Haig Reclaims Mamets Wood as Allied Offensives Advance
Paris dispatch reports General Haig’s forces regaining control of Mamets wood after night entry by German troops. British gains expand north of the Somme with improvements at Trones wood and Contalmaison, while French and German fronts north of the Somme show quiet. Fighting also declines around Verdun area as German and French hold positions. Russian operations near the Biokhod and Stok hod regions show mixed results with some Armenian successes and a Mamkhatum capture reported. Italian front sees continued bombardments and limited gains at Monts Corno, with Vienna claiming repulse of a major Italian assault on Monte Hanto.
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Paris
Haig
Mamets Wood
Romme
Trones Wood
Contalmaison
Somme
Picardy
Vardun
Meuse
Damtoun
Fort Gourit
Verdun
Ingars
Fleury
Vaux Woods
Fleury God Vaux Roads
Fouville
Chenois
Ia’ Lauren
Tiptr
Adteg
Monts Corno
Otter Points
Vienna
Monte Hanto
Gugana
Epidemic Has Lost 200 Lives in New York
New York reports 200 deaths from infantile paralysis as the epidemic persists. Health Commissioner Exerson and officials announce progress, while a meeting led by Dr. Simon Flierner of the Rockefeller Foundation gathers physicians to discuss controls. A 1400 case total has 267 fatalities, with optimism over reduced new cases and ongoing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Exerson
Simon Flerner
Rockefeller Foundation
I T
John Dill Hobertson
Chicago
Michell Way
Lr. Flexner
Department of Health
Health Department
Imperfect bearing and cures hinted in aged note
Fragmentary old medical pamphlet notes discuss cures for ailments with phrases about impossible cures. The text references doctors and potion-like remedies, mentioning Cheney and Co and a folded by Drvasinte. The readable parts suggest early medical hopes and cautions in a dated publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunart
Cheney & CO
Teteta
Shark Attacks Kill Boy and Man at Matawan Creek
A shark attack in Matawan Creek near Matawan New Jersey leaves Stanley Fisher 25 dead Lester Bullwell 12 missing and feared fatally injured Joseph Irvin 14 hospitalized with a leg amputated and another leg severely damaged. A dozen nearby swimmers aided by onlookers chased the shark with dynamite nets and a makeshift barrier but the animal vanished into Raritan Bay. Local residents report multiple bite marks and a line of witnesses recalling the horror as authorities warn of further danger in the waters.
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Matapan
Ky J
Parrow
Faritan Bay
Stanley Fisher
Matwan
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Long Sraoch
Lester Bullwell
Matawan
Joseph Irvin
Wes
Brooklyn
St Peter’s Hose Pilal
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Nartian Bay
Sililwell
Raritan Bay
New Jersey Ciay Company
Tyoung
Charles van Bruot
Silliwell
Young Stilwell
Teelth
Stillwell
Lester
van Rant
Fisher
Tex
Eberk
Young Bullwell
Bullwell
Joseph Dunn
Joseph
Abe
Litte Emek
Darttog
Young Dunn
Boz
Peter's Hospital
Cooley
Cooter
Dunn
Germans Suffer in Great Attack Near Contalmaison
Readable fragments describe German troops in Contalmaison under heavy bombardment by British forces. Accounts from prisoners tell of dugouts filled with wounded, scarce water and rations, a brutal retreat, and heavy casualties as British shells pummel the position.
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Fruth Armes
France
London
Contalmatron
Guiettle
Rome
Kamerandes
Contalmaleon
St Lez
Privonera
Documenta
Fifteen German Vessels Damaged in Battle Off Jutland
Rotterdam reports from reliable sources that fifteen German ships suffered severe damage after the Jutland battle. Dreadnoughts Koenig and other older battleships plus battle cruisers Reydlitz Moltke and Koln are listed as torn or heavily battered and undergoing repairs. Stuttgart and Munchen may be repairing as well.
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Rotterdam
Jutland
Vallous
Koenig
Crosser Kurturat
Merkgrat
Kalterin
Kater
Rheinland
Jessen
Reydlitz
Moltke
Stet
Koln
Frankfurt
Geruttgart
Munchen
County candidates file papers in Idaho county race
July 32 report lists candidates for county offices in Pocatello Idaho with H V Hartulmsen George Mabey and Del Lish as sheriff nominees for Republicans Wiliam Winchell and J W Merriam as Democrats for sheriff Chesterfield is the Republican county commissioner candidate C D Salt current Republican attorney general candidate Ray and J Pacon named as Republicans vying for that seat Erith and Walmer appear for lower house tickets
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Pocatello
Idaho
Pomeroyate
Sherif
H. V. Hartulmsen
Palita
Mocstello
George Mabey
Mancroft
del Lish
Inham
Wiliam Winchell
Soda Springa
J. Wl. Merriam
Grace
Gale
Chesterfield
Repudican
C. D
Erith
Walmer
Seus
Departure of Deutschland Sparks Naval Mystery
Baltimore reports an air of secrecy around the Deutschland departure with plans for undersea commerce between the United States and Germany. Captain Koenigs states a ten day window for return, while Timmons dry dock repairs finish and Bremen is said to be four days away. Inventor Take invited as consulting engineer amid formation of a subs venture with Ocean Navigation and Kipp Street firms.
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Noonen
Koenlp
Thomas F. Timmons
Timmons
Virginia
Chesapeake
Deutschland
Bremen
Hhe
Ocean Navigation Company
Kipp Bteet Company
Almon Take
Thin Pave Rise
Cam ‘Pony
Thin Country
Germany
Take
Taul Gr. Gilken
Heutechland
Lake
The
Princeport
Conn
Austro German retreat marks shift on Stokhod front
Berlin reports the Austro German retirement from the Czar noyzek salient south of the Mark and a major halt to Russian advances. Heavy fighting continues along the Stokhod while both sides probe for position amid a strategic withdrawal to protect rail junctions. A request for a brief armistice to bury dead near Baranovka was granted as relative quiet settles behind the western front.
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Berlin
Visjanden
Czarnoyzek Salient
Markawasape
Stokhov River
von Linetogeo
Korel
Stokhod
Spra
Brussilhoff
Baranoviehl
Wilson Promises Aid for Polish Delegation
President Wilson pledged personal effort to aid Poland amid dire conditions, meeting with Polish representatives led by John F Smulski and urging relief as the State Department appeals for action. He urged immediate humane relief and noted ongoing government efforts to support Poland against famine and oppression.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Benatar Mitcchcock
John F. Smulski
Chicaro
Polish Central Relief Committee
Smaleki
Poland
Iha Aiate
Cadomene Tablets Offer Vitality and Endurance Boost
A nostalgic health ad promotes Cadomene Tablets as a scientific mix of vital elements to restore vitality and mental clarity. It claims improvement for overwork, worry, nervousness, and loss of pleasure, promising renewed energy and happiness with a money back guarantee via druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadomens
Fragmented wartime note on food shipments and pressures
A garbled historical text discusses forced aid, pressure, and obstructed food relief. It references Poland, Great Britain, and ships carrying food, with mentions of Germany and US ships. The fragment hints at policies and insurance affecting relief efforts during a conflict.
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Poland
The
Great Britain
Germany
Passengers Bid High for Deutschland Passage
Baltimore July 12 The North German Lloyd reports offers to sail on the Deutschland return voyage reach up to 50000 dollars with others at 10000 and smaller bids from 1000 to 5000. Most bids come from Americans though many Germans seek to return home. Unloading accelerates and may finish tonight with scrap ballast being removed and replaced with nickel on the return voyage.
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Baltimore
Lloyd
Pernone
Europe
Romey
Coatome House
Deutschland Declares Return To Norfolk Amid Eve of Allied Action
Reports indicate the Deutschland may drop anchor at Norfolk to await a favorable opportunity to slip by waiting enemy sensors as preparations to escort the vessel back toward the Virginia capes unfold. Local agents withhold date details, keeping information guarded.
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Virginia Capea
Chesapeake
Xntmarine Beeen
Wan
Capes
Lloyd
Norfolk
Canadians Charged With Refusing War Munitions
Ottawa July 12 Canadians prisoners in Germany were sentenced to one year in jail for refusal to manufacture war munitions. A letter from Corporal Daniel A Simons, now in a Swiss interment camp, says Corporal Istty Hogarth avoided the munitions work and will likely serve the year. Hogarth has appealed the sentence.
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Otawa
Ont
Germany
Daniel A. Simons
Intertment
Switzerland
Simona
Istty Hogarth
Mupilona
Herp
Hogarth
Agate
Milk to be sent German babies to be fed
Amsterdam reports from London say the next German commerce submarine bound for America will carry foodstuffs, especially condensed milk, for distribution. Condensed milk also dominates return cargo across the Atlantic. Bremen agents claim the new venture aims to ease milk shortages, with Emperor William tied to the scheme and shares traded.
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Amsterdam
Tia
London
America
Atlantic
Bremen
William
Wichy
Two Utah Men Die in Canyon Auto Crash Near Eureka
July 12 Eureka reports Arthur Parsone and William Cannon killed when their car ran off Wash Homansville Canyon north of town at 9 16 p m Injured were Alex J Mcdonald Hoy Hanson Both men from Mammoth were en route to Sentaguin Parade car struck culvert and washed into channel Parsons died minutes later Cannon died instantly Hanson and Warrens survived with bruises Cannon was 25 and Parsone about 22. both families noted.
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Eureka
Arthur Parsone
William Cannon
Alex J. Mcdonald
Hoy Hanson
Homansvils Canyon
Here
Mammoth
Wees
Sentaguin
Parsona
Cannon
Parsons
Hanson
Metonata
Axe
Slammoth
Harry Cannon
American steamship Goldehett hits mine near Coréeuan
The Goldehett, a tank steamer of about teks, struck a mine 20 miles west of the Island of Coréeuan off the Gironde. Badly damaged, the forward hull is wrecked but the ship remains afloat and is entering the mouth of the Gironde for fghtering. It sailed from Newport News June 27 for Bordeaux, owned by C. F. Ruhl of New York.
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Amarican Steamship
Goldehett
Sty
Lin
Gironde
Coréeuan
Gimnés
Newport
Bordeaux
C. Ft. Ruhl
New York
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Huge Suma
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Mrector Hrineken
Lier
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Louis - Peoria
Shente
Colorado Springs Pueblo
Biopower
Omaha
Kansas City
Memphis
Denver
Buffalo
Boston
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