Great Successes for Russians Rumored in British Capital
Allied reports in London speak of great Russian successes as the war moves into late phases with Petrograd poised as a focal point. German forces press a deep campaign toward Russia, while desperate engagements persist along the Dvina region and at Kovno as troops sacrifice heavily to seize key fortifications.
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Russia
Petrograd
Dvina
Kovno
London
Baltic
Armaiea Bunder
von Windenburg
Dyina
Riga
Dvinek
Movno
Warsaw
Petroprad
Horne
France
Polgiin
Dardanelles
Mhr Nn
Fra
Belgium
Darda
Prohlunt
Balkan
Germany
Bulgaria
Dardanelles May Bring Relief To War Struggle
London reports a hopeful view that pressing Dardanelles action could relieve the Russian front. Officials note Balkans pressure, Bulgaria’s balance of power, and Italian gains amid a wide war situation update. Reports detail city dispatches from Paris and London on naval, military, and economic moves affecting Russia and Poland.
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Balkan
London
Russia
Stock Exchange
Russian Exchange
Igday
War updates report Italian gains and Austrian counter moves
A French air raid Monday and Italian advances are described across Cadoreura and Garza plateau with claims of holding recently captured positions. Reports mention Italian gains near Meighis, cautious Austrian resistance, and small advances near Riga and Petrograd with rail routes noted as non insurmountable. Red guidance warns Petrograd residents of possible raids and a hostile cavalry threat to the capital.
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Tome
Garza
Wialie
Meighis
Caria
Riga
Petrograd
Red
Austro Germans Occupy Lukow Amid War Front Updates
Berlin reports Austro German forces have occupied Lukow as Russian troops retreat from the Warsaw salient. The war communiqué also mentions captured positions near Zantbrown and advances toward Androchow with railway bombings observed. Further operations include French losses near Argonne and Niemen, with enemy prisoners and captured munitions cited.
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London
Warsaw
Tkert
Ton
Figin
Zantbrownca
Wester
Argonne
Vienne-le- Chateau
Eemy
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la Habits
Niemen
von Jichhorn
Tivina
Banda
von Scholz
Gaz
Narew
Utis
Vor Gullwity
Zambrowa
Androchow
Titastok
Leobold
Tavaria
Muchawka
Lukow
von Mackresen
Parazen
Rheinisn
Bavaria
Zweibruecken
Nangy
Petrograd Sees Hard Time Ahead in War Outlook
A chaotic rough OCR reads of Petrograd war analysis compares current danger to Napoleonic invasions. The piece argues Russia’s position is precarious, Moscow’s defense hinges on a delay and critical political center remains contested, with foreign pressure and military mobilization shaping future prospects.
Russian Shortage Inquiry Opens Over War Supplies
London reports a con cussion of inquiry appointed by the Daily Mail Petrograd Correspondent to probe charges against General V. Soukhomirovit and others over a munitions shortage affecting Russian army operations. Soukhomlineff resigned June 26, with unofficial reasons tied to supply failures.
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London
Daily Mail
Petrograd
V. 4. Soukhomirovit
Perrin Denies Police Story In Bank Robbery Case
Cedar Rapids authorities say Perrin confessed to robbing Cedar Rapids National Bank of 20070 but later repudiated the claim and was re arrested. James Cagney of Chicago is named as the loan source and aid was sought from Chicago police. The case hinges on Cagney’s statements and Perrin’s continued denial.
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Seder Rayide
Ans
I Perrin
Formor
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Len Perrin
Gageny
Iain
Chicago
ABC
Peerless
Alder Cageny
James Cageny
Cageny
Jamesay. Cagney
Meerlens V. Belt Company
Leo Perrin
Iowa
Perrly
Cedar Rapida National Bank
Vagney
Venizelos Bagh in Athens Amid Political Shifts
Athens reports former Greek premier Venizelos resigns from public life amid royal tension and policy shifts. His Liberal party, triumphant in June elections, faces internal strain as King Constantine’s stance influences leadership and future maneuvers. The scene unfolds as Parliament opens and comments swirl on Hungary.
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Landon
Aotine
Venizelos
Freece
Canatin
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M. Mtndaelog
Nik
Mfe
Dla
Hie Party
Welens
Vibarals
Wilson Confers With Lansing on Pan American Talks
Washington Aug 18 President Wilson conferred with Secretary Lansing on Mexican affairs. Details of the New York Latio American diplomats meeting were provided to the president. Officials stated the peace plan seeks no force against Mexico and cautions measure to protect foreigners are precautionary. Carranza denies outrages and Argentine and Pan American responses are reported with varied positions. Villa signals willingness for peace while avoiding provocation.
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Willem Art
Lansing
Longs
Dietails
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Latie Ameri
Tyeh
Whitty House
Chie
Factiona
Tealers
Maxive
Teregraph
Mall
Menteo
Mexico
Bradleshipe
Vera Cruz
Tere
Beno
Epretary Lanning
Carrannn
Feria
Carranza
Guneral Carranza
Vera Oriy
Wnahington
Foreiguera
Isdiation
United States
Ang
Villa
FI Paso
Sharer
Scott
Calonial
Gene Carranua
Senor Mnrature
Araonlinn
Ty Carranga
Tereapiltle Hives
Carranza pRemryania
Pamuraneos
Tayally
Keelved
Secretary Daniels Reports Navy Conditions In Vera Cruz
Washington Aug 18 a full report on conditions in Vera Cruz was requested by Secretary Daniels today. No new anti foreign demonstrations were noted. Commander McNamee of itsquint Sacramento may have sailed for New Orleans tonight. The Atlantic fleet will drill in southern grounds about August 3 per routine plans.
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Vera Ormn
Daniels
McNamee
Sacramento
New Orleans
Sumlay
Atlantic
Navy
Aulatic
Freight Crash Kills and Injures Railway Passengers
A freight train derailment near Ogivat on the Calamiia line caused a collapsed bridge and multiple injuries. Among the dead is Mrs Thorny Nett, wife of Dearry Hake, with several others fatally or seriously injured as rescuers work at the scene and authorities investigate the cause amid heavy mining and transport activity.
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Rowe
Eddy
Fhete Fapute
Ogivat
Sautieetem
Calamiia
Excavatontolla
Codie Polit
Treight
Saul Choy
Bat Ander Tod
Den
Logan Hollis
Wekaway Gory
Parner
Margaret Aromlars
Tharil Siftane
Vhail Mitehell
Sterling
Thorny Nett
Deary Hake
Attacks by Antlan Army Against Austrian Fronts
A dated military communique reports Antlan forces countering Austrian assaults on August 9 and 10 along the Cadera and Monte Meditta sectors. Artillery exchanges, wire entanglements, and night assaults are noted, with Allied infantry initially gaining ground before heavy artillery repelled further advances.
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Via Pais
Antlan
Cadera
Ming
Sexton Valley
Fonts Des
Freikoldl
Curnia
Ac- Mont
Monte Meditta
War Department seeks data on ammunition plant capacity
Washington August statement says War Department contemplates no immediate purchases of war supplies. It notes that most US plants are taxed to their capacity and that General Inquiry will assess expansion needs and reliable sources of supply for any possible emergency. The plan aims to strengthen national defense through evaluation of production facilities and potential temporary scaling.
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Washington
War Department
la Rowe
Ptilelata
Haiti votes to elect new president in 10 governable race
Haiti chose a new president with Hart an Teinga leading after a nationwide vote. A large plurality secured by Hart at roughly two thirds of the total, as Dartiguennye and other candidates trailed with scattered tallies.
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Hart An Teinga
Atth
Dartougonaym
Hs Blerted
Dartiguennye
Saxonhours Canyin
Rimi Thozan
Tip
Horatie Noho
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