Germans Hold Out as Russian Drive Surprises War Fronts
Berlin reports a dramatic encircling counterattack by General Count von Bothmer that pushed back Russian forces near Buczacz in Galicia and took 400 prisoners. London and Paris dispatches note continued fighting along the Somme and Verdun fronts with no decisive change, while Russian armies struggle to halt Austrian-German offensives and regroup for renewed actions across multiple theaters.
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Buczacz
Galacia
London
Somme
France
British War Department
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Green Bay man accused embezzlement as guardian
Andrew Relix, former Brown County treasurer, charged with embezzling $23.30 from Anna Blockowiak while acting as her guardian. In municipal court he pleaded not guilty. case adjourned for preliminary examination to July 19.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
Andrew Relix
Brown County
Anna Blockowiak
Tigiless
Unique incidents and local notices across several cities
A jumble of brief items reports small events from Cleveland and Chicago to Tipton and Ithaca. Topics include a cherry tree pest scare, grasshopper damage in Kansas, a drowning in a fish pond, a vaudeville birth, a dog’s death, rising crime chatter, and scattered stray notices of incidents and hazards.
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Chicago
Exelym Shubert
Tipton
Ind
T' Wo Davis
Wisconsin Soldiers Enjoy Time in Texas and San Antonio
Report from Charles L. Kennedy describes Wisconsin and Indiana troops halted by wrecks on the Texarkana line and arriving in San Antonio. He notes a concert, orderly troops, and good reception, with soldiers focused on duty and morale despite delays.
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San Anton
Wisconsin
Indiana
Delarch
K. Atk
Oshkosh
Charles L. Kennedy
Imperial Council Meeting Advances Officers In Minneapolis
A historic session of the imperial council of mystical shone convened in Minneapolis. The gathering elected officers and confirmed seating changes within the estates of meeting place as the annual assembly continued despite fealty festivities and ongoing patrol discussions with Arab associations.
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Minneapolta
Ethals
Asso
aTea Pre
Republican Congressional Committee to assemble in Madison
United Press dispatch reports Attorney Herbert Fo Sweet elected chairman of the Republican congressional committee at Madison. The group plans a meeting on Wednesday to seek endorsement from a card dais for a run in the next congressional race.
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United Press
Ford
Lac Wis
Herpert Fo Sweet
Congressinag
Madson
Noted singer Florence Hinkle weds Herbert Witherspoom
Opera star Florence Hinkle married Herbert Witherspoom of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. The ceremony united two figures prominent in opera circles, signaling a union of leading musicians from the Met ensemble.
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Vergent Vathor
Florence Hinkle
New York
Herbert Witherspoom
Metropolitan Opera Company
Nation Swelters in Record Torrid Wave
Record heat gripped the nation with Fresno and Reston among the hottest spots. Detroit hospitals overflowed as the heat wave claimed lives while officials warned of no relief and continued high temperatures.
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Texas
Reston
Mass
Theri
Detroit
Weather Bureau
Attempted Train Bombing Reported Near Rail Line
A man found a cache of fuses and explosive material near a rail line about two miles north of a location described as Little Stewart. He claimed to be covering the line when two passenger trains were approaching. the device was detected shortly before an outbound passenger train arrived, and the suspect disappeared.
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Therealim
Tre
Monster Shark Killed
A large great white shark was killed after being caught by fishermen near the coast. The incident involved local wildlife authorities who confirmed the creature's death and noted the event at the harbor.
Governor Urges Mediation in Strained State Row
A garbled dispatch reports the governor pressing for mediation amid a tense state dispute. The text mentions mediation talks, calls for speed, and responses from involved parties, including Milwaukee sources, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Captain Hickey Returns to Camp Douglas Recruiting
Captain Hickey is reported to return as recruiting officer at Camp Douglas after retirement the previous winter. He was reinstated when Company C was called to Camp Douglas and now must report again. The notice notes sixteen new recruits and contrasts the tough duties with the easier city jobs soldiers left behind.
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Sheboygan
Bal Steker
Iacenei National 7
Iett
Camp Douglas
Hickes
Guards
Sur
Bozen Powder Plant Explosion Kills Five and Injures Dozens
A catastrophic explosion at a Bozen powder plant causes at least five deaths and around thirty injuries. Affected area includes a butcher shop and several buildings with large quantities of nitro. Debris and shattered glass trap workers and bystanders. rescuers race to locate missing workers and account for the dead.
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FIV
Brooklyn
Associated Press
W York
Martin Schmidt
Poatchershop
Pastor Bequeaths Funds to Appleton Church
A troubled note describes a pastor who bequeaths five hundred dollars to the Appleton church. The donor, once poor, is said to have benefited from the minister’s kindness and care. The writer promises to follow up with more information.
Religious Man Arrested for Baltimore Train Charge
Edward Taez of Atlanta was taken into custody and moved toward Baltimore on a charge tied to a Baltimore and Ohio train incident near Hamal ba tk W. Vaast Getener connected with the M. C. A. Diez, known for habits since arriving at the local YMCA early in June, surrendered under the alias Joseph Movers.
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Edward Taez
Atlanta
Ral
Wasim Pelice
Baltimore
Gersen Tone
Baltimore & Ohi
Hamal Ba
Vaast
Joseph Movers
Diez
Ylml C. A
Jone
Succeed Justice Hughes Probable Pick for Supreme Court
Washington July 13 The Associated Press reports Judge John Clark of Cleveland is the likely choice to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the resignation of Justice Hughes. White House officials say Judge Clark is under careful consideration by President Wilson.
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Justice Hughes
J. A. Clark
Cleveland
Ay Associated Press
Washington, D.C
John Clark
United States
Wilson
Asatom
Supreme Court
Justica Humber
White House
Tudge Clark
Congress Debates Naval Policy and Trade Proposals
The session opened around noon with debate on a 55 million naval program and shipping provisions. Lawmakers discussed enabling government ships to enter coastal waters and reviewed omnibus reforms from the Ways and Means Committee amid partisan tensions.
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Associated Press
Navalist Commerce Commission
Hughes Named Republican Candidate in New York Ceremony
Unite Press reports Hughes will be told he is the Republican candidate at a formal fortification ceremony in New York. Senator Warren G Harding, chairman of the united committee, announced plans after a conference with Hughes and Willcox.
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Unite Press
New York
Charlie Evans
Hughes
Warregic
Clin Vitt
Gates
Wis
Tuaar
Warren G Harding
Coarman
Wate
Willox
Peabody Will Funds Major Appleton Improvements
George F. P. Peabody's 1908 will directs bequests totaling over 50000 for civic projects in Appleton Wisconsin. Provisions include 50000 for a nurses bureau endowment 25000 for Lawrence College grounds 5000 for a nurses infirmary and 3500 for a girls infirmary plus a public building gift to aid the city between now and future dates.
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Appleton
Peabody
Howier
Islaughter
Nurses Bureau
Lawrence College
Guris
Firemen Refuse to Work On Ore Carrier Replogle
Ashland Wisconsin July 13 six firemen aboard the ore carrier Replogle of the Hanna fleet refuse to work causing the vessel to anchor. The captain chief engineer and mate went ashore seeking a mutiny warrant but could not obtain one without authority from the United States district attorney Madison. Ashland officers declined to compel the crew without warrants leaving the ship at anchor at noon. Yesterday the Alexander McDougall faced a similar standstill due to firemen trouble.
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Ashland
Wis
Replogie
Hanna
United States
Madison
Ray
Alexander McDougall
Girl Rescued From Drowning at Wisconsin Park
Florence Castle, daughter of G Carze, was saved from drowning at Browns Green amusement park in Wisconsin. RY Associated Press reports a former salesman and another rescuer pulled her from the water after a near drowning incident. The three individuals involved faced exhaustion as they aided Castle.
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RY Associated Press
Reen Fas
Wis
Ditumar Larsen
Saurveter
Bren Om
Mise Florence Caste
Cane
Unclear Sheboygan man dies by own action in bar area
A Sheboygan man died by his own action near his home at a bar area. Authorities later examined the scene to determine circumstances and possible leads. The limited readable text references a local death inquiry and a potential location near Adolph Springs. Further details remain unreadable in the fragment.
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Fos Bar
Simseiz
Adolph
Madrid Siege Report Details From Unclear OCR Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Madrid under siege with mentions of presumed political figures and events, though names and specifics are garbled and unreadable. The apparent focus is a conflict scenario and related claims about control and actions in the city.
Army officer promotes to major general
The War Department announces that Betepdier General Abert L Mills II, chief of the division of mit i the officers, has been promoted to major general.
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Abert L. Mills
II. S. A
Miti the Offeire
War Department
Wrs
Deutschland cargo unloaded and plans for merchant subsides
The Deutschland cargo unloading concludes at Baltimore with dyes and nickel brought ashore. Promoters including Hilken and Simon Lake discuss forming a U S merchant submarine line with American crews and ships. Washington officials debate legality and neutrality as Experts in Conference weigh the vessel status.
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Deutschland
United States
Henry G. Luken
Eastern
the Deutschland
Mr. Hilken
Breen
Sr. Hilken
Kameelt
Paul H. L. Hilken
Simon Lake
Bulken
Washington, D. C
Customs and Navy
State Department
Poll
Neutrality Board
Department
Hughes
Navy
Ryan
Steele
Baltimore Custom House
Washington
Carsderition
Miners in Need of Funds Reported in Area
A garbled AP dispatch notes miners facing financial distress amid wartime labor strain. The piece mentions calls for fundraising support and a public appeal connected to Flynn and area officials. No clear names or dates are decipherable.
Fishing Schooner Carrara Lost Off Mexican Coast
The schooner Carrara owned by Sn and Co. was lost near the Mexican coast during a storm. Crew members were saved and brought to Progreso by a French consul through a report received yesterday.
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Fo Associated Press
Troy Sulyik
Lass
Carrara
Th. Sn & Co
Psagacola
Frogrese
Progreso
Terdar
Wasuung
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Fair and East Area
The forecast calls for cooler conditions tonight with a 2:35 p.m. outlook for Wisconsin fair events. Skies will be mostly clear with brisk in the east portion, and temperatures easing into cooler overnight with pleasant conditions expected Friday.
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