Jablonitza Taken in Russian Drive Advances West
Russian forces seize Jablonitza gateway from Galicia as southern army pushes toward Hungarian plains. Battles rage along Zlota Lipa and upper Stripa with heavy losses on both sides. Brusiloff drives to disrupt von Bothmer forces and threaten surrender. Berlin notes fierce repulses as Russians gain footholds, cross rivers, and bombard Austrians along the front.
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Somme Defense Firm King George At Front Described
Night battle report describes a tense front scene with defense firm leadership and political revolt tensions. Key figures include firm leaders and allied navy forces operating near a frontline position amid growing caucus pressure.
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Hold Guard in Camp as Somme Battle Rages On
Special Star correspondent Karl von Wiegand reports from the Somme front where a seven week assault yields a five and a half mile advance. German lines appear strong but defenders hold, with Allied gains concentrated at two narrow sectors across a 20 mile offensive front. The German staff reveals limited possibility of breakthrough amid brutal trench warfare.
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Italian Warship Leonardo da Vinci Sunk At Taranto Harbor
Paris Aug 15 Italian dreadnought Leonardo da Vinci was blown up in Taranto harbor with 306 crew members killed. The ship, launched 1911 and commissioned 1913, displaced 22,340 tons and carried thirteen 12 inch guns. Reports said flooding attempts failed as a fire reached the magazine causing a catastrophic explosion. The saga includes references to sister ships Conte di Cavour and Giulio Cesare.
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Big Second British Victory At Thiepval Frontline Reclaimed
The London report states allied artillery fire across the front as Haig regroups for a renewed attack. British forces reportedly regained most trenches between Thiepval and Pogleren and pressed to Moquet farm, while Berlin admits German trenches held in places on the Somme.
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Surks Capture Hamadan in Persian Campaign
Constantinople via Berlin reports Turkmen troops advancing through Perma have entered Hamansa after a battle in which 1,000 Russians were slain and 315 captured. Hamadan lies about 160 miles from Tehran. Also notes travel fares via C & O Ry and Kansas City return. G A R tides on sale Aug 26 to 26, return Sept 10.
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German fleet ready for new sea clash claims
Private dispatches from a reliable source in Copenhagen report German high seas fleet and British grand fleet poised for a fresh battle soon. Naval experts in Scandinavia say all ships damaged at Jutland May 31 and June 1 are fully repaired and ready for action.
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Danish Lands Thing Takes Up Treaty With U S
In Copenhagen on August 15 the lands thing of the Danish parliament formed a 15 member committee to study the fate of the Danish West Indies and its transfer to the United States after a lengthy session ending late. Political party positions remained unsettled and another meeting date was unclear.
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Allies Attack Vain Says Front Reports
The front line is described as ineffective by allied forces with King George at the front. Reports indicate the attack was called vain as observers note issues at the battle scene. The issue also mentions navy readiness and political debates in Washington.
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$250,000,000 Loan to England Is Reported By Banks
New York reports an official notice of a forthcoming $250 million loan to Great Britain. The two-year 5 percent notes will be secured by collateral and carry no conversion privilege. The loan aims to cover Britain’s U.S. obligations for an extended period, with much of the funds reserved for future war material payments.
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Bacon Confers With Roosevelt On Senate Candidacy
Oyster Bay Aug 16 Robert Bacon met Theodore Roosevelt for three hours over Bacon’s bid for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate. Bacon asked Roosevelt for active support but Roosevelt declined, urging no open endorsement to avoid a flood of requests from other candidates.
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Wilson not to tour in 1912 campaign plan
After a White House meeting with Democratic campaign leaders, President Wilson will not undertake a speaking tour. He may accept invitations to speak at select events, with notifications of Marshall in Indianapolis and delegations to be received in Long Branch after adjournment.
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Wilson Opens Way for Railroad Peace
President Wilson pursues settlement between railroad managers and workers as eight hour day talks surface. White House conferences plus a 800 strong employes committee from New York aim to bridge arbitration gaps and avert a national strike.
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