
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Steinty
Germany
British regrets Norwegian sea incursions note protests
London says the British government regrets Norwegian territorial water violations and the seizure of a German steamer by an auxiliary cruiser inside the three mile limit. It notes future adherence to the Norwegian line and asks the admiralty to respect it. Press calls for Germany to compensate for torpedoed Norwegian ships and lost lives.
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Christiania
London
Edward Grey
Norway
Germany
Bayonne Riots Dull as Guards Stand Ready at Oil Plants
Bayonne New Jersey quiet amid recent oil plant closures after deadly riots at Standard Oil and Tide Water works. Sheriff Kinkead seeks pause on pay day, appeals to strikers’ committee to keep peace while federal conciliators work toward a settlement.
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New York
Constable Hook
Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oil Company
Tide Water Oil Company
Standard Oil Works
Armas
Kinkead
Public Safety
Henry Whison
John Stranchik
Eugene Kinkead
Cenen Ga
Jeremiah J. Daly
Fielder
Hudson County
Wilson
John A. Moffitt
James A. Smyth
Havenne
Moffitt
Smyth
John Strachik
American bark Dunsyre seized by Germans at Swinemunde
The American bark Dunsyre from New York bound for Mosman was seized by German forces and taken into Swinemunde. The vessel is a three masted clipper likely owned by Victoria Mounta in the available records.
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Herlin
Dunsyre
Swinemunde
ount Victoria @h
20 000 Horses in a British Supply Depot
Fragmented text describes a British remount supply depot housing thousands of horses. The garbled OCR mentions horse receipts and comparisons to European belligerents, with stray dates and place names obscured.
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Lath Mo
Rumored New York Club May Buy Park
A well defined rumor circulated today that the New York Ame loma wisn pe club had reburned an ween Fortlethere avenue acme, EEE pees.
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New York
Bridgeport Labor Leaders Confer on Possible Strike Action
Bridgeport leaders prepared for a New York conference with Ramper Gompers and AFL heads plus several unions to discuss machinist strikes and labor unrest. They reported workers, especially in smaller shops, could strike if conditions deteriorate, though proof of foreign influence or definite plans remained lacking.
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Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Agg
Cal
Ramper Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Dupmens
Star Wrights
Pere
Gee
Ren 'Saten and Ammunition Company
Gompersana
Beterera
Tongs
Dardeviariy
Etridgeport Literay
Uber
London
Trian
Chicago Mayor’s bold pledge on Republican comeback
A fragmented report describes Chicago Mayor amid national politics chatter. He rails against the Hig Bill and hints the youth want him in the party, vowing to stay if the party supports him and to rest little until his goals are met.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Carla
Unclear OCR On Military Dispatches From Overseas News Agency
Fragmentary text reports a wireless dispatch from Hernine via Overseas News Agency. Names and details are garbled, reference to General Aleleh Wille and a wary army stance appear amidst unclear phrases.
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Gayle
Hernine
Aleleh Wille
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