Somme Front Battle Presses On Amid Strong German Defense
London July 26 British and German forces clash on the Somme in a stubborn fight as Germany rushes troops from Verdun to bolster defense of the third line. Haig cites repulsed attacks while Pozieres remains contested. Near Erzingan Russians press south and east, threatening the Turkish base as Erzingan’s evacuation begins. Evacuation signals Turkish withdrawal toward Sivas.
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London
Somme
Haig
Verdun
von Einem
Pozieres
Erzingan
Grand Duke
Asia Minor
Sakharoff
Berlin
Amsterdam
Petrograd
Brussiloff
Erzerum
Erzinvan
Gumish Khaneh
Baiburt
Makahton
Erzincan
Sivas
Waite Attempts Death in Death House Cell
Dr Arthur Warren Waite awaiting electrocution for the murder of John Peck in Grand Rapids Mich was found in his Sing Sing prison cell bleeding from a chest wound made by a broken class. He refused to answer questions. officials suspect the injury was not life threatening and will keep him under strict watch upon return to the death house.
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Waite
Fitmenc F
Physician Victim Dies. Murder Charge Upgraded in Boston
Dr Wilfred E Harris died Tuesday after a shooting by Dr Eldridge Atwood. Police say assault charges become first degree murder. Atwood defense hints hereditary insanity from counsel.
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Boston
Wilfred E. Harris
Eldridge Atwood
Atwood
British Cruiser Lofts Cape Henry Unwarned Into U S Waters
A British cruiser steamed through the Virginia capes without warning on Tuesday, moved near Fortress Monroe, then returned outside the three mile limit. The Louisiana sighted the unidentified ship about 500 yards behind her inside Cape Henry and signaled its identity as a British cruiser. No breach of international law was found.
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Norfolk
United States
Cape Henry
Bremen
Virginia Capes
Fortress Monroe
Louisiana
Neptune
Washington
Lynn Haven — Roads
Powder Expert Advances Theory on San Francisco Bomb
In San Francisco on July 26, explosive expert Arthur Crane of Hercules Powder Co. suggests the Saturday blast that killed seven and injured forty may be accidental. Police pursue live clues, including two foreign men seen with a heavy case near the blast site. Captain Reuben J. Vaughn, a river boat master, dies from injuries. four other victims' funerals are held.
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San Francisco
Arthur Crane
Hercules Powder Co
Lower Market Street
Crane
Guarry
Emptoyees
Liberty League
Reuben J. Vaughn
Burlington's 102 Degree Tuesday Sets Heat Record
Burlington reports the hottest day of the year with a high of 102 degrees on Tuesday. No prostrations were reported as residents endured the extreme heat.
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Burlington
Rescuers Die In Cleveland Water Tunnel Disaster
In Cleveland twelve men were buried after a late Monday explosion in a water works tunnel under Lake Erie. Ten rescuers died from gas Tuesday. eight more suffocated. A third rescue team entered with gas helmets but faced breathing struggles as they reached a massive cave-in. Four investigations will probe the blast and safety lapses. Gustav Vanduren, water construction superintendent, survived after extraction.
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Cleveland
Water Works
D. J. Parker
L. M. Jones
United States Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Jaeger
Parker
Jones
Erib
Five Mile Eaid
Gustav ¢. Vanduren
Mouth infection linked to general health warns dentists
Louisville July 25 special session of the 29th annual National Dental Association convention emphasized mouth hygiene and proper dental repairs. Dr. Hartzell Dr. Callahan and Dr. Alice showed how insanitary mouths affect health, linking diseases such as rheumatism Bright's disease and heart trouble to dental faults and improper fillings.
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Louisville
National Dental Association
Thomas B. Hartzell
Minneapolis
John A. Callahan
Cincinnati
Weston A.lice
Cleveland
de Hartzell
University At Minnesota
Briht
Drarta
Idiahin
Pocahontas Woman Dies After Insect Sting
Danville July 26 Mrs Charles Cundiff of Pocahontas visiting her mother near the city was stung by an insect several days ago and died from blood poisoning caused by the sting.
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Danville
Charles Cundiff
Pocahontas
Town
Puestlav
Wilson backs large naval building program in senate bill
President Wilson endorses the expanded senate naval program including four dreadnoughts four battle cruisers and a three year building plan He sends word to house leaders as conferees are named while Rep Buchanan blocks reference to conference fearing the bill is too important to leave to conferees The plan to force conference was agreed by Padgett Kitchin Mann Harrison and naval committee members
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
White House
Capitol
Buchanan
Illinois
Naval Committee
Padgett
Kitchin
Mann
Harrison
Rules Committee
Man Charged in Death of 15 Year Old Miss Ratcliffe
Roy Hinterliter, 25, son of a wealthy farmer, is charged by a coroner's jury with responsibility for the death of Elizabeth Ratcliffe, 15, of Paloi Indiana, after she died from an air embolism during a bogey ride. The case hinges on evidence suggesting Hinterliter attempted a delicate operation with a catheter that led to air entering an artery and heart. Authorities found a catheter and two boys testified to alleged improper acts by Hinterliter. The investigation continues as doctors consider embolism the cause and the inquest proceeds.
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Olnfy
Roy Hinterster
Elizabeth Ratcliffe
Paloi
Ind
Ratcliffe
Morris
Hinterliter
Miss Ratcliffe
Rey
Charles West
Hinterhter
Hiimterhters
Hinteriter
James T. Weber
Senate Opposes Army Budget Cuts As Defense Bill Advances
Washington July 26 Efforts to trim the army appropriation bill failed in the senate leaving a total near 290000000 the panel will pass today most increases from house authorization. The stop watch provision for government works was upheld 13 to 36 with senators calling the system brutal. A national defense council amendment to coordinate industries and resources passed 39 to 13. A food adequacy commission for border troops was ruled out on a point of order.
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Washington
Military Committee
Senate
National Defense
Martine
Reed
Thomas
Military Affairs Committee
National Defense Council
Council of National Defense
State
War and Navy
Army
Navy
Chamberlain
Gallinger
Provost Guards in San Antonio Patrol After Street Disturbance
In San Antonio Texas on Tuesday night provost guards appeared for the first time since mobilization to quell a street disturbance involving the Eighth Illinois negro regiment. Some soldiers were shot by the guards but an investigation exonerated them. Court martial actions were ordered for a few soldiers. Wounded men remained in the hospital in satisfactory condition.
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San Antonio
Texas
National Guard
Eighth Illinois
Leon Springs
Iowa corn crop in jeopardy unless rain comes soon
Des Moines July 26 Iowa’s corn crop the staple faces jeopardy as experts warn hot weather has driven corn to tasseling and silking stages. Crop Director Georges McChappell says only widespread rain can avert costly damage, predicting one of the state's largest crops if rain arrives.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa Weather and Crop Service
Anaoa
Georges McChappell
United States Weather Bureau
Sectus
Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley Laid to Rest
Indiana's Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley lay in a flower lined vault at Crown Hill cemetery after private services at his Lockerbie street home. Flags flew at half mast as a large crowd gathered at the cemetery. Uncertainty remains whether his body will move to Greenfield Indiana or stay in Indianapolis. Riley died intestate with an estate around 200000 dollars. He left heirs including sister Mary Elizabeth Payne of New York and relatives Edmund H and Elizabeth Whitcomb Eitel. A movement to create a Riley memorial at his Lockerbie home has begun.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Crown Ifill Cemetery
Lockerbie Street
Greenfield
Incl
Riley
Henry Eitel
W. C. Bobbs
Mary Elizabeth Payne
New York
Edmund H
Elizabeth Whitcomb Eitel
City of
Showers Fail to Break Heat Spell Across Midwest
Light showers in portions of the corn and wheat belt Tuesday did not relieve the ongoing heat wave across the midwest. Temperatures topped 90 degrees in many states with Des Moines and Kansas City reporting above 100. Omaha reached 98, Denver 92, while Chicago area saw a brief dip from a lake breeze after a shower.
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Chicago
Corn and Wheat Belt
Middle West
Government Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Kansas City
Thaois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Omaha
Denver
Tundianapolis
Cincinnati
Association to Resist British Domination of American Commerce
New York July 26 an organization formed last week by individuals and firms hurt by a British blacklist adopted resolutions demanding that the United States government urge Britain to revoke the Diecklist. Edwards Stegeman Jr was named treasurer and an executive committee including Zimmermann Kahl Jebanen and Dr Pordney Sanuchornn appointed. Copies of the resolutions will be sent to members of Congress and other officials. Maurice B Ehumenthal will present a copy to President Wilson. Two heat prostrations reported in Danville Illinois as thermometers hit 100 degrees.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
Associationy
Edwards Stegeman, Jr
New York Orders Certificates to Stop Infantile Paralysis Spread
Federal health officials tighten controls to keep underage children from leaving New York without certificates. Children must show no paralysis in their home for six months and pass federal exams after NY health dept certificates. Authorities warn keep children at home and quarantine for two weeks. many entry denials and hospital planning to relieve overcrowded Crooklyn wards.
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New York
Federal Health Service
New York Health Department
Charles E. Banks
New Yor
Haven Emerson
Crooklyn
WAR PROSPERITY STEEL GUTS MELON NEW YORK
New York reports a strong profit quarter for United States Steel Corporation. The second quarterly 1916 statement shows net income of 71 million with total earnings of 81 million and surplus of 64 million. Regular dividends on preferred and common shares stand at 9 and 14 percent, with a 1 percent extra on common.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Plans for Fall Campaign in 1930s Message Faces Challenges
The article outlines a national campaign plan with speakers from Maine New York Kentucky and other states. It notes the president plans to stay to hear congressional actions or attend formal modification ceremonies at Shadow Lawn New Jersey. Chairman Vance McCormick of the Democratic National Committee urges additional addresses in the coming weeks.
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Wilscrp Tondt
UMAD
Liseae
Mo Phos
Maine
Witsen Wen
Ghia
Glia
New York
de Set P Dares
Wentucky
Shadow Lawn
N. J
Kentucky
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Wii
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Naval Building Program
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House of Representatives
Maurice RB
Ehumenthal
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