Lens surrounded on three sides as Germans prepare to evacuate
London reports Lens in northern France is encircled on three sides and near fall after Canadian advance. British war office notes German forces blowing up buildings as they evacuate. Canadians halted German counterattacks and seized two thousand yards of trench, with Lens as a coal hub and northern front base. Special sale dresses and corset knitting yarn advertised.
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Lens
International News Service
London
France
War Office
Brtish
Douglas
Teutons
Somme
Germans Dash at Verdun Gaining First Trenches
Paris reports the German Army launched two separate assaults against French lines at Verdun and Champagne. Germans gained a foothold in Verdun first line trenches after a heavy bombardment but suffered a severe repulse at Champagne while the British pressed toward Lens.
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Verdun
International News Service
Paris
Lens
Ines
War Office
Champagne
Duma Refuses to Dissolve as Soldiers and Workmen Council Pushes
Reports from Pheprog rad on the Russian Republic describe growing unrest as the duma rejects dissolving itself at the soldiers and workers council demand. The council claims control over former duma functions, while the duma says it remains the legitimate voice of the people and will continue sessions.
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Pheprograd
Jane 2
Duma
Soldiers’ and Workmens' Council
Russia
Soldiers and Workmans Council
Greek government readies recall of ambassadors as war threat grows
Athens reports indicate a state of war and a probable recall of all Greek diplomats as Venizelos leads a new government. Officials note arming and shipyard activity under Allied oversight amid rising anticipation of formal wartime declaration and Greek entry into conflict.
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Special International Service
Athens
I'remier Venizelos
Venizelos
Russians Renew Fighting On East Front War Office Report
Petrograd news service says Russian forces renewed hostilities along the eastern front near Kovel and west of Katyk, with German gas attack attempts thwarted by a high wind. The engagements were not highly violent, suggesting limited offensive strength on both sides.
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Special International Service
Petrograd
War Office
Army Week Fails to Meet 70000 Volunteer Quota
The call for seventy thousand volunteers to join the regular army falls short with 63,701 men needed and only 313 enlisted yesterday. After five days the total recruits stand at 6,299, leaving little prospect of meeting the quota with only two days left in Army Week. The administration stresses efforts and support from regions missing recruits.
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Servic
Washington
War Department
Roosevelt
Body of Conrad Freed ing Found Near Hot Springs
The body of Conrad Freed ing, former territorial senator and councilman, was found near Hot Springs by Charles Nelson and Ernest Linboe after a winter search in Kongurok. He disappeared during a blizzard while returning from Serpentine Hot Springs to Taylor Creek with Mrs. Freed ing and her daughter.
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Kongurok
Conrad Feeding
Territorial
Charles Nelson
Earnest Linboe
Freeding
Taylor Creek
Serpentine Hot Springs
Spring Creek
United States
Wm. Wooster
Nelson
Lindbloe
Spe
Mir Preeti
Worster
French Lose Five Ships In Week Under Submarine War
Paris reports a moderate decline in French merchant fleet losses for the week ending June 24, with five vessels sunk by submarines. Total arrivals reached 1099 and departures 969 as calmer weather aided safer passage for ships.
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International News Service
Paris
Belgian War Commission Begins Pacific Coast Tour
The Belgian war commission now finishing its business in Washington will embark on a three week tour of the Pacific coast with stops in major western cities and additional visits to midwest towns. Members reported receiving warm honors and novel impressions of American hospitality during their stay.
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International News Service
Washington
War Commission
United States
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Dutch convoy aids merchant ships in Atlantic crossing
An American port report notes the Dutch man of war Lotay arriving soon after a Dutch merchant vessel. Officials refuse comment on convoy duties beyond stating a cruise. The incident supports claims Hollanders are guiding merchant ships through the war zone and may resist German divers.
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Lotay
Ture
Omcers
Atlantic
Brazil Revokes Neutrality Amid War Tensions
Brazilian leaders revoke neutrality after pressure from opposition to submarine warfare and German sinking of ships. The move comes as South American observers watch for Brazil to align with the Entente and possibly push other nations into the conflict.
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International News Service
RIO Jan Isdlian
Germany
South America
United States
National Guard to Be Regulars Amalgamated for Front Service
Secretary Newton D. Baker announced rapid progress in merging the National Guard with the regular army. Guardsmen will be mustered into federal service at multiple points and dispatched to southern camps for final front training as the guard reaches full strength.
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