Russian Gang Now Menace Stanislau in Galicia
Petrograd dispatch reports Stanislau within range of Russian guns as Gen Letchitsky pushes west along the railroad toward the town and advances north of the Dniester. The Russians claim heavy fighting near Monasterzyska and Niznnoff with thousands captured and bridges blown along the Zlota Lipa line.
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SIGHTED U LINER AT SEA Bremen Will Arrive This Morning
Special to The Weekington Post reports the German submarine Bremen Deutschland sailed from Baltimore for Bremen and was sighted off Grand Banks by the Meteor, which arrived Philadelphia today. Berlin authorities voiced uncertainty about the vessel’s movements or date of departure. A German source claims Bremen may reach Virginia Capes soon, awaiting a chance to pass Allied cruisers. London notes Russia awarded Gen Brus with a sword of honor for victories in Galicia and Volhynia.
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Anglo-Saxon Nations to Oppose German Empire says Reventlow
Count Reventlow argues that the United States and Britain form a united front against Germany. He claims Americans fear losing sea freedom and that a strong Pacific American fleet and Atlantic British fleet are essential for both nations. He predicts future Anglo-Saxon nations may act independently against Germany.
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German Reservists 1917 Class Not Called Yet for Colors
Sperial Cable reports Berlin aug 10 that over one million German troops are training while the 1917 class awaiting muster will not be called to colors this year. The 1918 class shows about 60 percent called. Age limits have risen to 50, expanding the pool to possibly four million men aged 18 to 50 available for service.
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Lansdowne Nearing Resignation From British Cabinet
A London paper reports the Marquis of Lansdowne plans to resign due to failing health. The resignation carries no political significance, as he serves in the cabinet without a portfolio.
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British Halt German Attack South of Martinpuich
London reports a heavy storm confined military activity to bombardments along the Somme and Thiaumont sectors. British trench mortars and machine guns repelled German attempts south of Martinpuich while Pozieres showed progress and 72 prisoners were taken.
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Clears Steilow as Slayer in 1916 Case
Buffalo Aug 10 Sheriff Nichols of Cattaraugus county announced that Earl King has confessed to the murder of Charles Phelps and housekeeper Mary Wolcott at West Shelby on March 22 1916. Charles Stellow already condemned was granted a last minute reprieve as abolition advocates pressed their case. King 52 years old is also under arrest for alleged complicity in a 1914 hold up.
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Turks Reinforce Austrian Forces Around Lemberg
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports 150,000 Turkish troops reinforcing Austrian lines near Lemberg. The Turkic contingent, largely from the Ottoman forces in Macedonia, and Field Marshal von Hindenburg visiting Erste burg on August 1 to inspect them are noted in the dispatch.
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British Debt to Reach 17.2 Billion Says McKenna
London August 10 Reginald McKenna chancellor faced House of Commons criticism for reliance on treasury bills claiming Britain can borrow abroad at lower terms. He put end of year national indebtedness at 17.2 billion dollars and said 4 billion lent to allies reduces the burden, balance by national income.
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Greek King May Quit and Abdicate if Venizelos Returns
A July report from Athens notes neutral diplomats say Constantine cannot calmly accept a Venizelos victory. If Venizelos regains power Greece may enter the Entente war. the king could abdicate rather than submit to constitutional change. Munitions orders are said to be already under way for the Greek army.
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Lusitania notes request deemed inadvertent by state dept
Officials explained a subordinate drafted a letter to the German embassy seeking permission to publish a Lusitania note. The move was misread as a sign Germany would accept proposals, but Lansing and Polk said negotiations remain informal and no publication is planned.
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Bishop Perry Leads Clergy Among Camp Rolls
Plattsburg New York August 16 3500 names registered for Eighth Ninth and Tenth regiments at camp instruction include Protestant Episcopal bishop Rt Rev J De Wolf Perry of Rhode Island and several clergymen. Theodora Roosevelt's sons Archie and Theodore Roosevelt Jr serve in Archie's company with Dr Richard Derby the colonel's son-in-law also in the unit Mayor James Mitchell of New York accompanies Ninth regiment.
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Wickersham May Seek tooga Nomination for Senator
A brief Washington report says former Attorney General George W Wickersham may seek the Republican nomination for United States senator. No denial or confirmation came from Wickersham, but whispers say he would act with Charles E Hughes and receive Hughes’s support. An ad promotes Beashore excursions on the Baltimore and Ohio line offering weekly trips Fridays and Saturdays through September 4.
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Trade War Taxes Proposed to Hit War Profiteers in Senate Plan
Democrats in the Senate finance committee are weighing a net profit excise tax on manufacturers earning profits from selling goods to foreign governments as a substitute for the munition tax. A 1 to 5 percent graduated scale would apply, with higher rates on larger net profits. The caucus will reconvene to decide on amendments affecting the munitions tax and income tax exemptions as talks continue.
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Hussians Menace Stinislau And Other World News
Index items note German reserves halting western battles, Greek king potential abdication and Wilson politicking. Reports mention Pork Barrel criticisms, Lusitania note, new munitions tax, women’s party gathering, island treaty tensions, Maine drive plan, pilot selections, and G.O.P. ball team results. City briefs and society items appear alongside four editorials and five sporting lines.
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White House awaits Mexican board appointments
The White House yesterday waited for word from the men named to the Joint Mexican American commission before announcing the full slate. Officials said the President’s appointments would be made public as soon as it was learned that all selected men would serve.
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Women’s Party Opens Three Day National Conference
Colorado Springs August 10 The Woman’s Party opened a three day national conference weighing election policy. Some leaders urged withdrawing support from the Democratic administration without naming other nominees, while others favored endorsing Hughes or the parties backing suffrage. President Wilson’s stance remained awaited with varied optimism.
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Railway Unions Ask 10 Shillings Weekly Pay Rise
Tendon August 11 British railway unions seek a ten shillings per week raise for all staff to offset rising living costs. They argue the October wartime wage restraint is no longer valid as the war extends and government price controls are lacking.
Harden criticised rulers in wartime critique
Special Cable to The Washington Post from London reports Maximilian Harden of Die Zukunft condemned Germany for declaring war without Reichstag approval. Harden’s article argues the war was not inevitable and that the government manipulated public opinion, urging accountability for German rulers.
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Denmark Hushed on West Indies Sale If Bill Fails
Copenhagen August 1 reports the Folketing debated selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Ministers cited international risk if rejected and warned dissolution of the Rigsdagen to seek the country’s verdict. Foreign Minister urged ratification amid opposition in the Landsting.
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France promotes colonels as 17 generals retired
Paris announces seventeen brigadier generals are retired from the army and moved to the reserve. The vacancies are filled by a group of colonels promoted to general officer ranks. No further details on names or specific posts are provided in the dispatch.
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