World War Opens Fourth Year With Entente Advantage
War summary notes seven million killed in three years and German casualties near 1.5 million. Describes Western Front pressures, Teutons defending after retreats, and U.S. entry effects. Crowned heads fall as Russia shifts to republic and Greece moves away from pro‑German alignment amid entente successes.
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Teutons
Europe
United States
Wies
Nicholas
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Constantine I
Greece
Balkans
War Declarations Sweep Europe in 1914 Amid Global Crisis
Recount of 1914 events marks the onset of World War I. Austria declared war on Serbia on July 28, Germany demanded Russian mobilization cease on July 30, Germany declared war on Russia on August 1, France and Germany declared war by August 3, Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, and German forces attacked Liege on August 5.
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Serbia
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France
Grest
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Liege
Chinese rupture again threatens London
July 28 dispatch from Shanghai reports a worsening outlook in China with a northern and southern rupture deemed inevitable. Proclamations refusing to recognize the Beijing government have been issued in the southeastern province of Kwang Tung.
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China
Shanghai
Times
Peking
Kwang Tung
Speed Contest At Shorthanders Convention Opens
The annual shorthand contest at the Shorthanders convention met at the Skirvin hotel this morning with four contestants. T J McCarthy of St Louis Will Campbell of Beaumont W A Seiler of Kansas City and J E McGinnes of Amarillo competed in speed tests reading a magazine article at 18 words per minute a judge's charge to the jury at 20 words per minute and testimony at 60 words per minute. The event wraps up tonight with a banquet at the Skirvin.
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T. J. McCarthy
St. Lou
Will Campbell
Beaumont
W. A. Seiler
Kansas City
JE McGinnes
Amarillo
Horse Sense Versus Peace Tactics In Amsterdam Entry
A writer uses a horse sense analogy to argue for German peace overtures and critiques neglect by Britain. The piece questions outcomes of a potential historic deal, urging cautious bidding and economic restraint amid wartime tensions.
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Amsterdam
Carl Peters
Toplische Rundschaw
Eigland
Germany
Luch
German Women Among Prisoners Taken By Slavs
Petrograd dispatch reports that on July 25 near Smorgon the Petrograd women's battalion, known as the command of death, engaged Germans and captured several German women on the western Russian front. Ten wounded heroines arrived in Petrograd, while commanders Vera Butchakarett and Marya Skrydloff, daughter of Admiral Skrytidff, remained at the front.
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Smorgen
Russia
Vera Butchkarett
Marya Skrydloff
Admiral Skryitoff
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast
Fair and warmer forecast continues tonight and Sunday. Kansas Arkansas West region shows continued warm temperatures with high readings. Weekly outlook suggests warm start followed by cooler temperatures after midweek, with chances of scattered thundershowers.
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Arkansas
West
Russian Capital 58 From Rocky Is Calmer Today
Dispatches from Petrograd report calmer conditions in Petrograd due to strong repressive measures by Premier Kerensky. Arrests include Madame Kojlentie. Lenine and aides allegedly tied to a German plot. Context notes shifting internal politics and ongoing extremism amid war.
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Rocky Iscalmer
London
Petrograd
Premer Kerensky
Rinters
Madame Kojlentie
Tomes Finland
Storkholm
Striking Canners Return to Work
Striking canners return to work after a meeting where state and federal representatives were urged to intervene. The dispute centered on differences with their employers and the potential impact on operations.
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Primrien
Saatly
British Ships Armed as War Tax Aims Urgent Tax Fix
In London a government reply to the House of Commons states that about 300 merchant ships already carry guns and a similar number are being armed weekly. The aim is to accelerate arming merchant vessels amid the wartime effort.
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Amsterdam
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Onentan
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London
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Hiontse of Commons
Chicago Strike Fails to Tie Up Rail Lines
Chicago July 28 freight movement in the switching district was hindered by a strike of awitel men tied to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on several railroads. Railroads claim a large portion of workers quit. strikers say only a fraction walked off. Union alignment with the American Federation and Home Guards were noted as police and federal officials watched for government supply impacts.
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Warty
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Arhney CF Clyne Sant Avin
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GGW
Kermit Roosevelt
Mesopotamia
City Sued Over Water Pollution Allegations
An unspecified city faces a lawsuit alleging water pollution from a nearby plant affecting local water supply. The complaint claims streams near the property carry pollutants that reduce land value and harm livestock and residential use, threatening the area’s economic and ecological health.
Order Against Sprinkling Is Again In Force In Yukon
North Canadian River overflows into the river above Yukon causing a four foot rise and prompting city officials to restore ordinances prohibiting sprinkler use. Commissioner Mark Kesler announced water restrictions would be back in effect at noon, with bathing and vehicle washing restricted, while 4.1 million gallons were pumped from the plant yesterday, nearly twice the normal daily usage.
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Tie Deny
Nity
Mark Kesler
Public Safety
Idinaner
Canadian
Yukon
Pump Start Set for Monday at City Water Works
Workmen have prepared a well site at the west end of the city water works. An expert predicts the new well will yield 400000 gallons of water per day. Officials say the start date is Monday or Tuesday and crews will proceed with the project once ready.
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Anny
Cy Water Works
Jorlay
Wells Failures Pin City Water Supply Debacle
Mayor states Wells failed to meet emergency water needs amid contract with Western Wells Co. for city water supply. Testimony alleged the wells produced poor quality and insufficient volume, undermining assurances and raising questions about cost and reliability.
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avaAyEr Pyrer
Western
Al Palzer Dies No Information Of Wounds Today
Al Palzer dies amid confusion over the number of troops wounded after a hospital incident in Perham. Fergen Falls, Minn. report states his father was jailed without bail as details remain scarce and officials withheld information on injuries.
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al Palser
Fergus Falls
Minn
al Waleer
Perham
Training Camp Officers Impress In France
The Associated Press reports from France that young officers joining the American Army after Plattsburg and other camps show marked improvement through hard training. Regular officers praise their enthusiasm, leadership, and rapid adaptation, noting high morale and readiness as they assume command of battalions with reserve troops. Some officers hope more cadets will be sent to training.
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Washington
Committee of Public Information
Associated Pres
Europe
United States
Associated
Secretary of War
France
Kington
New York
War Department
Plattsburg
Wither Camp
America
Regimenta
Liquor Clause in Food Measure Still Unsettled
The article reports ongoing uncertainty over a liquor clause within a food measure. It notes postwar debates in the Senate and House, with talks of creating a combined committee to address wartime price control provisions and coal price fixes, while final disposition remains unresolved.
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Senate
House
New Chancellor Leaving for Vienna for Imperial Meeting
In July Heirin reports Chancellor Michael will depart for Vienna to meet Emperor Charles and engage with Vienna's intellectual circles.
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Herlin
Michael
Charles
Viennasgimental Circlen
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