British Gain Ground on Riga Front with Pozieres Advance
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd says Russian forces pushed the line roughly thirty miles along the Gulf of Riga corridor, drove Germans back twelve miles at one point, and captured much of Pozieres. British statements report gains near High Wood toward Guillemont and the seizure of two guns and sixty prisoners.
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London
Riga
Reuter
Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Kull
Pozieres
High Wood
Guillemont
Russians Take 27000 Men as Captured. High Officers Named
Petrograd reports on July 24 that 370 officers including a general and a colonel, and 13,700 men were captured, bringing total captures since Saturday to 27,000. The communique cites heavy fighting in Riga positions, advances in the Caucasus, and losses of 40 guns.
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Petrograd
Riga
Smorgon
Vilna
Stokhod
Saenej-Bereznica
Vorokhty-Tatarov
Delatyn
Maramamoros-Sziget
Carpathians
Caucasus Front
Black Seat
Kialkit Chevtlik
Espit-Tramaka
Foll
Erzingan
Euphrates
Mesta Ketus- Kerr
Mosul
Revabuza
Allied Attacks Terrific on Somme Front
Berlin dispatch reports July 19-20 fighting with repeated enemy assaults halted only by Russian-like hammering guns. The Lokal Anzeiger correspondent describes relentless Teuton defense while noting the enemy’s exhausted but renewed waves.
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Berlin
London
Lokal Anzeiger
Somme
Pozieres village gains noted by German official
Berlin reports the sole British gain on the Somme front Sunday as the penetration of a few houses in Pozieres. The German statement claims the advance was achieved with heavy and sanguinary losses and notes continued British activity.
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Berlin
London
Somme
Pozieres
Villa nearly captured at Parral in two week siege
A private letter from Parral, El Paso, reports Francisco Villa narrowly escaped capture when his column faced government troops. Villa directed the attack from a carriage behind lines, as soldiers seized the carriage after bandits retreated and captured a Swiss nurse. Villa’s wounds required immediate operation and weeks of rest.
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EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Parral
Villa
Bremen Over Due In American Ports
Norfolk reports no sign of the sister ship to the Deutschland after 48 hours of vigil at Cape Henry. Excited observers offered varied theories on delays with some insisting the Bremen is nearby while others doubt her approach, noting only one allied warship was seen off the coast.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
Capes
United States
Bremen
Deutschland to Sail Soon for Germany
Baltimore July 24 The submarine Deutschland is expected to depart for Germany as soon as preparations are complete. Eastern Forwarding Company has reportedly closed negotiations for a large gold consignment to be taken aboard, with wireless equipment sealed by a government inspector. Captain Koenig was informed at the customs house that a two week stay would seal his wireless.
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Baltimore
Germany
Paul G. L. Hilken
Eastern Forwarding Company
Koenig
Eminent British Chemist Sir William Ramsay Dies
London reports the death of Sir William Ramsay, a renowned British chemist, who died on Sunday.
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London
William Ramsay
San Antonio Area Weather Tonight and Tuesday
For San Antonio and vicinity: tonight and Tuesday fair conditions expected with light winds and dry skies. Temperatures likely in the 60s to low 70s, no precipitation anticipated.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather roundup for several cities shows clear and cool trends
A&T Louis reports temperatures from 75 to 80 with clear conditions and light westerly to southwest winds. Chicago and Washington expect partly cloudy skies and low 70s, with Kansas City and New York noting possible clear Tuesday and cool lows. Milwaukee records 76 with light west winds and a forecast of 72 tomorrow.
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A&t. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Prohibition Backlash and Texas Runoff Odds Form in Late Returns
Late returns from 211 counties show Colquitt leading for U S Senate with Culberson likely his runoff opponent. Prohibition amendment appears to fail by 5000 to 10 000 votes as submis sion stands 116 230 to 112 652. Governor Ferguson leads Morris by over 50 000 with delayed ballots likely increasing his margin.
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O. B. Colquitt
Eee
Charles A. Culberson
Colquitt
Culberson
Brooks
Campbell
Henry
Garrett
McLemore
Daniel E. Garrett
Jeff Mclemore
Houston
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Hugh Nugentatt
Ferguson
C. H. Morris
Marshall
Morris
J. E. Yantis
R. W. Hall
Supreme Court
W. C. Morrow
A. J. Harper
Court of Criminal Appeals
Harper
Morrow
Hall
Yantis
Nelson Phillips
Charles H. Jenkins
J. M. Edwards
Edwards
Baker
Munn
J. T. Robinson
General Land Office
H. B. Terrell
Charles B. White
Terrell
White
Commissioner of Agriculture
Davis
H. A. Halbert
Morris Vote Surprises, Gov Ferguso n Aims Near Sixty Thousand
In Austin Texas July 24 heavy voting by pro candidate Charles H Morris shocks political circles. Governor Ferguson confident his majority nears 60000 as results roll in. Statewide races seen as largely decided with Looney Terrell Davis Edwards Robison Phillips and Yantis favored. Local wins include Caldwell over Yett in state senate and Hamilton over Fisher for Criminal District Court.
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Austin
Tex
Charles H. Morris
John G. McKay
Ferguson
Othr
Looney
Terrell
Davis
Edwards
Robison
Phillips
Yantis
Colquitt
United States
Allison Mayfield
Walter JD. Caldwell
Dr. W
Travis County
John E She'ton
J. Robert Bright
Travis
Williamson
R. F. White
John A. Gracy
British Cavalry Defeated Near Suez Canal
Turkish forces east of Suez thwart British cavalry detachments in a clash near the canal. British units advancing toward the canal were driven off by Turkish skirmishers, with casualties reported on both sides and pursuit ongoing.
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Suez
Constantinople
London
Kalia
Carranza to Alter Laws for Foreigners in Mexico
A July 24 report from New York says General Carranza plans radical decrees on foreign investors in Mexico. Changes include exclusive Mexican law, loss of privileges, possible continued protection for existing investments until contract end, and a uniform term for long contracts with restricted appeals. State Department reportedly unaware, awaiting dispatch from Mexico City.
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New York
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
Constitutional Assembly
Queretaro
United States
State Department
Washington, PD. C
Rodgers
Clarke Confirmation Moves Senate Judiciary Panel
Washington July 24 The Senate judiciary committee voted unanimously to recommend the confirmation of John H Clarke of Cleveland Ohio as associate justice of the Supreme Court to succeed former Justice Hughes.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
John H. Clarke
Cleveland
Ohio
Supreme Court
Liughes
Maine primary selects U S Senate candidates
Democrats and Republicans in Maine held a primary to choose a candidate to succeed the late Edwin C Burleigh. The sole Democrat was Bowdoin College dean Kenneth C M Sills. Republicans sought nominees Frank E Guernsey and former governor Bert M Fernald. A special election is set for September 11, the state election day.
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Portland
Maine
United States
Edwin C. Burleigh
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin College
Frank E. Guernsey
Bert M. Fernald
Butler Funeral Held for Lt. Colonel M C Butler
The body of Lieutenant Colonel M C Butler of the Sixth United States Cavalry, killed at Alpine Texas Thursday by Harry Spannell, a hotel manager, was buried in Arlington Cemetery today.
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Alpine
Arlington
Washington, D. C
M. Cc. Butler
Sixth United States Cavalry
Tex
Harry Spannell
Arlington Cemetery
Eastland Memorial Services Held in Chicago Churches
Special services were held today in Chicago churches to honor 812 people lost when the Eastland capsized in the Chicago River last year. A memorial mass meeting is planned for tonight.
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Eastland
Chicago
Til
Baltimore Ordinance Requires Stand During National Anthem
Police begin distributing copies of a city ordinance that mandates standing while the Star Spangled Banner is performed. Violators face a misdemeanor conviction and fines up to 100 dollars.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Universal Military Training
Cardinal Gibbons, marking his eighty second birthday at Union Mills in Carroll County, declares universal military training the best path for America. He argues training would safeguard the nation, maintain world peace, build manhood, and unite diverse foreign strains into one patriotism. He adds order comes from authority and obedience.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Union Mills
Carroll County
America
Laredo Conditions Good Says General Bliss
Major General Bliss reported after inspections of the Missouri New Hampshire and Maine infantry at Laredo Texas that health conditions were excellent with hospitalizations under one percent. Water supply was plentiful but needed boiling. purification steps would be improved. Food was abundant and high quality. two Missouri companies received new tents. overall spirit among the troops was content.
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Washington, D. C
Bliss
War Department
Missouri, New Hampshire and
Maine Infantry
Laredo
Tex
Fourth Missouri
Fifteen Wisconsin Soldiers to Return Home on Affidavits
Fifteen members of C Company Second Wisconsin Infantry will go home to Sheboygan from Fort Sam Houston Texas after affidavits prove they have dependents. Wives report the information received locally. About two hundred men may return once the affidavits are approved.
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Sheboygan
Wis
C Company
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Dutch Steamer Maas Sunk After Mine Strike
The Dutch steamship Maas was sunk near the North Hinder Light after hitting a mine. Ten crew members drowned in the disaster reported from The Hague.
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Hague
London
Maas
North Hinder
First Illinois Brigade Starts Ten Mile Hike Toward Leon Springs
Militia units march from town under General Funston's scrutiny as wagons carry supplies for a Leon Springs stay. Shirkers face harsher discipline and a hardening system to boost readiness. Memorial service honors Col. C R E Koch, veteran regiment leader.
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Leon Springs
Funston
Fort Sam Houston
Twentieth
Kansas
Fredericksburg
Arthur S. Conklin
Coast Artillery
Landa’s Park
First
Ilinois Infantry
Col. C. R. E. Koch
British and Teuton Warcraft in Battle Off Schouwen Bank
British admiralty reports six German torpedo boat destroyers engaged in a running fight with British light forces off Schouwen Bank. Germans hit repeatedly but reached the Belgian coast. One British vessel was hit. one officer and one man slightly wounded. no other damage or casualties.
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London
Schouwen Bank
Belgian
Hinder
German Torpedo Boats Raid Toward Thames Bay Exit
The German admiralty reports torpedo boats from Flanders conducted a raid toward the Thames mouth on July 22 23. They encountered small British cruisers of the Aurora class and destroyers, led to a brief artillery engagement in which German forces claim lucky hits and returned undamaged to base.
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Berlin
London
Flanders
Thames
Heavy naval action off Dutch coast observed
London reports heavy firing along the Dutch coast all day Sunday. A Hague dispatch notes five German destroyers seen returning to Zeebrugge, two with heavy damage or distress observed.
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London
the Hague
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tooe Zeebrugge
Trevino Recalled as Herrera Takes Command in Mexico
General Jacinto Trevino, Northeastern Mexico commander, is recalled to Mexico City and will be succeeded, at least temporarily, by General Luis Herrera of Chihuahua City. War Department dispatches give no explanation, surprising Army officers. Herrera aims to resume industrial activity in Chihuahua and may push foreign investment to aid industries halted by bandit violence under Carranza's government.
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Washington, D. C
Jacinto Trevino
Mexico
Mexico City
Luis Herrera
Chihuahua City
War Department
Bell
Herrera
Chihuahua
Carranza
Machine defeatsCoy in Bexar county district clerk race
Judge Osceloa Archer wins the Democratic nomination for district clerk in a tight race over Andres Coy, in a contest marked by machine politics damage and a strong Mexican descent factor affecting Coy. Archer, blind, faces no contest to qualify after the November election.
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Maschine
Oscelola Archer
Andres Coy
Archer
Coy
Tom Newton
Lewis
Lluntress
John H. Clark Ford
County Court For Civil
C. A. Culberson
Ator
T. K. Colquitt
R. P. Coonsh
Wil L. Schlisinger
Was
Frank Newton
Peter H Commissioners C
X. Gutzeit Jacob Klaus
Henry Meyer
Courth Commissioners’ Pi
J. H. Covington
Citizens’ League
Bexar County
Cor
Columbus and Carrizal
Bennett and Attache among Lafayette passengers at New York
Report lists James Bennett and his wife and Lieu Colonel F L Bently Mott among 255 aboard the Lafayette steamship traveling to Bordeaux. A Houston fire tragedy claims Dora Eggert, 30, while Emma Pruett, her daughter, is noted as a casualty in another incident.
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New York
Lafayette
Bordeaux
James Bennett
FL Bently Mott
Paris
Houston
Tex
Dora Eggert
Emma Pruett
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Hughes
U. S. Senate
Butler
South Carolina
Qinil. Film Service
Gibbons
Wisconsin
Ilinois Brigade
Boston
Sanborn
Abel Davis
McCann
Charles Diehl
Diehl
San Antonio
Koch
Trevino
Machine
Huntress
Bennett
Wife
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