Eastern Front again sees Russians launch fierce offensive
Dispatches from the eastern front report strong Russian attacks along Galician and Polish lines with Austro German forces retreating in places. Reports describe stubborn fighting near Tarnopol and Brody as Vienna concedes difficult progress against the Russians.
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A. P. A. Service
London
Sian
Warsaw
Gallicia
Miecis
Vienna
Brodyn
Tarnopol
Petrograd
British Destroyers Escort American Liner St Louis
Passengers aboard the American liner St Louis report two torpedo boat destroyers escorted the ship down the English Channel to west of the Dantes Rock. The escort was linked to D. A. Thomas, a British capitalist. his presence is said to be tied to wartime munition efforts for the Allies. The convoys stayed with the liner for two days and nights and departed only after the war zone was deemed clear. Attempts to interview the magnate or his secretary were unsuccessful.
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New York
St Louis
Liverpool
English Channel
Dantes Rock
D. A. Thomas
United States
St. Louis
Nome Celebrates Fourth With Splendor and Parade
Nome held a gala Fourth of July with a grand parade led by Jafet Lindeberg and Captain Martin of Fort Davis, a coast guard float with a life boat, various floats, and a Nome Brass Band. Citizens enjoyed speeches, athletic events, and patriotic exercises amid sunny weather and community support.
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Nome
Tucker
Jafet Lindeberg
Martin
Fort Davis
Coast Guard Service
Ross
Rowe Transfer Company
Dudge Tuckar
Sultan of Turkey Reported Dead Rumor Circulates in Athens
Athens dispatch says rumors of the Turkish sultan's death have circulated for two days. Some reports suggest truth while Constantinople denies it. Other dispatches credit the claim but say the Young Turks suppress details. It is known the sultan was operated on for gall stones several days ago.
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A. Service
Athens
Turkey
Constantinople
Sultan I
Morgan Out of Danger After Illness at Glen Cove
Physicians at J P Morgan’s bedside report the financier is well out of danger and expected to recover with no complications. Holt shows weak, sickly condition, while Minneola jail officials say the keeper cannot rise from his couch, delaying tomorrow’s preliminary hearing.
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Glen Cove
J.P. Morgan
Holt
Minneola
Billy Carlson Dies From Auto Injuries
Billy Carlson, driver of the car involved in the race tragedy that killed Mechanician Fransen, died yesterday from injuries suffered when his vehicle jumped the track. Carlson was a well known figure among western speed merchants.
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A. P. A. Servic Tacoma
Billy Carlen
Fransen
Carlson
Attention Recca Lodge Nos Meeting Notice
Lodge members are called to a meeting Wednesday evening July 7 at 8 p.m. for important business. Signed by Mrs R B Zehner, Noble Grand.
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CCA
R. B. Zehner
Admiral Tiraitz warns Germany on U S rupture risk
Berlin reports Admiral Oscar von Tirpitz warns Germany that breaking with the United States would boost Allied resources and worsen German difficulties. He questions continuing submarine warfare as it could drive the two nations toward renewed friction and rupture.
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A. P. A. Service
Berlin
Oscar von ‘Turpitz
Tag Zietung
Germany
United States
von Turpita
Bryan Pleads for Human Rights in San Francisco
Former Secretary of State Bryan spoke over thirty minutes at the Fourth of July exercises in San Francisco addressing The Meaning of the Flag and urging human rights citing Lincoln and Jefferson. A drizzle did not deter a large crowd gathered near his stand. The page also notes club meeting details and local ads for poultry and victrolas.
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A. P. A. Service
San Francisco
Belre
Bryan
Lincoln
Jefferson
Germans advance in West London fronts in July fighting
British dispatches report German forces making gains along the western front near Retin and LaFousee and recapturing ground previously held between the Chave and the Moselle. French bulletins say German detachment actions broke through at Arconne with French lines driven back and losses mounting due to counter attacks.
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Ra A
London
Retin
Paris
Eaaluat
Ypron
LaFussee
Chave
Moselle
Ment
Arconne
Anglo Californian torpedoed by German submarine in Queenstown
The Anglo Californian was shelled by a German submarine en route to Queenstown. The attack killed about twenty crew and injured many, but the vessel was saved by masterly seamanship and emergency actions aboard the ship. Survivors report limited warning before the torpedo fire.
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ALP
London
Queenstown
Betas
British Isle
Fom Montrail
Canada
Lave
Montenegro Mobilizes 10000 Men From U S In War Effort
Montenegro plans to raise 10000 citizens in the United States to volunteer for the war against Austria. Menalavich says first ships will depart Montreal within three days to transport the volunteers to Europe. He warns of a broad exodus as many more Montenegrins may follow to defend their country.
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Montenegro
United Stmcording
Japan
Menalavich
Europe
United States
Montreal
Fey
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