Russian retreat at a standstill alters Baltic front
German reports from Berlin say Russian retreat in Baltic provinces stalls as heavy counterattacks hit. Russians counter along Vistula while German forces slow northeast advance near Shavli and Narew. Warsaw fall deemed likely as evacuees flee the city ahead of capture.
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Berlin
Sayville
Baltie
Mityu
Shavli
Buelow
Riga
Vistula
Lindenberg
Narew
Asquith Declares War A Test Of Endurance
London July 29 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that the war has become a contest of endurance likely to continue for some time. He said the British army is well developed and equipped and that the empire is positioned to carry on indefinitely with provisions to ensure the army can emerge in triumph.
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P. A. Service
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Nug- 11
German Secret Makes Air Ships Invisible
Amsterdam dispatch says the Cologne Gazette reports Germany has a secret to render airships nearly invisible using cellon. The method allegedly makes vessels undetectable at 3000 feet and could heighten Zeppelin usefulness amid aerial warfare.
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A. P. A. Service
Amsterdam
Cologne Gazette
Germany
Ger ard presents Orduna note to Berlin foreign office
The American note of inquiry on the Orduna sinking was presented to Berlin’s foreign office by Ambassador Gerard last evening. This marks U S diplomatic action following the liner’s loss and outlines the inquiry scope and next steps.
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A. P. A. Service
Berlin
Orduna
Foreign Office
Gerard
Warsaw held out as Polish forces stop German push
Petrograd dispatches report a shift in tone with officials believing the fiercest phase of the Poland and Baltic crisis has passed. Russians counterattack along the front with punter raids and slight gains while Germans suffer heavy losses defending key rail lines near Kholm. Germans appear blocked from capturing Warsaw as the battle line stabilizes.
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A. Service
Petrograd
Gen- al
Poland
Baltic
Kholm
Warsaw
Becker’s Wife Seeks Governor’s Help to Save Condemned Man
Albany July 29 Mrs Becker plans a late night trip to Poughkeepsie to personally urge Governor Whitman to commute or stay the death penalty for her husband. Public sympathy rises as lawyers prepare one final tactic, details unrevealed.
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Albany
Becker
Pough- Scepsie
Whitman
Whitman says no interference in Becker case
Governor Whitman announced he would not interfere on Becker’s behalf and the law would run its course unless something unexpected developed. The remark came during a Beacon report from N July 29 in a service update.
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Beacon
Whitman
Becker
German Chancellor and American Ambassador Meet in Berlin
Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and American Ambassador Gerard conferred after a prior meeting with the Kaiser. Officials indicate the discussion touched the latest American note. Germany reportedly will not concede freedom of the seas but will consider American demands on other points.
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A. P. A. Service
Berlin
von Bethman-Hollweg
Gerard
Imperial Palace
Germany
United States
High Seas
Submarines Sink More Vessels Off Suffolk Coast
London July 29 reports from the Admiralty show German submarine activity remains high with several more British and neutral ships added to the fatalities in the last twenty four hours. Most victims were sunk off the Suffolk coast though details on lives lost are not disclosed.
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P. A. Service
London
Admiralty
Suffolk
Carranza Chronicles Victory Over Mexican City
A dispatch from General Carranza reports his forces captured the city of Hachuaca as his army is reorganized and fully equipped. The oval junta believes Carranza will swiftly crush opposition, while there is no sign yet that the United States will take a decisive stand in the Mexican situation despite ongoing claims.
German Sailors Discharged From Minnesota Before Vladivostok Sail
Seattle July 29 The chief officer and several German crewmen on the steamship Minnesota were discharged from service shortly before the liner sailed for Vladivostok today. It is reported the vessel carries a large supply of war munitions for Russian forces.
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A, P. A. Service
Seattle
Minnesota
Vladivostok
Allies Make Gains on Gallipoli Peninsula
Athens dispatches state the Allies maintain a steady offensive on Gallipoli with Turks retreating toward the east. Transports arrive daily bringing large reinforcements as the Allied fleet readies renewed attacks on sea defenses and pushes the Turkish defense back.
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Gallipoli Peninsula
Mitylene
Italians Lose Big Battle at Plocken Pass
Sayville reports from Vienna describe the battle at Plocken Pass in western Carinthia where Italian forces failed to break Austrian defences and retreated after about 1500 losses and seven machine guns. Heavy artillery presses south of Trient while Italians push west of the Tsona and face staunch checks. Rebels in Tripoli surge as native forces rally against the Turks, with uncertain support.
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Berlin
Sayville
Vienna
Plocken Pass
Carinthia
Trient
Tsonaa
Tripoli
French Lose Ground in Lower Alsace Front
Berlin reports heavy fighting in Upper Alsace with French waning ground along the front. German forces claim control of miles of enemy trench lines as Lingekopf Schrattmannel and Tarrenkopf change hands after fierce battles with heavy losses on both sides. The artillery remains intense around Arras Forries and East Dunkirk as savage assaults press near Vere Hulsed.
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Berlin
Sayville
Upper Alsase
Lingekopf
Schrattmannel
Tarrenkopf
Arras Forries
Dunkirk
Vere Hulsed
Submarine actions spark British pressure for protection
German submarine activity disrupts British fishing fleets with daily losses. Five British vessels and one French ship sunk in two days, including a submarine destroyed near the Dardanelles while entering Marmora. Reichstag set to open August 19.
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Finlish Isles
Dardanelles
Marmora
Roosevelt Denounces Pacifists at San Diego Exposition
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to a large crowd at the Exposition in San Diego on July 29, denouncing pacifists and urging military preparation. He said the country should be ready to defend itself if involved in war, and pledged that he and his four sons would be among the first to defend the nation.
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JA. P. A. Service
San Diego
Theodore Roosevelt
Fair Grounds
Roosevelt
Hoffman House Dine and Dance Event Promoted
Special Sunday dinner at Hoffman House with family dining room and home made bread. Mrs Ginnan prep. Music and dance Saturday night at Eagle with admission one dollar.
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Mrs. Ginnivan
Eagle
Weather Summary For Local Area In Clouds And Wind
Cloudy weather with a maximum near 52 and minimum about 47 degrees. Barometer at 29.97 inches. Light south wind around 10 miles per hour. Reports reference the steamer La Touche and Lemen Bree in harbor.
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Victor
la Touche
Lemen Bree
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