Counter Attacks From Germans At Verdun And Somme Fronts
Military reports from July describe heavy German counterattacks near the Somme and advances in the Verdun region. French forces retake positions on the Meuse east bank, while Italians push against Austria in the Posina line. The British lose several patrol craft to German action, and Captain Dunand's suicide is reported with details from Harbita New Mexico.
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Paris
Somme
Verdun
Grouthwest
Thigumoot
Meuse
Lutsk
Vienna
Petrograd
Alex
Carpathian
Rome
Poslna Une
la Masonette
Blaches
Champagne
France
Berlin
Orillers
Barcote- la Petit
London War Office
Theithdrawal
Briiley
Fauresuz
Cavalry Officer Ends His Life in New Mexico
San Antonio reports Captain Christian Briand of the Taettth cavalry died by his own hand today at Hachita New Mexico. The officer shot himself in a tragedy tied to military duty and distant posting.
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Washington
Dunand
War Department
Waterman
Harhita
N. M
Army
Grland
Denmark
Twelfth Cavalry
San Antonio
Texas
Christian Briand
Taettth Cavalry
Hachita
Five Die When Train Strikes Auto Near Jacksonville
Five persons were killed and one injured when an automobile was struck by a train one mile west of Jacksonville. The dead include Mrs. Mary McSherry, Jack Groves, Miss Louise Groves, Margaret Allen, and Adolph Bernard. The car’s driver Willian Groves was internally injured. Cause unknown with no witnesses. The late train was speeding to regain lost time.
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Jacksonville
Many McSherry
Jack Ronriles
Ah Stes Gnoves
Jnckeonme
Margaret Allen
Springfiett
Allen Bernard
Springfield
Gilts
Adolpie Hernard
Spierfeld
Willan Groves
Nald
Anxiety as Teutons face British second offensive
From Rotterdam July 16 the report says the Aritteh army's new blow caused deep German anxiety. The article notes the significance of the second British attack at Verdun and Meuse sectors, the Germans reinforcing second lines while replacing losses with depot drafts, and military critics praising the British offensive amid Meuse news. The piece emphasizes the combined Allied strength and German attempts to bolster defenses.
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Rotterdam
Stedt
Depota
Germany
Neuville Chapelle-Loss-Champaigt
Verdun
Mexico feels more assured by border mobilization
War Department orders delay of National Guard movements to the U S border while units are organized and equipped. About 5,000 guardsmen remain in the corps. Officials estimate 160,000 guardsmen plus 60,000 regulars and additional forces are on hand to meet any emergency. Reports of food shortages are unfounded. supplies are reported adequate. General Funston says Troops pushed south to defend Guerrero and Borja Santa Rosaria line against possible bandit advance.
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War Department
Washington
National Guard
Uni
Funston
Trevino d
Guerrerojae Borja-Santa Rosaria
Vorthwani
Chihuahua
Activa
Russians Beat Back Germans in Baltic Front Actions
Soviet dispatches from Petrograd dated July 11 report Russian forces repelling German attacks in the Ostroff Goobbe area and forcing the Tentana to retreat to avoid being outflanked. They claim upwards of 3,000 enemy killed or captured, with progress near Kemmera and consolidations in the upper Tchoruk region. The Black Sea note mentions the sinking of a torpedo boat. The Caucasian army reportedly carried Ralburt by night, driving Turks from key positions and extending advances in Bajburt Mamakhator Mush regions.
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Petrograd
London
Kathynia
Ttursiana
Ostroff
Goobbe
Tentana
Reo Iest
Riga
Kemmera
Black Sea
Cavennut
Ralburt
Imasin
Tchoruk
Bajburt
Mamakhator
Mush
FIVE LIVES LOST IN CLOUDBURST BATTLE CRUISER RECOMMENDED
Severe floods across North and South Carolina Virginia and Georgia born from an Atlantic storm crippled towns. Five lives lost in Ashville and Biltmore NC. extensive property damage up to ten million dollars. rivers breached banks, bridges washed away, rail lines submerged. Residents flee flood zones as relief halls form in Asheville and Mount Holly.
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Atlanta
North Caroina
South Carclina
Virginia
Eerth Anantle
Asheville
Fittonhiver
J.C. Lape
Biss Nel Mo Lipe
Lao Mutheland
Lye
Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Glenn Rock
Lower
Astavila
Southern
Ciy
Mehta
North Carolina
Hendersonvilla Callansed
Lake Toxaway
Catawba
Delmont
N.C
Mount Holly
Sal- Inturs-Aubeville
West Virginia
South Caroina
Asheriln
French Braids
Swanahack
Asharilla
Dilmore
Asheride
Southern Railway
Glenn Springs
Hasaily
Blltssore
George W. Vanderbilt
Anhemila
French Broad
West Front Reinforcements Push British Forward Amid Heavy Fire
British and German lines clash along the western front with British troops pushing beyond the Martinpalch area and probing toward the third German defense line. Reports describe intense artillery exchanges, aerial activity, and bayonet encounters as both sides suffer casualties while reorganizing reinforcements. A German battalion is said to have suffered damage from its own gunfire, and prisoners describe food shortages but praise Allied artillery. In New York, the infantile paralysis outbreak shows signs of abating with cooler weather reducing new cases and deaths.
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Jelllice
Beatty
Rand
Jellicoe
Jutland
Jess Bril- Hank
Weilsh
Frante
la Engdon
Itritiah
Dol- Wa Wood
Baentinto-Petit
Outekirta
Martinpulch
Porieres
Posseanton
Rones Wood
Atend
Flermans
Martinpalch
Kilthalpen
Brrth
Jongland
Ubdertaklog
Amore
Prioner
Germany
Jaretla
New York
Department of Health
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