Russians Enter Hungary and Threaten Austria
The Russians cross the Carpathians and reach into Hungary threatening Austria. French gains on the Verdun front and the capture of a German fort at Biaches are noted along with nine French soldiers taking the fort after a bold breach by a French officer. German and British dispatches describe battles around Dellville Wood and Longueval as the Somme offensive continues.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Carpathians
Hungary
Star
Petrograd
Paris
Verdun
Fleury
Letchitsky
Paschendally
Belgium
Aisne
Paezzy
Somme
Biaches
Lloyd’s
Algiers
Angelo
Evangelistria
Delville Wood
Longueval
War Office
German Africa
German East Africa
Bazentin Village
Dellville Wood
Waterlot Farm
Berlin
Albania
Rome
Posina
Corno del Coston
Invitations sent for Hughes nomination at Carnegie Hall
New York July 19 Three thousand invitations for a July 31 meeting at Carnegie Hall to deliver Charles E Hughes formal nomination are being issued by James B Reynolds secretary of the Republican National Committee. About 1 200 seats will go to George W Perkins for Progressive distribution. Theodore Roosevelt and W H Taft are named among invitees.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Carnegie Hall
Charles E. Hughes
James B. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
George W. Perkins
Theodore Roosevelt
W. H. Taft
First adult case of infantile paralysis in Toledo
Toledo records 17 confirmed cases as city epidemologist C F Mundy confirms Mildred Gallagher age 21 as the first adult victim. The outbreak prompts health officials to monitor spread and advise precautions.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Toledo
C. F. Mundy
Mildred Gallagher
Willis Wins Duty Camp Willis to Border by Tourist Sleepers
The 13,000 troops at Camp Willis will be moved toward the border in tourist sleepers for at least half the distance. Governor Willis said he aims to provide proper equipment and transportation to minimize hardships, and Senator Pomerene and congressmen secured assurances. The war department may furnish better transport than earlier urged, with tourist sleepers possibly used for part of the journey.
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Pomerene
Secretary of War
German merchant submarine Deutschland ready to sail
Baltimore July 19 The German submarine Deutschland sits unseen at her pier near Andre Street and Spring Garden. Captain Paul Koenig reports orders from the American authorities and crew shore leave is curtailed to allow rapid recall aboard on short notice.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Baltimore
Andre Street
Spring Garden
Paul Koenig
America
Algo
Loss of Let Now Numbered at 34 Victims Flood Toll Rises
Flood waters in the Carolinas and nearby states were receding as of July 19, leaving property losses estimated between 12 and 15 million dollars. The death toll reached 34 with potential for more, as drownings were tallied after the waters rose on Sunday in Asheville and surrounding areas.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Asheville
N. C
Carolinas
New York Sees 150 Percent Jump in Infantile Paralysis Deaths
The Associated Press reports a sharp rise in New York infantile paralysis during the 24 hours ending 10 a m. today. Thirty children died and 142 were stricken across all five boroughs, marking a 150 percent increase in both deaths and new cases in the last 48 hours.
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Associated Press
Mherald-Star
New York
New York City
Habeas corpus action dismissed in New York
The habeas corpus writ sworn by United States District Attorney H Snow to prevent removal to Washington over alleged contempt of the House was dismissed by Federal Judge Hand. Marshall was remanded to the custody of Robert B Gordon sergeant at arms of the House.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
United States
H. Snowden Marshall
Washington
House of Representatives
Hand
Marshall
Robert B. Gordon
House
Action Sustained on Discharge of NY Infantry Officers
The War Department sustained Major General Wood's action ordering Colonel Louis D. Conley and Lieutenant Colonel John J. Phelan of the 69th New York Infantry mustered out of federal service due to physical disability. The decision, reported from Washington, was released through the Associated Press to the Herald-Star on July 19.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Post Office
George W. McNeil
Pittsburgh
United States
War Department
Wood
Louis D. Conley
John J. Phelan
69Th New York Infantry
West Indian Storm Moving Northward Along Atlantic Coast
A West Indian storm tracking northward about 350 miles east of Charleston is forecast to potentially sweep the coast from Virginia to Maine if its current path and intensity persist. Gusts reach 64 miles per hour with strong northeast winds along the North Carolina coast and advisories have been issued from Wilmington, North Carolina to Boston.
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Washington
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Pensacola
Atlantic
Charleston
S. C
Virginia
Maine
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Wilmington
N. C
Bostor
Postmaster General Burleson Proposes Penny Letter Postage
In Washington on July 19 Postmaster General Burleson told the National Association of Postmasters that increasing second class mail revenues, cutting rural mail extravagance, and lowering rail mail payments on a new space basis could allow him to urge Congress next year to reduce letter postage to one cent.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Burleson
National Association of Postmasters
Congress
No Gas Shortage Expected In West Virginia Valley
T O Sullivan general manager of the Manufacturers' Light & Heat Co. told the West Virginia Manufacturers' association in Wheeling that there would be no gas shortage next winter. He noted over 100 new wells were sunk in summer, supplying gas into mains for the entire Ohio valley, a contrast to last winter when potteries faced gas cuts for private residences.
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T. O. Sullivan
Manufacturers’ Light & Heat Co
West Virginia Manufacturers’ Association
Wheeling
Ohio Valley
Sullivan
Four Die in Irving Avenue Outrage Sparks Chicago Fear
Crowds gathered near 320 Irving Avenue as Henry P. McIntyre killed four people in a mob attack and was slain with his wife. Police dispatched 50 officers to quell fears of race riots. Negroes were ordered to stay off streets to prevent further trouble.
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Chicago
Irving Avenue
Henry P. McIntyre
Lemon Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Infantile Paralysis
Cleveland man Geo Bauer promotes a lemon based remedy he says cures infantile paralysis in 20 to 30 minutes. He urges New York authorities to test the treatment on epidemic victims and Clevelanders to try it locally. He describes lemon slices applied to joints and armpits with bandages and a sweet oil lemon juice sugar internal mix given to children by age.
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Cleveland
Geo. Bauer
New York
Bauer
Daugherty Seeks Ohio Senate Seat On Tariffs and Peace Court
Republican state leader Harry M. Daugherty spent a Steubenville day campaigning for the U S Senate. He urged a world peace court and an American merchant marine to beat foreign competition, backed a high protective tariff, and opposed immigration revisions. He toured Northern Ohio counties and predicted a united Republican ticket in the fall.
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Harry M. Daugherty
Steubenville
United States Senate
Mr. Daugherty
Daugherty
Ohio
Can- Alliance
Massilion
Salem
East Palestine
Fast Riversoul
Lake Erie
Harry
Toronto Man in Gill Hospital After Fatal Shooting
Toronto man William Merkle, who killed Frank O'Brien, remains in serious condition at Gill Hospital after a failed suicide attempt. Authorities placed two guards on him yesterday and will keep strict surveillance until he recovers enough to be moved to the county jail. Merkle has not spoken about his motive.
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William Merkle
Toronto
Frank O'Brien
Gill Hospital
Merkle
O’brien
Grocers Picnic at Rock Springs Draws 600
A crowd of 600 enjoyed ideal weather at Rock Springs for the grocers picnic with more than a thousand attendees from the city. The excursion steamer Joe Fowler carried six hundred picnickers on the morning trip, and several hundred more joined the second voyage in the afternoon. The arranging committee lined up athletic events and families, while groceries and meat markets closed for the day.
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Rock Springs
Joe Fowler
Weather forecast for Ohio shows clouds and showers
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday in Ohio. Cooler, with probable showers on Friday in the northern portion.
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Ohio
Mystery Car Recovered In East Alliance
Police received a telegram from Akron authorities revealing that a stolen automobile abandoned since June 30 in East Alliance was left by a gang member after a wheel was broken during a theft. The car belonged to P A McKelvey of Detroit.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Alliance
Everett
East Alliance
Akron
P. A. McKelvey
Detroit
Safety fund debate as council weighs saloon tax bonds
City Safety Director James M Reynolds urged funding salaries for firemen and policemen, proposing debt certificates backed by $6500 due January 1 1917 from saloon licenses. The council faced election questions, budget hurdles, and stalled ordinances while committees handled paving, repairs, and street works.
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James M. Reynolds
Council
Zink
Finance Committee
Bueche
Zimmerman
Brown
West Market
West Adams Streets
Ninth Street
Safety Committee
Acme Street
Terrace Street
Geo. N. Henry
James Priest
Frank Feist
Adams Street
South Street
Ohio Valley Clay Co
City of
Steubenville
Lawson Avenue
Plum Street
West Market Street
Orchard Avenue
W. C. Brown
Rales
Market Square
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