War Front Reports Pushes and End Dates Amid Unrest
A London dispatch describes trench fighting with heavy losses and temporary German pressure easing after fresh counterattacks. The Paris Times notes bankers warned even an immediate end could cripple Germany, but the Emperor reportedly said the war would end in October, amid expectations of a long campaign.
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London
Paris
Laadquard
Winalion
Trellan
Gor
Bankera
Ain
Germany
Terrific Strain on the Germans
Petrograd reports a lull south and west of Tablin as Russians halt follow up actions. Austro German attack may shift to northern Poland with activity near the Bohr and Narew rivers. Russians consider retreat to Seret if evacuation of Galicia proves expedient. Prisoners arriving at Kiov testify to the terrible strain on the enemy as German troops describe the terror of warfare and lack of ammunition.
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Petrograd
Tablin
Poland
Bohr
Narew
Seret
Kiotf
Impouing
France
Belgium
Lemberg
Germans Drive Anew In France South of Souchez
London reports a renewed German advance after capturing the Souchez cemetery area. German forces push across the graveyard, seize Cabaret Rouge and Artois positions, using heavy shells and new gas methods as Crown Prince’s army reinforces and strikes from Binarville to Le Haute Crereauche.
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London
Souchez
Ine
Foad
Arma
Cabaret Rouge
Waris
Binarville
Vienne
Chateau
le Haute Crerauche
AL Keveetal
French Court Sentences Three Commission Members
Clermont Ferrand reports a court march ban condemned three members of a procurement commission for falsifying accounts in an army supplies case. President Menville receives eight years, registrar Estey is sentenced to ten years, and M. Sanevinte, the official in charge of the affair, is ordered to flee for years.
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Clermont
Ferrand
Frater
Ahr
M. Menville
M. Estey
Yenra
M. Sanevinte
Larger Boxes by Parcel Post Expanded Size Limit
Washington July 13 Postmaster General Burleson approved raising parcel post size to a combined length and girth of eighty four inches enabling larger fruit and berry crates. A receipt system for parcels post shipments was authorized similar to express services with a postage stamp affixed and the sender's name and address written on the receipt.
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Washington
Burleson
Excursion Offers to Multiple Utah Points by Rail
Excursion trains operate from all points on the Oregon Short Line Unley Pacific System in Utah and Maho to Curesvon Lempringe Magrath Raymond Spring Coulee and Stirling. For reservations and details consult your local agent or apply at City Ticket Offices 3614 Washington Avenue plate 200 Advertisement.
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Curesvon
Lempringe
Magrath
Raymond
Spring Coulee
Stirling
Oregon
Unley Pacific
Utah
Maho
Agel Ar
City Teket Uliles
Washington Avenue
Austrian Army in Great Danger
Geneva dispatch reports Archduke Joseph Ferdinand in Cracow planning war council. If the Russian advance is not halted within days the Austrians may retreat the entire front. Austrians reinforce Shlin province as Russian forces push, with heavy fighting continuing. Italian cavalry patrols move toward Trieste, while Austrians resist near Matin and Mendenberg under pressure from Molten.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Innebrick Anys
Joseph Ferdinand
Cracow
Preallegor
War Council
Labliln
Shlin
Gulleln Ainge
Zasmos
Lenihepe
Siperiar
Latbaeh Gaya
Trieste
Austins
Hite
Baby IRL Born to Mirg and Blake in Parsons
A fragmented notice reports the birth of a baby to Mirg J and Blake in Parle. Names and details are jumbled. readable parts indicate a new arrival and local parity, with scattered mentions of kin and place. The item reads like a garbled local birth notice with several misspellings and unclear lines.
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Baby Irl
Blake
Fragmented Report on Poor Financial Outlook and War Policy
A garbled transcribed report discusses the quarter’s poor outlook and asserts the situation is not serious. It references President Woodrow Wilson era policy statements, German war concerns, and cabinet-level briefings. The text mentions Washington, administration figures, and the aim to maintain policy and secure contacts with officials.
Villa Victorious as Queretaro Falls to Villa Troops
Washington reports Gen Pancho Villa telegraphed that Queretaro eighty miles north of Mexico City had fallen to his forces and that Gen Obregon’s army was now cut off from communications with Vera Cruz and Mexico City. The capture signals a sweeping advance along the railroad toward Leon and further toward Guadalajara.
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Washington
Jly
Gener Pancho Villa
Eutiquez
Liorente
Quetaro
Mexico City
Obregon
Car Panta
Vera Cruz
Villa al San Jose
Virg
Guadalajara
Villa
Yaihoad
Leon
Trapuity
Agnax
Maximilian
Hig Forers
British troop strength in Europe noted in Lords debate
London July 12 Lord Lansdowne told the House of Lords the British army now in the European theatre numbers about 447,000. A Commons remark added the total had grown by roughly 700,000 since spring. The Western Front battle line spans 400 miles with British forces defending forty positions amid Germany's August strength.
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London
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
David Lioy
George
House of Commone
Germany
Uriley
Change in Federal Building Program
Washington July 13 The department will construct post offices and federal buildings by location need rather than awaiting Congress appropriations. Post offices will be grouped into four classes by annual receipts, with buildings in towns carrying higher receipts prioritized under a revised plan.
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Washington
Congress
Newton
Zapata Appeals to People Amid Foreign Threats
A distorted report says Zapata forces respond to diplomatic appeals in Mexico City with warnings against attacking foreigners. The message cites Brazilian and Peruvian cables and notes military movements near the capital as tensions rise over hostilities and ammunition shipments.
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Washington
Inigra
Advingra
Mexico City
Tate
Perle
Zapata
Drglomatic Corps
Combat actions and air raid near Apremont and Vigneulles
Reported fighting in the forest of Apremont and Pretre with grenades and cannonade. German assault at a river bridgehead repulsed. Aerial squadron of 85 bombers attacked Vigneulles-les-Hattoncourt station despite 40 mph winds. stores and ammunition were at risk. Our planes, heavily engaged, returned after enduring cannon fire.
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Apremont
Reenieville
Vigneulles-les-Hatton- 6
Forest of Apremont
Liberty Bell Day at San Francisco Exposition
Whistles greet the Liberty Bell at the San Francisco exposition on Liberty Bell day. A telephone signal will trigger noise from down town as the bell arrives around 1 15 pm. Miss Columbia will unchain the bell atop a star and Old Glory will rise. The crowd and bands will salute with The Star Spangled Banner and the Liberty Bell will be moved to the exposition lobby.
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San Francisco
Exposition Grounds
Pennsylvania Boat Ng
Italians Subscribe to New War Loan
Italian readers signaled support for a fresh war loan with widespread participation. Officials noted variable public enthusiasm, while some questioned loan terms and the potential impact on national finances and wartime goals.
Champ Clark Talks War Policy Across Europe
The report quotes Champ Clark addressing war issues during a European tour. He criticizes current alliances and calls for measured action while urging courage and unity among allied nations amid rising tensions.
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Champ Clark
Hun Angeles
Clark Spestie
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