Torpedo sinks cruiser San Diego amid heavy losses reported
San Diego was torpedoed off Fire Island and sank with 48 crew unaccounted for while 1,156 survivors landed at Port Washington. Captain Christy asserted torpedo damage despite no submarine sighting, as rescue ships stood by and weather remained calm. Reports noted minimal loss of life due to orderly abandonment and drills.
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Washington
United
San Diego
Fire Island
N.Y
Christie
Aix Eter
Christy
British Advance One Mile Front South of Mebuterne
London reports British troops pushed their line one mile south of Mebuterne on the Somme. In Flanders, a 4000 yard advance in the Meteren sector created British control of Meteren village and a grouping southwest of Le Waton. Prisoners total about 48. Italian forces regained Monte Pasco and Monte Cornedt height in the Adamello region.
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Somme
London
Mebuterne
War Office
Flanders
Meteren
Meteret
le Waton
Rome
Indian man jailed after drinking alcohol in Chickasha
John Doe, a Wichita Indian from Anadarko, was jailed in Chickasha after reportedly drinking whiskey given by a friend. He had $675 at delivery to police and claimed intent to buy $3,000 in Liberty bonds. fined $10 and costs by police court.
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John Dor
John Doe
Anadarko
Chickaha
Obdalumna
Sean
Doe
Chickaw
Cleveland Club to Close Ball Park Tomorrow
Cleveland July 20 President James C Dunn of the Cleveland club announced plans to play a double header with Philadelphia tomorrow and then close the ball park for the balance of the season. The move follows Secretary Baker's ruling in the matter. Chicago July 20 Ban Johnson sent a message to all American league clubs asking for unanimous consent to close the season. Boston July 20 H H Frasnee refused to grant consent, saying unanimous agreement was required to end the season.
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Cleveland
James C. Dunn
Cleveland American League Club
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baker
Plaker
Ban B. Johnson
Red Sox
Bates Boston
HH. Frasnee
Iat Johnson
Generally Fair Weather Forecast
Local forecast calls for generally fair and warm weather tonight and Sunday. Expect continued warm conditions with little to no precipitation. Hourly temperature outlook provided for tonight and Sunday.
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BTRTH
Telr Wanther, A
German Defeat at Epernay Due to Team Work
The article notes Allied counter‑attacks around Epernay with French armies and French reinforcements, praising motor transport crews enduring long hours in heat and dust. It describes a phase of flux and reflux on July 19 and references a continuation of the battle as in prior year efforts.
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York
Oklahoron
Noyage-Montdidier
Amsterdam
HerKi
Hient
Haron von Ardenne
Former Russian Emperor Nicholas Shoots and Is Shot
A telegram from Amsterdam reports Former Emperor Nicholas of Russia was shot on July 16. The notice notes letters from Rasputin and says a revolutionary conspiracy sought to remove him from power. Empress and heir were moved to safety as investigation and trial plans unfolded.
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Hans
Russia
London
Nicholas
Rasputin
Detla
Ural
Euler
Alexis Romanoff
O Leary Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Obstruction Case
A federal court jury in New York reported it could not agree on a verdict in the trial of John J. O Leary for obstruction of justice and was discharged. The case proceeded to further action as directed by the judge.
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New York
John J. O'Leary
Hun Plane Fails in Kentish Raid Report
A German airplane crossed the Kentish coast in the morning raid and was driven back by anti-aircraft guns, according to an official announcement. The incident highlights ongoing air defense measures over southeast England during the conflict.
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Kentish
London
No Garbage Permits Announced by Sanitary Officer
I. BR. Vance chief sanitary inspector said no permits will be issued for hauling garbage. He explained that health concerns are not causing the permit halt and that only trash hauling permits distinct from garbage are issued.
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I. BR. Vance
Allied Troops Advance Mile More During Night
Allied forces push forward along the Aisne Marne front as Germans retreat north of the Marne. French and American troops gain about a mile on a twenty mile front between noon Friday and nine this evening, with 18 800 German prisoners taken. The attack centers along Fontenoy Pernant Berzy le See Villemontoire and nearby towns as the front nears key roads and rail hubs.
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Aisne
Tans
Peyton © March
Stall
Senate Military Affairs Comemnitter Today
March
Aaid Ail
London
Aisne-Marne
Montaigne de Prais
Soissons
Belleau
Chateau Thierry
Fontenoy
Pernant
Berzy le See
Villemontoire
le Pleasier-Huleu
Chouy
Neuilly-St. Front
Sonnelans
Marne
Soisons
Mal Road
Villeemontoire
Gereman
French Advance South of Marne Pushes Germans Back
Paris dispatch says French and American forces press an advance between the Aisne and the Marne. South of the Marne they drive back the enemy from Fossoy to Neuilly and regain ground toward the Marne. The line north of the Marne extends to Vierzy and Mauloy, with gains toward Helon and Neuilly-St. Front.
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Aisne
Marne
War Office
Fossoy
Neuilly
Vierzy
Mauloy
Helon
Neuilly-St
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