Russian forces hold eastern Galicia battleline gains
Russian troops press the eastern Galicia front driving a wedge between Stanislau and Halicz, capturing villages and over 1,000 prisoners along with three field guns. The thrust deepens the Teutonic gap, threatening Halicz and an advance toward Lemberg while Austrian German reserves counterattack.
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Komiloff
Galicia
Stanislau
Halicz
Lemberg
Korniloff
Unis
Firat
Petrograd
Teutons
Lomnica
Breezany
Berlin
Lomaica
Riga
Dvinsk
Smorgon
Aisne
France
Chemin-Des-Dames
Cutsel
Hurtebise
Dragon
Haig
Belgium
Messines Ridge
Oosttaverne
Wytschadte
British Advance Near Wytachsete and Ypres Fronts
The report describes a nighttime raid east of Onasttayerns two miles northeast of Wytachsete with a successful capture of prisoners. It notes Austro German forces retreating as Kornilov’s offensive in eastern Galicia continues, capturing villages and over 1000 prisoners, plus field works, mortars, and machine guns.
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Tondon
Onasttayerns
Wytachsete
Ypres
Cominas Canal
Petrograd
Kornifor
Galicia
Teutons
War Office
Somalca
Siz
Stanislat
German Center Leader Urges Peace Speech Aim
Copenhagen July 1 A German article from Der Sinn makes Herr Essberger, Catholic Center Party leader, urged to abandon the subpar campaign and proclaim a peace program without annexations or indemnities. The taaberity to the telchstag has delayed.
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Catholic Center Party
Copenhagen
Deriin
Herr Essberger
German Centrist Leaders Confer in Vienna Sparks Reform Push
German Centrists met Austrian aristocrats in Vienna to discuss political alignment. Following their return, Clerical leader Matthias Erzberger faced renewed opposition to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg as South German Liberal papers abandoned Pantherman policy and pressed for democratic reform.
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Ceiale
Copenhagen
Ft 43
Germany
Telchstar
von Nethmann- Hollweg
Socratios
Wonstsche Zelttme
Chanos
Raichstag
Fon Chanen
Hamburg Freemiblatt
Tertemdag
Tha Retchatag
Zotuch
Vienna
Matthias Ercberger
Reichstag
von Nethmann-Hollweg
Nednchener Noteste Nachrichten
Ihis
Bill 10 fix the guards status
Washington July 16 federal militia board arranging transportation of the national guard mobilized for active service August 5 per proclamation by President Wilson units to be organized into sixteen tactical divisions and sent to camps before France the clause discharges forces from their militia status two increments July 16 and 25 call many units federalized mobilization August 5
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Washington
Federal Militia Board
Uve
Dent Wilson
France
Belgians In Portland Visit Shipyards and Yards
Belgians diplomatic commissioners to the United States arrived in Portland by special train and were taken on tours of lumber yards shipyards and the Columbia River highway. Governor James Withycombe and Mayor George L. Daker led the Portland welcome as the delegation expressed interest in naval shipyard efforts and wartime industrial work.
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Portland
Ore
Betham
United States
Columbia River Highway
James Withycombs
George l. Daker
Tear Producing Gas Used by Police in Paris
Dispatch from Paris July 10 reports tear gas used by police to subdue a deserter named Thouin during a pursuit at his apartment. Thouin shot himself as police pressed entry, dying shortly after. The incident occurred as officials and representatives from local commerce groups observed events at Forest Hall and planned a public reception then headed to San Francisco.
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Paris
Forest Hall
Thouin
Colombis
San Frencisco
Fighting Food Control Bill May Pass Without Cloture
Washington July 10 faced renewed opposition as the administration food control bill, with strict prohibition provisions, faced amendments. Senate leaders met to craft changes to avoid unconstitutional price im position on distillers and to sidestep the need for a cloture vote. The Democratic steering committee discussed recommitting to fix amendments and exclude certain products from government control. Postmaster General Murrram joined talks causing some dissent among senators, yet leaders still hoped for agreement and possible unanimous action without the cloture motion.
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Washington
Administration
Senate
Sen- Mors
Prembers
Smoot
Agriculture Committee
Pavernment Control
Murterron
Germans Again Meet Defeat on French Front
Paris July 10 The German assault on the Aisne front last night failed again the war office reports. A strong attack on French positions at Hurtel Bise monument and the Dracon was repelled. The attacking waves suffered severely and were unable to reach the French lines. Local attacks at Laffourmill Altten Corbeny Courcy and Aubertus were unsuccessful with the French taking contras.
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Paris
War Office
Hurtel
Bise Monument
Laffour Mill
Altten
Corbeny
Courcy
Aubertus
Pria' Ontrs
Military honors for U S aviator in Paris funeral
Paul J. Oeborne of Montclair New Jersey died of wounds while serving with the American ambulance. He was buried with military honors in Paris with General A Caraver paying tribute. In London, President Poincare conferred the Legion of Honor on W D Poland, director in Holland of the American Commission for Relief In Helium.
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Paris
Paul J. Oeborne
Monclair
Ni J
A. Caraver
Fandy Ode Fame
London
Poincarer
France
Cross of Chavalier
Legion of Honor
W. D. Poland
Folland
Commlasion
Helxium
Western Army Near Peking and Chang Haun Reward
July 10 report from China details General Taso Kun close to Peking with Chuan Chikweln’s forces southeast of the capital. A $100,000 reward is offered for Chang Haun dead or alive. Treks move toward Lang Pang, imperial palace bombing by republican planes continues, and foreign reinforcements arrive. Troop trains between Peking and Tien Tam operate under search.
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Tering
Taso Kun
Chin
Chuan Chikweln
Cap Ital
Nahan
ChLt
Pontdan
Chang Haun
Peking
Tien Tam
Lang Pang
Lang Chi Chao
Tuan Chi Jul
Thi x
Changsun
Imperial City Shelter and Temple of Heaven in flux
A dispatch from Washington reports measures around Nanking and Peking. General Fear Kuo Chang is named president and Tuan Chut Jul premier, with plans to exile the imperial family under surveillance. Chane Hous in Peking seeks guarantees for personal safety amid turmoil. The Temple of Heaven and vast imperial city face upheaval as reforms unfold.
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Washington
Nanking
Fear Kuo Chang
Tuan Chut Jul
Teklag
Chane Hous
Peking
Explosion at Mare Island Navy Yard Triggers Strict Censorship
Strong guard surrounds the Mare Island navy yard after a powder magazine blast injuring thirty one. Federal and naval investigators probe cause while forbidding discussion. Marines patrol land and boats guard the channel. entry and exit restricted for naval personnel.
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Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Feder
Mare Island
United States
John W. Prenton
San Francisco
Navy
Harry George
Thi City
Government urged to control newsprint supply
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to grant power to seize control of newsprint production and distribution to relieve the printing trade crisis. It warned price manipulation by manufacturers risks heavy harm to publishers and the public, and called for a fair supply price tied to production costs and a reasonable profit.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Department of Justice
Norwegian Ships Sunk in German Submarine Action
A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports that the Norwegian steamships Henrik and Lovvakken were sunk by German submarines. All crew were saved. The airship Victoria III was also sunk while en route to the United States, with one lifeboat lost containing several crew members.
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London
Henrik
Lovvakken
Copenhagen
United States
Lont
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Alfred Zimmerman
William
Herr Erzberger
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Gustav Erresemann
Philipp Renelsenesa
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Aisne Front
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Elihu Reet
Ila
New Democracy
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Hsun
Tuan Chi Jui
Then Tain
Fenx Kuo Chunk
Chang Waen
Suchow Fu
Renarte
Teking
Ats
Vung Ting
Tien Tsin
China
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Tien Tolo Haa
Feng Tal
Hsun Withdeawa
Chiwea
Linwo Walmesh
Tho Tain
Temple of Heaven
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Chane Meun
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Mare Tsu
Charnel
Fay
Borton
Imperial City
Wisop
Benevolent Loyal Troops of the Republic
Protective Order of Elks
Iba
Isltween
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