Russia’s Galician rout worsens as German agents strike
Reports from London describe a massive Russian retreat in Galicia with heavy losses of artillery and supplies. German agents allegedly sown inside Russian units intensified disarray, while Russian and Rumanians resist in the Southern Carpathians. Petrograd plans Moscow talks with social bodies to chart the nation’s future. In France, German troops captured part of trenches east of Hurtebise, threatening the Chemin des Dames sector.
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Dy United Presse
London
Russia
Galicia
Brusioff
Kerensky
11Th Army
Carpathians
Vilna
Petrograd
United Press
Moscow
United Presse Teowen
Paris
Hurtebise
la Bovelle
Chemin Des Dames
French Major Here Has Artificial Hand
Commandant Major Paul Azan, a French officer teaching Harvard students trench warfare, lost his left hand in action somewhere in France and now uses an artificial hand.
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Harvard
Paul Azan
France
Appeal Board to Meet With Mayor Monday
The Western district select service board the court of appeals will hear claims for exemptions not allowed by local boards convenes Monday at 11 a m in Mayor Gill's office. Gov Lister wired appointment notices to Mayor Gill with board members Wallace G Collins B F Padgett Arthur B Cook R L Proctor and Cyrus Gates listed.
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Western District Select Service Board
Court of Appeals
Gill
Strike Peace Still Distant in Northwest Lumber Strike
The Washington lumber strike drags on after ten days, threatening delays to the wooden ship program. Dr. Careton Parker of the War Department visits Tacoma to review conditions and aid the eight hour agreement efforts amid IWW tensions. Brown of the International Shingleweavers Union says swift resolution hinges on employers signing the eight hour pact. A conference among Lumbermen's Protective League Dr Henry Zuzallo and Parker followed an executive session on the strike.
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Washington
Careton Parker
War Department
Tacoma
Northwest
Ihe
Brown
International Shingleweavers’ Union
Lumbermen's Protective League
Henry Suzzallo
State Defense Committee
Free Examination Best $2.50 Glasses on Earth
Binyon Optical Co offers free eye exams and glasses priced at 2.50 dollars. The ad places a location near Senate Avenue and Main 1650, inviting customers to visit for ophthalmic services and eyewear deals.
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Binyon Optical CO
Até Roe
Senece
Phene Main
University Boy Falls Fighting On West Front
July 26 report from London notes American volunteers on the Canadian front suffer casualties with Lieut A R Minard and Privates E Monroe and C Winnham among the three killed. Survivors include Lieuts Burr Nelson Foster Falconer and Corporal Keenan wounded as shells struck positions.
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West Front
United Press
London
American Legion
Canada
A. R. Minard
Boston
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Charleston
W. Va
C. Winnham
Buffalo
N. Y
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Columbus
San Bernardino
Cal
Burr
Minard
Monroe
Winnham
E. M. Keenan
Harry Nelson
Detroit
Max Foster
Traverse City
Mich
Cornell
Fred Falconer
New York
F. McCargue
United States Coast Artillery
FE. M. Keenan
Seattle
University of Washington
Mrs Mooney Freed After Year in Jail
In San Francisco on July 26, the acquittal of Mrs Rena Mooney on a similar charge spurred renewed calls for a retrial of Thomas Mooney in the 1916 preparedness parade bombing case. Her lawyers plan to seek bail and dismissal of remaining indictments while district attorney Fickert weighs next steps.
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San Francisco
Thomas Mooney
Rena Mooney
Maxwell McNutt
Mooney
Fickert
Israel Weinberg
Foreman Hardwick
Frank Oxman
Tom Mooney
Norsay
Bar Harbor
Maine
Ferrari
Mra. Mooney
Soldier fires on prowler at Seattle shipyard
A man, believed to be an alien enemy, prowling near Pier No 1 at Seattle Construction and Drydock Co. was fired on by a soldier sentry late Wednesday night. The raftsman fled, leaving a raft behind.
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Plier No. 1
Seattle Construction and Drydock Co
If you value your watch, let Haynes repair it
Local classified ad urges owners to trust Haynes for watch repairs at the Next Liberty theatre location. The brief notice promotes skilled service and timely restoration of timepieces.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Frederick Nelson Textile Sale Across Weaves and Lengths
Frederick Nelson offers disposal savings on a wide range of fabrics including cottons silks voiles lawns and flannels from 1.5 to 6 yards. The sale features Pique Gaberdine Nainsook Long Cloth Cambric Muslins Plisse Crepe Galatea Middy Twill and more. Fabrics are shown on the first floor with a selection of Silks and Woolens also available and lengths vary from 1% to 6 yards.
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Madras
Kaney
ABC
Drafting Aliens in U S Faces Legal Push in Senate
United States negotiates with allies to legalize drafting hundreds of thousands of aliens under the American flag. McCumber resolution before a Senate subcommittee would allow aliens to be drafted or deported for refusal. War Dept endorses, State Dept cites treaty obstacles. Italian officials say 150,000 Italians in the U S may be brought under draft.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Congress
McCumber
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
War Department
State Department
U. S
Germany
Chicago
Maseachusetts
Crayfish Help Swat Cost of Living
New Orleans report notes crayfish hunting thrives amid high prices. Every Sunday thousands travel to lakes and bayous for crayfish which sell a basketful for about a quarter, seen as a cheap food source during wartime.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Alien Population Percentages Across States
The text lists non citizen shares by state with Illinois 15 percent Michigan 19 percent Connecticut 37 percent California 24 percent and Arizona 40 percent. Southern states have the lowest alien percentages North and South Carolina at 0.003 percent. It notes cities in high alien population states burden citizens and foreigners preempt work of soldiers.
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Ilinois
Michigan
Connecticut
California
Arizona
North
South Carolina
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