Russians Drive Across Dniester Front with Major Gains
Russian forces renewed the Galicia offensive from the Dniester to the Carpathians capturing villages and heights near Halicz and Dolina. German reserves counterattacked along Kalusz and Lomnica as Rumanians reported activity, while Petrograd claimed advances and prisoner captures amid a wide, rapid breakthrough on a near fifty mile front.
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Otward
Galicia
Petrograd
Halicz
Ebilus
Studslania
Podhork
Kalusz
Somlee
Pechinsko
Hohorobozany
Lomnica
Krechvice
Dolina
Sirs
Loth Kalusz
Dalomnica
Beren
Qaety
Kelusz
Kornilfuteres
McHed Beck
Teag
Joval von Mackensen
Berlin
Bulletis
Halieein
Nare- Teva
Ziam
Artil Weyre
Samarcaica
Austrian Wiesces
Kalucr
Austria
Latak
Winlag
Dniester
Samaica
Goethals in Full Control Reveals Huge Ship Plan
General Goethals received full authority to lead the emergency shipping program with construction of two government yards for fabric ated steel ships to reach 2,500,000 tons in 18 to 24 months and 3,000,000 tons of new work within 18 months backed by the Emergency Fleet Corporation and President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethals
Iren
Washington
General Goethals
Congress
Emergency Fleet Corporation
William Denman
Shipping Board
Denman
Wilson
General Gorthals
United States
Goethal
Naval Architect of the Corporation
Congressional
Starving I W W Get Food Put Under Guard
About 1,200 Industrial Workers of the World deported from Bisbee Arizona were fed after two cars of provisions arrived in Hermanas New Mexico. General Bell ordered transport to Columbus to provide rations, with Sheriff Simpson and District Attorney Vaughn overseeing restraint and care at the state's expense. Governor Lindsay sought state relief from charges imposed by Arizona as officials prepared for disposition.
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Sickel
Columbus
Hermanas
Bell
Lindsay
Simpson
Luna County
J. S. Vaughn
State
War Departments
Wilson
Arizona
F. B. Kings
el Paso & Southwestern
Douglas
Walter Douglas
Columbus Douglas
Draft quotas fixed for 687,000 men nationwide
Washington July 18 A formal order by President Wilson and War Department sets 687000 men for selective service. New York State quota 49241 with about 40000 for New York City. Distribution to exemption districts and a lottery to determine order of call. Initial forces include regular army National Guard and first 600009 of a new National Army totaling 1262986. Exemptions loom from dependents disabilities essential occupations affecting who reports for examination. Local quotas list by state begin with Alabama through Wyoming and Puerto Rico. full local exemptions to be completed on page 8.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
New York State
New York City
Regular Army
National Guard
Las
Alabama
Nevada
Arizona
Arkansas
New Jersey
California
New Mexico
Colorado
New York
Connecticut
N. Carolin
Delaware
N. Dakota
Cal
Ohio
Florida
Oklahoma
Gearge Tdaho Sa
Illinois
Rhode
Indiana
Kansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Sunday Tribune preview promises expose on Hearst press
The Sunday Tribune reports Samuel Hopkins Adams will scrutinize Hearst newspaper practices on the Pacific coast, detailing advertising standards and alleged journalistic policies. The feature promises a sharp, revealing look at Hearst outposts from California to Chicago.
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William R. Hearst
Chicago
Samuel Hopkins Adama
California
Tribune
Hearst
Pacific
Adams
Newsdealer
Sunday Tribune
Reichstag Defies Kaiser in War Credits Standoff
London reports dated July 11 describe the Reichstag resisting the Kaiser by delaying the war credits bill amid a political crisis. Lord Robert Cecil weighs the German situation, noting the Chancellor’s role, the submarine issue, and British reactions to German frightfulness. Hindenburg and Ludendorff are summoned as Berlin signals potential cabinet changes and a peace resolution impasse.
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Reichstag
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Ly Calia
Thomes
London
Prussia
Robert Cecil
Junkers
Ersberger
Germany
United States
South America
Copenhagen
Berlin
Emperor William
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Austria-Hungary
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germania
Hollwee
Catholic Centre Party
Peter Spahn
Budapest
Michael Karolyi
Hungarian Independent Party
House of Deputies
Czernia
British Warship Vanguard Sinks After Internal Explosion
London reports the battle ship Vanguard blew up at anchor on July 9 and sank, with three survivors among those aboard at the disaster. Official statements say the ship disintegrated. 24 officers and 71 men were ashore at the time.
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London
Vanguard
Admiralty
Sys
James D. Dick
Refuge from Air Raid Guests at Balfour Reception
At the Guildhall London a wartime reception for A. J. Balfour featured prominent attendees including Ambassador Page and various foreign ministers. An official slip warned guests to seek shelter if hostile aircraft approached, reflecting the day’s air raid danger on Londoners and officials alike.
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Balfour
London
Guildhall
A. J. Balfour
Ambassador Page
Earl of Derby
Robert Dee
Baron Rhondda
Balfour Mussion
Bryce Seeks Help Of Peace League In WWI Era Letter
Viscount James Bryce urges William H. Taft and the League to Enforce Peace to frame an effective plan preventing future calamities. Bryce argues the war’s recurrence must be avoided and calls for international arrangements after the war to secure lasting peace.
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William H. Taft
Viscount James Bryce
League
Mr. Taft
League of Nations Society
Mr. Bryce
Taft
Menocal Declares Martial Law in Congress
Havana reports President Menocal has suspended constitutional guarantees and called an extra Congress session. He vetoed a salary raise for Representatives, then Congress overrode the veto. A bill on Port Docks Company bonds for war purposes is tied to the session. The decree cites a state of war with Germany amid Cuba political tension.
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Hungary
Austria
Laterhazy
William
Berlin
Havana
Menocal
Congress
Cuba
Germany
Aes
Cianee
Author Scorns Flag Dropped by Club in Norwalk
South Norwalk July 12 A prominent Silver Mine Colony of Artiv member Robert Alexander Wavon was urged to resign at a Mine Neghbors' Club meeting. Weston refused to sign and officials vow his ouster in disgrace. The dispute follows a stone throwing episode between sculptor Charles Hoag and artist FT Hutchins, which disrupted the colony.
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the Tribune
South Norwalk
Conn
Robert Alexander Wavon
Ind Acelaliat
Artiv 4
Am Faz
Iaeter
Neghbors
Weson
Charles Hoag
FT. Hutchins
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Carpathians
Capen
Wily Willy
the Sunday Tribune
Cecil
Arthur
Draper
England
Lioyd George
Glasgow
Atlante
Julius Beck
Moritz Esterhazy
Baron Beck
Hianem
O. K
Bryce
Peace League
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