Northern Army in Full Retreat and Carranza Gains
General Villa abandons San Luis Potosi and loses most frontier points as Carranza forces seize Aguascalientes Zacatecas and advance from Monterey toward Torreon. Villa's money troubles grow and desertions rise while Obregon anticipates taking key cities. Carranza strengthens control north of Mexico City as Monclova and Quiotecancio movements unfold.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Villa
San Luis Potosi
Carranza
Queretaro
Torston
Aguascalientes
Zacatecas
Obregon
Monterey
Obre‘gon
Torreon
Monclova
Babar
Villaneadanerters
Aguastrallentes
Utata
Tucathets
iZacatecas
Haovt ‘Madero
Cur- Fanta
Cuatro Cienegas
Juarez
Ralientes
Mexico City
Chicelote
Aguascallentes
Laredo
Mexico
Madero
Vera Cruz Interview Seeks US Recognition for Constitutionalists
In Vera Cruz Mexico on July 16 Venus Mano Carranza, first chief of the Constitutionalists, gave an extended interview asserting a constitution based on Jeffersonian lines and likening Wilson to Jefferson. He urged American support for reestablishing orderly government and expressed hope for recognition by the United States. Continued on next page.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Thomas Jefferson
Wilson
Jefferson
Venus Mano Carranza
United States
Carranza
Scissors and a fall fatal to Mrs. Talley
Temple July 16 A garden accident ends in death for 22 year old Mrs Edith Talley. While trimming flowers with scissors she tripped and fell the blades pierced her heart. A cry from a baby drew her toward the porch where she collapsed beside a lawn mower still clutching the tool. Her father Felix Gromidy, a Galveston employee, is named.
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Temple
Edith ‘Talley
Weather Temperatorer For San Antonio and Nearby Areas
A rough weather summary lists temperatures for San Antonio and surrounding cities with scattered data. Observations show mild days, with highs in the 80s and lows near the 60s, winds from southwest to northwest and occasional rain chances across the West Gulf states.
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San Antonio Ana
West Gulf States
Nebraskan torpedo incident prompts German apology
Berlin transmitted a memorandum via Ambassador Gerard admitting the American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed by a submarine. Germany says the attack was not aimed at the American flag and calls it an unfortunate accident. The United States vows reparations and notes the Nebraskan sailed from Tyne to Delaware, reaching Liverpool safely with no serious injuries.
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Washington
Berlin
Gerard
Webraskan
Reparsson
United States
Lensing
State Department
Tat
Ktavement
Almaril
United States of America
Page
Doh HL. Towers
Tyerpool
Delaware
New York
Liverpool
U.S. Navy
Lowe
Curitania
Ambassador Marye Reported to Have Resigned
News from Washington reports that George T. Marye, American ambassador to Petrograd, presented his resignation to President Wilson for confirmation today. The White House said no resignation had been received and did not believe Marye would leave his post.
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Cornish
N. H
George T. Marye
Americ
Petrograd
Wilson
Rey Washington
Armbassador
Marve
White House
German gains report from Eastern Theater July 18
Berlin reports capture of Przasnysa and Roagya south of Koala, and heights at Glizauka near Suwalki. Russians suffer large prisoner losses as German forces advance near Kalwarya Franziskowa and Osowa. Battles continue around Przasnyse with Praaszny fortifications taken. Southeastern Theater notes similar overall situation.
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Berlin
London
Przasnysa
Poland
Warsaw
Roagya
Koala
Glizauka
Suwalki
Windau
Kollany
Niemen
Kalwarya
Franziskowa
Osowa
Sawalki
Isxayka
Sporn
Kolno
Konsya
Turtale Line
Zapatistas Hold Broken as Revolt Fails in Mexico City
Guetayo Espinosa Mireles reports to General Venustiano Carranza that Zapatistas are routed by Constitutional forces under General Pablo Gonzales and driven from the Valley of Mexico. Campaign to continue with allied forces in Guerrero, Tlaxcala, and Puebla. Colonel Enriquez named municipal president of Mexico City.
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Guetayo Espinosa Mireles
Venustiano Carsenzo
Vera Cruz
Zapatistas
Constitutionallat
Pablo Gonzales
Valley of Mexico
Gonzales
Guerrero
Tusxcdla
Puebla
Moros
Ins
Wolonel Zenaxte Enriquez
Supremo Poderes
City of
Mexico
Enriquez
New York
Suffrage Leader Abbie Duni Praises Movement at Congress
Mrs Abigail Scott Duni introduced as the Mother of Suffrage in Washington Oregon and Idaho aged over 80 speaks against prohibitionists at the International Congress. She denounces tax opponents and urges support for suffrage and reform amid a lively, contentious session. In Pittsburgh Kansas Mike Comiskey dies in a dynamite accident after a miner’s collapse.
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Ban Francisco
Abigail Scott Duni
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
German gains contested in Argonne as French press losses mount
July reports from London claim French attempts to reclaim Argonne ground faltering amid German counterattacks and trench captures north of Arras. In Gallipoli, Krithia hills change hands after multiple assaults. Britain probes coal strike with 180,000 miners idle. Britain readies gas warfare enlistment amid broader mobilisation.
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Londos
Tost
Argonne
Furta
Arras
Wouvre
Argonne Terset
Parle
Nortal
Krithia
Gallipoli
Entente
L- Mea
Iast
Athens
London
Constantinople
Great Britain
Britons Aid Serbians Reported By Lecturer
July 16 report from Liverpool notes British troops aiding Serbians against Austro-Hungarians, confirmed by Crawford Price, a witness lecturer. Authorities stated the strength of British forces in Seyhin was described by the lecturer. Also mentions Fort Worth police eight hour work night shifts and a mix of stray names and garbled phrases.
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Liverpool
Crawford Price
Almoamike
Seyhin
Welgh Miners Defy Order and Ed on Strike
Report from London dated July 18 notes Welgh miners refuse government edict to end walkout after a union vote 199 to 11 percent backing rejection of arbitration. Government seeks to stabilize fuel transport as strike disrupts coal supply and threatens wartime munitions, with widespread national concern over labor power.
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London
Dele Lauder
Maon
Cordiff
Today
Tabor
Welsh Miners Stand Firm as Strike Begins Across Fields
Riots feared are avoided as miners in Wales strike for higher wages on a proclaimed lockdown day. In one district 26,000 joined action while nationwide numbers, around 120000, stayed in idle, defying government orders. Executive committee meeting with officials planned, but rank and file insist on firm demands despite fines and potential imprisonment for striking under proclamation.
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Mardi
Wales
Limi Apll
Optimlette
Cour i Cields
Imernits
Ip Way
Une Wpe
The
South Wales Miners Union
Board of Trade
United States could grow wealthy if war lasts six months
Chicago July 11 The United States would be enormously wealthy if the European war continues six months longer says Edward W Hurley vice chairman of the Federal Trade Commission In a soundings given here Hurley announced a tour of the Central West and Pacific Coast with the commission to promote closer business cooperation and foreign trade efforts.
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Chigago
United
Ward WN. Hurley
Ice
Federal Trace Commission
Ane
Pkins
Huriey
Inemakers
Gowimiyaion
Central West
Milk replaces spirits slows you down in health note
A garbled notice from New York health authorities discusses milk as a substitute for spirits to reduce consumption. It mentions a ten year period and a figure of 30 Wercone, with unclear references to Highway or department actions and local health concerns.
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New York
Che
Canton Fire and Flood Devastate Chinese Provinces
The Associated Press reports tens of thousands of fatalities and widespread destruction across Kwantung, Kwangsi, and Kiangsi provinces due to floods and fire. Canton faced blackout as floods inundated electric plants and hospitals faced danger from fire amid chaotic relief efforts.
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Kong
Kwanhing
Kawangsi
Kiangsi
Canton
Alvistian Hospital
American gunboats rush to aid floods in China
Washington reports Asiatic squadron ships Wilmington and Callao racing from Hong Kong to Canton region for urgent rescue as floods devastate southern China. Canton isolated, thousands displaced, homes burned, mission property damaged, foreigners seek refuge at British consulate. Red Cross appeals for aid and a temporary $20,900 relief balance is requested.
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Washington, D.C
Wilmington
Callao
Asiatic Squadrnn
Hong Kong
China
Anderson
Canton
Fu Chew
State Department
Shamen
Ganton
Cantey
Kengmeon
Wuchow
Derg Kong
Chesbuty
Canlox
Hong Nog
West River
Hee Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Ren Cross
Vera Cruz Train Wrecked by Bomb Reported
A train between Vera Cruz and Mexico City was wrecked by bombs near Apizaco. The cablegram from Vera Cruz to the State Department says many persons were wounded. It is unclear whether the train left Vera Cruz on July 12 or 13.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Manico City
Apizaco
State Department
Floods Still Menace Kansas City and Nearby Areas
Floods continue to devastate Northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas despite sunny weather for the first time in a week. Overflowing streams cause extensive property damage and aid appeals. A Tosendale, Missouri town requested emergency help as rescuers aided stranded residents yesterday. A St Joseph rescue party aided people evacuated from floodbound homes.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Ansas
Tosendale
Young field promoted to command of automobile port division
In Chicago a notable Army promotion is announced. A promoted officer named Marchal Pret receives new authority in charge of a mobile transport unit. Details are scarce but the promotion marks a shift in command within the Britten army.
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Chicago
Ronry
Britten Army
Norwegian Steamer Ryms Torpedoed
Fragmentary OCR yields a wartime item claiming a Norwegian steamer Ryms was torpedoed plus scattered names and place fragments. Readable elements include no clear date or full ship details, but imply maritime loss and potential Allied naval action.
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Luis Potus
Ycal Forecast
Touris
ST. Lois
Prihagt
Mroba
Jintad
Denver
Wemmeranog
Sarthen
Naurs
Alehset
Doxcees
Kansag City
Eloity
Nest Cemperatvee
Aegtent
Duszoon
Ieee
Nebragean
Germany
U.S
Bertin
BAS U
Gernans
Przasnysz
Przasnyse
Praasnysz
Faritty
Lakl
Mike Comiskey
England
France
Fleid
Aled
Fort Worth
Christian Hospital
Tradn Ios
Hosendale
Hestwe People
Young Field
Charee
Binetish Aviary
Presiwent
RYMS
Yarnouth
Sunesian
Pga
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