Russians Push to Break Austro German Line in Galicia
Petrograd reports a major Russian success with Brody captured in Galicia, six miles gained in one day, and Kevel and Loutesk lost to their Austro German defenders. Simultaneous advances threaten Kovel and Lemberg as Teuton defenses bend on a 100 mile front.
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Lenéon
Brody
Petrograd
Loutek
Kevel
Galicia
Volhyig
Teutonic
Kovel
Lemberg
Vladimir Votynski
Lem
Berlin
Enrly
Visdimir
Great time for motorists on National Touring Week start
Chicago July 29 The dawn of August 6 will find thousands of American motorists on the road for the greatest vacation plan ever devised The see American first idea is urged though the emphasis is home state first The touring week is to be a family affair as motorists plan to take wives and children across the open country from Atlantic to Pacific for rest and scenery
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Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
Senate passes army defense bill with 700 million total
Senate approved an army appropriations bill totaling about 314 million, part of nearly 700 million for national defense in fiscal year 1917. The measure includes 2 million for dependent families of National Guardsmen and soldiers in the Mexican emergency, with limits up to 50 dollars monthly. An amendment granting border soldiers voting rights was ruled out.
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Washington
Senate
Willson
House
Secretary of War
Twenty-Two Perish in Tunnel Explosion Off Cleveland
In Cleveland on July 27, at least twenty men are dead and about a dozen injured after a gas in water tunnel explosion under Lake Erie. Workers 120 feet below the surface and 1,700 feet from shore broke a gas vein, fumes ignited by sparks, triggering a fatal rescue effort that claimed seven more lives among the rescuers.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
American protest over British boycott reaches Foreign Office
Washington July 20 The protest against the British boycott will be sent to the Foreign Office after approval by President Wilson. Acting Secretary of State Keen and the President reportedly prepared the document. It is expected to be released publicly Monday morning. Officials at the White House and State Department declined further comment.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Keen
Wilson
White House
United States Near Purchase of Danish West Indies
White House officials announce negotiations nearly complete for the U S to buy the Danish West Indies from Denmark for 25 million dollars. Details of the treaty remain undisclosed but the acquisition is highly anticipated and viewed as virtually certain by both nations.
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Washington
White House
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
Soldiers Work on Roads Near El Paso
Twelve hundred militiamen confined to a wireless war were ordered to build roads around El Paso. The prisoners, arrested in recent weeks for minor offenses such as failing to return to camp on time, are now put to work on fortifying roads in the area.
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el Paso
Tex
All Trade Records Broken in U S Foreign Trade
Washington reports foreign trade closed its greatest year in history to June 30 with a surplus of 2 136 000 000 for American exporters. The year’s exports aggregated 4?
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Washington
United States
Telegraphic Notes from Ottawa and London
Ottawa reports the war costs Canada about 1,000,000 daily according to an official statement. London confirms Roger Casement will be publicly executed for his role in the Irish rebellions.
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Ottawa
Few Nebraska Troops Seek Discharge From War Service
In Camp Liano only about twelve of the Fifth Nebraska infantry have applied for discharge as war department rulings permit release for families. Rumors say collegians and Leg university students may leave in fall to resume studies, with no official confirmation. The battery from Purdue University reportedly goes to Indiana for school opening, while guardsmen are expected to return to their states early in the fall.
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Union News Service
Camp Liano
War Department
Pau
Leg
Univers
Perdue University
Indiana
Nebraska Troops to Patrol Border as Rail Service Expands
General Parker in Brownenville outlines plans to deploy Nebraska volunteers to patrol duty along the border soon. Col. Paul vows to send regiments home to Nebraska as soon as possible. The state has contributed two college students to YMC A border work with more ready to serve. May Revise Amendment Title discussed by Attorney.
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Nebraska
Rio
Parker
Brownenville
Eberly
Paul
Better Mess at Texas Border Camp Told by Bliss
Major General Tasker H. Bliss, assistant chief of staff, visited Llano Grande camp and urged Nebraska guardsmen receive better food. He recommended fresh beef from Texas packing plants, daily vegetables and bread, and ovens with enlisted bakers to replace canned rations for permanent camp use.
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Nebraska
Texas
Tasker H. Bliss
United States Army
Llano Grande Camp
Bliss
Browneville
Nebraska Outranks South in Auto Ownership Says Bulletin
Secretary Mellor reports Nebraska with 1.2 million people had 59 000 autos last year and over 86 000 registered this year. Six southern states with 10 million population had 56 719 autos last year, one car per 20 Nebraskans versus one per 176 in the South. This year Nebraska has one auto per thirteen persons.
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Nebraska
Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Chaplain Leidy seeks border posting for Nebraska unit
Captain J M Leidy of Omaha says his pension case hinges on serving as chaplain of the Fourth Nebraska at the border. He was commissioned but failed a federal physical, yet leads Omaha recruiting. Meanwhile Private Ernest P Smith of Ord and Private Lilliethrup of Blair left for Lisno Grande Texas, both delayed by medical issues.
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Washington
J. M. Leidy
Omaha
War Department
Nebraska
Leidy
Lincoln
Adjutant General Hall
Ernest P. Smith
Ord
Lilliethrup
Blair
Lisno Grande
Tex
Smith
State Fair Grounds
Liliethrop
Candidates Named for Ballot Despite National Guard Border Duty
Nebraska Attorney General Reed rules that primary election nominees who serve in the National Guard on the border have not jeopardized their legal standings. Their names stay on the ballot and will be voted for in the regular election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Reed
Nebraska
Nebraska Savings Banks See Deposits Rise Statewide
The Nebraska state banking board reports over 200000 more dollars added to savings accounts in 21 banks, with deposits near 4 million and depositors rising from 21673 to 22202. The average reserve stands at 19 percent, reflecting broad prosperity in the state.
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Banking Board
Ee Escene
Hughes Criticizes Democracy Policy in Presidential Campaign Speech
Charles B. Hughes denounces the current administration on Mexico European war preparedness and foreign policy. He calls for firm policy toward Mexico protection of American rights and stronger defenses while endorsing woman suffrage and the Republican platform.
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Union News Service
New York
Charles B. Hughes
Hughes
Mexico
San Domingo
Herrick
Paris
Blame Sought in Black Tom Munition Blast Case
Warrants charging man slaughter issued in connection with the Black Tom Island explosion that caused massive losses. Alleged to have allowed dangerous explosives to be stored where human life was endangered. Albert M. Dickman of Lehigh Valley Railroad served as agent. Theodore Johnson led Johnson Lighterage and Towing. Alexander Davidson supervised National Storage. Johnson’s firm engaged in lightering munitions to ships in New York harbor.
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New York
Albert M. Dickman
Black Tom Island
Lehigh Vatley Railroad Co
Theodore Johnson
Johnson Lighterage &Towing Co
Alexander Davidson
National Storage Co
Johnson
Battle Report: Carranzistas Aid U S Forces Near Fort Hancock
Brigadier General George Bell Jr reports at El Paso that Carranza and United States troops fought side by side south of Fort Hancock Texas against Mexican bandits. A Carranza captain and eight soldiers answered the aid call from the American side of the Rio Grande. The bandits fled back across the river, leaving four dead.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Hancock
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Funston
Rio Grande
Protest Against Beer Use of Barley From German Lodges
A letter to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg signed by 80,000 Good Templar members condemns barley use for beer, calling it a gigantic waste of bread material. It urges beer be distributed on bread tickets in Germany.
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Amsterdam
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Good Templar
Germany
Progressive conference at Indianapolis to decide convention
A national progressive conference is called for Indianapolis on August 3 by Matthew Hale of Massachusetts acting chairman of the national committee. The meeting will decide whether to call a convention to complete the national ticket.
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New York
Indianapolis
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Disobeying Orders Led to Waterworks Disaster Fatalities
Gustav C. Van Dusen testified at Cleveland city hearings that nine men died in the west side waterworks tunnel explosion after disobeying his orders. He said he had ordered no entry until after he arranged compressed air pipes to vent accumulated gas in the tube.
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Cleveland
West Side Waterworks
Gustav C. van Dusen
van Dusen
Indians in High Position Among Red Bloods Parker Family
Foremost among the red bloods are the Parkers father and son. Frederick E. Parker, a nephew of Gen. Eli Parker and a statistician for the New York Central railroad, directs revenue offices from Chicago to New York. Arthur C. Parker, a gifted archaeologist and editor, leads the New York State Museum and American Indian Magazine.
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Parkers
Frederick E. Parker
Eli Parker
Grant
Lewis H. Morgan
White Plains
N. Y
Parker
Department of Revenue
New York Central Railroad
Chicago
New York
Arthur C. Parker
New York State Museum
American Indian Magazine
American Ethnological and Sociological Societies
Medalists of Chicago
University For Indian Research
Christian Herald
Night at Sea Ends with Two Rescues and Farewell
A New York man and a Boston woman were surfing when she drifted beyond her depth. He, playing an animated lifeguard, grabbed her as she panicked and splashed into the waves. She warned him to grab on tightly before the ocean sent her smell of the sea ashore.
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New York
Boston
Interior
Car Selling Scheme in Cut and Run Ruse
A man suggests selling his car to raise money for gasoline. He hopes friends will lend rides in exchange for fuel. The exchange is framed as a plan to obtain fuel despite the car sale. The dialogue hints at reliance on others for transportation after disposal.
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J. P. Morgan
Turkey
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Angora
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Constantinople
U. S
London Foreign Office
State House
W. Evans
Fairfield
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Col. Paul
Getter
Postmaster Lippincott
Henry Ford
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