British Storm Drives Deep Into German Front Near Bazentin
British artillery and infantry assault Teuton positions northwest of Bazentin-le-Petit Wood. German strongpoints at Ovillers and La Boiselle fall as the attack extends over 1500 yards. Enormous cellars emptied and hundreds of wounded Germans carried to safety. tragedy amid heavy shelling.
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Russians Driving Back German Troops On Western Front
Berlin reports intense artillery bombardments along the western front from the Somme to the sea as British guns pound German lines. Paris and London dispatches note renewed attacks, gains at Oivillers, La Boisselle, and Waterlot, plus large German casualties and prisoners as British forces press their advantage.
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German Troops Withdraw Under Fire on Eastern Front
The Berlin war office reports German forces under General von Linsingen pulled back southwest of Lutsk to behind the Lipa river after repulsing Russian advances. On the Dvina and near Riga, troops strengthen positions while fighting near Katatinekof south of Higa continues and several enemy assaults are halted.
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Sinking of German steamship Syria sinks in Baltic
From Stockholm comes word that a Russian submarine sank the German steamship Syria, 3,607 tons gross, after which her crew and a Swedish pilot were rescued. The Syria had been built in Hamburg and was operating in the region.
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Hamburg
Dread Disease Epidemic Shows Fewer Deaths in New York
New York officials report a subsiding infantile paralysis outbreak with 14 deaths and 5 new cases in the city in the 24 hours to 10 am. The Rockefeller Foundation funds a 50 000 public health bureau led by Dr Alyah N Doty to expand prevention and treatment efforts. among 1 939 patients to date only 27 are over fifteen years old.
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Health Department
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Rockefeller Foundation
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Russians Land In France Influx Reported At Brest Front
Parir July 17 a contingent of Russian troops disembarked for France. The force will be sent to Brest and to the front, marking the arrival of a large group described by French observers. Between April 20 and May 6 these men reached Cherbourg and Port Daley as Moscow organized their movement into the port and rail routes.
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Russian Forces Reported in Champagne Frontline
The text notes about 25,000 troops believed engaged, quartered at Camp de Mailly near Troyes before redeploying to the front. Reports from Paris indicate Russian units on trenches in Champagne, with earlier signals that initial contingents were experimental and could be expanded.
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Deep Sea Treasure Hunters Arrive Off Virgin Islands
Wealthy New York men arrived off the Virgin Islands for a deep sea expedition. The first operation targets the wreck of the Meredia, sunk years ago with silver bars and treasure worth over 2.98 million dollars after a collision with the USS Admiral Parragon. The expedition is led by George D. Stinson and uses Titania, Pearl, Fyrd, a wrecking vessel, a yacht and a tug.
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Baron Chinda Urges Britain to Retain German Islands
Baron Chinda formerly Japanese ambassador in Washington has been sent to London by his government to press Britain to allow Japan to keep islands seized from Germany early in the war. He is regarded as one of Japan's ablest diplomats.
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Will H Orpet Sees Fiancee After Acquittal
Chicago reports Will H Orpet, acquitted of Matton Lambert's murder by a Lake County jury in Waukegan, spent his first day free February 11. He rode with his mother and brother near Lake Forest and River Forest, amid unverified reports he met Cemencia Yonker the same day. Edward Orpet, his father, declined to disclose his son’s whereabouts or confirm the Yonker reports.
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Warships Not to Patrol the Virginia Coast
Washington July 17 There will be no patrol of American warships off the Virginia coast to ensure allied cruisers keep Deutschland outside by three miles. Secretary Daniels said the United States assumes territorial waters would not be violated by allied ships. The Washington government has not been notified of Deutschland's sailing but it is believed she will move from Baltimore to a Chesapeake Bay cove and slip away on a moonless night.
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British Send More Gold to New York
New York July 17 reports an additional shipment of roughly 20 million dollars in gold bullion departed for the bank in New York. The convoy arrived from Valentin via Malifar and was placed on deposit at the assay office for J. P. Morgan and company.
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J. I Morgan
Knight’s Retinue Stokes Debate on Battle Artillery Value
A renewed public retine written by Rear Admiral Knight of the Naval War College argues for the relative value of battle tactics, echoing conclusions from the Jutland clash between Britain and Germany. The piece, circulated to General Dantets, emphasizes the significance of battle leadership as reflected in the engagement.
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Rural Credits Bill Signed by President Wilson
President Wilson signed the rural credits bill creating twelve land loan banks under a federal board. He voiced profound satisfaction and gratitude, saying the measure will greatly help farmers gain real estate credit on equal footing with manufacturers and merchants. The signing was witnessed by Senate and House members, David Lubin, and leaders from farmers organizations.
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National Graner
Farmers’ Educational and Conprerative Union
Farmers’ National Congress
National Council of Farmers’ Cooperativa Agaectation
Decruits found in Brighanm as Salt Lake meet rumor
Hugham City July 17 A recruitment meeting for Citizens to mobilize troops for Salt Lake from August 21 to September 16 drew little interest due to no men available locally. Lieutenant F Bantehl presided. Captain W J Gregory of Salt Lake attended. Newey Cardwell, one of the volunteers in response to a militia call, was rejected at Fort Douglas. Mayor Erdmann formed a committee including Attorne y WHillat JR Davis Leroy DB Young and Wyan JL Eddy to muster prospects and bring them to the Commercial club for further discussion this week.
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Veterans Leave With Pay Granted by President Wilson
An erecudita order weighed today by President Wilson grants leave with pay to all Civil War veterans in federal service. The action follows an erecudita decree and applies to veterans serving in the government feate.
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