British Take Ground Around Pozieres As Naval Battle Rages
British official statement reports gains near High Wood and Guillemont with important ground captured around Pozieres and two guns and sixty prisoners taken. A naval clash off Schouwen bank saw six German destroyers repeatedly hit but reach the Belgian coast. Weather worsens on the Somme as French and Russian actions continue with prisoner takings and aerial victories.
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Dutch Steamer Sunk by Mine Off North Hinder
Associated Press bulletin reports the Dutch steamship Siaas was sunk near the North Hinder light after striking a mine. Ten crew members drowned. Other war notes describe German destroyers returning toward Zeebrugge, and assorted Allied and Central Power movements across the European fronts.
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Badgers Are Coming Back From War
Fifteen married men of Company C Second Wisconsin Infantry will return to Sheboygan from Fort Sam Houston as soon as aid to their families is arranged. The men say they will pay their own fare from San Antonio to Milwaukee once affidavits are received. A Sheboygan youth, Edvin Petermann, reported his horse was shot in a battle between Villa bandits and U S cavalry in Mexico.
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Wilson Revered Riley Poet Honored in Wilson Telegram
President Wilson paid tribute to James Whitcomb Riley Hoosier poet in a telegram to Henry Exsel of Indianapolis. The president said Riley imparted joyous and thoughtful views, and his departure leaves a notable figure from the nation's life.
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Five Women In A Car In Crash At Elgin
Miss Urania Byrne a teenager from Chicago is head of a broken back and is in St Jo hospital with her mother Mrs E A Shrrne and sisters Sarah Har net and Margaret after a Sunday automobile crash east of here. The injured will recover.
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Missing Sub Sea Bremen Rumors Stir in Baltimore
Reports from July describe the sub sea Bremen’s disappearance and theories of its cargo of gold. Authorities speculate on its route and potential concealment while awaiting Germany’s next move as labor tensions and insurance details complicate clearance for the Deutschland.
Many People Drown In Separate Incidents Across States
United Press reports Rhinelander Wisconsin saw Rudolph Hansen and Frank Foster drown after their boat capsized. Four others in Minnesota and a separate death in Wyoming are noted as coroner investigations proceed.
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Bremen Arrival Delayed As Deutschland Remains Overdue
Residents noted the Bremen arrival was postponed as the Deutschland stayed more than a week past its expected date. Reports indicate continued ship delays and frustration among the waiting public.
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Drowns at Pike Lake In Wisconsin Swim Gone Wrong
Oscar Sorensen twenty four of Cadett Drown Wisconsin drowned at Pike Lake while swimming with friends. He became tired and cried for help but his companions believed it was a joke and did not attempt rescue. The incident occurred July 24 near Chippens Falls.
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Emperor William Mourns Inability To Fight On Front Lines
Berlin reports the German emperor expressed deep grief at not serving in the trenches, stating his duty to Germany requires his life be preserved. A Bern dispatch cites his vow to lead in spirit, praising wounded soldiers and detailing the burden of leadership.
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Crandall Kills Wife Child Then Himself on Bridle Path
Three bodies found near a Lake Forest bridge identified as Liod A Crandall his wife and son Arthur. An uncle in Chicago a south side merchant said Crandall worked as a timekeeper for Buick in Flint Michigan. Police report a pistol lay beside the victims and foul play is suspected as motive remains unknown.
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Ruling on Guards Widows Grants Same Gratuity
Washington on July 24 held that widows of National Guardsmen killed on the Mexican border receive the same gratuity as widows of regulars, amounting to six months salary, per a Treasury Comptroller Warwick opinion.
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Five Die in Cloudburst Auto Party Tragedy
In Guernsey Wyoming on July 24 rescue teams recovered the bodies of five people drowned when a cloudburst turned a creek below Starim into a torrent sweeping an automobile party into a canyon. Identified victims include G. E. Talbott, Mrs Talbott and child, Mrs Frank Pineang, Harold Meyers, and another member.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Judge Clarke Nomination
Washington July 24 The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the nomination of Judge John H Clarke of Cleveland Ohio as associate justice of the Supreme Court to exceed former Justice Hughes by unanimous vote. The action signals strong support for confirmation though final Senate action awaits.
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War Credit Demands Dominates Commons Debates
London reports show Premier Asquith seeking a vote of credit of 300 400 000 pounds to fund WWI operations raising total wartime votes to over 2 8 billion. Irish leader Redmond attacks Asquith delaying Irish home rule while Lloyd George criticises cabinet unity. The session features heated exchanges and a rousing Irish reception.
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Heat Wave Grips Plains and Coasts Across Nation
Terrific heat presses across the plains states and Pacific coast with temperatures above 106. Forecasters expect storms to cool parts of the north central and northwest. The heat has caused about 40 direct deaths and 150 cold related deaths including 64 drownings. Fresno led with 108 while Chicago and others set parched records as 500,000 seek beaches for relief.
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Burglars Blow Safe At White Front Restaurant
Police scour the Manitowoc area to catch two men who blew open the White Front restaurant safe with nitro glycerine early today and escaped after a warning shot. About $60 was taken as they fled toward Lake Michigan.
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State Catholic Knights Meet In Oshkosh With Parade
Delegates arrive for the Wisconsin Catholic Knights convention in Oshkosh. Archbishop Messmer and Bishop Rhode will lead a pontifical high mass at St Vincent's church, with public addresses by Bishop Rhode and State President Snyder. A parade from St Vincent's to Armory B is planned for tomorrow evening and sessions run through Wednesday at Armory B.
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Forest Fires Spread In Rainy Lake District
Forest fires spread rapidly in the Rainy Lake district threatening much of the state. Fire crews and lanterns have called out aid as authorities work to contain the blaze.
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Banty Leads Prohibition Nomination Fight in St Paul
Presidential candidate Frank Banty heads the Prohibition Party’s nomination bid as support aims for a decisive ballot at the ongoing convention in St Paul Minnesota. Backers forecast victory in the contested process amid party division and enthusiasm.
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Reply of England on Mass Protest
Washington dispatches report British and French officials to receive the memorandum on merchant seaports and a full reply to the American note is awaited. President Wilson indicates a plan by American elements to meet the situation while Hoke Smith urges withdrawal or modification of Britain’s blacklist. Officials deem Britain’s partial reply unsatisfactory as it addresses specific cases rather than principles. Merchants plan a formal protest and a federal communication is prepared.
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Sir Roger Casement Loses Bid for Lords Appeal
Sir Frederick E. Smith, the British attorney general, informs Casement's solicitors he cannot grant fiat to take Casement’s death sentence for high treason to the House of Lords. American opinion reportedly opposes execution, but no pardon request has been made. indications suggest potential clemency.
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Farmers Body Found Gnawed by Rats Near Fairbury
The body of W. C. Straight, wealthy farmer near Fairbury, was found by neighbors after they broke into his home. He had been dead about forty eight hours, with the corpse gnawed by rats.
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