Russians Cross the Carpathians Threaten the Austrians
Russians cross the Carpathians into Hungary under General Letchitzky and threaten the Austrian rear, while German forces recapture portions of Delville Wood and push along the Somme front. Italian and French actions include raids, advances in the upper Posina and Porma valleys, and continued bombardments in Verdun and the Alps.
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Tutrograd
Carpathian Mountains
Letchitzky
Bukowins
Hungary
France
Tea Polots
Trentino
Pasabla
London
Carpathians
Star
Potcorrad
Ien
Leschitsky
German bombardment hits Reval in air raid and sea clash
A clipped dispatch reports German naval planes bombarding Reval on the Gulf of Finland. Aerial and naval bombardment damaged ships and docks, with submarines struck and fires starting. Despite heavy antiaircraft fire, German planes returned unharmed to the sea. Prisoners and localized fighting noted around the Froth river area as Soviet and allied units report advances.
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Reval
Perlin
Whrelges
Fay- Vne
Trnssian
Revel
Gulf
Admiralty
Wem
Desplir
Swiss Minister Discusses Peace Prospects in Washington
Swiss minister Dr Vaul Ritter met Acting Secretary Work in Washington to discuss peace prospects with the United States. The talks yielded no tangible results and centered on reports about President Wilson's openness to peace negotiations, which officials say remains unchanged.
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Washington
Switzerland
Vaul. Ritter
Funopa
Work
State Department
Varius
Wilson
Hin
White House
Entombed Min Rescued Alive After 41 Hours
Four men trapped since 2 o'clock Tuesday at Tavcock mine near Joplin Missouri were rescued alive at 7 15 this morning. The miners walked home in good condition after a 41 hour vigil without light food or water. Rescue workers faced tons of dirt and rock before freeing them.
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Joplin
Tavcock
Minera
Reports From Border Army Exonerate Rations and Transport
War department statements deny shortages of rations or sanitary transport issues along the border. Troops are said to have left home with adequate supplies while national guard mobilization is described as well handled. A preliminary inspection report by Dr. Darlington notes favorable conditions at camps with some criticisms shaped by military authorities.
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Ruasiane
Tiertin
Tuly
London
Migs
Hnes
Ficht Marehhal Vor
Vilndenburg
Marshal von Hildenburg
Washington
War Department
Amer
Department
Honter
Thomas Dar Marion
New York City
Tnstiea
National Citie Federation
Darlington
Compa
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
San Antonio
National Ponds Honda
Maryland
Tenoix
Kansas
Maine
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
New York
New Hampshire
Virginia
Vermont
Wisconsia
Douglas
Arizona
Flest Cavalry
National Guard
Connecticut
Californ
Montana
District of Columbia
Jersey
Utah
el Paso
Secon
Germans Taken Unawares At Fort Somme
Paris reports a bold French assault on a German fort after a hidden breach was found by a French officer. Second lieutenant and eight men led a night dash through the breach, shouting forward with the bayonet while bombs exploded in the dugout. German defenders surrendered quickly.
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Paris
Tachea
Itsaaen
Franebrien
Germany
German garrison surrenders after French captors close in
Report describes German troops, 113 in all, emerging from shelters with hands up as French captors advance. German officers lower weapons and the entire garrison is marched to the rear under guard, with nine captors also present and no casualties.
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Ber
de Proudasgert
Garrett Declares for Prohibition at Des Moines Convention
In Des Moines on July 12, Garrett, temporary chairman of the state Republican convention and clerk of the town’s supreme court, delivered a declaration urging prohibition. He opposed returning the era and backed foreign policy goals, good roads, primary reform, woman suffrage, and against militarism.
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Des Moines
Tawa
Urges Wyffarrett
Towas Supreme Cour
Ax Rr
Fanle Sexira
Iworld
Villa leads large force toward Minaca on rail line
Columbus reports Villa moves a large bandit force toward Minaca, roughly 50 miles west of Chi huahas City along the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway. Robert Bacon, former ambassador to France, and Dr. R. B. Strang of Harvard Medical School arrived, declining to state the purpose of their visit.
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Columbus
N. M
Villa
Minaca
Chihuahas City
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
Robert Bacon
France
R. 2. Strang
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Strang
Hughes Issues An Ultimatum Urges Party Unity
New York July 19 Charles Hughes told callers that dissension among supporters must cease and all factions should unite for the election of the national ticket and Republican control in Congress. He emphasized that party success depends on ending bickerings between Republicans and former Progressives and between local Republican factions. Hughes, from Bridgehampton, planned talks with Illinois leaders and will luncheon with his campaign committees and Republican senators. He also met with Chairman Willcox to address factional adjustments and the western trip plan.
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New York
Charles FE. Hughes
Congress
Palls
Unehen
Ina
Nepublican
Bir
Hoghes
Bridgehampton
Magor Thumpeon
Chicago
Illinois
Hughes
Willcox
Toplea
Aienesion
Oklahoma National Guard heads to border from Fort St. Ohia
The First Regiment of the Oklahoma National Guard broke camp today and departed for the border. Their destination is believed to be near Illano Grands, close to Mercedes, Texas.
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Fort St. Ohia
Okahoma National Taward
Ilano Grands
Mercedes
Tetan
Iowans Headed to Border Amid Raid Report
Des Moines July 19 reports that First Battalion of First Town Infantry will move toward Browns ville Texas before tomorrow. The raid at Camp Pudge is described with unclear details and mentions possible torture amid a controversial action.
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Des Moines
Jana
First Town Infantry
Brownsville
Texan
Camp Pudge
Aleht
Resolution for Exposition Passes United States Senate
The United States Senate passed a joint resolution endorsing a 1919 exposition in Ogden to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad by Union Pacific and Central Pacific. The measure, introduced by Senator George Sutherland, signals expected House action and highlights historical notes on the rail project and its national significance.
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Ogden
Promontory
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
United States
Senate
Congress
George Sutherland
Weber Club
Sta
Washington
James WP. Carey
Central Tactiie Faulroed Company
Mixsoud
Pacife
Union Pacific Company
Ilite
Union Ile
Central Bad
Salt Lake
Central Company
Jn Fon
Monument Point
Union Pacific Railroad
Promontory Point
Yortland
Tadd
Mane
Harkness
Bally
California
Btanford
Russian Report Steady Advance Across Fronts
Petrograd reports widespread Russian advances from the Carpathians toward Hungary, and gains in the Caucasus. An Austro German offensive attack is repulsed in several sectors. Russians claim 80 officers and over 2,400 troops captured, plus multiple guns.
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Petrograd
Lasdon
Galiciano
Paseenat
Carpathians
Hungary
Marah
Kaya
Caucasus
Farementa
Lake Mlazidal
Motlllaust
Germany
Drina
Artillers
Odzer
Kuty
Dlivlalk
Trebizond
Balburt
Taibure
Border Skirmish Not Reported Near El Vasa
General Francisco Gonzales at Ineres says he has received no official report of a clash yesterday near the Rio Grande. He says Mexican bands are active in the area and notes few Caracanelsta troops nearby. He questions the claimed engagement and military responsibility remains unclear.
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el Vasa
Teras
Francisco Gonzales
Ineres
Castor Rttra
Gongalis
Ganetial
Gonzales
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Longueval
Italy
Trevlin
Treviso
Maly
Saya Nn
Skinalzhog
Lower
Vogtra
Albania
Avignad
Saya
War Office
Dostile Coronauts
Viel Rerureuth
Ure
Nuselaa
Xan
Lukowtns
Capal Height
Lucerna
Lutsk
Berlin
Viliege
del Yin Woods
War Aftee
Somme
Delsinle
Dritleh
Magdebure TwentySifth
Quillers
Posleres
Nur Curtain
Barleur
Belloy
Megas
Terreride
Nan—de—Sant
Garmana
Lanion
Delve Wood
Thaeginniog
Mazentin Vilage
Elork
Delethia
Stier
Delvile Wood
Waterint
Rome
Posma
Corno del Coston
Nalian
Teasuble
Lede
Uae
Paratio
Lagarins
Porma
Carmo del Coston
Marostica
Vicenze
Venetia
Pigot
Verdun
Fleury
Eays
Paschendaal
Belgium
Aléie
Taezzy
Etalement Raya
Ofc Dn Delgium
Parchetdaal
Atene
Paezzy
Meuse
Chapellc
Sarville
Atlants
Stockholm
Lonron
Abus
Sweden
Finland
Africa
German East Africa
Handent Ani
Usambare
Korogee
Taga
Tangant
Chen
Vicotia
Kl C. Crewe Baring
Konleora
Muaga
Kontesburg
Bruhlmenn Sound
Galleta
Vienna
da London
Gallela
Carpathang
Delatyn
Thosslan
Dr. Ritter
Nig Grande
Marathon
Thom
Tenth Denn
Ayleania Infantry
Roquilas
Taras
Border Army
Tanen
Garrett
Prohibition
United States Senate
Sutherland
Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Carpathian
Jim
Dutre
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