German Armies Press On In East Front as Warsaw Falls Hinted
London reports Austro German offensive deepening in the east with Russians retreating toward Brest and Narew rear guards fighting to slow von Hindenburg. Mackensen advances on the southeast, while battles develop near Cholm and along the Vistula as Germans push toward Vilna Petrograd railway lines and Brest defenses.
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Narew
London
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Buelow
Foss to Enter G. O. P. Race for Governor
Former Gey Eugene Foss announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor in the primary next fall. He cites the McKinley tariff policy and proclaims himself a leader of the true Republican party. The piece notes Massachusetts has a three‑time Democratic governor and criticizes McCall and pushing for prohibition. Nelson Ho Clark of Beverly joins with a Progressive bid for governor, emphasizing initiative and referendum.
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Eugene’ N Foss
Mir Foss
Massachusetts
Samuel McCall
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Nelson Ho Clark
Beverly
LUBLIN BATTLE TURNS FIERCE AS RUSSIA RETREATS
Geneva dispatch reports massive German losses near Lublin with 70 000 men killed wounded or captured from Gen Woyisch’s forces. Russians fight fiercely four miles north of Lublin while retreating. Italians pierce Austrian line on Cargo plateau as fronts shift in Tyrol Trentino and Carinthia.
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Geneva
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Ther Tribune
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Trentino
Carnta
Freikopf
Morgan Sees Peace in Year End of War Predicted
A New Yorker and friend of J P Morgan arriving in London said Morgan believed the war would end within twelve months. He disclosed Morgan discussed the matter with him aboard the steamship New York and voiced conviction that peace would come by next year.
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London
Washington Post
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New York
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Gaid
Twelve Drowned on German Submarine Wreck
Copenhagen dispatch reports a German submarine on a patrol trip between Kiel and Fehmarn was wrecked several days ago. Twelve crew members are said to have drowned in the incident.
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Reuter
Copenhagen
Lubeck
Klet
Febmarn
Cry of Fire Triggers Panic on Steamer Grand Republic
In New York Aug 1 the steamer Grand Republic arriving at Coney Island from Rockaway sparked a panic after a false fire alarm. Hundreds fled, women and children were knocked down and slight injuries reported as passengers rushed toward life preservers and boats. The ship is state a sister to the General Slocum which burned with heavy loss of life years ago.
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Grand Republic
Rockaway
Coney Island
General Slocum
Dead on the Iberian three Americans and three Englishmen perished
Queenstown August 1 official statement lists six dead from the British steamer Iberian sunk by a German submarine. Three Americans and three Englishmen are named among the victims.
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Queenstown
U S Insists on Relief as Carranza Plans Rail Aid to Mexico City
U S officials say relief must reach Mexico City with trains running from Vera Cruz carrying about 1,200 tons of staples including flour corn beans lard and dried meats. Carranza’s government announces reopening of the Queretaro to Aguascalientes line aiding Gonzales and Obregon forces as civil administration is restored. Villa’s forces may threaten plans while Washington weighs recognition based on the relief effort and security of rail routes.
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Pablo Gonzales
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Aguascalientes
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Carransa
France and Haiti Force Debated Landing of French Guards
French marines land at Port au Prince after Haiti revolution, guarding the French legation with approval from Secretary Daniels and Secretary Lansing. Caperton orders landing to ease burden on 400 expeditionary troops. Connecticut and Solace head to Haiti as reinforcements to restore peace.
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Lansing
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Angeles Leads Revolt From Nogales In Mexican Crisis
Gen. Felipe Angeles arrives at Nogales Sonora after deserting Carranza to join Villa loyalists. He meets Gov. Maytorena and officials, is hailed as Mexico's next president by authorities and townspeople, and plans to lead a revolution with Villa as general in chief aided by Obregon and Iturbe. Calles threatens Nogales.
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Mexico
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Francisco Villa
Jones Maytorena
Villa
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Jose Maytorena
Secret Service
Angeles Roeda
Gene. Obregon
Iturbe
Carranze
Tracy Gravely Ill in New York Home
Gen Benjamin F. Tracy, 86, remained in dangerous condition at his New York home after a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. His physician, Dr. E P Shelby, said there had been no improvement since Saturday.
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Washington Post
New York
Benjamin F. Tracy
Tracy
E&p. Shelby
Fresh troops face Russians
The Russian war office reports prisoners confirm the first appearance on our front of the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-eighth German infantry divisions who had just arrived from the western front after participating in battles on Thursday last.
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Six cruiser destroyers authorized by Congress approved
Navy Department says information from abroad was closely scrutinized before design. Vessels will reach 30 knots, displace 1125 tons, length 316 feet, beam 7 inches wider, draft 8 feet. Each ship carries four triple torpedo tubes, a main battery of four 1 inch guns, two L 40 antiaircraft guns, and one pounders. Construction will begin October 6.
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Vesdela
Europe
Department
Duma Discusses War and Subdues Riots in News Capsule
Today’s issue index notes items on war actions in Europe with the Duma meeting, a New York riot subdued by militia, and reports on suffrage movements, international notes, and editorials. It mentions Villa actions, German and British notes, and other briefs.
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Mexico
U. 5
Harti
China
Moose
Murdock
Duma
New York
Whitman
Villa
St Louis
Kaleer
Germany
C. B Martin
Alexandria
Holland
Archbishop Bonzano
Seattle
Canadian Employers Move to Dismiss Unmarried Men
Special to The Washington Post Ottawa reports that the Canadian Pacific Railway and other employers are notifying unmarried workers to enlist or quit their jobs. The policy, aimed at mobilizing manpower, may spread as governments consider similar measures for overmanned departments.
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Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Removal of Becker Silver Plate From Becker Funeral Coffin
The Washington Post reports Mrs Charles Becker consented after pressure from District Attorney Francis Martin and clergy to remove a silver plate accusing Gov Whitman from Becker’s coffin. The plate is now secured in a vault at police headquarters. Becker and wife Helen L Becker concealed large deposits. authorities investigated banking records during Whitman’s inquiries preceding Becker’s 1912 arrest.
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Washington Post
New York
Charles Becker
Gov Whitman
Francis Martin
Bronx
Joseph Fs Faurot
J Wyney
Becker
Faurot
Martin
Church of St Nicholas of Tolentine
Whitman
Helen L. Becker
Mra Becker
War aims and Polish autonomy dominate first duma session
The Aug 1 Petrograd session of the duma opened with focus on boosting military production and meeting war needs. The Poles shall receive autonomy, amnesty was granted for Vladimir Bourtzeff, and ministers and diplomats were applauded as Rodzianko urged unity and production. Sazonoff outlined limited changes in international relations while stressing joint effort toward a common end.
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Russia
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