Russian forces press German Austro lines near Lemberg and Kovel
Official reports from London and Petrograd say Russian troops under Letchitsky advance toward Lemberg and Kovel, destroying first line defenses south of the Dniester and forcing Teutonic troops behind the Stokhod. Both sides admit setbacks and continued Russian push in Volhynia and Galicia.
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London
Lemberg
Kovel
Volhynia
Letchitzy
Dniester
Tiumach
Turya
Rovino-Kovel
Stokhod
von Linsingen
Petrograd
Brody
Dniester River
Galicia
Great time for motorists in national touring week
Chicago reports the start of national touring week on August 6. Thousands of American motorists will hit the roads for a concerted vacation, promoting the see American first and see your home state first campaigns as families tour from Atlantic to Pacific to discover domestic beauty and rest.
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Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
Tillman Glad North Won
Senator Tillman of South Carolina hailed Union victory and urged Arlington cemetery bill. He said slavery was a curse to be destroyed for the South and the world to advance.
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Washington
South
Tillman
South Carolina
Arlington National Cemetery
Mob Wrecks Paper Plant in New York City
A mob wrecked the offices of the Italian newspaper I Progresso in New York demanding freedom for Carlo Tresca an I W W leader jailed in Minnesota. Tresca awaits trial in a deputy sheriff killing case from about three weeks earlier.
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New York
I Progresso
Carlo Tresca
Industrial Workers of the World
Minnesota
Tresca
Air Raid on Italian Ports Targets Bari and Molfetta
Austrian air raid hits Bari and Molfetta causing five deaths and twenty injuries. Minor damage reported at Mola di Bari. Official reports say the planes were high and some were fired upon by Italian artillery.
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Rome
Italy
Bari
Molfetta
Mola di Bari
Senate Approves Army Bill in 1917 Defense Package
The senate passed the army appropriation bill totaling about 318.97 million for the 1917 defense program, with total preparedness nearing 700 million after including naval funds. A $2 million relief fund for National Guard and regulars’ dependents was approved. an amendment granting border soldiers voting rights was vetoed. The military academy appropriation rose to 2.29 million, about 1.02 million more than the house allowed.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Weil Siiguekeee
Academ Oe
Taryes Army
Ana Eavy Gubaaney
House
Secretary of War
Military Academy
British Protest Against Boycott Moves to Foreign Office
Washington officials say President Wilson approved the protest against the British boycott. Acting Secretary Polk notes the document was prepared by the President and will be released Monday morning. White House and State Department officials hope Britain will adjust its stance in light of U S opposition.
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Washington
British Foreign Office
Polk
Wilson
White House
State Department
United States
Bliss to weed out guard dissenters at border
Maj. Gen. Tasker H Bliss proposes liberal release policy for guardsmen with dependents after inspecting militia camps in Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Michigan to reduce dissatisfaction and improve contentment among troops.
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el Paso
Tex
Tasker H. Bliss
War Department
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Michigan
United States Accepts Carranza Plan For Joint Commission
The United States accepts Carranza’s proposal for a joint commission to study causes of friction and issue recommendations. Acting Secretary Polk and Eliseo Arredondo concluded talks, and the note asks Mexico to approve and to set dates for a conference likely to be held in the United States. The arrangement may extend to settle other potential differences in advance.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Polk
Eliseo Arredondo
State Department
Aguilar
Joint Commission
United
Farm loan board nominees named for Rural Credits Act
President Wilson sent to the senate the nominations of four members to the farm loan board created by the Rural Credits Act. The choices are Judge Charles E. Lobdell of Great Bend Kansas Republican George M Norris Democrat of Philadelphia Capt W S A Smith Republican of Sioux City Iowa and Herbert Quick Democrat of Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Early confirmation is expected.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Farm Loan Board
Rural Credits Act
Charles E. Lobdell
Great Bend
Kan
George M. Norris
Philadelphia
All Trade Records Broken in U S July Trade
Washington reports foreign trade for July reached 2.198 billion dollars, a record value that underscores a strong expansion in imports and exports. The figure reflects broad gains across major commodity categories and trading partners.
Telegraphic Notes from Zurich July 81 German actions justified
Telegraphic notes report from Zurich and Berlin that German officials deem Fryatt's actions wholly justified under Germany's conduct. The notes mention German command decisions and an attempted sinking of a German submarine.
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Zurich
Berlin
Fryatt
Germany
Ger
Hughes Critics Democracy and Calls for Firm Policy
Charles E. Hughes outlined his presidential campaign platform criticizing the current administration on Mexico rights during war preparedness and international diplomacy. He urged firmness toward Mexico maintain American rights and national defenses while denouncing foreign plots and endorsing woman suffrage. He endorsed the Republican platform and accepted the nomination.
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Union News Service
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Mexico
San Domingo
Herrick
Paris
Alberta rancher sells 1243 cattle for 101304.50
The article details a Gleichen Alberta rancher who, after starting nine years ago, sold 1,243 cattle for 101,304.50. It notes December shipments of 217 steers at over 80 per head, and 100 head to Seattle at 70 each, with a 1,700 lb Alberta steer bringing 170 in Seattle.
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Canada
Gleichen
Alberta
Steeks
Seattle
Pincher
Spokane
United States
British Columbia
Carstairs
Calgary
Provincial Dept. of Agriculture
John Young
Sidney
Man
Department of Agriculture
Blame Sought in Blasted Black Tom Dock Blast
Warrants for murder and conspiracy issued against Albert M. Dickman Lehigh Valley agent Theodore Johnson head of Johnson Lighterage & Towing Co and Alexander Davidson National Storage Co superintendent over explosive storage blamed for deadly 25 million dollar munitions explosion at Black Tom Island docks. Johnsons firm reportedly lightered munitions from docks to ships in harbor.
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New York
Albert M. Dickman
Black Tom Island
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co
Theodore Johnson
Johnson Lighterage & Towing Co
Alexander Davidson
National Storage Co
Johnson
Carrancista and U.S. Troops Fight Bandits near Fort Hancock
Brigadier General George Bell Jr reports Carranza captain and eight soldiers aided U S troops south of Fort Hancock Texas. The bandits fled back across the Rio Grande leaving four dead while the engagement ends with allied forces standing firm.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Hancock
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Funston
Carranza
Rio Grande
Protest Against Beer Use of Barley in Germany
A letter to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg signed by 80,000 Good Templar lodge members condemns the waste of bread material in beer production. It calls for beer to be supplied only on bread tickets.
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Amsterdam
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Good Templar
Germany
Progressives to Meet in Indianapolis on August 3
A national conference of progressives will be held in Indianapolis on August 3, called by Matthew Hale of Massachusetts acting chairman of the national committee. The conference will decide if a convention should be called to complete the national ticket.
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New York
Indianapolis
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Result of Disobeying Orders in Cleveland Waterworks Disaster
Gustav C. Van Dusen, waterworks superintendent, testified at the city inquiry that nine men entombed in the west side tunnel died after disobeying his order not to enter the tunnel. He said he had arranged compressed air pipes to blow out gas before allowing entry, with the deadly blast costing nineteen lives.
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Cleveland
West Side Waterworks
Gustav C. van Dusen
van Dusen
Simplicity of the Fathers Admonishes Modern Host
Mrs. Everett M. Raynor of New York, president general of the Daughters of the Revolution, recalls a pre Revolutionary father who visited a provincial governor. A liveried servant prepared a luncheon with wine and carved fowl. The guest asked why the servant danced about and urged the chair for the three of them.
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Everett M. Raynor
New York
the Daughters of the Revolution
Easy Money
A dialogue snippet questions Jack’s role as a provider and his financial habits. The speaker asserts Jack can borrow money anytime he wants, implying reliance on debt rather than earned income.
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Jack
The classy woman wears well in simple garments
A concise reflection on elegance through frugal fashion, praising poise over price. It emphasizes style comes from confidence and fit rather than luxury labels.
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