Battle East of Suez Blocks Aid to Syria and Turkey Clash
British and Turkish forces battled east of the Suez Canal with no decisive gains. A Turkish counterattack forced a cavalry retreat, then Turks withdrew to their fortifications. U.S. concerns over relief aid in Syria rose as Washington pressed Turkey to grant access for relief teams while denying famine conditions.
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Russians Take Stanislau in Pushes and Withdrawals
Prisoners describe heavy casualties on both sides as Soviet forces press toward Stanislau and Monasterzyska while Austro German troops fall back to new positions. Vienna reports Stanislau evacuated without fighting amid German counterattacks repelled in the Galicia region.
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Bankers committee files brief against Sterling tax amendment
A District bankers committee led by William Calilhers, Robert Harper, and Thomas Grant was allowed to file a brief with the Senate-House conference on the District tax on intangible property. They plan no hearings, require written protests, and adjourned until Monday. Conferees discussed general differences as Senate supporters of the half and half financing plan press House to consider avoiding a deadlock.
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Thomas Grant
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Relief proposals in Poland note stalemate continues
State Department received British Austrian notes on relief to famine areas in Russian Poland held by Teutonic allies. Britain calls for shipments with Teutons to refrain from seizing native food. Austria argues troops policing towns may use local products. No new settlement proposals. Wilson letters to belligerent rulers await responses. Germany halted negotiations. two sides remain firm on positions.
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Germany
German Casualties in July Reach 122 640 in War Totals
London reports German casualty lists show July losses at 122 640, raising wartime total to 3 136 177 killed or died of wounds. July deaths include 21 196 killed, 2 062 sick, 15 324 missing, 17 807 severely wounded, 654 slightly wounded 60 157, with 9 614 wounded remaining with units. Totals since war start include 1 726 866 killed or died of wounds, 48 524 died of sickness, 157 375 prisoners, 199 642 missing, 426 17 severely wounded, 268 085 wounded, 1 162 168 slightly wounded, 147 742 wounded remaining with units. Naval and colonial losses not included.
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Plunges Three Stories in Bond Building Fall
John A Hughes Jr 26 son of John A Hughes of Walker Hughes Market Co suffered a compound skull fracture and other injuries after falling from a third story window in the Bond building last night. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in critical condition with doctors unable to operate. Police note two well dressed men questioned at the time. Hughes, an architect, lived at 3425 Porter Street and had recently returned from Oklahoma City.
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Marine Band Concert at White House Today
This afternoon at o o clock the United States Marine Band will perform at the White House under the baton of conductor Witham H Santelmann. Ged knowledge of exact time is unavailable. audience invited.
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Explain West Indies Sale
Washington dispatch cites Denmark’s pact linked to international tension rather than domestic matters. It notes a German vessel surveyed Margarita island near Venezuela and moved toward the Dutch West Indies, with Curacao, Oruba, and Buen Aire as nearby Dutch possessions. Three wireless stations with German gear operate from the islands. Curacao is watched by the United States and Entente powers for cruiser submarine bases.
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Bulgarians Face Allied Offensive From Saloniki Front
Allied forces including French English and Serbians push on at Saloniki with about 120000 Serbian troops in the field. Gen Serrall named commander in chief, Col Cordonnier at the French head, as talks stress severing Bulgaria and Turkey from central powers. Doiran station and height 227 seized after bombardment, with heavy Bulgarian casualties.
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Salvation Army Hosts 1050 Children on Marshall Hall Excursion
The Salvation Army organized an all day trip for 1050 city children aboard the Steamer Charles Macalester to Marshall Hall. Brigadier William Escott led the event with 15 assistants. Prizes included store orders and wearing apparel. a merry-go-round ride tickets and meals were provided. Mothers received milk, children enjoyed races, ice cream, and gospel hymns aboard.
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District Court News Roundup of Southwick case and wills
Henry G Southwick, secretary treasurer of Southwick Shops, Inc, is arrested on fake advertising act charges and seeks a jury trial. Various probate filings include wills of Mary P Williams and Anne Simon, with bequests to relatives and spouses. Additional matters cover estates of Louisa Grau and Minnie B Sincell, and civil actions for damages and alimony. A purse snatching case against Benjamin Smith, and a juvenile court nonconformity claim by Elizabeth Racke are noted.
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Troops on the move as DC battalions stride to border
Battery B and recruits from the First separate battalion proceed toward the border after six days on the train. In Warren and Naco camps, signal corps units erect mesa halls and kitchens, while incinerators and latrines function well. Maj James E Walker reports strong health and morale as 470 soldiers prepare to join the border district. Brigades and officials note excellent conditions at multiple camps and along routes to Bisbee and Pradillo, Texas.
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