German note rejects U S demands on submarine warfare
Berlin rebukes the United States and declares it will not abandon its submarine campaign. The note emphasizes Germany's self defense, protests allied blockade tactics, and seeks mutual guarantees for neutral shipping and safe American passenger travel.
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Berlin
Gerard
United States
Germany
Frederick the Great
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Prussia
Republic of the West
America
London
England
House of Commons
Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
High Seas
North America
Be Prepared Be Prepared Bank Rumors and Changes
A short notice reports rumors and changes at a local bank. Officials caution customers to verify details and follow official announcements for any service interruptions or policy updates.
Sea sleds eyed to chase subs for U S Navy
Washington July 10 Navy officials plan to adopt sea sleds a fast hydroplane derivative to defend dreadnoughts They test a 24 foot model hitting 36 5 miles an hour planned craft reach 55 to 61 miles per hour carry 30 men and launch from ships to pursue subs before later returning aboard
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Washington
United States Navy Department
Germany
Navy Department
Aviator Art Smith Crashes 2000 Feet Up
San Francisco July 10 Aviator Art Smith swore off flying after his engine failed 2000 feet up injuring him and his mother Mrs Jas Smith of Fort Wayne Ind who was on her first flight as the machine skidded to a fence and crashed. Smith plans no more passenger flights.
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San Francisco
Art Smith
Smith
Jas, Smith
Fort Wayne
Ind
Turks Seek Peace Delayed Mission Reported
Sofia July 10 The newspaper Mir reports that two Turkish delegates are en route to Switzerland to negotiate peace with the allies, signaling possible Turkish efforts to end hostilities.
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Sofia
Mir Today
Switzerland
Russians Halt Teuton Advance in Poland Front
Petrograd reports a Russian counteroffensive halting the Teutonic push toward Lubin and Warsaw. The drive reverses across a broad front with 15,000 prisoners taken in one region and gains at several points. Teutonic Galicia attacks are declared ceased.
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Petrograd
Lubin
Warsaw
von Mackenzen
Galicia
Germans Surrender in Southwest Africa Standdown
Pretoria July 10 The German force surrendering to Gen Botha totalled 204 officers and 2166 men. they relinquished 37 cannons and 22 machine guns as they unconditionally surrender Germany's last hold in Southwest Africa.
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Pretoria
Botha
Germany
Italians Bombard Austrian Works at Goritz Front
Thousands of tons of metal strike the Austrian defenses along the Isonzo as King Victor Emmanuel and Duke d Aosta direct the artillery assault. Heavy guns pound Goritz works while Italian forces press the attack.
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Rome
Isonzo
Gorltz
Victor Emmanuel
Duke d'Aosta
Prospector Finds $49,000 Gold Nugget in Atlin District
A prospector in the Atlin district discovers a pure gold nugget weighing over 2000 troy ounces valued at 49000 dollars. The finder, unnamed, reports the find in Vancouver on July 10.
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Vancouver
B. C
Atlin
Dental War Draws Visitors To See Dr Clark
Out of town visitors are invited to meet Dr. L. R. Clark D D S, the leader in dental reform offering a square deal in dental work. The Northwest’s finest equipped dental office showcases graduate registered dentists who do work correctly at comparable or lower costs.
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L. R. Clark
D. D
Northwest
Why Germany Stands Like a Rock Today
War era essay contrasts Germany and England through physical fitness and national policy. It argues Germany's 9,000,000 troops trained for health and mass mobilization, versus Britain's weaker army readiness and social conditions, framing the conflict as a test between state-dominant planning and individualism. The piece highlights mobilization speed, recruitment quality, and battlefield performance as evidence of Germany's strength.
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Germany
England
Slama
France
Russia
Buckaroo Spotlight Highlights Entertainer and Strawberry Feud
In a vivid pageant from Seattle society, Buckaroo culture is on display as "Strawberry" Woll challenges and rides the famed "Entertainer" in a crowd-pleasing demonstration. The show features the creme de la creme of buckaroo names and a dramatic, high-skill ride that ends with Woll celebrated for taming the horse. The scene shifts to entertainment listings at the Empress and Pantages with acts by Hal Davis, Steinway’s team, and the Royal Italian sextette, plus other vaudeville features and motion pictures at Moore Palace.
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Strawberry
Tex" McLeod
Roper
Lee Caldwell
Missoula
Dell
Bertha Blancett
Ruth Braton
Mack Gaunt
Scoop” Martin
Pony Express
Buckaroo Society
Woll
Florins
Keystone
Pantages
Royal Italian Sextette
Lombardi Opera Company
Moore
Edmund Hayes
Dorsch and
Russell
Belle Oliver
John P. Reed
Lady Alice
Allies Meet to Talk Munitions at Calais Conference
London reports the cabinet met to discuss the Calais conference between British and French leaders. The central issue cited is munitions with Lloyd-George pressing for Kitchener’s master of ordnance to resign after returning from the front with new ammunition ideas.
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London
Lord Kitchener
David Lloyd-George
Calais
Lloyd-Georges
Kitchener
Advertising Emphasized by Rural Carriers Meet
At the State Association of Rural Free Delivery Carriers session in Everett on July 10, systematic advertising was urged to boost the parcel post system. The talks noted that ten pounds on a trip is a loss to the government, while a hundred pounds yields a profit.
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Everett
State Association of Rural Free Delivery Carriers
Nine bombs found on British liner Kierkeswald
Nine bombs were found hidden in bags of sugar aboard the British liner Kierkeswald. The vessel, bound for Marseilles, was unloading in Brooklyn when the devices were discovered by officers returning to New York. Stevedores are suspected as likely attackers.
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New York
Kierkeswald
Marseilles
Fabre Line Prier
Brooklyn
Stevedores
Hi bernians Host Picnic at Wildwood Park With Bagpipes
Two baseball games accompanied by Irish bagpipes will headline a Hibernians picnic at Wildwood Park on Sunday. The event features athletics and traditional tunes shaping a family friendly afternoon.
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Hibernians
Wildwood Park
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