Russian and Austro German Fronts See Shifting Moves in Galicia
Russian cavalry repelled Austro German infantry in eastern Galicia near Monasterzytka as Rumanians push toward Suchitza river. Entente powers pledge unity at Paris while Petrograd reports discipline restored and capital quiet. German and Austro German forces extend gains along Dniester and Kolomea, with Rumanians aiding front breaks and ongoing artillery duels on the Belgian front.
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Galicia
Petrograd
Monasterzytka
Rusian War Department
Suchitza
Dniester
Carpathians
Trembowla
Plotyev
Caystor
Deis
Entente Front
Paris
Bukowina
Kelomea
Czernowitz
Belgium
Aho
Berlin
Landon
Tarnopol
William
Sereth
War Office
Kolomea
Stanislau
Czemowitz
Ruth
Riots Prompt Australia Martial Law Debate in Senate
Australia news reports bands of soldiers in Youngstown resisting unrest as riots prompt martial law measures. A Melbourne dispatch notes a Commonwealth Senate debate over appointments amid tension and a deteriorating security situation.
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Youngstown
Pa- Australia
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth Senate
Biyonertay
Wheinrarly
Nemene
All Australia
Coramin Rats
Thalmeter
Waekington
Heavy fighting in Flanders and La Bassee action
British lines faced heavy artillery and infantry thrusts on the western front. A raiding party of about 100 Germans penetrated British trenches near Honnecourt after a heavy barrage, suffering casualties. Nieuport and Dunkirk areas endured shelling as German fire increased along the front. The British retaliated with strong artillery fire. Separately, La Basser Ville in Delium near the French border was briefly captured by the Allies before a German counterattack forced withdrawal.
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France
Flanders
la Masnee Road
Honnecoort
Cambrai
No Man's Land
Cozal
Nieuport
Dunkirk
Brittehareillery
Guataverne
Wrlechaete
Fara
Bullecourt
London
la Basser Ville
Delium
War Office
Food Bill Rushes Through Conference Amid War Expenditures Debate
Washington July 27 Work on the food enatrat bill continued in conference as the Senate and House paused for the conferees report. An overnight development saw House Republicans abandon the Agirl plan for a joint congressional committee on war expenditures opposed by the president. The Senate may yet propose its own plan while conferees keep deliberations closed.
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Washington
Senate
Houte
Fone
Wilson
House Repubicans
Mann
Violent Riots in Petrograd Suppressed After clashes
London dispatch summarizes Petrograd unrest as extremists clashing with authorities. Telegram notes riot began ten days earlier. government swiftly intervened with force to quell demonstrations led by socialist factions. Dispatch labels unclear but cites casualties and arrests.
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London
Petron
Copenhagen
Deblogski
Uranamit
Yeatercay
Extrame
Great Tevon
Adda
Russia's Front Crises Prompt Full National Council
July 31 reports from Petrograd detail Kerensky calling an extraordinary national council in Moscow with top leaders from centers of the empire, zemstvos, municipalities, unions and universities. The aim is to review the country’s dire condition, seek authority on decisive actions, and pledge merciless penalties to crush conspiracies restoring monarchical power. The front holds tentative gains as evacuations are questioned amid orders to recapture key towns.
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Mercileta
Kerensky
Kronstedt
Dolcheviki
Poteriod
Hoschal
R Ise
Tarnopoix
Cruisers attack British craft at Otranto
An Austrian cruiser attack on drifters off Otranto near the Adriatic reports heroism amid devastation. The eight drifting craft carried crews of ten and one small gun each. Some crews were signaled to abandon ship as the enemy approached within near range.
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Gorantea
Skinner J. ‘Watt
Prereset
Hus
Admirable
Rose
Cora T. Maven
iSelby
Cresa
Honesport
Heroiam
Adriatic
Dartmouth
Ottawa
Ont
Neta
Atralte
Otranto
Iar
Landon Alspatch
Reut
Ottawa Agency
Cossacks Prove to be Heroes in War News
Chester Pa July 27 A chaotic night patrols and shelling across the front report no deaths but many injuries as white workers clash with others. Muselan Hyitiah operate motor care defending Sereth line while artillery and infantry respond to traitor alarms. Fifth cyclist battalion fights fiercely, sustaining extreme losses. Rosters show German regiments repelled. reports include detachment movements toward Cologne and Russian troops forming a death pledge. In Petrograd wounded soldiers recount Yeer injuries and Ye Ypres front bravado. A separate item notes a fatal auto strike in Salford town when a talon plowed into a car killing H. W. Nisson and family.
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Chester
Hotta Mblen
Roead
Waly
Footy
Salonen
UNE l
Muselan
Hyitiah
Sereth
Itte
Pune
Korniloms
Arcon
Batalion
Duma
Tvinsk
Rusaarahock
Waa Koln
Ruavlan
Nelalan Artillersmen
Methans
Petrograd
Ypres
Laltatinn
Drath
Ruysaten
Court Plaster Spread Suspected Disease Across Nation
Washington July 27 Samplin et court plaster distributed in Brooklyn and Northern Virginia by a German palat company were turned over to the Department of Justice by Secretary Medfield. Charges claim German firms spread Setanus and other diseases in the United States through surgical dressings. Justice analysis of court plasters sent from Washington across the country.
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Washington
Samplin
Brooklyn
Department of Justice
Medfield
Gersmans
United States
Germany Appeals for Gold to Aid Fatherland
In a July 27 report, the Wester Zeitung in Bremen notes renewed appeals from German authorities for citizens to donate gold jewelry and gold ornaments to support the war effort. Officials estimate hundreds of millions in gold coins and jewelry are being hoarded, with private pieces in Westphalia seized and handed to banks.
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Amatendam
Wester Zeitung
Bremen
Germany
Trontier
Tele
Staat
Westphalit
Banka
Spy systems grave problem in London dispatch
London dispatch reports Britain and the United States cooperating to curb German espionage. Scotland Yard officials say compact wireless devices hidden in containers threaten security, with police using new tools to detect these enemy instruments. Wholesale internment is seen as insufficient. authorities urge pursuing captured spies to deter others.
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London
United States
Berlin
Scotland Yard
England
Lonedon
Thousands of Queries Flood Provost Marshal Office
Washington July 27 thousands of men registered under the selective service law flooded the provost marshal general s office with questions on exemption from service and other issues. New rules issue guidance that one level board should answer locally and forward unresolved items to the governor, while no opinions on unpresented cases will be given.
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Washington
Lday
Niles
Boanta
Focal Board
Touta
Opininto of
Rilings
Allies Decide to Continue War
Pari a July 2 191%- Allied powers yesterday concluded their defense after declaring they will keep fighting until they achieve their aims. The unanimous declaration affirms unity for defense of people's rights especially in the Balkan peninsula and vows to prevent any return of central aggression. Ministers of the departments will draft the necessary measures.
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Paria
Balkan
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Jassy
Rumania
Archduke Joseph Save
German War Department
Teutons
Putna
la Bassee
Leder Mant
War Expenditures and Food Central Board
Extreme Socialista
Emperor
Empreas
Austria
Peror Karl
Empreaz Zita
Austria- Hangary
Bell
Kaiser Wilhelm
Junkers
Moscow
Enany
Negro
Sereth Line
Salford
Town
Nev. H. Wi. Nisson
Tle
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