Great Battle Report Emerges Near Ypres As War Front Shifts
A dispatch from Amsterdam signals a major battle underway near Ypres on the western front as British forces hold a segment of the line. Wounded are arriving, French reports note bombing and hand grenades, while German infantry assaults are said to be checked.
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Ypres
Paris
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Vis
Berlin
Vienna
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Nicholas
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Ostrolenka
Associated Press
London
Tenches
Argonne
Tpres
Therese
Phot
British Troops Gain Ridge at Gallipoli and Take Turkish Trenches
The official press handout reports that British forces on the Gallipoli ridge captured the crest near the Dardanelles after a successful Australian and New Zealand assault on Turkish trench networks. It notes allied gains and improved positions while French troops reportedly captured several German trenches with heavy losses to defenders. A Petrograd report adds that a British submarine sank a large German transport in the Baltic.
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Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Barzac
Ian Hamilton
Tasmania
Cie
British Admiralty
Petrograd
French Report A Battle In Artois And Aisne
Paris reports heavy fighting in Artois near Souchez and in the Aisne valley with hand grenades and bombs. Artillery exchanges and bombardments occur around Spluteau de Quennegieres and in the Argonne sectors. Telegraphs from Courtrai Belgians describe loud gunfire near Ypres and Hooge, with many wounded from shrapnel.
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French War Office
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Argonne
Hubert
Marie Therese
Fontaine
Italian Plans Succeed At Isonzo Front In World War I
Rome reports that letters from officers at the front describe the fighting along the Isonzo and the plateau area as a strong example of the Malian command plan. The dispatch notes satisfaction with the execution and the potential demonstration of strategy in action.
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Vis Parisi
Isonzo
Phateau
Weather snapshot across major cities with variable conditions
The report lists temperatures and wind trends for cities including St. Louis Chicago Anil Vla Barient Denver and New York. It notes fair or cloudy conditions with highs in the 60s to 80s and lows in the 20s to 60s, with wind directions from the north and central regions and occasional rain.
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Thuleay
Stair
Chicago
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Birtiert
Denver
NO VERDICT YET IN HOPING KILLING CASE
The jury in the killing of Sam Stosenthal by Mary Hoping has not reached a verdict after about 48 hours of deliberation. District Judge W S Anderson said he expects no verdict soon and noted no word on the jurors' division of opinion.
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Sam Stosenthal
Anderson
Weather Mystery Baffles Forecaster In Chicago
Aug 2 Chicago reports unusual cold moist weather with unexplained sea songs. Forecaster Henry J. Cox says European war theories are irrelevant and notes the cooler wet pattern is mainly confined to the Middle West with other regions showing normal trends per official reports.
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United States
Henry J. Cox
Middle West
Prohibition at stake in Virginia primary race
Newport News August 3 The state wide Prohibition law hinges on today’s Democratic primary as General Assembly nominees are chosen Nomination equals election The next legislature shapes how provisions of the enabling act adopted last September will be carried out and the act’s effectiveness beginning November 1 1928 The outcome will determine prohibition’s vigor in Virginia.
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Virginia
General Assembly
Britain to block American Belgian goods trade in Rotterdam
The London and Washington discussions center on financial settlements to ensure Belgian exporters receive payments. Britain demands that money paid by American importers ends up with Belgians. U S officials doubt compliance since goods in Rotterdam are already paid for. negotiations may aim to resolve this traffic issue.
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Landan
Great Britain
Rotterdam
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State Department
Overcoats in Iowa as heat drops in August
In Iowa at Sioux City the temperature fell to 51 with water overcoats noted and fires small. In Kansas City forecasts indicate fall weather returning after a cool spell with the thermometer dipping to around 60 degrees at fossil.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Faelock
Bombs Dropped On Strassburg by Angl0French Flight
A flotilla of Anglo French aeroplanes dropped 25 bombs on Strassburg, the German city capital of Alsace Lorraine, today according to a Geneva dispatch to Hoyas News Agency. The extent of damage from the missile blasts is not yet known. Strassburg lies about 50 miles southeast of the German fortress of Metz.
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Duma Calls Upon People to Be Patient
The Duma today acted after debate on the war, adopting a resolution declaring the empire’s unshakable determination to continue the struggle until Russian victory is complete. It pledges popular aid and emphasizes forgetting past political feuds while upholding equal rights for all royal citizens. It also vows immediate removal of military provisions and penalties for those criminally negligent, regardless of position.
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Cvia Lone JSON
Michael ¥. Rodzianks
Julan Pema
Eulira
Thes Omenna
Russia
Ala
Patrolmen Told to Salute Flag in Angeles
In Angeles California orders were issued directing all patrolmen to salute the American flag whenever it passes them on the street. The directive notes that a military salute is brief and serves as a sample to young America.
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Cal
Bulgaria Now the Key to Allied Balkan Strategy
London Aug 8 The Standard discusses post Warsaw moves by Russia and Germany and suggests Allies may press Bulgaria to secure territorial concessions from Serbia. A Balkan front could open the route to the Black Sea and Aegean, strike Russia, and shift balance, unless Britain Russia and France hold the Balkans.
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Aegean
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Britain
France
Severe storm hits East Punxsutawney damage widespread
A severe storm in Punxsutawney Pa last night caused extensive damage to crops roads bridges and railroads across the area. The event disrupted transportation and left property losses in its wake. Meanwhile in Chicago attorney John Northrup outlined evidence for the Stand Jury regarding bribery cases against former detective Sergeania William Ragan and Walter Brian noting that protection money allegedly collected did not reach the defendants.
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John 4. Northrup
Fefonas
Sergeania William Ragan
Walter Brian
Bertsehe
Wilson plans Pan American peace push on Mexico
Report says President Wilson may seek Pan American action to restore constitutional government in Mexico without force if possible. Delegates from Latin America to join a confidential Thursday conference in Washington, with embargo talks on arms to Mexico and Central and South America as potential first step.
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Bnasulore
Jy Lansing
Wilson
Mexico
Latin America
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Uri
Ameren
Mesleo
Central and
South America
Caba Ay Watt
Delegang
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Madero
Cornish
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Braail
Argentina
Chie
Villa confis n order altered says Carothers in El Paso
Special agent Tes from Chihuahua City quoted General Villa warning, if the United States does not act, he would go to hell. He claimed Villa changed his confiscation order since Saturday and planned a station in a park area with a Villa representative, as discussed at a conference.
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George E. Carothers
Det Painment
Chihuahua City
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United States
Willy
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Villa column wiped out in Galveston action report
Telegraphic dispatches from General Rodgite and others describe Vila troops fighting pocketed near Galveston with Olwe Gonzales forces. Reports say a retreating unit was trapped while three missions raided Torreon, and telegraphic links between San Luis Potosí and Campico were restored as lines attempted rapid replies.
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Telegraphic link restored between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
Telegraphic communication between Vera Cruz and Mexico City has been restored. Provisions began entering yesterday and other train loads are on route. Reports from Vera Cruz mention clashes between Zapata and Carranza troops in Faso del Macho on July 30 with Zapata forces retreating. another engagement near Gondoly on July 29 yielded small losses.
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War insures Palestine citrus growers face 40 million loss
A letter from Georga Klal, Palestine commerce commissioner, warns European war cripples Palestine agriculture. Drought, locusts, and petroleum shortages devastate groves near Jaffa, with losses estimated around 40 to 50 million. Turkish authorities diverted supplies, water pumping halted, and men drafted, leaving crops at risk and famine feared.
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Japanese Cabinet Upholds Toric in Imperial Recommendation
Aged leaders advised Emperor Yoshihito to keep Okuma's cabinet in office unconditionally. In Daredo Texas sixty Nuevo Laredo residents jailed for buying signed a petition seeking governor inquiry into military funds, were fed after brief detention. Latham case advances with progress and testimony near Snyder. Cholera toll rises in Hungary and Mangina amid Geneva disputes.
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Nuevo Laredo
Massive Mexican gang raids spark Bloodshed near Brownsville
At San Benito and north of Brownsville a battle with Mexican bandits killed Private McGuire and wounded Private Cap 4 saddle. Troop A and local deputies pressed a search, with 300 farmers joining the hunt. bandits believed linked to earlier raids across the border.
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Soldiers Capture 24 Armed Mexicans Near Port Hasleock
Twenty nine armed Mexican fugitives led by Ricardo Aguilar were captured Monday night near Port Hasleock by Captain Ryan and his Thirteenth Cavalry. Authorities seized 28 rifles 10 belts of ammunition one auto an express wagon and a wagon with provisions. Prisoners and munitions turned over to the U S Department of Justice for investigation. A report from Captain Kian described the surprise and captures. some captives reportedly planned to cross the border. The men are held at Bays Hancock awaiting Justice Department action.
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United States Department of Justive
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Governor Asked for Troops to Guard Cameron County
County Judge E L Yates in Cameron County wires Governor Ferguson about raids by Mexican bandits in the southern Cameron County area. He pleads for additional troops from the federal government or the Texas National Guard if relief from the federal side is unavailable. The Adjutant General has not received border reports as of now.
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Euourit
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Austin
Tex
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Cameron
Ferguson
Yates
Ernor Ferguson
Texas National Guard
Coust
Report on clash near Brownsville involving Mexican and American troops
Telegram from Major Anderson at Yorksen reports limited engagement about 16 miles south of Paso Heil near the Alfcedade. American forces reportedly wounded. seven Mexicans killed. Rescue ambulances were sent to bring in the wounded.
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