Austro-German March Through Eastern Galicia Continues
Reports from Petrograd say Austro-German forces push through Eastern Galicia toward the Bukowina border with no effective Russian halt. In Flanders, drum-fire intensifies as German troops attack. Crown Prince's offensive on the Aisne front is checked. British lines report heavy German shelling from near the Belgian border to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Effers
Aisne
Belgian
Berlin
Paris
Lin
Flanders
Petrograd
Galicia
Teutons
Carpathians
Kirlibaba
Bukowina
More Americans land in France
Paris reports the Allied front’s position by year end is stronger than a year ago thanks to U S intervention. German retirement shifted fighting toward Germany, while Allied shocks and German losses grow. Russian front concerns persist, but Western gains rely on American troops and sustained British and French pressure. An American contingent arrived at a European port, cheering as they disembarked and joined new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Entente Altles
United States
France
Germany
Orrat
Britain
Ashers
Kermit Roosevelt
Oraft
Greek steamship Chalkydon torpedoed and sunk
New York reports that the Greek steamship Chalkydon of 2470 tons, sailing from here June 28 with a cargo for Marseilles, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The vessel departed June 28 and was bound for Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chalkydon
Marseilles
Rioting Subdues After City Patrols in Chester
Chester, Pa July 22. Patrols by volunteer armed guards kept the city quiet after a renewal of rioting last night. Official tallies report two white men killed and over 100 injured. Authorities attribute the unrest to political conflicts and municipal tensions arising from earlier disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Germans Renew Aisne Offensive In Fierce Action
Paris reports a violent bombardment followed by renewed German attacks on the Aisne front. French forces repelled the assaults with heavy fire and prisoner captures cited by the war office. Berlin says no negotiations with the United States about transferring German prisoners from England to America. Chancellor Michaelis planned to visit Vienna to meet Emperor Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alsoe Front
War Office
Berlin
London
United States
T the Purce
England
America
Vienna
Herlin
Tareblatt
Michaelis
Charles
Drastic Methods Prove Effective in Russia Turmoil
Petrograd reports note calmer Petrograd activity due to Premier Kerensky's repressive actions including disarming rioters. Claims of arrests of extremists like Madame Kolontay and allegations of Lenin Zinoviev and Kamenev involvement in a German plot surface. Meanwhile, local workers and soldiers delegates' council reelection favors extremists. German plans hindered by mutinous Russian troops near Tarnopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Petrograd Itecif
Monthe
Kereneky
Eaid
Nikolai Lenine
Council of Workmen's
Tarnpov
American Bark Sunk by U Boat Off Plymouth
The American bark Carmela was sunk by a submarine after sailing from the United States on June 29 toward Havre France. Captain John A. Johnson was to command a crew of twenty, including Americans such as Brent Adobert and Beattie. The crew was landed at Plymouth after the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Gizaxon
United States
Havre
France
John A. Johnson
Brntat Dobert
Tite
Beattie
Potato Crop 15 Falling Short in Production Warnings
Washington July 26 warns that this year's potato crop may not reach the 452,000,000 bushel record forecast due to high prices and possible disfavored plants. Colorado expert Mr Sweet urges careful grading and methods to prevent rot and to sell by the pound, not by bag or unit. He favors allowing producers to set fair prices without middlemen and suggests drying potatoes to ease transportation and storage, potentially aided by Food Administration action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toy TD
Sweet
Colorado
Buyan
Eternas
Ate
Aweet
Food Administration
Conibon
Teutons Near Prath Plateau In Galicia Front
London dispatch reports Archduke Joseph leading Austro German forces toward the Prath plateau below Kolomea in Galicia. Teutons hold high ground near Uona, press Maaslans in Carpathians, and Boehm-Ermon's corps cross lines on the Jagielnica-Horodenka-Zablonow sector as southern wing retreats to Bereczkel area under Rusglars pressure in Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derlin
London
Archduke Joseph
Prath
Kolomea
Galicia
War Office
Carpathians
Teutons
Uona
Maaslans
Boehm-Ermon
Jagielnica-Horodenka-Zablonow
Putna
Bereczkel
U-Boat Sinks Great Elevator Ship Sought by Netherlands
Amsterdam July 2. A German submarine sank a gigantic elevator turbine being towed from Rotterdam to Montevideo by a Dutch tug. The waterworks unit, destined for Montevideo Uruguay, was sunk in the sea. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Amsterdam
Han Aunk
Montevideo, Eruguay
Rotterdam
Ajeo Wes Eunk
American troops in France pick sobriquet Ameres
The American troops in France have chosen their own soubriquet they adopt the name Ameres formed from the letters of American expedition. This follows the method used to create Anzac for Australian and New Zealand troops in the Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Norwegian Ships Sunk as War Risks Rise in China
London reports deadly naval action with the Thorsdal, a 3209 ton vessel, sunk by a German sub. Twenty crew rescued. another Norwegian ship, the Vearbad, also sunk. Shanghai dispatch warns of a severe China outlook and growing north south rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thorsdal
Vearbad
China
Shanghai
Times
Jun Wat Dea
Torpedo Sets Schooner Afire At Sea
A schooner was set afire by a torpedo while at sea as reports say rebels near Bwatow shift focus toward Canon to organize a tens of the southern and southwestern provinces. Proclamations denying recognition of Pekin garment have frayed in Kwang Tung, the southeastern province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwatow
Canon
Kwang Tung
Lenine Censured in Petrograd Protest Demands
The Petrograd Soviet of Workers and Soldiers delegates passed a strong resolution censuring radical leader Lenine and associate Zinoviev. They call for trial of the leaders and demand obedience from all factions. The report notes Lenine being kept in hiding and Kronstadt imprisonment rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenine-18
Petrograd
Execu Uve
Council ‘of Workmen's and Boldiers
Nikolai Lennine
Zinevieff
British Raid Enters Trenches Near Armentieres
London July 28 official report states British forces raided the enemy trenches south of Armentieres last night. A hostile push east of Quastverne was repulsed. Enemy activity increased around Armentieres Ypres and the Nieuport sector during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Armentieres
Qostraverne
Ypres
Nieuport
German Women in Battle Near Smorgan and Petrograd
Fragmented report describes a unit called the Command of Death engaging Germans near Smorgan on July 25. It notes ten wounded, two dead, eight prisoners, and the presence of commanders Vera Watchkarset¢ and Myra Skrydloff. One survivor recalls a fierce assault at Novorpassky wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Fridey
Jay Aim
Usalan
Command of Death
Smorgan
Free Times
Russia
Herolo¢A
Vera Watchkarset
Myra Skrydloff
Admiral Skrydioff
Dalite Neet
Matine
Viteebax
Bererst
Novorpassky Wood
Emorgen
Xitta
Mainy
Prizoner
Iwkom
German Women See War Duty With Courage and Laughter
fragments recount German women marching to serve the fatherland with fearlessness and cheer despite dangerous combat conditions. The speaker notes momentary dread upon approaching the enemy and reports nearby male comrades fleeing, leaving women to face artillery and chemical threats.
Rumanians Pursue Enemy Near Petrograd Front
Romanian troops press the retreating Austro German forces on the Romanian front toward Ked Vararhely. They occupy a hill near Bereot, capture an artillery battery, and take prisoners. Russian forces advance toward the Putna river, capturing Hoduple on the left bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Kede Vararhely
Helenite
Bereot
Kalekul
Putna
Hoduple
Red Cross Seeks Mechanical Squad for France Service
Washington July 24 Twenty expert truck drivers twenty helpers and ten expert mechanics are needed immediately by the American Red Cross for service in France. The squad will include master carpenters body builders painters machinists and electricians. Volunteers beyond military age are desired. All expenses paid but no compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Med Cross
France
Ied Cross War Council
Red Cross
National Forest Receipts Increase Reported
Washington July 28 Receipts from the national forests for the latest year totaled 3 450 300 an increase of 960 000 over the prior year. Operating costs were reduced by 000 000 leaving a burden of 559 000 for maintenance of the timber reserves. The rise is attributed to more active timber production and higher grazing fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Foresta
Forest Service
German sympathizers blamed for court plaster taint
Washington officials report court plaster distributed by German sympathizers tested positive for tetanus germs. Attorney General Oresoryoday urged the public to rely on trustworthy sources for court plans and avoid unverified claims from dubious outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Oresoryoday
Weather forecast for coming week in Washington area
The Weather Bureau issues a telegraphic weekly forecast for the week beginning Sunday. It covers Washington and Pacific states with fair to partly cloudy conditions, scattered thunderstorms, and seasonable or below average temperatures. Telegraph distribution to major telephone companies aims to inform about the coming week’s weather and temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Platina
Misefsalpol Valley
Rocky Mocontein
Plateau Pegiona
Pacific States
North Pacific States
Socialists call for participation in government
Copenhagen July 23. Philip Scheldemann a socialist member of the reichstag outlined the socialist stance on government participation. He said socialists would join a parliamentary program they could approve but would refuse to merely be subordinates to autocratic chancellors. He urged defense of Germany against Russia while seeking peace with the Russians, warned against revolutionary extremism, and called for adherence to the council of soldiers and workers delegates and the reichstag while avoiding concessions that could threaten independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Philip Scheldemann
Reichtag
Herr Scheldemanmy
Reichstag
Aerrevarlea
Herz Scheidemann
Germany
Trussia
Wodallata
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Front
U.S
City OF Chester
Prath Plateau
GOK
Morenen
Morent
Mandlane
Agitator
Lenine
Gazeta
Kronstadt
Massinaliote
RED. Cross
Halifax
St. Lawrence
Mediterranean
Republic
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!