Invasion of Russia Worries England Amid Polish Front Moves
London reports massive Austro German forces estimated at two million pressing north from Galicia into Poland. The advance aims at Brest Litovsk and Warsaw, with Ivangorod and Lemberg regions in focus. French front battles continue with heavy losses and no decisive breakthrough.
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Warsaw
London
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Poland
England
Gmila Lip
Berlin
Lemberg
Thig Feil
Giberia
Brest-Litovsk
Carpathian
France
Hunaly
Italians Capture Alpine Fortress in Trentino Action
A Geneva dispatch reports Italians seize a mountain fortress near Conti Sugna in Trentino after a bold ascent by 100 Italian troops led by an Italian captain. The garrison surrendered amid surrounding forces described as audacious. The capture is hailed as a notable victory and reflects broader military advances.
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Switzerland
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Austria
Geneva
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Conti Sugna
Uetera
Ala
Trentino
Germany Hopes 10 Satisfy President Wilson Voice
Berlin reports indicate high officials expect Germany to answer President Wilson's Lusitania note with sincerity and good faith. The note, drafted in secrecy, may propose safeguarding American travelers and mediating a relaxation of the blockade, while Germany maintains its U-boat campaign against Britain. The public mood in Germany shifts toward conciliatory language, though submarine warfare continues.
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the Hague
Germany
Wilson
Atlantic
Great Britain
England
Adriatic target rumors sweep German circles
Special to The Washington Post reports rumors in German circles that the White Star liner Adriatic bound for Liverpool with war material and autos may be attacked by submarines. Canada’s Sir Robert Borden travels to London to confer with the British cabinet on troop transport. The ship carried nearly 200 auto trucks and tractor engines among its cargo and 42 passengers, including five Americans.
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Washington Post
New
British Destroyer Lightning Blown Up Off East Coast
London reports that the torpedo destroyer Lightning was damaged by a mine or torpedo explosion off the east coast and has entered harbor. Fourteen crew members are missing. the ship, built in 1895 with 320 tons and armament of one 12 pounder and five 6 pounder guns, normally carried 50 men in peace.
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London
Lightning
British Admiralty
Kaiser Now Has Noted Officials Seek Settlement
Berlin reports this week’s discussions on the German reply to the American note are before Emperor William at army headquarters. A July 5 or 6 delivery to Ambassador James W Gerard is anticipated as officials push for a conciliatory settlement while facing strong public opposition to concessions. A compromise seems likely as pro set tlement forces and anti concession factions maneuver.
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Berlin
William
Army
James W. Gerard
America
Allies Take Krithia Stronghold at Gallipoli Report
London dispatch from Athens quotes an Allied capture of the Turkish post Krithia on Gallipoli, sight unseen confirmation awaited. The news notes British progress amid the larger challenge of dislodging Turkish fortifications blocking the route to Constantinople.
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London
Athens
Krithia
Gallipoli Pemmants
Jan Hamilton
Gallipoli
England
France
Conte
Bulgarian reservists in London ordered to report for duty
Bulgarian reservists in London received notices at the consulate directing them to report to their regiments immediately in case of call to the colors. The consulate said the notification was a formal move due to a change of regimental depots.
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London
Fourth of July Excursion Fares Promote Southern Railway
Advertises Fourth of July excursion fares from Southern Railway. Mentions sale through July 8 and urges consulting an agent for details.
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Southern Railway
Guy
U Umit
aAdy
Treasury's Big Day Prompts Tax Folly and Balance Boost
Treasury officials report a net balance of 82,025,716 with optimism of up to 10 million more in ten days. Customs receipts total 209,268,107 for the year, well under estimates. Personal income tax has surged to over 41,000,000, aided by aggressive prosecutions and new returns. The deficit was 35,564-381, contrasted with last year's June 30 surplus of 34,418,677, suggesting no bond issuance soon.
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McAdoo
Treasury
Congress
10 Killed by U Boats Two British Ships Sunk
London July 2 The Italian ship Sardomene was torpedoed near Castletown Bearhaven with nine crew drowned and two injured The mate survived among nine others who perished The Lomag a British steamer was sunk west of the Scilly Islands after two shots were fired and the crew rescued by a Belgian trawler The Thistlebank sailing from Bahia Blanca to Queenstown was torpedoed off Fasingt near Ireland Some crew landed at Baltimore Cork Meanwhile a U S investigation examines reports that British ships flew the American flag to avoid German attacks and considers new representations to Great Britain.
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Ireland
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Argentina
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Thistlebank
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Fasingt
Baltimore
Cork
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Great Britain
Trickey
May Name Gov Baldwin
A Hartford report says former Gov Sim eon E. Baldwin, candidate at the 1913 Baltimore convention, is seriously considered by the Wilson administration for State Department counselor. Baldwin, retired six years, was Connecticut chief justice and declines to discuss the rumor or potential offer.
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State Department
Washington Post
Hartford
Conn
Simeon E. Baldwin
Baltimore
Wilson
Lansing
Baldwin
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errers
Aerodrome Destroyed Near Brussels Reported
The Telegraaf says the aerodrome at Chris telles near Brussels has been destroyed. The Echo Beige reports two submarines and four destroyers in Zee brugge harbor. Allied aviators are seen above the harbor dropping bombs during a low week end and Sunday excursion taxen.
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Washington Post
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Telegraaf
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Echo Beige
Zeebrugge
Invasion of Rusia Worries Britain
A compact item notes Britain’s concerns over Russian incursions as Germany targets U S Treasury timing and issues arise around the flag misuse in a developing wartime panorama. The report hints at political moves by Wilson and Huerta era Mexico City as the world watches naval and economic pressures rise amid the Armenian sinking.
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Henry Jury
News of Alexandria
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Effort to Murder Huerta Charged
El Paso June 1 reports claim an assassination attempt on Victoriano Huerta as he left his lawyer's office in the First National Bank building. A two-pound lead projectile was dropped from a third story window, missing Huerta by two feet. Police take up the case as Villa sympathizers are linked.
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Washington Post
el Paso
Victoriano Huerta
First National Bank
Huerta
R. T OO Busy For Powwow
Progressive leaders planned a state wide conference with Theodore Roosevelt during his visit but Col Roosevelt sent word he cannot attend dinners or functions. He will arrive in Seattle July 18 at night and depart for San Francisco July 19 early.
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San Francisco
Wash
Theodore Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt
Ipie
500 Killed In Air Raid Coast Folk Flee Inland
British ship captain in Newport News received a brother’s letter from Howe reporting 409 deaths and over 1 million dollars in property loss from German air raids on Howe and Hull. Refugees move inland as people fear further strikes, with locals noting government protection is limited and raiders appeared with precise timing and maps.
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Brother
Howe
Hull
Washington Post
Plan for aid to Mexico City and diplomatic tension
U S officials weigh relief steps as famine and anarchy threaten foreigners in Mexico City. Brazilian minister dispatches reach Washington amid Carranza cutting diplomatic cables. Zapata forces resist Carranza, Villa talks in Washington to push peace without a Villa candidate.
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U. S
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Cornish
N. H
Zapata
Pablo Gonzales
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Cruiser Steams for Haiti Relief Mission
Rear Admiral Caperton aboard the Washington heads for Cape Haitian waters to relieve French marines defending property amid the revolution. He asked the Navy to dispatch the survey ship Eagle to Port au Prince to assess conditions. Free Dancing at Great Falls, Va. Adv.
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Caperton
Washington
Cape Haitien
Navy Department
Eagle
Port Au Prince
Wreck Kills 300 in Mexican Train Crash Near Monte Morelos
A train packed with Carranza soldiers and families plunged from tracks near Monte Morelos ten days ago. An American from the interior cites censorship and says the engineer, urged by a major armed with a pistol, drove the speed that caused the disaster killing hundreds and injuring many, with survivors scarce and details limited.
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