War Year Two Chronicle of Allied and Central Powers Actions
A chronological outline of battles, retreats, and strategic moves from Aug 1 to July 24, detailing Teuton advances in Poland and Galicia, Russian offensives and retreats, naval actions, Zeppelin raids, and key political-military events across Europe, including Verdun, Gallipoli, and Balkan theater developments. It lists captures, troop movements, and declarations shaping the year's war momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutons
Lublin
Chalm
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Serock
Great Britain
Lomza
Gallipoli
Sledice
Sokolow
Belgrade
Kovno
London
Novogeorgievak
Ossowlec
Kovel
Brest-Lutosk
Olita
Mont
Verdun
Duraz
Kermanshah
Blisis
Moewe
Malancourt
Vaux
British
Harcourt
Trebizond
Black Sea
France
Sir Roger Casement
Ireland
Dublin
Russell
Mediterranean
Kut-el-Amara
Germany
Italy
Lake Garda
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
George
Skaggerrak
Kitchener
Staff
Hampshire
Scotland
Vaux Fort
Lutsk
Greece
Buczacs
Galicia
Dubno
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Volhynia
Katy
Kolomea
Kimpelung
Corsiero
Posina
Somme
Carpathians
Hungary
Persia
Chesapeake Bay
Peronne
Stokhod
Marnakhatum
Erzerum
Batburt
Armenia
Lipa River
West Front
Foureaux Wood
von Linsingen
Suez
Holland
Pozieres
Riga
Russia
Battle on Texas side as Carrancistas aid US troops
Brigadier General George Bell Jr. reports Mexican bandits near Fort Hancock, Texas, were battled by a small American force and Carrancistas. Two American soldiers and one customs guard died. one guard was wounded. Three bandits died inside the ranch house, with more escaping back into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Carrancista
Fort Hancock
Texas
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Funston
Rio Grande
Bean
Twoney
Eighth United States Cavalry
Robert Woods
Lewis Thompson
Thompson
Hospital Corps
Woods
State troops ranked like regulars in federal service opinion
Washington. Brigadier General Crowder, judge advocate general, releases an exhaustive opinion on state troops called into federal service for the Mexican emergency. He says state soldiers are not duty bound outside the United States unless drafted, remain under federal control, receive same pensions as regulars, and that the president has not yet exercised draft authority. Three classes of troops in federal service are organized militias, national guard under the Hay-Chamberlain act, and regular troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Washington
Baker
Army
United States
Congress
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
National Guard
Texas Primary Election Returns Confirm Key Victories
Complete returns from the July 22 primary show a small majority for the winner. Thomas L. Blanton of Abilene defeats Congressman W. R. Smith in the Sixteenth district. E. A. Deckerd Jr. of Franklin defeats N. P. Houx of Mexia for the state senate Twelfth district. S. D. Sholars Jr. of Woodville wins the Twelfth district representative race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Blanton
Abilene
W. R. Smith
E. A. Deckerd, Jr
Franklin
N. P. Houx
Mexia
State Senate
S. D. Sholars, Jr
Woodville
Train wreck derails Texas Special near Dallas kills three
In Texas, ten miles south of Dallas, the engine and three coaches of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Texas Special derailed after a sun kink in the rails. Three men died and thirty four people were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Drillers Busy in Milam County Texas
Several wells are being drilled in Milam county Cameron for oil though oil in paying quantities has never been found. Gas has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Cameron
Tex
Explosions at Black Tom Island Cause Massive Loss
A series of ammunition explosions on Black Tom Island near Jersey City caused property losses estimated at 25 million dollars. Fire destroyed thirteen warehouses of the National Storage Company and shattered Manhattan, with deaths to be confirmed after checks on workers. Warrants issued for three executives accused of storing explosives endangering lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Black Tom Island
New York Bay
Jersey City
National Storage Company
Manhattan
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Albert M. Dickman
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Theodore B. Johnson
Johnson Lighterage and Towing Company
Alexander Davidson
Naional Storasse Company
United States Posts Record Foreign Trade for Year
The United States closed its greatest trade year ending June 30 with a 2.136 billion dollar surplus. Exports totaled 4.334 billion while imports reached 2.198 billion, up sharply from prior years. Gold movements and duty-free share of imports are noted along with June’s record monthly imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Production of Cotton Decreased Washington Report
The August cotton crop report shows a production of 12 916 000 bales down from 14 266 000 expected. Weather between June 25 and July 25 reduced output by 1 350 000 bales and the condition index fell to 72.3 percent of normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Many Bodies Wash Ashore After Danish Naval Battle
During June 100 bodies of men drowned in the Jutland naval battle were found off the Danish coast, 108 off the Norwegian coast and 150 off the Swedish coast in the Kattegat. The battle occurred May 31 to June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Jutland
Kattegat
Heat Kills Shoe Manufacturer in St Louis Office
Oscar Johnson president of the International Shoe Company died Friday at the company office. Excessive heat is listed as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Oscar Johnson
International Shoe Company
Easy Money and The Price Of Providing In Love
A quip about Jack as a provider suggests he can borrow money at will. A remark notes the high value of the electrical railways of the United States at 780 million dollars. A pious pose on bent knees is paired with advice that love makes fools of the wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Electrical
United States
Imitations Sincere Flattery and Counterfeit Worth
An ad warns that imitation money imitates flattery but lacks value, urging use of La Creole Hair Dressing the original product that darkens hair naturally without dye priced at $1.00. A brief comic jab follows about Blinks losing his snap and being broke after past bravado.
To Fortify the System Against Summer Heat
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touted as fortifying the system against summer heat. The ad claims regular use helps withstand heat better, framing the remedy as an old standard for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Renovine Heart and Nerve Tonic Advertisement
An advertisement touts Renovine as a cure for heart conditions and nerve issues. It warns not to wait until the heart is beyond repair and lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
How to remove sticky fly paper stains on fabrics
Instructions advise rubbing kerosene into the affected spots for at least two minutes, then washing in warm soap suds to remove sticky residue from cloth, linoleum, or pilecloth.
A Hint to Wise Women About Femenina Advertisement
An advertising notice touts Femenina as a remedy for female troubles promising relief. It claims torture will vanish and lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar. The wording targets women seeking medical relief and emphasizes quick results.
Wary Skinflint Shows Cautious Approachability
A wry exchange hints that the old skinflint can be approachable if one accepts possible risk. The humor rests on the idea that proximity to him invites unforeseen consequences.
Capadine Headache Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
Vintage ad promotes Capadine as a liquid headache remedy with benefits for back and limb aches. It emphasizes easy administration and natural alignment, urging readers to try it to be convinced.
Appreciation of a Prodigy and a Cordial Advertisement
A brief item notes Briggings praising his boy for thinking bright thoughts. It contrasts with dangers of loud or destructive play and promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial as a speedy cure priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Reforms and Reform Efforts Discussed in Conversation
A dialogue notes reforms are underway everywhere and suggests once reforms are refined further, matters will be in good shape again. The exchange hints at ongoing reform processes and expectations for improvement.
Phrase echoes of a whispered promise in a tense exchange
A dramatic line unfolds with a speaker recounting a kiss and a promise to secrecy. The other party presses for what happened next, escalating the implied wrongdoing within a tense, unnamed confrontation.
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Smetz
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Beit Ane
Ogrodno
Gradom
Lomsan
Pinsk
Bulgaria
Eovowee
Hesperian
Dvina
Sereth
Czar
Nicholas
Teutonsa
Tarnopo
Trembowla
Russiians
von Mackensen
Vilna
Champagne
la Bassee
Serbia
Aussian
Czartorysk
Vranja
Brand Whitlock
U. S
Belgium
Edith Cavell
Uskub
Iluxt
Kragujevac
Nish
Hner
Ancona
Montenegro
Bagdad
Aviona
Paris
Kut-el- Amara
Douglas Haig
Ford
Christiania
Lloyd-George
Britain
Durazzo
Albania
Inez Persia
Cameroon
West Africa
House of Commons
Liverpool
Libby
Chicago
Capadine
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
Secret Service Company
Furlong's Inc
Houston, Texas
Bt. Louis
Texas Optical Co
Main Street
F. W. Heitmann Co
Kress Bidg
Preston
Hardway & Cathey
A. H. Hess & Son
Travis St
C. L. & Theo. Bering, Jr., Inc
Capitol Avenue
Houston Auto Supplies
Call Tive Mfg, CO
Masury
Auto Paints
James Bute Company Cor
Texas Ave
Fannin St
Houston, Tex
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Stella-Vite
Mattie Spain
Marlo
Okla
Thacher Medicine CO
Chattanooga
Tenn
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