Austrian and German Forces Fall in Desperate Frontline Battles
Austrian units suffer defeat as Italians push back in hard fighting. French and German lines clash in brutal trench warfare north of the Oise and in the Argonne with bombardment and mines. Germans retreat with heavy losses in the Woevre region while some gains occur north of Arras.
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Oise
Argonne
Woevre
Yonges
Arras
French War Department
Aras
Souchez
Neuville St. Vaast
Quennogieres
de Wnouvron
Fresnes
Seulx Imn Moevre
Aupremont
Vaus Fery
Vosges
Allertsweller
Italians Make Substantial Advances In War Fronts
Paris and London dispatches report Italian gains on the Austro-Italian front with Austrians repulsed in Isonzo Valley and Russian forces inflicting losses. Turkish bombardment of Gaba Tepe is claimed with minimal casualties. war situation notes from Paris and London describe limited gains and strategic withdrawals as Austrians defend lines along Bug and Zlota rivers. Fifty men added to water horse detachment at Hinton West Virginia as hundreds of horses move to Atlantic coast.
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Isonzo
Lublin
Vistula
Gaba Tepe
London
Triest. Petrograd
Warsaw
Warsam i
Jess Dingeroig
Bug
Zlcts
Lipa
Krasnik
Turkish War Office
Gallipoli
Hinton
W. Va
Atlantic Seaboard
British Mule Ships Warned Off South Atlantic Coast
Washington July 12 Navy officials awaited replies from the British steamers Haw the Head and Baron Napier laden with mules for the British army. The ships sailed from New Orleans July A and were warned by wireless to watch for bombs in their hold. The Howthe Head was to proceed via Catlin and Belfast via Norfolk. The Baron Napier was to Avonmouth. The warning was flashed out over wireless.
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Washington
Navy Department
Haw
Head
Baron Napier
South Atlantic
H Wating
New Orleans
Howthe Uead
Catlin
Telfast
Norfolk
Letter threats linked to ships off Florida coast
A July report from New Orleans describes a telegram to a local paper signed by an author calling himself Perice claiming explosives were aboard two vessels. He also threatened to kill J Morgan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. The note echoes Eric Muenter's earlier violence after injuring Mr. Morgan. No word yet on the British ambassador’s status. ships near Florida coast were expected to reach Norfolk.
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Arlington Wireless Fratton
Puntels
New Orleans
Ram A Peraer
Asquith declines questions on shell controversy
In the House of Commons on May 12 the premier, Asquith, refused to answer requests from questioners seeking discussion of the shell controversy and the differences between David Lloyd George and Viscount Haldane. He said such discussion would be unhelpful and detrimental to national interests.
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Jordan
Shell
David Lloyd- George
Viscount Haldane
House of Commons
Asquith
United States Facing Crisis In German Reply Stand
Washington eager for firm, deliberate U.S. stance as crisis with Germany deepens. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson may draft counter memo after reviewing Germany’s reply. Ambassador Bernstorff seeks information on American attitudes while the White House and State Department prepare a tougher note likely to outline essential U.S. demands and possible continuation of diplomatic actions.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Labsing
S. HL
Lansine
Lansing
Yor Bernstorff
Lapeslug
Wilson
White House
Ameria
Geonany
Franklin Moore Dies in Michigan Publisher and Politician
Franklin Moore wealthy manufacturer and publisher dies after illness complications in Michigan. He helped organize the Divio Crystal Salt company and was active in politics. The case mentions a death sentence affirmed for Colonel Jamen C Tulger in a separate murder, with a planned execution in October.
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Franklin Moore
Michigan St. Chir
Mich
Daly
Moore
Divio Crystal Salt Company
Denver
Cala
An Preme
Jamen C Tulger
Lord Niesdemta
Dette Wee
Lingerld
Berlin reports war situation and counter attacks
Berlin reports detail Western theater fighting near Ypres and Souchez with trenches blown and cemetery retaken. French losses include officers and soldiers captured along with damaged equipment. Eastern front notes ousting enemy positions between Suwalki and Kalwaryer. Southwestern theater mentions the line remaining unchanged.
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Berlin
Vis
London
Ban-de-Sant Resion
AmmerzWeiler
Marthweal
Aitkirch
Boo Gard
Vietr
Innesordaner
Suwalki
Kalwaryer
Jinina
Italian Forces Victorious In Alpine Front
Italian forces claim victory as Austro Hungarian troops endure desperate attempts to penetrate Tealy through the Alps. Trenches and forts along the Huterht valley are attacked, with rail lines and supply routes under pressure. The report notes Allied artillery, fortifications, and continued bombardment of key positions near Matawh fia and Hortuindre as Italians shift focus to the mountain fortifications guarding the Alpine highway.
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Adine
Tealy
Tia Moris
Austriage
Arate Alps
Trallane
Huterht
Dravens
Inneschen
Toblach
Ithat
Trent
Innahrack
Fia
Ereyt Alenenar
Austria
Rother
Armenian liner Armenian wreck claims Montgomery man
B M Granberry of Montgomery Alabama was aboard the American liner Armenian when it was sunk by German shell fire. He is counted among the Americans lost in the disaster.
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B. M. Granberry
Montgomery
Ala
Murder Case Before Court in Des Moines and Bedford
Des Moines officials report the Bedford murder and treasure case action as Attorney General Cosson takes charge. Witness Mrs. Marin Porter of Quitman, Missouri testifies against defendants Huntinsen, Tamewood, and four Bedford suspects linked to the so-called Bedford laws murder. The narrative ties the case to the James boys network and ongoing investigations across Iowa and Missouri.
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Des Moines
Slam
Iowa
Mre. M
Dea Moles
George W. Cosson
Bedford
Marin Porter
Quitman
Rati Huntinsen
Tol
Henry Tamewood
Wilbr
Bedford Tamorcan
Cosson Lodayemtie
Huntsman
Cal
Siam
Pantie
Funeral for Rev Quigley Held at Rocher Cathedral
A funeral service for Rev Quigley was held at Rochester cathedral with a pontifical reunion led by Bishop Trouins WP Lekey. A delegation of 10 princes and numerous laymen from Chicago attended, with members of sisterhoods and delegations from several Catholic rosters.
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Dani Ward
Cheaky
Ata
Paletek
Aes
Reunion
Trouins
Lekey
Rochester
Chiguko
Buri Jn
Ciatorny Aionosesy
Uni
Canara
Slaterkwods
Jun
Liberty Bell Sighted in Boise Idaho Amid Surprising Crowd
Report describes a Liberty Bell display in Boise drawing a large crowd with witnesses noting the bell’s ring and witnessing events. The piece mentions organizers and attendees, with sparse OCR readability leaving some details unclear.
Shipping Broker Surrenders in Federal Glotation Case
Shipping broker Kan Franetaen faces federal charges tied to alleged glotation at neutrality involving delivery networks to Meriantt Wilts Futpr. He turned himself in today, posting a $2000 bond as part of the pending indictment under the White Staten district. United States Attorney John W. Mrenion announced the action.
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Kan Franetaen
Daly
Bso
Hoyt Oehlpplin
Fed Wrefitdiomiont
Kopplter
Meriantt Wilts
Hanramenta
Hoyt
Handwriting expert tests letters in Mrs Geddes case
In Judge Howell's division Albert Osborn of New York, a handwriting expert, examined a string of letters alleged to be by Maggie Geddes wife of Albert Geddes. The trial focused on admissibility and whether the disputed notes matched standard writings, with Osborn detailing similarities in letter forms and phrasing and stating the writer shows consistent individuality across samples.
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J. A. Howell
Whattel Court
Albert
Osborn
New York
Tf Ie
Maggie Goodes
Albert Ueddus
Theoore Kyla
San Francisco
Geddus
Tha
Gadles
David Heeles
Golda
Millionaira Osx
Frienkiinens
Maggie
Margaret Geddes
Mr. Artes
Shy
Heelay
Jodmow
Mare
Seratintanp
Old Country
Meywlinesa
Pease Tyrer
Onborn
Yirlud
Witners
Lettera
Zigorer
Perguna
Geddys
Perron
Mr. Osborn
Pal
Syle
Nerman
French Vessels Bring Russians To Dardanelles
July reports from Sulgan, capital of French Cochin China, say Messageries Maritimes ships used in fir Masters traffic are transferring Russians to the Dardanelles. Pyeng vessels at Saigon unload passengers and freight then carpenters alter ships, with the fleet likely to profit Vindivestoit Lo and punish Cane slintinaple.
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Farsons
Sulgan
French Cochin China
Messageries Maritimes
Vindivestoit
Gallipel
English Paper Scores Germany in Diplomacy Clash
A fragmented English paper reports on a distant Germany match and broader political maneuvering. The text mentions President Wilson and ongoing diplomacy as tensions rise over allied governance and international contact.
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Germany
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