Russians Drive North in War Reporting From Front
Reported from Petrograd to Vienna claim Russia has captured more than 2,000 prisoners with guns and stores as they press into Galicia. Teutonic forces counter with heavy fighting north of Verdun and along the Sarny to Kovel line. German and Austro-Hungarian troops reported grinding the Russian advance, while cavalry moved to seize targets and push toward Lutsk amid persistent artillery barrages.
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Mrat Soc
Seaehess Sa
Vienna
Petrograd
Teutonic Army
Gener von Bothmeer
Galicia
Alno
Tensaians
Huwenburg
Wienwouth
Dvinste
Mannes
Tysilane
Mrauel
Garman
Berlin
T Toops
Blachen-Sopgcourt
Verdun
Betijn
Frultleas
Proidy Ridge
French and British Still Forward in Somme Actions
Paris reports continued Allied operations on the Somme fronts. French and British forces, with German counterattacks repelled, seized Marche Court and Marmeton in 32 minutes. Verdun and other sectors saw ongoing bombardment and artillery activity as enemy and Allied guns clashed, with intensified fire along the left bank and in the Boesische and Stren regions.
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Mameton
Somme
Verdun
Souville
Fuluin
Wood
Damtoup
Boesinehe
Strenstratete
Arman
Australians Claiming Better Of Struggle
The official war report notes heavy fighting on multiple fronts. Russian forces reportedly attacked along the Moldova valley and upper Pruth, with mixed success and severe casualties. Italian efforts in the Suena valley continued to push back Alpine troops, while southeastern theater positions remained largely unchanged.
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Vienna
London
Takewinaur
Riper
Moldova
Pruth
Dnister
Wueren
Lutske
Styr
Koll
Wnewiy
Avstrostiermam
Beranovichi
Suena
Cominc
Montegebra
Torres
Russians Master the Whole Triangle in Petrograd Dispatch
A despatch from Petrograd reports Russian advances and tactics in a strategic triangle, noting mastery and coordination among units. The report emphasizes decisive moves from the front as observers describe the evolving battle dynamics and command decisions shaping the eastern theater.
British Infantry Storm Trenches On Right Flank
British infantry stormed trenches on the extreme right, forming a ring of trenches near the Bojy De Trones wood and seizing 150 prisoners and several machine guns. German counterattacks were repulsed by bombardment and field guns as operations continued around Ovillers.
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Uermann
Hernatay Wood
Bojy de Trones
Arrose
Ovillers
Forces of Russians and Austrians clash on the Pripet front
Berlin reports on heavy fighting as Russian forces push toward the Styr and Pripet regions. Austrian and German troops withdraw to a new line west of the Stilp river, attempting to blunt Russo-Austrian advances near Kolome and the triangle of the Styr bend. Fresh Russian divisions arrive north of the Pripet marshes while Austrians strive to hold the Styr triangle.
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Eciarde
Berlin
London
Parkhorn
Pripet Marsh
Tredh Torges
Josse
Hostner
Sniester
Kolome
von Hothmer
Panter
Pripet
Styr
Kolk
Sometnes
British mood at home after new army action
London reports a guarded, mixed reaction as British civilians observe a week of war activity beyond trench stalemate. The populace remains calm yet skeptical, noting no dramatic breakthroughs or sensational news, while coping with wartime strain and shifting military expectations.
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London
Nanned Veturana
Germany
Uyog
Important Announcement on Price Rise for Tailored Clothes
For fourteen years we have served and kept high quality at 15 dollars. Due to rising raw material costs we will raise prices after August 31 to 17 dollars. We will continue offering standard tailoring at 15 dollars through August 31. This marks the institution’s policy change and new price standard.
Anglo French gains push Germans back on Somme front
Reports from the Anglo French front say forces fighting north of the Somme have captured Mardercourt after thirty five minutes of fighting with British aid. The British achieved a deep advance along a broad front while German offensives near Branovichi and Nikvel face steady progress toward key railway hubs in Bukowina.
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Verdun
Somme
Mardercourt
Risslaga
A Branovichi
Dam Readings Report Varied Water Levels Across Cities
river stage measurements from Wheeling to Pittsburgh and beyond show fluctuating levels. readings indicate 9 feet at some points and 4 to 7 feet at others, with several stations steady or falling under rain conditions.
Infant dies in Huntington amid NY poliomyelitis scare
Case from Huntington reports the infant Anislovan-non tha-old child of Mr and Mrs Albert Nace died of infantile paralysis on Monday. Physicians say they cannot find a connection with the epidemic raging in New York City.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Albert Nace
New York City
Neutral Commerce Policy Remains Unchanged In British Note
Analysis of an unofficial British note to the Foreign Office outlines continued enforcement of neutral commerce rules. It discusses tensions over emergency measures, the declaration of London, and U S positions on contraband cargo. The piece notes disputes on continuous voyage doctrine and the authority to seize ships and cargoes, highlighting ongoing Washington London communications.
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Thip Stow
Dw Bath
State Department
Mlapaich
London
Zamara
United States
Washington
Lon
Don
Personal notes from a small town social page
Clarence B Sparry visited Rikehie County Saturday afternoon to the four day event. John B Payne plans to attend Elkana iomil sheeting in Baltimore March to stay several days. Taylor Ward visited from Peel Tree Saturday afternoon. Henry Dermoth of Brown was here Saturday afternoon. Mrs A M Eidsvoll and Miss Catherine Talubonstely will travel to Wichita today to visit for a few days before returning.
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Clarence B. Sparry
Rikehie
Wong
Hughes Tyer
John B. Payne
Balmore Fonteht
Elkanaiomil
Taylor Ward
Peel Tree
Flenry Dermoth
Brown
A.M. Eidsvoll
Catherine Talubonstely
Witshita
Ess
Nfew Mays
Spokane murder case ties to Montana chase and missing Greene
Spokane reports a complex case linking a supposed murder near Callahan Creek in Montana to the disappearance and death of Dallas Greene. Authorities allege Greene’s killer used the journey to a cabin camp where his body was found in a thicket. The inquiry involves horse sales tied to Greene and findings near Pleasant Valley. Local families and relatives are mentioned in ongoing investigations and travel notes.
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Stid
Greene
Libby
Pallas Greene
Gonzaga University
Pleasant Valley
Mont
Greew
J. W. Greene
Troy
Callahan Creek
Mil Thenton
Roeder
Luck Miller
Paper Money Vote Decreed in Guaymas July
Reports from Guaymas indicate General Carranen issues a decree nullifying all paper money except the latest issue of the de facto government currency. The advisory comes as unofficial reports reach San Diego via radio.
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Guaymas
Mexico
San Diego
Calif
Carranen
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