Russians Now Day's March in Hungary
Pacific News Service reports Petrograd dispatches stating the Russian offensive in Transylvania is progressing with additional forces crossing the Carpathians into Hungary through the Rovko pass. Officials say the crossing faced slight Austrian opposition and was successful. Russians march toward Delatyn pass and aim to penetrate Hungary soon, though a vigorous push may wait for better supply lines.
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Bremen reported entering Bridgeport in sighting reports
Pacific Tlaws Sice. Bridgeport July 19. The Bremen, the second German underwater liner, is reported entering Bridgeport. Messages from a local yacht club on the sound say the vessel is on its way and the light keeper at Providence reports sighting the vessel bound for this direction.
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Wilson Prepares to Renew Peace Efforts
Washington July 19 President Wilson believes a new chance for peace is near and will pursue a conference. Initial steps may come through Ambassador Lodge in London with American ambassadors in France Italy and Russia to follow similar lines. The aim is to secure a possible settlement if belligerents agree to a peace conference as intimated by foreign diplomacy.
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Polk Denies Rogers Statement Unauthorized
Washington July 19 Counsel for Polk of the state department declared that Rogers had no authority to speak for the United States on troop withdrawals. Polk said gradual withdrawal had been discussed but no decision on timing or conditions was made. The notice emphasizes Rogers exceeded his authority and severed ties to official policy.
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Turkish Submarines Sink Russian Transports Near Asia Minor
Constantinople Sul 19 The sinking of three Russian transport vessels by Turkish submarines near the Asia Minor coast is announced by the Turkish marine minister. One more transport was driven ashore while attempting to escape. The vessels were carrying supplies to Trebizond and surrounding areas.
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Germans Recapture Former Positions On Somme Front
London reports from the British telegraph say German counter assaults continue to try to recover ground won by the British in the past week on the Somme front. Heavy attacks persist through the night with limited success, and a German foothold is reported at Longueval. The French defend against heavy German pressure while counter offensives gain minor German positions as British forces hold newly won ground.
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House Approves 322 Million Post Office Budget
Washington reports the House passed a 322 million dollar post office department appropriation for the next fiscal year with no reductions. Democratic Club members are urged to assemble at George R. B. Grigsby’s law office on Sunday July 22 at 5 o’clock.
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Two steamers submarined in Mediterranean waters
London reports an official communique stating one Italian and one Greek steamer were sunk by submarines in the Mediterranean within the past forty four days. No motive given. crews evacuated in small boats. Underwater craft activity rises as reports of divers and sightings grow despite attempts to curb German operatives. Weather favors Teutons as patrols extend into the sea lanes with patrols along the channel.
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Senate Agrees 103 Year Naval Program
Pacific News Service reports that on July 18 the Senate approved the administration's three year naval program after a roll call. The plan includes adding sixteen capital ships, including ten new dreadnoughts to the Pacific coast, despite some expected opposition. The vote ended 41 to 20 against the supplementary measures.
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Wilson presses for passage of child labor bill
President Wilson demands Democratic leaders in Congress secure approval of the child labor bill. Southerners delay adjournment while efforts to pass the measure continue amid opposition and a potential final vote.
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Strike situation looks serious in Seattle
July 18 report states federal mediators failed to secure a conforming strike between shippers and longshoremen. Longshoremen refuse to discuss the settlement basis, angering local shippers and leaving little chance of an early settlement. Deadlock suggests a prolonged, hard fought confrontation ahead.
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Villa Reported Headed for Border From Chihuahua Battles
El Paso July 19 reports from Mexican commander General Trevino say Villa is alive and moving north through lower Chihuahua toward the American border. Villaistas are in force, having repulsed Chiranga detachments along the Sonora line, and Trevino warns Funston of a probable frontier attack if not checked.
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