Harry Lauder Enters British Politics Candidacy
Scottish comedian Harry Lauder reportedly announces bid for a seat in the British House of Commons in the upcoming general election. The report states he plans to oppose Mr James, J. Philip Snowders, and others amid pacifist tensions, signaling a controversial political push.
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Operatic Stars to Present Two Bills in Oklahoma City
Announcement by the organizing committee of Oklahoma City's visit of the Itago Opera company lists performers for two programs. The first night features Maassenet works with Mary and Georges Baklanoff among others, conducted by Campanini. The second night presents Rossini's The Barber of Seville with Amelita Galli Curci and Niclay, conducted by Campanini and Ino. Both shows are in the auditorium evenings.
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Okklahoma
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Mary
Georges Baklanoff
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Vira Amagar
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Io Arimond
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Contin Nicklay
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Balfour Hopes War Solves Balkan Problems
London July 28 Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour spoke at a meeting to inaugurate a committee on arms and urged that the war might yield a solution to the Balkan question. He said the allied nations would share in peace, and those who sacrificed would reap the fruits of victory.
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Loman
Iphus Epidemic Reported in Berlin and Baden
An indiscernible dispatch from Scht yphos ie describes an ile epidemic spreading through Berlin and Baden. The garbled report mentions rats or nefarious agents sweeping Germany and a carrier named YWoopr.
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Washington
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Lenine admits his government is in straits
London reports that Japan has decided to accept the American proposal to allocate Czech and Slovak forces in Siberia. Washington waits for Wilson's word as officials announce the United States plan to aid the McCreag-Slowwh army in Siberia, while the government refrains from confirming the negations and keeps a cautious line amid war talks.
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Siberia
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Soviet Premier Lenine Warns of Crisis in Moscow Speech
A Moscow dispatch reported Premier Lenine stating the Soviet republic faces extreme danger from international complications counter-revolutionary plots and a food crisis amid a government conference of factory committees. Separately, Ukraine sees a peasant rebellion of about seventy five thousand peasants with British officers marching on German forces toward Kiev.
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Czechs Capture Simbirsk After Volga Advance
Amsterdam dispatch reports Czech Slovakia troops seize Simbirsk on the Volga after a strong Soviet defense. Pravda notes the rising is spreading and warns the proletariat to beware, saying the danger grows as Simbirsk falls and workers may be awakened.
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Moscow
Berlin
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Samara
Weather forecast and military record claim
Partly cloudy local forecast hints at possible evening showers and a cool night with light winds. A misread passage then notes Lt. Coeffard of the French army breaking aerial line records by flying factories in fifteen days, according to newspapers.
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Coeffard
President Wilson Urges Fight Against German Propaganda
President Wilson appeals to Americans to unite against German lies and mob violence at home, insisting democracy must be defended. He condemns lynching and anti Negro harassment, urging restraint while warning that German propaganda seeks to weaken the United States moral stance abroad. The message emphasizes preserving liberty under law.
Belle Isle Park Dance Hall Destroyed by Fire
The Belle Isle park dance pavilion burned early this morning after a 2 25 alarm. Firemen found the large frame building a total loss with unknown cause. A temporary hall will be built within five days, costing about 400 dollars, as no insurance covered the structure. A permanent hall costing 7000 dollars is planned and to be completed in about 30 days.
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Central Fire Station
Cr. Pickering
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Class One Men Cannot Enlist For Present
Washington July 2 local draft boards told by Provost Marshal Crowder to refuse the enlistment call for the navy marine corps and emer fleet but a sufficient number of physically qualified registrants remain for general military service. August calls expected with adjutants notified that requisitions will be roughly similar to July’s 367,961 registrants called to colors.
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Washington
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Allied Air Record: 27000 Flights and 2000 Battles in Two Weeks
Washington July 2 An authentic summary reports French air service activity in early June showing heavy bombing of trenches billets and munition works while Allied squadrons from Britain and America intensify air operations. In two weeks, French planes carried out 27 673 flights with over 200 aerial combats. German losses included 72 machines destroyed or forced down, with 161 damaged or possibly destroyed.
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Washington
Edie
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Aisne Salient
Vie Marne
Western Union Telegraph Charged in Mail Fraud Case
Bulletin reports Western Union Telegraph Company indicted by federal authorities on July 26 for allegedly transmitting money via mail. The case centers on alleged mail fraud connected to financial transactions. Details remain sketchy, with authorities proceeding against the company.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Shipping to Switzerland Expands Emergency Fleet Output
More than 100000 tons of shipping and new vessels are devoted to the emergency fleet, transporting foodstuffs to Switzerland under convoy. Officials say this is double the tonnage the government arranged for Switzerland under the food agreement with the United States. Reports from Stockholm note Russian rioting and famine across occupied areas, with casualties among peasants and soldiers and no bread in Prague since July 7.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Switzerland
State Department
Telegram to Kaiser Questions German Emperor About Casualties
In Geneva on July 25, a telex from Pastor Dryander of the Peace Call in Zurich asks Kaiser Wilhelm II how many sons he has lost and how many have been wounded or mutilated. The telegram demands an immediate explanation if no casualties exist, noting the emperor has not replied.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Pastor Dryander
Priedensrue
Zurich
Willian
German Military Authorities Given All Civil Powers
A Daily Mail dispatch from Berne states that Germany has granted full and state rights to the imperial general staff. Civil and military executives are now described as placed on an equal basis, marking a striking shift in authority.
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London
Germany
Daily Mail
Berne
Allies Reach Summit Near Fere En Tardenois
Allied forces including French troops capture Oulchy le Chateau and Villemontoire as they push toward Fere en Tardenois on the Rheims Soissons front. American and Franco American units advance near Chateau Thierry while German defenses, gas, and artillery hinder progress.
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Oulchyle-Chateau
Fere-en-Tardenois
Villemontoire
Allies Drive Through Forests North of Chateau Thierry
On the Aisne-Marne front the Franco-American push north of Chateau Thierry targets the woods of Ferrieres and Ris. German artillery and machine guns engage while infantry are not present. Indications show possible German withdrawal as Allied heavy guns advance, shelling German positions as far as Saponay and nearby towns. The battle centers on forested ground with both sides fighting for every inch amid dense cover.
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Associated Press
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Marne Front
Chateau Thierry
Aisne- Marne
Nortm
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Ris
Saponay
Ouichy-le Chateau
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Yubneri
Allies Drive Forward Foreshadow Collapse of German Line
The Allied forces pour forward along the Marne salient threatening a collapse of German positions. French and American troops press their advantage, bombarding the front with night and day artillery and air strikes as German supply lines tighten under pressure.
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France
Marne Salient
Pease Salient
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