Broadening War Front Reports From Arctic to Volga
Dispatches describe Entente and Allied forces advancing along the Kola to Volga line and toward the Moscow region. Finnish sentiment shifts weaken German control, aiding Entente rail communication to Siberia while Lenine protests loom. British and American troops hold northern Basels coast as Red Army movements press. The Czechoslovaks claim Keren on the Volga, east of Moscow, as a strategic capture.
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Ewreden
Kola-Mozcor
Finland
Murstansk
Nurmsnek
Rosia
Sberia
Lenine
Boishevik
Morman
Basels
Crechn
Keren
Volga River
Masco
US Ship Contracts Bring Over 100 Million Tonnage Plan
The United States moves to secure more than 100 million in tonnage for a shipping program. Contracts awarded cover 44 vessels built in Japan yards, each 600 tons or more. Total cost approaches 105 million with 20 million already spent. ships to be ground to tonnage targets and chartered tonnage to meet crisis demand.
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Sem
Orient
Japarers
Embargo on candy sales near Sprotch fort during war
State food administrator Joxy M. Parker orders police to close candy concessions near Sprotch fort for the war period. Sugar conservation rule prohibits street selling of candy to fund relief via lottery wheels or other devices.
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Joxy M. Parker
Sprotch Fort
Cléo
To Observe Lafayette Day in New York
A New York commemoration of Lafayette Day is organized by a national committee with Theodora Roosevelt Henry Van Dyke and Charing We Failtot among the organizers. The event honors Lafayette’s role in the Marne battle and aims to celebrate American puerto celebrates.
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New York
American Puerte
Gaplember
Lafayette
T de Marne
Theodora Roosevelt
Henry van Dyke
Charing We
Failtot
Reinhard Loses Lite in Aerial Battle
Reinhard, commander of the air squadron of the late Cept. Esron von Richtofen, is said to have been killed during a certain air fight in the Lokal Anzelzer cave. The squadron claims 177 aerial victories under Cept. Retoherd.
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Reinhard
Air
Esron von Richtofen
Hoy Cvn Kilied
Iriet Alybt
Lokal Anzelzer
Aquedron
Retoherd
Wounded in Leiden Report Discusses Allied Casualties
A fragment notes American wounded in Leiden amid large-scale Allied operations across France. It mentions American troops bridging with British forces and references significant numbers from stations in France as they move toward London.
U S Takes Over All Wire Lines in Senate War Power Move
Washington July 16 motion passes 40 to 9 after heated debate as president gains power to seize and operate interurban lines and telegraph and telephone wires for national security. Senate rejects amendments to exempt telephone wires and press lines with 41 to 25 and 39 to 21 votes respectively. provision covers compensation and limits on state powers.
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Washington
Howte
Interrapls
Org
BML
Me. Wilson
Senate
Interbaileanias
Airce
Walsen
Indiana
Watson
Securit
United States
Bastile Day Observance In Madison Square Garden
New York on July 28 featured a massive Bastile Day demonstrative gathering at Madison Square Garden marking France’s national holiday. General Foch’s message emphasized unity with the American army in the global cause, praising four years of struggle and the growing resolve for a just peace. In Chicago, echoes of Bastile Day rang through sermons and parades as American forces in France were celebrated, while in Washington President Pershing and General Pershing reviewed a parade honoring the US and French alliance.
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New York
Midison Square Garden
France
Foch
Basle
Chicigo
Warchipa Tiey
Firant Park
United States
Launch Six Ships in May at Vortland Oregon
May events describe the I. M. Standifer Construction Company preparing six ships in Portland Oregon with goals to set a world record for the number of large ships launched simultaneously. Details mention Woollun Gully and a method named Nero at the shipyard.
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Vortland
Ore
I. M. Standifer Constructing Corperation
Woollun Gully
Wartime Internment Sweep Reported by W Demenillig
A wartime notice says a clean sweep action by W Demenillig results in internment of enemy elements. The report notes Sunday actions and demonstrations related to the war effort with authorities enforcing measures against hostile entities.
President veto blocks wheat price hike in $2.40 bid
Congress pushes a farm bill raising wheat to $2.40 a bushel. President Wilson vetoes the measure citing principle and market risks. He cites cost impacts on barrel of oil and overall crop values. London reports and war bulletins detail Czech Slovak forces advancing and retreats along the Volga in a separate dispatch.
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Washington
Wison Votow
Aseve
Port
British airmen downed over four thousand planes in year
London reports from the British Press Bureau on the year ending July 1 show airmen destroyed 2,160 aircraft on the western front and 4,102 enemy planes. Naval aviators shared in 623 shoot downs as Allied aerial superiority is said to grow despite weather and long-range output.
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London
Gurs Mistny
Matina Trans
Inez
Saloiutki
Jnat Holt
Egypt
Catestine
Juric
Wwe
Desertions from Austrian Army Near London Report
A Bally Nawa correspondent reports about 40,000 Austrian deserters fleeing toward London amid WW I tensions. The article notes deserters from the Austrian army and their likely movement toward the immigrant centers, with several arrested near Antwerp and a focus on prearmed men and further disruptions.
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London
Nola Pest
Fifty More Bhipa Seizure Orders Reported
The notice states additional steps are taken by authorities to regulate shipments and enforce compliance. It mentions a series of actions aimed at suppressing unauthorized items and extending controls through July. The document names agencies involved and references age-based exemptions for certain roles, emphasizing ongoing enforcement.
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U. G
Weshlngiag
Columbia Floats to Pekin After Sinking Rescue Recovery
The steamer Columbia, which sank near Pekin last Saturday with over 600 aboard, resurfaced Thursday afternoon. Coroner Clary Sheriff Wilson and about 13 workers were aboard when it broke surface. Two more bodies were recovered as rescue crews boarded the wreck for the final time.
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Peosia
Columbia
Pekin
Clary
Shertie Wilson
Ema Bones
Round-Up Nets 5000 in Draft Sweep Across City
Chicago reporters note a massive draft roundup with over 6000 men questioned by federal agents and police on Thursday during a nationwide operation. The search touched many spots including Cubs Wavelball Park and various barber shops and streets as officers checked registration cards. Many men failing to prove eligibility were detained or processed while details from officers and secret service entered the scene across the city and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Department of Jostley
Ilytory
Cubs
Waveboll Park
Ufar
Secret Service
Hoe
Ball Crash Kills One in Maryland Tech Incident
A Chesapeake Bay area crash left Shah and Loutza dead with 22 injured during a Montag event. The tech incident involved a automobile collision at a public site where three bystanders suffered injuries.
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Loutza
Uly
Shah
Ant
Sole Sérovaly
Chesapeake
USA
Pau Revaely
Allies Hold Northern Russian Coast as Troops Advance
London July 17 American and British forces occupy the Murmansk coast in northern Tas sin and push toward Toroki after capturing Kazan 420 miles east of Moscow. Russian Bolshevik resistance is described as violent, with Czecho Slovak troops reported to have captured Kazan while German and Austrian divisions bolster the Western front.
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lLatshevik
Linge Inken
Ceetbo Stornk
Volga
Hata
Moscow
Sibecia
Belsheartés
Department of Military Operion
People's Commissariat of War
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Sysrary
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Tifa
Stavropala
Cliscaucasta
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Rybinsk
Yarcalar
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Wna
Tassin
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Mastow
Central
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Zalroad
Don
White Sea
Toroki
Germany
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Sinland
Atlantic
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Rvestan
Wilniiter
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St Inn Coast
St Inn Coast Bereenstark Il
Kazan
Copenhagen
Maxcow
Batsheviks Bn
McAdoo Advises Halt to Italian Exchange Speculation
Rome reports a government note stating William G. McAdoo, U.S. secretary of the treasury, advised the Hallna ministry that measures are taken to prevent speculation in Italian exchange in the United States. All matters concerning Italian purchases in America have been addressed for a long period. A central clearing house will open in the United States to absorb Italian sums under the agreement.
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Rome
Semiothcla? Stefani
Gusa
William G. McAdoo
Teensury
Hallna Ministry
Cance
Ttalian
United States
America
Crelita
United Seates
Ttallan Uze
Secordfore
Miles
450 Battleplanes Shipped Abroad From Washlerton
Four hundred fifty American built battleplanes have been sent abroad for shipment on July 5. An official report to the war department confirms the shipment and the delivery details. Secretary Bakr disclosed another detail about the Liberts motors involved, reaching 26141 on the same date.
War Declared On Germany By Port au Prince Council
July 17 report from Port au Prince Kintts states the council of state, with legislative powers under the Halilea constitution, unanimously declares war on Germany. Washington reports note the Senate adjournment after a disputed consent agreement, with no final passage of a key motion.
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Port Au Prince
Kintts
Council of State
Geting
Secordane
Germany
Republic
House
Washington
Senate
Ajourn
Fortes of
iMoceatuy
Deny Aid to Mooney Petition Before High Court
July WA petition seeks writ of probable cause to remove Mooney from prebendiary title. Governor Stepnear acted. decision processed by the supreme court. context unclear due to damaged text.
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Mooney
Gage
Stepnear
Director Chosen, Wa Tily ml Kirby Yt
A local board announced the selection of a new director, with Kirb Yt named as key appointee. Awen and Floveton officials confirmed the appointment and outlined initial responsibilities and organizational goals.
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Direstor Chosen
Kirby
Calls for Brake on Life’s Wheel Renewal and Youth
Fragmented text reflects a discussion on aging and the desire to renew life’s years. The speaker muses that a device to extend youth could delay death, imagining a future where the wheel of time turns slowly and aging is halted. The piece contemplates whether such a contrivance could exist and what it would mean socially.
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Mmselinga
Lelio
Flava
Ward
Tony
Dumant
Occult Manifestations and Weighing Furniture Study
Professor W. J. Crawford of Belfiat investigates acculted spirit manifestations and weight changes during a mediary demonstration. He observes weight fluctuation linked to sounds as a furniture piece’s mass appears to shift with perceived weight gain and loss, seeking to prove underlying psychic influence.
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Theradiya
Fife
Ope
W. J. Crawford
Belfiat
McHulr
Balzac and Victorian Feasts in European History
Fragmented OCR recounts humorous or critical notes on Balzac Dickens Thackeray and other European writers famed for appetite and lavish dinners. It hints at culinary excess tied to cultural perception and touches on political and economic themes from government capital to imperial reach, but remains garbled.
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