Heavy British shelling on Somme fronts amid renewed attacks
Reports say British artillery and hand to hand fighting continued along the Somme in France as German lines faced heavy shelling. British statements claim ongoing pressure with raids west of Fozieres and at Bar Tour while German reports note repulsed French attacks near Harleux and strong actions in Verdun. Concurrent Austrian and Russian reports describe heavy fighting in Galicia with Austrian withdrawal near Brody and Russian gains at some locations, alongside naval rumors and Baltic activity.
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London
Fozieres
Somme
Harleux
Adda
Verdun
Froi de Terra
Fleury
Ancre
Posleres
Bar Tour
Battle Report From Front Lines Near Lebuey And Urochts
The report describes artillery duels and engagements in Lebuey district south of Baranorichi with a enemy detachment of 50 to 60 repulsed. In Urochts teh Kereznofe northeast of Lake Vygona, another assault was driven back while crossings along the Boldurodka river are contested. Our troops advanced at some points and Tuesday’s western front battle yielded 128 officers and 250 men as prisoners, five uns and 22 machine guns captured. Caucasus front continues pursuit of retreating Turks with material depots at Eringah onok attacked.
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Baranorichi
Urochsteh
Kereznofe
Lake I Vygona
Heer Sloperka
Boldurodka
Uns
Caucasus Front
Eringah
Onok
Msteriale
Submarine Attacks German Trader Near Swedish Coast
Berlin reports details of a Russian submarine attack on the German trading vessel Elbe off the Swedish coast near Rat an. The torpedo struck but the Elbe dodged the first hit and the second explosion occurred near the stern as the ship maneuvered to safety.
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Bayje
Hamburg
Today
Ondawasl
Linten
Sweden
Ratan
Germans Hold Line On Somme Amid Fresh Allied Attacks
German troops on the Somme fronts report strong resistance as French and British forces renew efforts to widen the salient from Pexieres to Hardecourt. A heavy bombardment and counterattacks Test the lines near Longuerval and Guillemont while General Foch backs Allied efforts south of the Somme with limited gains and persistent fighting.
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Derlin
London
Germany
Pexieres
Hardecourt
Morenoon
Longuerval
Guillemont
Foch
Estrees
Soyccourt
Estreca
Russians Take Many Prisoners In Western Front Battle
At Petmorad on July 27 the official Russian war department statement reports 6230 Teu fons captured on Tuesday on the western front. Russians seized five guns and 32 reaching guns and described continued operations against retreating Turkish forces in the Cau casus. A depot of war materials was captured at the Turkish fortress Fed Ingsa. The statement notes a night attack south of Lake Volichino and north of Lake Mp.
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Ritich
Somme
France
Isound
Hritich
Petmorad
Nossian War Department
Mus Mane Alec
Ruxelsa
Caucasua
Fed Ingsa
Lake Volichino
Laka Mp
Heat Wave Sweeps Plains and Midwest In July’s Peak
A severe heat wave grips Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and surrounding states with temperatures around 100 F in major cities. Chicago records 84 F at 7 am, with forecasts predicting near 100 F by 2 pm. Prostrations and two deaths due to heat reported. relief from rain is unlikely. Local ice prices rise as the heat intensifies. Carpenter seeks to quiet title to property amid dispute over estate shares in Indiana and New York connections.
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Plains
Karnis
Weather Bureau
Canadian Northwest
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Milwaukee
Wis
Howard Kreet
John van der Akker
Indiana
Cotin
Carpenter
New York City
Record Heat Drives Continuous Calm Across Regions
July 27 reports from Missouri to New York describe a sweltering, damp spell lasting nearly two weeks. Forecasters note temperatures near the 92 degree mark in Leon may rise, with residents using fires to dry homes as heaviest heat persists.
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New York
Senate Approves Relief Fund Amid Army Bill
The Senate approved an amendment to the army appropriation bill to set aside $2,000 for relief of dependent families of enlisted militia and Mexican service soldiers. Dependents would receive up to $60 monthly at the secretary of war's discretion as the army bill, totaling about $212 million, passed without a recorded vote.
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Washington
Senate
Army
Submarine Still Tied to Pier Amid Germany Departure Delays
At Baltimore on July 27 Captain Koeng of the merchant sub Deutecht prepared for a voyage to Germany but no movement occurred at the pier. Reports said Deutschland would remain until word about its sister ship Bremen arrived, as German consul Luderitz noted a postponed ambassadorial reception. The crew slept aboard the detained Neckar while U.S. authorities forbade any trespass near American waters by the submarine Deutschlander and warned a cruiser over an alleged Chesapeake intrusion.
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Koeng
Deutecht
Giermany
Bremen
Carl A. Luderitz
Ambasador von Hernstorff
Taideritz
Neckar
Washington
Three Mile
Polk
Chesapeake
Spannell Awaits Action of Jury in Alpine Murder Case
Alpine Texas July 27 Harry J Spannell manager of a local hotel was given a preliminary examination on a charge of killing his wife and her father John Inl sand a leading banker and cattleman of West Texas and an army officer Lieutenant Colonel M C Mutles. Spannell remanded to sail without bond to await action of the grand jury meeting here September. The shooting occurred on a residence street in Alpine.
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Tesas
Harry J. Spannell
Glen
Bud
M.C. Mutles
Justice Ragin
Grand Aig
Spannell
Bis
John Inlsand
West Texas
Verae
Collate
Life Underwriters Banquet Draws State Leaders
The monthly meeting of the Ogdru Life Underwriters Association will be held Saturday August 1. Members will be joined by prominent assurance men from other titles in the state at a banquet at the Hermitage. John James state insurance official and F. Mrendara West Coast Life Assurance Company official will address the gathering. Governor Spry is expected to attend.
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Ienbere
Hermitage
John James
Cai Rilseion
F. Mrendara
Idte Assurante Company
Ban Frans Tlaca
Bound Over After Court Hearing In Pecos Case
The examination was perfunctory with Spannell muttering about his five year old daughter at her grandparents. He was bound over by the court, handcuffed, and quickly escorted to an automobile for transfer to Marfa then Flijto for safe keeping. A. Dato of El Paso appeared as Spannell's attorney but gave no defense details.
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el Pago
Spabnett
Natural Gas Well Uncovered in Cleveland Tunnel Disaster
In Cleveland on July 27 a natural gas well was uncovered by a tunnel explosion. L Medones, a government mining expert from Pittsburgh, reports gas flow hinders body recovery and may stall tunnel work. Nine to nineteen entombed figures are discussed as rescue teams plan days more digging.
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L. Medones
Pittsburg
Jones
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Patrick Kerms
Ife
Justice Ate
Six Motor Trucks Roar Through City Streets Toward Halt Lake City
A train of six motor trucks accompanied by khaki clad operators moved through the business district this morning. The fleet, owned by Utah Motor company, was en route from Mackay to Halt Lake City via Mackay and Maho to haul ore. Drivers report an average of 11 gallons of gasoline per truck.
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Utah Motor Company
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Malad
Idaho
Public Warned Against Fakes In Infantile Paralysis Cure
Washington officials warned the public and food and drug inspectors to beware of fake remedies offered to treat infantile paralysis. The Agriculture Department issued special instructions to curb interstate shipments and imports of medicines claiming to cure or relieve the disease. Inspectors will collect samples in interstate commerce, and fraudulent products will be prosecuted under the food and drug act.
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Washington
Department of Ageleatture
Department
Inapactore
Iierstate
Plague in New York Shows Slight Decline
New York July 27 health department report notes a slight decline in infantile paralysis cases. Between the hours ending 4 am there were 31 deaths and 151 new cases. Over 700 children have died since June 26 and more than 3,000 total cases have been reported.
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New York
Health Department
Execution of Roger Casement
The Tandon News Agency reports a public execution of Roger Casement is highly improbable but that official pronouncements suggest privacy at Pentonville Prison on August 3. Authorities may proceed with standard crimes procedures except murder, which is typically public.
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Tandon
Roger Caremese
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