British Hold Against Desperate Counter Attacks In Somme
British forces repel German counter assaults along the Somme front in northern France, capture large portions of Pozieres village, gain ground near Estrees and Soyecourt, with French and Italian allies reporting progress elsewhere. Transport of reinforcements and heavy artillery bombardments are noted as part of ongoing operations.
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Sayecourt
Verdun
Monte Cimente
Somme
France
Poleres
Bature
Soyecourt
Tome
William Iden speech on British war aims in Europe
London reports a translated broadcast of Emperor William I’s remarks from his front visit. He frames Britain’s role as an enemy to Germany and asserts that German aims target a powerful foe that threatens German security.
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London
Herne
Pantarler
France
Willem
Bomme Front
Berlin
Germany
Undated World War Propaganda Excerpt
An English betrayal claim accuses Britain of plotting destruction and war. The speaker urges a German offensive to bring the conflict to journalists and towns, to compel enemies to sue for peace on terms favorable to Germany.
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Germany
Deutschland Still Delays Sailing
Captain Paul Koenig, commander of the German liner Deutschland, explains in Baltimore that circumstances beyond control are delaying sailing. He says there is no cause for alarm and the ship will depart at the proper time.
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Baltimore
Paul Koenig
Mating Deutschland
Proclamation to the Germans and Allied War Rhetoric
A Paris dispatch describes a German proclamation dropped on Berlin and smuggled through the lines, denouncing German brutality and urging neutrality while praising Allied aims. Lieutenant Araelai Marchal, 33, once worked for a German firm and had traveled between Berlin and Cologne. he fought for France and is cited as shaping the proclamation’s antiwar message. The document accuses Germany of massacres and asserts the Allies will fight to the utmost, urging the German people to rebel against militarist rule.
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Berlin
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France
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Erlin
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Teutons Make Strong Stand At Berestch Sector
Bertin July 25 by wire says Teutonic troops on the southern Volhynian sector have made a successful stand against Thurstan attacks near the Berestch sector close to the Galicia border. The Vienna official statement dated July 23 notes Tessian detachments were frustrated by artillery inbart Galicia. On the Italian front, enemy attacks were repulsed and Austrian air squadrons bombarded military establishments at Sen Glorgic Minoxars Gore and Monfaleare.
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Wirelexa
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San Francisco bomb probe widens eightfold
Police hunt two suspected bombers from the preparedness parade blast that killed seven and wounded dozens. Officers, aided by state and federal agents, pursue three theories while examining bomb fragments and missiles for clues. Dozens testify, coroners begin inquiries as funerals proceed.
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Police Commission
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John W. Preston
Aaryles Men Ae
Anar Vchista
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Death of Captain Vaughn in Berkeley parade disaster
A report describes Captain Reuben J. Vaughn of Berkeley, California dying after a bomb struck spectators during a parade. The incident injured dozen others, including two women, with physicians noting several fatalities and many serious injuries.
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Berkeley
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Vaughn
Ireland in crisis as makeshift Dublin government holds
London reports Ireland drifted into deeper crisis after Easter rising as a temporary government of judges, under Sir John Maxwell, governs with military control. There is no viceroy, Augstine Birrell is absent, Herbert Samuel represents Ireland in cabinet, and nationalist MPs threaten to defect, worsening the political stalemate amid war strains.
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London
Ireland
John Manwell
Haron Wimborne
Leute
House of Commons
Irish Question Drives English Press to Blame Government
National rulers face mounting Irish unrest as English papers from all factions fault the cabinet for mishandling policy. The Morning Post alone urges strong governance over Ireland. Critics denounce coalition errors, accusing ministers of betraying an accord and inflaming tensions in Dublin and beyond.
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Ita
Ireland
John Redman
Dublin
Uleter
Porcupine Killed by Night Watchman in City Center
A seventy five pound porcupine was clubbed to death near the forestry service building at about 4 am by the night watchman. He observed a huddled form near the entrance as it approached car tracks and attempted to escape before being killed. bystanders removed quills as the animal lay incapacitated.
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Tim
Toya
Petrupine
Protest Spreads Over British Trade Policy Across U S
July 5 New York committee led by Leopold Zimmerman announces countrywide protest against British trade measures seen as unfair to American citizens. Statements from Maurice Blumenthal defend deliberate, cautious response while criticizing policy as unlawful and inconsistent with neutrality rights. Washington notes looming actions as Allies consider steps like enforcing the Trading With the Enemy Act, complicating business and diplomacy.
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Zimmerma Pormhay
Politie
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Organteation
England
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U.S. Washington
Great Britain
United States
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State Department
Negroes Riot at San Antonio
San Antonio Texas July 25 A clash involving members of the Eighth Illinois erupted after a provost and three others confronted a group of African Americans. Investigations are under way by the Himata Second Brigade. No critically injured are reported to hospitals.
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San Antonio
Texas
Himata
United States Steel Declares Extra Dividend
New York July 21 United States Steel Corporation announces an extra dividend of one percent on common stock in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of 14 percent. Total earnings for the quarter ended June 30 were reported.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
New York
Steel Corporation Today
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