Russian Forces Ready to Spring Into Action on 800 Mile Front
Paris July 17 German troops attacked French positions near the Teton but were repulsed with casualties. Russian armies press Eastern Galicia as imperial forces show readiness to move along the 800 mile front. Ukraine politics shake cabinet. four ministers resign over policy disputes. Petrograd unrest flares then quiets. French win a Verdun area success reclaiming positions west of hill 304 and capturing German prisoners. In Champagne German attack on Teton heights repelled by Gen Petain's troops.
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Ukraine
Finland
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Reichstag
Pe Verdun
Teton Heights
Petain
Sharp fight as troops drive enemy to their lines
Troops engaged in a sharp clash drove the enemy back to their lines and bombarded their trenches, maintaining pressure and asserting frontline gains.
Russian Forces Abandon Kalusz Amid Anticipated Panic
Berlin dispatch reports that after German assault operations near Kalusz in eastern Galicia, Russian forces evacuated the town and crossed the Lomnica river to the south bank. German and Austro-Hungarian forces claimed control of surrounding woodland as they pressed from the west. In Petrograd, July 16 reports note demonstrations at Nevsky Prospekt end in shootings, killing and wounding several people as a clash erupts between demonstrators and police, with participants organized by Bolsheviks and aligned Social Democrats.
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Lompica
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Social-Democratic Party
British Gain Ground Near Wimelon In Night Raid
London reports that British forces gained ground slightly northwest of Wimemon during the night. A raiding party in the Nieuport area encountered a large enemy party before the German positions, according to the War Office.
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Wimemon
War Office
Abdication Edict Deemed Unnecessary Say Premier
FARING July 11 Premier Ivan says an abdication edict is unnecessary as it would undermine the emperor. Chinese loyalists in the southern provinces are suspected of seeking to seize power, while friends move to retain the throne.
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Faring
Ivan
Many steamers meet disaster in Baltic and North Seas
London reports through July 17 that eight steamers were sunk six stranded and were afire since the previous Saturday. British destroyers captured several German vessels near the Dutch coast after signals from a cruiser group. Among captured ships were the Pellworm Marie Horn and Uetz Blumberg, while others were driven ashore or wrecked off Zandvoort as German steamers attempted wrecked routes to Rotterdam.
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Noth Sea
Fellworn
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Herox Blips
Amalx
Hamburg
Marie Horn
Schleswig
Uetz Blumberg
Rotterdam
Magdalena Einmenthal
Zandvoort
Notterdam
Retom
Four German Ships Captured or Sunk by British Destroyers
Reuters dispatch from Vmuideo reports four German ships sunk or captured in the North Sea. British destroyers engaged the force. four were captured, three stranded, and three forced to return to Rotterdam.
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Vmuideo
North Sea
Tree
Koteterdam
Sixteen Women Are Sentenced in Washington Protest
Washington July 17 Sixteen members of the Woman's Party arrested Saturday in an attempt to picket the White House were sent to the District of Columbia workhouse at Occoquan Virginia. They received sixty day sentences and will appeal. Previously portraits had faced three day jail terms.
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Woman's Party
Satomay
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Nerry
District of Columbia
Occoquan
Two Survivors Say British Steamer Daleby Sunk May
July 17 reports state a gunner and a fireman were the only survivors of the British steamer Daleby sunk May 29 by a German raider. Rescue crews picked them up May 30 in a lifeboat, aboard a British ship en route to England. Daleby valued at 3628 tons.
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England
States Delay Draft Completion Across Eleven States
Eleven states informed the War Department that their local exemption machinery is delayed and the draft will be completed by tonight. Officials expect the drawing to be held Saturday.
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War Department
Washington, Juli
Atatea
Warning to recruiters on trachoma risk in applicants
Wallington July 17 Public health service issued warning to recruiting officers about applicants for naval or military service who may have trachoma. The statement cites its impact on efficiency and notes that proper eye examinations should screen and treat affected individuals rather than immediate rejection, aiming to prevent spread and maintain force strength.
Draft expected last of week on draft lottery progress
Washington July 17 With most exemption boards organized and registrant lists nearly complete Provost Marshal General Crowder hoped the preliminary drawing of the war draft could occur within forty eight hours If no delays arise the drawing may be held Friday or Saturday Ten states remain to finish preparations and any delay in one district could stall action The census estimates used for allotment are not the actual population but a guide for military service distribution
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Tanarelion
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Rusala
Stakovitch
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Stakarlihh
Mursia
Helfferich Eyed As Possible German Chancellor Pickup
Dr Karl Helfferich a German interior secretary and adviser to Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg is cited as a possible successor. His resignation drew attention despite his key role in the war administration and continued support from some European allies.
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Interior
iiethmann-Kollweg
Welfferich
Shipbuilding at Standstill Delay Baffles Goethals Plans
Washington July 17 The par emaperimenta shipbuilding program remains at a standstill with no clear path forward for Major General Goethals and the emergency fleet corporation. Goethals has laid out steps to seize private yards and create government shipplants, while board members debate equity between wooden and steel ships and hesitate on approving contracting details. The dispute centers on which leaders and bidders will run fabrication, with Denman signaling careful review before any government plant operates. Count von Roedern, German finance minister, named to replace Hettferich in Amsterdam reports.
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Par Emimenta
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Shipping Board
X Emergency Fleet Corporation
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Ehins
Denman
Yeterday
Wwe
Rhoxe
Fleet Corporation
Sedu
Candal Goethals
Mora
Deoman
Finland Faces Crisis Over New Independence Bill
Finland's diet clashes with Russia over a controversial independence bill. Opposition claims the measure is unconstitutional and could trigger a Russian protest or intervention. Key ministers resign amid Ukraine governance disputes as tensions mount in Petrograd and London cables report a broader cabinet split.
Senate Passes Aviation Bill In Fast Senate Aid
Washington July 17 The Senate military committee reported favorably and unanimously the F six hundred million aviation program bill after five hours of House action last Saturday. The measure now goes to the floor for final consideration.
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Washington
House
Senate
Royal British Royal Name Change Reported in Privy Council
July 15 at a Privy Council meeting a new royal house name was announced as The House of Windsor. The British royal family will drop German connections amid recent discussions on national identity and ancestry.
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Kine Oeorce
Privy Council
Royal Bowen and Family
House of Winstaor
Bisbee Exiles Under Go to Training Camp
News from Bisbee reports 1168 exiles under 40 being held at an old Mexican refugee camp to receive military training. William Cleary, the district attorney, announced officers would train the men amid cheers. All in camp vaccinated against smallpox and typhoid. Washington pending final disposition. many anticipate return to Bisbee under military escort. Views from Aviz, Vienna, and ongoing deportations noted.
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Tisbee
William €. Cleary
Industrial Workers of the World
Hat Army
Washington
Wilson
Bisbee
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