Allied and Central Powers Battles Across Albania and France
London reports Sir Eric Geddes notes fewer submarines as mines tighten. Italian troops push in Albania with Berat as a target while Austro-Hungarians fall back near Berat and Skumbi. French capture Corey and St Pol farm. British improve positions near Villers-Bretonneux. air superiority cited for British. Austrians retreat in Albania as French and Italian actions continue on multiple fronts.
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Berat
Associated Press
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Aisne
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Chateau Thierry
Herat- Gierl
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Lake Dehrida
Coal Production Report Shows Historic Fortnight Output
New York July 14 coal production for the fortnight ending June 45 was the nation's largest ever, per A H Smith eastern railroads regional director. A decline followed due to reduced car supply from sluggish coal movement, with 990 379 tons loaded in four weeks ending June 22 vs 9 25 tons previously.
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Reconstruction Division Led by Dr Frank Bilings
Dr Frank Bilings heads the reconstruction division of the attorney general's department. The unit is busy erecting and remodeling buildings and training workers to care for and aid crippled soldiers.
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Frank Bilings
Aureon General's Department
Cripp
Militarists Ready to Finish War with Allies Says Paris Dispatch
Paris reports say the resignation of Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann was decided at a headquarters conference attended by the emperor, the chancellor, and Admiral von Hintze. Von Hintze’s appointment is seen in German papers as a Pan German pivot under military control. In the Reichstag the Socialists blocked a war credit vote until foreign policy plans were explained.
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D'Homme Libre
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Holland
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Reichstag
van Hintze
Whomas
von Kaellmann
Siberians Seek Repudiation of Brest-Litovsk Treaty
London July 14 The new Siberian government aims to repudiate the Brest-Litovsk treaty and establish an autonomous Siberian republic, according to a statement to the Windward reporter of the Nichi Nichi Shimbun via a dispatch to the Daily Express. It also proposes sending troops against Germany and recognizing Russia’s national debt.
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Brest -Thtovsk
Siberia
Windvosto
Nichi Nichi Shinhon
Okie
Dmily
Exzprogs
Germany
Ruceia
Special Holiday Honors American Troops in York
York observed a special holiday in honor of American troops with a parade through the streets. Americans were received at the Guildhall by the lord mayor, the archbishops of York, and General Sir John Maxwell, commander in chief of the northern command.
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Northern Command
Austrian Losses Heavy in Recent Offensive Report
Italian Army Headquarters reports from Austrian and Hungarian prisoners indicate Austro-Hungarian losses in the recent offensive were heavy, with figures showing 254,090 killed or wounded and 45,997 captured in Austria. The report also notes the crop damage in Austria.
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Preaz
Austria
Asquith Praises Wilson At National Liberal Club Dinner
In London on July 11 former British prime minister Herbert Asquith lauded President Wilson's war leadership and support for a postwar league of nations at a National Liberal Club hospitality dinner for American officers. He praised Wilson as a steady guide, likening him to Washington and Lincoln, and hailed the American effort in England. The address followed tribute from Vice Admiral Sims and Major General Diddle, noting American troops stationed in Britain and end of the submarine menace.
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Herbert W. Asquith
National Liberal Club
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Slms
Diddle
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Asauith
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Washington
Lincoln
Wilran
Ames
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League of Nations
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Jnd
Two Soldiers Hurt After Train Wreck Near Wadley
Ten soldiers were injured when a troop train wreck occurred near Wadley in Shreveport, with Cor poral T. Houston from Caldwell Texas and Private Joseph Allen of Tatum Texas reported in serious condition. Surgeons noted internal injuries as officials investigated the incident.
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Shreveport
Wadley
T. Pouston
Caldwell
Tex
Trivate Joseph Allen
Tatum
Sweden protests German policy in Sweden and Baltic provinces
Stockholm July 1 Officials from Sweden and government representatives protested to Germany over its policy and occupation in Baltic provinces. The American minister Morris presented a copy of a declaration condemning German actions, including military occupation, suppression of free speech, and forced pro German propaganda. The declaration argues Germany prizes control, with disarmament of locals and German residents silencing opposition. It notes German troop influence, suppression of presses, and alleged food rationing affecting natives while Germany gains double rations.
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Ress
Trenty
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Mus
Primencat Pythoutina
Bandits Roar Through Paola Train Robbery Resulting in Wounds
Bandits held up a Missouri bound passenger train south of Paola Kansas near the Marlins des Cypnes river, forcing the engineer and fireman to uncouple cars and steal mail and express cars. Three crew members were wounded. one passenger injured. Jewelry valued around $50 was reported as the only valuables taken. Police pursue the bandits as the train continues on toward Galveston Texas.
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Ainitior
Woesong
Oklahoma
Parker
Wan
Galveston
Texas
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Perit M.A. Alovenson
Osawatone
Downs Hun Plane Early In Career
Thut, John MacArthur, formerly of Wilmington Delaware, is named in a Pershing communique for downing Tuncheplang in his first month. A robbery on a train was reported, with masked bandits. local guards mobilized by car as details emerged from Kansas City observer Jauvey Noakes.
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Pershing
White Soldier Is Executed at Camp MacArthur
Nate Hoffman, a white soldier, was executed today at Camp MacArthur in Waco Texas. He attacked a 16 year old girl with a companion boy and wounded a man. the boy fled and notified military police. Hoffman reportedly said he deserved his fate.
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German Rule of Death in Finland Bitterly Scored
Amsterdam dispatch reports German authorities in Finland sentencing 74,000 workers and many others to death or hard labor. Deputy Manse claims a long list of executions, naming former prime ministers and socialist members of parliament, with some already shot. A 15 year old boy was executed for a minor offense, others identified with the same harsh crackdown.
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Uetvilk
Fvenia
Enthonia
Manse
Breve
Yory
Golnotha
A. Manifesta
Jutia Vath
M Adoo Too Busy To Attend Dinners On Pacific Coast
Washington July 11 Director-General McAdoo refuses all public functions on the Pacific coast citing pressure from important railroad work. He wirelessly confirms William S Woolner, president of the Pacific Railway, will be in the region during his stay and demands on his time.
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Pacific Coast
McAato
William 8. Woolner
Pacific Railway
Flow ers Dropped in Honor of Farmer Mayor Mitchel
The body of John Purroy Mitchel lay in a flag draped casket as New York paid tribute. A civic and national procession moved from City Hall to St. Patrick’s Cathedral with airmen and allies in attendance. Distinguishing rites included reversed boots and sword, while six planes circled overhead dropping banners. Much of the city’s business paused during the public services.
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John Purroy Mitchel
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Woodlawn
Cuissoin
Mitchel
Aleohta
Aviadors
I Lrance
Heavy German Assaults Press France Front
A July report from France describes heavy German attacks near Villers-Bretonneux with intense bombardment of the town and surrounding area. British forces repelled assaults along the Ancre and Liedin front while advancing 259 yards on a 1210 yard sector near Merris.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Liedine
Villers-Iiretonneux
Vaire Wood
Mie Ancre
Nomberal
Merris
Konenkamp 10 Leaves for Canada in Telegraph Notice
The Teetgraphers union said Konenkamp will stay within a day or two and meet Eaton Ada to confer with Senator Robertson of Canada. Robertson seeks to mediate the threatened strike against the Great Northwestern Telegraph company. The strike had been set for Festess Day but was deterred after Robertson urged Konenkamp to visit him for a conference.
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Canada
le Tae
Konenkamn
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