French Repulse Terrific Attacks in Somme Region
In war dispatches from Rome and London dates Aug 1, Allied and Central powers report heavy fighting across the Somme area. Germans assault French positions near Litons and west of Foureaux wood but are repulsed. Russian actions in Galicia and Volhynia are noted with German withdrawals and advances by Russian forces.
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Somme
River Avre
Foureaux Wood
London
Count von Bothmer
Galicia
Rome
Brody
Kogel
Vladimir-Volynski
Volhynia
Paris
Mag
Litons
French War Department
Sterlin
Cmen
Stakbod
Ave
Jacatinfe Petit
Petroprad
Vellekikuch- Ary
Teuronte
Kuyel
Gutak
Mo Rusae
Tohekhuydudenka
Monasterark
Germans Renew Furious Attacks North of Somme
German assaults continue with fierce drive as Allied lines hold near the Somme. German commanders report no gains after counterattacks in the last 24 hours while efforts to regain lost ground are described as halted by accurate fire and relentless artillery work.
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William
M ‘i Vitor
Somme
Coe
Brench
Germans Refuse Polish Relief Negotiations
Washington reports Germany rejected further talks on Polish relief due to British imposed conditions on food shipments from America to Poland. Germany notes favorable harvests may end Teller aid after October 1, and states its note to the U S was a final stance, citing occupied territories and war-time guarantees.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
America
Poland
Teller
Gerard
State Department
France
I Wilson
William
Trussa
United States of America
Relief terms shift on Poland and Lithuania crops
The article notes the impracticality of moving substantial landstatia from America to Poland by the relief deadline of October 1. It reports that negotiations continue to enable measures after October 1 116, aided by Poland’s agricultural sector and Uslog resources, with hope for a dispensable relief action due to favorable harvest prospects. It argues hardship in Poland and Lithuania stems more from Great Britain than the imperial government.
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America
Poland
Uslog
Lathuania
Great Britain
Seven Zeppelins Raid English Coast Venture
London reports indicate seven Zeppelins raided the eastern and southeast coasts of England last night, supported by aeroplanes. Observers saw aircraft returning, but details on bombs, damage, or casualties are sparse. Independent accounts claim one Zeppelin was heavily fired upon by searchlights and antiaircraft fire.
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London
England
German Proclamation Vows Enduring Fame in War's Third Year
Amsterdam reports Emper or William issued a Berlin telegraph proclamation to German forces promising continued victory in the third year of the war. He lauds loyalty, courage, and nationwide effort, pledging that fame will endure and urging perseverance toward victory despite Allied pressures.
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Germany
Amsterdam
London
William
Berlin
Gerpanys
Arma
Forelgn
England
Torres
Amu
Officer Killed by Jealous Husband on Texas Border
Major Matthew C. Boiler, a United States cavalry officer, was killed on the Texas border by H. J. Spannell who shot Butler and Mrs. Spannell after finding them together. The report reflects wartime sentiment and calls for continued resolve against Germany.
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Matthew C. Boiler Ie
United States Cavalry
Texas
H. J. Spannell
Butler
Spannell
Deutschland 5 to Leave For Return Voyage From Baltimore
Baltimore August 1 The German merchant submarine Deutschland, fully fueled and provisioned with a pilot aboard, remained moored at Locuat Potot Pier as final preparations were made for its start on the return voyage to Germany. Officials cited no official reason for the delay, noting tides and a strong adverse wind as possible factors. A departure was planned for this afternoon or this evening with the next high tide between 7 and 9 o'clock.
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Baltimore
Locuat Potot
Germany
Arrere
Deutachland
Steamship Clodmoore Fights Submarine in Mediterranean
Montreal reports Captain Charles Hunter states the steamship Clodmoore engaged a German or Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean on August 1. The ship fired one gun in defense, claimed to seriously damage the submarine, but only minor damage befell the Clodmoore. Several shells reportedly struck the deck near critical areas. crew were knocked about as shells broke on the vessel.
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Montreal
Arilah Kresmer
Genos
Thalyad & Daltier
Mediterranean
Bet Tatmander
Charles Hunter
T Wat Withble
Sla
Hunter
Beveral
Hughes backs federal woman suffrage in letter
New York August 1 Charles Hughes, the Republican nominee, declared support for a federal constitutional amendment granting women the vote in a letter to Senator Sutherland of Utah. The announcement drew mixed reactions from suffrage leaders and raised questions about campaign strategy as Atlantic City preparations and White House talks continued.
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New York
Charles B. Muphes
Hughes
Sutherland
Utah
Washington
Charles
Danie E. Chapman Catt
Frank M. Roce
Ring
National Womp's Suffrage Association
Wilson
Rfo
Mr. Hughes
White House
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
Goth
Atlantis City
Consveastonal Talon
West
National Committee
Muches
Mre Wughea
Thia
Jin
Aleo
Praleta Hughee
Colorado Springs
Calo
Preathot
Martin
National
Woman's Party
Muatteo
Fia
Matcht
Hert
America
Abe
Witon
General Bliss Ends Border Troop Inspection at Nogales
Major General Bliss has completed the inspection of Mexican border troops and reviewed the ramps of contingents from California Connecticut with a focus on Nogales area deployments plus Utah units in the region.
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Washimeton
Aug
Mian
California
Connecticut
Wwabo
Utah
Nogales
Auizum
Senate Debates District of Columbia and Flood Aid Funding
Resumed senate discussion on the District of Columbia appropriation with no unanimous consent for a 74 million dollar relief fund for southern flood sufferers. Army appropriation conference continued while the session was mooted for the day.
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Senate
District of Columbia
Huse
Turks 10 Fight Whim Germans Turks 10 Fight Whim Germans
Berlin dispatches report Turkish officers familiar in Lemberg streets and Turkish troops moved to the southeastern battle front. German commanders urge Umea to mount a counter offensive against the Russians, despite indecisive gains by General Urogtloff and aides amid heavy store expenditure.
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Berlin
London
Lemberg
Umea
Urogtloff
Jewish Daily Press Blast Injures Publisher’s Family
On August 1 two dynamite-primed lambs exploded under the Jewish Party press building. Publisher A. M. Liebling, a state witness in a labor conspiracy trial, said his family was threatened for testifying. Liebling and his wife and three children woke to blast near the building’s treasury. A watchman narrowly escaped injury.
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Peras
Whosy
A. M. Liebling
Tela
Seara
Labor
Lieblng
Hla Ifs
Grand Jury
Inter Tnion
Liebing
Allied Losses in Bomme Offensive Report
A German wartime dispatch claims Allied losses total up to 350000 officers and men in the Bomme offensive. It states the Brent Anglo French thrust advanced about 17 miles, with four kilometers gained, and notes French forces bore the heaviest share of combat. The memo emphasizes slow progress, massive casualties, and new fortifications built behind lost positions.
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Derlin
Bayville
Germany
Bomme
Brent
England
Verdun
Warships Lost by the Allies
Berlin reports Allied losses in World War I total 667000 tons up to June 3 with Britain suffering forty ships totaling 455000 tons and Entente vessels 30 ships at 162990 tons. Teuton ships accuse merchant fleets of swelling Allied totals while miners have raised 41000 for a labor temple project.
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Entente
Berlin
lenSy
Bayene
Saya
Agers Ente
Teutonia
Pehle
Cato
T He Erpetian
Tabor
Ogden Relief Appeal Urges Community Aid For Dependents
In a call to action the Ogden Standard urges local residents to support families of service members during wartime. Notable contributions listed include National Guard Benefit Fund fifty dollars monthly for twelve months, Dr Kanzler two dollars monthly for two months, Methodist Sunday School five dollars, Oracle Theatre five dollars monthly for six months, A W Nieck one dollar, C B Sears five dollars, and O A Parmley five dollars.
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Ogden
National Guard
Ogden Standard
Dr. Kanzler
Methodist Sunday School
Oracle Theatre
A. W. Nieck
C. B. Sears
O. A. Parmley
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