Allied Force Pushes Forward On Belgian Front Amid Weather Hurdles
British and French allies renew pressure along the French Belgian front with success at several points. Germans briefly reached British trenches near Monchy Le Preux Thursday night but were repelled by counterattacks. Allies regain ground east of Koertebor Cabaret and reoccupy St Julien, while German lines appear to weaken across the sector near Ypres. A mention of cucumber and rhubarb prices closes the update.
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Zimmermann Foreknowledge of Austrian Ultimatum Revealed
Washington reports show Germany knew of Austria’s ultimatum to Serbia hours before Belgrade delivery. Secretary Lansing confirms Berlin officials held full contents fourteen hours earlier, contradicting Berlin’s denial of foreknowledge. Newspaper urges subscription to Nome Nugget.
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Correspondent warns against optimism over Russian position
London dispatch to the Times cites a southwestern Russian front correspondent warning that despite military improvements morale remains fragile and disaffection grows as political factors change. He notes unrecognized authority in the Eighth and Eleventh fusion armies and rail workers striking amid supply concerns. Commencing Monday, July 23 the Board of Trade lunch counter will serve the best 50c dinner in Nome.
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Greece Proclaims Siege in Athens and Piraeus
Rome reports Greek government declares a state of siege over the Athica department including Athens and Piraeus. Authorities censor all news and observers expect major allied movement soon amid unclear motives and impending developments. Notice urges subscription to Nome Nugget for world events.
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Wilson Defends German Americans Loyalty in War Stance
President Wilson reaffirmed faith in German American loyalty to the United States. He said most German born residents support the government and war aims, noting few German arrested for pro German acts and citing wartime strain as a factor in conduct. He stressed loyalty despite broader tensions.
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Canadian Senate Advances Conscription
Ottawa August 4 The Canadian senate moved the conscription act to second reading ensuring passage in parliament and a likely law within the coming week.
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Petrograd Admits Retreat Continues On Front
The war office report from Petrograd admits continued Russian retreat between the Dniester and Pruth rivers and the Carpathians. Russians are described as retreating slowly eastward while remaining in contact with German advance guards.
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Mine Workers Move to Oust Union Agitators in Arkansas
Inter national President White of the United Mine Workers Organization orders drastic action to remove T. W. W. and other agitators from the Mine Workers union in the Arkansas district. Elite Baths, Billy Anderson proprietor, noted in the report.
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Armed Bands of Draft Objectors Terrorize Central Oklahoma
Reports from Oklahoma describe organized draft resisters terrorizing central districts. Deputies pledge to shoot, with clashes foreseen as groups of armed men loot farms, steal food and clothing, and threaten conscription. Government vows no tolerance for draft defiance and coordinated actions with Oklahoma authorities to round up the attackers.
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Germans Expected to Drive Toward Odessa from Danube Valley
Paris Aug 4 11 military experts foresee German forces pressing from southern Galicia and Bukowina toward the Danube valley with a view to reaching Odessa. Reports from Petrograd say the Russian front is stretched thin as German units concentrate near Kamnets Poklosk and along the Danube arc, aiming to exploit food routes and gain strategic depth in Bessarabia and the Black Sea region.
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Italian planes bombarded Pola naval station
A large squadron of Hallan airplanes bombarded the fortified town of Pola, the Austrian naval station at the Avteiatie. The war office statement says the airmen returned without injury.
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RACE DRAMA DREAM AT METRO SUNDAY NIGHT
A vivid Sunday night entertainment from Metro showcases Francis XN Bush and Beverly Rayne in Penning tons hob e a five act romance set in the woods. Jim Jeffries trains Bushman for a big scrap as the crowd expects a punchy, red blood show beginning at 6 30 sharp.
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Aiser Prepares For Triumphal Entry Into Tarnopol
Paris reports from Basse based on German sources that the Kaiser and Von Mackensen will enter Tarnopol, recently captured from the Russians, in a grand triumph. Germany expects wide attention as preparations mobilize for the event.
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Petrograd Thieves Make Big Haul
Six armed men three in disguise as soldiers drove to the senate building and overpowered guards stealing the famous silver statue of Catherine II and other antiquities valued at about one and a half million rubles.
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Disaffected Regiments Return to Front Prograd
The government announced today that disaffected regiments, likely withdrawn from the battle lines, are being returned to the front as consequences of measures taken against desertion and pansies.
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Fleet seeks new ships from American yards
The emergency fleet corporation will requisition all vessels over 2500 tons under construction in American shipyards. Construction will be completed with double and triple shifts to commission the ships as soon as possible.
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