Hughes Assails Policy in Transcontinental Speech
In Detroit Charles E. Hughes denounced the administration for its foreign policy and Mexican actions, calling it a raid on the civil service and pledging to defend American rights in Mexico if elected. He criticized diplomatic appointments, the Coast and Geodetic Survey shakeup, and urged industrial harmony while warning of future European competition.
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Regan
Directorate of the Coast and Geodetic Survey
Betroft
Charles EK. Hughes
Diplomatia Posta
United States
Hughes
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Federal Trade Commission
Latin- America
Enedis
Mr. Hughes
Europe
America
Arcadia
Thea Light Guard Armory
Italians Win on Two Fronts In World War I Memo
Italian troops report gains on two fronts with strong Austrian positions in the Tofana region and valleys linking Travenanzes to Sare torrent. Austrian assaults on Monte Zebio and Nettie Commun plateau repelled by Italian artillery. On the Izonzo front Italians hold most of Jet No. 85 after fierce counter attacks. About 3,600 Austrians captured yesterday, along with substantial ammunition and guns.
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Tome
Travenanzes
Sare Torrent
Gader
Tofana
War Office
Monte Zebio
Nettie Commun
Izonzo
Plaik
Dereskovata
Tchernoitym-Cheremosez
Carpathians
Vorokhta
Jablonica
Tartaros
Carpathian
Petrograd
Berlin
Brody
Sereth
Teutons
Stokhod
Russian War Office
Buczacs
Stanislau
Plan Blacklist Fight Action Waiting Page Arrival
The article covers steps to secure satisfaction from Britain and France over the boycott against American firms and individuals. It notes official plans to use anti trust act remedies, protests to France, and potential congressional action. A House resolution seeks broad government trade information to justify retaliatory measures if needed.
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Britain
France
Boycott
Department of Justice
Far East
Page
Wilson
Serretary
Lansing
Folk
Pare
Fingland
England
Congress
House
Sign pact with Persia creates triad entente
Petrograd reports Britain and Russia have concluded an understanding with Persia. Notes exchanged by representatives from Russia, Great Britain, and Persia establish a triad entente strengthening friendly relations and outlining a mutual plan for Persia's military organization.
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Petrograd
Great Britain
Russia
Persia
Teherai
England
North
South
Submarine sightings spark coast watch on Maine shores
A wartime coast guard lookout on Cross Island near Portland reports seeing two undersea craft moving west at top speed amid thick fog. Navy sources say no American subs were present and British subs’ presence is unconfirmed. The Maine watch extended to Halifax and St. John while questions arise about the Bremen and Deutschland.
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Coast Guard
Cross Island
Portland
Maine
Mrchantman Bremen
Crosa
Machi
Canadian
Halifax
M.S
St. John
N. B
Lewsli W. Dunn
Fred E. Small
Dunn
U.S
Navy Department
Boston
Bremen Doubt Cleared on U-Boat Merchants in U S Waters
Bremen and Amerika, two German armed trade submersibles, are now believed safe within the eight mile limit off U S shores. Reports from Maine sighting two submarines near the coast were cited as basis for the belief, with Bremen tied to the Eastern Forwarding Company and Deutschland earlier avoided confirmation.
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Bremen
Amsterdam
United States
Amerika
America
Maine
Cross Juland
Esatern
Chesapeake
Miss Wilson in Runaway
Margaret Wilson eldest daughter of the President and Blanche Bates actress were thrown from a carriage when a runaway horse bolted the shaft broke Both women were seriously bruised and shocked Blinn assisted in his car and they were treated by Dr R L Wren Ossining Miss Wilson recovered enough to return home
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New York
Margaret Wilson
Blanche Bates
George Creel
Denver
Croton-on-the-Hudson
Holbrook Blinn Bunday
Miss Wilson
Blancha Bates
Ossining
Blinn
Mrs. Creel
Creel
R. L. Wren
Agreement on Army Bill, Navy Dispute Persists
National defense legislation nears completion as the army bill reaches full agreement in conference. The naval bill shows disagreement over the shipbuilding program and personnel increases, with final disposition to be sent back to the House and Senate for action. The administration presses for a 66 ship program in 1917, while the House push favors five capital ships and a three year Senate plan as compromise.
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Senate
Conference
Washington
Padgett
Wilson
Navy Department
House
Premier Botha Witnesses Last Phase of East Africa Campaign
Gen Louis Botha arrives in German East Africa to observe what officials deem the final phase of German colonial resistance. Reports note British advances along the Central Railway lines at Kilimatinde and Dodoma, with Germans retreating toward the southeast corner as Belgian and British forces seize Unji and Badant ports. An official statement cites Sadani’s capture on August 1 and updates on naval activities along the coast.
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London
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
German East Africa
Germany
Botha
Kilimatinds
Unji
Badant
Smuts
Sadani
Indian Ocean
Kilimatinde
Dodoma
Kidombo
Efeut
Vandeventer
Mpapua
Sindida
Kondou- Irangi
Northey
Malangali
Madibira
Irangi
Pozieres
Protecting a Young Irish Officer Through Civilian Tribunals
London August 7 David Lloyd George secretary for war moved the second reading of a bill allowing civilians to testify before military tribunals and permitting civilian judges in cases involving civilians. He cited Sir Arthur Markham and said officers faced full inquiry while protecting the honor of a young Irish Catholic soldier from unfounded accusations. The bill passed the third reading.
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London
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Arthur Baall Markham
War Office
Lloyd George
Timothy Healy
Karl Kitchener
Asquith
Philadelphia Car Strike On Rises From 1900s Labor Action
Philadelphia aug 7 despite a strike order by the Amalgamated Association, Philadelphia Rapid Transit cars ran without interruption today and tonight. Strikers claim 1200 quit their posts while company officials say 150 is an exaggeration. No disorder was reported as all lines operated normally.
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Philadelphia
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Dara
Man blown up in Kansas City city park
An unidentified white man was blown to pieces in a crowded park in Kansas City as a suspected concealed explosive in his pocket exploded. Authorities question how the device detonated and continue the investigation. Parts of the body were scattered up to ten yards, while 40 to 60 nearby people were unharmed. A man on the same bench escaped with minor injuries.
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Kansas City
City Park
Race of Russian and Teuton Forces Shapes Eastern Front
Russian and Austro-German armies push toward Kovel and Lemberg amid heavy battles in Galicia and the Carpathians. Berlin and Vienna report gains and a widened front as Pilason Baltin’s southern wing strengthens, while Brunnoff faces pressure to shift east.
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Petrograd
Berlin
Kovel
Galicia
Carpath_ian
Pruth
Lemberg
Teutons
Carpathians
Graberka
Sereth
Brody
Stokhed
Zareacze
Koval
von Pilanasz- Baltin
Count von Rothmer
Archduke Karl
Bukowina
Brunalloff
Pflanger-Baltin
Submarine sinking claims women and children losses
Rome reports the steamer Siena bound for Brazil was sunk with nine teen survivors landed in Genoa aboard the Ban Guy Heme. Officer John Parati says the attack came without warning and he believes 36 women and children were lost aboard the Siena. The Biena measured 4272 tons.
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Rome
Genoa
New York
Siena
Brazil
John Parati
Parati
Sackville-West Wounded in French Battle
London reports Brig. Gen. the Hon. Charles John Sackville-Weat heir presumptive to the third Baron Sackville and Lord Alexander George Thynne MP for Bath were wounded in France. Thynne is the fifth son of the Marquis of Bath.
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Alexander Thynne
London
Charles John Sackville-Weat
Baron Sackville
Alexander George Thynne
Bath
France
Tord Thynne
Hughes Opens Campaign
Hughes launches campaign efforts as the political scene heats up with speeches and rallies affecting party dynamics across key states and districts.
Turks Lured Into Trap Near Katia Basin
London reports British forces crushed Turkish attack near Romani and Katia. More than 3,000 Turks taken prisoner, 36 German officers among captives, plus a complete German battery. British pursuit extended 18 miles, Turks driven from Katia Umaisha area.
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London
Suez Canal
Archibald James Murray
Egypt
Romani
Katia
Arabia
Fie
Katia- Umaisha
Homan
Casro
Mxchangs Telegraph Company
Germany
Fire on American Outpost Near El Paso
Report from El Paso dated Aug 1 describes 16 to 20 shots fired at night toward an American outpost just outside the city limits. Lieut HB Lewis says provost guard command reported the incident. A neighbor claimed two men who looked like American soldiers crossed into Mexican territory. Mexican authorities disclaim knowledge. About two hours later posts downriver reported five shots heard on the Mexican side.
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el Paso
Tex
HB. Lewis
Turkish Cabinet Crisis Reported Fell in Rome Cable
London August 3 reports indicate unconfirmed telegrams from Rome that the Turkish cabinet has fallen. The Exchange Telegraph notes the reports are not verified.
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London
Exchange
Parceh
Rome
French Break German Trench Near Monaco Farm
British and French reports describe heavy fighting on the Somme and at Verdun. French troops reportedly captured trenches between Hemwood and the Somme and advanced south of the Thiaumont work, while Haig’s lines north of Pozieres withstood determined German assaults.
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London
Hill 160
Somme
Hemwood
Thiaumont
Paris
River
Monaco
Lihons
Meuse
Fleury
Vaux le Chapitre
Chenois
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Four Great Brotherhoods
Elisha Lee
Brotherhood of
W. G. Lee
Wiliamb. Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
W. S. Stone
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Lehigh Valley
East Africa
Climax
Premier
Blockhouse
Atlantic City
Beltmore
Ohio
Atlantic
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Carpathiana
Vienna
Camillo
Sackville-West
Wilson Plana
Teutonea Drive
Hemmeter
Roumania
China Group
Farm Loan Board
Knights of Columbus
Suez
Batia Basin
Monaco Farm
Thianmont and
Pozieres Line
Verdun
French
Chaulnes
Anetda Thie
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Thlaumont
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