British Victory in Second North Sea Battle Off Holland Coast
The Admiralty reports a second major sea clash between British and German forces off the Schaunen bank near the Dutch coast. British patrols, with light cruisers and small craft, engaged a German squadron in fog, claiming no British losses while several German ships were hit and the Germans retreated.
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James Whitcomb Riley Dies in Indianapolis at 63
Noted American poet and writer James Whitcomb Riley died at his home in Indianapolis aged sixty three. Born in Greenfield Indiana in 1849 he rose to fame through poems with humor and pathos. He toured as a public reader and his popular works reflected simple life themes. His funeral obsequies were held with widespread affection and public mourning.
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Mount Tamalpais Fire Rages as July Heat Sweeps Bay
Dispatches report a major forest fire burning along Mount Tamalpais near Sausalito, with flames advancing through July heat. Local crews battled the blaze as smoke spread over the San Francisco area, threatening nearby timber and brushland.
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Uncontrolled Fire Spreads Rapidly Amid Forest Sights
A fierce blaze on Mt Tainalpias expands under a strong wind as hundreds rush to the scene. Fire crews, forestry officials, and emergency units battle the growing forest fire with efforts to prevent spread beyond containment.
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Kaiser to Lead East Front Operations Directly
Berlin July 24: Emperor Wilhelm II will personally direct operations on the eastern front. He will confer with General von Hindenburg over the planned offensive against Tiga and oversee the staff’s preparations for the campaign.
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German torpedo fleet returns to base undamaged
Berlin reports the German torpedo fleet engaged on raiding missions along the English coast has returned safely to its base. The torpedo boats met a few British vessels en route but sustained no injuries.
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Berlin
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Senate committee backs Clark for supreme court post
Washington report says the senate committee recommended confirming Clark to fill the vacancy on the supreme court created by Hughes resignation. Clark would assume the role after the committee vote, pending full senate approval.
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Russians Capture Erzigan Near Turkish Frontiers
Erzigan a Turkish city on the Euphrates frontier is reported captured by Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas. The advance aimed at further territory southwest of Trebizond is described as making steady progress, opening access to a wide region as a result of the seizure.
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Heavy fighting on the Somme front as British press gains
London reports heavy combat along the Somme front with British advances in the Somme region and French actions south of the river. Berlin admits British penetration near Pozières but says gains are checked with regiments moved from Verdun to reinforce the front.
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Austria Draws Last Reserves as War Threat Looms
A Swiss-dated dispatch says Austria closed the border with Switzerland as Vienna calls up its last reserves to resist a Russian advance through Galicia and the lower Carpathians. Over 100000 reserves moved to Galicia recently. total field strength may reach 400000. The crisis risks threatening Vienna and Hungary’s capital.
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Asquith Seeks Two Billion War Credit
In Parliament premier Asquith urged a two billion two hundred fifty million war credit to sustain the war effort. He argued munition and war material production would cut costs by reducing imports, and said the total British war credits would rise to fourteen billion one hundred sixty million.
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London
Asquith
More Reward Offered for Bombist in San Francisco Parade
San Francisco July 24 additional sums raised the reward total to eight thousand dollars for the capture of the unknown bomber who killed and injured over fifty during the preparedness parade. The police department says a special bureau is formed to hunt the murderer Ben Lamborn is named.
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Turks Driving for Suez War Effort
Turkish forces press toward the Suez area as Allied reports claim stalemates and heavy fighting near the Sinai frontier with Turkish and Allied units sustaining casualties and continuing action east of the peninsula.
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Diver to Leave for United States Amid Schedule Delay
An unnamed diver is set to depart for the United States within a few days. Local observers note the Breen on Schedule has caused some unease but authorities say the vessel only faces a delay and will proceed as planned.
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Breen
Losses by Germans in two weeks of fighting
Russian war correspondents estimate German casualties exceed 52,000 killed in the last two weeks of a major Russian offensive near Petrograd. German troops fought with stubborn resistance, yielding ground only after heavy losses and many defenders were killed or wounded.
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Deutschland Still HARBOR Amid Uncertain SAILING
Norfolk reports the German submarine Deutschland remaining in harbor with no sailing announcement. Rumor holds depots may be delaying departure due to calm seas and presence of four funnel ships off the cape awaiting either Deutschland or sister ship Tremen. In Baltimore, Deutschland reportedly filled fresh water tanks signaling a possible night slip. wireless gear was sealed by customs, suggesting a prepared departure.
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