French British Drive Breaks German Lines in Flanders Front
Allied forces on a 20 mile front between Lys and Boesinghe sweep German trenches at dawn. British and French troops penetrate to first three lines, capture two German trench lines near Dixmude and Boesinghe, with light Allied casualties and strong morale. Menin tunnel siege and tank assaults feature prominently as German defenses crumble under heavy bombardment.
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Petain
Kaiser
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Belgium
Associated Press
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Lys
Boesinghe
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Warneton
Dixmude
Zillebake
Menin
Paris
Tomight
Kser Canal
Lizerne
Bixachoote
Kortekerrt Inn
Aixne
la Rosere
Cerny
Britons Break German Lines In Major Ypres Front Assault
Special dispatch reports a large British attack across about 14 000 yards around Ypres from Boesinghe to Warneton. English, Scots, Welsh and Australians push through multiple German trench lines, capture prisoners, and claim air supremacy and heavy artillery use. a single day of fighting is described as the opening phase of operations with uncertain outcome.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Perry Robinson
Times
Ypres
Boesinghe
Warneton
Imar
Battle reports from France and Flanders war fronts
British French and German official statements describe major Allied advances near Ypres Hoe, Steenstraete, and Langemark, with captured villages and hundreds of prisoners. French and British forces report strong progress on a broad front, while German statements claim repulsed attacks and limited gains on the Chemin-des-Dames and Flanders fronts.
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Berlin
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Chemin-des-Dames
Aisne
Cerny
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Yser
Lys
Chemin-des- Dames
Filain
Russian Traitors Fire On Death Battalion on Trenches
Petrograd reports a battalion of death formed by 300 Reval sailors overran four enemy trench lines on the western front beyond an order for two. They sought reinforcements to hold the gains. Rather than aid, the troops opened fire on the sailors, who withdrew between two fires. Fifteen escaped unwounded. The force’s commander died from thirteen wounds, a sublieutenant and two midshipmen shot themselves rather than retreat.
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Petrograd
Reval
Anarchist Attack Targets Root Mission Train
Anarchists at Viatka station in Siberia attempted to wreck or burn the Root mission train led by Etihu Root head of the American mission to Russia. Bridges were set afire ahead of the train, delaying it about 30 hours as damage was repaired. Three trains burned and flames spread to storehouses and coaches, with Root’s train threatened but the mission escaping. Prominent officials including Gen Hugh Scott and Admiral Glennon were named among those associated with the mission.
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Etihu Root
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Viatka
Gregory Mason
New York
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Hoot
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Hugh Scott
Admiral Glennon
Charles H Russell
John R Mott
Army
Navy
Goethals Offers War Duty For France Rail Link Work
Maj Gen George W Goethals, former emergency fleet corp manager, asked Secretary Baker today to serve with American forces in France. He cites Panama Canal rail experience as valuable for rebuilding French railways for U S troops. Three volunteer engineer brigades, mostly railroad men, have been organized for duty in France.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York Times
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Secretary of War
France
Baker
Wilson
Goethals
Panama Canal
United States
Berlin to Welcome Peace Via Vienna
Copenhagen reports Vienna Fremdenblatt claims Germany will act on peace overtures from Vienna. The Cologne Gazette corroborates the Fremdenblatt statement as an authoritative announcement received here.
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Berlin
Vienna
Copenhagen
Fremdenblatt
Germany
Cologne
Fremdenblatts
Kaiser Promotes His Son Prince Eitel Frederick
Berlin reports Emperor William promoted his second son Prince Eitel Frederick to lead the First Pomeranian field artillery regiment in recognition of his wartime leadership and services. The appointment was announced from Copenhagen dated July 31.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
William
Eitel Frederick
Bandits Rob Medical Lake Bank in Broad Daylight
Two masked men held up the cashier at the First National Bank of Medical Lake in Spokane state, taking about $12,000 in cash and fled in an automobile. The caper was reported with details of the getaway and lines referencing travel routes and schedules.
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Wash
First National Bank of
Medical Lake
Here
War conference stalls after evasive replies to gunfire
American destroyers engaged two submarines six miles off a British port, forcing both subs to submerge without firing. A French tanker bound for America arrived with a 30 foot hole from submarine attack after being shelled and abandoned before later reaching port. Envoys push for a Washington conference on war aims and peace terms, with a military naval meeting in Paris first, to align allied plans and define postwar guarantees.
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Shell
Associated Press
America
Washington
Paris
Mexico breaks with Germany vows support to Allies
El Paso July 31 Mexico has moved to sever relations with Germany and backs the United States and its allies in the European conflict. Andreas Garcia consular general to the United States broadcast the toast at a dinner honoring Gov Arnulfo Gonzales and other Mexican officials. Attendees included Chihuahua governor Garcia and Russia’s Roop. both generals declined to attend but are guests of Dr. C Young at a ranch in nearby Belen Texas.
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Washington Post
el Paso
Tex
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United States
Germany
Andreas Garcia
Republic of Mexico
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Paso del Norte
Arnulfo Gonzales
United State
France
Russia
Chihuahua
Garcia Roberto Peasqueria
George Bell, Jr
Vladimir H Roop
Hell
Roop
Aids
Michaelis Lies Retorts Ribot Over Secret Treaties
Paris July 31 Premier Ribot in the chamber of deputies branded German Chancellor Michaelis a falsifier over secret treaties with Russia. He charged Michaelis with misrepresenting messages from 1914 where Doregue and the co referred to Russia recognizing France’s right to Alsace Lorraine if war came. France denies seeking territory on the left bank of the Rhine and says Michaelis is lifting responsibility from the Scatsers.
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Coar
Alsace-Lorraine
Rhine
Michaels
Allies Sweep Teuton Lines Headlines and War Talks
A compact index lists major WWI era items: Allied advances against German lines, U boats fleeing, calls for a war conference, and domestic wartime measures including a tax bill revision and MC Adoo’s $300 million request. Also noted are Russian pessimism, dry nation debate, socialists’ war talk in Peking, enlistment drives, editorial, society notes, Bernier quits Arctic, nationwide heat, protest on rates, sports, and a Hall divorce suit.
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Teuton
U.S
McAdoo
Gore
Wilsons
Peking
News of Society
Bernier
Arctic
Russia's Spirit of Pessimism Fading
Special correspondent Herman Bernstein reports that Russian morale is rising as front and Petrograd crises push rival factions toward unity. Kerensky's government plans rigorous anti espionage measures, a Moscow coalition conference, and a frontiers closure through August 15. The piece also covers women’s battalion valor, Kornilov’s call for discipline, and the danger of counter revolutions amid German influence.
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Washington Post
New York Herald
Petrograd
Paris
Kerensky
Russia
Moscow
Russa Jnimital
Mahl
Constitutional Democrat
Nabekoff
DC draft boards warn all exemptions must be solid
District of Columbia faces a tight quota with 198 men needed and 108 cleared after physicals. Boards urge applicants to prove exemptions, warning perjury charges for those who seek to evade service. Officials anticipate 3000 to 8700 calls and plan to press nonexempt men into the national army. Red Cross ambulance work does not qualify for exemption. Washington youths must follow filing rules through August 5.
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District of Columbia
Selection Boards
National Army
Lst
Provepie-cage
Isea Selection Board
Ippeale Tribunal
Meteci Sn Berds
Selection Board
Provost Marshal General
United States
Adolphus Gude
Red Cross
Washington
Kaiser Visits Riga Front In Baltic War Move
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William left Mainz twenty five miles southwest of Riga and proceeded to the Riga front by river. He complimented the troops and inspected positions amid ongoing operations on the Baltic front.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
William
Mian
Riga
Russia
Germany pays the bill in 1903 campaign expenses
Fragmentary note claims Germany settled campaign costs in 1903 involving Austria and Bulgaria amid unclear figures and delayed dates. It references reimbursements for expenses in wartime or political contexts and mentions a broad European allocation.
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