Russia Offered Concessions by Germany in Peace Overtures
Petrograd dispatch reports Germany proposed a peace deal with Russia granting Galicia and Black Sea access in exchange for Russia allowing Turkish gains and not opposing ceding Egyptian territory. The Novo Vremya notes Germany would have a free hand in dealing with other allied nations before and after any peace.
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A. P. A. Service
Petrograd
Germany
Russia
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Novo Vremya
Russian Empire
Ger
Galicia
Black Sea
Turkey
Burton Discusses Foreign Situation in Seattle
Former U S Senator Burton arrived in Seattle and in a discussion on foreign affairs said the Mexican crisis could settle its difficulties, while warning the European theater may lead to more wars or a world-wide arms buildup turning the globe into a vast armed camp.
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A. Servis
Seatle
United States
Burton
Fierce Gallipoli Fighting Aims to Decisive Victory
A Hitylope dispatch from Athens reports continued Turkish assault failures on the Gallipoli Peninsula as Allies push trenches. Turkish casualties are estimated at 143000 since fighting began. A French cruiser bombarded Castelloroso island where Turkish troops had landed from a coastwise vessel. Over sixty shells hit an old monastery sheltering Turks.
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Athens
Hitylope
Gallipoli
Casteloroso
German Princess Sofia of Saxeneimer Details
A. P. A. Service reports German sources say Princess Sofia daughter of Grand Duke William Ernest killed herself after a quarrel over her wish to marry a young army officer on the eastern front. The man is said to be serving with German troops.
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Amsterdam
Sofia of Saxeneimer
William Ernest
German Army Predicts Peace by October
Amsterdam reports Berlin officials and an army directive claim the eastern war is nearly done and the west will follow. The order says peace is certain by October as German forces push toward Paris and England faces renewed pressure for its role in the war.
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A. Service
Amsterdam
Berlin
Octo
Uber
Paris
England
Germany
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Italy claims successes near Isonza in Tyrol clashes
Rome dispatches report Italian forces gained ground near Isonza and repelled Austrian attacks in the lower Tyrol. Italian aviators claim Austrians receive reinforcements as renewed assaults on Lucinico heights and Monfalcone plains area yield prisoners and substantial losses for Austria.
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A. P. A. Service
Geneva
Rome
Isonza
Luciniclo
Monfalcone
Tyrol
Border raids eased as troops guard the line
Reports from western districts say Mexican raiding has been checked and conditions improved. Several minor engagements occurred yesterday but no further demonstrations. General Funston leads a boundary inspection and foresees no more raids. Total killed and dying from wounds reaches twenty six.
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Browsville
Funston
Council Seeks Two and Half Million War Credit
Berlin reports the federal council has asked for a further war credit of two and a half million marks. The move comes as Berlin debates funding needs for ongoing military operations and defense measures amid the current conflict.
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A. P. A. Service
Berlin
Federal Council
Division Commander Killed in Battle Over Warsaw
Berlin reports Baron von Bleichroce, a German eastern front commander, was killed in fierce fighting over Warsaw. High ranking officers near death toll and slaughter described as among war’s worst. Evacuation of Russians marks brutal clash before Warsaw’s walls.
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A. P. A. Service
Amsterdam
Berlin
Baron von Bleichroce
Warsaw
Wilson Predicts No Further Action Needed On Border
President Wilson voiced optimism that the Mexican situation would stabilize without more steps. Brownsville reports say troops control the border and raids have ceased. Villa offers a three month truce with Carranza to enable peace talks while Carranza proclaims church lands restored to the Catholic Church nationwide.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Wilson
Brownsville
Villa
Carranaga
Republic
Carranza
United States
Mexico City
Carranga
Mexico
Mexican Territory
British Cruiser India Torpedoed Off Denmark Coast
Survivors report the British cruiser India was torpedoed by a German submarine off the west coast of Denmark yesterday afternoon and sank within minutes. Captain William Kennedy and 86 crew members are listed among the losses as the steamer Stefani Stee ran the coast.
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Christiania
William Kennedy
Steefan
Denmark
I Wife
Tipperary
French Reports Further Advances in Flanders Front
London reports the British lines advancing along the Flanders front amid heavy German resistance and gas attacks. The battle centers near Hooge as British and Belgian troops recapture thousands of feet of trench while Paris says Crown Prince forces push to break French lines around Vardun.
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Flanders
A. P. A. Service
London
Hooge
Paris
Vardun
Russians Withstand German Pushes On Broad Front
London reports indicate Russian forces are shifting to a defensive posture along a long front. Both sides claim Russian inroads near German-held areas and stubborn resistance by Russian troops in Courland against Bukow’s advance southeast of the city.
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London
Petrograd
Riga
Nieman
Courland
Buelow
Russian Army Trapped in Galicia by Austrian Advance
Vienna reports say the Russian force on Galicia's eastern border is hopelessly cut off and faces retreat or capture as Austrian advances seal lines of communication from northern and central Russia. The Russians reportedly rely on one remaining railroad for movement.
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P. A. Service
Berlin
Galicia
Vienna
Ager
Russia
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