Germans and Russians clash as Steel Division battles near Lutsk
A Russky Slovo report from Petrograd describes the German Twentieth Brunswick Steel Division engaging Russian forces near Vladimir-Volynski and Kiselin. After four days of relentless bombardment and repeated charges, the Germans suffer heavy losses and withdraw, while Russian casualties were also severe.
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President Wilson Returns From Detroit Speech at Salesmanship Convention
President Wilson arrived back in Washington after delivering remarks in Detroit the day before at the World's Salesmanship convention. He spoke to delegates on progress and American enterprise.
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Wilson
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Gets It corn remedy promises quick, painless relief
An advertisement extols Gets It as the sole effective corn cure. It claims two drops dry instantly, allow wearing shoes immediately, and removes corn cleanly. Imitations fail, with a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists or mailed by E Lawrence & Co Chicago.
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Chicago
French Force 1300 Prisoners in Two Days on Somme Front
Paris reports that in the last two days French troops have taken more than 1300 German prisoners south of the Somme. The Verdun area sees a German dawn attack from Fleury toward Chenois, brief French gains then counterattacks. Artillery clashes persist near Avecourt Chattancourt and mine craters northeast of Veho.
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Austrian cruiser sinks four British armoured patrol boats
Berlin reports the Austrian cruiser Novara destroyed four or five British armored patrol boats off Otranto road in the Adriatic. Only nine British sailors were rescued from the burning vessels as the Novara, a 3,384 ton scout cruiser, rescued the survivors. Paris notes French gains on the Somme including Hill 97 and control of the left bank from Feuillers to Flaucourt with Peronne in sight.
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Flaucourt
Peronne
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German air raid on Harwich reported by Berlin and London
Sayville reports two German naval aeroplanes bombarded English fortifications at Harwich. The German admiralty announced the raid for the night of July 9-10. Official British statements Sunday night and Monday confirmed the air attack with no casualties.
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Sayville
Harwich
Deutschland submarine threat noted by Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian calls the German submarine Deutschland a credible threat to the American navy. It recalls planned 3000 to 4000 ton subs, cites AE-2’s voyage, and says if the Deutschland’s crew are naval, she may be treated as a naval auxiliary. otherwise she could be a blockade runner to be stopped or sunk if she submerges.
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Dozen Undersea Traders Would Have Insignificant Effect
London July 11 The Daily Graphic says the Deutschland voyage shows German enterprise but leaves maritime situation unchanged and risks disaster high while submarines capacity to carry needed commodities is insignificant The Daily Express adds that even a dozen German submarines reaching America would not affect the blockade.
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Widow of Albert Hopkins Wins $40,000 Judgment
Mrs May Davies Hopkins widow of Albert L Hopkins president of Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co wins a 40000 judgment against Connecticut General Life Insurance Co in appellate court ruling. The insurer refused to pay after Lusitania sinking citing a war risk rider which the company had not recorded.
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
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Lusitania
Eaton Gets Three Months For Stealing A Bicycle
Tom Eaton was arraigned in court on Tuesday for stealing a bicycle from R. O Harris's store. He received a three months' hard labor sentence.
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